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PRSRT STD **********************************ECRWSS US Postage PAID St. James NY POSTAL CUSTOMER Permit No. 10 october 2012 Volume 25 Number 12 Keeping you up to date on SALES, HAPPENINGS Our Town & PEOPLE • • • • • • In Our Town - St. James S T J A M E S PUBLISHED MONTHLY Another Marvelous St. James Day See photos on pages 94-98 – 2– 2012 Deepwells Farm Haunted House at Deepwells Farm County Park Intersection of 25A & Moriches Road, St. James Friday Sunday October 26 October 28 6pm - 9pm immediately after St. James Chamber of Saturday Commerce October 27 Halloween Costume 12pm - 4pm Parade Admission: Free! NO PETS, PLEASE! Sponsored by: Deepwells Farm Historical Society & Steven Bellone, County Executive St. James Chamber of Commerce Gregory Dawson, Commissioner of Parks For more information, call (631) 862-2020 OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2012 – 3– IN THIS ISSUE MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Keith’s Painting & Powerwashing ................ 4 Our• • •Town• • • AROUND TOWN S t J A M e S A Touch of Italy Dinner .................................. 6 Garage Sale on October 20..........................6 Annual Scandinavian Bazaar on November 10 ............................ 6 Veteran’s Day Parade ...................................................................... 8 StAFF Annual Holiday Tea & Sale on November 17 ................................ 8 Ruth Garthe . Editor Fall Rummage Sale Set for October 27 .......................................... 8 Robin Clark . Associate Editor Car Show & Swap Meet at Flowerfield Fairgrounds ....................10 Fairfield Civic Association Hosts Bishop & Altschuler ....................12 Elizabeth Isabelle . Feature Writer Halloween Haunted House at Deepwells......................................14 William Garthe . Advertising Gnomes for Gym Auction .............................................................. 16 Sales IN THE NEWS Smithtown Garden Club Winners Announced ............................ 20 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT oUr toWN Children’s Art Classes at STAC ...................................................... 22 Seiskaya Ballet’s Nutcracker at Staller Center ............................ 24 – St. JAMeS – Mills Pond House Gallery Schedule .............................................. 28 is a monthly publication produced On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center .................... 30-31 exclusively for the people of Swing Dance Long Island .............................................................. 32 St. James, Nissequogue and Opera et al Presents Italia Romantica.......................................... 32 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Paris Rose Yates’ Debut Album...................................................... 34 On Stage at Staller Center ........................................................ 38-42 Call 862-9849 for EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT Advertising & Copy Deadline Programs at the Library.............................................................. 46-58 HOME & GARDEN OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Design Ideas .................................................................................... 60 every residence & business in the Gear Up For Emergencies .............................................................. 62 11780 zip code area YOU CAN HELP (6459 total copies mailed) October is Adopt-A-Dog Month.................................................... 64 St. James Post Office Permit #10 Save-A-Pet’s 2012 Fur Ball Set for November 15 .......................... 65 St. James, NY 11780 Win a Mercedes-Benz or $25,000 .................................................. 66 .............................................................................. 68 Published by IN THE SCHOOLS Graphics du jour, Ltd. FINANCIAL SAVVY 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 “Scary” Investments to Avoid .................................................. 70-72 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 Giving Credit Where Credit is Due ................................................ 74 Got Gold? .................................................................................. 76-78 email: [email protected] Do You Need a Will? .................................................................. 80-82 website: www.ourtownstjames.com HALLOWEEN PARADE........................................................................79 Not responsible for typographical errors. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or HEALTH NOTES refuse to print editorial or advertising material Physical Therapist’s Guide to Patellofemoral Pain ...................... 84 deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image Tummy Trouble? What Are Probiotics? ........................................ 86 or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only Your Subluxation and What May Have Caused It ...................... 88 to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business CELEBRATIONS.................................................................................. 92 offering services not available in said area. POET’S CORNER ................................................................................93 Copyright © 2012 ST. JAMES DAY COVERAGE ...................................................... 94-98 Graphics du jour, Ltd. OBITUARIES .............................................................................. 100-105 All Rights Reserved CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ............................................................ 106 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .............................................. 110-111 PLEASE NOTE: Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the NOVEMBER edition of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2012 - 12 NOON. Distribution takes place on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012. OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2012 –4– MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Keith’s Painting & Powerwashing 672-7510 by Elizabeth Isabelle Fall is in the air and the holi- day season is rapidly approach- ing. For many homeowners, this is the time of year for home im- provement projects, both inside and out. For over 25 five years, St. James residents have relied on Keith’s Painting for expert interior and exterior painting and stain- ing, power washing, gutter cleanouts and window washing. Owner and St. James resident Keith Barbone has built his solid business reputation on outstand- ing customer service, competi- tive pricing, a staff of professional painters and adher- ing to the highest standard of ex- cellence for each and every project, be it a single room or an entire house. Starting with the outside of your home, Keith and his staff are experts at carefully power washing cedar shakes to remove mildew and environmental de- bris. Using the most advanced clear to allow proper rainwater fort and expense. Quality work pressure washing units on the drainage. Did you know that and professional results are what market, Keith’s Painting removes clogged gutters can cause leaks sets Keith’s Painting apart. the dirt, without compacting it and attract mosquitos? If left to Have you noticed Keith’s signs into the surface of your shingles. backup and hold water, ice dams around town? Each lawn sign Following a thorough cleaning, a form in winter, jeopardizing the represents another satisfied high quality stain is applied, pro- integrity of your gutters. A little client. Keith’s Painting is both li- tecting your home’s exterior from maintenance goes a long way! censed and insured and Keith’s the damaging effects of sun and Ready to move on to your loyal clients are his best refer- rain. Is your vinyl siding looking home’s interior? A fresh coat of ences. Be sure to keep your eye dull and dingy? A professional paint can transform a room. out for Keith’s distinctive truck, a power wash not only protects Keith and staff are sticklers for very cleverly repurposed utility your investment, but makes the detail. Wall repairs, correcting vehicle! Call Keith at 672-7510 exterior of your home look like slight imperfections and spack- for your next painting and pow- new. ling are the first order of business erwashing Don’t forget about your walk- as your room is readied for a project. ways and patios. Keeping these new look. Time to remove wall- Keith and surfaces free of moss and mold paper? This time-consuming task staff wish not only enhances the look of and wall prep is handled effi- their your outdoor space, but keeps ciently and right the first time. neighbors these surfaces from becoming Paint can react to old adhesive in St. James dangerously slippery. residue left on your wall after a beautiful As the leaves begin to fall, it is paper is removed, causing you and important to keep your gutters frustration as well as wasted ef- colorful fall. 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