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MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Up In Smoke BBQ ...... 4 S • T • J • A • M • E • S AROUND TOWN Mugs-for-Hugs Fundraiser ...... 6 Mills Pond Senior Club ...... 8 Frissell Photo Exhibit a Huge Success ...... 10 STAFF Olivia & Harlan Fischer Arts Scholarship ..12 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Welcome Lorena’s Happy Tails ...... 16 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer St. James Lutheran Church Summer Schedule ...... 16 Roseann Cousin ...... 20 William Garthe ...... Advertising ST. JAMES HAS HEART: Sales IN THE NEWS Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary ...... 24-26 Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary Swim Night on July 30 ...... 28 Empire College Information Sessions for Adults ...... 28 OUR TOWN Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed ...... 30 – ST. JAMES – Court of Honor for Eagle Scouts ...... 32-34 Girl Scouts Make Needed Donations...... 36 is a monthly publication produced exclusively for the people of HISTORICALLY SPEAKING St. James, Nissequogue and The Emmets Contribute to the Founding and Creation of Incorporated Village of Head-of-the-Harbor...... 38-43 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Smithtown Historical Society’s Civil War Encampment...... 46-47 Call 862-9849 for ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Advertising & Copy Deadline STAC Summer Arts Classes ...... 48-50 What’s Happening at the Mills Pond House ...... 52 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Smithtown Performing Arts Center Calendar ...... 54 every residence & business in the Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series...... 56 11780 zip code area Smithtown Historical Society Happenings ...... 58-60 Long Island Museum Schedule ...... 62-64 (6459 total copies mailed) Great Gatsby Film Screening ...... 66 St. James Post Office Permit #10 Golden Gatsby Party on June 26 ...... 67 St. James, NY 11780 Programs Offered at the Library ...... 68-72 Published by HOME & GARDEN Graphics du jour, Ltd. Design Ideas ...... 74 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 Naturally Speaking ...... 76 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 PERSPECTIVES ON REAL ESTATE ...... 78 email: [email protected] MONEY MATTERS website: www.ourtownstjames.com What Are Your Excuses for Not Investing? ...... 84 IN THE SCHOOLS ...... 86-88 Not responsible for typographical errors. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or POSTAL CORNER ...... 89 refuse to print editorial or advertising material deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image POET’S CORNER ...... 89 or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only HEALTH NOTES to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business June is Men’s Health Month ...... 90 offering services not available in said area. Ask Ron Villano ...... 92 Essential Oils... A Natural Solution ...... 94 Copyright © 2015 CELEBRATIONS ...... 96-98 Graphics du jour, Ltd. MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCES ...... 100 All Rights Reserved OBITUARIES ...... 102-104 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 108-109 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 110-111

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Pictured (left-right): Nick, Jack, Tommy, Jeff, James and Brett. by Elizabeth Isabelle With a grill and a fire, Jeff and foundation to help children and Summer time and the living’s Tommy will delight your guests The Lustgarten Foundation – easy! Make your next gathering with some of the juiciest burgers, Cure Pancreatic Cancer. even easier with Up In Smoke prime steaks, pork, chicken, Relax this summer and be a BBQ! A family affair, Jeff and sausage and ribs in town. The guest at your own party. Visit Tommy began entering BBQ professional staff at Up In Smoke www.upinsmokebbqinc.com and competitions and have been “Pit BBQ strives to make your event peruse their extensive menu. Jeff Masters” since 2006. Jeff and one that memories are made of. and Tommy and the entire Pit Tommy have a passion and a Outstanding service and cus- Team wish all their friends and unique knowledge of the art of tomer satisfaction is achieved at loyal customers a beautiful and grilling. After years of providing each and every event – read the safe summer filled with memo- memorable BBQ experiences for testimonials from happy clients ries and fantastic BBQ. family and friends and winning on the Up In Smoke Website and Be sure to like their facebook numerous competitions, word be tantalized by their beautiful page Up In Smoke BBQ Inc. and quickly spread of this dynamic gallery of past catering events. visit them on Instagram for more duo and their mouthwatering Jeff and Tommy offer a large updates and fabulous photos. culinary expertise. Up In Smoke menu of specialties to choose You can email Jeff and Tommy at BBQ was soon catering for busi- from. Each client’s menu is [email protected], or call them nesses, civic associations, wed- unique and customized to your at 631-278-0728 or 631-834- dings and large gatherings. specifications. Your selections 2246. You will be glad you did! Home made premium sauces, are prepared fresh and delicious! prime meats, fresh salads, locally Pig Roasts are slow smoked and sourced farm fresh vegetables served with all the fixings (pulled and fresh baked goods are what pork anyone?). The macaroni and set Up In Smoke BBQ apart from cheese at Up In Smoke BBQ is a the competition. Jeff and customer favorite and you can Tommy’s unique award-winning even add bacon (everything is BBQ Sauce – is crafted with better with bacon!). The freshly 100% all natural ingredients, baked corn bread, with or with- with no preservatives and is low out jalapeno, is legendary. in sodium. Available in Hot or A portion of all Up In Smoke Sweet, Up In Smoke BBQ’s dis- BBQ Inc.’s proceeds are proudly tinctive flavor is what keeps donated to Breast Cancer Re- clients coming back for more. search, Fifty Bags of Chips – a

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Mugs-for-Hugs Fundraiser The Crafters Table, located at 529 Lake Avenue, St. James, is holding a Mugs-for-Hugs fundraiser during the entire month of July. You can stop by and select a mug that is in stock – pay full price for the mug and paint it. The Crafters Table will donate 50% of the full purchase price to a homeless shelter for women and children run by Madonna Heights. Prices for the mugs range between $15 and $30. You can also select any of the items in the studio to paint, then DO- NATE that item to a special fundraising event that will be held on Friday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at the studio. That evening all the donated items will be auctioned shelters and offers services all tured, are painting their mugs. off with 100% of the proceeds over Long Island. For more information about going to the shelter. The two young women, Shan- Mugs-for-Hugs e-mail Ann Carlin Madonna Heights runs several non Ross and Ashley Volz pic- at: [email protected]

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On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, the Mills Pond Senior Citizen Club of Fairfield at St. James, held its installation luncheon in their clubhouse. The swearing-in ceremony was performed by Smithtown Supervisor Patrick R. Vecchio. The Mills Pond Club was honored to have Mr. Vecchio giving his time to participate in their installation luncheon. Pictured (L-R): Barbara Witrock, 2nd VP; Florine Haggerty, corresponding secretary; Pat Tomasetti, 1st VP; James Haggerty, president; Smithtown Supervisor Patrick Vecchio; Rochelle Cohen, recording secretary; and Jeanne Boger, treasurer. HomesTead landsCaPInG InC. SERVING THE NORTH SHORE FOR OVER TWENTY YEARS

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Frissell Photo Exhibit Was a Huge Success On May 29, 2015, Head of the the amazing photos. St. James Harbor Village Hall opened its resident Jeff Van Liew explained doors to host a rare photography that the boy in one of the photos exhibit featuring the work of An- carrying a pig was his younger toinette Frissell known to some self many years ago. Frissell pho- of the local residents as Toni. tographed many luminaries of Frissell, a former resident of the her day such as Winston Village of Head of the Harbor, Churchill, The Kennedy-Bouvier was one of the 20th century’s top wedding and also many locals up a computer to fashion photographers and photo such as Claire White with her view a short 1938 silent movie journalists. husband. with Toni Frissell as one of the Many local residents came out Curator, Head of the Harbor actors. to see this fabulous exhibit, Historian Leighton Coleman III, The exhibit ran through sipped some wine and discussed and intern Carole Lingg also set June 11.

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Olivia and Harlan Fischer Arts Scholarship For the 18th year in a row, Head of the Harbor residents Olivia and Harlan Fischer have presented their Arts Scholarships to two deserving Smithtown High School graduates. This year’s winners, who each received $2,000 scholarships at the annual senior awards ceremony on Thursday evening June 4, 2015, were Heather Betz from Smithtown High School East, and Johnathan DeSousa from Smith- town High School West. Heather hopes to pursue a career in sound recording technology, while Johnathan intends to major in visual arts so he can continue to share his art with others. When we asked why he started this scholarship program Harlan replied “Donna Harlow would bring the Smithtown High School Chamber Orchestra to continued on page 14 Pictured (L-R): Heather Betz, Harlan Fischer and Johnathan DeSousa. GRAND OPENING

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Olivia and Harlan Fischer Arts Scholarship continued from page 12 Head of the Harbor. Harlan was Planetarium through 2000. Also, perform a holiday show for our president of the board of direc- in the year 2000, Harlan was Rotary Club each December. tors of the Smithtown Township named Man of the Year in Busi- Watching the students warm up Arts Council from 1992 to 1997 ness in Smithtown by the Times and then perform, I just felt that and the 1997-1998 president of Beacon Record newspapers. the whole group seemed like a the Smithtown Rotary Club. He In 2006, the Little Shelter Ani- bunch of good kids that deserved served as Vice President of the mal Rescue and Adoption Center support, especially since the arts Board of Trustees of the Suffolk presented Harlan with its are usually the first programs cut County Vanderbilt Museum and “Guardian Angel” award. He during any school budgetary served as the president of the crises. In addition, the arts have Metropolitan Contemporary become an extremely important Glass Group from 2001 through part of our lives and we want to 2009. Olivia and Harlan are share our passion with future members of the Presidents Coun- generations.” cil at the Long Island Museums The scholarships are available at Stony Brook. to seniors concentrating on, and Harlan is the president of the intending a career in design, the Art Alliance for Contemporary fine arts or performing arts. Glass. (www.contempglass.org) The Fischer’s have lived in and currently serves as chairman Smithtown since 1973 and cer- of the planning board in the Vil- tainly aren’t strangers to the arts lage of Head of the Harbor. or community service. Olivia has Harlan is the president of served on the architectural re- Branch Financial Services, Inc. in view board in the Village of Smithtown. Let us Cater Your Next A air GRADUATIONS BIRTHDAYS, FAMILY REUNIONS, POOL PARTIES, BLOCK PARTIES, ENGAGEMENTS, CORPORATE EVENTS, WEDDINGS, PIG ROASTS

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A Woman Entrepreneur with Heart: Roseann Cousin – Chorus Line Dance Studios by Natalie Weinstein presented a check to Stephanie The highlights of a 34 year ca- Molkentin, its Community Man- reer as a woman business owner ager, at the close of their show. are many, especially if you are a The finale was performed to busy mom as well. When Melissa Ethridge’s song “I Run for Roseann Cousin opened her first Life,” written in support of breast dance studio in Smithtown in cancer awareness. What could 1983, she surely never expected be more moving? It was per- to fill the 1,200-seat Patchogue formed in American Sign Lan- Roseann and daughter Marissa. Theatre for seven performances guage, as the finale has been for as she did this past May. This over 23 years – inspired by, and supplying raffles, baskets, and production, “City Lights – 2015,” a tribute to, Roseann’s amazing gift certificates for all events and concluding the teaching year for daughter, Marissa Miller, who occasions. Her annual scholar- over 250 students, had a special was born deaf. ship program for deserving meaning for all. In addition to Roseann is a St. James resident dance students who want to fur- spectacular dance numbers in of 28 years and former PTA pres- ther their studies is a yearly fabulous costumes, the perform- ident, and is no stranger to phil- stipend of $5,000. Her fundraisers raised money for the Ameri- anthropic causes, as every ing performances throughout the can Cancer Society and Smithtown school will attest – years are too numerous to mention since the sought after Chorus Line dancers have performed at Disney World (and will again on October 7-12), Six Flags, Hershey Park and at our own St. James Day. From one day in 1983, to her now three successful studios (Smithtown, St. James, and Miller Place), continued on page 106

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SMITHTOWN’S SESQUARCENTENNIAL Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary 2015 marks the 350th anniver- promoting awareness of Smith- JULy sary of Smithtown’s founding. To town’s history and celebrating 7, 14, 21, 28 celebrate this momentous occa- 350 years of distinct heritage. SMITHTOWN COMMUNITy sion, the town has called on a In order to make this a cele- BAND CONCERTS, hosted by group of dedicated volunteers to bration worthy of 350 years, the the Smithtown Historical Soci- spearhead a year’s worth of fes- Foundation needs the generous ety’s Frank Brush Barn tivities. The Smithtown 350 support of the community. If you Foundation has been hard at would like to become a sponsor 30 work planning a wide array of of the any of the events you can FAMILy SWIM NIGHT, activities and events, partnering call the Smithtown Historical Smithtown Landing Country with a host of organizations and Society at 265-6768 or Brad Har- Club Pool, 495 Landing Avenue, institutions, to ensure that 2015 ris at 862-9274. Smithtown, 5-8 p.m. Compli- will be a landmark year worthy mentary Barbeque with registra- SMITHTOWN’S 350th of a landmark anniversary. tion includes 1 entree, 1 salad, 1 CALENDAR OF EVENTS To this end, on March 5,2015, beverage, 1 dessert. Additional the Foundation held one of its JUNE food and beverages will be avail- first celebratory events, Smith- 27 able for purchase. Send in your: town’s 350th Birthday Gala at ITALIAN CULTURE AND NAME, ADDRESS, HOME Flowerfield in St. James. This HERITAGE FESTIVAL, presented PHONE, CELL PHONE, EMERG. event featured a dynamic pro- by the Order of Sons of Italy in PHONE, #ADULTS, #CHIL- gram of speakers, music, dancing America New York Commission DREN, EMAIL ADDRESS. If you and dinner. The proceeds raised for Social Justice and hosted on don’t have email, tickets will be from the evening will help the the grounds of the Smithtown mailed to you. Send info to: Foundation pursue its mission of Historical Society. continued on page 26 P. DeBlasio Builders, Inc. FINE HOMES & RENOVATIONS

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Court of Honor Held for Troop 301’s Newest Eagle Scouts Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta, along with other local officials, and members of VFW Post 395 came out to salute Boy Scout Troop 301’s newest Eagle Scouts – Luke Cocchi, Nick Takach and Ross Pana- giotopoulos – at an Eagle Court of Honor held recently. The national anthem was sung by St. James resident Caitlin Beirne, whose brothers, Thomas and Christopher, are also Eagle Scouts in Troop 301. Each of these Scouts have earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout by independently conceiving of, gaining approval for, fundraising, managing and finally completeing his community project. Luke Cocchi constructed an 8 foot by 40 foot closet with a roof, which sits on the stage in the gym of St. Patrick’s School for his On May 9, 2015 St. James Boy Scout Troop 301 held an Eagle Scout Court Eagle Scout Project. The closet is of Honor for Luke Cocchi, Ross Panagiotopoulos and Nicholas Takach. Troop composed of three separate com- 301 was chartered in 1966 at St. James Lutheran Church and to date has partments to be used by the had 110 young men reach Scouting’s highest honor. “We salute these out- school’s drama club, youth group standing young men.” and custodial staff. Luke designed it to look like an old fash- For his Eagle Scout Project, stands and a gun rack for Suffolk ioned school house. Nick Takach built four gun safety County Hubbard Park. Nick designed the stand to keep the shooter from being able to swing the gun around and to always keep the gun pointed in a safe direction. Ross Panagiotopoulos did his OF ST. JAMES Eagle Scout Project for the St. James Fire Department, where he Dr. Gary DiBenedetto constructed a wood framed kiosk PEDIATRIC/FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR that provides important information about the 9-11 Memorial. He also used a steel column Give Your Graduation from the North Tower of the Special World Trade Center for the cen- Graduate (June-July) terpiece $20 “This is a tremendous honor to the Gift of family member be bestowed on these young Health 1st evaluation men. It is an award that they will & treatment have for the rest of their lives and at this Eagle Court of Honor, they No Appointments... We are a Walk-In. have made their families, scout Open Tuesday & Thursday 3-6 leaders, fellow scouts, commu- Just stop by & change your family’s life forever! nity and government officials Family Friendly Fees very proud,” said Suffolk County 320 Lake Ave., Front Office (across from the Post Office) Legislator Robert Trotta.

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Eagle Court of Honor Held for Joseph F.Feldman Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta, congratulated Joseph F. Feldman of Boy Scout Troop 7 of St. James for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. An Eagle Court of Honor was held on May 22, 2015 at Sts. Philip & James Church in St. James. Joe’s Community Service Project for this award was done at the main branch of the Smithtown Library, where he cleaned out the flower boxes and planted new bushes and flowers. He also repaired four benches in the front of the library.

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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES The Emmets Contribute to the Founding and Creation of the Incorporated Village of Head-of-the-Harbor by Bradley Harris, Smithtown Historian

Last month’s article was about the Christopher Temple Em- mets and the estate known as the “Mallows” that they built on the east side of Stony Brook Harbor on 165 acres of land they had purchased from The Devereux Emmets. This purchase gave them ownership of a contiguous swath of land that stretched from Hith- erbrook Road eastward to the Stony Brook. As far as Ella was concerned this was the land of the Smiths, and not to The Thatch Meadow Farmhouse is on a rise overlooking Stony Brook Harbor. be sold to outsiders. So it was Built circa 1750 by Adam Smith’s great grandson Floyd Smith (1717-1812), a surprise when in 1905, Ella the house was remodeled by Archibald Brown when George Wood Bacon sold 165 acres of property to purchased the farm in 1912. George Bacon was a gentleman farmer and Devereux’s brother, Christo- operated a dairy on the 300 acre farm until well after World War II. pher Temple Emmet. Al- though Christopher Emmet was included in the purchase” of fierce-looking wall-eye,” could was not a Smith, he was Ella’s the 165 acres of land that the make sure that work on the brother-in-law, and therefore Temple Emmets bought from the house was proceeding as part of the family, and this Devereux Emmets. They lived in planned. The architect who de- made the sale acceptable. this house while their new home, signed their home was Charles This article tells more about “The Mallows,” was being com- A. Platt and not Stanford White, the Emmets, the two brothers pleted. “They had what is now even though both the Emmets and their wives, who made Rhododendron Road laid out, so and Chanlers knew and revered their homes in St. James. they could ride to the harbor or Stanford White. The Emmets to the construction site” where hired Platt because “Platt had When Christopher Temple their new home was being built. designed a house for Alida’s sis- Emmet and his wife, Alida Beek- They did this quite frequently ter Elizabeth and her husband man Chanler, moved to St. James since Temple “Emmet liked to John Jay Chapman,” and it was a in 1905, they moved into the talk with the men working on the house that “Alida particularly “old Caleb Davis House which house” and Alida, “with her continued on page 40

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The Emmets continued from page 38 the Emmets spent their “winters admired.” If Stanford White was in the city and summers in huge annoyed that they didn’t ask him ‘cottages’ in Newport, Rhode Is- to design their home, he never land.” When they travelled, “the said anything, and in fact, he de- Emmets traveled everywhere to- signed the barn and the chicken gether. They might take some or coop for their estate. (Barbara all of their children along, with Van Liew, Head-of-the-Harbor: governesses for the four girls and A Journey Through Time, Main tutors for the four boys … or park Road Books, Inc., Laurel, N.Y., them in exclusive Swiss or Eng- 2005, p. 66-68.) lish boarding schools. There Temple Emmet needed a sta- were long visits to Newport in ble for his horses. With the Astor the summer and innumerable money that Alida Chanler Emmet tours of Europe. They rented a inherited, the Emmets never had castle in Ireland for the hunting to worry about running out of season, transporting not only money, so Temple asked Stanford their horses, but their grooms White to design the barn and sta- Devereux and Ella Smith Emmet. and trainers, and of course Mrs. bles he wanted built. Temple Emmet always had her lady’s Emmet didn’t have to work at participated in hunts, horse maid. There was skiing in any occupation, and in fact his shows and polo. He played ten- Switzerland and Norway and wife discouraged him from doing nis and squash, and like his golf in Bermuda or Nassau.” If so. She wanted him home by her brother, he took up the game of nothing else, the Emmets were side. So he became a serious golf. As members of Mrs. properly rich and knew how to equestrian and a sportsman. He William Astor’s Four Hundred, continued on facing page

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continued Road and barring the Emmets 1912, “eventually purchasing live royally. (Barbara Van Liew, and their friends from the horse some three hundred acres” to the Head-of-the-Harbor: A Journey trails through his woods.” (Bar- east of Ella’s home of Sherewog. Through Time, op. cit., p. 68.) bara Van Liew, Head-of-the-Har- A gentleman farmer, like his In 1906, Temple and Alida bor: A Journey Through Time, op. chief local competitors Emmet and their four children, cit., pp. 53-54.) (Winthrop Taylor at Deepwells Elizabeth (8), Margaret (6), George Wood Bacon pur- Farm and Charles Stewart Butler, Christopher (5) and Hester (3), chased Thatch Meadow Farm in continued on following page moved into their new home overlooking Stony Brook Harbor. As the years passed, Temple and Alida would have four more children: Jane (1908), Winthrop (1910), William (1911), and Thomas (1915). All of these children grew up in the Mallows under Alida’s watchful eye, and they never lacked anything. Many years later, Thomas Emmet, Temple and Alida’s youngest son, would recall being in their home (the Mallows) during the winter months and skating on the pond below the chicken coop, or “being bundled into a sleigh” and “driven along Shore Road for lunch with his Emmet cousins. As an old man he could still visualize the mountains of snow towering above the road and snowflakes swirling so thickly around the sleigh that any view of the road was obliter- ated.” (Barbara Van Liew, Head- of-the-Harbor: A Journey Through Time, op. cit., p.68.) The Devereux Emmets and the Temple Emmets were together a lot in their land of the Smiths and on their trips to Europe with their horses in tow. “Keeping up with his brother Temple and his wife’s Astor resources seems to have strained the Devereux Emmets’ budget. By 1910, they had begun to sell land” out of the land of the Smiths. “The first sale to a complete outsider was that of East Farm to architect Archibald M. Brown. A short time later,” in 1912, “Ella sold Thatch Meadow Farm to George W. Bacon. He immediately confirmed Ella’s worst prejudice against outsiders by cutting a grand driveway (now Bacon Road) from the farm all the way up to North Country

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The Emmets continued from page 41 with 120 cows at his Brangle- brink Farm in Nissequogue) Bacon sold and bottled milk until well after World War II.” The Thatch Meadow farmhouse that he purchased “had been built in about 1750 by Adam Smith’s great-grandson Floyd (1717-1812).” The house, which Ella had used to house her estate’s superintendent “was a wreck” when George Bacon bought it, and “he hired his East Farm neighbor, architect Archibald Brown, to remodel the house and to design a group of farm buildings around a dairy barn.” Archibald Brown “maintained the simple lines of the old farmhouse while greatly enlarg- The cow barn, silo and stables of the Thatch Meadow Farm. The barn had ing existing spaces and supply- stanchions for forty cows and the stables had stalls for twelve horses. At- ing needed features like pantries, tached to the barn were outbuildings and smaller barns that formed a court- bathrooms and closets. He yard. The big silo with its large clock, that chimed on the hour, was a added a semi-circular entrance navigational landmark for boaters in the harbor. porch with decorative columns and a balcony above a sunroom. hired Alfred H. Tull, as a design Mahopac Golf Club, Mahopac, He converted an old stone dairy associate, to help him complete N.Y., redesigned by Devereux into a summer kitchen, which his many commissions. Alfred and Tull, 1927; Manchester was two storys high with a bal- Tull was an Englishman who im- Country Club, Manchester, cony connecting it to the main migrated to America in 1914 to Conn., redesigned by Devereux house.” (These features can be work with his brother in a firm and Tull, 1927; Seawane Country seen in the photograph of the that supervised the construction Club, Hewlett Harbor, N.Y., Thatch Meadow farmhouse as it of golf courses, some that had 1927; Ridgewood Country Club, looks today.) “For livestock, the been designed by Devereux Danbury, Conn., 1927; Capital architect designed” a barn, that Emmet. With Tull’s assistance, Hills at Albany, Albany, N.Y., was “an airy structure with stan- Devereux stepped up the num- 1928; Schuyler Meadows Club, chions for forty cows and stalls ber of golf courses he created. Loudonville, N.Y., 1928; and for twelve horses. Attached to the After employing Tull In 1924, Radisson Cable Beach and Golf barn” were sheds and smaller Devereux designed, or re- Resort, Commonwealth of the barns that formed a courtyard. designed the following clubs: Bahamas, 1929. And towering over the barn com- Belmont Hills Country Club, St. In 1929, after working on the plex was the silo with its clock Clairsville, Ohio, 1924; Congres- design and development of 16 and bell that “tolled the hours for sional Country Club (Blue), major golf courses in four years, the farm laborers and could be Bethesda, Maryland, 1924; Devereux took a step back in his heard for miles around.” (Barbara Country Club of Farmington, firm’s business operations. He Van Liew, Head-of-the-Harbor: A Farmington, Conn., 1924; formed a partnership with Alfred Journey Through Time, op. cit., Rockville Links Club, Rockville Tull and brought his son, Dev- pp. 58-60.) Centre, N.Y., 1924; St. Mary’s ereux Jr. into the firm, then While Ella fretted about the Country Club, St. Mary’s, Penn- known as Emmet, Emmet and changes that George Bacon was sylvania, 1924; Brentwood Tull. At 69, he wanted to spend making to the landscape border- Country Club, Brentwood, New more time at home doing more ing Sherewog, Devereux Emmet York, 1925; Edison Club, Rex- of the activities he truly enjoyed was busy making a living as a ford, N.Y., 1925; Dudley Hill – puttering in his gardens, play- golf course architect. In 1924, Golf Club (9 holes), Dudley, ing golf at St. George’s and com- Devereux was in such demand Mass., 1926; Hampshire Country peting in the Smithtown Horse to design golf courses that he Club, Mamaroneck, N.Y., 1927; continued on facing age

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continued cestral Smith home, Sherewog, Smith family’s possession. “Ella Show. Having additional help and its remaining fifteen acres of moved into her sister Bessie gave him that opportunity and it land to Francis McNeil Bacon White’s guest cottage near Cord- meant that Devereux could de- and Antoinette (Toni) Frissell. wood Beach.” Here “Mrs. Emmet vote more of his time to commu- This sale marked the first time could frequently be observed in nity affairs. “In 1927, Emmet was since Sherewog was built in the summer under her parasol in one of the founders of the Incor- 1688 that the house and lands the stern of a small boat, her porated Village of Head of the surrounding it passed out of the continued on page 106 Harbor. On October 1, 1928, he was elected a Trustee of the newly incorporated village, and he remained a Trustee until No- vember 23, 1934.” (Philip A. Ask About Griffith, “Devereux Emmet: His Try Our Our New & Delicious Influence on Garden City, Se- Delicious tauket, Belle Terre, and Smith- FRenCH Selection of town,” article appearing in a MACAROnS publication produced by The CROiS-nUTS Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson, February 2005, p.11.) Devereux Emmet died sud- See Our Amazing Cakes @ denly after a week’s illness with www.alpinepastryshop.com pneumonia on Sunday, New Year’s Eve, December 30, 1934. He died in the Garden City Hotel where he lived with his Specialty Cupcakes & Cake Pops wife Ella through the winter Large & Mini Sizes Available months. He was 73 years old. • Oreo • german Chocolate • fun-fetti • Carrot His funeral was held at the • red Velvet • Peanut Butter fudge • rocky road Cathedral of the Incarnation in • raspberry ganache & more Garden City and he was buried in the family plot at the St. James Congratulations Episcopal Church. His obituary ELEBRATE on the front page of the Smith- to the C town Messenger on Jan. 4, 1935, Class of 2015 noted: “At Smithtown, Mr. 4Th Of JuLY Emmet was a leader in the life of With Our Specialty Pies & Cakes the community and especially prominent in the annual horse Keylime, Peach shows. He was a life-long lover & Assorted fruit Pies of horses, and had frequently hunted in Ireland.” Barbara Van raspberry mousse & Liew added the following in her Keylime Cheesecake book on Head-of-the-Harbor: “He was highly regarded in our Tiramisu & Pregnant Cannoli • Character Cookies for Children’s Parties village particularly for his sensi- Photo Cookies • Favors for All Occasions... tivity to the woodlands, the pas- tures, the ponds, the harbor, and Now Featuring his knowledge about our historic roads – in short all the unique GLUTEN FREE 15% OFF assets with which our village is any purchase Cakes $5 maximum discount. endowed.” (Barbara Van Liew, With coupon only. 1 per customer. Not valid 7/4/15. Head-of-the-Harbor: A Journey & Cupcakes Cannot be combined. Expires 7/21/15 Through Time, op. cit., p. 57.) Ella Smith Emmet lived an- 59 Rt. 111, Smithtown (Village Center) other nine years after Devereux’s death. In 1935, she sold her an- qe 631-265-5610 ry OUR TOWN • JUNE 2015 – 44 –

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Drills and Skirmishes, the 67th New york. Smithtown Historical Society’s Civil War Encampment Smithtown Historical Society On Friday May 15, 2015, Confederate soldiers and camp once again raised the flag in a more than 1,100 students from followers. Highlights of the day continuing effort to educate stu- across Long Island traveled to included infantry and cavalry dents about the American Civil Smithtown and back in time to demonstrations by Confederate War. The organization was proud experience the sights and sounds troops the 9th, 30th & 57th Vir- to once again host its Annual of our country’s Civil War. The ginia and Union troops, 10th Civil War Encampment. Each society’s historic 22 acres of Cavalry and 67th New York. spring the society teams up with ground served as a Civil War Local blacksmith Ron Grabowski Long Island Civil War Reenactors campsite where students were shared the tricks of his trade with to present this living history given the opportunity to witness students inside the Society’s event. and interact with Union and Blacksmith Workshop. In addition, reenactor Bill Sommer operated a field hospital out of the Arthur Farm Carriage House. continued on facing page

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Smithtown Historical Society Black- Union Camp, the 67th New york. smith, Ron Grabowski. continued Costumed Smithtown Historical Society staff educators also provided educational presentations inside the society’s historic Epentus Smith Tavern, Judge John Lawrence Smith Homestead, and Roseneath Cottage. They shared historic interpretation of the buildings and how each had a significant part in Smith- town and Long Island’s history. In addition, period cooking and craft demonstrations took place throughout the day offering guests further insight into the Civil War Period. SHS Civil War: Smithtown Historical Society hosts its Annual Civil War En- campment, drawing more than 1,100 students from across the Island. Photos by Kris Melvin-Denenberg and Brad Harris, Smithtown Historical Society.

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The Long Island Museum Welcomes Dads Complimentary Admission for Fathers and Grandfathers Treat Dad to an historic adven- Judy Hochberg. more Dad’s speed, the Long Is- ture on Fathers Day without Also in the Art Museum is land Museum grounds include opening his wallet! The Long Is- American Horizons, East to five historic structures, including land Museum in Stony Brook West: Landscape Painting and a blacksmith shop and a one- will pay tribute to dads of all Photography. Drawn both from room schoolhouse, set on nine ages on Sunday, June 21 from 12 the LIM’s permanent collection acres of landscaped gardens. noon to 5 p.m. by offering FREE and from some notable private admission to all fathers and and museum loans, this exhibi- About the Long Island Museum grandfathers. tion focuses on the enduring Located at 1200 Route 25A in Stony Dads will enjoy visiting Ansel landscape tradition in American Brook, the Long Island Museum is a Adams, Early Works in the Art art. From 19th century artists to Smithsonian Affiliate dedicated to Museum. Though most museum 20th and 21st century painters American history and art with a goers are only familiar with the and photographers, American Long Island connection. The museum is open Thursday through Sat- heroic, high-glass, high-contrast Horizons East to West suggests urday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and prints that Adams manufactured that the supposedly timeless na- Sunday from noon to 5. Regular ad- to order in the 1970s-80s, earlier ture of a fixed American land- mission is $10/adults, $7/seniors, in his career he created masterful scape is illusory. and $5/students 6-17 and college small-scale, more intimate prints. Finally, the Carriage Museum students with I.D. Fathers and grand- Ansel Adams, Early Works fo- features 10 galleries and nearly fathers receive complimentary ad- cuses on those prints made from 100 horse-drawn vehicles, telling mission on June 21 only. For more the 1920s to the 1950s and in- the history of transportation in information call 751-0066 or visit cludes 41 works from the collec- the United States in the 19th www.longislandmuseum.org. tion of Michael P. Mattis and century. If an outdoor stroll is

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Long Island Museum Calendar 1200 Route 25A grounds. Live music by Tom the Tiffany name. Register online Stony Brook, Ny 11790 Manuel of the Jazz Loft in Stony or call the library at (631) 941- (631) 751-0066 Brook. Fine food by Farm to 4080 x115. Book available at www.longislandmuseum.org Table Catering by Filomena. Raf- Emma Clark. Pre-registration re- fles, dancing, cocktails and quired; space is limited. HOURS: more. For information and reser- Thursday-Saturday, vations contact Regina Miano at July 14, 10 a.m. - 12 noon 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; (631) 751-0066 x247. Senior Tuesday Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. Seniors 62 and older are invited ADMISSION: June 28, 2 p.m. to drop in for a FREE, self-guided $10/adults, The Great Gatsby tour of Gilding the Coasts, Art & $7/seniors 62 and older, Film Screening & Talk Design of Long Island’s Great Es- $5/students 6-17 years and Experience the opulent lifestyle tate Era, on display in the Visitors college students with I.D., portrayed in The Great Gatsby, enter. under 6/FREE the 1974 film starring Robert 2 for 1/Thursdays Redford and Mia Farrow. Prior to July 19, 2 p.m. the film, architect and historic Hooked@LIM: Crocheted Tree Please Note: All events are free house expert Gary Lawrance dis- Dedication Ceremony with museum admission, unless cusses the unique architectural Hooked @ LIM: Crocheted Tree otherwise noted. Please call 751- details and features of Long Is- Project, the LIM’s community-fo- 0066 x212 to register where indi- land’s Gold Coast mansions. cused tree wrapping exhibition cated. For information about Light, themed refreshments in- culminates in a dedication cere- becoming a museum member cluded. mony with artist Carol Hummel call 751-0066 x246. and all the volunteers who par- July 7, 2 - 4 p.m. ticipated. The Stony Brook ADULT PROGRAMS Tour and Book Discussion: Gild- Chamber Ensemble presents an AND EVENTS ing the Coasts: Art & Design of outdoor concert, featuring a June 21, 12 noon – 5 p.m. Long Island’s Great Estates. brass quintet. Bring your own Father’s Day Tour the Gilding the Coasts exhi- chair or blanket for seating. Rain Take Dad on an historic adven- bition featuring artifacts from or Shine. (Indoor space available ture and tell him to leave his Louis Comfort Tiffany’s estate, in the event of rain). wallet at home. FREE admission Laurelton Hall. Following the for fathers all day! tour Carolyn Emerson, Reference July 26, 1 - 4 p.m. Librarian at Emma S. Clark Li- Family Fun Day June 26, 6 – 9 p.m. brary, leads a discussion on one FREE fun for the whole family in- Gold Gatsby Party of two titles: Clara and Mr. cludes museum exhibitions, a Fee: $125 per person Tiffany, or A New Light on petting zoo, refreshments and Wine, dine and shine under a Tiffany: Clara Driscoll and the more. The Stony Brook Chamber canopy of glimmering lights at Tiffany Girls. Both books focus Ensemble will present an interac- this outdoor Great Gatsby on the artistry behind the leaded tive musical performance for all themed party on museum glass designs synonymous with continued on page 64

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Long Island Museum Calendar continued from page 62 dents alike. These palaces and Ongoing ages. FREE ADMISSION all day. properties of diverse design rep- THE CARRIAGE MUSEUM resented the country’s best Eight galleries housing more than EXHIBITIONS achievements in architecture, in- 100 horse-drawn vehicles and Through August 2 terior decorating, and landscape related artifacts explore the his- Ansel Adams: Early Works design. Gilding the Coasts: The tory of transportation before the Featuring 41 photographic prints Art & Design of Long Island’s automobile became the every- taken early in Adams’ career, this Great Estates will explore the man’s primary mode of trans- exhibition focuses on the master- collaborative efforts, fertile cre- portation in the U.S. ful small-scale prints he created ativity and innovative work that from the 1920s into the 1950s. were critical ingredients forging Bayman’s Art Long Island’s great estates. Arti- Ongoing American Horizons, East to West: fact-rich case studies of specific VISITOR’S CENTER Landscape Painting and Long Island estates will include The Bayman’s Art gallery repli- Photography. architect Stanford White’s house cates an authentic Long Island Drawn both from the LIM’s per- Box Hill, in St. James; artist and wetlands environment as a “nat- manent collection and from no- designer Louis Comfort Tiffany’s ural habitat” for the display of table private and museum loans, magnificent Laurelton Hall, in shorebirds and duck decoys. An this exhibition focuses on the en- Cold Spring Harbor; and muralist early 20th century bayman’s during landscape tradition in and canvas painter William de shack, complete with tools, fur- American art. Leftwich Dodge’s Villa Francesca, nishings and decoys in various in Setauket. In each instance, stages of completion, illustrates June 26 – October 25, 2015 these residences moved beyond the process and methods used by Gilding the Coasts: their use as country home re- carvers. A wonderfully preserved Art and Design of treats for restful entertaining. North Shore duck boat and a Long Island’s Great Estate Era From their conception to their saltmarsh diorama is based on From the late 1870s until the meticulous design, construction, Effie’s Hole, a small cove in east- World War II years, well over and eventual daily use, these ern L.I. where duck hunting was 1,000 estates were built across were fascinating working labora- a mainstay of life. Nassau and Suffolk counties, tories that facilitated the exten- thoroughly reshaping the lives of sion of their owner’s innovative wealthy and working-class resi- artistic legacies.

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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2015 – 66 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Great Gatsby Film Screening and Discussion at Long Island Museum On Sunday, June 28, 2015 at 2 Lawrance will discuss the unique p.m. visitors are invited for a architectural details and features screening of the 1974 version of of Long Island’s Gold Coast man- The Great Gatsby, starring Robert sions. Light refreshments are in- Redford and Mia Farrow at the cluded. Long Island Museum, 1200 Experience the opulent Route 25A in Stony Brook. lifestyle portrayed in the film and Based on the novel by F. Scott stop in to see the new exhibition, Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby is Gilding the Coasts: Art & Design the story of a Midwesterner who of Long Island’s Great Estates. moves to Long Island’s Gold This program is free with regular Coast and becomes fascinated museum admission. with his rich neighbor, Jay The museum is open Thursday Gatsby, who in turn is obsessed through Saturday from 10 a.m. to students with I.D. For informa- with his long lost love, Daisy 5 p.m. and Sunday from 12 noon tion about other exhibitions and Buchanan. to 5. Regular admission is related programs call Prior to the film, architect and $10/adults, $7/seniors, and (631) 751-0066 or visit historic house expert Gary $5/students 6-17 and college www.longislandmuseum.org. Smithtown Historical Society continued from page 58 the most important artifacts in the keys to this fascinating past. Smith II House (5 North Country the Smithtown Historical Soci- For more information, call 265- Rd., Smithtown) features some of ety’s collection, which unlock 6768.

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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2015 – 67 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Golden Gatsby Party Fundraiser to Benefit the Long Island Museum The Long Island Museum in- in Stony Brook. Reservations for Gatsby, the theme of the event. vites you to wine, dine and shine the event are $125 per person. For information about sponsor- under a canopy of glimmering The party is rain or shine. ship opportunities or reserva- lights on Friday, June 26 from 6 Sponsorship levels with titles tions, please contact Regina to 9 p.m. at our Golden Gatsby like Flapper and Gilded Age Miano at 631-751-0066 x247 or 1920s-themed party. evoke thoughts of the Great [email protected]. Formerly known as Sound of Summer, Golden Gatsby is an outdoor garden party with a 1920s theme to coincide with the opening of the new summer exhibition, Gilding the Coasts: Art & Design of Long Island's Great Estates. The party will feature fine food by Farm to Table Catering by Filomena, signature cocktails, raffles and live music by Tom Manuel of the Jazz Loft Mills Pond House Gallery continued from page 52 August 21 Jazz in the Living Room Concert 7:30 p.m. An evening where Jazz in the Living Room participants have an opportunity to perform, showing off their newly learned skills to the audience. Admission: FREE to participate. $5 to listen. Smithtown Performing Arts Center continued from page 54 Tickets: Adults/$35 Thursday Matinee/$20 Children/Students/$20 Subscription plans available at substantial savings. Call the box office at 724-3700 more information. Become a member and save with additional benefits. Annual membership is $75 and a lifetime membership is $300. Benefits include additional 10% discount on the purchase of tickets to any performance or subscription package, preferred status for seating, and much more.

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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a variety of programs Branch is located at 3 Indian Head Road, Commack. during the upcoming weeks and months. The Library The Kings Park Branch is located at 1 Church Street, has updated their phone system with one number Kings Park. Call for Library hours. (360-2480) which will connect callers to all four Li- For more information visit the library website at brary buildings. The Main Branch, is located at 1 www.smithlib.org. North Country Road, Smithtown. The Nesconset Branch (Administration Business Office) is located at You may register at the above phone number for 148 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset. The Commack programs unless otherwise noted.

FOOD DRIVE rials related to the history of the Smithtown Book Discussion URGENT - HELP NEEDED!! community and its people. This Group Please donate your exhibit will be on view through- SMITHTOWN non-expired items to the out 2015. Thursday, June 18 Smithtown Library 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. The Smithtown Main Building MOVIE MATINEES Defending Jacob and the Nesconset Branch are NESCONSET by William Landay collecting items for Call for dates, times and movies Call for additional books, dates The Smithtown Township and times. No registration Emergency Food Pantry. SMITHTOWN required Your donations are Friday, June 19, 2 p.m. A Novel Idea Book Discussion greatly appreciated! The Big Year NESCONSET (Please - no expired items!) Rated: PG, Runtime: 100 min. Wednesday, June 24, Always needed are: 2:30-3:30 p.m. Juice / Juice Boxes Friday, June 26, 2 p.m. The Girl You Left Behind Canned Fruit /Fruit Cups Big Eyes by Jojo Moyes Baked Beans Rated: PG-13, Call for additional books, dates Peanut Butter / Jelly Runtime: 105 min. and times. Registration required. Shampoo / Conditioner Call for additional dates, times Toothpaste / Toilet Paper and movies. Sports Pages Book Club Other non-perishables SMITHTOWN are also accepted BOOK DISCUSSION Call for books, dates and times GROUPS No registration required. ON ExHIBIT Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion Historical Non-Fiction Long Island Room NESCONSET Book Discussion Group CELEBRATING THE 350TH Tuesday, June 23, 2:15 p.m. Thursday, July 23 ANNIVERSARy OF SMITH- The Husband’s Secret 10:30-11:30 a.m. or TOWN by Liane Moriarty 2:30-3:30 p.m. SMITHTOWN Call for additional books, dates 1776 by David G. McCullough To celebrate the 350th an- and times. Registration encour- In person registration only niversary of Smithtown, the Long aged. Island Room will highlight mate- continued on page 70

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Library Programs continued from page 68 together at Uno restaurant before community and the important ON-yOUR-OWN touring the newly renovated link it shares with the communi- TRAIN TRIP TO NyC Queens Museum of Art, where ties of Lake Ronkonkoma and SMITHTOWN you will be fascinated with its the Town of Smithtown. Saturday, July 11, 8:45 a.m. nostalgic World’s Fair Collection Fee: $10 per person; those and Architectural 3D Model. ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS under 5 ride free. Enjoy a day in New York City TRIVIA NITE ADULT GAME DAy with reduced-rate tickets via the SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN LIRR and the Library. Register for Monday, June 22, 7 p.m. Fridays, June 19, 26 the trip by 9 p.m. on Thursday, Enjoy a fun-filled night of trivia 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 2 and then pick up your and prizes. Test your knowledge NESCONSET ticket(s) at the Smithtown Main in the areas of pop culture, his- Mondays: June 22, 29 Building starting Monday, July 6. tory, music, movies and more! 12 noon-3 p.m. On the day of the train trip, all Concerning bonus rounds: think Call for additional dates and patrons must meet a staff mem- books and libraries! times. ber at the Smithtown train station We provide the space, tables and leave on the 9:03 a.m. train. SIMPLy CREATIVE VEGETABLES and chairs. Bring your friends Everyone must be in the first car SMITHTOWN and board or card games to play. together and transfer at Hunting- Thursday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. Space is limited and is available ton. You will arrive at Penn Sta- Fee: $5 per person on a first-come, first-served basis. tion at 10:39 a.m. and must Enjoy this cooking class and return home on any train prior to learn to prepare some of your fa- ART GROUP midnight. vorite summer vegetables. Chef SMITHTOWN Rob Scott will teach students Tuesdays, June 23, 30, BUS TRIP TO how to prepare roasted and 12-2:15 p.m. LOUIS ARMSTRONG HOUSE stuffed plum tomatoes, parmesan Call for additional dates. & NEWLy RENOVATED crusted potatoes and panko and Weekly group will work on in- QUEENS MUSEUM thyme roasted squash. dependent projects. No registra- KINGS PARK tion required. Wednesday, July 22, 8:30 a.m. WALTER S. COMMERDINGER Depart: 8:30 a.m. Kings Park Lib. JR. AND EARLy NESCONSET OPEN KNIT AND Depart: Museum 5 p.m. to NESCONSET CROCHET NIGHT return home Monday, July 13, 7 p.m. NESCONSET Fee: $87 per person Learn about the history of Call for dates and times Take a step back in time as Nesconset and one of its most Join this local group and enjoy you tour Louis Armstrong’s for- prominent early residents. Paul a friendly and informal get-tomer house in Queens, where the Albert from the Walter S. Com- gether. Experienced crafters and furnishings remain the same as merdinger Jr. County Park Preser- beginners welcome to knit and during the famous musician’s vation Society will talk about the crochet with other enthusiasts. lifetime. Next we will have lunch early history of the Nesconset continued on page 72

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Library Programs continued from page 70 more. Space is limited. children’s department provides AARP DEFENSIVE Book Buddies Volunteers specialized programs, unique to DRIVING CLASSES NESCONSET each branch. SMITHTOWN Tuesday, July 7, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Earn community service by FAMILy MOVIE NIGHT 10 a.m.-5 p.m. reading to a younger book buddy ON THE LAWN Thursday, July 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. who is in grade K-grade 2. SMITHTOWN NESCONSET Summer Concert Volunteers (For families w/children Call for dates and times SMITHTOWN under 12) KINGS PARK Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30, Tuesday, June 30, 8 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, August 6, 13, 6-8 p.m. (Rain Date Wed., July 1, 8 p.m.) July 14 & 15, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Help raise funds during the Wizard of Oz (70th Anniversary (must attend both days) Family Summer Concert Series Edition) Call for additional dates and on the lawn of the Smithtown Li- Enjoy an evening movie on a times brary. You will receive 2 hours of giant inflatable movie screen. The Smithtown Library will community service per concert This beloved family classic will host AARP Defensive Driving. (rain date: August 27). enchant all ages with its blend of General information is also avail- animation, live-action, music, able on the AARP website: POWER OF THE MIND humor and warmth. Bring your www.aarp.org. Or call AARP MAGIC SHOW own chairs or blankets and we toll-free, (877) 846-3299. NESCONSET will supply the popcorn! Rated Classes are open to all adult Thursday, June 25, 7-8 p.m. G; runtime 102 minutes. drivers, regardless of age, that Kick off the summer the right are Smithtown Library cardhold- way. Enjoy an interactive com- FAMILy GAME DAy ers only, until one week prior to edy card and magic show. SMITHTOWN class, then open to all, space (For families w/children permitting. SUPERHERO GLITTER GLOBES under 12) Fee: non-refundable $20 for SMITHTOWN Friday, June 19, 5-5:45 p.m. AARP members with a member- Monday, June 29, 3:30-5 p.m. Call for additional dates and ship card or $25 for non-mem- Use your superhuman powers times. bers (check made out to of creativity to create a glitter Play games at the Library with “AARP”). Phone, online and in- globe inspired by your favorite a variety of board games from person registration is ongoing. superhero, villain or some char- classics to some new favorites. acter too difficult to classify as Adults are welcome to stay. No TEEN PROGRAMS good or bad. Space is limited. registration required. GRADES 6-12 The Smithtown Library offers a CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS MUSIC WITH MISS EMILy variety of programs geared to- Register in person, online or SMITHTOWN (3-5 w/adult) ward teens. Join one or join all – by phone for all Children’s Pro- Thursday, June 18, 2:30 p.m. you’re sure to have a great time! grams – 360-2480 unless other- Sing along, move and groove (Registration is required.) wise noted. Call the library for to some sweet tunes with Miss dates and times and age restric- Emily and her guitar. TEEN VOLUNTEER tions for ALL programs. OPPORTUNITIES Visit the Library website at DOWN By THE SEA A variety of volunteer opportu- www.smithlib.org for a complete Nesconset (3-5 years w/adult) nities will be offered at the Li- program listing and additional Friday, June 19, 11 a.m. brary throughout the year. One details or go to the library and Dive into some great ocean- hour of community service will pick up a program flyer. themed books and create a funny be given. Register for this pro- Note: Each child must have snorkel face to celebrate sum- gram. Call for dates and volun- his/her own Library card to regis- mer! teer opportunities. ter for programs. Book Sale Room Volunteers FATHER’S DAy STORyTIME Monday, June 22, 4-5 p.m. For School Age Children SMITHTOWN (3-5 w/adult) Help keep the Smithtown Li- A variety of literature-based pro- Saturday, June 20, 11 a.m. brary sale room in order - by grams which include a wide Come to the Library and listen straightening shelves, alphabetiz- range of activities are offered to the story Guess How Much I ing books, boxing books and throughout the school year. Each continued on page 108

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Lazy Daze of Summer by June A. Liardi, Here is an easy, cool, low It’s almost hot July, the month calorie, refreshing desert to go of summer vacations, barbecues, with your dinner. Use fresh summer camps, Fourth of July berries such as raspberries that celebrations, long, lazy days at are ripening this coming month. the beach or out on the water – stones, rocks, shells, drift wood, This sorbet desert does not re- there is plenty to do on our is- feathers and different flowers, quire an ice cream machine. 2 land. leaves, plants to dry or to press. cups fresh blueberries, 2 cups After all your activities, a long Create a craft bin to hold all the fresh raspberries, 1/2 cup cold luxurious herbal bath will feel treasures, add markers, paint, water, 1/4 cup frozen pineapple- real good. To make your own glue, glitter and such. At the craft orange-banana juice concentrate herbal infusion you will need: store you can find small card- or just a citrus flavor. Gently about 2 oz. of dried herbs or 4 board or wooden boxes, frames, wash and dry the berries. Place oz. of fresh, one pint of boiling vases and mugs that are just in a single layer on a baking water, a sieve and a large waiting to be decorated. This kit sheet and freeze. When frozen enough glass jar with a lid. Put can come in handy to entertain store in a plastic bag. Combine the herbs in the jar and pour bored vacationers on a rainy day. frozen berries, water, concen- boiling water over them. Cover To spice up your Fourth of July trate in a large bowl. Put half the and let sit at least 30 minutes. barbecue, make a basting brush mixture into a food processor When your bath is ready, strain out of fresh herbs. Ones with bowl and process until almost the mixture and add to the bath. sturdy stems such as rosemary, smooth. Repeat with the other Some suggested herbs are laven- sage or tarragon work best. Pick half. Transfer to a covered con- der- relaxing, lemon balm and a bunch about 4-5 inches long. tainer and freeze for at least 4 mint- refreshing, rose petals- for Stick a bamboo skewer or hours or until firm. a lovely scent and rosemary- wooden chopstick in the stem This sorbet would look very which relieves a tired body and end, this will make your brush pretty in fresh orange bowls. Cut relaxes aching muscles. easier to use. Tightly tie the stick an orange in half and scoop out While on vacation at the and herbs together with kitchen the flesh and safe for another shore, in the forest or mountains, twine. Gently bruise the leaves use. Put the halves in the freezer encourage the children to collect to release their oils, now dip into until hard. Take out of the freezer different natural items to be used melted butter or oil and brush on just before serving, fill with the for craft projects – interesting the meat or vegetables. sorbet and top with a sprig of fresh mint. Your garden and container plants need you now. They will need more water during the hot, Just in Time for humid temperatures. Keep up with the weeding, they compete Outdoor entertaining for the water and soil nutrients. Deadhead your flowers to en- • Outdoor Kitchens • Patios courage repeat blooming. The • Pizza Ovens • Walkways same concept applies to your vegetables. Pick vegetables such • Pool Patios • Fireplaces as beans, zucchini and cucum- • Stone Veneer • Brick Veneer bers frequently to encourage continued production. • Cultured Stone Hope you can be outside and • Retaining Walls • Stoops enjoy these lovely summer days, and when you find yourself wanting to complain about the heat, just think back to January Scotty’s Masonry and February! Editor’s Note: CALL US TODAY! June Liardi, a St. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of three sons. June will be writing articles on gar- 631-265-4398 • 631-872-1076 dening, nature related craft projects and Residential & Commercial • Licensed & Insured • Est. 1986 • St. James, NY family activities. OUR TOWN • JUNE 2015 – 77 –

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The Most Common Mistakes Sellers Make by Alexandra Rich on the market and open their clines. Think about whether you It is hard enough deciding doors to the buying public. would rather have a frantic first when to sell your home. There month, or a slow, steady, but un- are all the memories you leave • Showing Availability. rewarding six months of sitting behind, times shared with family One of the toughest adjust- on the market? and friends, your more youthful ments an owner has to make is exuberance and faith in the fu- having the house in “showing • Cluttered Space. ture. There is the pride in the im- condition” all the time. Open If the kitchen counters are provements you made to the Houses are scheduled ahead of chock-a-block full of machines, property, and how hard you had time, but appointments can coffee mugs, snacks and other to work to make those changes come at any time of day or night. paraphernalia, it will look to a possible. And there is the early In can be inconvenient, but sell- buyer as though there is not morning light in the kitchen as ers have to be flexible. Buyers enough cabinet space. Toys the coffee perks, the crackling have their own work needs and spread from room to room, logs in the fireplace in the den schedules, and the more difficult rather than being all in one place on cold winter nights, and the it is for them to see your house, (preferably in chests), distract the lovely view from the rear deck. the faster they will drop it off buyer from really seeing the Yet once the decision is made, their “must see” list. If you want room or appreciating the fire- it is time to move from being that it to be a quick sale with as few place. Bathrooms with hair- content owner to becoming a hurdles to jump as possible, you brushes and blow dryers and pill smart seller. If you are truly com- have to brace yourself and be bottles, or unfolded towels and mitted to moving on, then you ready for a busy first few weeks. clothes dropped on the floor, can need to be aware of the most If there is not an offer forthcom- be made of marble and still not common mistakes homeowners ing when the house is new to the impress anyone. The workman- make when they put their homes market, the pace of showings de- continued on page 82

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Nissequogue, NY – Private Beach Nissequogue, NY – English Tudor Magnificent Post Modern Home built in 2005, 5-bedrooms, 6.5 Reminiscent of a bygone era this residence offers all of the sought baths, 2+ acres with expansive water views of LI Sound. Exquisite after amenities of today, custom millwork, gourmet kitchen, billiards details, fine millwork, 2-story grand hall, custom floor to ceiling room, den with fireplace, master bedroom with dressing and bath stone fireplace, master suite with enchanting balcony. One of the few suite, and gym. Horse property situated on 4.80 lush acres with direct beach access homes in the Village Of Nissequogue. Smithtown mature landscaping and pond access for canoeing or ice-skating. SD #1. MLS# 2690548. $5,900,000. SD #1. MLS# 2757358. $1,389,000.

Nissequogue, NY – Beautiful Water Views Nissequogue, NY – Tranquil Setting Magnificent Post Modern home situated on 2-Acres with Meticulously maintained Ranch on 2.5 acres. Magical water views commanding River views. Fully remodeled featuring open floor and sensational three season sunsets of Nissequogue River. Updates plan, large principle rooms, gourmet kitchen, full finished basement. include Kitchen with Maple cabinetry, granite, baths, hardwood Salt water pool, front covered porch, and verdant lawns complete floors, wood burning fireplace, finished basement with Cedar closet/ this current home with timeless appeal. SD #1. MLS# 2736008. access to oversized 2-car garage. Private rear yard with brick patio. $1,075,000. SD #1. MLS# 2767975. $648,000.

St. James, NY – Spacious Ranch Smithtown, NY – Comfortable Colonial Larger than it appears, must see. Featuring a large living room, Spacious 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial situated on ¼-acre. Large updated bath, new, one layer roof, new windows/doors, updated principle gathering rooms, hardwood floors throughout, updated heating system, garage with interior access, fully fenced yard, and kitchen with white cabinetry and new dishwasher, master suite with security lighting. Close to shopping, schools, LIRR, interstates. Freshly full bath and walk-in closet. Dual zone gas heat, large basement, painted exterior. SD #1. MLS# 2742889. $389,000. fenced yard, 1-car garage. SD #1. MLS# 2762796. $449,000.

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The Most Common Mistakes Sellers Make continued from page 78 the defects. conversation is over. If the buyer ship cannot be seen and says “Here I am” and you re- appreciated. • Rejecting the 1st Offer. spond “I see you,” a dialogue The best case scenario is get- will begin. Just think: this buyer • Chronic Problems. ting an offer from a qualified has seen every house out there in If the chimney leaks in heavy buyer in the early stage of selling your price range and has de- rain, the dry well for the washer your house. Except, to you, the cided to make an offer on your fills up, the oil burner smells, or seller, it is too low, too soon, you house. There is some degree of the central air rattles when it haven’t tested the market yet, commitment in place. You owe it shuts on and off, these are maybe someone else will pay to yourself to discover just how chronic problems you can ad- more if you just wait. Twenty per- deep that commitment is. And dress in one of two ways. You cent of the time you would be remember this is not personal. can have them fixed or you can right, but 80% of the time you This is a business transaction: adjust the asking price of the will end up selling for less than You want to get as much money house to reflect the cost to a you would have if you had nego- as you can from the sale, and the buyer to make those improve- tiated that first offer. Any experi- buyers want to get the best buy. ments. Do not act as if these enced agent can tell you the war issues do not exist, and wait for stories of sellers who walked • Over Pricing. the buyer to “discover” them. away, and in the end sold for The scenario above will not A competent engineer will detect $20,000 – even $100,000 (true even have a chance to happen if them during an inspection and case!) less, a year later. Always you try to sell your home above the buyer will either walk away, counter an offer. The process of market value. This value is estab- or try to renegotiate the purchase negotiation is like a conversa- lished by the ready, willing and price to compensate for the tion. If a buyer says “hello” and able buyers who have recently additional expense of correcting your response is “goodbye,” the continued on page 106

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What Are Your Excuses for Not Investing? by Scott Posner, that you have just enough money shows that patient, diligent, long- CFP, CRPC, A.A.M.S. to pay your bills before your next term investing can produce posi- We all make excuses. Most of paycheck. But if you look for tive results. the time, they’re pretty harmless. ways to economize, you may But you could be hurting your- well be able to free up even a lit- • I don’t know where to begin. self if you make excuses for not tle money to invest each month. If you work for a company that taking action in some areas – And then, when your salary goes provides a retirement plan such and one of those areas is invest- up, you can increase the amount as a 401(k) or something similar, ing. you invest. you’ve already got a great place Not investing, or not investing to begin. You only need to sign enough, can have serious conse- • I’ll have Social Security. up for the plan and start defer- quences. In fact, a lot of people Social Security benefits gener- ring a part of your salary, and are poorly prepared financially ally account for only about 40% you’re an investor. It’s also quite for retirement. Consider these of an individual’s pre-retirement easy to open an IRA, another figures from the Federal Reserve: income, according to the Social popular retirement savings ac- The median retirement account Security Administration. Unless count. In any case, if you have value for individuals between 35 you want to scale back your doubts about how to get started and 44 is just $42,700; for peo- lifestyle greatly during your re- investing, you will find it valu- ple 55 to 64, the corresponding tirement years, you’ll need to able to meet with a qualified in- figure is $103,000. These figures supplement Social Security with vestment professional. are frighteningly low, especially your employer-backed retirement Don’t let excuses get in the when retirement can easily last account, such as a 401(k), plus way of developing good invest- two or three decades. your own investments, such as ment habits. With time, determi- In short, you need to invest. those that go inside an IRA. nation and effort, you can So, what’s stopping you? Here overcome many of the obstacles are some common excuses: • Can I really invest enough you thought prevented you from money for my retirement? becoming a full-fledged investor. • I’ll do it later. Consider this: Going back to The longer you wait before 1990, if you had invested Editor’s Note: you start investing, the less time $10,000 in the stocks that make Money Matters is a monthly feature written by Scott Posner, CFP, CRPC, you have to accumulate money, up the S&P 500, and simply held A.A.M.S., an investment representative and the less likely it may be that on to these stocks, you would with Edward Jones Investments. This you’ll achieve your goals, such have amassed more than 130-year-old firm has over 10,000 offices as a comfortable retirement $76,000 after taxes by the end of around the world with one here in town at 542 North Country Road in the Old lifestyle. If you haven’t begun in- 2013. Of course, past perform- St. James School House. Mr. Posner has vesting, do it today. ance of the market is not a guar- serviced both personal and institutional antee of how it will perform in investors for over 27 years. For more • I don’t have enough money the future, and the S&P 500 is an information, a schedule of free invest- to invest. unmanaged index and is not ment classes or to request topics for future columns, call 862-2020. The cost of living is unques- meant to depict an actual invest- tionably high, and you may feel ment – but this illustration still

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Harbor Country Day School Students Celebrate Earth Day On Wednesday, April 22, 2015 environment into our curricu- possible, which certainly in- Harbor Country Day School stu- lum, whether by spending the cludes developing a comprehen- dents celebrated Earth Day by day at the Nissequogue River or sive understanding of, and creating a “green” composting by bringing science class out- appreciation for, the environ- system and cleaning up and doors. Earth Day is a fantastic ment in which they live,” said beautifying the 11 acres of prop- hands-on opportunity for our stu- John Cissel, Harbor Country erty surrounding the school’s his- dents to learn about our environ- Day’s Head of School. toric “Tulip Knoll.” ment, while having fun at the Students in kindergarten same time.” About Harbor Country Day School through 3rd grade created a Ver- Harbor Country Day’s 4th Founded in 1958, Harbor Country micompost system, which em- through 8th graders spent the af- Day School is an independent, co- ploys red worms to digest food ternoon cleaning up and beauti- educational day school for children scraps and turn the food into a fying the school’s campus. from preschool through 8th grade situated in St. James’ Village of Head rich, usable fertilizer. As a result “We wanted the Upper School of the Harbor. The school employs a of the lesson, the children now students to have the opportunity whole-child approach to education, will collect organic waste from to participate in a way that was wherein its rigorous curriculum is Harbor’s own lunchroom and meaningful to them, as well as supported by a broad program in its compost it instead of simply educational,” said Brian academic, athletic, advisory and vi- throwing it in the trash. They will O’Shaughnessy, Upper School sual and performing arts depart- then utilize the worm castings as science teacher. “By cleaning up ments designed to develop all fertilizer for the school garden. the campus, mulching and plant- aspects of each child's talents and To illustrate the concepts of ing, the students have been able interests. Harbor Country Day reusing and recycling, these stu- to see the results of their hard School’s summer camp program, Camp Harbor, is among the leading dents also created self-watering work first-hand and develop an summer camp programs on Long Is- planters with recycled soda bot- even deeper connection with the land. The school’s mission is to cher- tles. school.” ish childhood, cultivate wonder, and Harbor Country Day’s Last year, Harbor Country Day inspire confident learners and lead- youngest students – three- and students celebrated Earth Day by ers. Harbor Country Day School is four-year-olds – also joined the cleaning up Short Beach in St. chartered by the NYS Board of Re- day’s festivities. The preschoolers James, creating a garden bed at gents and is accredited by and a helped clean up Harbor’s patios the school with donated plants member of the NYS Association of and walkways and planted flow- and making “green rocks” that il- Independent Schools (NYSAIS). It is ers in the school’s garden beds. lustrated their goals for cleaning a non-sectarian, nonprofit organization under section 501(c) (3) of the “Earth Day is a big deal for us up the environment. IRS Code governed by a self-perpet- at Harbor,” said science teacher “Here at Harbor, we always uating board of trustees. For more in- Kaitlin Dayton. “Whenever pos- strive to provide our students formation, visit www.hcdsny.org or sible, we try to incorporate the with the most holistic education call 584-5555.

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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2015 – 88 – IN THE SCHOOLS

Knox Community Riders Shine at Finals The Knox School’s Inter- scholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) Team displayed grit and de- termination on Sunday, March 1, 2015 in the Regional Finals qual- ifier at Island Hills Stables in Rocky Point. Knox riders Gabrielle Schneider and Julia Russo both placed 6th in their team classes. Grace Hayden came in 4th in her team class and 4th in her individual class and Nicolette Lombardi placed 5th in her team class and 2nd in her individual class. The 2nd place award for Nicolette made her eligible for the Zone II semi- finals at Alfred University. Nicolette is the first rider for Pictured are instructors and riders from The Knox School’s IEA team: (back Knox to qualify for Zones! row L-R): Instructor Kate Trzcinski, Kim Siegel, Grace Hayden, Casey Sher- “Nicolette is an exceptional lock, Director Debbie Moore and Instructor Jen Christensen; (front row L- Equestrian and lacrosse player R): Riders Julia Russo, Morgan DeBono, Gabrielle Schneider, Tori Voelker and has been riding at Knox for and Nicolette Lombardi, who qualified for Zones. over four years in our Commu- nity Riding Program and our Equestrian Program Director and participants were: Kyle Persaud, camp Equestrian programs,” Instructor. “We are all so very Madison Licalzi, Heather Feigan- stated Debbie Moore, Knox proud of her!”Other Regional baum and Casey Sherlock.

Memorial Day Gift...

The second and sixth grade students at Sts. Philip and James School in St. James made a Memorial Day bouquet of red, white and blue flower pens for the wonderful residents at the Mills Pond Nursing Home.

OUR TOWN • JUNE 2015 – 89 – POSTAL CORNER POET’S CORNER

New Stamp Issue Pizza submitted by the St. James Post Office by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos Butterfly Stamp What is it about a pizza The U.S. Postal Service cel- That round Italian pie ebrates the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail on its fifth butter- When it’s covered with your favorite toppings fly stamp issuance for greet- Makes all your taste buds sigh ing card envelopes that require additional postage. Nothing fancy just a tomato pie The stamp art is a colorful, That’s made of cheese, sauce and dough highly stylized depiction of That’s enjoyed by everyone everywhere the butterfly. The words Even Larry, Curly and Flo. “NON-MACHINEABLE SUR- CHARGE” on the stamp indicate its usage value. Like a Forever stamp, this stamp will always be valid for the rate printed on it. The initial price and value for this stamp is 71 cents. Named for the black “tiger” stripes along the upper surfaces of its wings, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is easily spotted. Abundant from southern New England to Florida and west to the Great Plains and central Texas, the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail is a frequent visitor to gardens, woodlands and riverbeds. This stamp is available at the St. James Post Office.

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Essential Oils... A Natural Solution by Mary McManaman plants, extracted and distilled for on your ears or the bottom of and Terri Pace health benefits. When grown, your feet to work with the body’s Are you sick and tired of being harvested and distilled with reflex points and impact many sick and tired? Are you looking purity and potency in mind, systems of the body. for safer, cheaper, more effective essential oils are safe and effec- Each essential oil has a wide healthcare? Have you considered tive, with therapeutic benefits. variety of uses. For example, the use of nature’s solutions in They work with the body to ad- Peppermint can be used with answer to these questions? dress issues and root causes on Lemon in water for a healthy, Plants have been used for ther- a cellular level. They have hun- refreshing mouth rinse. Rub it apeutic benefits since the begin- dreds of different compounds on the stomach for occasional ning of human civilization. For that provide complex and versa- digestive discomfort. Peppermint example, both the Chinese and tile ability to combat threats, essential oil will provide relief Egyptians used herbs, aromatic without building up resistance. from temporary head and neck plants and plant extracts to help It is really easy to start using tension, and is also cooling to the body stay healthy and func- essential oils. Aromatically, es- the skin. This versatility of use is tion normally, for general well- sential oils elevate mood, clean found in all essential oils. being, cosmetic and religious the air and support the body’s Essential oils are potent and purposes. airways. Diffusing citrus oils like concentrated so they are afford- Today we find ourselves in a Wild Orange, Lemon or Berg- able, costing only pennies per place where perhaps people amot can instantly lift your mood drop. And with such wide variety have some unmet needs. Syn- and cleanse the air at the same of uses, this makes them even thetically produced products ad- time! Eucalyptus and Peppermint more cost effective. dress symptoms, sometimes essential oils are great essential There is a lot of information masking the root cause of the oils to support the respiratory and scientific research being issue. These products have lots of system. done regarding the use of essen- known (and sometimes un- Topically, you can apply your tial oils for health and therapeu- known) side effects and can be essential oils on or near the area tic benefits. There are many who expensive in both our time and you want to affect… your back, now consider the use of nature’s our money. shoulders, head, chest, stomach, solutions as a philosophy of Essential oils are natural aro- back of the neck… for relief from life…as a way of achieving safer, matic compounds found in the occasional pain and discomfort. seeds, bark, rind and leaves of You can also apply a few drops continued on page 106

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NEW ARRIVALS

Nicholas and Susan Schroeder, of St. James, are happy to announce the birth of their granddaughter Emily Lara Combs. Emily was born on May 4, 2015 at 4:16 p.m. to Katie (Schroeder) and Lawrence Combs. Emily weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces and measured 21 inches long. She joins older sister Molly, who is incredibly excited to have a baby sister.

BIG sister Molly is pictured holding her new sister Emily all on her own.

Richard and Kerry Weisse, of St. James, are Oliver Marriott Chabot ecstatic and proud to an- Norma and Ronald Marriott, of nounce the birth of their St. James, are thrilled to an- third child, daughter nounce the arrival of their first Kennedy Richele Weisse. grandchild. Oliver Marriott Kennedy made her debut Chabot made his debut at Mt. on Thursday, May 7, Sinai Hospital in New York City, 2015 at Stony Brook Uni- on May 11, 2015 weighing 7 lbs. versity Hospital at 9:17 9 oz. and measuring 20.5 inches a.m. weighing in at 7 lbs long. Proud parents are Candace, 15 oz and measuring 20 class of 1997 Smithtown High inches long. School and Marc Chabot, now This little girl must love Kennedy Richele Weisse the lucky number 7. Her residents of Garden City. Oliver’s grandparents, Kenneth and Elizabeth paternal grandparents are Glen- name is also very special to the family since both Maher, and Terry and the late Richard nis and Roger Chabot of Scarbor- Weisse, all of St. James. Uncle Kenny, ough, Maine. We all welcome grandpas’ names are honored in it! Aunt TT and Great Uncle Bob, Great little Oliver to our world. Uncle Louie and Great Aunt Cathy, Congratulations and best Avery and Ryder are proud to be BIG sister Great Aunt Lois and all the cousins are wishes to the happy family from also excited! your friends in St. James. and BIG brother to Kennedy. The family dog “What a blessing! We are happy that “Gus Gus” is also happy she’s finally here and now we are the to be protector to another Weisse Family Party of 5!” ‘lil one! Congratulations and best wishes to Kennedy is also wel- the happy family from your friends and comed by her proud neighbors in St. James. email your Celebration announcements to: [email protected]

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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2015 – 98 – CELEBRATIONS

Happy Pieper / Devine 4th Birthday Exchange Marriage Vows Susan Marie Pieper and Paul Stephen Devine ex- changed marriage vows on May 15, 2015 in Eastport, NY. Appellate Division Jus- tice, The Honorable Peter Skelos, officiated at a civil ceremony at Trumpets at the Gate. The bride is a graduate of Colorado State University with a degree in computer science. Her love of animals has led her to a successful 25 year career and owner of Pet Expressions, a pet resort and spa in St. James, NY. The groom is a graduate of Villanova University and has a law degree from Loy- ola University. He is a trial lawyer and a member of Avery Elizabeth Weisse Goldberg Segalla, a regional Special birthday wishes go out law firm with an office in to to Avery Elizabeth Weisse of Garden City, NY. St. James, who celebrated her Congratulations and best 4th birthday on Saturday, April wishes to the happy couple from your friends in 25, 2015. Avery, the daughter of Susan and Paul Devine Kerry and Richard Weisse, cele- St. James. brated her 4th birthday with a Wizard of Oz birthday party. Avery made the most beautiful Congratulations Graduate Dorothy! Her family and friends wish Avery all the best with lots of Congratulations Kelly! We are happy birthday wishes. pleased to announce that Kelly Reinhart, daughter of William and Patricia Reinhart of St. James, gradu- ated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Stony Brook University on Friday, May 22, 2015. Celebrating a Kelly received multiple awards this year for her continued success in Special Occasion? leadership and community service. Kelly also received her Master of email your Business Administration degree in Celebration Healthcare Management one year ago from Dowling College, announcements to: May 2014. [email protected] All of her family and friends are very proud of her and wish her con- For information call tinued success in the future. 631-862-9849 Kelly Reinhart

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St. James Chamber of Commerce Invites You To Summer Family Movie Night Thursday, July 9 • 8:00 p.m. RAIN DATE THURSDAY, JULY 16 On the lawn at Deepwells Farm County Park (Moriches & Rte. 25A) Free Free

Come early with your blankets & food for a picnic dinner on the lawn... Then enjoy the movie at dusk. PLEASE NO Pets NO Alcoholic Beverages

This program is partially funded by Suffolk County

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The St. James community came together on Monday, May 25, 2015 to honor our Armed Forces at the annual Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony. Sgt. John W. Cooke VFW Post 395 lead the way, followed by military personnel, local fire and police departments, scouts, marching bands and more. We salute all those who have served, and are now serving our country in the name of freedom.

photos by William J. Garthe

OUR TOWN • JUNE 2015 – 101 – “Your Neighborhood Realtor®” relIaNCe morTgage & real eSTaTe 359 lake avenue (across from 7-11) St. James, NY 11780 (631) 862-9000 william J. garthe www.SearchinglongIslandNY.com listing Broker • Buyer Broker

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COmmACK, Ny: Commercial stand alone 3,100 sq. ft. building set on a half acre plus lot with 34 parking spaces, full basement and outside entrance. the building was a restaurant in the past and the septic system and grease trap, vent PrEmIErE LOCAtION. 220 LAKE AVE., St. JAmES, Ny. Prop- ducts needed for a restaurant are still in place. erty is considered “the entrance to St. James.” main street location the present business occupying the building is a on south west corner of lake & Woodlawn avenues. two office retail a business that will vacate. Asking Price is spaces available. Single room second floor with handicap accessi- $1,300,000. bility. lavatories located at same level. First floor professional suite Confidentiality agreement necessary to view; do w/bath and coffee area. Handicap accessible. approx. 1,350 sq. ft. not contact occupant of the space. Call for information. Asking $850,000.

St. JAmES, Ny. 1.82 acre property & business. mAStIC, Ny. 3 BR, 2 bath Ranch set on shy 1/4 acre $1,340,000. . Asking $259,000. For more information on these listings visit www.SearchinglongIslandNY.com OUR TOWN • JUNE 2015 – 102 – OBITUARIES

Carl Caravana KellyAnn M. Novellino Carl Caravana, a 57 year resident of Smithtown and KellyAnn M. Novellino, of St. James, passed away on April 1, 2015. For the ma- Coventry, R.I., passed away jority of his professional career, Mr. Caravana was em- on May 21, 2015 at the age ployed as an expeditor on Long Island in the extensive of 49. She was the beloved aerospace industry. Mr. Caravana is survived by his wife of Anthony. Loving beloved wife of 62 years, Lotty, his children Angela daughter of the late Gerald and Carl, Jr., his grandchildren Anthony, Christina, and Francis Sweeney and Robert, and his brother Patrick. daughter-in-law of Anthony Mr. Caravana’s funeral arrangements were entrusted and Barbara Novellino. to the St. James Funeral Home. Cherished Aunt of Gianna Signorille. Dear sister-in-law of Julie Signorille-Browne Benedict Lonetto and Kevin Browne. She is KellyAnn M. Benedict Lonetto, of Floral survived by many other fam- Novellino Park, NY, passed away on ily members and friends. May 25, 2015 at the age of A Funeral Mass was celebrated at Our Lady of Lour- des R.C. Church, Massapequa, NY. Interment fol- 71. He was the beloved hus- lowed at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. band of the late Melanie. Arrangements were entrusted to the professional Cherished father of Claire. care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Devoted brother of Joseph the Vigliante family. (Joanne) Lonetto. He is survived by many other nieces, nephews, family members Clement “Buddy” Walker Jr. and friends. A Funeral Mass was cele- Benedict Lonetto Clement “Buddy” Walker brated at St. Patrick's R.C. Jr., of Smithtown, NY, passed Church, Smithtown, NY. Cremation was private. away peacefully on May 7, Arrangements were entrusted to the professional 2015 at the age of 80. They care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Shall Not Be Forgotten. the Vigliante family. Proud Veteran United States Army. Beloved husband of the late Mary. Loving father John P. Mahoney of Michael (Maura), Eileen John P. Mahoney, of (Brack) Boone and Nancy Smithtown, NY, passed away (Thomas) Martin. Adored on May 8, 2015 at the age of poppy of seven. Cherished 68. He was the beloved hus- brother of Jacqueline (Dr. band of Barbara. Devoted fa- Henry) Shinefield and Patty Clement “Buddy” ther of Diana and Brendan. (Peter) Nies. Walker Jr. He is survived by many other A Funeral Mass was held family members and friends. at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church in St. James, NY. A Funeral Mass was cele- Interment with Military Honors followed at Calverton brated at Sts. Philip & James, National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make do- R.C. Church, St. James, NY. nations to: Elks Lodge #2036, 120 Edgewood Avenue, Interment followed at St. Smithtown, NY 11787. Stephen’s Cemetery, Short Arrangements were entrusted to the professional Hills, NJ. care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Arrangements were en- John P. Mahoney the Vigliante family. trusted to the professional care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and the Vigliante family.

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George W. Redmond Richard C. Wilson George W. Redmond, of Smithtown, passed away Richard C. Wilson, of peacefully on May 31, 2015 at the age of 79. George Hauppauge, NY, passed was born on May 24, 1936 in Baltimore, MD, to par- away on May 4, 2015. He is ents, George Sr. and Alvina. He was a great family survived by his beloved wife, man, loving father and wonderful grandfather. He was Elizabeth, loving son, Wayne the beloved husband of Jane, who he married in Bal- (Cheryl) and precious daugh- timore, MD. Devoted father of Kevin, Brian, Michael, ter, Kelly Kavanagh (Charles). Angela, Lynne; cherished poppy of Brittany, Victoria, Cherished grandpa of Emily, Jessica and Blake; and loving brother of Timothy, Rebecca, Christopher and Thomas and the late Paul. Nathaniel; dear twin brother, George was a selfless person who always put his Ralph and sisters Judith and family first and had a wonderful sense of humor. He Carol; and many loving enjoyed gardening, playing sports with his friends and nieces and nephews. Richard loved supporting his grandchildren in all they did, es- retired from S.B. Thomas, Inc. Richard C. Wilson pecially watching their basketball games. His family after 35 years. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran, and friends will always remember him as a gentle, lov- serving with the 59th Military Police. He will be re- ing and caring person. membered for his humor, generosity and uncondi- A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s, R.C. tional love towards his family and friends. Church, Smithtown. Interment followed at St. Charles A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY. In lieu of flowers, the Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment with Military Hon- family requests donations be made to the American ors followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Cancer Society. Arrangements were entrusted to the professional Arrangements were entrusted to the St. James Fu- care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and neral Home and the Maher family. the Vigliante family.

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ate a land of the Smiths, for the lines. You will be amazed at how Roseann Cousin Smiths. But by the end of her life, different it feels to show up early continued from page 20 Ella could only look back upon or on time versus late and disori- Roseann has never forgotten her the world she had known and ented. love for dance, teaching, and giv- wonder: What happened to it all? ing back to others. She’s touched Editor’s Note: the lives of hundreds of young Editor’s Note: Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH, is Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s the founder and director of Family & Per- people, filling their world with sonal Counseling, located at 872 Middle healthy ways to use their bodies official Historian. Brad was a High School Social Studies teacher who spent 30 Country Road in St. James. He is an au- and minds. “St. James has Heart” years teaching in Commack. As Historian thor of the book The Zing, has appeared because Roseann Cousin is a part he has written many newspaper articles on national TV, along with daily appear- of our community of on the history of our town, he has pub- ances on the Verizon FiOS1 network. lished pamphlets and written histories of With offices in St. James, Bohemia, East business leaders. Islip, Levittown and Howard Beach and Note: Commack, Nesconset, St. James, Kings Park, Hauppauge and Smithtown Branch. a staff of 20 therapists from all back- • Weekly summer dance camp He resides in St. James. grounds – Family & Personal Counseling programs from 9 a.m.-noon addresses individual and family concerns begin June 29. of all ages. For additional information call 631-758-8290 or visit www.FamilyAnd- • Marissa Miller will be teaching Real Estate PersonalCounseling.com and American Sign Language in a 5- continued from page 84 www.RonVillano.com to listen to his fea- week program Monday nights bought, and closed, on houses tured interviews. from 7-8 p.m. beginning June similar to your home. These are 29. sales in your town, near your lo- • Fall classes begin September 3. cation, with basically the same Essential Oils All are welcome from pre- size, style, condition, amenities, continued from page 94 school to adult. as your own home. As I have said, cheaper, more effective health- • Check online at www.cho- today’s buyers have seen every- care. ruslinedance.com to register for thing in their price range. Sellers, How about you? Do you want all. typically, have not. But your to become a healer in your own house is the “exception.” If that is home? The Emmets truly so, then additional offers Note: continued from page 43 may bring a selling price at or You are invited to experience chauffeur in livery at the oars. She slightly above the asking price. If Living & Loving Natural Solutions also kept her cook, a house- it is not “exceptional” and is truly at Pace’s Steak House in Haup- keeper, and a maid. She was ‘a over market value, after a rush of pauge, every Monday from big, strongly built woman,’” her interest as a new to market prop- 5:15-6 p.m. All are welcome, but granddaughter “Sheila Emmet re- erty, the interest will fade and space is limited. Register at called, but walked with a cane. your home will become part of http://simplynaturalseminars.even She had tripped over a dog’s leash the old inventory which expires tbrite.com/ to attend and receive and broken her hip. Because the instead of selling. a free sample of an essential oil. Selling and buying real estate is hip set badly, she had to give up Editor’s Note: riding and other customary pur- not easy. Mistakes happen. But if Mary McManaman – You may know suits. Her independent, imperious homeowners can avoid making Mary! She recently retired from the St. temperament remained, although the big mistakes, the small mis- James Post Office. Mary has always been her great-nephew Robert White steps will be simpler to overcome. devoted to the use of natural solutions in her life. Her kind and compassionate na- remembered too her great sweet- Editor’s Note: ture now motivates her to share this pas- ness and her delicious teas. She Alexandra Rich is a Associate Real Estate sion with others. As a Wellness Advocate died in 1943 in Garden City.” She Broker, Certified Buyer Representative for doTERRA International, she educates was buried beside her husband in and Relocation Specialist with Daniel others about the versatile and therapeutic Gale Sotheby’s International Realty, 499 the family plot behind the St. uses of essential oils and other natural Lake Avenue, St. James, 631.584.6600, products. James Episcopal Church. [email protected]. Ms. Rich Terri Pace – Terri and her family are long- Ella’s passing in the midst of is a St. James native, and has been a Real- time residents of St. James and owners of World War II marked the end of tor for 20 years. If you have any ques- Pace’s Steak House in Hauppauge, NY. an era. She was one of the last of tions or suggestions for future articles Terri Pace is a certified Holistic Health please call or email Alex. Judge John Lawrence Smith’s Coach and Wellness Advocate for doTERRA International. She is an educa- daughters to have enjoyed the tor, sharing her experiences and knowl- legacy left to her by her mother, Ask Ron Villano edge on the use of simply natural had used that legacy to purchase continued from page 92 solutions for true healing and improved an immense holding of land, to showing up late. Be realistic quality of life. For more info visit build a palatial estate, and to cre- about travel time and set dead- www.mydoterra.com/pace

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2015 MeMBerS OF tHe St. JaMeS CHaMBer OF COMMerCe please Support these Chamber of Commerce Member Businesses all island-Wide appraisals Grape Culture Wine & Spirits Physical therapy & Beyond all Shores mortgage Graphics du jour/Our town Prism Wellness allstate insurance / Walsh agency Gyrodyne Company of america Purity Spa alpine Pastry Shop Harbor Collision RDa landscape architecture american Real estate Hart & Company Salon Reliance Real estate & mortgage artpix Studio Henrietta Homes & Properties Re/max Beyond autonomousdesign, ltd. inside-Out Kitchens, Baths & more Renewal By anderson of long island Barattini Productions JBl Home improvements R.J.K. Gardens DJ entertainment Jei learning Center at Stony Brook Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta Best Pool Service Kiddie academy of nesconset Ronald Villano Designs, inc. - Joseph a. Bollhofer, esq. King O’Rourke auto Group architect Branch Funeral Homes the Knox School Roslyn Savings Bank - a Division of the Bristal assisted living lesco Construction nYCB at lake Grove the little Gym of Smithtown Saf-t-Swim of Smithtown Bullseye Beverage Joseph loiodice, m.D. margaret Schaefer - C.a.P.e.S. - Child advocacy & Parent long island Hearing tupperware Consultant empowerment Services long island tax Savers Scientific Pest management Capital Graphics of l.i. maginniss inc. / Re/max Beyond Seiskaya Ballet Capital One Bank marsh and Gaffner, P.C. - law Dr. Raymond Semente - Chiropractor Capo Design Build massage envy of lake Grove Shaggy Dog Couture Castani Blu max exposure Social media Shaolin Self Defense Center Charles m. Palma, Clu, ChFC, mazelis landscape Contracting Corp. Sivana Salon mSFS, lutF, CltC medical Probiotics Smithtown Children’s Foundation Chevrolet of Smithtown mercedes Benz of Smithtown Spage’s Pharmacy Chief Chimney Services metro Realty Services/Jeremy Hackett the Sports arena Chiropractic Healthcare of St. James mills Pond nursing and Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza Chorus line Dance Studio Rehabilitation Center Restaurant/Bar Coldwell Banker Residential mister Softee/David Keller St. Catherine of Siena medical Center Brokerage moes Southwest Grill of Smithtown St. James Dental / Costco Wholesale moonShadow massage Drs. Donahue, Segnini the Crafter’s table morecraft Construction Co. St. James Fire Department Creative Windows mS Cureiosity’s Closet St. James Florist & Gift Shop Damianos Realty Group murraymade Photography St. James Funeral Home Dance ‘n’ things my Gym Children’s Fitness St. James Jewelry Shoppe Daniel Gale - Sotheby’s international natalie Weinstein Design associates St. James lumber Daniel R. Bracciodieta & associates Rowena & Dave nedvin / St. James Pasta & Pork DeBarbieri associates Signature Premier Properties St. James Pizza Del Fuego - tex mex Kitchen nissequogue Fire Department St. James Post Office and tequila nissequogue Golf Club St. James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Doda’s Gold Shield Catering nissequogue Village living St. James Self Storage Donald e. Goldstein associates - north Shore academy of Dance Strike Force maintenance Corp. Financial Services north Shore Orthodontics Suffolk Federal Credit union Dowling Brothers autobody Ogden’s Design and Planting Sunshack tanning Salon Dowling Knipfing & Klein agency maria Orlandi / tD Bank eddie’s Power equipment Douglas elliman Real estate tagi a. Garbizu & associates - edward Jones investments / P. DeBlasio Builders architects Scott Posner Pat’s Place Hair & nail Salon teachers Federal Credit union elite Fabrication Patio Pizza times Beacon Record newspapers energy interactive Fitness People’s united Bank total Family Dentistry of St. James enspire Design Group the trattoria essenfeld & Co. / CPa true Sport Care express Family Wellness up in Smoke BBq Faith auto Works V.F.W. Post 395 Family & Personal Counseling Vazac Contracting Corp. Flowerfield Celebrations Victorian Fence G. Smith electrical Services Villa Sorrento Restaurant & Caterers George’s innovative inflatables WBR enterprises/master Plumber lawrence Glazer / Windmill Oil tank Service new York life insurance Your Companion & Homemaker Services

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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James ArtS & CrAftS CHIrOPrACtOrS EXtErmINAtINg mercy’s Homemaker & the Crafter’s table Express family Wellness Scientific Exterminating Companion Services 529 lake avenue Dr. Gary DiBenedetto 599 lake avenue 584-2001 584-3891 320 lake ave. - Walk -ins 265-5252, Fax: 862-7272 NexCycle Studio Desserts à la Art Dr. raymond A. Semente fINANCIAL 430 north Country Road Art Class / Dessert 265 lake avenue Edward Jones Investments 584-6080 176 Second Street 584-7722 Scott Posner, CFP 584-8969 542 north Country Road Primary medical Care Dr. gregory r. thomaier 862-2020 of Suffolk County AttOrNEy 338 lake avenue Richard Sabinsky, MD Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. 584-8100 fibonacci group 55 Southern Blvd., 291 lake avenue Keith Altman nesconset 584-0100, Fax: 584-2304 true Sport Care, LLC 516-456-5885 361-3363 62 lake avenue South John H. mulvehill nesconset Synergy Shaolin Self Defense Attorney-at-Law 584-tRue (8783) Wealth Strategies Centers 862-8889 James Verdi, CFP 430-08 north Country Rd. CLOtHINg 52 north Country Road 617-5148 AUDIOLOgy Castani Blu Smithtown - 961-5461 Simply Natural Solutions Long Island Hearing, Inc. 529-D lake avenue 686-6464 fUNErAL HOmES Pace’s Steakhouse 55 Southern Blvd., Hauppauge nesconset - 972-5211, Branch funeral Home DANCE mondays, 5:15-6 p.m. 1-800-698-5200 190 e. main Street simplynaturalseminars.eventbrite.com Chorus Line Dance Studio Smithtown AUtOmOtIVE SCrAP 380 lake avenue 724-9500 Superior martial Arts mid Island Salvage 584-7575 733 middle Country Road 667-5048 - Deer Park St. James funeral Home 862-1400 Seiskaya Ballet 829 middle Country Road AUtOmOtIVE/ BESFI 2015 584-7200 HOmE ImPrOVEmENt Summer Workshop Repair/Parts / Gas Autonomousdesign mid Island Auto Wreckers 7 Flowerfield - Suite 16 HEALtH / fItNESS 584-0192 22 Stonegate 586-6599 - Deer Park American Jiu Jitsu Centers 724-7726 412 lake avenue tJE Dance force St. James gulf 360-8830 CAPO Design Build Rte. 25a & moriches Rd. 556 north Country Road 584-6888 30 lake avenue South 584-5798 Child Advocacy & nesconset Parent Empowerment 250-9200 BAKEry DENtISt Services Alpine Pastry Shoppe Harbor Hill Dental, LLC 542 north Country Road Debus Painting & 59 Route 111, Smithtown 556-20 north Country Rd. 686-6021 Wallpapering 265-5610 686-5042 862-7924 Complete medical BANK ENtErtAINmENt / EVENtS family Care House Perfect George Lehner, M.D. roslyn Savings Bank george’s Innovative Home Improvements Inflatables 735 middle Country Road 584-7527 556 north Country Road 656-9200 862-4200 757-0294 Inside-Out family & Personal BEAUty 10th Annual Kitchens, Baths & more LIVE@Deepwells Counseling, Hypnosis 367a lake avenue Pat’s Place Hair Salon Summer Concert and Weight Loss 584-5312, 942-9636 230 lake avenue on Deepwells Front lawn 872 middle Country Rd. 862-7023, 584-9644 Fee: $5 - Saturday, July 11, 758-8290 master fix It pre-show 4 p.m. - 584-5993, Scruples ‘Head to toe’ main show 5- 8 p.m. greco Physical therapy Cell: 516-380-0727 452 lake avenue 862-2020 430-7 north Country Rd. 584-8030 686-6600 morecraft St. James Chamber Construction BOUtIqUES / fUrNItUrE of Commerce Light Awakenings 584-7010 Elements of Home frEE family Summer meditation and Beyond 412 north Country Road Outdoor movie Night 724-9733 P. DeBlasio Builders 686-5525 on Deepwells Front lawn 269 Woodlawn avenue The BoxTrolls - medical Arts radiology 584-5500 CAmPS thursday, July 9 at dusk. 23 technology Drive Camp SSPJ Rain Date: July 16 east Setauket Scotty’s masonry 584-5454 689-7300 265-4398, 872-1076

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St. James Lumber mUSIC LESSONS Liz Jongebloed Spuntino Brick Oven • Pizza 547 lake avenue Drum Lessons DeBarbieri Associates • Restaurant • Bar 584-5140 with John miceli 406 north Country Road 420 north Country Road 240-0690 or email: 862-7447, 903-0836 686-6700 tailored Living [email protected] Home Organization marianne Koke St. James Pizza 498-5595 OPtOmEtry Daniel gale / Sotheby’s 739 middle Country Road Stony Brook Vision World 499 lake avenue 979-9600, fax: 979-9610 Vazac Contracting 584-6600, ext 206 333 First avenue - Suite 1 2194a nesconset Hwy. Stony Brook - 246-5468 Up In Smoke BBq 584-7817 Jill (Conway) mcDowell 834-2246, 278-0728 Douglas Elliman INSUrANCE PEtS Grooming / Supplies / real Estate Villa Sorrento State farm Insurance Fashions 996 Jericho tpke., 823 middle Country Road Jim Winter Smithtown 265-9865 320 lake avenue Lorena’s Happy tails 858-6985, 516-316-2000 584-5929 529-e lake avenue Voila! The Bistro 686-6344 David & rowena Nedvin 244 lake avenue INtErIOr DESIgN Signature Premier 584-5686 Pet Expressions Pet Spa Creative Windows Properties 479 lake avenue 7 W. main St., Smithtown SCHOOLS / tUtOrINg / 347 lake avenue 361-3331 366-0212 767-5221, 360-2800 CONSULtINg Shaggy Dog Couture Bridge College Natalie Weinstein 529-e lake avenue maria Orlandi Consultants Design Associates 686-6344 Douglas Elliman PO Box 685, St. James 455 lake avenue real Estate 516-662-1612 Uniquely Natalie / St. James Dog grooming 996 Jericho tpke., quality Consignment 430-2 north Country Rd. Smithtown Harbor Country Day School 176 Second St. 862-7288 697-0474, 858-6955 17 three Sisters Road 862-6198, Fax: 862-7834 584-5555 terry’s Paw-fection reliance real Estate JEWELry 532 Route 25a 359 lake avenue St. James Day Care 862-9000, Fax: 862-2881 St. James Jewelry Shoppe 686-5336 New York State Licensed 584-2224 483 lake avenue re/max Beyond 862-6775 PLUmBINg & HEAtINg falzone & Son 177 W. main Street St. James rainbow Enter- Plumbing & Heating Smithtown prises LANDSCAPINg 862-1100 Design / Maintenance 862-6612 Day Care - tutoring 553-4233 Tree Removal / Equipment Arlene Shelton Competition tree Service PrINtINg Business & Social Daniel gale / Sotheby’s St. James United 584-5575 499 lake avenue methodist Nursery graphics du jour, ltd. 584-6600, 525-7284 Digiovanna Brothers 359 lake avenue 532 moriches Road 584-9555 Landscaping 862-9849 Christine Stevens 666-8485 Daniel gale / Sotheby’s rEAL EStAtE Village Presbyterian 499 lake avenue Pre-School Eddie’s Power Equipment Daniel gale / Sotheby’s 584-6600, ext. 219 553 lake avenue 175 east main Street 499 lake avenue Smithtown - 724-9382 584-6678 584-6600 Louise tudisco re/max Beyond SWImmINg POOLS Herman Brothers DeBarbieri Associates Landscape Corp. 177 W. main St., Installation & Service 406 north Country Road Smithtown 360-2939 862-7447 Best Pool Service 513-6814, 862-1100x25 543 lake avenue Homestead Landscaping Diane Duffy 686-6715 588-5296 Denise Voelker Daniel gale / Sotheby’s Edward martella Sundance r.J.K. gardens, Inc. 499 lake avenue Daniel gale / Sotheby’s 584-6600, ext 208 Swimming Pools 862-7056 499 lake avenue 862-1900 584-6600, 205, 218 Brendan fleming LIqUOr & WINE VEtErINArIAN Henrietta Homes grape Culture rEStAUrANtS 328 lake avenue On / Off Premise Catering Smithaven Veterinary Wine & Spirits 516-316-8395 Hospital 248 lake avenue mcDonald’s of St. James 810 middle Country Road 862-4727 614 middle Country Road 265-1438 Henrietta Homes 366-0954 & Properties mArKEtINg 328 lake avenue rocco’s Pizza & Pasta Ignition marketing 862-6999 516-994-1350 429 north Country Road 862-1600, fax: 862-6152

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