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MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Ballet Education S • T • J • A • M • E • S and Scholarship Fund, Inc. (BESFI) ...... 4 AROUND TOWN Smithtown East H.S. 40th Reunion ...... 6 STAFF Become an AARP Volunteer ...... 6 Investing in St. James ...... 8 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Music and More at the Beach ...... 10 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Farmer’s Market at St. James Lutheran ..12 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer Eagle Court of Honor ...... 14 Food Pantry Donations Still Needed ...... 16 William Garthe ...... Advertising IN THE NEWS Sales Driver Responsibility Scholarship Awarded...... 18 Stony Brook University Hospital’s Ongoing Blood Drive ...... 20 Pet-A-Palooza at Little Shelter ...... 20 OUR TOWN Donate a Musical Instrument to Hungry for Music ...... 22 – ST. JAMES – Sons of Italy’s Variety Show a Huge Success ...... 23 SACCE Awards Dinner Recipients ...... 24 is a monthly publication produced Temple Beth Chai Calendar ...... 24 exclusively for the people of Portals to the Past: Summer Programs for Children ...... 63 St. James, Nissequogue and Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Mills Pond House Gallery Events ...... 28-30 Call 631-862-9849 for Long Island Museum Events...... 30, 34, 36-38, 50-52 Advertising & Copy Deadline The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings ...... 32-33 Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series ...... 38 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 40 every residence & business in the Smithtown Historical Society Happenings ...... 42 11780 zip code area The Jazz Loft Event Schedule ...... 44-45 (6559 total copies mailed) Gallery North Presents Household Narratives ...... 46 St. James Post Office Permit #10 Three Village Historical Society Events ...... 48 St. James, NY 11780 Programs Offered at the Library...... 54-62 CELEBRATIONS ...... 64 Published by Graphics du jour, Ltd. POET’S CORNER ...... 64 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 DESIGN IDEAS ...... 66 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 NATURE PAGES For Kids (and Adults) ...... 67-68 email: [email protected] NATURALLY SPEAKING ...... 70 website: www.ourtownstjames.com REALTY -WISE ...... 72-73 Not responsible for typographical errors...... 74 We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or FINANCIAL FOCUS refuse to print editorial or advertising material FAMILY MOVE NIGHT - AUGUST 9 ...... 75 deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image or unsuitable for its readers. OBITUARIES ...... 76 Copyright © 2017 HEALTH NOTES Graphics du jour, Ltd. Getting a Hearing Test May Be Good for Your Memory ...... 78 All Rights Reserved Essential Oil Travel Companions ...... 80 Ask Ron Villano ...... 81 What is Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)? ...... 82-83 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 84 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 86-87

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Gypsy Dance - Summer program classes in character ballet prepare dancers for different ballet roles. Ballet Education and Scholarship Fund, Inc. (BESFI) Flowerfield with the primary purpose of pro- deux, port de bras, contempo- PO Box 2146 moting ballet education in Suf- rary/modern and theatrical St. James, NY 11780 folk County. By providing grants dance. 631-584-0192 and scholarships and offering In providing professionally [email protected] workshops to local dancers, staged dance performances, BESFI enables young artists to BESFI is able to promote the arts by Elizabeth Isabelle participate in ballet programs not by catering to the need for young Welcome to BESFI 2017, Long readily available to them or artists to perform and the com- Island’s Master Summer Work- which are beyond their financial munity’s desire for quality enter- shop with Artistic Director Valia resources. tainment. To everyone’s benefit, Seiskaya. Created in 1981, the For over 36 years, the BESFI BESFI has had unparalleled suc- BESFI Summer Workshop is de- summer program has stressed a cess in bringing noted guest signed to provide professional full range of class work. Al- artists and teachers to Long Is- training for serious students of though varying slightly year to land. BESFI awarded $5,000 in ballet. The Ballet Education and year courses offered include summer program scholarships for Scholarship Fund Inc. (BESFI) is a classical technique with special- 2017, thus pushing total cumula- not-for-profit organization incor- ized classes in variations, pointe, tive scholarships and stipends to porated in the State of New York allegro, character ballet, pas de a total value well in excess of $280,000. Mme. Valia Seiskaya was with the Greek National Opera for 17 years and as a featured soloist, toured Europe and Russia. In 1974, she established the Seiskaya Ballet School and in 1981, the Seiskaya Ballet Acad- emy, which has national recogni- tion as an outstanding professional reparatory program. Seiskaya coached dancers have captured numerous national and regional titles, including a Presi- dential Scholar in the Arts Cita- tion. Students have competed with notable merit in ten international ballet competitions, plac- ing as semi-finalists and finalists Pointe and speciality classes in petite and grand allegro, port de bras and and capturing three gold medals repertoire challenge students. continued on page 85

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Smithtown H.S. East 40th Reunion Planned for July 22 The Smithtown High School quet, dessert, top shelf open bar rates for hotel accommodations East Class of 1977 will hold their for 4 hours and music by a DJ. will follow. Visit facebook page: 40th reunion dinner dance on Send payment along with your https://www.facebook.com/SHSE Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Villa name (and guest, if applicable), 1977, or email questions to: Lombardi’s in Holbrook from email, phone number to: [email protected] and please 7:30-11:30 p.m. Gail Keane give your contact info to If you plan to attend, please PO Box 264 https://goo.gl/forms/NeZfJ32HQI send your payment of $110 per Nesconset, NY 11767 cUZvik1. person, which includes: passed More information on the hors d’oeuvres, a 3-course ban- weekend festivities and group Attention AARP Members! Make a difference in your come to the Smithtown Histori- officers will be the guests. community... learn more about cal Society’s Frank Brush Barn, For additional information becoming an AARP volunteer. 211 Middle Country Road in contact Olive Makris at AARP is a leader in creating Smithtown on August 10, Sep- 631-724-1273 or at olive- positive change via local com- tember 14, October 12, Novem- [email protected] or visit munity service and advocacy, ber 9 and December 14. www.aarp.org/ny and they do this with the help of Meetings are from 1-3 p.m., the hundreds of volunteers age 50 second Thursday of each month. and over, right here on Long Is- On August 10, the guest For Advertisining land. If you want an opportunity speaker will be Suffolk County Rates & Information to make a difference in some- Police Commissioner Timothy D. Call 631-862-9849 one’s life and in your community, Sini. In September, the K-9 police

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Investing In St. James and the Spoon Leaf Yucca by William Garthe ishing the gravel in the parking coming to Lake Avenue, just What does a Spoon Leaf lot. This investment is for their south of Woodlawn Avenue. The Yucca, a.ka. Adam’s Needle, business making their place property is part of the site that plant have to do with making more pleasant for customers to CVS wanted to develop. You can St. James a place to bring new visit and shop. pass by to see the progress. I tenants and businesses to invest? Getting back to the Yucca have spoken to the owner and Well read on and see. plant... What caught my eye was was asked not to discuss any- I wanted to continue the con- the bloom that stands about five thing other than that it is a med- versation from last month about feet high with sprays of white ical practice coming soon. I will the positive goings on here in flowers – which is just amazing. be giving an update when they Our Town. You may know what I looked this plant up on the In- are ready. an Adam’s Needle Yucca plant is, ternet, only to learn that this If you know of anyone think- or not. Well, one is visible from bloom has a seven-year cycle, ing of opening a new business, my office window. I tell you this similar to the different cycles we do them a favor and recommend because it is part of the land- experience in business. Some Our Town, St. James. You can be scaping motif of my business businesses have to scale up to very confident in that suggestion. neighbor, Inside-Out Kitchens, grow and sometimes a business Baths & More, located at 367 has to scale down somewhat to Editor’s Note: William Garthe, Owner/Broker of Lake Avenue in St. James. They continue in business. These cy- Reliance Real Estate, 359 Lake Avenue, are tenants at this location and cles are as natural as the seven- St. James, has over 25 years in the have been doing extensive exte- year bloom of the Adam’s renovation business as an award-winning rior and interior improvements Needle Yucca plant. That’s what contractor, and specializes in the sale and rental of both residential and business since they moved in, including is so exciting about being in your properties. Call 631-862-9000, landscaping – removing trees, own business. [email protected] with any planting, mulching and replen- We have a new doctor’s office questions.

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St. James Lutheran Church Hosts Farmer’s Market by Kathryn Cortelyou St. James Lutheran Church St. James Lutheran Church is pleased to be hosting the St. James Farmer’s Market in its first season! The Market takes place every Saturday from 9-1, rain or shine, through October 28 in our parking lot on Woodlawn Ave between 1st and 2nd Avenues. Take a look at the original Two There are many great vendors Sons painting and the community bringing local produce, baked painting so far! goods, pickles, pretzels, etc! Some weeks there is a singer as painting table just for kids soon! well. The Community Associa- Pastor Neil Mittelstaedt and tion of Greater St. James has a crew from the St. James Lutheran raffle each week and lots of in- Church will be out and about in formation on getting involved in the Market and would love to making St. James the place to be! meet everyone! Please stop in to see our great We would like to thank the project in progress! You may Community Association of have seen those beautifully Greater St. James and LI Green painted panels on our lawn fac- Markets for bringing such a won- ing 2nd Avenue! We are painting derful community event to St. a different panel each week that James! when completed will be the For more information about St. story of the Prodigal Son as de- have already left their mark on James Lutheran Church visit our picted by artist James Janknegt in the painting! website at www.stjlc.com. If his painting “The Two Sons.” We We also have fun for the kids! you’d like to see more of James invite anyone who would like to Little ones can color, have their Janknegt’s work, his website is paint a portion of the mural to faces painted, and get balloon www.bcartfarm.com join in. Market goers of all ages animals. We plan to have a See you at the Market!

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Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta attended the Eagle Court of Honor for Boy Scout Troop 301 of St. James at the St. James Lutheran Church, which hosts the troop. The scouts earned their required merit badges, demon- strated that they have learned to be leaders and completed the tasks necessary to become an Eagle Scout. For his community service project, Erik Stickevers did some work at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. He built an arbor to mark the entrance to the dog path and created a safety barrier between the exercise yards for Pictured at the Eagle Court of Honor (L-R) are: Joseph Madonia, Michael the dogs at the shelter. Eric’s Panagiotopoulos, Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta, Peter Panagiotopou- work will enhance the dog walk- los and Erik Stickevers. ing trail at the site. built a plywood platform to fix walls and installed cabinets and Peter Panagiotopoulos dean uneven area of the floor. In a counter top to provide a better cided to do his project to benefit addition, he added plywood un- working environment for the vet- the St. James Lutheran Church as derneath the riser to the staircase erans. His project was done as a a thank you for hosting the to make it look more attractive. thank you to the veterans for all Troop’s meetings. He removed Michael Panagiotopoulos did they have done and continue to everything from the basement his community service project do for our country. and then installed a waterproof for the American Legion Hall in For his Eagle Scout project, floor in the recreation area and St. James. He renovated the stor- Joseph Madonia built six tables the office at the Church. He also age area by waterproofing the for the Guide Dog Foundation to be used for training and exercis- ing the guide dogs. Prior to Joseph taking on this task, the Foundation had only one table which they could use for this Soul Brew: purpose. At the ceremony, Suffolk An urban, funky and cozy coffee shop and eatery! County Leg. Rob Trotta said, “Thank you for inviting me, as I BREAKFAST find attending the Eagle Court of Honor to be an enjoyable part of & LUNCH my job and it makes me proud to know how many Eagle Scouts I Served Daily ‘til 4 PM have in my legislative district. I • Dine In or Take Out • am very impressed by how many past Eagle Scouts also attend • Specialty Coffees & Teas • these ceremonies. Achieving the Crumb Cake Latte • Homemade Pastries • Custom Egg Sandwich rank of Eagle Scout is a great ac- complishment and one that will LIVE MUSIC - 7-10 PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday be with you for the rest of your OPEN MIC NIGHT Thursday lives. You should all be an inspi- In the ration to your younger scouts 556-18 Route 25A, St. James, NY, 11780 Green Hills and the other teenagers of this 631-250-9238 Shopping great county.” Visit us @ facebook.com/soulbrewstjames Center OUR TOWN • JULY 2017 – 15 –

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

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OUR TOWN • JULY 2017 – 18 – IN THE NEWS

Driver Responsibility Scholarship Awarded The Goldstein family, of Head looking in the mirror to apply of the Harbor, has taken “Driver lipstick, eating while driving, Responsibility” into their own having friends in the car that hands. For the past 37 years, in were noisy and clowning the name of Randy Melissa around, and drinking while Goldstein, their beloved daugh- driving. Though these distrac- ter and sister, a scholarship has tions are terrifying, with been awarded to a senior at technology the distractions have Smithtown High School West mounted... texting while driving who best articulated their does not allow for paying atten- thoughts, in writing, about driver tion to traffic, pedestrians, bicy- responsibility. Randy was in the clists, STOP signs and other first graduating class in that High drivers. Whatever takes your eyes School. Friends of the Goldsteins and mind off the road and kickstarted this scholarship in driving are DISTRACTIONS. 1979, with theater parties. As adults, we know that it Through the years the family takes just a split second, to make has read thousands of entries a decision. That decision might from applicants applying for this Randy Melissa Goldstein be the one that means life or award.The entries are always death, yours or someone elses. thoughtful and are right on tar- have changed dramatically Losing Randy was devastating to get. through the years. Years ago dis- her family and her friends, and What was most disturbing to tractions were more like… find- the Goldstein family wants to the young drivers were distrac- ing a station on the radio that make it, so that drivers come tions while driving. Distractions played the music the driver liked, home safely to their family. Kyle Connects to H.S. Drivers With His Poem Kyle Hauptman, a June 2017 graduate of Smithtown West High School, is the recipient of the 37th Randy Melissa Goldstein Memorial Scholarship Award for Driver Responsibility. His award-winning entry was the following poem: Congratulations ! You’ve got your license Be careful, drive safe, and don’t get distracted You’ve got your car Your safety and others can easily be impacted

You’ve got your freedom Don’t race, don’t text, and certainly don’t drink To go near and far Use your head and always think

This privilege isn’t free Your car was a gift, and it can bring you much joy It comes with a price But if not used correctly, it’s a weapon…not a toy. So listen carefully and take my advice

Driver responsibility is a prime concern for our family, every family and the larger community. Reaching High School seniors through this Scholarship Competition is our hope that the roads will be safer for all. –ARLINE GOLDSTEIN

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Serving a Community One Donor at a Time Did you know that Stony bly helping a neighbor or a Brook University Hospital has a friend. Blood Bank Donor Room where Third, registered nurses pro- you can donate blood at your vide one-on-one personal care to convenience and the blood every donor for their entire visit. products are used to help indi- So whether it’s your first visit or viduals in our community? It is 100th, you can be confident that an independent collection facil- you are in good hands. The ity (not affiliated with the Ameri- Blood Bank is committed to the can Red Cross or New York well-being of its donors and their Blood Supply) and it provides wellness always surpasses the patients at the Stony Brook Uni- need for blood. versity Hospital with blood prod- The demand for blood in our ucts they need. drive! Accommodating the pub- country, state and town is great While blood is the most com- lic is of the utmost importance, and where you decide to donate mon form of donation received, therefore, the Blood Bank is is not nearly as important as the they also collect platelets which open 6 days a week, Monday act of donating itself. Neverthe- are needed by adults and chil- through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. less, the Stony Brook University dren to treat many different dis- and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Hospital Blood Bank hopes that eases. Located on the 5th floor walk-ins are welcome also (park- you will consider donating with (main lobby level) of Stony ing is validated in the Hospital them in the future. Please sup- Brook University Hospital, the Patient/Visitor parking lot). This port our community and help a Blood Bank is dependent on the means you can make an appoint- friend or neighbor; call 631-444- generosity of the public since ment which fits your schedule DONATE (631-444-3662), or go there is no substitute for blood or and you don’t have to wait on a online to donateblood.stony- platelets. long line and get rushed in or brookmedicine.edu and sched- There are several reasons why out. ule an appointment to donate donating blood or platelets at the Second, 100% of the blood blood or platelets and help the Stony Brook University Hospital that is donated at the Stony Stony Brook University Hospital Blood Bank is a good idea. Brook University Hospital Blood Blood Bank save lives. First, every day is a blood Bank stays at the Hospital, possi- Little Shelter’s Annual Pet-A-Palooza Set for August 19 & 20 Little Shelter Animal Rescue & Adoption Center, 33 Warner Road, Huntington, NY, will be holding its annual PET-A- PALOOZA on Saturday, August 19 and Sunday, August 20. The shelter will be open both days from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a fun- filled weekend that will include food, music and entertainment, search and rescue displays, Little Shelter alumni festivities, children’s games, face painting, and a huge Chinese auction. Coupled with this exciting Please join the folks at Little If you are considering adding a event is a Blessing of the Ani- Shelter for a great weekend. You canine or kitty companion to mals. The blessing will com- won’t want to miss it! You could your home, Pet-A-Palooza is a mence at 3 p.m. on Sunday, meet your new “best friend” at great place to start your search – August 20. Everyone is welcome Little Shelter’s Pet-A-Palooza Little Shelter will have hundreds to bring their pets to the shelter, 2017. Admission is FREE how- of adoptable animals looking for to receive a special blessing in ever monetary donations would loving homes. In addition, they this very touching ceremony that be greatly appreciated. For more will be hosting several other res- celebrates the bond we have information please call cue groups with adoptable pets. with our beloved pets. 631-368-8770.

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Pictured at the Annual SACCE Awards Dinner (L-R): Diane Jacino, Carlos Oliveros, Geraldine Jansen; and Hugo Estrada. SACCE Awards Dinner Recipients The Suffolk Association for tion Support Staff. In addition, and support staff in Suffolk Continuing Community Educa- students Carlos Oliveros and County who make a difference in tion (SACCE) honored Diane Ja- Hugo Estrada were recognized the world of Adult Literacy. Pat cino as Outstanding for mastering English as a Sec- Russo, Director of Adult Educa- Teacher-of-the-Year for Smith- ond Language and College and tion for Smithtown Central town Central School District’s Career Readiness skills. School District, along with col- Adult Basic Education program The Annual SACCE Awards leagues, family and friends hap- along with Geraldine Jansen as Dinner, held this June, celebrates pily joined in the celebration! Outstanding Continuing Educa- exceptional teachers, students Temple Beth Chai Calendar Temple Beth Chai Membership Open House Open House event. Learn about Conservative Synagogue Thursday, July 20, 7-8:30 p.m. all the religious, educational and 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge Come and visit the synagogue social opportunities that are 631-724-5807 and meet Rabbi Rhonda Nebel, available at this warm and wel- email: [email protected] members of the Temple Board coming Conservative synagogue, www.bethchaiofhauppauge.com and fellow congregants at an Please contact Lori in the Temple Office for more information at 631-724-5807.

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Mills Pond House Gallery Features Inspired by Long Island Art Exhibit With Long Island as muse and art as medium, Mills Pond Gallery invited artists to share their creations of Long Island places that have stirred their artist souls. Inspired by Long Island will be on view through August 5, 2017 at the Mills Pond Gallery, 660 Route 25A in St. James. The exhibition will include the works of 28 Long Island artists from 18 Long Island communities. Works have been created using ink, colored pencil, mixed media, graphite, solarplate etching, pastel, oil, watercolor and acrylic. Featured artists are: Chris Ann Ambery, Lana Bal- lot, Ross Barbera, Renee Blank, Carol Ceraso, Ken- neth Cerreta, Patricia Cisek, Teresa Cromwell, Essie Freilach, Donna Gabus, Vivian Gattuso, Donna Grossman, Kari Kaczmarek, Jim Kelson, Lynn Kin- sella, John Yannis Koch, Rasma Kupers Dos, Linda Louis, Gustavo Lucin, Griffin P. Reynolds, Matthew Old Barn, Caleb Smith Park Reynolds, Robert Roehrig, Kathee Shaff Kelson, by Gisela Skoglund. Gisela Skoglund, Rita Swanteson, Julie Thomas- Sundays 12 noon-4 p.m. The gallery is closed Mon- Zucker, Shirley Weiner and Patty Yantz. days and Tuesdays and holidays. Please call 631- Mills Pond House Gallery hours are: Wednesdays, 862-6575 or visit www.stacarts.org for directions or Thursdays, Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays and additional information.

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What’s Happening at the Mills Pond House Gallery The Mills Pond House Gallery, for-profit, community arts organi- Artists will share their creations located at 660 Route 25A, St. zation. Exhibit Sponsorships are of Long Island places. James, is dedicated to exhibiting available for many exhibits, con- AUGUST 19 the work of local, regional, and certs and workshops. If you are The Colors of the Night national artists and is open to the interested in sponsoring one of Opening Reception, 2-4 p.m. public Monday through Friday, their innovative exhibitions or Meet the Artists 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday programs, call 631-862-6575. and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 AUGUST 19-SEPT. 30 p.m. Admission is free. For addi- JULY The Colors of the Night tional information call the Smith- Through August 5 This juried fine art exhibition will town Township Arts Council at Inspired by Long Island encompass ALL varieties of noc- 631-862-6575 or visit their web- The Island’s spectacular land- turnal art. Twilight/dusk, dawn, site at www.stacarts.org scapes, have been captured in urban, interiors, landscapes, fig- The Smithtown Township Arts the works of artists throughout ures etc. are all possibilities. No Council is an independent, not- history. subject is off limits. Sunday is Fun Day at LIM FREE Admission and Family Activities July 23 On Sunday, July 23 from 1 to Smithtown, story time with local gallery, A 4 p.m. the Long Island Museum, author Cindy Sommer, nature- Bayman’s located at 1200 Route 25A in themed crafts and much more. Art. Fi- Stony Brook, will welcome par- Museum admission and activities nally, the ents and children of all ages with are free and suitable for all ages. Carriage Museum is home to 10 FREE admission on Exhibitions currently on dis- galleries exploring the history of Family Fun Day. play include Midnight Rum: Long transportation before the inven- Activities for the day Island Prohibition, Lumen Martin tion of the automobile. include a visit with Winter: An Artist Rediscovered For additional information, guests from the and Edible Eden, Art from Long call 631-751-0066 or visit the Guide Dog Island's Forests, Fields and Wa- museum web site at Founda- ters. The Visitors Center includes www.longislandmuseum.org. tion of the permanent wildfowl decoy

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The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings The Atelier at Flowerfield is an by Christian White, will run Plein Air art studio steeped in the old mas- through August 31. with John Traynor ter tradition, unique in that pro- August 3-5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. fessional artists paint and teach Art History Lecture Series Fee: $450 alongside their students in the with Kevin McEvoy John will perform frequent North Light Painting Studio. Per- Thurs., July 20, Aug. 3, 17, 31 demonstrations, and weather sonalized training in drawing FREE permitting, all student painting and painting for artists of all Art History through the ages will be conducted outdoors. ages, at all levels of achievement from Giotto to Sargent. Some of the principles covered is offered. The Atelier at Flower- are: atmospheric perspective, field is a non profit 501(c)3 or- Fundamentals of Graphic Novel values to create light and ganization located at 2 Flower- Creation with James Beihl shadow, progressions to describe field, Suite 15, in St. James. July 20-22, 2-5 p.m. the light source and organizing If you would like to schedule a Fee: $165 light in a painting tour of the facilities or sign up for This workshop is a comprehen- Sight-Size Plein Air a FREE trial class call 631-250- sive look at the multidisciplinary with Marc Dalessio 9009 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M- approach that is integral to mak- August 12-14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. F, or email: ing sequential art, and entertain- Fee: $450 administrator@atelierflower- ment design. Students will apply the use of the field.org or visit their website at “sight-size” technique as applied www.atelierflowerfield.org Clothed Figure en Plein Air to painting en plein air, as well with Kevin McEvoy Friday Night Open Figure as composition, color theory, July 27-29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fridays, July 21, 28, 6-9 p.m. painting techniques and materi- Fee: $330 $20/person, per class als. This course in figure drawing and Work with a live model for a 3- painting teaches students how to Painting Seascapes with Pastels hour uninstructed session of see the model by means of the with Lana Ballot short and long poses. Easels and sight-size approach, and to un- August 18-20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. drawing boards are provided. derstand the comparative meas- Fee: $330 Christian White: Recent Work urements of the human form by Beginner students will get an in- Opening Exhibition means of comparative anatomy. troduction to the pastel medium Exhibition featuring recent works continued on facing page

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continued sight size method of drawing and Novel Design, giving students and seascape genre. Intermedi- painting, which facilitates the the opportunity to utilize their ate students will have deeper un- identification and rendering of drawing skills to conceptualize derstanding of color and correct proportions, halftones, and execute up to three frames composition and apply it to the shadow shapes and value rela- in a graphic novel story of their seascape. tionships. own invention. Fee includes a basic drawing materials kit Plein Air The second week begins Graphic which has a value of $25. with Christian White August 24-26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee: $330 Classes will involve group and instructor critiques, a free ex- change of ideas and professional advice, and will involve painting from a live model some of the time, as well as working outside or from set-ups, as the needs of the group dictate. SUMMER CLASSES Classical Art for the Young with Wendy Jensen Mon-Fri, Aug. 7-11, Age: 7-11 $40/day or $200/course Students will engage in hands-on creative activities learning about using primary and secondary colors. Summer Plein Air with Pastels with Lana Ballot Tues., Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 4-week program, $55/class Students will learn to create a strong composition by simplify- ing shapes and using color layer- ing techniques.

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OUR TOWN • JULY 2017 – 36 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Dog Days of Summer Esqimaux Dog, Exhibition Highlights William Sidney Man’s Best Friend Mount, 1859 On Friday, August 11, the Long Island Museum, located at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Brook, will herald in the dog days of summer with Dog Days: Portraits of Man's Best Friend, a new exhibition including oils, watercolors and photographs of dogs by various artists. The exhibition is on display in the Art Museum through December 31, 2017 and the museum has several public programs planned to accompany it. Americans love dogs. Whether in the 19th century or today, anyone observing the daily activity in our streets, sidewalks, yards and neighborhoods will find dogs and their human companions. They guard homes from pests and strangers, accompany hunters and farmers as they work, participate in sports and competitions, and serve as beloved family pets. Their constant presence in our lives has made them natural subjects for artists, companies selling consumer goods, and photographers. The Long Island Museum’s col- lections reflect two centuries of these interactions between people and their pooches. Perhaps the most famous activity involving dogs on continued on page 38

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2017 Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series The Friends of the Smithtown ted at the concerts. Southbound • Country Hits Library and Leg. Rob Trotta are The Friends of The Smithtown Thursday, July 20 • 8 p.m. pleased to present the 2017 Library continues its 13th annual Dennis Cannataro Family Sum- free outdoor summer concert se- Just Sixties • Hits of the 60’s mer Concert Series for your en- ries. The shows are held on Thursday, July 27 • 8 p.m. joyment. Bring your chairs or Thursday evenings and begin blankets with you for these FREE promptly at 8 p.m., but it is rec- The LPs • Hits of the 70’s concerts! ommended that you plan on ar- Thursday, August 3 • 8 p.m. In case of inclement weather riving early. The concerts take on the day of the event, please place on the front lawn of the Arena Rock • Classic Rock Hits call Smithtown Library Main Build- Thursday, August 10, 8 p.m. 631-360-2480 ext. 231 or go to ing, 1 North Country Road. www.smithlib.org after 3:00 pm. NO PETS or SMOKING al- Hurricane • Classic Hits Pets and smoking are not permit- lowed. Thursday, August 17, 8 p.m. The Dog Days of Summer continued from page 36 and Alexander Kruse were care- capture dogs as beloved pets Long Island was fox hunting. The ful observers of daily life on Long with lives of leisure, as Long Is- Meadow Brook Hounds, Smith- Island in the 19th and 20th cen- land shifted from rural to subur- town Hunt, and Suffolk Hounds turies, and captured dogs as they ban living. were among the clubs operating relaxed, played and accompa- In conjunction with the Dog in Nassau and Suffolk counties nied their owners everywhere. Days exhibition, the museum from the late 19th through the With a few exceptions, dogs will host Summer Thursday on late 20th centuries. These clubs were rarely the main focus of August 17, 2017 when families organized riders, horses and these works of art, but nonethe- are invited to pack a cooler and packs of hounds to chase either a less were a ubiquitous part of the enjoy a picnic on the lawn with fox or a trail of anise scent local landscape. Dogs gained music by the Cuomo Family dragged across the landscape greater prominence in the early Band. The exhibition is open prior to the hunt. 20th century with the growth of after hours and admission is Artists such as William Sidney personal photography. Family FREE from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitors Mount, William Moore Davis, snapshots and studio portraits will meet four-legged guests from the Middle Country Public Li- brary’s Mutt Club and children are invited to bring their favorite Something Great Is Now Even Better! stuffed pooches for a “dog gone” good time! For more dog related VILLAGE PRESBYTERIAN PRE-SCHOOL events scheduled for the fall, visit Learning as a Great Adventure longislandmuseum.org. Regular museum admission is • 50 Years Experience coME $10/adults, $7/seniors 62 and • Individualized Attention older, $5/students ages 6-17. • Large Fenced In Playground Join uS Museum hours are: Thursday • Strong Literacy Program ThiS Fall through Saturday, 10 a.m. to • Emphasis on Math & Science 5 p.m. and Sunday, 12 noon to Limited openings 5 p.m. For more information, • Secure Classroom Environment Still call 631-751-0066 or visit the • Non-Sectarian Available! museum web site at • 2 Day 2 Year Old Separation Program www.longislandmuseum.org • 3 Day 3 Year Old Program • 3 & 4 Day 4 Year Old Program WATCH FOR OUR NEW SUMMER PROGRAMS VILLAGE For Info Call 631-724-9382 PRESBYTERIAN 175 East Main Street, Smithtown PRE-SCHOOL visit us at www.vpps.org

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Nesconset, NY — Custom Waterfall Nissequogue, NY — Custom Designed Create memories while you sit out on your front porch on Enjoy every amenity in this home surrounded by nature with a beautiful sunny day and admire the lush landscaping that water views of the Long Island Sound. This large, open floor plan surrounds this beautiful home. Located on a quiet street near home offers a billiard room and a theatre room with wet-bar for shopping, dining and movie theatre, this home offers all the your entertaining pleasure. Choose to enjoy yourself on one of conveniences of modern day living. SD #1. MLS# 2896938 several patios to choose from or enter your gazebo for a relaxing $779,000. quiet retreat. SD #1. MLS# 2941249. $1,400,000.

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Smithtown Performing Arts Center The Smithtown Performing Arts doing the “Flippy Floppy Floory” Smithtown Performing Arts Center, located at 2 East Main dance all night long! Center’s 15th Anniversary Street in Smithtown, brings pro- 2002-2017 Elements fessional live entertainment to Saturday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. August 18, 2017, 8 p.m. our backyard at affordable Tickets: $75 Tickets: $40 prices. Come celebrate 15 wonderful The ultimate Earth, Wind & Fire Ticket prices range from $20- years of Long Island theatre. tribute band recreates the $35 unless otherwise noted, Enjoy a revue of some of their sounds and sensations from this group rates available. Call the best performances with some of 70’s and 80’s super group. box office at 631-724-3700 for their best performers. Also in- reservations or visit their website Beatlemania! cluded is a small buffet, wine at www.smithtownpac.org. September 2, 2017, 8 p.m. and beer in the ticket cost. This is Tickets: $40 not a night to miss. This Beatles tribute is back. Enjoy The New Mel Brooks Musical a night with John, Paul, George Tickets: Adults/$35 Young Frankenstein and Ringo as they sing all the Thursday Matinee/$20 Through August 20, 2017 classics. Children/Students/$20 Tickets: $35/adults, $32/seniors, $20/students Man of La Mancha Subscription plans available at It’s Alive! The electrifying adapta- September 9-October 22, 2017 substantial savings. Call the box tion of Mel Brooks’ monstrously Tickets: $35/adults, $32/seniors, office at 631-724-3700 more in- funny film. $20/students formation. Don Quixote Returns - The clas- Become a member and save Elephant and Piggie’s sic musical of a dying old man’s with additional benefits. Annual ”We Are in a Play” quest for the impossible dream. membership is $75 and a life- CHILDREN’S THEATER time membership is $300. Bene- Through August 20, 2017 Disney’s – fits include additional 10% All Tickets: $15 Beauty and the Beast, Jr. discount on the purchase of tick- Get ready for a musical experi- CHILDREN’S THEATRE ets to any performance or sub- ence ripped from the pages of September 16-October 29, 2017 scription package, preferred Mo Willems’s beloved, award- All Tickets: $15 status for seating, and much winning, best-selling children’s The beloved fairytale come more. books that will leave audiences to life!

Please join the Smithtown Historical Society for a Wine & Liquor Retirement BBQ Choose from our large selection of Fine Wine, in honor of World Class Champagnes & Spirits from around the world. WE SELL Bradley Harris MEGa MILLIoNS, President of the BeriNger StAg’S leAp DaILY NUMBERS, eTc. Smithtown Historical Society White Chardonnay Zinfandel NApA VAlleY 20% OFF Friday, July 28, 2017 $ 99 $ 99 Any 1 Bottle of Wine 6:00-9:00 p.m. 9 23 750 ML Cash & Carry Only. Coupon Cash & Carry Only. Coupon Cash & Carry Only. Coupon must Be presented at Checkout. must Be presented at Checkout. must Be presented at Checkout. Frank Brush Barn Cannot be Combined With Any Cannot be Combined With Any Cannot be Combined With Any 211 Middle Country Road Other Offer. expires 8/15/17 Other Offer. expires 8/15/17 Other Offer. expires 8/15/17 Smithtown Open Monday-thursday 9 AM-8 pM, Friday & Saturday 9 AM-9 pM • Sunday 12-6 pm 430-04 North Country Road (Rte. 25a), St. James, NY 11780 Admission: $25 per person Reservations Required e q r y 631-862-7020 St. James Colonial Shopping plaza Call 631-265-6768 OUR TOWN • JULY 2017 – 41 –

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Smithtown Historical Society Happenings Since 1955 the Smithtown son at 7 p.m. Partnered with dancing. Dress up in your poo- Historical Society has worked to Dance Magic Ballroom Dance dle skirts or penny loafers and ensure that the history of Smith- Studio of St. James. dance the night away. You MUST town Township and our Long Is- register in advance. land heritage are preserved and History Happy Hour interpreted for the education and Bahama Breeze Bluegrass Jam / Song Circle enjoyment of current and future 612 SmithHaven Mall at the Frank Brush Barn, generations. Lake Grove 2-7 p.m. Their mission is carried out Thursdays: July 20, Aug. 17, $5 donation/jammers through collection, conservation Sept. 21, 5:15 p.m. FREE/listeners and preservation, research, exhi- The Smithtown Historical So- Sundays, Aug. 6, Sept. 10, Oct. bitions, publications, educa- ciety invites you to join them at 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 2 tional programs, support of History Happy Hour and enjoy a The Bluegrass Club of Long Is- regional heritage organizations, different conversation each land hosts a bluegrass jam every living history events, community month about local history. month usually on the first Sun- library and archives. July 20 Coming to America, day at the Brush Barn. Come at The Historical Society main- Sharing Our Stories by any time. All are welcome - play- tains six houses and eight out- League of Women Voters ers and listeners. buildings at three locations: Aug. 17 Epenetus Smith Tavern Obadiah Smith House, Caleb by Joshua Ruff TALES FOR TOTS – FREE Smith House and their 22-acre Sept. 21Pollock & Beyond: 631-360-2480 Village of the Branch Historic Long Island Art History Smithtown Historical Society’s District Site. by Meagan Gandolfo Roseneath Cottage The Smithtown Historical So- Cocktail and appetizers available 239 Middle Country Road ciety, holds a number of events for purchase. Smithtown during the year. For further infor- Storytime for children 3-5 mation about any of their pro- years with caregiver. 2nd Friday grams call 631-265-6768. of each month -11 a.m. Discover a new theme through EvENTS reading each month. Register by 631-265-6768 calling the Main Branch of the Frank Brush Barn Smithtown Library - 631-360- 211 Middle Country Road 2480. Smithtown August 11 - Camping Sock Hop September 8 - Cooking Ballroom, Latin and Swing Friday, July 21, 6 p.m. October 13 - Halloween Dancing at the Frank Brush Barn Fee: $40/members; November 17- Thanksgiving* 1st Saturday of each month, $45/non-members December 8 - Holiday / Winter 7-10 p.m. Celebrate a good ol’ fashioned Join this monthly dance party. sock hop at the Frank Brush *Note: Program will be held on the Complimentary 30-minute les- Barn. Enjoy flashbacks, food and 3rd Friday of the month.

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The Jazz Loft Happenings The Jazz Loft at Stony Brook, Wednesday, August 9 through located at 275 Christian Avenue Sunday, August 13 in Stony Brook, is an exhibition, THE 3RD ANNuAL preservation, education and per- HARBOR JAzz FESTIvAL formance center which houses a Wednesday, August 9, 7 p.m. vast collection of jazz memora- The Art of Jazz: The Jazz Loft Jam bilia. The Jazz Loft hosts jam ses- Wednesday, July 26 Band plays while Atelier Artists sions, lectures on jazz and Jazz Loft Jam Band Open Jam paint. Special VIP Gallery Open- presents a variety of concerts. and the Art of Jazz - artists from ing and VIP reception. Some of the concerts in the com- the Atelier at Flowerfield paint Tickets: $75 ing months are sponsored by while the music plays. Olivia and Harlan Fischer of Thursday, August 10, 7 p.m. Tickets: 7 p.m./$10; Open Jam Head of the Harbor. Ray Anderson and His Pocket from 8-9:30 p.m./$5 The Jazz Loft is open Thursday Brass Band. Trombonist Ander- through Saturday, 12 noon to 5 Thursday, July 27, 7-9:30 p.m. son has been described as one of p.m. Tickets: Adults/$10; seniors interplay Jazz Orchestra the most compelling original 62+/$7; students/$5; children 12 Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, trombonists of his generation. and under are free. $10/students Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, For additional information and $20/students Saturday, July 29, 7-9:30 p.m. to purchase tickets visit The Clem DeRosa Reunion Big Friday, August 11, 6:30-9:30 p.m. www.thejazzloft.org or call 631- Band. Clem DeRosa left an Bucky Pizzarelli Trio. Pizzarelli 751-1895. Subject to availability, amazing legacy as a drummer, is a seven string guitar virtuoso. tickets can be purchased at the composer, arranger, band leader Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, door before the event. and educator. $20/students EvENT SCHEDULE Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, Saturday, August 12 $10/students Wednesday, July 19 Harry Sheppard Quartet. , 1- Jam Session featuring the Jazz Wednesday, August 2 2:30 p.m. Jazz vibraphonist Loft Jazz Band, 7 p.m./$10. Jam Session featuring the Jazz Sheppard recorded and played Open Jam from 8-9:30 p.m./$5. Loft Jazz Band, 7 p.m./$10. with Coleman Hawkins, Lester Open Jam from 8-9:30 p.m./$5. Young and Billie Holiday. Friday, July 20, 7 p.m. Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, The Rich iacona Thursday, August 3, 7 p.m. $20/students Bad Little Big Band The Jazz Loft Big Band led by with vocalist Madeline Kole. trumpeter Tom Manuel Bakithi Kumalo and the South Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, African Allstars. 4:30-6:30 p.m. $20/students $10/students Bassist Bakithi Kumalo is well known for his work on Paul Saturday, July 22, 7 p.m. Friday, August 4, 7 p.m. Simon’s Graceland album. He Warren vache Trio Pete Coco Trio has played with Cyndi Lauper, Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, Herbie Hancock and Mickey $10/students $10/students continued on facing page

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continued Jazz Jam and the Art of Jazz Wednesday, August 30 Hart among many others. The Jazz Loft Jam Band plays Jam Session featuring the Jazz Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, while the artists of the Flower- Loft Jazz Band, 7 p.m./$10. $20/students field Atelier paint. Open Jam from 8-9:30 p.m./$5. Tickets: 7 p.m./$10; Open Jam Thursday, August 31, 7 p.m. David Amram Quartet. from 8-9:30 p.m./$5 7-9:30 p.m. Composer, conduc- interplay Jazz Orchestra. tor, multi instrumentalist and au- Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, thor. He is known for his $10/students integration of jazz and world music and has worked with diverse artists including Dizzy Gillespie, Willie Nelson, Levon Helm and Jack Kerouac among others. Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, $20/students Sunday, August 13 Harry Sheppard Allstars. 12-2:30 p.m. Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, $20/students To Be Announced. 3-5:30 p.m. The Jazz Loft Big Band, 7 p.m. Tickets: $30/adults, $25/seniors, $20/students Full Festival Passes: $210/adult, $175/seniors, $140/students For those attending the Opening Night VIP and Gallery Opening, a full festival pass is available for the discount price of $50. Wednesday, August 16 Jam Session featuring the Jazz Loft Jazz Band, 7 p.m./$10. Open Jam from 8-9:30 p.m./$5. Thursday, August 17, 7 p.m. Rich iacona’s Bad Little Big Band. Pianist Rich Iacona and vocalist Madeline Kole perform jazz standards and original com- positions. Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students Siding Windows Roofing insulated Vinyl Siding Vinyl replacements Complete replacement Friday, August 18, 7 p.m. imitation Wood Shakes Bays & Bows re-Shingling Ray Anderson and His Organic Quartet featuring Gary Versace. Soffits & Fascia Specialty Shapes repairs Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, gutters & leaders Double Hung Flashing $10/students entryways Casements Wednesday, August 23 Young at Heart: Jazz Loft Trio. 1-2 p.m. Tickets: $10

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Gallery North Presents Household Narratives Gallery North, located at 90 in the presentation of this North Country Road in Setauket, thought provoking work. is pleased to present HOUSE- Artists included in this show HOLD NARRATIvES, a multime- are: Jackie Bahnsen, Talia Brown, dia exhibition which explores Emily Brownawell, FUTUREAN- today’s world through the per- GEL, Adam Inzalaco, Kevin sonal perspectives of emerging Liebowitz, Keara Martin, Allison artists through July 28, 2017. Panzironi, Max Reff, Frank This exhibition will feature Spigner, Shi Tingo, Mihnea short films and a series of instal- Udrea, and Rola Zyada. lations of two and three-dimen- Gallery North hours are: sional works which attempt to Wednesday through Saturday, explore the serious and changing ual work, are some of the many 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sunday from issues experienced by young thoughts considered by these 12 noon to 5 p.m. Call people starting their lives in the young artists. The viewer will be- 631-751-2676 or visit adult world. come engaged, not only by ideas www.gallerynorth.org for Each artist has created an in- but by the various materials used additional information. tensely personal vignette which invites the viewer to experience the intellectual consciousness Read all about what’s happening in Saint James being shared. Intimacy, relationships, body image, sexuality, vio- at lence against women, insecurity, as well as the consideration of www.ourtownstjames.com process in producing the individ-

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Three Village Historical Society Upcoming Events 93 North Country Road Explore the nature sanctuary Setauket, New York 11733 that was once Woodhull’s farm, 631-751-3730 the Setauket Village Green, Grist Email: [email protected] Mill, Patriot’s Rock and historic Web site: www.tvhs.org grave sites. Explore the woods, fields, ponds and bays that tell the story of Long Island’s colo- nization and settlement. ExHiBiTiONS Down the Ways: The Wooden Ship Era Walking Tour Admission: $5/Children & Stu- WALKiNG TOURS Saturday, July 22 dents; $10/Adults These walking tours are de- Saturday, August 19 Members Free. signed for students, families and Sunday, September 17 (Includes both Chicken Hill and adults. No reservations are nec- The tour begins at the Town of SPIES Exhibits) essary. Please arrive 15 minutes Brookhaven Dock, Shore Road Open Sundays 1-4 p.m. before start time. Tours begin at East Setauket and by appointment 2 p.m. and are about 1.5 hours The walk will take tour-goers long, unless otherwise noted. along Shore Road to Scott’s Cove Chicken Hill and return. The walking tour ex- A Community Lost to Time Fee: $10 plores the Dyer's Neck-East Se- At Setauket, the Chicken Hill Walk Through History with tauket Historical Shipbuilding neighborhood was a multi-na- Farmer and Revolutionary War District where coast-wise and tional, multi-religious polyglot Spy Abraham Woodhull ocean-going ships were built and combining Eastern and Southern Saturday, August 5 where these local families, lived, Europeans with Native Ameri- Saturday, October 7 worked and died. You will see cans and African Americans. Its Saturday, November 11 - (vet- the carpenter shop where the origins were mid-19th century. It eran’s Day - All veterans FREE!) construction planning took place persisted until the early 1960’s The Tour begins and ends at the and visit the area where com- when suburban development parking lot at the front of the pleted ships wintered over and overtook the Three Villages. Caroline Episcopal Church, where the bones of these ships 1 Dyke Rd, Setauket, NY. rest today. Spies How a Group of Long Island Patriots Helped George Washington Win the Revolution This interactive exhibit pres- Just in Time for ents the little-known Culper Spy Ring that was active during the outdoor entertaining American Revolution from 1778 to 1781. George Washington suf- • Outdoor Kitchens • pizza Ovens fered heavy losses at the beginning of the war for independence • patios • Stoops • Walkways from the British. He soon real- • pool patios • Fireplaces ized that credible information about British troop movements • Stone & Brick Veneer was vital in preparing a success- • Cultured Stone ful campaign. After the capture of Nathan Hale, Washington • retaining Walls asked Major Benjamin Tall- madge, his Chief of Intelligence, to organize a spy ring, now scotty’s masonry known as the Culper Spy Ring. 631-872-1076 Residential & Commercial • Licensed & Insured • Est. 1986 • St. James, NY OUR TOWN • JULY 2017 – 49 –

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Long Island Museum 2017 Calendar 1200 Route 25A ing on the theme ANIMAL KING- August 17, 5 - 8 p.m. Stony Brook, NY 11790 DOM: From tame to Wild. For Summer Thursday 631-751-0066 complete submission guidelines Enjoy a doggone good time at [email protected] and additional information visit LIM! Children are invited to bring www.longislandmuseum.org Longislandmuseum.org their favorite stuffed pup, tour the Dog Days exhibition, enjoy live HOURS: July 30, 2 p.m. music by the Cuomo Family Thursday-Saturday, BOOK TALK - Band, try their hand at canine 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Eight Flavors: The Untold Story of crafts and have a special chance Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. American Cuisine to meet some local shelter pets (unless otherwise noted) Join author and historic gastron- and service dogs! Pack a picnic ADMISSION: omist Sarah Lohman for a deli- and bring chairs or blankets for $10/adults, cious discussion about food! seating. For a small fee, stop by $7/seniors 62 and older, Sarah will talk about her latest the food truck for some sweet $5/students 6-17 years, book Eight Flavors: The Untold treats. This event is FREE and all free under 6. Story of American Cuisine, fol- ages are welcome Please Note: All events are free lowed by an in depth look at lo- with museum admission, unless cally grown crops and food in the KiDS PROGRAMS otherwise noted. Please call 631- New York area. Free with regular 751-0066x212 to register where museum admission. August 1, 3, 10 a.m.-12 noon indicated. For information about The Artist in Me becoming a museum member call August 8, 10 a.m.-12 noon Explore the magic of land- 631-751-0066 x246. Senior Tuesday scapes. The Lumen Martin Winter Seniors 62 and older will enjoy exhibition will inspire young ADULT PROGRAMS & EvENTS a FREE, self-guided tour of artists as they create their own July 23, 1-4 p.m. Midnight Rum: Long Island and landscapes with paint, clay and Family Fun Day Prohibition in the Visitors Center. other media. For children in Pre- Spend the day at the museum K to entering grade 1. Fee: with the whole family! Special August 13, 2 p.m. $65/child; $55/member. guests from the Guide Dog Foun- The New York Women Who Dis- dation, a chance to visit the mu- mantled Prohibition August 8-11, 10 a.m.-12 noon seum’s exhibits, readings of Museum of the City of New The Art of imagination Saving Kate’s Flowers by local au- York’s Puffin Foundation Curator Get in touch with your imagi- thor Cindy Sommer, a nature of Social Activism Sarah Seidman nation. Step back in time with a themed craft, refreshments, and joins in for a fascinating look at tour of the Carriage Museum and more! FREE admission for all. the role The Women’s Organiza- the historic buildings. Then create tion for National Prohibition Re- projects that give the artistic tech- July 27 form played during this time niques of yesterday a new life! Juried Art Competition period. Hear incredible stories For children entering grades 1-3. Deadline to Enter and learn the history behind this Fee: $150/child; $130/member. Juried art competition for artists movement! 18 and older in all media center- continued on facing page

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continued chards, its healthy livestock, and 13-year “noble experiment” was its diverse wildlife both in the for- rooted in more than a century of August 8-11, 10 a.m.-12 noon est and nearby coastal waters. activism by temperance advocates Fashion illustration Each was attainable in great quan- who sought to first limit alcohol Artist Krista Biedenbach will tity – seemingly limited only by consumption and then to ban it teach you how to design your how hard one was willing to entirely. From New York City in own fantasy outfit. Start out by work. The Mount family, Charles the west to the coastal villages on sketching your design and create Yardley Turner, Harry Roseland, the North and South Forks, Prohi- a whole ensemble. For children Frederick William Kost, Gaines bition affected nearly everyone entering grades 3 and up. Fee: Ruger Donoho, and other artists living on Long Island during this $150/child; $130/member. serve as guides to the cornucopia time. During these “dry” years, ExHiBiTiONS of foods that Long Islanders grew, Long Island and its adjacent wa- raised, hunted and gathered. Col- ters were integral to New York Edible Eden: lectively, these works of art are City’s drinking culture. Large The Art of Long Island’s Forests, also a testament to rural Ameri- breweries in Brooklyn switched to Fields and Waters cans’ resourcefulness and success making “near beer;” enterprising Through July 30, 2017 at working the land and water. residents tried making their own Celebrating the rich agricultural beer, wine and liquor; while oth- and maritime history of this re- Midnight Rum: ers smuggled in foreign alcohol gion, the LIM will present an ex- Long Island and Prohibition through Long Island’s waterways hibition of approximately 20 Through September 4 and harbors. From cocktails to works by artists who depicted An exhibit about Prohibition is crime, the era has left an indelible Long Island in the 19th century, an opportunity to look at an im- impression on American culture. continually focusing on the island portant national story as experi- as an edible Eden: its carefully enced through the lives of New continued on following page tended fields, its bountiful or- Yorkers, both rural and urban. The

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Long Island Museum 2017 Calendar continued from page 51 Dog Days: history of transportation before Portraits of Man’s Best Friend the automobile became the every- Lumen Martin Winter: August 11-December 30 man’s primary mode of trans- An Artist Rediscovered Long Islanders love dogs. Just portation in the U.S. Through September 17, 2017 like today, anyone observing daily Lumen Martin Winter was an life on Long Island in the 19th Bayman’s Art important American public artist century will find dogs to be an Ongoing for more than 50 years, with important part of the region’s cul- VISITOR’S CENTER major murals and commissions at ture. They guarded farmyards from The Bayman’s Art gallery repli- the United Nations, the AFL-CIO pests and strangers, accompanied cates an authentic Long Island Building in Washington, DC, and hunters and farmers as they wetlands environment as a “nat- the official insignia for NASA’s worked, and also served as ural habitat” for the display of Apollo Lunar Landing Project. beloved family pets. Dog Days shorebirds and duck decoys. An Winter created boldly colorful combines paintings from artists early 20th century bayman’s and energetically expressive proj- William Moore Davis, Evelina shack, complete with tools, fur- ects, exhibiting a wide array of in- Mount, and William Sidney nishings and decoys in various fluences. Now, for the very first Mount with advertising, clothing, stages of completion, illustrates time in a museum setting, Win- and photographs to offer glimpses the process and methods used by ter’s work is being re-appraised into the lives of Long Island’s dogs carvers. A wonderfully preserved some 35 years after his death. at work, play and rest. North Shore duck boat and a salt- The Long Island Museum’s exhibi- marsh diorama is based on Effie’s tion will include more than 90 Ongoing Hole, a small cove in eastern L.I. works of art, from paintings to THE CARRIAGE MUSEUM where duck hunting was a main- sculpture, that shed new light on Eight galleries housing more stay of life. this prolific but not fully appreci- than 100 horse-drawn vehicles ated artist. and related artifacts explore the

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The Smithtown Library offers a 3D PRiNTERS SMITHTOWN variety of programs during the The Library ‘s 3D printers, Fri., July 21, 2 p.m. upcoming weeks and months. donated by the Friends of The The Lost City of z The Library has one number Smithtown Library, are available Rated: PG-13, (631-360-2480) which will at all four Library branches. Runtime: 141 min. connect callers to all four Library Patrons can submit a 3D Printer Fri., July 28, 2 p.m. buildings. The Main Building, is Use Form to request to have a Collateral Beauty located at 1 North Country design printed. These requests Rated: PG-13; Runtime 97 min. Road, Smithtown. The Nesconset are reviewed to ensure they Call for additional dates, times Branch (Administration Business comply with the Library’s policy, and movies Office) is located at 148 Smith- then sent to the requested pick- town Blvd., Nesconset. The up location for printing. For FAMiLY MOviE Commack Branch is located at further details, please call the SMITHTOWN 3 Indian Head Road, Commack. Reference Desk at any of the (Families w/children under 12) The Kings Park Branch is located branches or visit Tues., Aug. 1, 2:30 p.m. at 1 Church Street, Kings Park. www.smithlib.org/ adults/ Bambi Call for Library hours. 3d-printing.html. Rated: G, Runtime: 70 min. For more information visit the library website at 2017 LONG iSLAND ROOM BOOK DiSCUSSiON GROUPS www.smithlib.org. PROGRAM AND You may register at the above ExHiBiT SERiES Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion phone number for programs un- Long Island at War NESCONSET less otherwise noted. SMITHTOWN Tues., July 25, Through December 2017 2:15-3:15 p.m. OR REGiSTRATiON The year 2017 marks 100 7:15-8:15 p.m. iNFORMATiON - years since the United States’ Longbourn by Jo Baker. Call for In-person, online and tele- entry into World War I. To com- additional books, dates and phone registration for all pro- memorate this anniversary, the times. Registration encouraged. grams is ongoing. Registration is Long Island Room will examine, Killer Reads required unless otherwise noted. through its annual program and Book Discussion Group Programs that require fees can be exhibit series, Long Island’s par- NESCONSET paid by credit card, cash, check ticipation in the nation’s various Call for books, dates and times. or money order to The Smith- war efforts starting with World Registration encouraged. town Library. To pay by credit War I. Please call for program card, use the online payment op- dates and times. international Literature tion. For more information about Book Discussion Group paying by credit card, see the Li- SMITHTOWN MOviE brary website. If paying in cash, Tues., July 25, 7:30-8:30 p.m. MATiNEES bring exact change only. Pro- The Reader by Bernhard Schlink. gram fees are non-refundable NESCONSET Registration encouraged. and non-transferable. Call for movies, dates and times continued on page 56 20% off Shop any purchase of $50 and up Locally! Cannot be combined with any other offers. of St. James Offer expires 8/15/17 559 rt. 25A, St. James, NY NeXT TO eNergY FITNeSS Open 7 Days A Week 631-584-5252 www.FatherNaturesGC.com

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Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 54 enjoy exhibits and speak with THE CLOUD DEMYSTiFiED Historical Non-fiction historians and archeologists. Fol- SMITHTOWN Book Discussion Group lowing will be a one-hour Sat., July 22, 11 a.m.-12 noon SMITHTOWN guided tour of the Museum of Until recently, most programs Thurs., July 27, 10:30-11:30 a.m. the City of New York. A boxed and files existed on your home OR 2:30-3:30 p.m. lunch of sandwich, water bottle, computer. Cloud computing is Last of the Doughboys: The For- fruit cup and cookie will be pro- changing this, allowing people to gotten Generation and Their For- vided. Meet the bus in the access files and programs from gotten War by Richard Rubin. Nesconset Branch parking lot at PCs and mobile devices over the In-person registration only. 7:45 a.m. Expected return time is internet. Learn about the cloud 6 p.m. Registration is ongoing for and explore some popular cloud A Novel idea Smithtown Library card holders. services. Book Discussion Group Beginning on Tuesday, August 1 SMITHTOWN all may register regardless of li- Wed., July 26, 2:30-3:30p.m. brary district, space permitting. First Impressions: A Novel of Old Books, Unexpected Love and ADULT PROGRAMS Jane Austen by Charles C. Lovett. HOME ENERGY AND Registration encouraged. HEALTHY HOMES SEMiNAR SMALL BUSiNESS SMITHTOWN DEvELOPMENT CENTER Mon., July 24, 7-8 p.m. COUNSELiNG Discuss renewable energy op- SMITHTOWN tions for homeowners, home en- Mondays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ergy efficiency and maintaining a Want to start a business or im- BUS TRiP healthy and safe home. Learn prove the performance of an ex- about how the LI Green Homes ELLiS iSLAND BUS TRiP isting one? Meet with a member initiative, a partnership of local NESCONSET of the New York Small Business not-for-profit organizations, NYS, Tues., Sept. 26, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Development Center for high PSEG-LI and local municipali- Fee: $135 per person includes all quality business consulting and ties, can assist homeowners on expenses & gratuities. training. Appointments available heating and cooling bills. A rep- Enjoy a 45-minute audio tour on first-come, first-served basis. resentative of the Town of Smith- of Ellis Island followed by time to No registration required. town Planning Dept. will be present to answer questions about local energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. This program was coordinated by the League of Women Voters of Smithtown. OF ST. JAMES PHOTOS FROM THE FRONT: Dr. Gary DiBenedetto A vETERAN’S PERSONAL PEDIATRIC/FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR REFLECTIONS OF THE vIETNAM WAR SMITHTOWN CAUTION Wed., July 26, 7-8:30 p.m. By 1967, when Jim “Zak” Sza- REGuLAR ExPOSuRE TO kmary signed up for a three-year CHIROPRACTIC AdJuSTMENTS enlistment with the Marine Corps, the United States was al- MAY IMPROvE THE quALITY ready well embroiled in the Viet- OF YOuR LIFE nam War. A native of Queens No Appointments... We are a Walk-In. and a student at Farmingdale State College at the time, this Open Tuesday & Thursday 3-6 young man set off for the jungles Just stop by & change your family’s life forever! of Southeast Asia to fight a diffi- Family Friendly Fees cult battle aimed at halting the 320 Lake Ave., Front Office (across from the Post Office) continued on facing page OUR TOWN • JULY 2017 – 57 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

continued ence using Word. LAUGHS AT THE LiBRARY further spread of communism in SMITHTOWN the region. During his 13-month REvOLUTiONARY WAR Sat., Aug. 5, 2-3 p.m. tour in Vietnam, Mr. Szakmary NESCONSET Comedian Mark Brier returns documented his day-to-day life Tues., Aug. 1, 7-8 p.m. with special guests for an after- whenever he had access to a Sean Harvery, a professor of noon of “clean” jokes, stories camera, photographing the Viet- American History, will give a and impressions. namese countryside, people he presentation on the key high- encountered and his fellow lights of the Revolutionary War. DéCOR TO ADORE marines. Join him, 50 years later, JANE AUSTEN as he shares these remarkable iNSPiRED SiLHOUETTE images and describes his indeli- SMITHTOWN ble experiences as a veteran of Tues., Aug. 8, 7-8:30 p.m. the Vietnam War. Fee: $5 per person. Listen to a brief introduction to iNTERMEDiATE TAKiNG CARE OF YOU the Tavern on the grounds of the MiCROSOFT WORD SELF-CARE FOR CAREGivERS Smithtown Historical Society. Af- SMITHTOWN NESCONSET terwards, make your own silhou- Sat., July 29, 11 am.-12 noon Fri., Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ette craft, inspired by the Learn how to format your Being a caregiver for someone Revolutionary War and Jane documents, add images, page else requires stamina and good Austen era of America and Eng- numbers, comments and more. health. Taking care of you is es- land. Please note: class will meet Participants should have sential to your own wellbeing at the Smithtown Historical Soci- completed Microsoft Word and is crucial for your family ety’s Epenetus Smith Tavern. Basics or have previous experi- member’s health and comfort. continued on following page

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Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 57 open to all regardless of library class. Must have a library card to HOLDiNG DOWN district. No registration required. register; one registration per li- THE HOME FRONT: brary card. PERSPECTIvES FROM A ART GROUP LONG ISLAND SMITHTOWN TEEN PROGRAMS MILITARY FAMILY Tuesdays, 12-2:15 p.m. GRADES 6-12 SMITHTOWN Call for additional dates The Smithtown Library offers a Wed., Aug. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. and times. variety of programs geared to- Looking back on a military ca- Weekly group will work on inward teens. Join one or join all – reer that spanned over 20 years, dependent projects. No registra- you’re sure to have a great time! retired Master Sergeant, USAF/ tion required. (In-person, online or telephone ANG and current Suffolk County registration for all programs is Veterans Service Officer, Melissa OPEN KNiT AND required and ongoing.) Pandolf knows that much of her CROCHET NiGHT success can be attributed to the NESCONSET TEEN vOLUNTEER love and assistance she received Call for dates and times OPPORTUNiTiES from her family. From her first Join this local group and enjoy A variety of volunteer opportu- four years of active duty as a a friendly and informal get-to- nities will be offered at the Li- flight medic with the Air Force to gether. Experienced crafters and brary throughout the year. One her time in the Air Force Re- beginners welcome to knit and hour of community service will serves and, later, Air National crochet with other enthusiasts. be given. Register for this pro- Guard Reserves, through numer- No registration required. gram. Call for dates and volun- ous deployments, both stateside teer opportunities. and overseas, her family’s unwa- AARP DEFENSivE vering support allowed Mrs. Pan- DRiviNG CLASSES Book Sale Room volunteers dolf to pursue a difficult yet SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN rewarding life in the military. Thurs., Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon., July 24, 4-5 p.m. Learn more about the personal Thurs., Sept. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Friends of The Smithtown history of this Long Island mili- Call for additional dates Library is looking for teen volun- tary family as Mrs. Pandolf and and times teers to keep its Book Sale Room several of her family members NESCONSET in order. discuss the sacrifices and suc- Sat., Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. cesses that went along with her Call for additional dates Library Buddies volunteers career choice. and times NESCONSET KINGS PARK Wed., July 26, 2:45-3:45 p.m. ONGOiNG ADULT PROGRAMS Tues., Sept. 12 and Wed., Sept. Earn community service by 13 being paired with a young child ADULT GAME DAY 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Must attend to assist him/her with reading SMITHTOWN both days. and an art project. Fridays, 11-1:30 p.m. Call for additional dates NESCONSET and times Tinker Thinker volunteers Mondays, 12-3 p.m. Phone, online and in-person NESCONSET Call for additional dates and registration for the next two Thurs., July 27, 3-4 p.m. times. months of classes is ongoing. Teens will help children ex- We provide the space, tables Classes are open to Smithtown plore art and science activities to and chairs. Bring your friends Library cardholders only until 1 express creativity and build and board or card games to play. week prior to the program, problem-solving skills. Space is limited and is available when, space permitting, all indi- on a first-come, first-served basis. viduals regardless of library dis- HOUR OF CODE – LiGHTBOT No registration required. trict are welcome to register. SMITHTOWN Open to all adult drivers regard- Tues., July 25, 5-6 p.m. ADULT WRiTERS GROUP less of age. Build your knowledge of com- SMITHTOWN Fee: $20 with an AARP mem- puter coding with Lightbot –a Call for dates and times bership card; $25 without. problem solving puzzle that Meet each month to share Check or money order only teaches programming logic. No ideas and get feedback on your made out to AARP is due to the experience necessary; space is latest efforts. Program is free and instructor at the beginning of limited. continued on page 60

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Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 58 which a child is paired with a ferent art techniques. Dress to teen for a rewarding reading ex- make a mess TASTE TEST perience. CHALLENGE FOR TEENS CONSTRUCTiON zONE NESCONSET LET’S SALSA NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) Mon., July 31, 7-8 p.m. NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) Tues., July 25, 10:15-11 a.m. OR Can you taste the difference Thurs., July 20, 11-11:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m-12:15 p.m. between store brand and name OR 2-2:45 p.m. Put on your hard hats and brand cookies, soda and other Join in the summer fun and bring your little construction snacks? Can you guess the differ- read garden-fresh stories, dis- workers to build with all types of ent flavors of chips just by taste cover the taste of vegetables and blocks. alone? Come put your taste buds learn how to salsa dance. Salsa to the test to become the ulti- and chips will be served during BEAuTY AND THE BEAST mate Taste Test Champion. This the program. SiNGALONG program may not be suitable for SMITHTOWN those with food allergies. PAJAMA iCE CREAM (Families w/children under 12) CHiLDREN’S PROGRAMS FOR BREAKFAST Tues., July 25, 4-4:45 p.m. SMITHTOWN (5-7 years Join Children’s Theatre per- Register in person, online or Sat., July 22, 10-10:45 a.m. former Mary Peck for an after- by phone for all Children’s Pro- Who doesn’t want to celebrate noon of summer songs and show grams – 631-360-2480 unless this fun holiday by eating ice tunes including hits from Beauty otherwise noted. Call the Library cream in your pajamas? We will and the Beast and more. for dates and times and age re- play ice cream bingo and games strictions for ALL programs. as we are enjoying our cold ART AFTER DARK Visit the Library website at “breakfast.” NESCONSET www.smithlib.org for a complete (Families w/children under 4) program listing and additional TRUCKiN’ Tuesdays, July 25, August 1, 8, details or go to the Library and NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) 6:30-8:30 p.m. pick up a program flyer. Sat., July 22, 11:30 a.m.-12:15 An evening drop-in craft night Note: Each child must have p.m. that lets your creativity shine like his/her own Library card to regis- Rev your engines and put your a star in the night sky. No register for programs. listening ears in gear for a story- tration required. For School Age Children time all about trucks and then A variety of literature-based pro- make a collage of a big rig. LiTTLE LiBRARY BUDDiES grams which include a wide NESCONSET (4-7 years) range of activities are offered MOMMY AND ME SPA PARTY Wed., July 26, 3-3:45 p.m. throughout the school year. Each SMITHTOWN (5-7 years w/adult) Library Buddies is a program children’s department provides Sat., July 22, 2:30-3 p.m. in which a child is paired with a specialized programs, unique to Enjoy a day of relaxation and teen for a rewarding reading and each branch. pampering and listen to music creative art experience. while we do our nails. GAzEBO STORYTiME TiNKER THiNKERS NESCONSET BUBBLE BAR NESCONSET (5-7 years) (Families w/children under 4) NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) Thurs., July 27, 3-3:45 p.m. Fridays in July, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Mon., July 24, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Children will explore art and Come to the Nesconset gazebo OR 11-11:30 a.m. science activities, to express cre- every Friday in July for stories, Enjoy the summer sun with ativity and build problem solving songs, music and movement ac- water tables, bubbles and chalk. skills with the help of teen volun- tivities. Bring a blanket or towel. Dress to make a mess. Please teers. Weather permitting. No registra- sign up for one tion required. session only. ART HAPPENiNG NESCONSET (8-12 years) LiTTLE BOOK BUDDiES LiTTLE ART BUDDiES Thurs., July 27, 7-7:45 p.m. SMITHTOWN (4-7 years) SMITHTOWN (5-9 years) Explore a variety of art media Thurs., July 20, 27, Mon., July 24, 4:45-5:30 p.m. in this hands-on program. 10:30-11 a.m. Enjoy an afternoon paired with Book Buddies is a program in a teen to create and explore dif- continued on facing page

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SNAPPY continued CROCODiLE TALES and listen to beach stories and SUNFLOWER FLYERS make an edible craft. SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) Fri., July 28, 11-11:30 a.m. DROP-iN Enjoy a story and make a pin- NURSERY RHYME TiME wheel craft. SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) SMITHTOWN Sat., July 29, 11-11:30 a.m. (Birth-35 months w/adult) LEARNiNG TO CODE Come to the Library and listen Mon., July 31, 2:30-3 p.m. USiNG MiNECRAFT to the story The Watermelon Enjoy a traditional time of SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) Seed by Greg Pizzol and make nursery rhymes and songs for Fri., July 28, 11 a.m.-12 noon your own life-sized crocodile baby. Siblings are welcome. No OR 3-4 p.m. craft. registration required. Meet in the LearnLab to learn coding basics using Minecraft- BEACH TREASURE ART themed modules and start learn- NESCONSET (5-7 years) ing how technology works and Sat., July 29, 11-11:45 a.m. how to create software applica- Create a piece of art using STORYTiME WiTH PEPPA PiG tions. seashells and clay. If you want, SMITHTOWN bring some of your own seashells (Families w/children under 12) PiNEAPPLE PRiNTS from home. Tues., August 1, 11-11:30 a.m. NESCONSET (8-12 years) Enjoy a special storytime with Fri., July 28, 4:30-5:15 p.m. BEACH STORYTiME a guest appearance from Peppa Using your thumbprints, create SMITHTOWN (5-7 years) Pig. Bring your cameras for pho- a delicious summer scene that will Mon., July 31, 10-10:45 a.m. tos with this loveable character. bring out the artist in everyone. Enjoy some fun under the sun continued on following page

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Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 61 Music for a show designed to en- NESCONSET ADOPT A SOLDiER gage children through songs, Thurs., July 20, 6:30-7 p.m. CRAFT PROGRAM comedy, robots, technology, Sat., July 22, 10:30-10:45 a.m. SMITHTOWN original stories and interactive Call for additional dates (Families w/children under 12) music technology. Kids will play and times. Wed., August 2, 2:30-3:15 p.m. instruments and dance along Enjoy a traditional time of nurs- Create cards and letters, which through the whole show. ery rhymes and songs for baby. will be distributed through the Siblings are welcome. America’s Adopt a Soldier Pro- ONGOiNG PROGRAMS gram, thanking our active service Pajama Storytime members and veterans. Art Starts SMITHTOWN (3-6 years w/adult) SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult) Call for dates and times. EMOJi JAM Call for dates and times. Want to come to the Library in NESCONSET (9-12 years) Different crafts encourage chil- your pajamas? Enjoy some Wed., Aug. 2, 3-3:45 p.m. dren’s eye-hand coordination stories and songs and bring a Say it with style when you DIY and gross and fine motor skills favorite stuffed animal if you’d your own emoji flair. development as they explore a like. Siblings are welcome. variety of materials; includes sto- LiGHTHOUSE DESiGNER rytime. Dress to make a mess. Terrific Threes MITHTOWN S (8-12 years) SMITHTOWN Fun for 4s & 5s Thurs., Aug. 3, 10-10:45 a.m. (36-47 months w/adult) Explore the world of light- SMITHTOWN (4-5 years) Fri., July 21, 10-10:45 a.m. houses. See how lighthouses Thurs., July 20, 2:30-3 p.m. Call for additional dates were lit with whale oil, touch a Call for additional dates and times and times. real whale oil lamp and design Enjoy free play, stories, crafts and your own lighthouse that really There’s no better time to engage circle time. Siblings are wel- glows. your child in the world of books come. and the imagination. This pro- HAPPY CAMPERS gram is designed for children Time for Twos NESCONSET (5-7 years) who can listen independently. Thurs., Aug. 3, 3:30-4:15 p.m. SMITHTOWN Gather ‘round for campfire Hip Hop Tots (24-35 months w/adult) Call for dates and times stories, make your own s’mores NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) snack mix and craft travel games Call for dates and times. NESCONSET 24-35 months w/adult) perfect for backyard play. Come get jiggy with your little one through creative movement, Thurs., July 27, 11-11:45 a.m. iNSTRUMENT PETTiNG zOO dance and music. Dance and Call for dates and times SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) bounce along to adorable hip Build social skills in a relaxed, Fri., Aug. 4, 10-10:45 a.m hop beats, favorite sing-alongs friendly environment, includes Listen to and play real instru- and use creative props to get free play, songs, stories and a ments from the orchestra demon- moving. craft. Siblings are welcome. strated by professional musicians from the Stony Brook University LEGO League Wonderful Ones Department of Music. Bow a vio- SMITHTOWN (5-12 years) SMITHTOWN lin, slide a trombone, blow Mon., July 24, 2:30-3:15 p.m. (12-23 months w/adult) through a recorder and even Call for additional dates Call for dates and times. wave your arms to make sounds and times NESCONSET on a theremin. Feel free to ask Do you enjoy building things? (12-23 months w/adult) questions; everyone leaves with Using LEGOs and your imagina- Wed., July 26, 11-11:45 a.m. a musical gift. tion, you can create and build Call for additional dates many wonderful things. We sup- and times. TURTLE DANCE MUSiC: ply the LEGOS. This action-packed program en- SENSORY-FRIENDLY MuSIC, gages little ones in language BuBBLE AND COMEDY SHOW Nursery Rhyme Time based activities; includes free SMITHTOWN (birth-35 months w/adult) play, stories and fun! Siblings (Families w/children under 12) SMITHTOWN are welcome. Tues., Aug. 8, 4-5 p.m. Sat., July 29, Aug. 5, Join Mr. Matt of Turtle Dance 10-10:30 a.m.

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SMITHTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY Portals to the Past: Summer Programs for Children Spend the summer immersed tration Form at: www.smithtown- Social, making and enjoying in history at the houses and historical.org/summerbreakpro- homemade ice cream! Please barns of the Smithtown Histori- grams and register by mail or alert staff of any food allergies cal Society. Visit the Epenetus drop off application. Complete when registering! Smith Tavern, Judge J. Lawrence the form and return with check Smith Homestead, Franklin or credit card information to: Week Seven Arthur Farm and explore the lush SMITHTOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY August 7-11, 2017 20-acre grounds of the Historical 239 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD. Art With Arline and Comic Book Society. Children will have the SMITHTOWN, NY 11787 Illustrator John Stanisci opportunity to bring historic tra- ATTN: EDUCATION DEPARTMENT Let your creativity soar with vari- ditions to life through games, Please make checks payable to ous art and sculpture projects crafts and unique hands-on edu- Smithtown Historical Society, under the instruction of returning cational experiences. Visa and Mastercard also ac- artist Arline Goldstein on Mon- cepted by phone. Purchase a day, Wednesday and Friday. 2017 SUMMER REGiSTRATiON Family Membership for only $45 Spend Tuesday and Thursday Each week features a new theme to receive the member rate on all with Marvel and DC Comics Il- for fun and learning! children’s programs throughout lustrator John Stanisci learning Each day runs from the year. Pre-registration and pre- the “tools of the trade.” 9:30 a.m. - 12 noon payment are required for all pro- PRICING: grams. Week Eight $125/week - non-members Questions? Contact Melissa August 14-18, 2917 $112.50/week - members Clements at Education@smith- Fun With Fiber! All programs start the day at townhistorical.org - 631-265- String art or weaving, felting or the Smithtown Historical Soci- 6768 crocheting, it’s all here at SHS. ety’s Frank Brush Barn, 211 E. Learn the many skills of making Main Street in Smithtown. PROGRAMS fiber arts. Campers will be grouped with Week Five others in their age range of 6-9 July 24-28, 2017 Week Nine or 9-12 when possible. Paper Arts! August 21-25, 2017 * Children must be 6 before the From origami to quilling, paper Long Island Kids, start of Summer Camp on June sculpting and more, learn how to Then, Today & Tomorrow 26. use ordinary paper products. Have fun exploring how children * Refunds will be given with at lived, learned, played and even least 1 weeks notice of cancel- Week Six worked on Long Island through- lation; day/week of cancella- July 31-August 4, 2017 out the years, experience similar- tions will not receive a refund. Summer Sweets! ities and differences of the past No partial/day refunds. Make candy, enjoy a day work- with the present, and engage in ing with local chocolatiers and projects that will help predict You can download the Regis- end the week with an Ice Cream what we think the future holds. Celebrating a Special Occasion? Share the news with your friends & neighbors in OUr TOWN... email your celebration announcement and photo(s) to [email protected] or mail to OUr TOWN CeLeBrATIONS 359 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780 There is no charge for this service. For further information, call Our Town at 631-862-9849.

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William Fitzpatrick Earns Honors From Clark University William A. Fitzpatrick of St. second honors, students must search university addressing so- James, has been named to sec- have a grade point average of cial and human imperatives on a ond honors on the Clark Univer- 3.5 or higher, of a maximum of global scale. sity Dean’s List. This selection 4.3 (all A+s). Congratulations and continued marks outstanding academic Founded in 1887 in Worcester, success to William from your achievement during the Spring Massachusetts, Clark University family and friends in St. James. 2017 semester. To be eligible for is a small, liberal arts-based re- Daniel Bautista Earns Doctor of Medicine Degree Tulane University awarded de- Branford Marsalis, civil rights ac- law, liberal arts, medicine, public grees to nearly 2,800 graduates tivist Diane Nash and social psy- health and tropical medicine, the on May 20, 2017 at the Mer- chologist Shelley Taylor. sciences and engineering and so- cedes-Benz Superdome in New Bautista and fellow class mem- cial work. Orleans. Daniel Bautista, of St. bers were honored at the cere- Congratulations and continued James, earned a Doctor of Medi- mony, which included all the success to Daniel from his family cine degree from Tulane’s School pomp and circumstance of a tra- and friends in St. James. of Medicine. ditional commencement but with The ceremony’s keynote a New Orleans twist, including speaker was Helen Mirren, an herald trumpets and a second- Oscar, Tony and Emmy award- line jazz procession. winning actress known for her Tulane University is one of the support of humanitarian efforts. nation’s leading educational and Mirren also received an honorary research institutions offering de- degree along with jazz great grees in architecture, business,

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Summer Entertaining on Long Island by Natalie Weinstein, Allied ASID, IDS We Long Islanders have recently enjoyed some of the most glorious summer weather! While it may not last, it’s hopefully a harbinger of days to come – those “lazy hazy days of summer” when the pace is slower, and we have more time to enjoy our great outdoors. For most of us, it provides an opportunity to catch up on entertaining invites that are owed from this past winter – and what better place than our own back- serving surface which can also • Try to provide your guests with yard? In this casual setting, our be used for additional seating, a bug-free environment. decks and patios become an ex- when needed. tension of our interior space and • Whether pretty paper goods should be planned as such with • Be sure to select practical, are your answer for a quick adequate seating, serving areas comfortable furniture that can clean-up or plastic reusables and good traffic flow. Make sure withstand the changes of the are more to your liking – make you provide shaded areas for season and if you go with re- it coordinated, colorful and your guests with umbrellas if you movable cushions, find storage fun, for a festive look. don’t have an awning or over- containers (often designed as hang. additional bench seating) to The goal for summer entertain- Your garden can create a visu- put them in when not in use. ing is casual and relaxed – that ally pleasing setting for entertain- means the host or hostess should ing using colorful annuals as • If you enjoy music, leave room be, as well. Planning and prepar- well as pots and planters on or for dancing on the deck and a ing in advance ensures your around seating areas. With the small karaoke machine. Noth- good time, along with your trend towards planting vegetable ing is a better mixer at outdoor guests. gardens growing on Long Island, parties where not everyone (no pun intended) you can truly knows each other. Editor’s Note: enjoy the results of your labor in Natalie Weinstein is an Allied ASID, IDS your salad bowl along with other interior designer, media personality, • Create the right ambiance with author, speaker, and president of Natalie light, easy and healthy dishes. good lighting for evening par- Weinstein Design Associates, a full So let’s see what backyard ad- ties as well as focal point and service interior design firm ditions make for better summer path lighting. (www.natalieweinstein.com). She is also fun: owner of Uniquely Natalie, a quality If you have the space and consignment furniture and accessory • Consider a large screen TV in shop in St. James. Join www.natal- budget, replace that old bar-b- the great outdoors for summer iesclub.com for FREE seminars, tips, and que- with an outdoor kitchen screenings under the stars. discounts. For more information about area incorporating grill, storage Natalie Weinstein Design Associates, and refrigeration. You’ll want to call 631-862-6198 or email at • What about a waterfall or [email protected]. For more create a seating arrangement water feature, to beautify your information about Uniquely Natalie nearby because we all know garden? Quality Consignment, call 631-686-5644 folks love to gather ‘round the or visit www.uniquelynatalie.com cook, whether indoors or out. • Think about an outdoor fire- • A bar/counter area is a great place or pit for those chilly beverage station as well as summer nights.

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The Salt Marsh – Important for Nature and Humans by Sally Wellinger A great place to explore on the next beach visit is the salt marsh. The best time to visit is during low tide, when the intertidal zone is not covered with water. The intertidal zone is the area of marsh that is covered with water during high tide, but not during low tide. When exploring the salt marsh, great care should be taken because it is an ecologi- cally sensitive area that is important for all plants and animals in the area. It is important to wear insect repellent when visiting the salt marsh, because it can be a “buggy” place. There are two ways to tell if the flying insects are out. Generally, if it is windy Sunken Meadow Salt Marsh the insects are not active. Also, if there are tree swallows or bank marsh is important for both na- marsh the soil sediment is a swallows flying in the air, it is ture and civilization. Here are a mixture of sand, clay, and till probably a good time to put on few reasons: from decaying plants and ani- the insect repellent. Swallows 1. The dunes and the plants that mals. This soil and calmer are insectivorous birds, which grow at the salt marsh help water allow plants to grow. means they eat (-vore means to work as a buffer to protect the The roots of the plants hold eat) insects. land on Long Island from get- the soil when the tides come Why should we protect the ting washed away by storms. in, especially during storms. salt marsh if it’s full of insects? At the beach, the soil consists 2. The salt marsh is a nursery for There are many reasons the salt mostly of sand, but at the salt continued on page 68

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The Salt Marsh – Important for Nature and Humans continued from page 67 treatment center.” 2. many animals, even many of The sediment, the commercial and sport fish plants, seaweed in the Long Island Sound and and many of the Atlantic Ocean, like flounder animals called and sea bass. The salt marsh filter feeders re- provides a calm, protected, duce the pollu- nutrient-rich area for many tion in the water. newborn animals. The plants Filter feeders are provide shelter and hiding animals like places for the small fish to clams, mussels, hide when the bigger fish and snails. Basi- swim in during high tide. The cally, these ani- insects, even the mosquitos, mals filter the are an important food source water and help in both the larvae (baby) stage make it clean. To and the adult flying stage. The feed, these ani- Blue Mussels small fish and other animals mals take in ers also help reduce the nitrogen that live in the water of the water and all the pollution and in the water. Too much nitrogen salt marsh eat the larvae. microscopic algae and plankton will cause the fish and other ani- Every time, we fill in and de- and release only fresh water. mals to die. velop an area of the salt Therefore, at busy times such as The salt marsh is a marvelous marsh, we are reducing nest- the Fourth of July, the DEC puts a place to visit, but remember to ing areas for the commercial ban on shell-fishing in areas with walk carefully and leave all the and sport fish in the ocean. a lot of boat activity in and living things where they are so around the Long Island Sound. the marsh stays healthy. All the 3. The salt marsh is sometimes The shellfish take in the water animals, even the insects are im- called a “sponge for pollu- along with boat discharge of portant to keep the salt marshes tants” or a “natural water sewage, waste water, and any healthy. Next time you walk in other accidental fuel discharge, the salt marsh, see if you could Tree Swallow but release only fresh water. It is find any examples of interactions also why using discharge stations in nature that help keep our salt for boating waste is highly en- marshes healthy. couraged. Scientists have used Editor’s Note: filter feeders, like oysters, to help Sally Wellinger, a St. James resident for reduce pollution in the water. In over 30 years, is a wife and mother of New York City, oyster farms have four children. She is a NYS Elementary been introduced into teacher certified in PK-6 grade, Biology and General Science grades 7-12 and is Jamaica Bay to help clean the an outdoor environmental educator. Sally water from excess fertilizer and will be writing nature inspired articles sewage run-off. These filter feed- each month.

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Gardening Work is Never Done – But It is So Worth It! by June A. Liardi March and April. minutes. Garnish with the green We have no complaints about Take advantage of all the onion. This yields about 2 cups. the cool spring now! Sultry, beautiful fresh fruit available If you have them in your gar- steamy and dreamy August is al- now. Freeze your favorites to den you know how fast zucchini most here. Time to sit and relax have a cool, frozen treat. Line a can grow. Pick them when they and just enjoy the garden? Not rimmed baking sheet with parch- are small, that is when they are really, for it is time to make a ment paper, then lay your fruit of so tender. If they do get away second planting of cool-season choice in a single layer. Sliced from you, just shred them into vegetables. Started now, these peaches, raspberries, blueberries one or two cup portions and put plants will thrive during the and grapes freeze well. When in the freezer. You can use these cooler weather in the fall. Seeds thoroughly frozen, put in plastic in soups, stews and breads this of many cool-weather crops do bags and freeze them for up to a winter. not germinate well in the hot, month. To keep your garden looking dry soil. After you plant your neat, take a daily stroll around. seeds, water well; it is good to Pull or dig out any weeds. Snip cover them with a row cover just off any dead leaves, branches or until the seedlings start to unruly vines. Deadhead spent emerge. Cool-weather vegetables flower blooms (if not saving to sow now, for fall harvest, are: seeds). Keep picking produce to beets, broccoli, bush beans, cab- encourage the plant to keep pro- bage, carrots, kale, kohlrabi, let- ducing. Those container plant- tuce, peas, swiss chard and ings will need even more water turnips. now with the hot and humid This is also a good time to temperatures. order some garlic for planting in Here is a nice Tomato Salsa Hope you can enjoy this last the fall. There are hard neck and recipe that tastes great chilled on full month of summer. It sure soft neck types and many vari- a hot afternoon. Your garden goes too fast and soon we all eties of each to choose from. You tomatoes are ripening now or will be complaining about the plant them in the early fall and there are plenty available at the cold, snow and ice! by early to mid-summer you can farm stands and farmer’s markets be harvesting your own, deli- in the area. You will need: 2 cups If the 24th of August cious fresh garlic. So good. chopped fresh tomatoes, heir- be fair and clear, Think of your spring garden at loom ones would be great.; 1/2 Then hope for a prosperous this time too and order some cup chopped white onion, 1 autumn that year. spring-flowering bulbs. Remem- clove garlic chopped fine, 1 Tbs. –ENGLISH PROVERB ber how you envied those color- chopped fresh parsley, 2 Tbs. ful spring gardens filled with lemon juice, salt and pepper to Editor’s Note: crocus, daffodils, tulips and taste and 1/4 cup chopped green June Liardi, a St. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of three such? Place some orders and get onion for garnish. Place all but sons. June will be writing articles on gar- those bulbs in before the frost. the green onion in a mixing dening, nature related craft projects and You will be glad you did come bowl. Stir and let sit at least 30 family activities.

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Creating Value in New Construction by Richard Masino For that matter, being adjacent the incremental cost of starting Of course new construction to any kind of elevated and per- new construction at an A or B lo- always represents the creator’s sistent noise levels or unsightly cation versus a C location – we dream but if you suspect that view sheds are likely to ad- could be talking about pennies someday you or your estate will versely affect appreciation rates. on the dollar. To my way of sell that dream house – creating Steep slopes are another one thinking, site selection is not the embedded value is an exercise to watch out for as the North place to skimp. worth thinking about. Below are Shore can have quite a bit of to- three items to consider towards pography rendering large por- 2. Quality & Creative that end. tions of a property unusable. Architecture Buyers are not too keen either on Sometimes it works in reverse. 1. Site Selection having a driveway so steep that it You’ll see this extraordinary In Nassau County there is an makes an Olympic event out of piece of land where an unskilled eight figure spec house being getting to the mailbox after a architect was retained by a client marketed on a lot that borders routine winter snow. who didn’t know any better. And the very busy 25A. As far as I The key point is that material together they collaborated on a know, it’s still sitting there with- and labor costs will be exactly hideous structure which down out a buyer. To be sure, the the same whether one builds on the road will probably be worth heavy-hitter prospects that tour a quality lot or a less desirable little more than its land value as such a house will have many one. In fact, challenging sites fre- a “knock-down.” other options available to them quently come with greater ex- Architecture is not just about and do not need to settle for the penses to deal with civil the exterior aesthetic design of a hum of cars whizzing by all day engineering issues and retaining house but also how it functions. long. walls. So when you think about continued on facing page

22nd Annual Stony Brook Film Festival July 20-29, 2017 The 22nd Stony Brook Film Festival, held July 20-29, 2017, will celebrate the best in independent American and foreign film premieres. many films will have directors, cast and crew for ques- tion and answer sessions after the screenings. Film passes and gold passes are available for purchase. Film passes are the best way to enjoy the Fes- tival. A film pass, at $85, is good for all 10 days of films and full of perks. passholder perks include commemorative Film pass and Lanyard, first-entry passholder lines, guaranteed seating up to 15 minutes prior to screening, great discounts from hospitality sponsors, and new this year, a commemorative SBFF Tote Bag. gold passes, at $225, are your ticket to the VIp experience. With reserved seating in the VIp 2017 Festival Films: section, you can mingle with filmmakers. In addi- Welcome to Germany, Walking, David, Game, Let Yourself Go, tion, entry to the Opening and Closing Night par- Rated, Ethel & Ernest, Snowgirl, The Sounding, Icarus, Love is ties are included as part of your gold pass. Thicker Than Water, Waiting to Die in Bayside, Queens; To the Opening & Closing Night party tickets are ex- Edge of the Sky, Brothers, Fanny’s Journey, Who Sank Your tremely limited. Buy early. Ships?, Tonio, Oma, Apricot Groves, The Simon’s Way, Straw- The Festival is produced by Staller Center for berry Days, The Dog and the Elephant, Little Wing, Real Artists, the Arts at Stony Brook University. 15,000 film From the Land of the Moon, Interrogation, Laura Gets a Cat, lovers attend the festival each year. Typically, Speak, The Second Act of Elliot Murphy, Just Go!, Purple each Festival feature is paired with a short film Dreams, Across the Line, Hanna’s Sleeping Dogs, AmeriKa, (shorts are usually no more than 29 minutes The King’s Choice, The Midwife, Text for You. long). Two features and two shorts are screened To order passes visit www.stonybrookfilmfestival.com or call each evening. 631-632-ArTS.

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continued the contrary, if you were to in- Is the flow correct? Are the clude a terrace with automated rooms properly proportioned? screens that could be dropped at Do they receive generous the touch of a button – then you amounts of natural light? Have have something that is not only the best views been properly ex- unique but also highly desirable. ploited? Was ample considera- Who wouldn’t want to enjoy a tion given to interesting interior morning coffee and paper, a fam- architectural elements such as ily BBQ or late night drinks out- barrel ceilings, deep arches or side but without the pesky perhaps a ceiling dome? mosquitos and bugs? No one of Again, relative to the overall course! And that’s precisely what cost of the project, investing in makes such a feature an element quality and creative architecture of enduring value. is likely to embed value over the long run. Note: All content is provided for informational purposes only and should not be consid- 3. Special Features ered personal advice or investment ad- Building a custom home is all vice. Though content is believed to be about fulfilling your wish list. accurate, author and/or publisher are not Editor’s Note: liable for any inaccuracies and will not Richard Masino is a real estate investor Recognize though, that if you update information. build a basketball ball court 30 and NYS licensed salesperson with ©2017 Richard A. Masino, Charles Rutenberg Realty. He can be feet underground, the next guy is All Rights Reserved. reached at 631-584-2283 or not going to pay up for that. On [email protected].

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Are You Ready To Be an Entrepreneur? by Scott Posner, enough to have a spouse who 25% of your annual income as CFP, CRPC, A.A.M.S. can put you on their employer- an “employer” contribution, July is Independent Retailer based health insurance, you’ll and you can defer up to Month. As you know, local stores need to find your own, at least $18,000 (or $24,000 if you’re bring vitality, creativity and eco- until you’re eligible for 50 or older). The sum of your nomic growth to their communi- Medicare. employer contribution and ties, so it’s worth celebrating Furthermore, you will need to your salary deferrals cannot those “mom and pop” shops. But take charge of your own retire- exceed $54,000, or $60,000 if they aren’t the only entrepre- ment savings. Fortunately, several you’re 50 or older. neurs in the country – about retirement plans are available to 10% of workers in the U.S. are the self-employed. These plans • SEP IRA — If you have just a self-employed, according to the typically offer tax-deferred few employees or are self-em- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. If growth potential and tax-de- ployed with no employees, you’re thinking of joining these ductible contributions. you may want to consider a ranks, you may want to prepare Here are a few options to SEP IRA. You’ll fund the plan yourself financially. consider: with tax-deductible contribu- For one thing, you may need tions, and you must cover all to pay more in taxes, depending • Owner-only 401(k) — This eligible employees. As an em- on your income. Self-employed plan, which is also known as ployer, you can contribute the individuals typically have to pay an individual 401(k), is avail- lesser of 25% of your compen- twice the amount in Social Secu- able to self-employed individu- sation (if you’re also an em- rity and Medicare taxes because als and business owners with ployee of your own business) they have to cover the portion no full-time employees other or $54,000. that employers normally pay. than themselves or a spouse. Also, unless you’re fortunate For 2017, you can put in up to continued on page 76

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Margaret Ann Mary Judith Kiechlin (Robert) of July 7, 2017 at Sts. Philip and Ronkonkoma. She was the James R.C. Church in St. James. (Levis) Anderson grandmother of five – Robert and In lieu of flowers, donations may Juliann Martin, Katie Dresel (de- be sent to “A-T Children’s Proj- Margaret Ann (Levis) Ander- ceased), Emily (Dresel) Augi, and ect,” 5300 W. Hillsboro Blvd, son, born on March 28, 1925, Jenna Dresel. She also had one Suite 105 in Coconut Creek, FL entered eternal life on June 30, great grandson Zachary Luke 33073. May she rest in peace! 2017. She was a mother, grand- Martin. She was the sister of the mother, great grandmother, deceased Fr. Robert Levis and the teacher, counselor and friend. deceased Mary E. (Levis) Kunz, Ronald Jr. Originally from Erie, PA, she was both from Erie, and the deceased LaGrange a graduate of Villa Maria Acad- Gerard Levis of Pittsburgh. She is emy and College as well as the also survived by her nieces and Ronald LaGrange, Jr., of Smith- Conservatory of music in Erie. nephews Alfred Kunz, Jerry Kunz, town, NY, passed away peace- She sang in the Erie social club Jeanne (Kunz) Filipkowski and fully on June 4, 2017 at the age with her beautiful mezzo-so- Eileen (Kunz) Baker, all from Erie, of 81. Retired from the NYC Po- prano voice and was billed as and their spouses and children. lice Department, where he “Peg and the Gentlemen of She was a member of the NYS worked as a computer analyst. Song.” She married in 1950. She Retired Teachers Association, Beloved son of the late Ronald taught at Wattsburg High School secretary of the Smithtown Sen- and Katheryn. Loving brother of for one year and at the Erie Vet- iors Club, and 2nd degree in the the late Joan Thompson. Cher- eran School to help returning K of C Columbiettes. She en- ished uncle and great uncle of veterans from the Korean War joyed displaying her knitted and William, Sue, Daniel, the late earn their high school diplomas. crocheted doll clothes, blankets Donna Krom, Paul, Dawn, Greg, Later she moved to Long Island and scarves at local craft fairs, Tyler, Kayla, Kevin, James, San- to begin her professional career playing Bingo, reading her James dra, Gary, Judy, Suzanne Mika, at Hauppauge High School from Patterson books, crossword puz- Elizabeth, Steven, Lauren, 1958-1984 where she served as zles, movies and most of all, cel- Richard and George. business teacher, department ebrating family occasions. One A Funeral Service was held at chairman, then guidance coun- of her favorite travel experiences Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home. selor. was her trip to Ireland where she Interment followed at Smithtown, Margaret was the loving visited her mother’s house in Cemetery. mother of three daughters and is County Cork and met several Arrangements were entrusted survived by Susan Marie Martin cousins for the first time. to the professional care of (John) of Islip, Maria Christine A Funeral Mass was held on Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home. Dresel (Jerry ) of St. James and Financial Focus Although planning for your retirement is important, you also continued from page 74 need to prepare for unantici- • Solo defined benefit plan — Note: pated short-term expenses, such Edward Jones, its Pension plans, also known as as a major car repair or a new employees and defined benefit plans, are still furnace. While everyone should financial advisors around – and you can set one be ready to meet these needs, it’s cannot provide tax up for yourself if you’re self- or legal advice. especially important if you’re You should consult employed or own your own self-employed and have a vari- your attorney or qualified tax advisor re- business. This plan has high able income. So, work to build garding your situation. contribution limits, which are an emergency fund containing Editor’s Note: determined by an actuarial cal- three to six months’ worth of liv- Financial Focus is a monthly feature writ- culation, and, as is the case ing expenses, with the money ten by Scott Posner, CFP, CRPC, with other retirement plans, kept in a liquid, low-risk ac- A.A.M.S., an investment representative your contributions are typically with Edward Jones Investments. This 130- count. year-old firm has over 10,000 offices tax-deductible. You may find self-employment around the world with one here in town • SIMPLE IRA — A SIMPLE IRA, to be quite rewarding – but at 542 North Country Road in the Old St. you’ll likely enjoy it even more if James School House. Mr. Posner has serv- as its name suggests, is easy to iced both personal and institutional in- set up and maintain, and it can you make the right financial vestors for over 31 years. For more be a good plan if your business moves. information, or to request topics for fu- has fewer than 10 employees. ture columns, call 631-862-2020.

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Getting a Hearing Test May Be Good for Your Memory by William Kent them to get their hearing tested stitute research shows that peo- If you want to help your mem- annually. If there is a hearing ple with hearing difficulty who ory and cognitive performance, loss, it is best to take it seriously use hearing instruments are more you may want to get a hearing and treat it. likely to have a strong support test and if necessary treat your A number of studies have network of family and friends, hearing loss. There is a growing come to light over the past few feel engaged in life and meet up body of research that shows a years showing a link between with friends to socialize. Some definitive link between hearing hearing loss and dementia. even say that using hearing in- loss and cognitive function. Specifically, a pair of studies out struments has a positive effect on According to Brandeis Univer- of John Hopkins found that hear- their relationships. sity Professor of Neuroscience ing loss is associated with accel- In our lifetime many of us Dr. Arthur Winfield, effortful lis- erated cognitive decline in older have ups and downs in relation- tening due to unaddressed hear- adults and that seniors with hear- ships and in either physical or ing loss is associated with ing loss are significantly more mental health. The idea is to con- increased stress and poor per- likely to develop dementia over trol the negative effects which formance on memory tests. His time than those who retain their we are faced with so it does not research shows that even when hearing. We have been spreading have a long lasting or serious ef- people with unaddressed hearing this information for a number of fect on our lives. We should pay loss perceive the words that are years now and I strongly believe attention and listen to what our being spoken, their ability to re- that these facts are important for body is telling us, and take what- member the information suffers, patients and their care takers to ever step that is necessary to ar- more likely because of the draw keep in mind when forgetfulness rive at what one feels is the on their cognitive resources that becomes apparent. Many experts correct treatment. From a hear- might otherwise be used to store believe that interventions, like ing standpoint it’s simple, get a what has been heard in memory. hearing instruments, could po- hearing test. For most, an annual This is especially true for the tentially delay or prevent demen- audiometric evaluation is cov- comprehension of quick, infor- tia. Research is ongoing. ered by health insurance, often mational complex speech that is with little or no out of pocket ex- part of everyday life. “Even if you “There is a growing body of pense. Think about it and then have a mild hearing loss that is research that shows a definitive listen to your body… it’s speak- not being treated, cognitive load link between hearing loss and ing. All you have to do is… increases significantly,” says cognitive function...” listen. Winfield. “You have to put so Editor’s Note: much effort just to perceive and Other studies indicate that St. James resident William Kent is the understand what is being said maintaining strong social con- Director of Long Island Hearing, an that you divert resources away nections and keeping mentally Audiology and Hearing Instrument from storing what you have active as we age might lower the Practice established 1985. With offices in heard in your memory” As peo- risk of cognitive decline and Nassau and Suffolk Counties, they can be reached at their Hearing Help Line at ple move through middle age Alzheimer’s according to the 1-800-698.5200 for more information on and their later years, as Winfield Alzheimer’s Association. Also in- this topic or general information about suggests, it is reasonable for teresting is the Better Hearing In- hearing help.

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POWER & POSSIBILITIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS Essential Oil Travel Companions! by Terri Pace with the things other people nation of your choice: cinna- Summer is here! Yeah! touch, like overhead bins, seat- mon, cassia, lime, marjoram, It’s that time of year where we back pockets, armrests, doors, melaleuca, melissa, oregano, look forward to summer and an- etc. While we can reduce our roman chamomile, tangerine, ticipate wonderful vacations, exposure with these activities, thyme, vetiver and wild orange. both near and far. As the time for we certainly cannot eliminate If you don’t already use essential our trip approaches, we start to the risk completely. Therefore, I oils daily, then get started before plan our activities and make lists add a measure of defensive pro- you travel. Apply 1-2 drops on of what we need to bring with us tection by using essential oils the bottom of your feet daily for to enhance our trip! For me, this that are known for their ability to 3-4 days before you travel, and list always includes my favorite protect against environmental continue to do this during your essential oils! Read on to dis- and seasonal threats! entire trip. cover what essential oils I bring My protective blend has cin- and why! namon, wild orange, clove, rose- 2. Digestive Comfort – mary and eucalyptus essential When venturing to new desti- Don’t Leave Home Without it! oils. I apply 1-2 drops of this nations, I love all the new food 1. Boost Your Immune System – blend to my hands before I touch choices! However, eating new Traveling on an airplane, or to anything. I also put this essential foods or spices can easily upset a new area, or to crowded tourist oil blend into a small spray bot- the delicate balance of our di- destinations exposes us to new tle and lightly mist anything that gestive system. Also, traveling germs and pathogens which can other people may have touched, can increase our stress, which surprise and overwhelm our im- as well as the vents above my can bring with it an upset stom- mune system. The best protection head! Who knows what’s in the ach. is to both limit exposure and to air that is being pushed through My travel kit includes essential also takes steps to boost the im- those vents! These pathogens are oils which are supportive to the mune system. one souvenir I do not want to digestive system, along with Good practices that help us take home with me! those to reduce stress. For diges- limit exposure include: washing There are many essential oils tive support, I use coriander, fen- your hands before eating or which help to support healthy nel, ginger, lemon, peppermint touching your face; don’t touch immune function; use any of or spearmint essential oils. Just a other people; and limit contact these singularly, or in any combi- drop under the tongue* or rubbed into my abdomen brings immediate relief! Essential oils to help reduce stress and uplift my mood include: basil, frankin- cense, lavender and wild orange. Basil is also great to bring relief after a long day of travel or sight- seeing.

3. Your Daily Routine – It is important when you travel away from home to keep your daily routine, well… daily. It is so easy to fall out of our healthy habits and routines when we are away from home. Continue to take your vitamins, drink enough water, exercise, allow some time for personal reflection or prayer and get good rest! Rise each day and go to bed as close to your normal routine as possible. Al- though it may be difficult, keeping your daily routine (a close continued on page 82

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Ask Ron Villano.... Dear Ron, My wife and I have never been how to do it on my own. She and able to engage in productive ar- I both come from families that re- guing. We start out calm and sort to grudge-holding and giving ready to listen to one another, yet the cold-shoulder when an argu- we always end up heated. Most ment pops up. We don’t know of the time we end up avoiding any other way to handle things. each other for days after. I’m sick I want to be able to hear her side of it. I love my wife and I want of the story and have mine heard things to get better between us as well. Any suggestions? but I don’t know – At Odds Ron villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, Dear At Odds, CCH is the leading expert in work- Productive arguing is truly an hear you LESS. Instead, use “I” ing through change. As a father who lost his 17-year old son in an art form! But it’s not as compli- statements. For example, saying auto accident, he always speaks cated as most expect. Coming up something like “I feel frustrated from the heart. As a licensed men- with a few simple “rules” for your when you forget to take out the tal health counselor, he guides oth- relationship can make a huge dif- trash” or “I have been feeling very ers on how to work through ference. Some couples decide on disconnected” will make your difficult times. As a national a specific word to say to one an- partner feel like you are ap- speaker and author of The zing, other that signifies that it is time proachable. Ask what you can do Ron has appeared on Tv and radio to break from the conversation to help your partner meet your throughout the world. He will help and have some personal reflec- needs and give them feedback you to Embrace the Power of tion time. Choosing a word that about how they can help you do Change in your personal and professional life. means something to both of you the same. Couple’s counseling can also work to diffuse tension. can always For example, a couple who met help you in a restaurant might use the and your name of that restaurant. Or a cou- wife build ple that enjoys playing tennis to- the founda- gether might use a tennis term. tion for these Walking away from each other for changes if a few minutes (or longer) will give you feel like you both space to reflect on what it is too you want to say to your partner much to do and help you to avoid name call- on your ing or throwing insults in the heat own. Re- of the moment. It is also impor- member, tant to remove accusatory state- without a ments from your “argument strong foun- vocabulary.” Saying things like dation, the “YOU make me so angry” and “I house can- only started yelling because YOU not stand. forgot to take out the trash” will only make your partner want to defend themselves MORE and

Editor’s Note: Ron villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH, is the founder and director of Family & Personal Counseling, located at 872 Middle Country Road in St. James. He is an author of the book The Zing, has appeared on national Tv, along with daily appearances on the verizon FiOS1 network. With offices in St. James, Bo- hemia, East Islip, Levittown and Middle village and a staff of 20 therapists from all backgrounds – Family & Personal Counseling addresses individual and family concerns of all ages. For additional information call 631-758-8290 or visit www.FamilyAnd- PersonalCounseling.com and www.Ronvillano.com to listen to his featured interviews.

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PHYSICAL THERAPIST GUIDE LATERAL EPICONDYLITIS What is Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)? by Rich Greco, PT, ATC, CSCS Most people who get tennis elbow don’t play tennis! In fact, less than 5% of all cases of tennis elbow occur in people who play tennis. Tennis elbow can happen to anyone who repeat- edly uses their elbow, wrist, and hand for their job, sport or hobby. Tennis elbow is a painful condition caused by overuse of the “extensor” muscles in your arm and forearm, particularly where the tendons attach to Signs and Symptoms of grocery bags. rounded projections of bone Symptoms of tennis elbow can Your symptoms may include: (epicondyles) on the outside or occur suddenly as a result of ex- • Pain that radiates into your lateral aspect of the elbow. The cessive use of the wrist and hand forearm and wrist muscles you use to grip, twist for activities that require force, • Difficulty doing common tasks, and carry objects with your hand such as lifting, twisting or such as turning a doorknob or all attach to the “lateral epi- pulling. Forceful activities – like holding a coffee cup condyle” at the elbow. That’s pulling strongly on a lawn • Increased pain when you use why a movement of the wrist or mower starter cord – can injure your wrist and hand for lifting hand can actually cause pain in the extensor muscle fibers and objects, opening a jar or grip- the elbow. lead to a sudden onset of tennis ping something tightly, such as Prolonged use of the wrist and elbow. a knife and fork hand, such as when using a More commonly, though, • Stiffness in the elbow computer or operating machin- symptoms of tennis elbow de- • Weakness in the arm ery – and, of course, playing ten- velop gradually over a period of nis with an improper grip or weeks or months as a result of Treatment for technique – can lead to tennis repeated or forceful use of the Lateral Epicondylitis elbow. It can happen to athletes, wrist, hand and elbow. If you For the first 24 to 48 hours, non-athletes, children and work as a grocery store cashier, treatment includes: adults. It occurs more often in you might have symptoms of ten- • Resting the arm by avoiding men than women, and most nis elbow as a result of repetitive certain activities commonly affects people be- (and often too forceful) typing – • 10-20 minute ice treatments tween the ages of 30 and 50. combined with continuous lifting continued on facing page Essential Oil Travel Companions! continued from page 80 Editor’s Note: Terri Pace and her family are longtime residents of St. James and companion and old friend) will bring you comfort owners of Pace’s Steak House in Hauppauge, NY. Terri is a certi- while you are away from home! fied Holistic Health Coach. She is an educator, sharing her experi- Not traveling away from home this summer? These ences and knowledge on the use of simply natural solutions to suggestions are best practices for living and loving a support the structure and functions of the body for optimal health natural solutions lifestyle each day. Whether I am and wellness. Terri invites you to contact her for a free private, personal wellness consultation and to get samples of essential oils traveling overseas, or within the U.S., or just to the which can support your specific wellness goals: barbeque in my neighborhood, these essential oils [email protected] will always be with me! I invite you to have these For more information on other events and workshops available: tools at your fingertips and “Don’t leave home with- visit http://simplynaturalseminars.eventbrite.com. You are invited to join in the conversation of Empowered Living with Essential Oils out them!” every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. and discover the benefits of living Note: and loving natural solutions in your life. For more information (30 *Essential oils are safe, effective and very affordable. However, minute sessions, available through Zoom online or audio confer- not all essential oils are created equal. Be an educated consumer ence): https://snsempoweredliving2017.eventbrite.com. Dis- and use only certified pure, therapeutic grade essential oils for cover the power and possibilities of essential oils in a relaxed and your family! informal way every Wednesday at 9 a.m. https://snssupportgroup2017.eventbrite.com

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continued help relieve pain, such as man- make simple modifications to • Elastic supports to take the ual therapy, special exercises, ice your work site, your computer pressure off of the painful mus- or heat treatments or both, and set-up, your kitchen devices, cles electrical stimulation. your sports equipment, and even Your physical therapist will de- It’s important to treat as early your gardening tools to lessen cide if you should use a brace or as possible. Left untreated, tennis the strain to your hand, wrist and support to protect your muscles elbow may become chronic and forearm. He/She will emphasize while the area is healing. De- last for months and sometimes the importance of taking stretch pending on severity, he/she may even years. This is especially true breaks so that your muscles get recommend that you consult if treatment is focused only on frequent rest from repetitive with another health care relieving pain and not on cor- movements and standing or sit- provider for further testing or for recting the muscle weakness and ting in the same position. consideration of additional treat- bad habits that might have led to Note: ment such as medication. In rare your condition in the first place. This information was provided by the cases, treatments such as corti- American Physical Therapy Association. sone injection or surgery might Return to Your Activities Editor’s Note: be needed. He/she can help you Your physical therapist will Rich Greco is a St. James resident and determine whether you need a help you remain active by teach- licensed Physical Therapist. He is the referral to another health care ing you how to modify your director of Greco Physical Therapy/ Motion PT Group located at 430-7 North provider. daily activities to avoid pain and Country Road in St. James. For more Treatment will include exer- further injury. Sometimes it’s nec- information on physical therapy for cises and other treatments that essary to make changes at work, lateral epicondylitis and general injury you will be expected to do at on the playing field or in the rehabilitation, contact him at home. You receive treatments to home. He/she can help you 631-686-6600.

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