MARCH 2009 Volume 22 Number 5 Keeping you up to date on SALES, HAPPENINGS Our Town & PEOPLE • • • • • • In Our Town - St. James S T J A M E S PUBLISHED MONTHLY

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IN THIS ISSUE

MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town North Shore Academy of Dance ...... 4 AROUND TOWN S ¥ T ¥ J ¥ A ¥ M ¥ E ¥ S Breakfast With the Easter Bunny ...... 6 Curves Welcomes SilverSneakers Members ....8 IN THE NEWS STAFF Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry...... 10 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Do You Know a Woman of Example? ...... 18 Temple Beth Chai Calendar ...... 18 Robin Clark . . . . . Associate Editor Superior Students Help Save-A-Pet...... 20 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT William Garthe ...... Advertising STAC News...... 22,24, 26 Sales Staller Center Spring 2009 Film Schedule ...... 28 On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 32-33 Smithtown H.S. East Charity Talent Show on April 2 ...... 34 What is a Giclèe, Anyway? ...... 36-38 OUR TOWN On Stage at Staller Center ...... 40-41 ÐST. JAMES Ð Congratulations to Jeffrey Marshall ...... 42 is a monthly publication produced EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT exclusively for the people of Programs at the Library ...... 44-50 St. James, Nissequogue and Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Programs ...... 52-54 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. HOME & GARDEN Design Ideas/Home Decorating Club...... 56-57 Call 862-9849 for Naturally Speaking ...... 58, 62 Advertising & Copy Deadline POSTAL CORNER ...... 64 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to FINANCIAL SAVVY every residence & business in the Money Matters ...... 66-68 11780 zip code area Mortgage Matters ...... 70 (6459 total copies mailed) Planning For the Future ...... 72-73 St. James Post Office Permit #10 DRIVING SAFETY TIPS St. James, NY 11780 Keep Your Cool on the Road ...... 74 Published by LEGAL-EASE Graphics du jour, Ltd. Medicaid Planning ...... 76 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 Some Unique Legal Aspects of a Short Sale ...... 78-79 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 SPORTS ...... 80, 82 email: [email protected] SCHOOL NEWS...... 83 website: www.ourtownstjames.com HEALTH NOTES...... 84-91 Not responsible for typographical errors. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or CELEBRATIONS ...... 92, 94, 96 refuse to print editorial or advertising material deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image SPRING EGG HUNT ON APRIL 11 ...... 95 or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only POET’S CORNER...... 96 to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business OBITUARIES ...... 98-102 offering services not available in said area. TELEPHONE DIRECTORY...... 103 Copyright © 2009 F.Y.I...... 104-105 Graphics du jour, Ltd. All Rights Reserved CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 108-109 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 110-111

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 4 – MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT

North Shore Academy of Dance 430-07 North Country Road, Colonial Shopping Center, St. James, NY 11780 • 631-899-4330 by Elizabeth Isabelle movement. Students use various This one-hour adult class com- Welcome to North Shore props to encourage coordination bines cardio-barre, yoga and Academy of Dance, St. James’ and develop gross motor skills. pilates to tone both the upper newest dance studio. Owner and Sessions are held on Tuesdays at and lower body. This is an director, Dina Verdi, with over 10:30 a.m. with instructor intense core workout! Class days 20 years dance experience, has Sharon Philbrick. Class size is are Mondays and Thursdays, call created a state-of-the-art dance limited and runs for 10 weeks. the studio for times and avail- studio, offering a wide variety of Call the studio for information on ability. Child care is always classes for toddlers to adults and availability and the special intro- available along with a closed beginner to advanced. All class- ductory cost for this class. circuit monitor so that you can es are taught by national title North Shore Academy of watch your little one having fun winning instructors. The studio Dance also features KINDER- as you enjoy your workout. offers, tap, jazz, ballet, lyrical, MUSIK – a musical learning pro- Personal training with certified modern, ballroom, hip-hop, gram. Research proves that the trainers is offered in 30- or 60- breakdancing, acro and latin. early introduction of music into minute sessions, one-on-one or A competition team is currently your child’s daily routine with small groups. There is a forming and family and multi- improves their ability to think, program for every fitness level class discounts are always reason, create and express. With and budget. The studio also offered. Each studio has a KINDERMUSIK, you and your offers a “Teen-Fit” program as closed-circuit camera, enabling child will participate together in well as nutrition counseling and you to watch your precious every step of the musical learn- body composition analysis. dancer during class, without any ing experience. Music skills lead North Shore Academy of distractions. Private lessons are to academic skills and on to life Dance carries of full line of also available. The benefits of skills. Classes are for newborns dance apparel and footwear. dance have been proven to through age 7. Classes are led Take advantage of their current boost a child’s self-esteem, build by Angela Verdi. Call the studio special event apparel sale. Call friendships and maintain a high for scheduling and arrange to Dina at 631-899-4330 or stop by level of physical fitness. stop in and see for yourself how the studio located at 430-07 Dina’s newest offering is a much the children and their par- North Country Road in the program called Tiny Dancers! ents enjoy this class. Colonial Shopping Center and This 30-minute class, for boys In addition to dance classes find the inner dancer in you and and girls 18-36 months, provides for adults, the studio is now your child! a fun introduction to dance and offering Cardio-Barre/Yogalates.

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Have Breakfast With the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 5 The St. James Fire De- ment’s own Chef Tansey. partment Drill Team invites Enjoy this hearty family you, your family, and style breakfast along with friends to have breakfast meeting and taking pictures with the Easter Bunny on with the Easter Bunny... Sunday, April 5 from 8 DON’T FORGET YOUR a.m.-1 p.m. at the St. James CAMERA. Fire Department, located on Route 25A and Lake Adults/$7 and children Avenue in St. James. under 12/$3. Attention fam- Besides meeting the ilies... for every 4 people in Easter Bunny, a complete your family the 5th is FREE. pancake breakfast will be For additional information prepared by the fire depart- call 584-5760 or 584-5799.

SAVE THE DATE… Mother’s Day Plant Sale The St. James Fire Department Fire House on Route 25A. Juniors will hold a Mother’s Day Be sure to save the date and Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9 get some great plants for that spe- from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Main cial lady.

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 10 – IN THE NEWS

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WOMEN’S Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry Smithtown Emergency Self Defense Food Pantry Celebrates 25th Anniversary Class March 22 at 2 p.m. 4 WEEK SESSION Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving LET US NOT BECOME WEARY • Learn Self Awareness IN DOING GOOD… • Learn How to Avoid a Galatians 6:9 Confrontation Twenty-five years ago members from seven con- gregations within the township of Smithtown saw a • Develop the Tools Needed need to provide food to residents who could not afford to feed their families. This is an ecumenical to Manipulate a Physical project that depends on the parishioners of the Confrontation member churches to provide food and to staff the pantry on a rotating basis. We are truly seven CALL FOR DETAILS churches working as one. The purpose of the Food Pantry is “To aid resi- GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE dents in an Emergency Food Crisis….” We are open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 12 noon. For 25 years we have provided a 3-day supply of TRIAL food to individuals and families. Over the years the need for the pantry has grown. PROGRAM We are serving more families now then ever before FREE and with the economic situation in our country we 1 Private Lesson & 1 Week of Group Classes anticipate this need to continue to expand. Classes for Men, Women & Children • NO CONTRACTS! During 2008 we assisted 2,132 individuals, sup- plying 19,188 meals. Featuring We greatly appreciate the generosity and com- BIRTHDAY PARTIES the passion of the community in assisting us in this min- AVAILABLE Bully Buster istry. Our shelves have been kept stocked due to the Systemª churches, schools and school clubs, Boy and Girl Scouts, athletic teams, local businesses, fraternal 430-08 N. COUNTRY RD. and social organizations, and town employees pro- viding a constant source of food, supplies, and ST. JAMES, NY 11780 monetary donations. Bella Vita City Grill Shopping Center At 2 p.m. on March 22, 2009 we are having an Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church. Clergy and/or rep- 631-617-5148 resentatives from the seven churches will partici- Visit our other locations: pate in this service and we invite all of our support- BALDWIN • BAYPORT • EAST ISLIP • ers to gather with us as we celebrate 25 years of MORICHES • SEAFORD • WEST BABYLON continued on page 12

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Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry continued from page 10 service to the community and thank the people of Smithtown township for their invaluable help. There will be a reception follow- ing the service in the church hall. Also at this time the community will be given the opportunity to visit the Pantry. Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry Churches • Byzantine Church of the Resurrection • First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown • Smithtown United Methodist Church • St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church • St. James Episcopal Church • St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church Pat Westlake Executive Inside the Pantry • St. James Lutheran Church Coordinator

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 18 – IN THE NEWS

Do You Know a Woman of Example? If so, we would like to hear high ethical standards in both her Nominees from all walks of life from you! The Smithtown Busi- professional and personal life. are welcome. Please tell us ness Professional Women’s Net- She should have inspired others briefly why your nominee is the working organization (SBPWN) is through their compassion, dedi- perfect Woman of Example and presently accepting nominations cation, leadership and service, mail your letter to: Woman of for its Annual Woman of Example and she should have enriched the Example, PO Box 328, Smith- Award to be presented at its year- lives of those around her and/or town, NY 11787 by March 31, end gala on June 18, 2009 at a those in the community. Your 2009. soon-to-be-announced location nominee should present herself as To learn more about our organ- on Long Island. a positive role model for others. ization please visit our website at Your nominee should be a She need not be a Smithtown or www.SBPWN.org. woman that conducts herself with Suffolk County resident. Temple Beth Chai Calendar 870 Townline Rd., Hauppauge miums and reduce your driver comes the community. 724-5807 record violation points. For fur- “FREE” Early Childhood ther info, and to register call 631- Defensive Driving Classes Programs 360-9720. Call for dates Sunday School for kids in 1st and All Ages Sabbath Services 2nd grades and Shalom Sesame The National Safety Council, in Friday evenings, 8 p.m. for preschool, pre-K, and kinder- cooperation with the Depart- Saturday mornings, 9:30 a.m. garten students. Call the temple ment of Motor Vehicles, offers a Temple Beth Chai, a Conserva- to register and request a schedule way to lower your insurance pre- tive/ Egalitarian Synagogue wel- at 724-5807.

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 20 – IN THE NEWS

Family Owned & Operated Since 1979 400 LAKE AVENUE • ST. JAMES 584-3750 OPEN: MON.-FRI. 8 AM-7 PM SAT. 8 AM-6 PM • SUN. 10 AM-3 PM SHIRTS With incoming dry cleaning Just of $12.00 99¢ or more. With this coupon. Not valid with delivery service. Good at St. James & Commack Only. Exp. 4/21/09 COMFORTERS DRY CLEANED UP TO Superior Students Help Just 95 QUEEN $11 SIZE Save-A-Pet Dutch Girl Cleaners With this coupon. Down slightly higher. With incoming dry cleaning order. Students from Superior Martial Arts participated Not valid with other offers. Good at St. James & Commack Only. Exp.4/21/09 in another community service project this month. The students chose to collect items for Save-A- Pet, a non-profit animal shelter located in Port Jefferson. ONE PRICE, 79 PRE PAID Save-A-Pet helps abandoned and abused dogs, cats PER PIECE ONE SIMPLE and other animals in need. The students collected WAY $3 many different items to help support Save-A-Pet’s PANTS, BLOUSES, BLAZERS, SKIRTS, mission. SWEATERS, SPORT JACKETS For more information on how to make a donation please call Save-A-Pet at 631-473-6333 or call Dutch Girl Cleaners Sensei Gregg Stevenson at Superior Martial Arts at With this coupon. Not valid with delivery service. Good at St. James & Commack Only. Exp. 4/21/09 631-862-1400. STORE YOUR WINTER CLOTHES! FREE Seniors Wanted Do you play Mah Jong? Chess? Crave social- BOX STORAGE ization? Interested in Adult Education? Book clubs? Trips? Lunch dates? Want to meet and min- 400 LAKE AVENUE ¥ ST. JAMES gle with other seniors? Temple Beth Sholom, 433 OPPOSITE WERNER GLASS Edge-wood Avenue Smithtown is pleased to offer Seniors reduced membership fees for their first 1575 Lakeland Ave., Bohemia 1365 Deer Park Ave., North Babylon 244-8077 586-8027 year at Temple Beth Sholom. Join now to start 120 Veterans Hwy., Commack 2101 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton enjoying the activities! The time to get involved is 543-5781 537-5138 now! Interfaith couples welcome. For more infor- 155 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst 307 Middle Country Rd., Selden mation call the temple office at 724-0424. 884-0313 696-7915 OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 21 –

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 22 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT A Pinch and a Dash An Exhibition & Sale Celebrating Women’s History Month The Smithtown Township Arts art Council is pleased to announce history. its exhibition celebrating The Women's History Month, A public is PINCH AND A DASH, to be invited held March 28 through April 19, to an 2009, at the Mills Pond House opening Gallery, 660 Route 25A in St. reception James. The exhibition seeks to March 28 examine the American woman’s from changing role in the kitchen, 2-4 p.m. from rural times when a to meet woman’s biscuits defined her exhibit- reputation, to 20th century ing artists ready-made preparation. and view Juror Connie Koppelman, their PhD, is an independent curator work. and speaker on subjects in Admiss- women’s art. Koppelman cur- ion to the Mixon-Kitchen rently teaches in the Women’s gallery Studies Program at SUNY Stony is free. Council at 862-6575, or visit Brook, specializing in American For more information, call the their website at women’s history and women's Smithtown Township Arts www.stacarts.org.

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On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center The Smithtown Performing Arts reservations or visit their website of town premier of a fictional Center, located at 2 East Main at www.smithtownpac.org. Broadway Bound musical? The Street in Smithtown, brings pro- understudy, the stage manager, fessional live entertainment to our Curtains the producer? Who can bring the backyard at affordable prices. MAIN STAGE fictional show up to speed? Ticket prices range from $16- March 21-April 26 Homicide detective / Amateur $30, group rates available. Call Who murdered the untalented, Musical Theatre afficiando Frank the box office at 724-3700 for arrogant leading lady in the out Cioffi, That’s who. Don’t miss this outrageously entertaining Musical Comedy Who-Done-It. Featuring Smithtown Supervisor V V V V A A A A Patrick Vecchio. L $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF L L $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF L U LARGE OR U U LARGE OR U Alice in Wonderland Jr. A DINNER A A DINNER A B SICILIAN PIE B B SICILIAN PIE B YOUTH PRODUCTION L (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) L L (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) L E E E E April 4-26 C C C C All seats: $15 O PATIO PIZZA O O PATIO PIZZA O U U U U Bring your little ones and the P 262 LAKE AVE. P P 262 LAKE AVE. P O 862-7475 O O 862-7475 O child in you and enjoy Disney’s N ST. JAMES N N ST. JAMES N 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY updated dialogue and new arrangements of such classic V V V V A A A A songs as I’m Late, The Un-birth- L $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF L L $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF L U U U U day Song and Zip-A-Dee-Doo- A LARGE OR A A LARGE OR A B SICILIAN PIE DINNER B B SICILIAN PIE DINNER B Dah. L (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) L L (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) L E E E E Ragtime School Edition C C C C YOUTH PRODUCTION O PATIO PIZZA O O PATIO PIZZA O U U U U May 1-10 P 262 LAKE AVE. P P 262 LAKE AVE. P O 862-7475 O O 862-7475 O All seats: $15 N ST. JAMES N N ST. JAMES N 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY Come and enjoy this truly classic musical that paints a nos- V V V V A A A A talgic and powerful portrait of L $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF L L $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF L U U U U life in turn-of-the-century A LARGE OR A A LARGE OR A B SICILIAN PIE DINNER B B SICILIAN PIE DINNER B America. L (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) L L (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) L E E E E I Love You, You’re Perfect, C C C C Now Change O PATIO PIZZA O O PATIO PIZZA O U U U U MAIN STAGE P 262 LAKE AVE. P P 262 LAKE AVE. P O 862-7475 O O 862-7475 O May 16-June 28- N ST. JAMES N N ST. JAMES N 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY This celebration of the mating game takes on the truths and V V V V A A A A myths behind that contemporary L $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF L L $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF L U U U U conundrum known as “the rela- A LARGE OR A A LARGE OR A B SICILIAN PIE DINNER B B SICILIAN PIE DINNER B tionship.” This hilarious revue, L (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) L L (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) L E E E E that ran for over 10 years – off C C C C broadway – pays tribute to those O PATIO PIZZA O O PATIO PIZZA O U U U U who have loved and lost, to those P 262 LAKE AVE. P P 262 LAKE AVE. P who have fallen on their faces at O 862-7475 O O 862-7475 O N ST. JAMES N N ST. JAMES N 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY the portal of romance, to those who have dared to ask, “Say, V V V V what are you doing Saturday A A A A L $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF L L $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF L Night?” U U U U A LARGE OR A A LARGE OR A B SICILIAN PIE DINNER B B SICILIAN PIE DINNER B Into the Woods Junior L (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) L L (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) L E E E E YOUTH PRODUCTION C C C C June 6-28 O PATIO PIZZA O O PATIO PIZZA O U U U U All seats: $15 P 262 LAKE AVE. P P 262 LAKE AVE. P This group of talented youth O 862-7475 O O 862-7475 O N ST. JAMES N N ST. JAMES N 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY continued on facing page

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continued The Cast of Beatlemania Jekyll And Hyde - The Musical will take you through this funny SPECIAL EVENT MAIN STAGE and engaging story that reexam- September 5 & 6 October 17 - November 15 ines the stories we’ve all grown All seats: $35 The evocative tale of the epic up with. The best Beatles Tribute Band battle between good and evil, returns for its seventh consecu- “Jekyll and Hyde” is a true musi- Little Tramp – A Musical Biopic tive year. Relive the experience. cal phenomenon. of Charlie Chaplin continued on page 34 SPECIAL EVENT July 9-12 All seats: $42.50 Award winning recording artist David Pomerantz takes us on a journey of the life of PUT SOME Chaplin, the controversial genius of the silent screen who lit up the world with his much beloved character, The Little INTO YOUR STEP Tramp. and head on over The Great American Trailer Park Musical to MAIN STAGE July 18 - August 30 A hilarious musical comedy about love, lust and adultery in a Florida trailer park unites the antics of Desperate Housewives with the comedy of The Simpson’s. Great adult fun for all. Adult language and situations. ANTIQUES • GIFTS Guys and Dolls Junior for the Home & Garden YOUTH PRODUCTION Winter Hours: Tues.-Sat. 11-5 August 1-30 All seats: $15 Experience the twists and NEW MERCHANDISE HAS ARRIVED!!! turns of this hilarious, fast-paced story which takes us from Times • Colorful Florals Square to Havana to the sewers • Decorative Clocks of Manhattan with a bright, brassy immortal score. • Architectural Wall Art & Prints The Farnsworth Invention MAIN STAGE • Habersham Botanical September 12-October 4- Wax Pottery Vessels Its 1929. Two ambitious visionaries race against each • Whimsical and other to invent a device called Wonderful Gifts “television.” Separated by 2,000 miles, each knows that if he stops working, even for a moment, the 631-686-5525 other will gain the edge. Who will unlock the key to the greatest 415 N. Country Rd. innovation of the 20th century: St. James the ruthless media mogul, or the Just north of Edgewood Ave. self-taught Idaho farm boy. in front of Ocean’s Bounty

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Smithtown H.S. East Charity Talent Show Smithtown Set for April 2 Performing Smithtown High School East will Arts Center hold a Charity Talent Show for the ben- continued from page 33 efit of St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital on Subscription plans avail- Thursday, April 2, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. able at substantial savings. at the school located at 10 School Call the box office at 724- Street in St. James. Tickets will be sold 3700 more information. at the door: $8/students; $10/adults. Become a member and There will be gift baskets and other save with additional bene- prizes raffled off during the show. fits. Annual membership is The evening, filled with music and $75 and a lifetime member- laughs, will feature the hottest bands, ship is $300. Benefits the best Broadway singers, virtuoso include additional 10% dis- classical musicians, a choreographed count on the purchase of tango number, and other exciting acts! tickets to any performance Bring your family, and help raise or subscription package, money for this wonderful organization preferred status for seating, that provides for many children faced and much more. with cancer and other illnesses. For advanced sales, call the main office at Smithtown High School East - Pictured here are Mitchell Feinberg 631-382-2701. Any questions? Email and Sarah Kerper, codirectors. [email protected]

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What Is A Giclée, Anyway? by Denise Davis prints Giclées. of the four colors, to fool the eye Giclée (pronounced “Zhee- For years, artists and publish- into seeing various hues and Clay”) is from the French lan- ers had to rely on traditional shades. Because this dot pattern guage word “le gicleur” meaning printing (offset lithography) to is detectable to even the “nozzle” or more specifically reproduce their work. The untrained eye, it is less desirable “gicler” meaning “to squirt, Giclée process is far more supe- than Giclée printing for fine art spurt, or spray.” It is an invented rior to this in nearly every way. reproductions. In comparison, name used to describe the While traditional printing uses the Giclée process utilizes process of making fine art repro- four colors (cyan, magenta, microscopically fine droplets of ductions from a digital source, yellow, and black), the Giclée ink to be sprayed onto the media using high quality ink jet print- process, prints with an addition- to form the image. An image can ers. The digital source may be al four colors – (light cyan, light consist of nearly 20 million ink from original art, photographs, magenta, light black, and light droplets or more. These micro- or even computer generated art. light black) – eight in total. This scopic droplets of ink vary in Although it is ink jet technology, results in a wider color gamut size (approximately the size of let’s not mistake it for your desk- and much better color satura- a red blood cell). This produces top printer at home. The process tion. In addition to the eight col- a near continuous tone image is far more sophisticated than ors, the inks are pigmented and with smoother gradations that. And even though the archival (fade resistant). The lat- between tones, and no visible process is digital, keep in est test results show life dot pattern – even when viewed mind... Not all digital prints are expectancy rates of 100 to 200 with a loupe. Giclées. Giclée printers have to years for some Giclée prints. Offset lithography is restricted adhere to strict printmaking stan- In offset lithography, the to printing on papers (mostly dards to be able to call their process uses tiny dots (screens) continued on page 38

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What Is A Giclée, Anyway? continued from page 36 New York have all hosted exhi- work better than any reproduc- from wood) that widely vary bitions featuring Giclées. tion technique available today. from the original art. Giclées, But probably one of the It is recognized as “the next best on the other hand, have elimi- biggest and most beneficial thing to owning the original.” nated this obstacle. They can differences that Giclée printing All in all, the Giclée process, print on virtually the same mate- offers to artists and publishers, has provided the art world with rials that the original art was cre- is that their editions can be a better, more cost effective way ated on. Whether it is on can- printed “on demand.” Offset for... artists to produce art; pub- vas, textured watercolor paper lithography prints, are usually lishers to supply art; and muse- or fine art papers – all acid free, produced in editions of 500- ums, galleries and collectors to cotton-rag of course. The result 1000 or more, all at once. But display and/or own high quality is a reproduction that is virtually Giclées rarely exceed 50-100 art. indistinguishable from the origi- high quality reproductions at a nal art. And for digital painters, time. This print on-demand Editor’s Note: Denise Davis is an artist, and the owner the Giclée print is the original. production will continue to of Artpix Studio in St. James. She is a That is why there is a wide affect the quality and quantity of pioneer in the industry, printing Giclées’ acceptance of high quality published art as more artists since 1993. For any questions or to Giclées by galleries, museums publish “Giclées.” Galleries have schedule an appointment pertaining to Art reproduction, photo-to-fine-art, and private collectors. Promi- more choices, and individual photo painting, color to B&W/Sepia con- nent art museums such as the collectors are excited by a wider version, photo re-touching and custom MOMA, Guggenheim, Smithson- choice and better quality art. collage design, call Denise at 862-2808. ian, Los Angeles Museum of Giclée printing provides a Modern Art and The luminosity and brilliance that Metropolitan Museum of Art in represent the artist’s original

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On Stage at Staller Center... There’s always something hap- ment at 632-7330. performers engage in amazing pening at the Staller Center, Upcoming events at Staller acrobatic feats while manipulat- University at Stony Brook. The Center at SUNY Stony Brook: ing ordinary objects such as following programs are being chairs, tables, poles, ladders, offered for your enjoyment. Box Trinity Irish Dance plates, bottles, and bicycles, Office hours are 12 noon to 6 Saturday, March 21 • 8 p.m. among other things. Considered p.m., Monday through Saturday Main Stage - $38 the foremost company from all and 1-hour before ticketed per- Sponsored by Teachers Federal of China, the National Acrobats formances. For tickets and infor- Credit Union of China bring the Chinese art of mation, call the Box Office at This acclaimed Irish-American acrobatics to the world. 632-ARTS (2787). Tickets can dance company preserves the Experience their daredevil also be purchased 24 hours a day legacy of Irish dance while tak- height-defying feats that will at www.STALLERCENTER.COM. ing its repertoire in imaginative leave you breathless and clutch- and new directions. Dance steps The University Art Gallery ing the edge of your seat! borrow from swing and jitterbug hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m., dancing, while in Trinity’s tradi- Emerson String Quartet Tuesday through Friday and 7-9 tional dances, feet are nimble Thursday, April 2 • 8 p.m. p.m. on Saturday. For further while the upper body remains Recital Hall - $42 information about Art Gallery calm. The Emerson Quartet is laud- shows call 632-7240. ed globally as a string quartet The Department of Music fea- National Acrobats of China that approaches both classical tures numerous performances Sunday, March 29 • 7 p.m. and contemporary repertoire throughout the year with over Main Stage - $34 with equal mastery and enthusi- 150 FREE recitals. For further Back by popular demand, a asm. They have performed the information call the music depart- troupe of over 40 young Chinese continued on facing page

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Congratulations to Jeffrey Marshall On Stage at Staller Center We would like to congratulate continued from page 41 Jeffrey Marshall, of St. James, and backgrounds. on the great effort he has put into preparing for the part of Aga-Boom “Lefou” in the musical Beauty NOT JUST FOR KIDS and the Beast which will be Sunday, May 3 • 3 p.m., 7 presented at Nesaquake Middle p.m. School on March 27 and 28 – Main Stage - $12 Love Mom, Dad, Wesley, Sponsored by Bank of Hailey and Family. America In addition, congratulations go The Aga-Boom clowns out to Mrs. DeGennaro who is draw on the tradition of the musical director at Russian clowning and bring Nesaquake along with the unbridled silliness and laugh- entire cast and crew. ter to the stage! Aga-Boom quite magically blends the very best elements of circus, SAVE THE DATE slapstick comedy and experi- mental theater into a hugely Godspell on Stage May 8 and 9 entertaining show that can be Sts. Philip and James Drama Club proudly presents Godspell, the thought of as a Russian ver- musical, on May 8 and 9. Tickets will go on sale to the general pub- sion of the Blue Man Group lic on April 6 at $10. For more information call 584-7896.

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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a CELL PHONE CLINIC Register for this program. variety of programs during the NESCONSET upcoming weeks and months. Tuesday, March 31, 7-8 p.m. REEL TALK CINEMA The Main Branch, is located at 1 If you are clueless when it Film Discussion North Country Road, Smithtown, comes to using your cell phone, NESCONSET 265-2072. The Nesconset Branch then come to the library and let Wednesday, March 25, 7 p.m. is located at 127-20 Smithtown an expert teen show you the ins A series of independent and Blvd., Nesconset, 265-3994. The and outs of cell phone use. counter-cultural films will be Commack Branch is located at 3 shown on a monthly basis. Indian Head Road, Commack, GROWING UP Various guest lecturers will host a 543-0998. The Kings Park Branch ON LONG ISLAND screening of a critically acclaim- is located at 1 Church Street, NESCONSET ed, yet non-mainstream film with Kings Park, 269-9191. Call for Thursday, April 23, 7-8:30 p.m. a sponsored discussion about the Library hours - all branches A multi-media program explor- film following at Akropolis closed Sundays. ing the transformation of Long Restaurant. For additional information visit Island with Long Island Museum their website at curator Joshua Ruff. ONGOING www.smithlib.org. ADULT PROGRAMS You may register at the above MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY phone numbers for all programs. SMITHTOWN FREE BLOOD PRESSURE Space Buddies SCREENINGS AARP TAX ASSISTANCE Tuesday, April 7, 2 p.m SMITHTOWN NESCONSET NESCONSET A registered nurse will conduct Thursdays at 10 a.m. Family Film: Viewer’s Choice Free Blood Pressure Screenings at March 19, 26, April 2, 9 Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m. The Smithtown Library on the Call for additional dates and second Wednesday of each WII FOR ADULTS times month from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 NESCONSET The Smithtown and Nesconset p.m. Information and answers to Tuesday, March 23, 3 p.m. branches of the Library will questions concerning hyperten- WII Sports featuring baseball, screen a popular movie each sion, heart disease and nutrition bowling, boxing, golf and tennis. month. Call the library for addi- will be addressed. tional dates, times and titles. continued on facing page

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continued gy. Basic instructions and chess- for this program. No appointment is needed. For boards will be provided... all are further information, call 265- welcome. Children under 12 QUILT AT THE LIBRARY 2072, ext. 208. must be accompanied by an SMITHTOWN adult. You will meet every other In this monthly series you can FREE INDIVIDUAL Tuesday at the Main Branch of the share and learn about quilting. HEALTH INSURANCE Smithtown Library from 6:30 to The group meets the first Saturday COUNSELING FOR SENIORS 8:30 p.m. Call for dates. Register continued on following page SMITHTOWN Wednesdays, 10 a.m. The main branch of the Smithtown Library, in conjunc- tion with the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, will give free individual health insurance coun- seling for seniors on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Call for additional dates and times. Appointments are necessary. Call 265-2072 ext. 208 to set up an appointment. Some topics covered will be: Medicare bene- fits and claims problems, Medigap insurance, long term care options, Medicare HMO’s and Medicaid eligibility. ADULT WRITERS’ GROUP SMITHTOWN This series is the perfect oppor- tunity for anyone who has the burning desire to write, but has trouble getting started or would like to receive constructive feed- back from fellow writers. The group is scheduled to meet the first Tuesday of every month. Compare ideas on writing as well as give and receive advice, while having fun in the process. Call for dates and times. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS SMITHTOWN Thursday, March 19, 10:15 a.m. NESCONSET Tuesday, March 24, 2:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Call for books, dates and times. CHESS AT NIGHT! Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. SMITHTOWN Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 p.m. Chess for everyone... bring your mind and be ready to learn the ultimate game of mind strate- OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 46 – EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT

Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 44 projects in a relaxed and informal Licensed drivers of all ages are of the month at the main branch atmosphere. Call the Library for eligible to participate in this from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for supplies needed. course (under 50). Call for dates dates. Please register for this pro- and additional info. gram by calling 265-2072, ext. An AARP Defensive Driving 208. class will be held at three of the Smithtown Library branches on a CROCHET & KNITTING rotating basis – Smithtown Mondays, 7-8:30 p.m. (January, April, July, October), Wednesdays, Commack (February, May, Aug- 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ust, November) and Nesconset DEFENSIVE SMITHTOWN (March, June, September, Dec- DRIVING CLASSES Monday, March 23, 7 p.m. ember). There is a fee of $12 The Smithtown Library offers Call for additional dates. AARP members; $14 non-AARP two Defensive Driving classes in Please register for this program by members (check or money order conjunction with the New York calling 265-2072, ext. 208. only) which is non-refundable for State Safety Program. After the drivers 50+ years. successful completion of this LIBRARY ART GROUP Call for dates. course, attendees may receive a SMITHTOWN Register at the Circulation discount on their automobile Thursdays, March 19, 26, Desk of the the branch you wish insurance and point deduction 11:45 a.m. to take the program. Space is very from existing violations on their Come to the Smithtown Branch limited, registration is on a first- driver’s licenses. of the Library on Thursdays from come first-served basis. 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and join There is a fee of $35 (check this group. Work on various art only) which is non-refundable. continued on page 48 PARADISE WE HAVE OPENINGS FREE FOR 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS LOCAL DELIVERY Cafe $15 MIN. ST. JAMES WE’RE NOT JUST BAGELS!!! UNITED METHODIST Full Line of Baked Goods • Flavored Coffee Fresh Homemade Soups & Salads NURSERY SCHOOL Boars Head Cold Cuts 532 Moriches Road St. James, NY 11780 Catering For All Occasions (631) 584-9555 Confirmations • Communions June Liardi, Director Large or Small Fish Platters • Bagel Platters Cookie Platters • Heros Special Orders & More Nancyann Cook We will be Branch Manager Open Easter Sunday Mon. 8:30am - 3:00pm and 5:00pm - 8:00pm Tues. - Fri. 8:30am - 3:00pm from 6 AM-2 PM Sat. 8:30am - 2:00pm

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Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 46 CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Afternoon at the Movies: Register in person or by phone Space Buddies TEEN PROGRAMS for all Children’s Programs: SMITHTOWN Smithtown 265-2072, ext. 248. Tuesday, April 7, 2 p.m. Call the Library for additional Nesconset 265-3994 information. Call the library for dates and Art Starts times and age restrictions for ALL NESCONSET (2-3 years) Cell Phone Clinic programs. Wednesday, March 25, 11 a.m. NESCONSET Visit the Library website at Stories and multi-sensory art Tuesday, March 31, 7 p.m. www.smithlib.org for a complete experience with paint, clay and Earn community service by vol- program listing and additional more. unteering to teach adults all that details or go to the library and their cell phones can achieve. pick up a program flyer. Books and Bites NESCONSET (grades 4-5) Teen Writers Club For School Age Children Thursday, March 26, 4:30 p.m. NESCONSET A variety of literature-based pro- Children’s book discussion Tuesday, March 31, 5 p.m. grams which include a wide group. For young adults interested in cre- range of activities are offered ative and professional writing. throughout the school year. Each Book Bingo children’s department provides NESCONSET (grades 3-5) Twilight Book Discussion specialized programs, unique to Tuesday, March 24, 4:30 p.m. NESCONSET each branch. Contact your local Play bingo using some favorite Saturday, March 21, 3:30 p.m. children’s librarian for details or book titles. Call for books. visit the library website at www.smithlib.org. continued on facing page

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continued Pajama Story Time tration is required. Bunnies, Bunnies, Bunnies SMITHTOWN NESCONSET (grades K-2) (3-6 years w/parent/caregiver) Parent-Toddler Workshop Friday, March 20, Call for dates and times SMITHTOWN (2 years) 4:30-5:15 p.m. Children are invited to come for a Tuesdays, 10 a.m. special evening of stories, finger- Call for dates. Family Film: Viewer’s Choice plays and song in pajamas. Play time, themed craft and All ages with an adult Siblings are welcome. No regis- continued on following page NESCONSET Saturday, March 28, 2 p.m. Get a Clue With Nancy Drew SMITHTOWN Thursday, April 9, 2 p.m. Lego Club NESCONSET (grades 2 & up) Wednesdays, March 18, 25, 4:30 p.m. Build and create things using legos. Mommy and Me SMITHTOWN (2 years) Wednesdays, 10 a.m. March 18 Call for additional dates Play time, craft and stories. Mother Goose Rhymetime SMITHTOWN (birth-35 months) 10-10:30 a.m. Call for dates NESCONSET (birth-2 years) 10:30-11 a.m. Call for dates A children's librarian leads you and your child in reciting, singing and reading Mother Goose rhymes, which are the corner- stones of literature and cultural heritage. My Grown Up and Me SMITHTOWN Fridays, April 3, 10, 17, 25, 10 a.m. One is Fun NESCONSET (12-23 months) Monday, March 30, 10 a.m. Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs during this interactive story time with parent/caregiver. Open Craft Days SMITHTOWN Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18, 25 10 a.m.

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Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 49 Tales and Toy Time stories for children and discus- SMITHTOWN (3 years) sion for parents. This is a one- Mondays, 10 a.m. time per child program. April 6, 13, 20, 27 Free play, craft and stories. With Picture Book Story Time parent/caregiver. SMITHTOWN (4-5 years) Call for dates and times The Pigeon Wants a Stories, songs and finger plays for Birthday Party pre-school children. No siblings NESCONSET (3-5 years) please. Wednesday, April 1, 11 a.m. hand puppets, sing-a-longs. No The Pigeon celebrates his birth- Second Step registration is necessary. day with stories, games and SMITHTOWN crafts. (3 years with parent/caregiver) Stories and Crafts Friday, March 20, 10 a.m. NESCONSET (3-1/2-5 years) Toddler Time Stories, craft and toys. with par- Monday, March 30, 2 p.m. NESCONSET (2-3 years) ent/caregiver. No siblings. Enjoy listening to stories and Monday, March 30, 11 a.m. make a craft to take home with Have fun with stories, finger plays Stand Tall and Be Strong parent/caregiver. and crafts with parent/caregiver. SMITHTOWN (3-5 years with parent/caregiver) Stories and Snacks Welcome Back Robin Wednesdays, March 18, 25, SMITHTOWN (grades 1-3) SMITHTOWN 2 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 4 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2 p.m. An activity based program using Enjoy stories and a snack.

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Lifestyles of Smithtown’s Rich and Famous PANEL DISCUSSION The Smithtown Historical Come hear about the lifestyles wealthy lived a life among and Society will present Lifestyles of of the rich and famous people of apart from their neighbors. Smithtown’s Rich and Famous on 20th century Smithtown. Listen to This program will be a panel Monday, March 23, 7 p.m. at the lifelong Smithtowners, the Voices discussion. Admission is FREE. Frank Brush Barn, 211 Middle of Smithtown, as they share For additional information, call Country Road in Smithtown. memories of how Smithtown’s 265-6768. WMHO Educational and Cultural Center Programs

The Ward Melville Heritage WMHO EDUCATIONAL AND Organization will hold the fol- CULTURAL CENTER lowing events at their Educational A thought provoking drama on a & Cultural Center, located in woman’s right to vote, circa Stony Brook Village, Main Street 1917, as seen through the eyes on the Harbor. Call 689-5888 or of suffrage advocates Alva Eagle’s Nest visit www.wmho.org or Vanderbilt Belmont and Caroline FREE LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS www.stonybrookvillage.com for Astor. $12/adults; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. further information on any of $8/children under 12; WMHO EDUCATIONAL AND these programs. $5/groups over 35. CULTURAL CENTER School groups: March 19 - “Fish or Cut Bait? Through March 27 751-2244; The Secrets of Catching the “Suffrage and Courage: A Individuals: Limit” presentation and lecture. Woman’s Quest for Equality” 689-5888 continued on page 54

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WMHO Educational and Cultural Center Programs continued from page 52 April 23-May 22, 2009 for 10th, 11th and 12th grade. Treasures or Trash? “Home With…Miss Marilyn Experience science right in the LECTURES AND APPRAISALS - FEE Monroe” A Musical Theatre heart of an 88-acre wetland pre- Thursdays: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Production depicting the life of serve! Field sampling exercises WMHO EDUCATIONAL AND Marilyn Monroe will include cruises on Long CULTURAL CENTER WMHO EDUCATIONAL AND Island Sound aboard a coastal March 26 - Utilitarian Pottery CULTURAL CENTER research vessel, as well as trips & Stoneware A ST. GEORGE PRODUCTION - FEE to Crane Neck Point, West April 2 - Design & Jewelry Reserve early for this production Meadow Creek salt marsh and Making on the life of one of the most West Meadow Beach coastal April 16 - What’s Hot in the celebrated figures of the 20th spit. Students completing all Antique Market century. For full information and course requirements can receive reservations call 689-5888 3 undergraduate credits from March 27, 7:30 p.m. Stony Brook University, or may Failure is Impossible May-October take the course without credits. WMHO EDUCATIONAL AND Discovery Wetlands Cruises Dates/Times: Stony Brook CULTURAL CENTER Board the 35-passenger pontoon University Summer Session II; Original play on the Woman’s boat for a unique 1-1/2 hour July 13-Aug. 13, Suffrage movement. Wine and cruise through Stony Brook 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. desserts will be served. Fee. Harbor and surrounding wet- Mon. thru Thurs. of each week lands. A naturalist is on board to Location: Dr. Erwin J. Ernst April 7, 8, 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. guide this exceptional experi- Marine Conservation Center, Getting Ready for George ence in ecology, geology and West Meadow Creek Children ages 10-13 - FEE history. Sunset cruises available. Stony Brook. WMHO EDUCATIONAL AND Call 751-2244 or visit Facility owned and operated by CULTURAL CENTER www.stonybrookvillage.com for The Ward Melville Heritage Build a diorama of the coach detailed schedule and rates. Organization. Class Size: 20 that George Washington rode in students max; 10 students, min. when he came to thank mem- July 13-August 13 Tuition: $775 per student bers of the Setauket Spy Ring. ”Summer of Science in Stony 751-2244. Enjoy a taste of cherry pie on the Brook” final day of class. Summer marine science program

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DESIGN IDEAS: Spending and Stretching Your Decorating Dollars in Today’s Economy by Natalie haven that makes folks feel good products from good sources, Weinstein, and live better – not the “wow” even banks! Allied ASID environment dressed up to I recently visited another Last week I impress (well, maybe a little smart client who hired me to completed a “wow,” of course.) So, how do design her living room and den. major renova- you determine what’s best for She knew I would be able to tion project for you, your wallet and your help save money while creating an appreciative home? Start by evaluating the the best plan, as well as pur- client. Their 35 equity in your home, its age, its chasing quality furniture at the year old condition, how it stacks up in best price. Looking really cute in Nassau County home went your neighborhood and how her painting outfit, she told me through a complete metamor- long you plan to live there. The her husband and she make a phosis with a new kitchen in a answer will help you determine great team. He does the walls reconstructed space, luxurious how you will fund your decorat- and ceiling and she does the bathrooms and new furniture, as ing or renovating project. Look trim – and they’re saving money! well as custom built-ins. The at your assets, make a plan, get What about you – can you change was major and cost estimates, set up a budget and sew? Perhaps new throw pillows some dollars. Your first thought, do these with the help of quali- or simple drapery treatments can dear reader, is why would any- fied professionals such as archi- help you on your way to a new one want to go through such an tects, designers and contractors. spring look. Do your dining expense in these troubling times. In challenging times like these, room chairs have “slip” seats While all my clients are quite not everyone is as busy as they’d (easy to detach and recover with smart, (why else would they hire like to be and great deals are no skill needed)? Have you me?) this couple really got it. As available for both labor and thought about how your books, we walked around the house photographs and collectibles can placing the final accessories, the be used as artful accessories? husband turned to me and said What about your dining room “Natalie, I really want to thank breakfront? It can have a new you, not only for the great job look just by placing your “good” you and your team did, but for dishes and glassware as display saving me so much money.” I items. Have you seen the sales laughed and he continued, “If for bedding, especially the “bed- we hadn’t started our project last in-a-bag” variety, which can spring, I would have lost all this change the whole look of a bed- money in the stock market! Now room creating a co-ordinated we have a beautiful home to color scheme? And speaking of enjoy which will also bring us sales – many fine and reputable much more money if we should stores are offering no finance decide to sell in the future.” changes for a year or more, just Bingo! to get folks shopping again. While the naysayers are Filling these bookshelves could Most of all, when is the last bemoaning doom and gloom, have really been expensive if we time you did a good clean up, the smart folks are figuring out didn’t use the client’s books, throw out and pare down? Look how they can make the most of photographs and plants. We at your house objectively and what they can control instead of even used some accessories get rid of “your” stuff, “our” stuff worrying about what they can’t. from her former home that and “their” stuff that’s no longer The tide will turn, as it always were languishing in a basement needed and the baggage that has and life goes on – always carton. If your things are artful- goes along with it. You’ll feel better in a safe, nurturing, organ- ly placed, even inexpensive and lighter, your house will feel ized, clean, comfortable and previously purchased items can brighter and you’ll have less to empowering environment – your look great. do on a daily basis at a time home. Designed by Natalie Weinstein; when you may have to do more That’s what designers like me photographed by Jack Ader/ in other areas of your life. always want to create – that Images for Presentation. continued on page 97

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NATURALLY SPEAKING: Get Ready, Get Set, and Get Outside... It’s Spring by June A. Liardi and eggplants. These will be able Beautiful April is the real start to be planted outside in early of the gardening season. We still June. have a few weeks before we can Think about planting an edible be safe from frost though. So do flower garden. One great one is not get overly anxious with any the nasturtium. The flower has a tender plants. nice peppery taste which is great Digging in the sweet-smelling in salads. The seeds are large and earth sure beats digging your small. Then add plenty of com- easy to grow. The plants are driveway out of all that snow. post to the garden. Hold off with bushy or trailing and the flowers Why not treat yourself to a box or the mulch till the middle of May. come in many colors. You can flat of pansies to plant outside? You should trim your forsythia make a colorful and flavorful Their happy, colorful faces will as soon as their flowers fall. Also, vinegar with the flowers. Use a start your day with a smile. remember not to cut daffodil or good white wine vinegar, add The beginning of the month is other spring-flowering bulb some flowers to the bottle and let your last chance to put in a row foliage. The leaves feed the bulb the mixture sit in the dark for sev- or two of peas. They do not like for next year’s show. eral weeks. The light will fade the the summer heat. Sow some seeds indoors now. color. When you have the It is a good idea to start weed- Annuals such as marigolds, nas- desired flavor, strain the flowers ing as soon as you see the little turtiums, morning glories and out and pour the vinegar into a guys sprout up where you don’t cornflowers are good choices. clean glass bottle. Use to make a want them. They are certainly Also sow heat-loving vegetable wonderful salad dressing. You easier to pull up when they are seeds such as tomatoes, peppers continued on page 62

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Naturally Speaking continued from page 60 sweeter than the leaves. Some and you can trim your grass with can also make a unique martini more familiar ones are arugula, a pair of scissors. Beware, your with vodka steeped in nastur- basil, chives, cilantro, dill, fen- kitty will probably want to nibble tiums! nel, garlic, chives and mustard. on it! Pansies are also edible flowers. These flowers will perk up, add A different Easter basket for a For a very fancy and beautiful hor zest, and make any old salad gardening relative or friend is one d’oeuvre, put a pansy flower on something special. Next time toss filled with different vegetable, top of some cream cheese on a some into your green salad, pota- herb or flower plants. This basket cracker. (Probably would go over to or macaroni salad. of goodness will live on long after better at a girl’s party.) Pansies are Prepare a ‘living’ Easter basket the chocolate bunnies are gone. also good for candying or just on for your holiday table. Choose a Make sure to enjoy Earth Day top of a cake for decorating. pot or a container that can fit into on April 22. Get together with the Another flower to try is the an Easter basket. It should have a children and plant a garden, Calendula or pot marigold. One drainage hole and you also want plant a container of herbs, or simple way to use them is to to protect your table with a plant a strawberry patch. Go for a sauté some chopped onions in saucer to catch the water. Fill walk around your neighborhood, olive oil then add chopped calen- your container with moist potting park or beach and pick up any dula petals, rice and boiling soil, then sprinkle grass seeds to trash you find. It all starts right water or broth. The result is a completely cover the surface of here, in our town. beautiful side dish that looks like the soil, be generous. cover light- Editor’s Note: Spanish paella. ly with more potting soil and mist June Liardi, a St. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of three Herbs are another way to go to moisten. The grass will start to sons. June will be writing articles on and most herb flowers are safe to sprout in a few days. This makes gardening, nature related craft projects eat, their flavor is milder and a pretty nest for your colored eggs and family activities.

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MONEY MATTERS: Retirees Must Make (At Least) Five Key Financial Decisions by Scott Posner, CFP, A.A.M.S. gy, you’ll need to know about growth potential to overcome When you’re working, you how much you’ll spend each the effects of inflation, which have a financial strategy that is year. Estimate your costs for can erode your purchasing largely based on one goal: sav- housing, food, travel, enter- power. Consequently, you will ing money for a comfortable tainment, insurance, gifts – need a mix of income and retirement. You’ll likely have to everything. Keep in mind that growth-oriented investments, make many adjustments over your expenses will likely with the proportions depend- several decades to ensure that change annually, especially for ing on your risk tolerance and you stay on track saving and items such as health care. your lifestyle. investing. But once you retire, a Don’t forget about inflation, new goal arises – investing so which will likely cause your • How much should you you can remain retired. To help expenses to increase over the withdraw each year from yourself achieve this goal, you years. your investment portfolio? will need to make a number of The answer depends on sever- investment decisions. • How should you balance al factors, including your Which of these decisions are your investment portfolio retirement lifestyle, the size most important? Here are five to to provide sufficient income and performance of your consider: and growth opportunities? investment portfolio, inflation, Clearly, you’ll need your your estimated life expectancy • How much will you spend investments to provide a and the size of the estate each year? source of income during your you’d like to leave. This deci- Before you can pursue an retirement years. At the same sion is important, because the appropriate investment strate- time, you will need some continued on page 68

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Retirees Must Make (At Least) Five Key Financial Decisions continued from page 66 never pay taxes. (Roth IRA As you can see, you’ll need a earnings grow tax-free if lot of expertise to successfully • amount you withdraw each you’ve had your account at manage your financial and year will directly affect how least five years and you don’t investment situations during long your money lasts. begin taking withdrawals until retirement. If you don’t already 1 you’re at least 59 /2.) That work with a financial advisor • From which accounts said, this is just a rule of and a tax professional, now should you begin taking thumb. would be a good time to start. withdrawals? Once you’ve got your financial You may have built three dif- • When should you take strategy in place, you’ll be better ferent types of accounts: tax- Social Security? prepared to enjoy an active, ful- able, tax-deferred and tax-free. You can begin taking Social filling retirement. It may be a good idea to take Security as early as age 62, withdrawals from your taxable but your monthly checks will Editor’s Note: Money Matters is a monthly feature accounts first, thereby allow- be considerably larger if you written by Scott Posner, CFP, A.A.M.S., ing your tax-deferred accounts, wait until your “normal” retire- an investment representative with such as your Traditional IRA ment age, which is likely 65 Edward Jones Investments. This 130- and your 401(k), more time to or 66. But if you need the year-old firm has over 10,000 offices around the world with one here in town compound and potentially money, you may be better off at 542 North Country Road in the Old increase in value. If you have by taking Social Security at 62 St. James School House. Mr. Posner has a tax-free account, such as a and giving your tax-deferred serviced both personal and institutional Roth IRA, save it for last to accounts more time to poten- investors for over 17 years. For more information, a schedule of free invest- maximize the compounding tially grow. ment classes or to request topics for on money on which you will future columns, call 862-2020.

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MORTGAGE MATTERS: Back to Basics by Ann Mondrone for a job history. There has been a lot said and written lately about the • Down payment of at least unavailability of mortgage 10% or more is now loans. The truth is that there required for conventional are mortgages available and loans. FHA loans are they are inexpensive. So, available with 3.5% why all the hype? It is true down. Loans with no that it has become more down payment are no difficult to be approved for longer available, as are a mortgage, but that is refinances without the because banks have required equity. returned to the basics of lending – you need good Another area lenders will credit, you need a job and look at today is rental histo- you need a down payment. ry, as evidenced by can- That may sound silly, but celled rent checks. If you the reckless lending prac- are currently renting and tices of the banks in the hope to become a home- past has led the way in the owner, pay your rent by downturn of the economy, and their FICO scores in advance check and pay it on time. banks have learned from the of setting out to purchase a Now, more than ever, a mort- error of their ways. home. If they do, they have gage pre-qualification can be a So, how does one qualify time to correct or dispute info valuable tool to determine eligi- today to get a mortgage? Here in their credit files to try to bility for a mortgage loan. It is are some of the basics: raise their score. an important step to take if you are considering taking advantage • Credit scores are king. A 740 • A job history of two years is of the lower home values and FICO score is required to get generally required whether a historically low interest rates. A the best offered rate for a con- borrower is employed or self- pre-qualification will let you ventional loan, unless you are employed. This must be evi- know if you have the basics to putting at least 40% down. denced by W2 forms or tax be approved today. PMI Insurance is no longer returns. Verbal or written available with less than a 680 Verifications of Employment Editor’s Note: FICO. FHA financing is still are a thing of the past. The Ann Mondrone is a senior loan officer with Preferred Empire Mortgage available with lower credit exception to this rule is for Company. If you have a question, com- scores, but may be more borrowers who are recently ment, or suggestion for an article, you expensive. Prospective bor- graduated. Proving that with can call her at 547-5151, ext. 308 or e- rowers are advised to review a diploma avoids the need mail her at amondrone@pemc. com

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: Fixed Annuities Can Provide Guarantees in a World of Uncertainty submitted by Lawrence them to be. When the Glazer, market is hot, many CLU, ChFC, LUTCF people scoff at the Perhaps the most dis- single-digit returns of turbing question facing fixed assets. However, retirees is: “How can I equity-based products preserve my financial offer the potential for security if something significant gains, but happens to my retire- they also come with ment funds?” the risk of eroding That question has your principal. become reality over the 2. You could live a lot past few years, as mil- longer than you lions of people watched expected, and pos- their retirement savings sibly outlive your decline in value. Younger retirement income. workers will probably have an opportunity to Today’s average life recoup lost assets and expectancy is now wait out cyclical down- 75.4 years for men turns. But for retirees and and 80.5 for women2 older workers facing and increasing. If a retirement, this is gener- to fixed annuities – financial person retires at 62, ally not an option. vehicles that replace unpre- they could easily live another 15 Adequate retirement nest eggs dictability with a guarantee1. or 20 years. This may put a usually take decades to build. strain on pension plans, Social Someone close to retirement, or Longer Lives and More Security and private investments. currently enjoying it, can’t just Financial Concerns A retirement fund designed to start over. And, depending on The appeal of fixed annuities last 10 years can get stretched one’s age and health, it may be is obvious. We live in a world of thin if it has to provide income unrealistic to return to the work- uncertainty, and annuities can for another 20. force. provide guaranteed growth and a However, there is a step you constant income stream. Here Accumulation and can take to ensure that your are two points to ponder: Payout Options money won’t run out. You may 1. Nest eggs can crack. Fixed annuities can help you want to consider allocating a Securities markets are not as manage such retirement risks. portion of your retirement funds predictable as we would like continued on facing page

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continued 1Guarantee is dependent upon the Editor’s Note: They offer a number of advan- financial strength and claims paying Lawrence Glazer, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, a ability of the issuing company. St. James resident, is a New York Life tages that directly address these Insurance Company Agent and can pro- concerns. For example: 2 vide additional information on insurance Fixed deferred annuities offer www.cdc.gov/nchs/pressroom and other financial products that can be attractive interest rates and tax- used to help you prepare for the future. deferred growth. While your Call him at 391-3490. money accumulates, there are no income taxes due. You’ll pay income taxes on the interest you earn only when you withdraw your money or receive income payments. (Withdrawals prior to age 59-1/2 may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) In addition, income from fixed deferred annuities generally does not affect Social Security benefits, and will provide a guaranteed fixed return with no risk to your principal. Certain fixed rate immediate income annuities offer a guaran- teed, lifelong income. You will continue to be paid for as long as you live – to 95, 105 or longer. In addition, if you need to provide for your spouse, you can opt for a survivor annuity, which continues to pay benefits even after one annuitant dies. And if you’re concerned about whether you’ll live long enough to make an annuity worth it, you can select a life with period cer- tain annuity. With this option, MORECRAFT you’ll receive benefits for life OR for a selected period (10 years, 20 years, etc.), whichever is CONSTRUCTION longer. Vinyl Siding Specialist In either case, at your death, Windows any remaining value passes directly to your beneficiary, Doors avoiding probate and attorney’s Roofs fees. In this respect, your affairs remain private, since annuities Gutters & Leaders do not become part of the public Decks record. Is a fixed annuity right for Fully Licensed & Insured you? For further information on Architectural Services Available how annuities and other finan- cial products can help preserve your retirement income, please 631-584-7010 contact your life insurance pro- – Lifelong St. James Resident – fessional. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MERCHANT! License Number 9604-HI

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Keep Your Cool on the Road by Jim Winter the flow of traffic, maybe even ing. Does it seem to you that the making unfriendly gestures? If so, A major reason for today’s highway is a much more hostile you’re not alone. Aggressive driv- aggressive driving is traffic con- place than it used to be? Do you ing has become one of America’s gestion. Construction of new notice a lot of rude drivers tailgat- most talked-about traffic safety roads and widening of existing ing you, cutting you off, blocking issues. On occasion it may lead ones has lagged far behind the you when you want to pass, to “road rage” – use of violence ever-increasing number of cars weaving from lane to lane to beat to settle a dispute related to driv- on the road. In some metropoli- tan areas, the concept of “rush hour” is virtually outdated because the roads seem to be packed at all times. Another factor is that many of us lead fast-paced lives and are always in a hurry to get some- where. This may lead to speeding and aggressive behavior toward motorists we believe are imped- ing our progress. In some areas, special law enforcement and public aware- ness programs have targeted aggressive driving. Counseling has been tried with some angry drivers, but many people seem to regard rude driving as “the other guy’s” problem. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis- tration (NHTSA) here are a few things you can do to avoid becoming an aggressive-driving victim or offender: • Don’t tailgate. • Avoid eye contact with an aggressive driver. • Don’t make obscene gestures or return those of others. • Use your horn sparingly. • Don’t block a passing lane. Avoid blocking a right-turn lane. • Signal before switching lanes. • Don’t weave in and out of traffic. • Allow adequate rest for your trip. Realize that you can’t control traffic – only your reaction to it. • If you think someone is driving dangerously and may be breaking the law, consider reporting that driver to the authorities. If you have a cellular phone and can do so safely, call the police. continued on page 97

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Medicaid Planning by John L. Belford, Esq. care while as the parent shall be “Medicaid Planning” refers to ineligible for Medicaid assistance strategies that allow a person to by reason of the gift of one-half receive long term nursing home of his or her assets. care paid by Medicare even As a result, instead of paying though the person has the finan- for nursing home care until the cial ability to pay for it. Federal parent’s assets are fully exhaust- legislation in 2005 was aimed at family member or members, ed, the parent qualifies for closing loop holes whereby a shortly before entering into a Medicaid assistance for nursing person anticipating long term long-term health care facility. At home care after exhausting nursing home care would trans- the same time the parent would approximately one-half of his or fer all of his or her assets to fam- also loan his or her remaining her assets and he or she will ily members and, after a statuto- assets to a relative such as a son have been able to transfer ry period of time, apply for or daughter. By reason of the approximately one-half of his or Medicaid nursing home care. gift, the Medicaid applicant her assets to his or her children Since that legislation a popular would be ineligible for Medicaid or other beneficiaries. form of Medicaid planning pro- nursing home care, but the loan Editor’s Note: tects approximately one-half of would be repaid by the son or John L. Belford, Jr., Esq., has been prac- the Medicaid applicant’s assets. daughter to the parent in month- ticing law for 39 years, with 32 of them here in St. James at 217 Lake Avenue at That planning provides for the ly amounts calculated to equal the corner of Woodlawn and Lake person contemplating long-term the amount necessary to pay the Avenues. A graduate of Columbia Law nursing home care (“the parent”) nursing home care. The number School, John specializes in real estate, to make a gift of approximately of loan payments would be cal- wills & estate planning and elder law. For additional information, call him at one-half of his or her assets to a culated to pay the nursing home 862-8600.

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JOHN L. BELFORD, JR. ATTORNEY AT LAW

217 LAKE AVENUE, ST. JAMES, N.Y. 11780 (Corner of Woodlawn and Lake) (631)7 862-8600 email: [email protected]

AREAS OF PRACTICE John L. Belford, Jr. EDUCATION EAL STATE R E • Chaminade High School • Holy Cross College WILLS &ESTATES, • Columbia Law School TAX PLANNING, EXPERIENCE PROBATE AND ESTATE • Lieutenant (JG) U.S. Navy ADMINISTRATION, (1963-1965) HEALTH CARE PROXIES & • Suffolk County Bar Association POWERS OF ATTORNEY since 1974 Present or Past Member of Elder Law, Taxation (Chairman, 1976), GUARDIANSHIP LAW Ethics, Matrimonial and Banking & Insurance Committees • Qualified as Guardian Ad Litem MEDICAID PLANNING • St. James Chamber of Commerce (Past President, 1977)

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Some Unique Legal Aspects of a Short Sale by Lisa Haber, Esq. should do a lot of research and with the seller’s attorney) before In last month’s article, I dis- enlist the help of a competent considering the offer. This cussed a general overview of a and experienced realtor. It is requires the purchaser’s money real estate transaction, from per- helpful if both attorneys (repre- to be tied up (possibly for spectives of both a purchaser senting the purchaser and the months) while the lender reviews and seller. As many of you are seller) are experienced in this all the terms of the prospective undoubtedly seeing, there is a type of work. transaction. These are not the unique transaction which has There are a few unique purchaser’s options; rather the become quite popular during aspects of a Short Sale that the lender will decide the manner in these times. It is called a Short potential purchaser should be which they wish to proceed. Sale. A Short Sale occurs when aware of. The present lender Obviously, the purchaser would the lender presently holding the (bank being paid off) may prefer the first scenario, so as not mortgage agrees to accept less require the prospective purchas- to tie up their money, possibly than the outstanding amount of er to put in an offer and provide for months, while the lender the loan. The lender forgives the details of the transaction for the ponders the transaction. Either borrower of the difference lender to consider. The lender way, if the lender decides to go between the amount of mortgage can take months to review the forward with the transaction, currently outstanding and the transaction before reaching a they often put a very short leash selling price. This enables the decision as to whether to accept on the length of the transaction. owner of the home to avoid the the offer. I have also seen The lender will dictate that the process of foreclosure and sell lenders require the parties to transaction must close by a date the home for the current market fully enter a contract of sale which might only be a few value. If you are interested in a (with the purchaser putting the weeks away. foreclosure or short sale, you contract deposit into escrow continued on facing page

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continued Often times, if a house is just about to go into foreclosure the seller has other financial issues, so there are judgments and liens filed against the property and homeowner. There can also be open permits for work on the house that was started and never completed. This ordinarily would be a seller’s responsibility to cure prior to closing. However, the lender does not minor title impediments. It is so haber.com. All e-mails and calls care about these issues being important to have an attorney will be personally responded to properly resolved. As the lender understand the difference and remain confidential. is often receiving far less than between items that are of such importance that it might be wiser Editor’s Note: the amount owed, sometimes Both Lisa and Stephen Haber have been they say “close by this date or for the purchaser to walk away practicing law for over 20 years and the deal dies!” As a purchaser, from the transaction and those have offices in Saint James and Garden you need to navigate these title problems which are not so City. They reside in Saint James with terribly significant. their three daughters. If you have any issues with your own lender and questions about this type of transaction determine if the price you are We also welcome your ques- or other matters, please feel free to call getting on the house is worth tions and comments. Please their office at 516-742-7277. accepting the transaction with email to lhaber@haberand-

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Thursday Night Yoga Class Offered at SJ Episcopal Church A Thursday night yoga class is licensed yoga teacher. You will parishioners. Please come and being held at Mills Hall, next to only need to bring a yoga mat or enjoy the experience and bring a the St. James Episcopal Church, towel, and wear comfortable friend too! 490 North Country Road in St. clothes. For additional information, call James at 6:15 p.m. The class is A suggested donation of $5 per the Church at 584-5560 during for all levels and taught by a class is appreciated for non- regular office hours.

Families Walk For Hope 2009 on Saturday, May 2, 2009 John T. Mather Memorial Hospital presents FAMILIES WALK FOR HOPE 2009 benefitting the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital. Come on Saturday, May 2, 2009 to Mather Hospital in scenic Port Jefferson for a 5-mile walk (or any dis- tance you can do). Have fun, food and meet friendly people while walking to raise funds for the Fortunato Breast Health Center and Breast Cancer Treatment. Participants collect donations from co-workers, friends and family members prior to the Walk. All monies are turned in at the Walk event, so there is no need for pledges and follow up. Walkers will receive prizes based on how much they collect. The walk is open to everyone and is an ideal way for family, friends, groups and businesses to help fight this dis- ease. Did you know... in 1990, the chance of develop- Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Mather Hospital ing breast cancer for a woman living on Long Island and the Walk starts at 9 a.m. To register online go to: was one in nine... today it is one in eight, in parts of www.matherhospital.org/ walk. For additional infor- Suffolk County, one in seven. Progress has been mation or to make a donation contact Mather made... but not enough. We are fighting an uphill Hospital Public Affairs Dept., 75 North Country Rd., battle. Yet we believe that we can win. Thank you for Port Jefferson, NY 11777, 476-2723. your support.

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EMERGENCY SERVING THE APPOINTMENTS TAKEN 584-8100 ST. JAMES COMMUNITY HEALTH VIEWS: By Gregory R. Thomaier, D.C., C.C.S.P. This article is part of an ongoing series presented in order to bring you the very best and latest information about exercise, health and diet. Fiber Ð Good for Maintaining Welness Fiber is not a nutrient, but it tion. The lack of fiber can is a very important part of a make us feel irritable when healthy diet. Fiber is the part of food moving through our plants that cannot be digested. digestive system slows down. Although most fiber passes Eating enough fiber can help through unchanged, its pres- us stay slim and may also help ence in the body can affect in the management of blood how the digestive system cholesterol levels, diabetes works. Because on average and obesity, and in prevention we tend to eat too many of certain types of cancer. processed refined grains, we A healthy diet should include miss out on a lot of fiber that about 20 to 30 grams of brown rice, cabbage, Brussels was a part of the whole grain. dietary fiber per day. sprouts, carrots, beets and Fiber is found in all vegetables turnips, is important for normal and fruits. Beans, seeds, and Soluble fiber Ð the kind found bowel function. nuts are also good sources of in oats, oat bran, oatmeal, fiber. In general, the more pro- beans, peas, barley, strawber- Adding more fiber to your diet cessing a food goes through, ries and citrus fruits, can help is a simple lifestyle change, the less fiber it contains. lower cholesterol. one that can have great health Are you getting enough benefits. Just make a gradual fiber? Most of us are not. Not Insoluble fiber Ð the kind change over a period of time eating enough fiber can result found in apples, wheat bran, while increasing water to avoid in sluggishness and constipa- whole wheat cereals, rye, any unpleasant side effects!

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Applications Being Accepted Now for Ten Star All Star Basketball Camp Applications are now being evaluated for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. The Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply. Past participants include: Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison. Camp locations include: Ithaca, New York, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Players from 50 states and 11 foreign countries attended the Brandon Sausele, of St. James, 2008 Ten Star All Star Summer caught this 7-foot trophy sailfish Basketball Camp. College basket- American Team. For a free in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in ball scholarships are possible for brochure, call (704) 373-0873 February. Way to go Brandon! players selected to the All- anytime. www.tenstarcamp.com

Bear Scouts Meet Fitness Requirement at Superior Martial Arts in St. James...

Bears Scouts from Pack 228, Den 1 (Sean, Thomas, Reid, Max, James and Jake) visited Superior Martial Arts in St. James to work on their fit- ness requirement. The Scouts would like to thank Sensei Stevenson for his time in helping the boys meet their fitness requirement. In addition to completing their requirement, they had lots of fun. The boys would like to say, “Thank you Sensei Stevenson for your hospitality, we had a great time! You also helped us realize that karate is a fun and exciting way to stay physically fit.”

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STUDENTS DONATE TO BREAST CANCER RESEARCH...

St. James Elementary students pictured here collected $545 while Christmas caroling on Deepwells Lane in Head of the Harbor. They sent the money they collected as a donation towards breast cancer research to the local Carol Baldwin Research Center. They would like to thank their neighbors on Deepwells Lane for another successful year of caroling for a charitable cause. Photo by Kim Flugman

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Back to Basics: Enjoying Simple Pleasures While Achieving Your Goals by Nicole Lawrence keeping you positive, motivated, time you cook a meal, make We all have goals, be it per- and pushing forward in all areas it colorful with fresh vegeta- sonal or professional, and most of your life. bles, rich in whole grains and days we wake up passionate and lean protein, and add spices determined to achieve them. Of Fueling your Spirit and herbs. While you’re eat- course, as diligent as we may be, The following are some ideas ing, chew slowly and taste the sometimes (actually, many on how to keep your body, mind, different ingredients’ flavors. times!) challenges arise and the and spirit joyous and energized Set aside time to eat, so your original timetable for success has for whatever life has in store. meal can be an enjoyable to be adjusted. As initially frus- experience. Afterwards, you’ll trating as this may be, most of us • Laugh. E.E. Cummings once feel satisfied and recharged. adapt to setbacks and reevaluate said “the most wasted of all our plans of attack, resilient and days is one without laughter.” • Relish Simple Pleasures. focused as ever. However, it’s If you find yourself stressed, There are too many to list, but possible, that in our extreme con- put yourself in the company here are a few: sip a good centration on achieving big land- of fun people or turn on a cup of coffee in the morning, mark goals, we lose sight of the comedy. Distracting yourself turn off the news and turn on joys that can be experienced with laughter can actually classical, give yourself a head along the way – ie. today, even help you re-focus! massage in the shower, cud- right this moment. These little dle up with good movie/ book joys may not be life-defining, and • Enjoy Good Food. Healthy, and a cup of hot tea. they may not even be memo- whole food nourishes your rable, but they fuel your spirit, body, mind, and soul. Next continued on page 86

OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 85 – St. James Medical Services, PC PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE Emrick R. Milligan, M.D. Board Certified Family Practice F.A.A. Senior Aviation Medical Examiner Air Traffic Control Medical Examiner Fire Department Physician Over 20,000 Hours of Emergency Room Experience

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Enjoying Simple Pleasures While Achieving Your Goals continued from page 84 book. If you have time at healthy dinner, or spent 30 • Connect With Nature. Nature night or on the weekends, minutes on the treadmill. is an amazing healer for the rent a documentary. These moments in themselves stresses and strains of modern may not be life-defining, but life. Try eating lunch in the • Rethink Your Mornings and they are certainly worth shar- park, rubbing your dog’s Evenings. Your first waking ing with someone you love, belly, planting a vegetable hour can set the tone for rest and they add positively to garden in your backyard, or of the day. Conversely, the your life experience. watching the sunset. way you wind down at night can impact your wellbeing Taking time to notice and • Connect With People. In so and soundness of sleep. Try enjoy the little things can help lay many ways, it is our relation- waking up even 15 minutes the groundwork for creativity, ships with people that give us earlier to relax, eat breakfast, productivity, and success. So the most happiness in life. and visualize your plan for the slowly sip that bold coffee, play Send a card to a loved one… day. At night, consider turning with your dog, laugh at a good just because, get a hug from a off the television at certain joke, and enjoy the ride! child, wave to your neighbors, time and reading 10 pages of or cook dinner with your a good book. Editor’s Note: spouse. Nicole Lawrence is the owner of • Celebrate Your Successes. FeelGoods Healthy Family Café, located at 412 North Country Road, St. James, • Learn. There is a strong link Whether you notice it or not, NY. All meals at FeelGoods, which serves between learning and happi- you achieve something worth- breakfast, lunch and dinner, are FREE of ness. A great time for learning while every day. Perhaps you artificial preservatives, additives, dyes is during your commute to successfully dealt with a diffi- and anything fake. For more information and from work. Buy an audio- cult customer, cooked a call her at 390-8545.

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Ears Ringing? It Could Be Tinnitus by William A. Kent, BC-HIS While tinnitus does not cause that its threshold has been Most of us at one time or hearing loss, it may accompany reached. another experience a sensation of decreased hearing and other ear Other causes include perfora- buzzing, ringing, or other unex- symptoms such as pressure, tion of the eardrum, ear infection, plained sound in the ears. This unsteadiness, or dizziness. It can allergy, or injury. Tinnitus may condition, called tinnitus, is occur in one or both ears, and in also be a symptom of a more per- probably the most common ear- men or women of any age. Not manent or serious disease such as related complaint, affecting about only can tinnitus obscure speech vascular disorder or tumor in the 36 million Americans. For sounds, making understanding head or neck, high or low blood approximately seven million peo- difficult, it can also cause so pressure, or arthritis. Some med- ple, the problem is so severe they much distraction and distress that ications can also induce tinnitus, are incapacitated. concentrating on what is being including analgesics, antibiotics, Tinnitus is described by differ- said is almost impossible. antihistamines, diuretics and ent people in various ways. To One of the most common sedatives. some it is the sound of a high- causes of tinnitus is the one most Because tinnitus may be a pitched tone, ring or whine. To easily remedied; wax buildup or symptom of a more serious disor- others it is a hissing sound, like other obstructions in the ear der, it is important to try to find listening to a seashell, while to canal, pressing on the eardrum. the cause before treating the head others it is a low roaring noise. Removal of the obstruction can noises yourself. Consulting with Tinnitus can be very mild, notice- relieve the irritating sound. your physician, ENT, or your able only in quiet surroundings, Another common cause is audiologist is the first step that or it can be so loud that the vic- exposure to loud noises, particu- should be taken. They will guide tim hears nothing else. It can be larly over many years. Tinnitus you to the correct course of persistent, intermittent, or throb- can be an early sign of hearing action. bing, depending on the cause. loss, the body’s way of signaling continued on facing page

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continued a hearing impairment, a hearing and the nervous system, tinnitus Treatment may be as simple as aid may drown out the ringing sufferers are advised to avoid reducing the amount of aspirin with other, external sounds. stimulants like caffeine and you take, avoiding stimulants or People with normal hearing may tobacco. The most important fact removing excessive earwax. be helped by an electronic mask- to remember about tinnitus is that (Don’t try to do this yourself, as ing device, which looks like a help is available. hardened wax may be lodged hearing aid (or may be manufac- very deeply in the ear canal.) tured within a hearing aid). Editor’s Note: William Kent, of St. James, is the When the cause is unknown or The masking device produces Director of Long Island Hearing with when the tinnitus comes from the a high-pitched, low-volume hiss- offices in Smithtown, Hicksville, and inner ear, auditory nerve, or ing sound. Many tinnitus sufferers Levittown. Long Island Hearing services brain, treatment is more difficult. find that this external sound, include audiological testing, hearing aid dispensing, repairs, and accessories. Although certain drugs have while distracting, covers up the They can be reached at 1.800.698.5200. brought relief for some, the most noise in their ears and is far less See them, or email them on the web at, successful approach to date has of an irritation. www.lihearing.com involved masking the tinnitus Because of the association with other sounds. For those with between the hearing mechanism Fibromyalgia Support Group Meets Monthly A support group for people month at 7 p.m. at Siena Village public and offered free of charge. with fibromyalgia, sponsored by Community Center, 2000 Bishops For more information, call the the Arthritis Foundation, will Road in Smithtown. Arthritis Foundation, Long Island meet the 2nd Wednesday of every The meeting is open to the Chapter, at 427-8272.

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Thai Yoga Massage by Amy Biondi, LMT mobilization and acupressure. Massage, there is also the under- Thai Yoga Massage is not a In its present day form, Thai lying principal of metta, a massage in the popular sense of Yoga Massage has made the tran- Buddhist principal of “loving the word. This oriental modality sition from a temple art to a heal- kindness.” The compassionate has been around for more than ing art. It is an interactive mas- intention of the practitioner is 2,500 years and contrary to its sage that is performed with the maintained throughout the ses- name, Thai Yoga Massage did not receiver lying on a padded mat sion to promote the highest heal- originate in Thailand. It began in wearing loose, comfortable cloth- ing possible. From a physiologi- India as a part of a system of heal- ing. The practitioner then uses cal standpoint, Thai Massage pro- ing that drew from varied back- their hands, knees, legs and feet vides an overall cleansing of tox- grounds having roots in Yoga, to move the receiver into a series ins from the lymphatic system, Ayurvedic medicine and Bhud- of yoga like stretches, often hold- joints and muscles resulting in dist spiritual practices. In fact, ing them in the pose and using a reduced pain and stiffness. It legend has it that Thai Massage gentle rhythmic pressure to lean shares many of the same benefits was developed by the Buddha’s into energy points or Sen lines. as traditional massage in that it is own personal physician, Jivaka Sen lines are the meridian of relaxing, reduces stress, increases Kumar Bhaccha. energy lines that circulate along circulation, energy, flexibility, Known as “Nuad Boraen” pathways in and around the range of motion and is highly which translates to “ancient mas- body. During the session many effective in centering the body sage,” this art eventually made its clients experience a state of yoga and mind to create an overall way to Thailand where it was nidra, a restorative and deep feeling of well being. influenced further by the tech- healing form of relaxed con- niques of traditional Chinese sciousness. In essence, it is yoga Editor’s Note: medicine. It was performed by without the work and the recipi- Amy Biondi is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Yoga Instructor, Reiki monks as a component of Thai ent receives all the benefits of Practitioner and Professional Labor medicine and was believed to having practiced a session of Support Doula. She can be reached at align the energies of the body yoga. 631-678-8436. through its combination of Along with the science of stretching, compression, joint Ayurveda and yoga in Thai Outreach Services Available Temple Beth Sholom of Smith- and other settings to provide welcome to contact us for sched- town’s Social Action Committee friendly visiting, and our commu- uling. If you need the assistance provides outreach services to nity food pantry serves the needy of the Social Action Committee, Smithtown residents and sur- with periodic food basket deliver- wish to request friendly visiting, rounding communities on a case ies. Monthly meetings often host or are a community speaker, by case basis. Social Action vol- guest speakers from various social please contact chairperson, Aviva unteers are available for visits to service and charitable organiza- Guttmann at 724-0424, or email: local nursing homes, hospitals tions, and interested speakers are [email protected]

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Whiplash From Winter Slips and Falls? You Bet! by Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio restore neck function and get you back to normal and feeling your- Since winter is still here with self again. its slippery roads and walkways, you could be at risk for a How chiropractic helps to whiplash injury. heal whiplash That’s right, most of us think of whiplash as a neck injury follow- • Increases range of motion ing a rear-end collision. While • Helps lubricate joints this may be the most commonly known cause of whiplash injury, severe irritation of the nerves in • Stimulates production of endor- many patients who have “slip and the spine. phins to reduce pain fall” accidents actually turn out to • Improves circulation have serious whiplash injuries. Why you need chiropractic care Actually, any sudden action Whiplash injuries are primarily • Speeds the healing process that thrusts the head back and structural in nature. That’s why a • Breaks down scar tissue forth or to the side beyond its nor- structural type of treatment is mal range can cause serious required if normal function is to Editor’s Note: injury to the neck. Whether be restored. No medication can Dr. Linda Bocchichio is a chiropractor through a sports mishap or a slip realign the spine and correct the practicing at 105 Lake Avenue So. in Nesconset. She is the founder of the St. off the sidewalk curb, an injury of source of whiplash pain. James Walking Club and is a former pres- this type can cause the muscles That’s where a chiropractor ident of the St. James Chamber of and ligaments supporting the can help. Through chiropractic Commerce. For further information, call head and neck to be over- care we help mobilize the joints, 979-9854. stretched or torn. This can lead to remove nerve irritation and pain,

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY Congratulations to Shannon Virginia Martin, who turned seven years old on February 18, 2009. Shannon is the daughter of Joseph and Abbey Martin of Port Jefferson and the youngest grand- daughter of Chickie and Margie Martin of St. James. With her young friends and her two older brothers, Connor and Liam, Shannon went to a Movie Theater Birthday Party. Great fun was had by all. That evening everyone enjoyed a deli- cious birthday cake, made by her Mom. We love you Shannon, and God Bless You always. Happy birthday Shannon from Alyssa Patti your friends and family in St. Happy birthday wishes go out to James. Shannon Virginia Martin Alyssa Patti of St. James, who turned nine years old on March 5, 2009. Alyssa, who attends St. CELEBRATING A SPECIAL OCCASION? James Elementary, celebrated her Send your information, along with a photo, to special day with her family and friends. Her parents, Deanna and Our Town Celebrations Christopher, and her little sister 359 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780 Amanda send her hugs and kisses. or email to: [email protected] We join with Alyssa’s family Be sure to include all pertinent information, and friends in wishing her a very as well as a contact phone number happy birthday.

Named to Dean’s List

THE SMITHTOWN Eric Steven Mansfield, of St. James, was named to the dean’s TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION list with distinction at Duke University for the Fall 2008 semes- would like to ter. At the Pratt School of Engineering, students must rank in the top tenth within their academ- VÉÇzÜtàâÄtàx ic class for dean’s list with distinc- tion honors. Eric, a 2005 graduate of all of our students that were Smithtown High School, is major- ing in mechanical engineering accepted to SCMEA with a minor in German at Duke University, located in Durham, this year. North Carolina. He will be gradu- ating in May 2009. Congratulations and best of luck in the future from your family and friends in St. James.

OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 93 – RELIANCE REAL ESTATE (631) 862-9000 www.SearchingLongIsandNY.com 359 LAKE AVE., ST. JAMES, NY 11780 PERSONAL SERVICE William J. Garthe PERSONAL ATTENTION FINANCING AVAILABLE Licensed Real Estate Broker CREDIT FOR FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS

For homes purchased between April 8, 2009 and July 1, 2009, a filer earning less than $75,000 a year can receive a credit of $7,500. The full amount must be repaid within fifteen years. Under the recently passed stimulus bill, a first-time home buyer who purchases a home before December 1, 2009 SMITHTOWN. This well maintained 2,000+ square foot sprawl- ing Ranch is set on gentle sloping property in an upscale area. It can claim a tax credit on either their features 3 large bedrooms and 3 full baths, a formal living room 2008 or 2009 return. with fireplace, dining room, great room, fireplace, kitchen with Unlike the earlier $7,500 credit, morning room, spacious master suite with its own private deck, two closets, a huge master bath with double whirlpool tub, double van- up to $8,000 of this credit ities, shower and a toilet room with bidet. 2.5 car garage. does not have to be repaid. Asking $588,750.

ST. JAMES. Affordable 3 bedroom Ranch with 2 baths, 1 car garage, CAC, Andersen windows, deck, in-ground pool, fenced yard, pond. On 1/4 acre in Smithtown School District. Asking $399,000.

SMITHTOWN. 4 bedroom Colonial. 2 acre rambling estate with BUSINESS SPACE 36 acres not to be developed property. Master on first floor, CAC, ST. JAMES. 800 sq. foot office space $1,1000 per month alarm, sprinkler system and more. Walk to river. Retail stores available $2,000 &up JUST REDUCED TO $1,125,000. Call 862-9000 for details. www.SearchingLongIslandNY.com OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 94 – CELEBRATIONS NEW ARRIVAL Cashmore / Wagner Engaged Frank and Carol Cashmore of Smithtown and Karl and Eileen Wagner of St. James are happy to announce the engagement of their children, Kaitlyn Cashmore and Jason Wagner. The couple became engaged during a recent trip to Paris. Kaitlyn is a student and Jason works at the Ronkonkoma Beverage Barn. They are both 2004 graduates of Smithtown High School. A wedding date has not been set. Annette Rose DeRosa Marissa Wian and Frank M. DeRosa, Jr., of St. James, are Jason Wagner and happy to announce the birth of Kaitlyn Cashmore in Paris their daughter, Annette Rose DeRosa. Annette made her debut on February 5, 2009 at St. Catherine of Siena Hospital in Smithtown weighing 8 lbs. 14 1 Cook / Quiles oz. and measuring 19 /2 inches long. Engaged Proud grandparents are Mike Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cook, of and Roseann Wian of St. James St. James, are pleased to and Maxine and Frank DeRosa, announce the engagement of Sr. of Islip Terrace. their daughter, Jennifer Cook to Little Annette was welcomed Gilbert Quiles, Jr., formerly of home by her big brother Frank Vernon, New Jersey. M. DeRosa, III, who will cele- Congratulations and best wish- brate his 11th birthday in April. es to the both of you! With much Congratulations and best wish- love and happiness, Mom, Dad, es from your friends and neigh- Frank and munchkin man. Jennifer Cook and bors in St. James. Gilbert Quiles, Jr.

For information Named to Dean’s List regarding Danielle Mallon, of St. James, Danielle is currently a fresh- has been named to the Dean’s man and just completed her first submission of List at the University at Albany, semester. She is planning to articles and photos State University of New York, transfer to the “College of where she is majoring in chem- Environmental Sciences” in for publication, istry and environmental science. Syracuse to pursue a degree in please call the Danielle, a June ‘08 graduate Conservation Biology. of Smithtown High School East, is Danielle is the daughter of Our Town Office the host of her own alternative Annette Mallon of St. James. We rock radio show on WCDB FM join with Danielle’s family and at on the SUNY Albany radio sta- friends in congratulating her on 631-862-9849 tion - www.wcdbfm.com, her excellent academic perform- Thursdays, 12 midnight to 2 a.m. ance. Keep up the great work.

OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 95 – The St. James Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 13TH ANNUAL Spring Egg Hunt for Children 1-10 Years Old Saturday, April 11, 2009 (Rain or Shine) 11:00 a.m. Sharp On the Front Lawn of Deepwells Rte. 25A & Moriches Rd.

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NEW ARRIVAL

Barbara and Larry Rocker of St. parents are Sarah and Ronny James are delighted to announce Chirico of Massapequa. the birth of their first grandchild, Congratulations to the happy Skylar Brooke Chirico, a beautiful family from your friends in St. little girl on Thanksgiving Day, James. November 27, 2008. The proud

Skylar Brooke Chirico

POET’S CORNER The Wheel by David F. McKell Vanna and Pat To grab quite a few prizes, Know where it’s at, That come in all sizes, Every night, as they spin “The Wheel.” There’s money and trips and like that. And the contestants all try, But the best is, my friend, For a slice of the pie, When they get to the end, As they make every letter reveal. And the Big Bonus Round appears. Almost every known word, It’s a great chance for all, That we’ve ever heard, To make a big haul, And maybe a slogan or two. So let’s not have any fears. They may pick B-C-D, The last seems the best, Or choose X-Y-Z, Forget all the rest, And perhaps buy a vowel, A-E-I-O or U! You too may win a new car. All it takes is a spin, This, plus the dough, And a Vanna White grin Winds up a great show, Plus a big “Way to go” from Pat. And makes everyone a star! Leprechaun by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos When I saw a Leprechaun Should you ever meet a Leprechaun He had a twinkle in his eye. Be sure you let him know. He wore a big top hot The last thing you care about And a green bow tie. Is where he hides his dough. He was talking to himself You’ll know when you see a Leprechaun And looked very old. By his thick Irish brogue. All he kept saying was And the fact he’s only three feet tall “I Lost Me Pot of Gold.” And looks like a rogue. He was a funny little guy So, if you should see a Leprechaun Sitting on a stone. Don’t think he’s stupid, because he’s not. Over and over he repeated All he‘s thinking about “Leave, Me Gold Alone.” Is putting any gold you have into his pot.

OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 97 – THE FINISH LINE

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A & D Gold Silver Henrietta Homes & Properties Dr. Raymond Semente, Chiropractor All Island Wide Appraisal Services Hither Brook Nursery & Florist Shaolin Self Defense Center Allstate Insurance - Holst Agency Interiors by Louise Sisters Dancewear Alpine Pastry Shoppe J.C. Broderick & Associates Smithtown Volvo Artpix Studio Jiffy Lube Spatique Medical Spa Best Pool Service King Kullen Grocery St. James Beverage Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C.,Attorney King O’Rourke Auto Group St. James Dental Care, PLLC Branch Funeral Home The Knox School St. James Electrical Contracting Capital One Bank Law Offices of Peter G. Lavrenchik St. James Fire Department Chief Chimney Services Lesco Construction St. James Florist & Gift Shop Chiropractic Healthcare of St. James The Little Gym of Smithtown St. James Funeral Home Choice Concepts / Mainella Maginniss Team of ReMax Beyond St. James Healthcare Center Chorus Line Dance Studio William McCulloh, Attorney St. James Jewelry Shoppe Costco Wholesale Michael Macrina Architect, P.C. St. James Lumber Corp. Creative Windows, Ltd. Morecraft Construction Co. St. James Medical Services, P.C. Daniel Gale - Sotheby’s Interntl. Mr. Softee, David Keller St. James Mini Storage DeBarbieri Associates Natalie Weinstein Design Assoc. St. James Natural Food DeBlasio Capo - Design Build Rowena & Dave Nedvin/ReMax Beyond St. James Pleasant Inn Dowling Brothers Autobody North Country Kitchen & Bath St. James Post Office Dowling Knipfing & Klein Agency North Shore Antiques St. James Silk Screen & Embroidery Eddie’s Power Equipment Ocean’s Bountry Seafood State Farm Insurance/Winter Edward Jones / Scott Posner Patio Pizza Stony Brook University Energy Health & Fitness Penney’s North Country Gas & Car Care Synergy Wealth Strategies Enspire Design Group Physical Therapy & Beyond Tagi A. Garbizu &Associates Essenfeld & Co., CPA LLP Practice Wellbeing Times Beacon Record Newspapers Flowerfield Celebrations PRC Industries, Inc. Tom’s Casa Buono G. Smith Electrical Services Quaint and Classy True Sport Care George’s Innovative Inflatables Reliance Real Estate & Mortgage V.F.W. Post 395 Lawrence Glazer / NY Life Ins. ReMax Beyond Vazac Contracting Corp. Grape Culture, Ltd. R.J.K. Gardens Vicker’s Gallery and Framing Graphics du jour/Our Town Marc Jay Rosen, C.P.A. Victorian Fence Grokind Organics, Inc. Roslyn Savings Bank Villa Sorrento Restaurant Gyrodyne Company of America Sal’s Auto Body Werner Boys Glass & Mirror Harbor Collision Seiskaya Ballet Windmill Oil Tank Service

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Robert F. the not-for-profit Nassau Mineral Cherished grandfather of Ryan, Club. Always creative and inquis- Samantha, Erik, Jason and Justin. Ambrose itive, she is greatly missed. Dear brother of Gracie Baker, Beloved wife of the late Charles Willy (Joan), and Dolores Robert F. Ambrose, long-time Duffy. Mother and mother-in-law Pascucci. He is also survived by resident of Smithtown, L.I., of Deborah and Bob Hoppe, loving nieces, nephews, relatives passed away suddenly on Robert and Shumei Duffy, the late and friends. February 23, 2009 at the age of Walter Duffy and Jeanne Duffy. He reposed at the Oyster Bay 70. Cherished husband of Emily. Grandmother of William Hoppe, Funeral Home in Oyster Bay. A Loving father of Brenda (Robert) Kevin Hoppe, Eric Hoppe and Funeral Mass was held at St. Bloom, Frank (Karen), and Dawn Evelyn Duffy. Surviving siblings Gertrude R.C. Church in Bayville (Matthew) Purcell. Beloved are Sister Maureen McKenna, on February 20, 2009. Interment Poppy of Nicolette, Christopher Tom McKenna, Al McKenna and followed at Calverton National and Alexander. Loved by many Irene Byers. Cemetery. other relatives and friends. A Memorial Mass was held on A Funeral Mass was held on February 28, at Sts. Philip & February 27, 2009 at St. Patrick’s James R.C. Church, St. James. Mary Pisciotta R.C. Church in Smithtown. Donations to Mission Helpers Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Mary Pisciotta, of Nissequogue of the Sacred Heart, 1001 W. LI, passed away on March 6, Cemetery, Hauppauge, NY. Joppa Rd., Baltimore, MD Arrangements were entrusted 2009 at the age of 74. Beloved 21204-3787 would be appreciat- fiancé of the late Frank Kalsky. to our family; Kenneth J. Maher, ed. Kerry J. Maher and Kenneth J. Loving mother to Joseph, Maher, Jr. at the St. James Donna and Kathy. Adored grand- Funeral Home, St. James. George H. Dunn ma of six and greatgrandma of six. George H. Dunn, long-time A Funeral Mass was held on Pauline Byrnes resident of St. James, born in East March 10, 2009 at Sts. Philip & Northport, passed away on James R.C. Church, St. James. Pauline Byrnes, of St. James, February 10, 2009 at the age of Interment followed at St. Patrick’s passed away on February 21, 87. Beloved husband of Florence Cemetery, Hauppauge, NY 2009 at the age of 85. Proud and the late Agnes. Cherished Arrangements were entrusted WWII Veteran of the US Coast father of George (Linda), to the Maher family; Kenneth J. Guard. Beloved wife of the late Margaret, John (Raeann), and the Maher, Kerry J. Maher and William (Jerry) Byrnes. Loving late Andrew (Carol). Loving Kenneth J. Maher, Jr. at the St. mother of Joan and Jim Morris, grandpa of six and great grandpa James Funeral Home, St. James. Kathleen and Carmen Gargano, of one. Gerri and Carl Schultheiss, Bill A Funeral Mass will be held on and Sandy Byrnes. Cherished February 13, 2009 at Sts. Philip & Paul H. Schilling grandmother of 17 and great James R.C. Church in St. James. Paul H. Schilling, formerly of grandmother of 31. Interment followed at Calverton A Funeral Mass was held on St. James, passed away on National Cemetery, Calverton. February 10, 2009. Beloved hus- February 24, 2009 at Sts. Philip & Arrangements were entrusted James R.C. Church in St. James. band of the late Helen. Loving to our family; Kenneth J. Maher, father of Paul and Theresa Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Kerry J. Maher and Kenneth J. Cemetery, Hauppauge, NY. Ringrose. Cherished grandfather Maher, Jr. at the St. James of William, Thomas, Diane and Arrangements were entrusted Funeral Home, St. James. to our family; Kenneth J. Maher, Lori. Kerry J. Maher and Kenneth J. A Funeral Mass was held on Maher, Jr. at the St. James Harry A. February 13, 2009 at Sts. Philip & Funeral Home, St. James. James R.C. Church in St. James. Minicozzi Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton. Harry A. Minicozzi, of Glen Arrangements were entrusted Deborah F. Duffy Cove, passed away on February to our family; Kenneth J. Maher, Deborah F. Duffy, of St. James, 15, 2009 at the age of 81. Kerry J. Maher and Kenneth J. formerly of Dix Hills, NY, passed Beloved father of Joanne, Drew Maher, Jr. at the St. James away on February 16, 2009. Last (Sharon), Robert (Lorrie) of Head Funeral Home, St. James. co-founding charter member of of the Harbor, and Eileen.

OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 99 – Personal Attention & Dignified Service - Our Continuing Tradition

ST.JAMES

FUNERAL HOME,INC.

KENNETH J. MAHER Owner, Licensed Manager & Director

KERRY J. MAHER KENNETH J. MAHER,JR. Licensed Director Licensed Director

~ IN LOVING MEMORY OF AELYSCHE M. MAHER ~

551 NORTH COUNTRY ROAD,ROUTE 25A, ST.JAMES, N.Y. 11780

Office: (631) 584-5200 Fax: (631) 584-5256

~ Pre-Planning Funeral Arrangements Available ~

www.stjamesfuneralhome.com

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Margaret O’Donnell, RN, Mother of 11 Margaret M. “Peggy” son Brendan said “If I wrote a O’Donnell, a nurse with the for- book about Mom, I’d consider mer United States Cadet Nurse the title of “100 Months With Corps and mother of 11 children, Child.” Peggy’s son Steve died on Friday, January 16, 2009, observed “When you think about after a long illness. God granted Mom giving birth to her first three her wish and she passed peace- kids in 25 months, all in cloth fully in her sleep at home. Peggy diapers, you think she has to be was interred at Calverton truly loving, or incredibly patient National Cemetery on January or crazy. Turns out Mom was 20, 2009 after a funeral Mass at equals parts of the first two with a Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church. playful touch of the latter thrown She was 83. in.” As Brendan added “Yeah, Margaret M. O’Donnell Peggy is survived by her hus- and at the same time, Dad says band of 60 years, prominent ‘Oh, by the way, I just joined the Peggy’s love of God and Smithtown Pediatrician Dr. John Army and will be away at Country was second only to her J. “Jack” O’Donnell, 11 children, Officer’s Training School for the love of family. The American flag Brendan (Barbara), Kevin next four months!’” flew at the house constantly and (Denise), Jack (Karen), Bill After holding the fort down, lit- she made sure the boys folded it (Noelle), Peggy Lenti (Bob), Betsy erally, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, properly when it was brought in. Maniotis (Bob), Brian (Lee), Steve while Jack served in the Army Her two brothers served proudly (Barbara), Bob (Robb), Fran and during the Korean Conflict, Jack during WWII. Four of her chil- Dr. Eileen Vasenko (Dan), 24 and Peg moved to St. James on dren and two of their spouses grandchildren and three great- November 1, 1954. While Jack became military officers: two in grandchildren. built his medical practice, keep- the U.S. Navy and four in the Peggy, as she was known, was ing the kids fed, cleaned, dressed U.S. Air Force. Three of her born in Summit, New Jersey and and to their numerous sports, grandsons and one grandson-in- was the second of three children school, musical and scouting law are currently serving proudly born to Margaret and William functions fell to Peggy, with, over as officers in the Air Force, Navy, Shupe, a wealthy shipping and time, help from the older kids. Army and Coast Guard. storage owner. Though born into It takes a very special person to Peggy was loved by all who wealth, the family fortune was be able to have this many chil- knew her and will be missed lost upon the death of her father dren, someone with boundless more than words can say. The in 1926. Struggling through the love and patience, which certain- family asks that donations be ensuing Great Depression and ly describes Peggy. Education made in her remembrance to the helping her nation persevere dur- was paramount and Peggy made Michael J. Fox Foundation for ing World War II would indelibly sure all 11 children went to col- Parkinson’s Research (www.michaelj- shape Peggy’s outlook on life. lege. Peggy’s children, their fox.org). We love you Mom. Peggy worked in an electronics spouses and grandchildren com- plant after school her senior year prise two M.D.s, one Ph.D., one of high school and during the lawyer, 12 masters degrees, eight Rachel Botta summer after graduation during teachers, and seven military avia- Rachel Botta, of Saint James, WWII. She then joined the fledg- tors. passed away on on March 1, ling United States Cadet Nurse Peggy made sure all her chil- 2009 at the age of 85. Loving Corps. While a member of the dren joined Scouts, with her sons mother of Henry, Donald Corp, Peggy attended the Cornell in the Boy Scouts and her daugh- (Jennifer) and Louis. Dear sister of New York Hospital School of ters in Girl Scouts. Peggy made Louis, Louise and Gloria. Adored Nursing in New York City. It was sure they attended the many Godmother of Genevie and at New York Hospital where she meetings, campouts, activities Henry. Cherished grandmother of met Jack O’Donnell, as they both and merit badge appointments. Lucia and Inez. signed up to join the Neumann Peggy was instrumental in watch- A Funeral Mass was celebrated Club for Catholic students. The ing all seven sons follow in Jack’s at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in rest, as they say, is history. footsteps and earn Boy Scout’s Smithtown. Interment followed at Peggy and Jack welcomed 11 highest rank, Eagle Scout. Four of Calverton National Cemetery. “only” children, as one of her her grandsons are Eagle Scouts as Arrangements were entrusted friends once said, over the next well, with two others on the to the Branch Funeral Home in 15 years and nine months. Oldest “Eagle Trail.” Smithtown.

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Erhardt O. Olsen Erhardt O. Olsen, lifetime resi- inquired about a job at a St. at one time. He joined the Loyal dent of St. James, passed away on James farm that grew many vari- Lodge of the Sons of Norway in February 28, 2009 at St. eties of flowers and bulbs. It was 1973 and became a Golden Catherine of Siena Medical an 800-acre parcel of land along Member in 2003. He was part of Center at the age of 95. Beloved Mills Pond Road, known as the Republican Party of St. James. husband of the late Elsie. Flowerfield, owned by John Some remember seeing Erhardt Cherished father of Mike (Marie Lewis Childs. During WWII pota- and fellow Republicans serving Elena) and the late Sandy. Loving toes and other crops were planted coffee and doughnuts at the St. Papa of Justina, Michael and on the acreage, and Erhardt was James railroad station prior to Leann. assigned responsibility for the Election Day. He also served on Erhardt Olsen was born transportation of German prison- the Smithtown Planning Board. January 8, 1914, at the farm on ers-of-war from Camp Upton to Erhardt was an avid golfer and Hobson Avenue in St. James. He help in the harvesting. Naturally hunter, being a member of the St. was the youngest of five sons, there was a guard along with James Sportsmen’s Club. He also whose parents came from Erhardt for protection. During the enjoyed painting. Some may Norway, settling in St. James ‘38/’39 World’s Fair in Queens, remember that the Olsen farm early in the 20th century. Erhardt NY, Erhardt worked at a booth was the first on the block to have graduated from St. James Public representing various local plant electricity, and it had the first School, opposite Penney’s growers and Farmingdale Col- fresh water well dug by Erhardt’s Garage (O’Berry’s); Smithtown’s lege. brother. Residents gladly paid 5¢ first high school, now the After Flowerfield was sold to to fill a milk can with fresh water. Smithtown School District’s cen- the Gyrodyne Corporation, Since his confirmation in tral office building; and Erhardt went into the landscaping 1929, Erhardt was an active Farmingdale State College, where business for himself. In 1942 he member of St. James Lutheran he majored in horticulture. married the late Elsie Olafsson Church. In fact, he remembered After his graduation in 1939, and they had two children, Sandy the horses pulling the plows to the former Oak Park Nursery in and Erhardt (Mike). In time Mike dig the foundation of the first Patchogue hired him as a fore- and his wife, Marie Elena, had church constructed in 1928. He man. For three summers Erhardt three children – Michael, Leann taught Sunday School, was part was part of what would be the and Justina. of the Church Council, the equivalent of a Reserve Officers As a landscaper, Erhardt church reconstruction planning Training Corps (ROTC) at Camp helped develop the plantings and an assisting minister. Erhardt Dix, NJ. He helped train the cav- along the Northern State Parkway enjoyed a rich and satisfying life, alry. As a youth, he was a pony and the plants in the park across filled with countless blessings. He and horse walker at some of the from Smithtown H.S. East. After will be missed by many. large estates in Head of the closing his landscaping business, A Funeral Service was held on Harbor and Nissequogue, also Erhardt joined the St. James Water March 5, 2009 at St. James bringing the ponies to the Polo District, where he remained until Lutheran Church in St. James. Grounds on Edgewood Avenue. his retirement in the early 80s. Interment followed at St. James Later he was hired to grade the He continued to be an avid gar- Episcopal Cemetery, St. James, slopes and plant trees around the dener, always giving good hints NY newly erected Whitestone and worthwhile information to Arrangements were entrusted Bridge, in Queens. The hurricane friends as they planted their to our family; The Maher Family; of ‘38 struck and the ground flower and vegetable gardens. Kenneth J. Maher, Kerry J. Maher around the bridge was washed For over 60 years he had been and Kenneth J. Maher, Jr. at the out causing the project to re-start. part of the St. James Volunteer St. James Funeral Home, St. It was during this time that he Fire Department, serving as chief James. Gussie Lenzi Gussie Lenzi, of Saint James, Mattia. Cherished grandmother of Charles Cemetery. NY, beloved wife of the late Neal Jennifer, Jessica, John and Arrangements were entrusted Lenzi, left us peacefully to join Gregory. to the professional care of the him on March 6, 2009 at the age A Funeral Mass was celebrated Branch Funeral Home, Smith- of 85. Loving mother of Ellen at Sts. Philip & James R.C. town and the Vigliante family. (Joe) Licata and Lillian (John) Church. Interment followed at St.

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Police (Emergency)...... “911” Smithtown Historical Society ...... 265-6768 Environmental Centers of Police (Non-Emergency) ...... 854-8400 Setauket-Smithtown (ECSS) ...... 979-6344 Head of the Harbor ...... 584-7891 St. James Lions Club ...... 928-3023 Nissequogue ...... 584-5302 Sons of Norway Loyal Lodge #252 ...... 584-7510 C.L.E.A.N...... 584-7887 Fire Department...... “911” St. James Homemakers Club...... 862-8945 Other Business SCHOOLS Jefferson Ave. F.D. 584-5799/584-5836 Smithtown Central School District...... 382-2000 North Country Rd. F.D...... 584-5760 Smithtown High School East ...... 382-2705 Smithtown High School West...... 382-2905 Nissequogue F.D...... 862-7410 Accompsett Middle School...... 382-2305 Ambulance (F.D.)...... “911” Smithtown Middle School (6-8) ...... 382-2700 Poison Control ...... 516-542-2323 Nesaquake Middle School...... 382-5105 St. James Elementary School (K-5)...... 382-4450 Mills Pond Elementary School (K-5).....382-4300 HOSPITALS Nesconset Elementary School (K-5) .....382-4400 University Hospital ...... 689-8333 Dogwood Elementary School (K-5)...... 382-4250 St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center..862-3000 Sts. Philip & James School (N-8)...... 584-7896 St. Charles Hospital ...... 474-6000 St. James United Methodist Nursery John T. Mather Memorial Hospital ...... 473-1320 (3 & 4) years)...... 584-9555 Veterans Administration St. James Lutheran Pre-School...... 862-8934 Medical Center...... 261-4400 Harbor Country Day School (K-8) ...... 584-5555 The Knox School ...... 686-1600 GENERAL INFORMATION Kiddie Academy of Flowerfield ...... 584-4444 St. James Post Office ...... 1-800-275-8777 LIPA (Long Island Power Authority) - Electric HOUSES OF WORSHIP Electric Service ...... 1-800-490-0075 Sts. Philip & James Church...... 584-5454 Automated Service...... 1-800-490-0015 St. James United Methodist Church .....584-5340 Business Office ...... 1-800-490-0025 St. James Lutheran Church ...... 584-5212 Keyspan Energy - Gas St. James Episcopal Church ...... 584-5560 Gas Emergency Only...... 1-800-490-0045 The New Apolistic Church ...... 584-6320 Automated Service...... 1-800-930-5003 Temple Beth Chai...... 724-5807 Business Office ...... 1-800-930-5003 Temple Beth Emeth of Mt. Sinai ...... 928-4103 St. James Water District ...... 584-6202 Temple Beth Sholom ...... 724-0424 Village of Head of the Harbor...... 584-5550 Temple Isaiah ...... 751-8518 Village of Nissequogue...... 862-7400 Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) .862-6213 Town of Smithtown ...... 360-7512 Nesconset Church of Christ ...... 265-2141 Smithtown Library ...... 265-2072 Smithtown Recreation Dept...... 360-7644 TRANSPORTATION Smithtown Senior Citizens Dept...... 360-7616 Long Island Railroad Information ...... 822-LIRR Smithtown Youth Bureau ...... 360-7595 Suffolk Transit Information ...... 852-5200 Smithtown Sanitation ...... 269-6600 AMTRAK ...... 1-800-872-7245 Smithtown Animal Shelter...... 360-7575 Port Jefferson/Bridgeport Ferry ...... 473-0286 Suffolk County Office for Aging ...... 853-3610 MacArthur Airport ...... 467-3210 Motor Vehicle Information...... 1-800-342-5368 JFK International Airport ...... (718) 244-4444 Western Union...... 1-800-325-6000 LaGuardia Airport...... (718) 533-3400 St. James Chamber of Commerce...... 584-8510 Airlines President Caren Anderson-Perez) ...... 584-4444 American...... 1-800-433-7300 Fairfield of St. James Community Assoc. ..862-8502 Continental ...... 1-800-525-0280 American Legion Sherwood Bros. Delta ...... 1-800-325-1999 Post #1152 ...... 584-9633 Southwest Airlines ...... 1-800-435-9792 St. James VFW Post #395 ...... 862-7965 Spirit Airlines ...... 1-800-772-7117 Smithtown Township Arts Council United ...... 1-800-241-6522 Mills Pond House...... 862-6575 US Air ...... 1-800-943-5436

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ongoing opportunities, community services F.YF.Y.I..I. and general information A.A. MEETINGS parents, can work, receive free Alcoholics Anonymous holds AMERICAN LEGION HALL training, are supported by caring more than 400 open meetings each FOR RENT caseworkers, help to reunite fami- week in Suffolk County. The only Tables, chairs, kitchen, bar, lies, and may be able to adopt chil- requirement for membership is a heat/AC; Reasonable Rates. dren who can’t go home. desire to stop drinking. All are wel- Sherwood Brothers Post 95, Lake All orientation meetings are held come. Avenue, St. James. Call on in the Social Services Building at A.A. meets every Monday and Monday, Wednesday or Friday 3455 Veteran’s Memorial Highway Wednesday, at the St. James between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 in Ronkonkoma. Please call the Methodist Church, off Route 25A a.m. 584-9633. Suffolk County Department of and Moriches Road, in St. James. Social Services at 853-KIDS for On Mondays a Big Book meeting is CRISIS HOTLINE more information and to sign up for held at 6:30 p.m. and a 12-Step RESPONSE of Suffolk County, one of their upcoming orientation meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. On Inc. provides a suicide prevention/ meetings. Wednesdays a Beginners meeting crisis intervention hotline, every and a Topic meeting is held at 7:30 day, 24-hours-a-day. JEWISH STUDY GROUPS p.m. Call anytime if you are feeling “FREE” Study Group for commu- Meetings are held each sad or desperate, if you are con- nity seniors is offered at Temple Thursday at 7 p.m. at Temple cerned about someone who is, or if Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, Isaiah, 1401 Stony Brook Road, you just want to talk with someone Hauppauge, on Monday mornings Stony Brook.; each Friday at 9 p.m. who understands and cares. at 10-11:30 a.m. Call the temple at the United Methodist Church, Talking helps. office for further information at 724- 792 Hawkins Avenue in Lake Call: 751-7500 ANYTIME 5807. Ronkonkoma; 3rd Wednesday of Lunch & Learn at Temple Beth each month at 7:30 p.m. Grace CRISIS ONLINE HOTLINE Chai, 870 Townline Road, Baptist Church, Hallock Rd., Lake Response of Suffolk County, a Hauppauge, will meet on the sec- Grove, and each Tuesday and 24-hour crisis intervention hotline, ond Shabbat morning of every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Islip Town now has a new ONLINE crisis month. No Hebrew or background Beach Pavilion, Rosevale Ave. All counseling service, called knowledge required. Shabbat serv- meetings are free. Hear2Help. Hear2Help counselors ices begin at 9:30 a.m., with Lunch If you have further questions or can be reached online Monday & Learn following. This program is would like a list of other open meet- through Friday afternoons from 3-9 “FREE” and open to the communi- ings as well as closed meetings, p.m. Log on at responsehotline.org ty. For directions call the temple call 669-1124, 24 hours, 7 days. office at 724-5807. 2 FLAG DROP OFF BOXES AMVET POST #55 IN ST. JAMES JEWISH WAR VETERANS MEETS IN ST. JAMES Through the generosity of the St. MEETINGS AMVET Post #55 meets the sec- James Postmaster, reconditioned The Three Village Post of the ond Saturday of each month at the mail-drop boxes have been painted Jewish War Veterans is seeking St. James VFW, which is located and placed at two separate loca- new members. They meet monthly next to King Kullen on Lake tions in St. James. One can be on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Avenue. The meetings begin at found on the side of the American North Shore Jewish Center, 9:30 a.m. AMVET membership is Legion, Sherwood Bros. Hall at 95 Norwood Avenue at Old Town open to all men and women who Lake Avenue, St. James, and Road, Port Jefferson Station. Call have served honorably in the U.S. another at the side of VFW Post 751-6421 or 928-1127. Armed Forces, Reserves or 395, at the south end of the King National Guard including those Kullen parking lot for the desposal JEWISH WORSHIP SERVICES men and women who are currently Flags which are no longer suitable Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline serving our country. Each AMVET for use. The flags will be properly Road, Hauppauge, a Conservative/ post conducts its own local pro- disposed of with an appropriate Egalitarian Synagogue welcomes grams and participates in AMVET- ceremony. the community for Sabbath servic- related state and national organiza- es on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. tion activities. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED and Saturday mornings at 9:30 For additional information about Share your heart and home with a.m. Call the temple office at 724- AMVET Post #55 in St. James, children in need. Become a Suffolk 5807 for directions. contact Don Cantwell at 265-0180, County foster parent. Foster par- and attend the meetings on the ents receive stipends, are reim- second Saturday of each month. bursed for expenses, can be single

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ongoing opportunities, community services F.YF.Y.I..I. and general information SENIORS WHO CAN’T GET TO at 631-467-3723. single parent or a single parent THE LIBRARY... www.momsclub.org receiving ADC/TANF you might A VAN-TASTIC SOLUTION qualify for FREE training. Through a cooperative effort NARCONON Registration is in progress for the between The Smithtown Library At Narconon the goal is recover- F-E-G-S Suffolk Vocational and the Town of Smithtown’s ing the loved one you lost to drugs Center/Displaced Homemaker pro- Senior Citizens Department, trans- or alcohol addiction. The Narconon gram New Directions, Computer portation is provided for library vis- program was founded in 1966 and Skills Training and Brush Up pro- its on regularly scheduled dates or is based on the humanitarian works grams. Enrollment is ongoing for on demand when possible. of L. Ron Hubbard. In more than programs. The New Directions pro- On days of planned visits, a van 120 centers around the world, gram offers morning workshops. from the Smithtown Senior Citizens Narconon programs restore drug The Computer Training and Brush- Center will take you to any and alcohol abusers and addicts to Up programs include computer lit- Smithtown Library Building. If you a clean and sober lifestyle. Call eracy classes in Microsoft Word need to go to the library when a 800-468-6933 or log on to and Excel as well as personal skills visit is not planned, call the Senior www.stopaddiction.com to receive instruction. Call 598-0108 - early Citizen Center’s Transportation your free copy of Guide to enrollment is a must. Department to inquire about sched- Addiction Recovery for a Lifetime uling an individual visit. To arrange or to speak to a counselor immedi- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to be picked up for a planned visit ately for free counseling, assess- RESPONSE of Suffolk County, or to request an individual visit, call ments and referrals. Inc. a 24-hour crisis intervention the Senior Citizen Center’s Trans- hot line needs open, caring people portation Department at 265-8811. PARKINSON PHYSICAL to volunteer 4 hours a week as One week’s notice must be given THERAPY PROGRAM telephone counselors. Training is for a pick up. There is a $1 charge A physical therapy program is provided. Call 751-7500 anytime. each way for transportation ($2 available to Parkinson patients at round trip). the Smithtown Parkinson Therapy Smithtown Parkinson Therapy Center. The Center conducts an Center, Route 25, Smithtown is MEALS ON WHEELS on-going program of exercise and always in need of volunteers to VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED physical therapy, specifically tai- ensure the desired goals it strives The Town of Smithtown, Senior lored to the needs of each individ- for. No experience is needed for Citizen’s Department is in need of ual patient and administered by a just two hours a day, on Monday, Volunteer Drivers for its Meals on volunteer staff doctor, a physical Wednesday or Friday, from 9:30 to Wheels Programs. Drivers deliver therapist, nurses and trained volun- 11 a.m. Volunteers are trained by hot meals to the homebound in the teer aids. The Center operates on the professional staff. The center Smithtown Township. Mileage reim- a not-for-profit basis with only a welcomes present and/or future bursement is available. If you are minimal monthly charge to cover students of physical therapy as vol- available between the hours of 11 expenses. For more information or unteers. Anyone with the desire to a.m. and 1 p.m. one day a week, or if you are interested in volunteer- become a “Help” or a “Hope” once a month, please call Center ing, call 265-6621. should call 265-6621. manager, Laura Swoboda at 360- 7616 for further information. RECOVERY MEETINGS VFW POST #395 Recovery, Inc., a nonprofit com- John W. Cooke Veterans of MOMS Club munity mental health organization, Foreign Wars Post 395 meets at 8 The MOMS Club of Smithtown offers self-help for nervous symp- p.m. on the first Tuesday of each holds its General Membership toms, fears, anxiety, depression, month at their Post next to King meeting on the first Thursday of the stress, anger, etc. Meetings are Kullen on Lake Avenue in St. month at 10 a.m. We are a chapter held on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m. at James. VFW membership is open of MOMS Club International and St. James Episcopal Church, 490 to all veterans who have served are a support group for the stay-at- North Country Road, St. James. honorably in foreign conflicts in home mom and the mom who For additional information call U.S. Armed forces. For further works part time. We have play- 724-5190. information, call 862-7965. groups, park dates, field trips, and Mom’s Night Out. Our chapter SUFFOLK VOCATIONAL serves the Smithtown Township. CENTER - FREE TRAINING New members and their children If you are widowed, separated, are ALWAYS welcome. For more divorced or in the process of information please contact Debbie obtaining a separation or divorce, a

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FOR RENT – ST. JAMES – Large PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIR- FOR SALE – White Lacquer 1-bedroom apartment. Non- GIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Bedroom Set - 6-drawer dresser smoker/pets. $900/month, 2 Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. with mirror, 4-drawer chest, 2 months security. Call 631-513- Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of night stands and twin headboard 3906. 3/09/sd heaven, blessed mother of the with Craftmatic bed frame. FLORIDA CONDO FOR SALE – Son of God, immaculate virgin, Excellent condition. $300. Call Tamarac Florida, 2 bedroom, 2 assist me in my necessity. Oh star 862-8181. 3/09 bath. Pergo/tile floors, fans, of the sea, help me and show me FOR SALE – LOOPLOC POOL screened deck, hurricane shutters herein, you are my mother. Oh COVER - used for only one sea- and clubhouse. Overlooks pool Holy Mary, Mother of God, son. Covers 16’x34’ pool (like and golf course. Low mainte- Queen of Heaven and Earth, I new). $400. Call 585-0013. 3/09 nance. Includes cable. Asking humbly beseech you from the HELP WANTED – Busy Family $75,000. Call 444-0003. tfn/forz bottom of my heart to succor me Medicine office is looking for a FOR SALE – 2000 MITSUBISHI in this necessity. There are none part time individual who can MIRAGE - 4 cyl. 1.8L, 98K, 25- who can withstand your power. multi-task both front and back 27 mpg! Rebuilt trans., replaced Oh show me herein you are my office duties. Experience pre- engine belts, new alternator. mother. Oh Mary conceived ferred, will train on specific med- $2,800 neg. Call 631-455-4636. without sin pray for us who have ical software. Will train for proce- 3/09/bg recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh dures done in the office. Requires PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIR- Holy Mary I place this cause in 1-2 evenings per week (2-8 p.m.), GIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit, Saturday mornings (9 a.m.-1 Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. you who solve all problems, light p.m., and 1-2 weekdays. Some Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of all roads so that I can obtain my flexibility expected. Fax resume heaven, blessed mother of the goals. You gave me the divine gift to 631-584-6098. 3/09/dm Son of God, immaculate virgin, to forgive and forget all evil HELP WANTED – Homemakers assist me in my necessity. Oh star against me, and that in all are needed for Smithtown’s EISEP of the sea, help me and show me instances of my life, you are with (Extended In-Home Service for herein, you are my mother. Oh me. I want in this short prayer to the Elderly Program) to assist sen- Holy Mary, Mother of God, thank you for all things as you ior citizens in the community Queen of Heaven and Earth, I confirm once again that I never with laundry, shopping and light humbly beseech you from the want to be separated from you in housekeeping. Rewarding work - bottom of my heart to succor me eternal glory. Thank you for your salaried position plus mileage in this necessity. There are none mercy toward me and mine. The reimbursement. NYS driver’s who can withstand your power. person must say this prayer 3 license required. Please call Roni Oh show me herein you are my consecutive days, the request will Negrin at the Smithtown Senior mother. Oh Mary conceived be granted. This prayer must be Citizens Dept., 360-7615. tfn without sin pray for us who have published after the favor has been RECEPTION / MEETING HALL recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh granted. B.K. 3/09 AVAILABLE FOR USE – St. James Holy Mary I place this cause in HELP WANTED – PART TIME United Methodist Church, offers your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit, HOUSEKEEPER. Flexible hours. a spacious meeting hall with you who solve all problems, light Saint James area. Call for details commercial kitchen for civic and all roads so that I can obtain my 631-686-6620. 3/09 support groups, receptions, goals. You gave me the divine gift ST. JAMES OFFICE FOR RENT – clubs, workshops and seminars. to forgive and forget all evil Professional office suite on 2nd The 35’x60’ meeting room has against me, and that in all floor - 700 sq. ft. - centrally locat- tables, chairs, rest rooms and a instances of my life, you are with ed (across from 7-Eleven) with a grand piano. The Church is locat- me. I want in this short prayer to Lake Avenue address. Reception ed at 532 Moriches Road in Head thank you for all things as you area, 3/4 offices, bathroom. Very of the Harbor. Expansive parking confirm once again that I never reasonable. Call Ruth at 862- and handicapped access is pro- want to be separated from you in 9849. tfn vided. Please contact the Office eternal glory. Thank you for your ST. JAMES APARTMENT FOR at 584-5340 for available dates mercy toward me and mine. The RENT – 2-Bedroom apartment. and suggested donations. The person must say this prayer 3 $1,350/month, includes heat and SJUMC offers their facilities as a consecutive days, the request will hot water. Call 631-553-4739. community outreach to the St. be granted. This prayer must be 3/09sjss James area and welcomes all vis- published after the favor has been itors. tfn granted. F.L. 3/09

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AMERICAN LEGION HALL FOR RENT – The American Legion, Sherwood Brothers Post 1152 is looking for an organization to rent the American Legion Hall by the year. Reasonable rates, air conditioned, heat, tables, chairs, complete kitchen and good OUR TOWN parking. Located at 95 Lake Avenue, St. James. Call Mon., Deadline & Publication Dates Wed., Fri., between 8-10 a.m. Ask for William Kennedy. 584- 9633. tfn VENDORS WANTED FOR ST. JAMES DAY – Craft vendors are = COPY & AD DEADLINE wanted for the St. James Chamber of Commerce’s 22th annual ST. JAMES DAY, Sunday, October 4, 2009 along Lake Avenue. = PUBLICATION DATE 10-foot spaces are being provided for $125 per space, after 8/15/09 if available - $150 (no exceptions) – bring your own In the APRIL Edition advertise for: table. St. James Day has been a huge success in the past. Call • Mother’s Day now for further information and to receive an application to • Communions & Confirmations reserve your space, 584-8510 and leave, name, address and • Spring Yard & House Care phone number on machine. Applications are available on the Chamber website at www.stjameschamber.org. There will be APRIL entertainment throughout the day. We look forward to seeing SMTWTFS you there. 9/09 1234 LOOKING FOR HELP? Place a classified ad in Our Town and 56 789 10 11 reach over 6,500 families and businesses for only $5 for the first 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 words and .10¢ for each additional word. Call 862-9849 for 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 information or mail a check to: Graphics du jour, ltd./Our Town, 26 27 28 29 30 359 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780.

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2009 – 110 – DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS

The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James

ACCOUNTANT St. James Gulf CLOTHING Catherine’s Total Fitness Joseph A. Meli, Jr. Route 25A & Moriches Road Men’s / Boys for Women Tax Preparation Service 584-5798 J. Michaels Men’s & Boys 7 Flowerfield Park - Suite 88 235 Brooksite Dr., Hauppauge 408 North Country Road 584-5467 584-3337 BAKERY 686-5488 Alpine Pastry Shoppe Curves ANIMAL HOSPITAL 59 Route 111, Smithtown DANCE SCHOOL 779-B Middle Country Road Saint James 265-5610 North Shore Academy 863-CURV (2878) Animal Hospital of Dance 538 North Country Road BANKS 430-06 North Country Road Energy Interactive 584-6336 Roslyn Savings Bank 899-4340 Fitness Center 556-02 North Country Road 556 North Country Road ARCHITECT 862-4200 DRY CLEANERS 862-1737 Michael Macrina - Architect Dutch Girl 409 Lake Avenue BEAUTY French Style Cleaners Helping Hands Healthcare 686-6585 Pat’s Place Hair Salon 400 Lake Avenue 804-8248 230 Lake Avenue 584-3750 ART/FRAMING 862-7023, 584-9644 Light Awakenings Artpix Studio EVENTS Meditation and Beyond 862-2808, 1-800-981-2808 Scruples ‘Head to Toe’ St. James Chamber of 724-9733 455 Lake Avenue Commerce’s 13th Annual Vickers Gallery & Framing 584-8030 Spring Egg Hunt - FREE Anne Marie Lisa 464 North Country Road Saturday, April 11, 11 a.m. on Certified Nutritional Counselor 862-8550 TNT Nails front lawn of Deepwells 525-1045 487 Lake Avenue ATTORNEY 584-7974 Ward Melville Heritage Long Island Hearing, Inc. John L. Belford, Jr., Esq. Organization 496 Nesconset Highway 217 Lake Avenue BOUTIQUE / ANTIQUES Main Street, Stony Brook Suite 200 - Smithtown 862-8600 GIFTS / HOME DECOR 689-5888 972-5211 Julie’s Home & Garden Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Accessories EXTERMINATING Shaolin Self Defense 291 Lake Avenue 529 Lake Avenue Orion Pest Management Centers 584-0100, 584-2304 862-8943 559-6633 430-08 North Country Road 617-5148 Haber & Haber, LLP Quaint and Classy Scientific Exterminating 516-742-7277, 631-379-6652 415 North Country Road 599 Lake Avenue Simply Pilates 686-5525 265-5252, Fax: 862-7272 87 E. Main St., Smithtown Law Office of 979-4278 William C. McCulloh Rosebud Boutique FINANCIAL 220 Lake Avenue 459 Lake Avenue Edward Jones Investments St. James Healthcare 584-6800 862-0027 Scott Posner, CFP Center 542 North Country Road 275 Moriches Road Janet O’Hanlon - Winkler, BUTCHER 862-2020 862-8000, ext. 105/106 Kurtz & Winkler, LLP Main Street Meats & 310 Hallock Avenue Catering Preferred Empire Mortgage St. James Medical Services Port Jefferson Station 91 E. Main St., Smithtown Ann Mondrone 487 Lake Avenue 928-8000 265-2040 396-1410 584-6014

AUTOMOTIVE/ CARPET CLEANING Reliance Mortgage St. James Plaza REPAIR / PARTS Proline Carpet Cleaning William J. Garthe Nursing Facility Georgetown Volvo of 584-2344 Registered Mortgage Broker 273 Moriches Road Smithtown 359 Lake Avenue 862-8990 633 Middle Country Road CHIROPRACTOR 862-9000 724-0400 Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio Superior Martial Arts 105 Lake Avenue S., FUNERAL HOME 80 Lake Avenue S, Nesconset Mid Island Auto Wreckers Nesconset Branch Funeral Home 862-1400 586-6599 - Deer Park 979-9854 190 East Main St., Smithtown Mid Island Salvage 724-9500 Total Body Shaping at Auto Parts Dr. Raymond A. Semente American JiuJitsu 667-5048 - Deer Park 265 Lake Avenue St. James Funeral Home 412 Lake Avenue 584-7722 551 North Country Road 360-8830 Parkville Motor Sports/Getty 584-5200 255 Lake Avenue Dr. Gregory R. Thomaier HOME IMPROVEMENT 360-1919 338 Lake Avenue HEALTH/ FITNESS Autonomousdesign 584-8100 Amy Biondi, Licensed 22 Stonegate Penney’s Massage Therapist 724-7726 North Country Car Care True Sport Care, LLC 678-8436 545 North Country Road 631 Lake Avenue DeBlasio Capo Design Build 862-9663 584-TRUE (8783) 273 Lake Avenue 584-5503

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Debus Painting & Rich Interiors PLUMBING & HEATING Lotus East Wallpapering, Inc. 929-0983 Falzone & Son Plumbing 416 North Country Road 862-7924 JEWELRY / COINS 862-6612 862-6030 A& D Gold Silver Granite on the Go 425 Lake Avenue Goldstar Plumbing, Ocean’s Bounty Seafood 682-9760 584-7070 Heating & A/C 415 North Country Road 88 Railroad Avenue 862-4228 Handyman HouseCalls St. James Jewelry Shoppe 584-3839 686-5610 483 Lake Avenue Paradise Cafe 862-6775 PRINTING 418 North Country Road JBL Home Improvements Graphics du jour, ltd. 584-8153 584-0136 LANDSCAPING / DESIGN / 359 Lake Avenue EQUIPMENT 862-9849 Patio Pizza Master Fix It Competition Tree Service 262 Lake Avenue 584-5993, Cell: 516-380-0727 584-5575 REAL ESTATE 862-7475 Jan Bartone / Morecraft Construction Eddie’s Power Equipment Denise Voelker Villa Sorrento 584-7010 553 Lake Avenue Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s 823 Middle Country Road 584-6678 499 Lake Avenue 265-9865 Preferred Flooring 584-6600, ext 204 / 205 584-3018, 516-763-4772 Herman Bros. Landscape Voila! The Bistro Contracting Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s 244 Lake Avenue St. James Kitchens 360-2939 499 Lake Avenue 584-5686 & Cabinetry 584-6600 213 Lake Avenue Homestead Landscaping SCHOOLS / DAYCARE / 686-5065 588-5296 DeBarbieri Associates CAMPS 406 North Country Road Tutoring / SAT / Consulting St. James Lumber RJK Gardens, Inc. 862-7447 Bridge College Consultants 547 Lake Avenue 862-7056 PO Box 685, St. James, NY 584-5140 Henrietta Homes & 516-662-1612 Royal Landscape Properties Vazac Contracting 676-3855 328 Lake Avenue Harbor Country Day School 333 First Avenue - Suite 1 862-6999 17 Three Sisters Road 584-7817 Scotland Landscaping 584-5555 584-8746 Liz Jongebloed Victorian Fence DeBarbieri Associates St. James 240-9716 Strike Force Landscaping 406 North Country Road United Methodist Nursery 382-9300 862-7447, 903-0836 532 Moriches Road Woodsmith Home 584-9555 Improvements MUSIC LESSONS Marianne Koke 409 Lake Avenue Drum Lessons Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s Suffolk Sciences Consulting 686-6891 with John Miceli 499 Lake Avenue H.S. Science Review Course email: 584-6600, ext. 206 897-6868 INSURANCE [email protected] Allstate / Holst Agency Dave & Rowena Nedvin Summer Adventures at 428 Lake Avenue Guitar Instruction ReMax Beyond The Knox School 584-4800 with Jack Napoli 556 North Country Road 541 Long Beach Road 686- 234-2208 767-5221, 724-9800, ext. 271 1600, ext 420 New York Life / Lawrence Glazer Studio Music & Masque Reliance Real Estate Village Presbyterian 576 Broad Hollow Rd., Melville Kathy Caton, Voice Teacher 359 Lake Avenue Pre-School 391-3490 686-5607 862-9000, Fax: 862-2881 175 East Main St., Smithtown 724-9382 State Farm / Jim Winter PETS ReMax / Beyond 320 Lake Avenue Grooming / Supplies 556 North Country Road SWIMMING POOLS 584-5929 Terry’s Paw-fection 862-1100 Installation & Service 532 Lake Avenue Herman Bros. Swimming INTERIOR DESIGN / 686-5336 RESTAURANTS Pool Services DECORATING Deli / Catering / Seafood 360-7939 Creative Windows St. James Dog Grooming FeelGoods 367 Lake Avenue 425 North Country Road Healthy Family Cafe Sundance Swimming Pools 366-0212 862-7288 412 North Country Road 862-1900 390-8545 Natalie Weinstein Design PHOTOGRAPHY Associates and Laurie Studio Lake Village Deli Home Decorating Club 862-0031 454 Lake Avenue 176 Second Street 584-5780, Fax 584-7271 862-6198, Fax: 862-7834 Memento Photography 347 Lake Avenue 813-1233

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