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IN THIS ISSUE
MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town The Trattoria...... 4 S • T • J • A • M • E • S HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS S.J. Lutheran Church Christmas Worship Schedule .. 6 Menorah Lighting Set for December 22 ...... 8
STAFF Seiskaya Ballet’s Nutcracker at Staller Center ...... 10 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor AROUND TOWN Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Celebrate St. James: Meet Me at the Cinema ...... 16 Debbi Spiegel . . . . . Feature Writer St. Patrick’s Day Parade Court Nominations Being Accepted ...... 18 William Garthe ...... Advertising Thank You For Your Support ...... 20 Sales IN THE NEWS Rededication of Whisper The Bull ...... 22 OUR TOWN Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed ...... 24 Mark Your Calendar For Annual Pre-School Fair ...... 26 – ST. JAMES – Local Art Competition Winner Announced ...... 26 is a monthly publication produced HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ...... 28-32 exclusively for the people of ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT St. James, Nissequogue and Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Swing Dance Long Island Schedule ...... 34 What’s Happening at the Mills Pond House Gallery ...... 34 Call 631-862-9849 for On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 36 Advertising & Copy Deadline Long Island Museum Calendar ...... 38 On Stage at Staller Center ...... 39 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to The Art League of Long Island Happenings ...... 40-42 every residence & business in the The Jazz Loft Happenings ...... 44 11780 zip code area Jazz in the Gallery – The Art League Meets the Jazz Loft ...... 46 (6559 total copies mailed) Programs Offered at the Library ...... 48-54 St. James Post Office Permit #10 SPREAD SOME HOLIDAY CHEER ...... 56 St. James, NY 11780 PETS FOR ADOPTION ...... 58-59 Published by IN THE SCHOOLS ...... 60-63 Graphics du jour, Ltd. 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 POET’S CORNER ...... 63 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 A MEMORIAL ...... 63 email: [email protected] DESIGN IDEAS ...... 64 website: www.ourtownstjames.com NATURE PAGES For Kids (and Adults) ...... 66 Not responsible for typographical errors. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or FINANCIAL FOCUS ...... 68 refuse to print editorial or advertising material HEALTH NOTES deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image or unsuitable for its readers. Treating Hearing Loss ...... 70 Copyright © 2019 Ask Ron Villano ...... 72 Your Neck Was Created With A Built-in Shock Absorber ...... 73 Graphics du jour, Ltd. Putting the Joy Back in Joyful ...... 74-75 All Rights Reserved ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ...... 77 OBITUARIES ...... 78 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 80 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 82-83
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The Trattoria
532 North Country Road 631-584-3518 Lunch | Mon.-Fri. 12-2 p.m. Dinner | Open 7 days a week Mon.-Thurs. 5-9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5:30-10 p.m. Sun. 4-8 p.m. by Debbi Spiegel The Trattoria’s chef and owner Stephen Gallagher has been bringing the taste of Italy to St. James for the past six years. He truly enjoys feeding people. The Trattoria serves up rustic Italian cuisine in a cozy dining room on what to order. The knowl- with an open kitchen. edgeable staff is happy to make There are a few important suggestions. things to know before dining at Chef Steve’s Lasagna Bolo- The Trattoria: Reservations are a gnese has been recognized by must. They can be easily made Newsday as one of the best la- online (www.thetrattoriarestau- sagnas on Long Island. They rant.com) or by calling 631-584- were also named to Newsday’s 3518. Bring your own wine or Top 10 Italian Restaurants on beer to dinner without a corkage Long Island list and was featured fee. Cash and checks are the on a FIOS’s Restaurant Hunter only way to pay. Credit cards are segment. not accepted. Impress your guests with The The menu changes daily and Trattoria’s off-premises catering. features the finest and freshest The Holiday Menu is available at ingredients that will truly satisfy www.thetrattoriarestaurant.com. your soul. The food is the foun- December 21 is the deadline to dation of your experience. This order Christmas Eve dinner. means traditional comfort dishes Completed order forms can be and a meal you will remember dropped off to the restaurant or for a long time. Be sure to save ordered by phone. Christmas Eve room for dessert like the Black & hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for White Crème Brûlée. Three and pick up and last minute gift cards can be hosted on-site. For larger four-course prix fixe menus are only. For every $100 purchased events or small elaborate dinner available in addition to the ala in gift cards, you will receive a parties at home, The Trattoria carte offerings Sunday through $20 lunch gift card. Bottles of works with the staff of “Immacu- Thursday. The Chef’s Five Course The Trattoria’s signature Olive late Reception.” From picking up Tasting Menu requires 24-hour Oil are available for $12 and the food to serving it and leaving notice and participation of the make great holiday gifts. your home immaculate, they will entire table is encouraged. Friday The restaurant will be closed make you feel like a guest at and Saturday are exclusive prix on Christmas Day and the day your own party. fix. after. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Trattoria loves being part Almost every menu item can The Trattoria – a three-course of our community and are proud be adapted to be gluten-free. dinner option, as well as the supporters of the Smithtown Gluten free pasta is available and Chef Tasting Menu, will be Children’s Foundation and par- gluten-free breadcrumbs can be served. ticipated in their Community substituted in recipes. The Veal Sit down with Chef Steve to Table event last month. Chop Parmigiana is a favorite customize the menu for your Foodies will agree that we are among GF diners. Vegetarians next party. Saturday and Sunday lucky to have The Trattoria in Our will have a hard time deciding luncheons for up to 30 people Town.
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St. James Lutheran Church Christmas Worship Schedule The St. James Lutheran Church with Holy Communion and invites you to join them at their Children’s Procession Christmas Worship Services this year. Sanctuary St. James Lutheran Church is 8:00 p.m. located at the corner of Wood- CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL lawn and Second Avenues in WORSHIP St. James. with Holy Communion For additional information and Festival Brass please visit the church website at www.stjlc.com or call 10:00 p.m. 631-584-5212. CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL All visitors and guests are WORSHIP welcome! The schedule is as with Holy Communion follows: and Choir
2019 St. James Lutheran Church CHRISTMAS DAY Christmas Worship Schedule Wednesday, December 25 11:00 a.m. CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE Tuesday, December 24 with Holy Communion Parish Hall • 2:00 p.m. Parish Hall • 4:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29 CHRISTMAS FAMILY WORSHIP 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Worship
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Chanukah Celebration Begins December 22 with Menorah Lighting The St. James Chamber of Commerce will be lighting the Menorah for eight nights in celebration of Chanukah at the triangle at Lake Avenue and Route 25A in St. James. The menorah will be lit each night beginning Sunday, December 22, 2019 through Sunday, December 29. Candles will be lit at 5:30 p.m. each day except on Friday when they will be lit at 4:30 p.m. Join your friends and neigh- bors on this festive holiday. Song sheets and special treats will be given out each night, courtesy of the St. James Chamber. The Menorah, which is put up and maintained by the Chamber was origi- nally donated by Laura Hirsch, who will again coordinate this year’s event. This holiday season, the St. James Chamber asks you to remember those less fortunate. Please bring along a dona- tion of canned food or non-perishable items to help stock the shelves of a local food pantry.
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Seiskaya Ballet's Nutcracker at the Staller Center December 19-22 The Seiskaya Ballet’s Nut- plus Seiskaya Ballet’s award win- cracker has become a perennial ning principal dancers Brianna holiday favorite on Long Island. Jimenez and Lara Caraiani plus This year’s staging of the Nut- 1st soloists Eva Pyrros, Julia Vir- cracker is again scheduled for six nelli, Jordan Jaramillo and Ra- performances: December 19-22 chel Bland. at Stony Brook University’s The company’s 2019 Nut- Staller Center for the Arts. cracker season should again Guest artist This classical ballet rendition garner praise. Judith H. Bernstein Darren McIntyre and has earned praise from critics of Newsday headlined her Seis- Seiskaya Ballet principal dancer and audiences alike. Newsday kaya Nutcracker review, “A Deli- Brianna Jimenez will be featured in called the production, “EN- cious Holiday Confection for the elegant Sugar Plum Pas de Deux. CHANTING,” “Polished,” Young and Old.” Reviewer Mi- “...child friendly – a storyteller’s chelle Isabelle-Stark entitled her praised as “lavish.” Tickets are on Nutcracker...” And in another review “Seiskaya’s Nutcracker Is sale now at the Staller Center Newsday article the reviewer Dazzling and Breathtaking.” The Box Office at 631-632-ARTS and gushed: “...lavish... and ...sump- Seiskaya Ballet’s Nutcracker is at www.nutcrackerballet.com. tuous...” Other reviewers pro- considered Long Island’s premier Attended Box Office hours are claimed it: “...glorious... Nutcracker production. noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Dazzling ….extraordinary...” The Don’t miss the production that Saturday and one hour prior to cast will be led by former Mil- Newsday described as “...A Sea- all performances. Online seat se- waukee Ballet standout guest art- soned Recipe For Holiday lection is available for all shows. ist Darren McIntyre (Cavalier) Cheer” and the New York Times continued on page 76
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36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Set for March 14 Nominations for Grand Marshall, Princes and Princesses Now Being Accepted The St. James Chamber of submit a recent picture, age, ad- Commerce will hold their 36th dress and general information as annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade to school, activities and hobbies on Saturday, March 14, 2020 be- the candidate is involved in. ginning at 1 p.m. The parade will All nominations should be ad- begin at Woodlawn and Lake dressed to: St. Patrick’s Day Avenues and proceed north to Parade Nominations and emailed the L.I.R.R. Station. to: [email protected] or Spectators will be delighted mailed to: St. James Chamber of with the many marching bands, Commerce, PO Box 286, representatives from many or- St. James NY 11780. ganizations as well as fire de- If you are a part of a musi partments from all over – all for cal group, band, dance troupe, your viewing pleasure. Join the St. James and association with business (or know of someone fun. activities in our town. who is) and are interested in The St. Patrick’s Day Parade Nominations for Princes and marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Committee members are accept- Princesses should also be sub- Parade, call the Chamber office ing nominations for Grand Mar- mitted in letter form. The candi- at 631-584-8510 or email: shall, Princes and Princesses. dates for Princes and Princesses [email protected]. Nominations for Grand Mar- will be selected from Boys and So join your friends and neigh- shall should be in letter form Girls between the ages of 5 and bors for this most festive event. describing the candidate: some 12 years of age. Candidates need See you at the parade... personal history, resident of not be of Irish descent. Please March 14th!
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“Neighbors Caring For Neighbors” At this beautiful time of year it to help us sort and stock and pre- are always in need of food and is important to say how much we pare the food for distribution. personal supplies – especially to- appreciate your support of our Because of you over 200 fam- mato sauce, canned fruit, pota- mission to assist all who come to ilies received all the fixings for a toes, rice, tuna fish, jelly, and us and say they are in need. complete Thanksgiving Dinner to cereal. We are able to assist thou- be shared with family and May you enjoy Love and sands throughout the year be- friends. Laughter with family and friends cause of the outpouring of love The week of Thanksgiving and may you have Health, and caring shown by the sharing brought much joy and many Peace, and Much Happiness of your bounty with those less smiles to the recipients and to throughout the New Year. fortunate. the volunteers and donors. – PAT WESTLAKE As Thanksgiving approached The Smithtown Food Pantry is Executive Coordinator the people of our town rallied to open all year – please continue Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry provide for their neighbors. Food drives were held, people stood in front of stores handing out flyers, Special Thank You children collected food in The Sts. Philip and James Council #12839 want to thank King Kullen schools and from neighbors, and the residents of St. James for their very generous support of our Food businesses collected food and Drive on November 16, 2019. funds. Town employees and All food and dry goods were taken to the Smithtown Emergency Food elected officials gave donations Pantry. Cash donations were presented to the SSPJ Family Outreach. as did fraternal, service, and so- Also, donations from St James Day were used for “Coats for Kids.” Two cial organizations. Boy Scouts, cases [12 each] of new winter coats were taken to the Lighthouse Mis- Girl Scouts, Sports Teams, and sion in Bellport, where the need is great. many individuals came forward to Thankthink of you your again neighbors St. James – we for your continued generosity.
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Rededication of Whisper The Bull State, County, and Town of ture generations.” - SUPERVISOR ED Smithtown officials joined WEHRHEIM members of the community, the Plans for the restoration were Smithtown Historical Society, led by the Town of Smithtown and the Kings Park Heritage Mu- Parks Department, Traffic Safety, seum to rededicate the town’s and Planning. The Custom-made landmark statue of Whisper the wall and Smithtown Sign was Bull. On Tuesday, October 29, made using Travertine stone, 2019, elected leaders, including used by StoneMasons dating Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick back to Ancient Egypt. The lan- and Assemblyman Steve Engel- terns above the wall were de- bright, Suffolk County Executive signed to replicate the original Steve Bellone, Suffolk County lamps from 1941, when Whisper Legislators Leslie Kennedy and was first erected. Rob Trotta, and descendant of “We live in such a beautiful the legendary Bull Rider, Nisse- community, our villages, our quogue Mayor Richard Smith, parks... We are family. And not joined Supervisor Ed Wehrheim Town Celebrates Smithtown History only are we here today embrac- in sharing their individual mem- with Renovated Whisper the Bull ing our heritage… but we’re em- ories about the Bull Statue. Statue. bracing our future.” - MAYOR “I’m pleased to rededicate RICHARD SMITH Whisper to the community, al- monument represents our The Town also unveiled two most a year after a car accident roots… and preserving it ensures historic roadside markers that damaged the masonry and land- the legend of our Town’s begin- map out Richard Smith’s bull scape surrounding the Bull. This ning will carry on throughout fu- ride to set the town’s limits.
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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES Tulip Knoll, Now Harbor Country Day School by Bradley Harris, Smithtown Historian
I have been writing about the large estates that once existed in St. James and of the people who owned them. This article is about the estate known as “Tulip Knoll” that once existed in Head of the Harbor on the south side of Three Sister’s Road, and was converted in 1957/58, into the private school known today as the The house that William Minott built on Three Sisters Road in St. James in Harbor Country Day School. 1910 to serve as a summer house. This was the way the original home looked before Mrs. McLean remodeled it in 1930 transforming it into a brick English The house known as “Tulip country home. Knoll” was built as a summer home in 1910 by William Minott ident of the Board of the Dodge father’s favorite. Alice “was a who sheathed the large wooden Phelps Dodge Corporation, then child of the gilded age and lived frame house in white clapboards. “one of the three biggest Ameri- a privileged life within the The house is situated on a small can copper companies,” and he wealthiest American social cir- knoll and I suspect that it once amassed a considerable fortune cles.” She spent her childhood in was surrounded by tulips and as an officer of the copper com- New York City and on her this gave the house its name. In pany. He was married to Sara father’s farm estate in South Kor- 1913, William Minott sold the Throckmorton and they had tright in upstate New York. She house and fifty acres of property three daughters. “Born in New was home schooled and taught to a millionaire friend named York City, on March 8, 1886, by tutors. Since the McLeans did James McLean. their youngest daughter, Alice not have a son, James McLean James McLean was Vice Pres- Throckmorton McLean, was her treated Alice as the son he never had, and arbitrarily decided to make his third daughter heir of his fortune. For Alice this meant HAPPY HOLIDAYS that she learned to do many things that young girls would not normally be expected to learn. From TEACHING DRUMS (“Profiles: Ladies in Uniform,” The New Yorker, July 4, 1942, Give the Gift of Music! p. 21-29.) A wealthy man, Mr. McLean was an avid horseman. He loved to ride and play polo, and as his ALL LEVELS NYSSMA daughter grew up, he taught her from Beginner Preparation to do the same. Alice became to Advanced such a “dedicated rider,” she not only played polo, but learned “to drive horses in tandem and four- in-hand.” She would later display State-of-the-Art Recording/Teaching Studio located in St. James these skills when she lived in Head of the Harbor and played To schedule your private lessons polo with the men of the Smith- email: [email protected] town Polo Club, and she dis- played her horsemanship skills • GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! • as a participant in the annual For resume information, please visit: john-miceli.com continued on facing page
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continued her two sons to live in this house From 1919 on, Alice McLean Smithtown Horse Shows. Driving in Head-of–the-Harbor. Alice Tinker was known as Alice four horses abreast was no mean was determined to regain her in- McLean. (Barbara Van Liew, feat for a woman but Alice be- dependence from her former Head-of-the-Harbor, op. cit., p. came an expert. (Barbara Van husband and she did so by re-as- 163.) With her divorce at age 33, Liew, Head-of the-Harbor: A suming her maiden name Alice McLean moved to Journey Through Time, published McLean and legally changing her St. James where, throughout the by Main Road Books, Inc., Lau- sons’ names to McLean as well. continued on following page rel, N.Y., 2005, p. 162.) “As a young woman, Alice was her father’s constant companion, accompanying him on trips throughout the U.S. and to Eu- rope and the Far East. She learned to speak fluent French, German and Italian.” This sophis- ticated young lady became quite a catch in the marriage market, WE HONOR MOST EXTENDED WARRANTIES and at the young age of sev- AUTHORIZED NEW & LEASED CAR SERVICE CENTER enteen, in 1902 Alice married VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PACKAGES Edward (Ned) Laroque Tinker, a WINTER COOLING SYSTEM TRANSMISSION FLUSH Poquott lawyer who founded the MAINTENANCE SPECIAL Tinker National Bank. They had • Drain & fill radiator with up to TRANSMISSION SERVICE two boys, Edward and James. 1 gallon anti-freeze • Check & tighten bolts RECOMMENDED EVERY Unfortunately the marriage did • Check thermostat $ 95 30,000 MILES not last, and by 1919, Alice and • Dexcool additional 59 27 PT. INSPECTION Edward had separated and di- Best Wishes to All for a • Additional for MOST REG. AMERICAN CARS vorced. Alice and her two boys manufacturer’s $290 $ 95 Wonderful Holiday and spec. antifreeze 169ON MOST CARS moved in with her parents. (“Pro- Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. files: Ladies in Uniform,” The Happy, Healthy New Year! LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH COUPON LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH COUPON New Yorker, op. cit., p. 21-29.) The McLeans owned several PROFESSIONAL FUEL INJECTION PREMIUM OIL CHANGE BRAKE SERVICE SPECIAL FILTER & LUBE homes. James McLean had inher- 4 Premium brake shoes $25 & up FOR BETTER ECONOMY 4 10 point vehicle inspection ited his father’s 1,500 acre farm 4 Premium disc brakes AND ENGINE PERFORMANCE 4 Other oil types add’l with a “huge handsome man- 4 Check complete FUEL INJECTION & EMISSION 4 Some oil filters add’l sion” in South Kortright, Dela- brake systems SYSTEM CLEANED 4 Oil filter disposal 4 Add brake fluid $ 95 add’l ware County, in upstate New if needed 79 $ 95 MOST $ 95 Up to 5 quarts of York. In New York City, the (Metallic brakes AMERICAN CARS premium 5w30 24 FRONT OR REAR 129 MOST additional) McLeans occupied “their New MOST AMERICAN CARS motor oil only AMERICAN CARS Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. York townhouse on East Fifty-fifth LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH COUPON LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH COUPON LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH COUPON Street,” and on Long Island, the McLeans owned another large ALIGNMENT SPECIAL WINTER CAR CARE SPECIAL house with 50 acres of property CHECK ENGINE • Correct alignment maintains even tire • Oil change & filter (includes 10w30 in Head-of-the-Harbor. (Barbara tread-wear LIGHT ON? motor oil only - other types add’l) • Even tire tread-wear helps extend • 4 tire rotation • Complete 4 Cylinder Van Liew, Head-of-the-Harbor: A tire life, improves handling vehicle inspection Journey Through Time, op. cit., p. and decreases • Check thermostat $ 95 rolling resistance • Drain & fill radiator 119 • Decreased rolling with up to 1 gal. anti-freeze 6 Cyl. add $30 163.) Following her divorce, the $ 95 8 Cyl. add $40 resistance helps FREE • Dexcool add’l • Platinum McLeans decided to give the increase fuel economy 79 Initial Computer plugs add’l • Manuf. spec. anti-freeze • Better fuel economy ON MOST CARS & other types of anti-freeze add’l summer house in St. James to helps you save money Diagnostic with Repairs (VANS, TRANSVERSE & FUEL INJECTED CARS, SLIGHTLY HIGHER) MOST AMERICAN CARS Alice and she brought her two Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Cannot be combined with any other offer. sons to live in “Tulip Knoll.” And LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH COUPON LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH COUPON LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH COUPON in 1919, Mr. and Mrs. McLean COUPON MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF SERVICE sold the house and property, WEDNESDAYS with all their “love and affection” 805 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD., ST. JAMES Ladies, Seniors & Veterans to Alice for “one dollar.” And 15% OFF Alice made her permanent res- 631-366-2500 Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limited time idence in St. James and brought MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30-5:30 • SATURDAY 7:30-3:30 offer with coupon.
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Tulip Knoll, Now Harbor Country Day School continued from page 29 James. (Barbara Van Liew, op. 1920’s and 30’s, she led the life cit., p. 163.) of a wealthy socialite spending Even though she was keenly her time riding, participating in disappointed that the Prince of fox hunts, horse shows, and polo Wales did not visit her in St. matches. James, Alice McLean made an When her father and mother annual pilgrimage to England, passed away, Alice inherited the often taking her horses and McLean family fortune and the grooms with her. It was on one house and farm in South Kor- of these trips, with war looming tright. She also inherited her in Europe, that “Ms. McLean was father’s string of horses. It is said inspired to organize the Ameri- that she owned over “100 horses can Womens Voluntary Services at one time, polo ponies, driving (AWVS).” Patterned after the Brit- horses, jumpers.” In the 1920’s, ish effort of using women vol- Alice McLean “was an active unteers to assist in the war effort, member of both the Smithtown the AWVS taught its volunteers and Meadow Brook Hunts and how to administer First Aid, how was the only woman on the local to take photographs, read maps, polo team.” From 1922 to 1924, practice conservation, salvage Alice was chosen as “Master of Alice Throckmorton McLean, c. materials, operate military can- the Hunt.” When she rode in the 1952. (Photograph from Head-of- teens, help with soldier rehabili- hunts, Alice wore a “Roman the-Harbor, A Journey Through tation efforts and drive motor habit with a top hat and veil tight Time, p. 162.) transport. All of these activities across her face.” Her interest in were designed to prepare the hunts led her to keep a Road with the hope that the women volunteers for active par- number of dogs. She had “forty Prince of Wales would stay there ticipation in the coming war ef- or so dogs – boxers, whippets, during his official visit to Amer- fort. “By the time Pearl Harbor greyhounds, and family pets.” ica in 1924. To make her own was attacked, Mrs. McLean’s vol- She kept these horses and dogs home more attractive and ap- unteer organization had 18,000 in the “barns, kennels, and pealing to the Prince of Wales, members with chapters across stables” on the 50 acres of her Alice had her house remodeled, America.” Mrs. McLean became estate. “The present-day ‘Barn “adding a brick exterior to give it the president of AWVS and di- Yesterday’ was where” Alice kept the appearance of ‘an English rected the formation of a local many of her animals including country house.’” She even had “a branch of AWVS in Head-of-the- her sheep and cows. (Barbara ballroom constructed south of Harbor in St. James. (Barbara Van Van Liew, op. cit., p. 164.) her mansion” to provide the Liew, op. cit., p. 164.) Sometime around 1924, Alice Prince with a suitable place to During the course of the war, McLean purchased the Lawson dance. Unfortunately, Alice was women volunteers served as House on the corner of Three disappointed and the Prince of “cryptographers and switchboard Sisters Road and North Country Wales never did come to St. continued on page 32
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Tulip Knoll, Now Harbor Country Day School continued from page 30 operators and served as fire watchers and crop pickers. AWVS workshops turned out more than one million new and reconditioned articles of clothing for servicemen, hospitals and other users.” The AWVS also published booklets and taught classes “on clothing repair,” con- servation techniques, victory gar- dening, on salvaging war material and a host of other sub- jects designed to help the war ef- fort. The AWVS helped sell war bonds and stamps, and by the end of the war, had sold over “one billion dollars worth of war bonds and stamps.” By 1945, This is the view of the back of Mrs. McLean’s home after the 1930 ren- “the AWVS numbered 325,000 ovations. Much of the front of the mansion still looks the same as it did in members.” (Barbara Van Liew, 1930, but the back has been greatly modified by the additional wings that op. cit., p. 164.) were added for the gymnasium and the library. Much of the work of the AWVS was not funded by the opened its doors to its first 38 the needs of the school children federal government and Mrs. students. (“Harbor Country Day and classrooms occupy the first McLean, who remained pres- School: A Look Back,” article on and second floors of the original ident throughout the war, “spent the background and history of house. In 1967, wings were much of her personal fortune the school in the Commemora- added to the back of the house keeping the AWVS afloat.” By tive Journal and 2009-2010 adding a gymnasium and a li- 1944, “unable to maintain her School Calendar that was pub- brary. With class sizes that are holding in St. James,” Mrs. lished in 2009 to commemorate never larger than 16, Harbor McLean relocated to South Kor- the 50th Anniversary of the Country Day School offers a tright in upstate New York” to the school.) warm, homelike setting for the property she had inherited from Mrs. McLean lived on the es- students, and they become much her father’s estate. (Barbara Van tate in South Kortright until attached to Mrs. McLean’s Liew, op. cit., p. 165.) Her Eng- 1948, when “she donated her es- former home. Alice McLean lish country house and 25 acres tate house there to a foundation would have been pleased to surrounding it went on the mar- established to aid Europe’s dis- know that her house is now a ket “at a price of $85,000, but placed children.” She “then day school, filled with happy was never sold.” The brick man- moved to Baltimore to live with school children. But she prob- sion was vacant for a number of one of her sons. She died there ably knows this, since her ghost years until the house “was pur- on “October 25, 1968 still the has been sighted in various chased by the Christian Brothers president of AWVS.” (Barbara rooms of the mansion watching of Ireland as a training school.“ Van Liew, op. cit., p. 165.) over the activities that continue Then in 1956, “several families” Mrs. McLean’s English country in the house today. from “surrounding North Shore house in Head-of-the-Harbor has villages from Head of the Harbor a new life today as the home of Editor’s Note: the Harbor Country Day School, Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s to Port Jefferson” joined together official Historian. Brad was a High School to create a local private day a private school that serves some Social Studies teacher who spent 30 school in Mrs. McLean’s former 130 children living throughout years teaching in Commack. As Historian mansion. Thirty-eight founding Suffolk County. It is a day school he has written many newspaper articles families “raised almost $20,000 that has nursery, kindergarten, on the history of our town, he has pub- lished pamphlets and written histories of toward the purchase” of the es- and first through eighth grade Commack, Nesconset, St. James, Kings tate and raised the balance of the classes which meet in the rooms Park, Hauppauge and Smithtown Branch. purchase price “through pledges of the mansion. The original He resides in St. James. and grants.” In the fall of 1958, rooms of the house have been the Harbor Country Day School expanded and modified to meet
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On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center The Smithtown Performing Arts with 6 headlining comics in- Irish Comedy Night Center, located at 2 East Main cludes buffet of hors d’oeuvres March 14, 2020 | 8 p.m. | $40 Street in Smithtown, brings profes- and light fare with open bar of An uproarious night of Irish sional live entertainment to our wine and beer. Dessert and comedians performing just for backyard at affordable prices. Champagne brings in the New you. Ticket prices range from Year. $25-$38 unless otherwise noted, Green Day’s American Idiot group rates available. Call the Shrek the Musical March 21-April 26, 2020 box office at 631-724-3700 for THEATER FOR KIDS The two-time Tony Award-win- reservations, to purchase gift February 1-March 1, 2020 ning hit musical Green Day’s cards or visit their website at Once upon a time, in a far away American Idiot, based on the www.smithtownpac.org. swamp, there lived an ogre Grammy Award-winning multi- named Shrek. platinum album, boldly takes the 2019 | 2020 SCHEDULE American musical where it’s Ken Ludwig’s Cast of Beatlemania never gone before. ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas Friday, February 14, 2020 | $50 Beatles Love Songs | 8 p.m. THEATER FOR KIDS Subscription plans available at Through December 29, 2019 A beautiful Valentine’s Day substantial savings. Call the box performance. A joyful tribute to the holiday office at 631-724-3700 more in- season! formation. The Taming of the Shrew February 8-29, 2020 Annie Become a member and save Through January 20, 2020 An ensuing battle of wills sets the stage for this classic comedy of with additional benefits. Annual Based on the popular comic strip membership is $75 and a life- by Harold Gray, Annie has be- the ages. Written by William Shakespeare time membership is $300. Bene- come a worldwide phenomenon fits include additional 10% and was the winner of seven Legends of Rock: Brian LeBlanc discount on the purchase of Tony Awards, including Best Mu- tickets to any performance or sical. March 7, 2020 | 8 p.m. | $40 Brian LeBlanc – Formerly known subscription package, preferred Loads of Laughs | $95 as Simply Diamond – returns to status for seating, and much December 31, 2019 | 8:30 p.m. Smithtown for a legendary more. New Year’s Eve Comedy Show performance.
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Long Island Museum 2019 Calendar 1200 Route 25A EXHIBITIONS which few, if any details are Stony Brook, NY 11790 known. But found photographs 631-751-0066 are a source of inspiration for [email protected] artists, are sought by collectors www.longislandmuseum.org for their interesting compositions and subject matter, and invite HOURS: audiences to try and guess the Thursday-Saturday, tantalizing stories behind the 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Through December 29 photographer and the subject. Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. Found@LIM Long Island’s (unless otherwise noted) Unidentified Photographs Ongoing ADMISSION: Nearly every collection of photo- THE CARRIAGE MUSEUM $10/adults, $7/seniors 62+, graphs contains unidentified Eight galleries housing more than $5/students 6-17 years and images. This anonymity happens 100 horse-drawn vehicles and college students with I.D. when initial owners don’t label related artifacts explore the Children under 6/Free photographs, or subsequent history of transportation before owners forget vital information the automobile became the Please Note: or don’t record it. And without every-man’s primary mode of All events are free with museum identities, entire albums and transportation in the U.S. admission, unless otherwise boxes of anonymous photo- noted. Call 631-751-0066 x212 graphs wind up at yard sales, an- Bayman’s Art to register where indicated. tiques shops, flea markets and VISITOR’S CENTER For information about becoming online marketplaces. The Bayman’s Art gallery rep- a museum member call Found@LIM is an opportunity to licates an authentic Long Island 631-751-0066 x246. look at orphaned images for continued on page 76
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On Stage at Staller Center There’s always something Starry Nights accompaniment, that’s happening at the Staller Center, Tuesday, March 10, 7 p.m. a cappella. University at Stony Brook. The RECITAL HALL | $44 following programs are being Staller Kids: Jack Licitra: offered for your enjoyment. Box A Cappella Live U are the Music! Office hours are 12 noon to Saturday, March 14, 7 p.m. Sunday, March 15, 3 p.m. 6 p.m., Monday through Sat- MAIN STAGE | $52 urday and 1-hour before ticketed Vocals without instrumental performances. For tickets and information, call the Box Office at 631-632-ARTS (2787). Tickets can also be purchased 24 hours a day at www.STALLERCENTER.COM. The University Art Gallery (The Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery) hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 7-9 p.m. on Saturday. For further information about Art Gallery shows call 631-632-7240. The Department of Music features numerous performances throughout the year with over 150 FREE recitals. For further information call the music department at 631-632-7330. Upcoming events at Staller Center at SUNY Stony Brook (programs subject to change):
Bodytraffic Saturday, February 8, 8 p.m. MAIN STAGE | $48 World-class contemporary dance.
TAO Drummers Saturday, February 15, 7 p.m. MAIN STAGE | $52 High-energy performance showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming.
London’s National Theatre Sunday, February 16, 3 p.m. MAIN STAGE | $20, $15/Senior, $10/Student. The Audience will be screened in HD from London’s National Theatre.
Gala 2020: Kelli O’Hara & Matthew Morrison with the Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m. MAIN STAGE | $90
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The Art League of Long Island 2019 Happenings Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery making, photography, and mixed can. Exhibition Juror: Sandra 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills media. Carrion. [EXIT 42N - NORTHERN STATE Gallery Talk: EXIT 51N - LIE] December 19, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. WORKSHOPS | EVENTS 631-462-5400 Juror Dan Christoffel discusses www.artleagueli.org. his awards selections. To register, call the Art League
of Long Island at 631-462-5400 Gallery Admission is FREE x222 or visit GALLERY HOURS: www.artleagueli.org. Mon., Wed., Fri: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. All programs take place at the Tues., Thurs: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Art League Center Sat: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills Closed Sundays unless otherwise noted.
EXHIBITS 8th Annual January 7 & 14 64th Members’ Exhibition Photography Competition: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FREE This Land is Our Land” Enameled Copper Leaf Pendant Part Two (M-Z) January 11 – February 8 $135 + $12 materials fee Through January 12 Reception: Learn the basic technique of fold In this exhibit, more than 100 Wednesday, January 15 forming and enameling on works created by the Art 7-9 p.m. | FREE copper, creating a leaf or pea League’s talented members are The Art League asked photogra- pod shape. Then learn the basics on display, exhibiting a wide phers from the tri-state area to of enameling, including applying range in painting, sculpture, submit images that express their glass powder and fusing it in a ceramics, jewelry making, print- vision of what makes us Ameri- continued on page 42
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The Art League of Long Island continued from page 40 January 16, 17, 18, panda, and landscapes. Watch kiln to create a finished pendant. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. demonstrations of East Asian Printer Wonderland: brush painting techniques for ap- Solarplate Etching Workshop plying underglaze pigments to $500 ceramic tiles and vessels. Under- Join master printmaker Dan glaze, 2 tiles and one small ce- Welden, painter, teacher and au- ramic vessel are included. thor and one of the original pio- January 11, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. neers of safer printmaking January 21 & 28 Painting on Silk processes, for 3 days of creativ- 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. $85 + $15 materials fee ity. Using Solarplates as a Hand-Etched Nickel Bracelet Discover Serti silk painting! This MONOPRINTING vehicle, each $135 + $20 materials fee Indonesian silk painting tech- artist will have the opportunity to Personalize a bracelet with your nique utilizes water-based resists create large images with the in- own design using an acid bath to to create sharply defined shapes tention of making 'unique’ im- etch the surface. Create links and and crisp borders on stretched pressions. Delving into the polish metal to create a finished white silk. Learn how transfer de- realms of color, texture, line and bracelet. signs onto silk, outline a tem- form through painting and draw- plate on fabric, and how to apply ing, the participant can experi- January 25, 1-3 p.m. colorful silk dyes. ence the surface of the Solarplate Art and the Lunar New Year: process with sunlight and water. Celebrating the January 11 & 25 Chinese New Year 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. January 18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. for the Young Artists Ages 8-14 Wire Weaving Techniques: Art and the Lunar New Year: $50 + $10 materials fee A Jewelry Workshop Ceramic Painting for the Chi- Celebrate the Chinese New Year $140 + $20 materials fee nese New Year | Ages 16 & up with Asian brush painting! Paint Learn a series of wire weaving $125 + $10 materials fee your Chinese Zodiac sign and techniques to create a one-of-a- Celebrate the Chinese New Year explore calligraphy, fish bamboo kind finished piece of jewelry in- with Asian brush painting on ce- and panda. Register early, maxi- corporating wire, beads, ramic tiles and vessels! Paint mum 12 participants. cabochons and more! Beginners your Chinese Zodiac sign and are welcome. explore calligraphy, fish bamboo.
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The Jazz Loft Happenings The Jazz Loft at Stony Brook, EVENT SCHEDULE $20/students, $15/children, located at 275 Christian Avenue children under 5/free in Stony Brook, is an exhibition, Thursday, December 19, 7 p.m. preservation, education and per- The Bad Little Big Band Holiday Sunday, December 22, 6 p.m. formance center which houses a Show. Pianist Rich Iacona leads Tom Manuel’s Egg Nog Romp - vast collection of jazz mem- his 12 piece jazz big band in Trumpeter Tom Manuel and his orabilia. The Jazz Loft hosts jam performing music for the quartet perform holiday music. sessions, lectures on jazz and holidays. Madeline Kole Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, presents a variety of concerts. accompanies the band. $20/students, $15/children, Some of the concerts in the Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, children under 5/free coming months are sponsored by $20/students, $15/children, Olivia and Harlan Fischer of children under 5/free Tuesday, Head of the Harbor. December 31,
Friday, December 20, 7 p.m 8:30 p.m. The Jazz Loft is open Thursd Ray Anderson’s Seasonal Solstice Tom Manuel's ay through Saturday, 12 noon to Party. Tickets: $30/adults, New Year’s Eve 5 p.m. Tickets: Adults/$10; $25/seniors, $20/students, Extravaganza - seniors 62+/$7; students/$5; $15/children, children under The evening children 12 and under are free. 5/free. begins with cocktails and hot For additional information and appetizers followed by dinner, to purchase tickets visit Saturday, December 21, 1 p.m. dancing and music by The Jazz www.thejazzloft.org or call Interplay Jazz Orchestra Family Loft Allstars and a guest vocalist. 631-751-1895. Subject to avail- Show - The 17 piece Interplay A champagne toast and balloon ability, tickets can be purchased Jazz Orchestra performs. drop bring in the New Year. at the door before the event. Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, Tickets: $185
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Jazz in the Gallery – The Art League Meets the Jazz Loft The Art League of Long Island out on a Thursday evening – the is proud to present a series of combination of wonderful music Jazz performances to be held in a great location at a great quarterly, in conjunction with price is hard to beat,” said the Jazz Loft in Stony Brook, in Harlan Fischer. the beautiful multi-level Jeanie Tom Manuel, the founder and Tengelsen Gallery,located at director of the Jazz Loft feels 107 East Deer Park Road in “that this is just one more way to Dix Hills. keep Jazz alive and well on Long Island. The location and the set- SCHEDULE ting are both awesome.” Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are $20. For members of the Art League of February 13, 2020 October 8, 2020 Long Island as well as seniors, Swingin’ the Blues Dan Pugach Trio the price is $15. Tickets can be with the Eli Yamin Trio with Nicole Zuraitis on vocals purchased in advance at 631- 462-5400, the Art League’s web- May 14, 2020 This exciting new series is site, www.artleagueli.org, or they The return of Vanessa Trouble sponsored by Olivia and Harlan can be purchased at the door. and Fischer, of Head of the Harbor, The Art League of Long Island “The Great Women of Song” who have sponsored a monthly is located at 107 East Deer Park concert series at the Jazz Loft in Road in Dix Hills, NY. It is exit July 9, 2020 Stony Brook, since it opened in 42N on the Northern State and Mardi Gras Parade May of 2016. exit 51N on the LIE. featuring The Hot Peppers!!!!!! “We hope people will come Visit www.thejazzloft.org
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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTHCARE OF ST. JAMES
DR. GREGORY R.THOMAIER CHIROPRACTOR 338 Lake Avenue (across from the Post Office) St. James, NY 11780 631-584-8100 EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS TAKEN
HEALTH VIEWS by Gregory R. Thomaier, D.C.,C.C.S.P. This article is part of an ongoing series presented in order to bring you the very best and latest information about exercise, health and diet. Season’s Greetings! “T’was the day before Christmas, but there was no cheer. No jingle bells jingled, no sound of reindeer. The word had got out that Santa was sick. There’d be no friendly visit from jolly St. Nick.
The people were sad; no gaiety sounded, For Christmas had come, but Santa was grounded. He walked down the street, and what should he see? The lights were still on at the local D.C.
Now Santa was not one to like a new tactic, But all else had failed, so he’d try Chiropractic. The Doctor was gentle. Without fuss or tussle, He entered the office, and saw with a glance He examined the vertebrae and relaxed every muscle. In a place such as this, illness hasn’t a chance. He spotted the trouble and then with a click, He started aligning the ailing St. Nick. The people were smiling, the music was snappy, With all the patients contented and happy. And Santa felt aches and pains slipping away. In a very short time, to judge by the clock, In no time at all he began to feel gay. He was in the adjustment room talking to Doc. The air was a-tingle with new fallen snow, And healthy Kris Kringle was rarin’ to go. “Oh Doc, take a look at the size of this pack! Have you any idea what it does to my back?” So may I, at this time, echo his cheer? Poor Santa was miserable; just barely able, Merry Christmas to you and a Happy New Year.” With the help of the Doctor, to get on the table. – Author unknown Member: • American Chiropractic Association • American Chiropractic Association Sports Council • International Chiropractic Association • NYS Chiropractic Association • Council on Diagnostic Imaging • American Medical Athletic Association
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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a variety of programs dian Head Road, Commack. The Kings Park Building during the upcoming weeks and months. The Library is located at 1 Church Street, Kings Park. Call for Li- has one number (631-360-2480) which will connect brary hours. callers to all four Library buildings. The Smithtown For more information visit the library website at Building, is located at 1 North Country Road, Smith- www.smithlib.org. town. The Nesconset Building (Administration Busi- ness Office) is located at 148 Smithtown Blvd., You may register at the above phone number for Nesconset. The Commack Building is located at 3 In- programs unless otherwise noted.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION exact change only. Program fees Friday, Dec. 27, 2 p.m. In-person, online and tele- are non-refundable and non- The Peanut Butter Falcon phone registration for all pro- transferable. Check the Library’s Rated: PG-13, Runtime: 97 min. grams is required and begins one calendar or contact your local month prior to program date un- building for availability. Out of NESCONSET less otherwise noted. Programs district residents should call the Call for dates, times and movies that require fees can be paid by Library for program availability. credit card, cash, check or BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS money order to the Smithtown MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY Library. To pay by credit card, Night Owl Cafe Book Discussion use the online payment option. SMITHTOWN NESCONSET For more information about pay- Friday, Dec. 20, Thurs.,Dec. 26, 7:15-8:15 p.m. ing by credit card, see the library 2 p.m. & 6:15 p.m. Flying at Night by Rebecca L. website www.smithlib.org. If The Art of Racing in the Rain Brown. Registration encouraged. paying in cash, please bring Rated: PG, Runtime: 109 min. continued on facing page
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continued 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Must attend ADULT PROGRAMS both days.
Book Discussion Group MASON JAR WOOD BOX Fee: $20 with an AARP member- SMITHTOWN NESCONSET ship card; $25 without. Only Thurs., Dec 19, Thurs., Dec. 19, 7:-8:30 p.m. checks or money orders will be 10:15-12:15 p.m. Fee: $5 per person accepted. News of the World by Paulette Paint this wood box with
Jiles. No registration required. continued on following page
Sports Pages Book Discussion Group SMITHTOWN Mon., Jan. 6, 10:30-12:30 p.m. Indianapolis by Lynn Vincent. No registration required.
Historical Non-fiction Book Discussion Group SMITHTOWN Thurs., Jan. 23, 10:30-11:30 a.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition by Daniel Okrent. In-person registration only.
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Telephone, online and in-per- son registration is ongoing. Classes are open to Smithtown Library cardholders only until one week prior to the program, when, space permitting, all indi- viduals are welcome to register. Open to all adult drivers regard- less of age. Bring your license to class. Must have a library card to Siding Windows Roofing register; one registration per li- brary card. Insulated Vinyl Siding Vinyl Replacements Complete Replacement Imitation Wood Shakes Bays & Bows Re-Shingling AARP Classes Soffits & Fascia Specialty Shapes Repairs SMITHTOWN Gutters & Leaders Double Hung Flashing Thurs., Jan. 9, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Entryways Casements NESCONSET Call for dates and times. KINGS PARK Tues., Jan. 14 & Wed., Jan. 15
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Library Programs continued from page 49 Vesuvius. Please note: a signed cators, as well as a question and mason jars; it is perfect for a waiver is required at time of reg- answer session. The Smithtown windowsill or holiday table cen- istration and all patrons with a Historical Society will be raffling terpiece. history of seizures or epilepsy or off a prize package that includes those who have a pacemaker a FREE family membership for a should consult their doctors be- year. fore registering. ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS FILM AND DISCUSSION SMITHTOWN Adult Game Day Friday, Jan. 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. SMITHTOWN Join Joyann Cirigliano of the Fridays, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Four Harbors Audubon Society NESCONSET for a film and light discussion of Mondays, 12-3 p.m. topics related to the environ- Call for additional dates ment. This month’s movie will be and times. Before the Flood featuring Leo- We provide the space, tables and chairs. No registration required. VIRTUAL REALITY nardo DeCaprio. JOURNEY TO POMPEII Adult Writers Group ESCONSET N GETTING TO KNOW SMITHTOWN Mon., Dec. 30, 6:30-8:30 p.m. THE SMITHTOWN Call for dates and times. This is an educational virtual HISTORICAL SOCIETY Meet with a local group to share reality experience of Pompeii, NESCONSET ideas and get feedback on your Italy. Begin with a short doc- Wed., Jan. 15, 7-8 p.m. latest writing efforts. No registra- umentary providing knowledge Staff from the Smithtown His- tion required. of the ancient city and the fateful torical Society will be on hand to events of August 29 in 79 AD. help you learn all about the or- Art Group Patrons will have an opportunity ganization – the grounds, histo- SMITHTOWN to utilize virtual reality headsets ric houses, programs and events Tuesdays, 12-2:15 p.m. to view recreations of life in it runs and more. There will be a Call for dates and times. Pompeii as it was 2,000 years hands-on activity for children Weekly group will work on ago before the eruption of Mount under 10 run by Junior Edu- continued on facing page
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continued ward teens. Join one or join all – Noon Year’s Eve Volunteers independent projects. No reg- you’re sure to have a great time! SMITHTOWN istration required. (In-person, online or telephone Mon., Dec. registration for all programs is re- 30, 10:45-12:45 p.m. quired and ongoing.) Teens will assist younger chil- dren with crafts and games as we VOLUNTEER countdown to noon and wel- OPPORTUNITIES come the New Year. A variety of volunteer PROGRAMS opportunities will be offered at the Library throughout the year. FREEZIN’ SEASON One hour of community service NESCONSET Open Knit and Crochet Night will be given. Register for this Sat., Dec. 28, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. program. Call for dates and SMITHTOWN Keep warm as we decorate our Call for dates, 5-7 p.m. volunteer opportunities. own mugs and enjoy some hot Experienced crafters and be- chocolate. This program may not ginners are welcome to knit and Library be suitable for those with food crochet with other enthusiasts. Buddies allergies. No registration required. Volunteers NESCONSET CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS TEEN PROGRAMS Fri., Dec. 27, 10:45-11:45 a.m. GRADES 6-12 Earn community service by being Register in person, online or paired with a young child to by phone for all Children’s Pro- The Smithtown Library offers a assist him/her with reading and grams – 631-360-2480 unless variety of programs geared to- an art project. continued on following page
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Library Programs continued from page 51 true to yourself you can make all WINTER SCENE otherwise noted. Call the Library the difference in the world. POM-POM PAINTING for dates and times and age re- SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult) strictions for ALL programs. NOON YEAR’S EVE Thurs., Jan. 2, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Visit the Library website at SMITHTOWN (families) Create a fun winter scene www.smithlib.org for a complete Mon., Dec. 30, using pom-poms as your paint- program listing and additional 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. brush. Dress to make a mess. details or go to the Library and Ring in 2020 at the Library! pick up a program flyer. Come celebrate with crafts, PRESCHOOL Note: Each child must have games and snacks, then count- WINTER DANCE PARTY his/her own Library card to reg- down to noon and welcome the NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) ister for programs. New Year! Dress to make a mess. Thurs., Dec. 19, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Move and groove to the beat A variety of literature-based ARTY PARTY and celebrate the start of winter programs which include a wide NESCONSET with music, dancing and “snow” range of activities are offered (18-35 months w/adult) much fun for all. throughout the school year. Each Fri., Dec. 20, 11:a.m.-12 p.m. children’s department provides Learn, grow, play and create. HAWAIIAN LUAU specialized programs, unique to Explore art stations with your lit- STORYTIME AND CRAFT each building. tle artist and join in for free play. SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) No registration required. Sat., Jan. 4, 10-10:30 a.m. FAMILY MOVIES Come dressed for the tropics SMITHTOWN (families) and create a coconut tree craft, Thurs., Dec. 26 sing the ABC’s and listen to the Snow Buddies, 10 a.m. story Chicka Chicka Boom Rated G; runtime 88 minutes Boom. This heartwarming film teaches the power of teamwork FRIDAY FUNDAY WINTER WHIMSY and to follow your dreams. SMITHTOWN (2-3 years w/adult) NESCONSET (5-7 years) Happy Feet, 2:30 p.m. Fri., Dec. 20, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Sat., Dec. 21, 10-10:45 a.m. Rated PG; runtime 108 minutes Enjoy the Children’s Craft Celebrate winter’s natural This film proves that by being Room for fun-filled creative play. continued on facing page
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PAWS FOR READING SMITHTOWN (5-10 years) Fri., Dec. 27, 6:30 p.m.; 6:45 p.m.; 7:15 p.m.; OR 7:30 p.m. NESCONSET (5-10 years) Call for dates and times CHESS & CHECKERS BUDDIES practice a favorite. Read to a specially trained and NESCONSET (5-12 years) certified therapy dog. Studies Thurs., Dec. 26, 7-7:45 p.m. PENGUIN CUPCAKES show that reading to a dog in a It’s time for a board meeting; SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) relaxed atmosphere boosts chil- play chess and checkers with Thurs., Dec. 19, 5-5:45 p.m. dren’s confidence and reading teen volunteers. A great opportu- These super cute cupcakes are skills. Sign up for one time slot. nity to learn a new game or continued on following page
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Library Programs continued from page 53 songs for baby. Siblings are as fun to make as they are to eat. welcome.
DIY HOLIDAY GIFTS Pajama Storytime MITHTOWN NESCONSET (8-12 years) S (3-6 years w/adult) Sat., Dec. 21, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Wed., Dec. 18, 7-7:30 p.m. Create and wrap beautiful Come to the Library in your paja- homemade gifts for someone you mas for stories and songs. Bring love. a favorite stuffed animal if you’d like. Siblings are welcome.
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30 Ways to Celebrate a Merry Month The holiday season begins in tree ornaments. nursing home. late November and runs through 5. Donate money to a charity or 16. Put together care packages of New Year’s Day. It is marked by other good cause. items and send them to various gatherings of friends and 6. Encourage “pay it forward” troops overseas. family, decadent foods, cocktails, movements in your com- 17. Share the holidays with a traveling, and gift exchanges. The munity. Start by doing some- military family whose spouse National Retail Federation says thing simple like buying a is in service and can’t make consumers will spend an average coffee for a complete stranger. it home. of $967 during the holiday sea- 7. Feed birds facing the cold, 18. Offer to shop for someone son. However, the joy of the winter weather. who is homebound due to holidays also is about all of the 8. Take a ride or walk around the age, a chronic illness or in- memorable experiences that tend neighborhood to look at jury. to make the season so beloved. decorated houses. 19. Visit a large city to look at With that in mind, here are 30 9. Make a fire in a fire pit in the holiday window displays. ways to make the holiday season yard and toast marshmallows 20. Buy and hang real mistletoe that much more merry. while sipping hot chocolate. … and use it. 1. Visit with an elderly or house- 10. Binge watch holiday movies. 21. Make a new friend and invite bound neighbor and share 11. Attend the concert of a chil- him or her to a holiday party conversation. dren’s choir. for the first time. 2. Donate gently used toys to a 12. Help a friend decorate his or 22. Babysit a newborn so his or children’s hospital. her home. her parents can get errands 3. Research the history of the 13. Host a tree-trimming party. done or just catch up on rest. holiday and share it with 14. Schedule a day for baking 23. Volunteer at a soup kitchen. people you care about. cookies. 4. Make handmade Christmas 15. Sing Christmas carols at a continued on page 76
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Pets For Adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter submitted by the Smithtown Animal Shelter
The Town of Smith- town Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, located at 410 East Main Street in Smith- town, has pets in need of adoption. The Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Sunday Left to right: Patrick the perfect pup; Cookie, the world’s best home doorway greeting; Mr. Jingles. by appointment only. The Smithtown Animal and attention, and running around the most homes. Adoption Center is proud to intro- outside play area. He already The token ‘Welcome Waggin’ duce this month’s Pets of the month knows some commands like sit, Miss Cookie, is an eight year old the wonderfully pleasant Patrick, wait, paw, and speak. terrier mix, destined to bring happi- Cookie and Mr. Jingles. Patrick, a Patrick has only been in the ness and laughter to one lucky one year old male Pit Bull Terrier shelter for a short time, but he’s al- family. Cookie is a favorite among mix. He was found tied to a tree in ready made a big impression on volunteers and serves as the profes- a nearby park and brought to the staff and volunteers because of his sor pup for local girl and boy scouts shelter by a Good Samaritan. This affectionate and playful demeanor. who tour the shelter weekly. Sadly, goofy, high energy guy loves toys, He would be a great addition to continued on facing page
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continued Mr. Jingles was found wandering soulmate or two! Cookie is often overlooked by outside, and was brought in to the All dogs and cats at the shelter adopters because of her age, de- Animal Shelter by a Good are up-to-date on current vaccines spite having plenty of good years Samaritan. Since being in the and have received full workups by a ahead of her. With a puppy-like de- shelter, he has shown to be very af- board certified Veterinarian. meanor and fantastic manners, she’s fectionate and extremely social. He Thinking About Adoption: a great fit for families with kids, loves to purr when enjoying an ear The Smithtown Animal & Adop- other dogs, or the empty nester scratch or snuggle. Mr. Jingles gets tion Center’s primary concern is looking for the world’s best “Honey along with the other cats in the finding the perfect home for each I’m Home” doorway greeter! The shelter, and would do well in a animal that finds his/her way to the team at the Smithtown Animal home with other felines. shelter. The Animal Control Officers Shelter has set its sights on finding If you are interested in meeting at the Smithtown Animal & Adop- Cookie a home before the new Patrick, Cookie or Mr. Jingles, tion Center will go out of their way year. Residents can help by sharing please call ahead to schedule an to ensure both the rescued and res- Cookie’s story to friends and family hour to properly interact with them cuer are made for one another. If who might be in the market to let a in a domestic setting, which in- you have other pets, you can ar- big dose of unconditional love into cludes the Meet and Greet Room, range to bring your four-legged their homes. the dog runs and the Dog Walk family member into the shelter or Come in and meet Mr. Jingles, an trail. we can set up an at home Meet & eight year-old male longhair cat. Kitten season is now all-year. Greet to see how your prospective With a name like Mr. Jingles, he’s a Currently, there are a variety of family member does with other perfect cat to welcome into your male and female cats and kittens family members. home this holiday season! Mr. Jin- available to adopt or foster. If you To inquire about the pet of the gles is a sweet and outgoing guy are looking for a fun loving, yarn month or to meet your potential who would love to have a tossing ball of love, stop by the soulmate, please call the Smithtown permanent home to snuggle up in Kitten Nursery or the Cat Condos at Animal & Adoption Center at during the cold winter. the Shelter and find a PURR-fect 631-360-7575.
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SMITHTOWN’S BUSINESS OLYMPICS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS...
This year marked the 25th anniver- sary of Smithtown Central School District’s Business Olympics com- petition, sponsored by the School of Business in the Career & Tech- nical Education in cooperation with the Smithtown Industry Advi- sory Board. The event, held this year on November 21, 2019 was themed “Go Green – Choose Clean.” The teams’ challenge was to create an environmentally con- scious product or service. There were 50 teams, with more than 200 students from Smithtown High School East and West partic- ipating. Seven teams (pictured) were chosen as finalists. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District.
TECH DESIGNERS GO 3D... ST. JAMES 2ND GRADERS BECOME STORM WATER SUPERHEROES...
Students in Mr. Murphy’s technology elective class at Nesaquake Middle School are learning to design 3D models on their laptops. The students are using Auto- desk Inventor to create different models – such as snowmen, logos, ornaments and more – that come to life on the classroom’s 3D printer. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District.
Students in Kelly Collett’s class at St. James Elemen- tary School participated in Storm Water Superheroes on November 26 2019. Scientists from Cornell Co- operative Extension came to the school to teach the second graders how they can help the local bays and waterways. Students learned about pollution and how it makes its way through the drains, ultimately enter- ing the ocean. They discovered how the pollution af- fects local marine life and even saw a horseshoe crab. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District.
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HCDS LAUNCHES PRESCHOOL PROGRAM FOR TWO-YEAR-OLDS Harbor Country Day School, an independent co-educational elementary school located in St. James, announced that it is expanding its preschool program to include a Preschool 2s program beginning January 9, 2020. The play-based program will feature a thematic approach that includes whole- group and small-group activities. A 4:1 student-teacher ratio will enable individualized instruction for each child, within an environment that is loving, nurturing and developmentally appropriate. The program will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11:30 a.m. at Harbor Country Day School, 17 Three Sisters Road in St. James. Families interested in learn- ing more about the program may contact Christine McBrien, director of admission, at 631-584-5555 or at [email protected].
Celebrating Heritage
Third grade students from St. James Elementary School learned all about their ancestry as well as the roots of the other students in their grade during Heritage Day on No- vember 22, 2019. Beginning with a musical performance that featured samples from all around the world, the students showed off their language skills by performing tunes in other lan- guages. They ended the musical portion of the day with “It’s A Small World” and “God Bless America,” dedicated to the veterans in the audience. In the multipurpose room, students showed off their Heritage Day projects, featuring historical documents and information that traced back their lineage for cen- turies, in some cases. Students designed posters that also included a family crest. As part of the day’s event, the students went on a “scavenger hunt” around the room to find clues about different ancestry backgrounds. Back in Third grade students from St. James Elementary the classrooms, the celebration continued as students School celebrated their ancestry during Heritage and guests sampled different ethnic food prepared by Day on November 22. each family. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District.
Lessons From Long Ago
On November 19, 2019 the students used their math skills to make homemade pancakes. Of course, pancakes are better with butter, so the students made their own butter by shaking a container filled with heavy cream and salt until it solidi- fied. Students then made a cup and ball game similar to what children from long ago would use during playtime. Lastly, the second graders painted their own slate- boards using chalk paint, which they used Dressed in their Pilgrim hats, second graders in Barbara Haining’s later for spelling and math lessons. class at Mills Pond Elementary School learned how children from Photo courtesy of long ago celebrated Thanksgiving. Smithtown Central School District.
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EAST’S HABITAT CLUB BUILDING IN BAY SHORE
The Habitat for Humanity Club of Smithtown High School East volunteered on a student build in Bay Shore on November 22, 2019. The members actively participate in many fundraising projects/events throughout the year. The proceeds are donated to the Habitat for Humanity Chapter of Suffolk. On this build, members were involved with cement work and insulating the crawl space of the future home. In the past, they have participated with landscaping, painting, tile and woodwork, sheetrock, siding and more. The next scheduled build is on May 22, 2020. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District.
POET’S CORNER IN MEMORY
Smile at Me (2) by John Taratunio 1928 - 2018
Please, won’t you smile at me It means so very much, Because when someone smiles at me I feel the sun’s touch And when we pass, I’ll take your smile And here’s what I’ll do The very next person that I meet, To a dearly loved Father, Brother, Son & Uncle, I’ll pass on the smile I got from you... God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best...Merry 1st Christmas in Heaven Anthony!
~ With Love ~ Ryan, Christine, Darlene, Austin, Anthony & Collin
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Is Winter Over Yet? by Natalie Weinstein, Allied ASID
It’s almost here –the bu- siest and most stressful time of the year. The weather is as unpredictable as the new recipe for pot roast, while the house isn’t quite ready, and the shopping is not really done. Yet somehow we make it through as we always do, leaving us with the January doldrums. Or home and pick one drawer, only as well. Spring will be coming – let’s put another spin on the one to organize. They must take (although not soon enough for shortest time between Thanksgiv- everything out, but not every- most of us) and we can be ready ing, Christmas and Chanukkah. thing goes back unless it’s to take on larger projects and be As long as friends and family needed or belongs there. Invari- done before the summer season share the holidays, our house ably, they will enjoy that feeling of vacationing and outdoor en- will be a home and the pot roast of accomplishment and attack joyment, if we plan while enjoy- will taste divine because the the next drawer or small project. ing a cozy time by the fire. table is set with love. That is the power of “one” – one So – happy holidays – happy It may be cold outside but the success leads to seeking another. planning and here’s wishing all a warmth inside is the best way to Winter is that wonderful time good year, 2020, filled with good combat those winter doldrums in to tackle smaller home projects health, good times and a home the New Year, 2020. So – will we and plan for larger ones. It offers that makes you proud. have clear vision in 2020? With a time when being home means 2020 vision, we’ll know that a facing our demons, literally. The Editor’s Note: positive approach to our home walls really do need repainting, Natalie Weinstein is an Allied ASID, IDS interior designer, media personality, au- and ourselves can make all the the rug should be replaced, the thor, speaker, and president of Natalie difference in our lives. furniture is looking old and tired Weinstein Design Associates, a full Traditionally, January is the and wasn’t that comfortable to service interior design firm month of resolutions made and begin with. If you were smart in (www.natalieweinstein.com). broken – the diet – the gym – the the past, large and small projects She is also owner of Uniquely Natalie, a quality consignment furniture and clutter control. How can we stop would not pile up all at once, accessory shop in St. James. Join the cycle of unfulfilled promises but looking ahead means not www.nataliesclub.com for FREE to ourselves? Perhaps its as sim- making those same mistakes seminars, tips, and discounts. ple as - keeping it simple – using again. For more information about Natalie Weinstein Design Associates, the power of one. Embrace the winter as a time please call 631-862-6198 or email at At the many seminars I have to take advantage of white sales [email protected]. For more given over the years on clutter and other sales. Getting esti- information about Uniquely Natalie control and organization, I al- mates for kitchen and bath ren- Quality Consignment, call 631-686-5644 ways leave my attendees with an ovations to upgrade the value of or visit www.uniquelynatalie.com assignment. I suggest they go your home is a smart thing to do,
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Crisp or Chilly Winter? by Sally Wellinger your body will shiver Are you someone that less. feels chilly in the winter Another way to feel or do you think the less cold is to develop winter is refreshing? I brown fat. Although wondered why there are white fat is a good insu- differences in how we lator, brown fat is the perceive the cold and de- type that babies have. cided to do a bit of re- Brown fat is rich in mito- search. chondria which releases Our body has its own energy and keeps your little thermostat, which body warmer. Exposing helps keep our system your body to cold and safe and regular. We react exercising are good nat- more to the change in ural ways of turning temperature than the ac- white fat into brown. tual temperature. When We can also mentally we walk outside into the cold, have a different skin temperature trick ourselves in not feeling the nerve endings in our skin, than men. The different skin tem- cold. It is well noted that people shoot messages to the brain perature has to do with hor- viewing cold scenes in a room about the change in temperature. mones and fat layer. Taller feel colder than people viewing This message is a warning that people tend to get cold quicker warm scenes in a room of the our body needs to protect the or- than shorter people. That is be- same temperature. In the same gans from getting too cold. If we cause taller people have more sense, we also feed off other didn’t have this response system, surface area. Genetics also can people’s emotions. If you have we would be more prone to hy- play a role in the nerve cell re- ever heard that smiles are con- pothermia. Once the messages sponses and emotions. We all tagious, so are other behaviors. reach the brain, a few things know that sometimes people are If everyone around looks cold happen. more emotional than others or and is complaining of the cold, A message from the brain is might have quicker reactions, you will possibly soon feel the sent out to the muscles to pro- these can affect perception of same way. If you try to break duce some extra heat, it is what being cold. away from that mind-set, maybe we call a shiver. Next, our brain If you are someone that does you will not feel as cold. As Tom sends a message to constrict the feel cold often, do not lose hope. Brown, a well-known naturalist blood vessels going to our ex- There are ways we can improve once explained, that if you at- tremities (hands, feet, ears, and our bodies’ responses. Normally tach a feeling or word with the nose). This keeps the blood our bodies should adapt to weather, you will start to feel it. closer to our core. It also makes changing environments, but we For example, if you keep think- our hands and feet feel very cold have created many comforts that ing it is cold out, it is very hard quickly. Lastly, messages from protect us from the elements out- to break out of that feeling of the brain go to the limbic system, side. This has caused us to lose being cold. If you decide the which controls our emotions. some of those natural responses. weather is refreshing, you might This is supposed to help motivate For example, when it is cold, we not feel the same way. Lastly, us to make good decisions in try- stay inside with heat and layer since your extremities are always ing to get our body warm, like on clothing. By not exposing our the first to feel the cold, it is al- curling up, but sometimes we bodies to cold, we have taken ways a good idea to wear a hat, end up complaining instead. away the ability for our body to gloves, and a good pair of socks. So those are reasons we feel habituate or get used to the cold. Now go out and enjoy the re- cold, but it still does not explain Experiments have also shown freshing winter weather! how people can be so different. that repeated exposure to cold Editor’s Note: There are many reasons why allows a person to be acclimated Sally Wellinger, a St. James resident for people react to cold differently. to the change and will shiver over 30 years, is a wife and mother of Some of those reasons are inher- less. Studies have had mixed re- four children. She is a NYS Elementary ited and we cannot change sults, but most found that if you teacher certified in PK-6 grade, Biology expose yourself to cold, possibly and General Science grades 7-12 and is them, but others can be an outdoor environmental educator. Sally changed. Women often feel a brief cold shower each day will be writing nature inspired articles colder than men because women over a period of days, over time each month.
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Year-end – Time for Some New Year’s Financial Resolutions by Scott Posner, CFP, levels, either, but it’s certainly gent about saving and invest- CRPC, A.A.M.S. worthwhile to invest as much ing for your long-term goals, Have you thought about your as you can possibly afford. you can encounter obstacles
New Year’s resolutions for 2020? along the way. And one of • Use “found” money wisely. When many of us make these these roadblocks could come During the course of the next promises, we focus on ways we in the form of large, unex- year, you may well receive can improve some form of our pected expenses, such as the some money outside your nor- health. We vow to get more sudden need for a new car or mal paychecks, such as a physically healthy by going to some costly medical bills. If bonus or a tax refund. It can be the gym, or we promise to im- you aren’t prepared for these tempting to spend this money, prove our mental health by costs, you might have to dip in but you may help yourself in learning a new language or in- to your long-term investments the long run by investing it. strument. But it’s also important to pay for them. To prevent this You could use it to help fund to think about our financial from happening, you may want your IRA for the year or to fill a health – so it’s a good idea to de- to keep sufficient cash, or cash gap in another investment ac- velop some appropriate res- equivalents, in your investment count. olutions for this area, too. accounts. Or you might want What kinds of financial res- • Don’t overreact to market to maintain a completely sep- olutions might you make? Here downturns. You’ve probably arate account as an emergency are a few suggestions heard stories about people fund, with the money kept in who lamented not getting in low-risk, liquid vehicles. If • Increase your retirement plan “on the ground floor” of what possible, try to maintain at contributions. One of the best is now a mega-company. But a least six months’ worth of liv- financial moves you can make far more common investment ing expenses in this account. is to take full advantage of your mistake is overreacting to tem- It will take some effort but fol- 401(k) or similar employer- porary market downturns by lowing these resolutions could sponsored retirement plan. If selling investments at the help you move closer to your fi- you contribute pre-tax dollars wrong time (when their prices nancial goals in 2020 – and bey- to your plan, the more you put are down) and staying out of ond. in, the lower your taxable in- the market until things calm come will be for the year, and down (and possibly missing Editor’s Note: Financial Focus is a monthly feature your earnings can grow on a the next rally). The financial tax-deferred basis. So, if your written by Scott Posner, CFP, CRPC, markets always fluctuate, but if A.A.M.S., an investment representative salary goes up in 2020, in- you can resolve to stay in- with Edward Jones Investments. This 130- crease the amount you put into vested and follow a consistent, year-old firm has over 10,000 offices your plan. Most people don’t long-term strategy, you can around the world with one here in town come close to reaching the an- at 542 North Country Road in the Old St. avoid making some costly er- James School House. Mr. Posner has serv- nual contribution limit, which, rors. iced both personal and institutional inves- in 2019, was $19,000, or tors for over 32 years. For more $25,000 for those 50 or older. • Be financially prepared for the information, or to request topics for fu- You might not reach these unexpected. Even if you’re dili- ture columns, call 631-862-2020.
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Treating Hearing Loss. What Does That Say About You? by William Kent 3. You like to be active. strument’s, accomplish all three Are you brushing off a hearing If you enjoy an active lifestyle, of these. When you invest in problem because you’re afraid it you’re not going to let an un- your hearing health and utilize might say the wrong thing about treated hearing loss stop you. this state-of-the-art technology, you? Well think again. Research Treating it means you have every you make a clear statement that shows that people with hearing intention of keeping up the pace you’re a present day thought loss who use hearing instruments of a fulfilling life. In fact, people leader ready to step up and reap enjoy a better overall quality of with hearing difficulty that use the rewards that modern technol- life. In fact, you just may be sur- hearing instruments get more ogy has to offer. It also signals prised and inspired by these five pleasure in doing things, and are that you’re up to date on tech- things that treating hearing loss more likely to exercise and meet nology and not apprehensive to says about you. up with friends to socialize, re- take advantage of it for your own
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Ask Ron Villano
Ron Villano, M.S., waste of money if he’s not going to put the right ef- LMHC, ASAC, CCH is fort in. It’s hard to stand by and watch it all the leading expert in happen. Should I encourage him to keep on trying working through change. or tell him to quit? – College Crossroads As a father who lost his 17-year old son in an Dear College Crossroads, auto accident, he always This is a very common crossroad for many col- speaks from the heart. lege students. The decision to continue as courses As a licensed mental get harder, or to quit and try and find good paying health counselor, he jobs in this type of economy. His desire to continue guides others on how to can be based on so many factors – maybe he does- work through difficult times. As a national speaker and n’t want to look like a “drop out.” He could have a author of The Zing, Ron has appeared on TV and radio throughout the world. He will help you to Embrace the change of heart and may not like his decision Power of Change in your personal and professional life. about his major. He could also be worried that he now owes money and how can he pay it back. And Dear Ron, one last thing to consider… if he has gone from It’s the end of another college semester and my high school right to college, he is not familiar with son just doesn’t seem to be doing very well. He has how to live life without being a “student.” Good already failed a few of his courses and at this point family conversation is a way to start, making sure he may have to go a whole extra year. Now I have the talk is positive and solution focused. Keep the had the discussion with him about stopping college talk to a simple amount of time – this situation re- and doing something else or working full-time but quires many considerations and conversations. It is he just doesn’t want to give up… yet his grades also time to reach out to the many, many resources aren’t working out. I have paid for some of his edu- available on campus from regular counseling ther- cation, he has loans for the rest. It just seems like a apy to career and academic advisement. Help em- power your son to make a plan, one simple step at a time and direction will begin to emerge.
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Your Neck Was Created With A Built-In Shock Absorber by Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio poor posture or uncorrected ver-
Imagine trying to balance a tebral subluxation complexes. bowling ball on a stick. To make Once your neck has lost its it more difficult, tilt the stick for- normal curve, your neck and ward while trying to maintain shoulder muscles attempt to hold balance of the bowling ball. That your head in the proper position.
is what it is like trying to support Unfortunately they were not your head on your neck if it loses created for this and they tire its natural curve. easily. Unless you decide to let Your neck was created with a your head drop into your lap,
built-in shock absorber called a your neck muscles will have to curve or lordosis. This was continue holding up your head formed by design because the long after becoming fatigued. curve acts like a spring and ab- That is precisely when muscle sorbs the shock of your head spasms occur, and tightness be-
resting on your neck. Think of gins in your neck and shoulders. the same bowling ball now rest- Ask your doctor of chiropractic ing on a large spring. Quite a dif- to assist you in restoring your ference. neck’s normal curvature. This can Editor’s Note: When your neck loses its include stretches and exercises, Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio is a chiropractor curve, the ligaments supporting cervical traction, and an or- practicing at 105 Lake Avenue So. in your neck become stretched and thopedic pillow created specifi- Nesconset. She was the founder of the lose their ability to maintain the cally for maintaining the proper St. James Walking club and was a former curve. This can occur from a curve in your neck. president of the St. James Chamber of Commerce. For further information, call motor vehicle accident, chronic 631-979-9854. ANNE MARIE LISA S d Certified Nutritional Counselor, Reiki Practitioner, Intuitive Guide d d 631‐525‐1045 d www.AMLisa.com Expert nutritional advice for children and adults • Attain sustainable weight loss d • Increase energy e d • Improve immune health • Learn how nutritional changes help alleviate S chronic illnesses
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EMPOWERED LIVING Putting the Joy Back in Joyful by Terri Pace • Overindulging with food, you feel weighed down by the drinks, or late nights burdens of life.* The beautiful It’s the aroma of this flower gives you • Grief and/or estranged Most strength and vitality to keep relationships Wonderful going with a spark of energy. Time of • Fear, doubt, or worry What a simple way to experi- the Year! ence the joy of being alive. • Increased stress, both emo- Ask your tional and financial friends and • Add a few drops of any citrus family: “Do • Feeling tired or in pain, essential oil to your diffuser to you enjoy the Holiday Season?” aggravated by the hectic pace create a joyful aroma in your Listen closely to their answers. of our days home or office.* My favorites “I’ve got so much to do!” “I’m so are Green Mandarin, Lemon, • Lack of restful sleep exhausted!” “I can’t wait for this Lime, or Tangerine. The chem- to be over!” That doesn’t sound The bad news is: The list is istry of citrus essential oils pro- like people filled with joy! long, and many people are af- vides the brain with I am not sure that most people fected by more than a few simul- remarkably effective tools to are genuinely enjoying the holi- taneously. uplift the mood. Discover how day season. There’s so much to The good news is: The thief quickly this will turn your do in so little time that we often that steals your joy can be frown right-side up again. don’t fully enjoy the season that thwarted! Be aware and “police” is by its very nature meant to be the situation with these easy to • Did you know that over half Joy-filled! use techniques. the visits to the emergency room are for gastrointestinal is- What steals our joy? Joyful Can Be Simple! sues? For sure, when your belly Here are some simple essen- is upset, it can be hard to be • Feeling overwhelmed by a long tial oil solutions for putting the joyful. Digestive discomfort to-do list joy back in joyful: can result from chronic or • Trying to balance work and acute stress, overindulging or social engagements, with the • Apply a drop of Melissa essen- ingesting foods that are not need to rest tial oil over your heart when part of your normal diet, as well as the knot you feel in your stomach in emotionally charged or stressful situations. Keep these essential oils at your fingertips to ease that dis- comfort: Coriander, Fennel, Ginger, or Peppermint.* Take a drop internally in a capsule or add a drop to your water or teacup. This simple solution will put a smile on your face when your belly feels better!
• Standing on the short-staffed checkout line or making multi- ple stops at different stores can easily make us short-tempered. Make sure you have these es- sential oils at your fingertips to help calm the nerves and in- crease your patience: Cedar- wood, Frankincense, or Neroli. Apply a drop to the back of your neck and/or breathe in continued on facing page OUR TOWN • DECEMBER 2019 – 75 – HEALTH NOTES
continued moment of love and joy with Note: • deeply to immediately experi- each drop you apply. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug ence a sense of peace. Administration. The products mentioned Baptized and raised Catholic, are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, • Perhaps the thief that steals I am keenly aware of the reason or prevent any disease. your joy is a tendency to take for the Joy of the season: The Editor’s Note: life too seriously. The bright birth of Jesus Christ, Lord & Sav- Terri Pace and her family are longtime and light aroma of Ylang Ylang ior. From this humble and joy- residents of St. James and owners of essential oil restores a childlike filled posture, I extend to you the Pace’s Steak House in Hauppauge, NY. nature and innocence, espe- deepest joy this season, from my Terri is a certified Holistic Health Coach. She is an educator, sharing her cially great for those experi- heart to yours! Apply a drop of experiences and knowledge on the use of ences that can make your Sandalwood essential oil to your simply natural solutions to support the blood boil! wrists and connect more deeply structure and functions of the body for to your divine source of Joy! optimal health and wellness. Terri invites • The loss of a loved one or an Essential oils are safe, thera- you to contact her for a FREE private, personal wellness consultation and to get estranged relationship is peutically effective and very af- samples of essential oils which can heavy-hearted at any time of fordable. However, not all support your specific wellness goals: the year, but these feelings can essential oils are created equal. [email protected] For more be intensified during the holi- Be an educated consumer and information on other events and weekly workshops available: visit http:// day season. Console your heart use only certified pure, thera- simplynaturalseminars.eventbrite.com with a blend of Frankincense, peutic grade essential oils for or call Terri at 631-487-1627 - Patchouli, Ylang Ylang, Labda- your family! no purchase necessary to attend. num, Amyris, Sandalwood, Rose, and Osmanthus.* Open the cap and give yourself a
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and An Affair to Remember, and Nutcracker Finnian’s Rainbow in March. continued from page 10 Tickets are on sale at www.cele- Performances are Thursday, bratestjames.org and are avail- December 19 at 7 p.m.; Friday, able at the door the day of the 30 Ways December 20 at 7 p.m.; Sat- event. Refreshments will be urday, December 21 at 2 & served, even croissants. to Celebrarte 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 22 at 1 & 6 p.m. Prices are $40 a Merry Month for adults, $34 children and continued from page 56 seniors and $30 for groups of LI Museum 24. Share the religious traditions 20 or more. continued from page 38 of your holiday with some- wetlands environment as a one of a different faith. “natural habitat” for the display 25. If weather permits, go sled- Meet Me of shorebirds and duck decoys. ding, build a snowman or An early 20th century bayman’s have a snowball fight. at the Cinema shack, complete with tools, fur- 26. Share favorite memories at continued from page 16 nishings and decoys in various family holiday dinners. commentary at Coffee Comedy stages of completion, illustrates 27. Remember a deceased loved & Croissants, he says they are the process and methods used by one with a special tribute. more like Q&A. “It’s great, carvers. A wonderfully preserved 28. Construct a gingerbread people ask all sorts of questions.” North Shore duck boat and a house. The film series kicks off on saltmarsh diorama is based on 29. Teach someone how to make January 12 with Some Like it Effie’s Hole, a small cove in east- a cherished family recipe. Hot, following in February with ern L.I. where duck hunting was 30. Surprise a distant relative a romantic duo, A Love Affair a mainstay of life. with an impromptu visit.
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2019 MEMBERS OF THE ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Please Support These Chamber of Commerce Member Businesses A & D Gold Silver Coins Hart and Co. Salon Pure Mammography Acuwell Acupuncture Center Helping Hearts at Home Purity Spa Ageless MD | Dr. Roxanne Carfora Henrietta Homes & Properties Reliance Real Estate Allstate Insurance Hither Brook Floral & Gift Boutique Rely RX Pharmacy & Medical Supplies Allstate Insurance | Ryan Dittmar Agency Holst Insurance Agency Re/Max Beyond Alpine Pastry Shop Homegrown Essential Pediatrics Restoration 1 of Suffolk County Amber Court of Smithtown Husk and Vine Kitchen & Cocktails R.J.K. Gardens Artpix Studio Inside-Out Kitchens, Baths & More Roslyn Savings Bank The Atelier at Flowerfield Inspired Blessings Saf-T-Swim of Smithtown Barattini Productions - DJ & Event Services Island Public Affairs Safe Haven Animal Rescue Barry Bros. Landscape Design Janelle Brooke Photography Scented Interiors by Design Best on a Bagel JBL Home Improvements Scientific Pest Management Betty’s Deli Jill McDowell | Douglas Elliman Real Estate Seiskaya Ballet Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Jyoti Within Dr. Raymond A. Semente, Chiropractic Bounce Long Island Keith’s Power Washing Shaggy Dog Couture Branch Funeral Home King Bear Shaolin Self Defense Centers The Brick Studio King O’Rourke Cadillac, Buick & GMC Truck Sivana Salon The Bristal at Lake Grove Knights of Columbus | Sts. Philip & James Smithhaven Auto Group CAPES: Child Advocacy & The Knox School Smithtown Cooperative Nursery School Parent Empowerment Services Julie LaCorte | Signature Premier Properties The Smithtown News Capital Graphics of Long Island Law Office of Cynthia A. Augello Richard Sollazzo, MD Capo Design Build Lesco Construction Sons of Norway Loyal Lodge #252 Carter Design L.I. Cigar Guys Soul Brew Certified Headquarters L.L. Bean Spages Pharmacy Chica Boutique LI Tax Savers Splash and Dash for Dogs Chiropractic Healthcare of St. James Liberty Travel The Sports Arena Chorus Line Dance Studio Light It Up | Snow Kone Factory Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant/Bar Coast to Coast Commercial Capital The Little Gym of Smithtown St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center and Home Funding Long Island Hearing St. James Beverage Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Longo’s Landscaping & Masonry St. James Brewery Costco Wholesale Luxor at Mills Pond Nursing & Rehabilitation St. James Dental Care Creative Windows Maginniss Team | ReMax Beyond St. James Fire Department Dance ‘n’ Things Anthony Mangiaracina - Attorney St. James Funeral Home Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Mazelis Landscape & Gifts & Gardens St. James Jewelry Shoppe Daniel R. Bracciodieta & Associates Medical Probiotics St. James Meditation Center DeBarbieri Associates Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown St. James Pasta & Pork George Diffendale | NY Life Insurance Meta Gaming and eSports St. James Post Office Dimitrios Furs Metro Realty Services | Jeremy Hackett St. James Self Storage Doda’s Gold Shield Catering Mister Softee | David Keller St. James Shopping Center Doug’s Lemonade Morecraft Construction Co. St. James United Methodist Dowling Brothers Autobody Murraymade Photography Children’s Academy Dowling Knipfing & Klein Agency My Gym Children’s Fitness St. James Vape Shop Eckardt & Eckardt Natalie Weinstein Design Associates State Farm Insurance | Jim Winter Agency Eddie’s Power Equipment Rowena & David Nedvin | Christine Stevens | Coldwell Banker Edward Jones Investments Signature Premier Properties Strike Force Maintenance Corporation Energy Fitness Gym The New Jerusalem Church Suffolk Center for Speech Enspire Design Group Nissequogue Golf Club Sweet Soul Bakery Essenfeld & Co., CPA Nissequogue Village Living Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea Evergreen Planning | Charles Palma North Country Dental Care T J E Dance Force Everlashing Beauty Studio North Shore Montessori School TD Bank Family & Personal Counseling Ogdens Design & Plantings Takach & Associates - Insurance Father Nature’s Garden Center of St. James Maria Orlandi | Douglas Elliman Real Estate Teachers Federal Credit Union Flowerfield Celebrations P. DeBlasio Builders Times Beacon Record News Media Ford Lincoln of Smithtown Party Hardy Total Family Dentistry of St. James G. Smith Electrical Services Paul Regina | Re/Max Eastern Properties The Trattoria Garguilos Bakery Peoples United Bank Traveling Vineyard Giuliano’s Landscaping & Design Pet Expressions True Sport Care Larry Glazer, Agent New York Life Insurance PMI Gold Coast Properties Up In Smoke BBQ Goldstein Associates Wealth Management Vazac Contracting Corp. Tony Gomez | Northwestern Mutual VFW. Post 395 Grape Culture Wine & Spirits Victorian Fence Graphics du jour | Our Town Villa Sorrento Gray’s Jewelers Bespoke Watermark Galleries Gyrodyne, LLC WBR Plumbing & Heating Enterprises Harbor Collision Winters Bros. Waste Systems Harbor Country Day School Wright Distributors
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Maryann Caldwell Gilmour (Frank), James Schuerlein (Susan), Ann Barton (Thomas), Christine Smalkin (Rick), Elaine Hayes (Mi- Maryann Caldwell, of chael), Katherine DiSunno (Lonnie), Maureen Collins Hauppauge, NY, passed (Thomas) and Margaret Lester (Daniel). Cherished away on November 26, grandmother of 39 and great grandmother of 37. 2019 at the age of 55. She Proud sister of Jerry Shaw and Kenneth Shaw. Fond was the beloved wife of Mi- sister-in-law and best friend of Beverly Shaw. chael. Cherished mother of Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial at St. Sarah Caldwell. Loving Elizabeth Ann Seton R.C. Church, Ronkonkoma, NY. daughter of Helen and the Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, late Ronald Duffy. Dear sister Coram, NY. of Richard Duffy. Arrangements were entrusted to the professional A religious service was care of the Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and celebrated at Hawkins & the Vigliante family. Davis Funeral Home by Pas- tor Cassidy from the Church of Christ in Commack. Cre- Anthony Zumpano Maryann Caldwell mation was private. Anthony Zumpano, of St. Arrangements were entrusted to the professional James, NY, passed away on care of Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home. November 11, 2019 at the age of 87. They Shall Not Be Gloria Isabelle Schuerlein Forgotten. Proud Veteran United States Army Korean Gloria Isabelle Schuerlein War. Beloved husband of of Farmingville, NY, passed Maryann. Loving father of away on November 7, 2019 Antonia Marie, Kathryn (Pat- in her 90th year. Beloved rick), William and Nicholas wife of the late Clement (Sandra). Adored grandfather Schuerlein. Loving mother of of Christopher, Joseph, Kath- Gloria Murphy (Eugene), erine, Anthony, Tony and Anthony Zumpano Mary Knabbe (John), Clem- Chris. Cherished great-grand- ent Schuerlein (the late father of Olivia and Annalise. Dear brother of Frank Sally), Michael Schuerlein (Linda) and Ronald. (Valerie), Joseph Schuerlein A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Philip & (the late Ruthann), John James R.C. Church, St. James, NY. Interment with Mil- Schuerlein (Diane), Eileen itary Honors followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Montleon (Charles), Susan Gloria Isabelle Arrangements were entrusted to the professional Cupas (Nick), Richard Schuerlein care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Schuerlein (Alison), Loretta the Vigliante family.
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OUR TOWN • DECEMBER 2019 – 80 – CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James ARCHITECTS Chiropractic Healthcare HEALTH | FITNESS Enspire Design Group of St. James Anne Marie Lisa Michael Morbillo Dr. Gregory R. Thomaier Certified Nutritional Counselor 273 Lake Avenue 338 Lake Avenue 631-525-1045 631-471-9500 631-584-8100 Family & Personal Counseling, ATTORNEY Express Family Wellness Hypnosis and Weight Loss Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Dr. Gary DiBenedetto 872 Middle Country Road 291 Lake Avenue 320 Lake Avenue - Walk -Ins 631-758-8290 631-584-0100 | Fax: 631-584-2304 True Sport Care Jyoti Wellness Awakened AUDIOLOGY The Kilogram Plan 213 Lake Avenue Long Island Hearing, Inc. Nutrition / Weight Loss Class www.Jyotiwithin.com 55 Southern Blvd., Nesconset 62 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset 631-250-9977 631-972-5211 | 1-800-698-5200 631-584-8783 The Kilogram Plan AUTOMOTIVE DENTIST Nutrition | Weight Loss Class Repair | Parts | Gas North Country Dental Care 62 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset Deon Collision & Customs Dr. Thomas Vigliante 631-584-8783 30 Doyle Street Dr. Gregory Skrapits 631-257-5500 436 North Country Road Shaolin Self Defense Centers 631-584-5605 556-08 North Country Road King Bear Auto Service Centers 631-617-5148 805 Middle Country Road EVENTS 631-366-2500 Seiskaya Ballet | The Nutcracker Simply Natural Solutions December 19-22, 6 performances Wellness Consultations St. James Automotive Center Staller Center for the Performing Arts Terri Pace | 631-487-1627 525 North Country Road Stony Brook University [email protected] 631-584-5798 nutcrackerballet.com 631-632-ARTS Smithtown Women’s Health BAKERY Setauket Presbyterian Preschool Stony Brook Medicine Alpine Pastry Shoppe Open House 200 E. Main Street | Suite. 1E 59 Route 111, Smithtown January 4, 2020 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Smithtown 631-265-5610 5 Caroline Avenue, Setauket 631-265-4567 631-941-4271 Sweet Soul Bakery HOME IMPROVEMENT 454 Lake Avenue EXTERMINATING CAPO Design Build 631-250-9399 Scientific Exterminating 30 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset 599 Lake Avenue 631-250-9200 BANK 631-265-5252 | Fax: 862-7272 Roslyn Savings Bank Debus Painting & Wallpapering 556 North Country Road FINANCIAL 631-862-7924 631-862-4200 Ameriprise Financial Lawrence Just Inside-Out BEAUTY 1200 Vets. Mem. Hwy.,| Hauppauge Kitchens, Baths & More Salon 230 631-428-4829 367A Lake Avenue 230 Lake Avenue 631-584-5312 | 631-942-9636 631-862-7023 | 631-584-9644 Branch Financial Services Harlan J. Fischer, President Morecraft Construction Scruples ‘Head to Toe’ 50 Route 111 | Smithtown 631-584-7010 430 North Country Road 631-979-6000 631-584-8030 P. DeBlasio Builders Edward Jones Investments 273 Lake Avenue BOUTIQUE | CLOTHING Scott Posner, CFP 631-584-5500 Chica Boutique 542 North Country Road [NEW LOCATION] 631-862-2020 Property Master 448 Lake Avenue Home Inspections 631-250-9613 FUNERAL HOMES 516-380-0727 Branch Funeral Homes CHIROPRACTORS 190 East Main Street, Smithtown Scotty’s Masonry Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio 631-724-9500 631-265-4398 | 631-872-1076 105 Lake Avenue South 551 Route 25A, Miller Place Nesconset 631-744-9700 Vazac Contracting 631-979-9854 333 First Avenue - Suite 1 St. James Funeral Home 631-584-7817 829 Middle Country Road 631-584-5200
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INSURANCE PETS Reliance Real Estate Allstate Insurance Natural Hounds 359 Lake Avenue Ryan Dittmar Agency Human Grade Dog Food 631-862-9000 | 631-680-5143 462 Moriches Road Delivered to your door 631-686-5177 www.NaturalHoundsLI.com Re/Max Beyond 177 West Main Street, Smithtown State Farm Insurance PRINTING 631-862-1100 Jim Winter Agency Business | Invitations 320 Lake Avenue Graphics du jour, ltd. RESTAURANTS 631-584-5929 359 Lake Avenue On / Off Premise Catering 631-862-9849 Betty’s Deli INTERIOR DESIGN 598 Middle Country Road Creative Windows Impact Plus 631-862-3354 347 Lake Avenue Signs & Graphics 631-366-0212 30 Doyle Street Matt’s Pizza 631-265-8195 348 Lake Avenue Natalie Weinstein 631-862-6161 Design Associates REAL ESTATE 455-459 Lake Avenue DeBarbieri Associates Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta Uniquely Natalie Consignment 406 North Country Road 429 North Country Road 176 Second Street 631-862-7447 631-862-1600 | Fax: 862-6152 631-862-6198 | Fax: 631-862-7834 Luci Gherardi Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza JEWELRY Douglas Elliman Real Estate Restaurant • Bar Gray’s Jewelers Bespoke 200 West Main Street, Smithtown 420 North Country Road 429A North Country Road 917-683-3439 631-686-6700 631-250-9489 Henrietta Homes & Properties The Trattoria St. James Jewelry Shoppe 328 Lake Avenue 532 North Country Road 483 Lake Avenue 631-862-6999 631-584-3518 631-862-6775 Liz Jongebloed Villa Sorrento LANDSCAPING / American Real Estate 823 Middle Country Road GARDEN CENTERS 631-903-0836 631-265-9865 Design | Maintenance | Plants Tree Removal | Equipment Marianne Koke, CBR Voila! The Bistro Competition Tree Service Daniel Gale | Sotheby’s 244 Lake Avenue 631-584-5575 81 Route 111, Smithtown 631-584-5686 631-584-6600 | 631-335-7111 Homestead Landscaping SCHOOLS | CONSULTING 631-588-5296 The Lettieri Team at Bridge College Consultants Signature Premier Properties PO Box 685, St. James Mazelis Gift & Garden Center 7 West Main Street, Smithtown 516-662-1612 Mazelis Landscape Contracting 631-360-2800 | cell 631-827-3056 400 North Country Road Setauket Presbyterian Preschool 631-724-5425 Jill McDowell 5 Caroline Avenue, Setauket Douglas Elliman Real Estate 631-941-4271 LIQUOR & WINE 996 Jericho Tpke., Smithtown Grape Culture | Wine & Spirits 631-543-9400 | 516-316-2000 STORAGE 248 Lake Avenue Saint James Self Storage 631-862-4727 David & Rowena Nedvin 75 Arlington Avenue Signature Premier Properties 631-584-4411 Liquorium 7 West Main Street, Smithtown 430-04 North Country Road 631-767-5221 | 631-360-2800 TRAVEL 631-862-7020 Executive Fliteways Maria Orlandi Private Jet Charters MUSIC LESSONS Douglas Elliman Real Estate 800-533-3363 Drum Lessons with John Miceli 996 Jericho Tpke., Smithtown email: [email protected] 631-697-0474 | 631-858-6955
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CONNY JAY STEPHANIE TENCIC Licensed RE Salesperson Licensed RE Salesperson Cell: 516.238.4128 Cell: 516.641.7542
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Happy Holidays from our families to yours!
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