JUNE 2019 Volume 32 Number 8 Keeping You up to Date on SALES, HAPPENINGS Our Town & PEOPLE • • • • • • in Our Town - St

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF –2–

Allow us to Mills Pond Nursing & Rehabilitation is now Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation reintroduce at Mills Pond. ourselves. It’s been more than half a century since we’ve opened our doors in the heart of St. James, and while much has changed since then, more has ﬆayed the same. Luxor warmly welcomes our neighbors to our vibrant community, made up of local residents and ﬆaﬀed by longtime community members–in a place that can be called, above any other name, home.

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IN THIS ISSUE

MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town BLT Café ...... 4 AROUND TOWN S • T • J • A • M • E • S Super Swap Sunday Car Show ...... 6 News of Boy Scout Troop 7 ...... 8 Lake Avenue Cultural Arts District .... 10 STAFF Scott & Debby Posner Are Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Riding For a Cure ...... 12 Dr. Guy Lodico Recognized ...... 14 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Celebrate St. James: Past – Present – Future Happenings ...... 18 Debbi Spiegel . . . . . Feature Writer IN THE NEWS William Garthe ...... Advertising Volunteer Drivers Needed for Meals on Wheels Program ...... 18 Sales Celebrating the American Legion’s Centennial ...... 22-23 Smithtown Food Pantry Still Needs Donations ...... 24 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ...... 26-28 OUR TOWN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Water Water Everywhere Fine Art Showcase ...... 30 – ST. JAMES – Annual Stony Brook Film Festival July 19-28 ...... 32 is a monthly publication produced Children’s Summer Art Classes at STAC ...... 33 exclusively for the people of On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 34 St. James, Nissequogue and Dennis Cannataro Family Summer Concert Series ...... 36 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Face to Face: Artists Painting Artists ...... 38 Smithtown Historical Society Happenings ...... 40 Call 631-862-9849 for Jazz in the Gallery ...... 42 Advertising & Copy Deadline Alicia Patterson and the Founding of Newsday ...... 44 Robert White 2019 at Gallery North ...... 44 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings ...... 46 every residence & business in the The Jazz Loft Happenings ...... 48-50 11780 zip code area The Art League of Long Island Happenings ...... 52 Long Island Museum Calendar ...... 54-55 (6559 total copies mailed) Programs Offered at the Library ...... 56-61 St. James Post Office Permit #10 St. James, NY 11780 YOU CAN HELP: Pets For Adoption at Animal Shelter ...... 62 IN THE SCHOOLS ...... 64 Published by DESIGN IDEAS ...... 66 Graphics du jour, Ltd. FINANCIAL FOCUS ...... 67 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 NATURE PAGES For Kids (and Adults) ...... 68 email: [email protected] NATURALLY SPEAKING ...... 69 website: www.ourtownstjames.com HEALTH NOTES Alzheimer’s Disease, Early Diagnosis and Hearing Checks ...... 70 Not responsible for typographical errors. Ask Ron Villano ...... 72 We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or refuse to print editorial or advertising material How to Prevent Summer Sports Injuries ...... 73 deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image Osteoarthritis ...... 74-75 or unsuitable for its readers. Powers & Possibilities of Essential Oils ...... 76-77 Copyright © 2019 CELEBRATIONS...... 78 Graphics du jour, Ltd. POET’S CORNER ...... 78 All Rights Reserved FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT...... 79 OBITUARIES ...... 80-82 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 92 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 102-103

PLEASE NOTE: Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the JULY edition of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2019 - 12 NOON. Distribution takes place on Wednesday, July 17, 2019.

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B.L.T. Café sausage, home fries, and toast or reuben or turkey, spinach, a bagel. their combination cranberries, and walnut wrap. 521 Lake Avenue, St. James omelets are also quite popular. Whiteboard special menu items 631-584-4229 José said that they use 30 dozen change several times per week. Hours: eggs per day. other breakfast op- your thirst will be quenched Monday-Friday 6 a.M.-4 p.M. tions include egg sandwiches with B.L.t. Café’s homemade saturday 7 a.M.-3 p.M. served on a roll or oatmeal with iced-tea. they brew sweetened sunday, 7 a.M.-2 p.M. fruit. and unsweetened versions. by Debbi Spiegel sonny’s Famous BLt with Green tea and herbal teas are do you remember the lyrics to mayo is at the top of the lunch available and served either hot the theme song from “Cheers?” menu. all sandwiches can be or iced. their chocolate milk Where everybody knows your made into platters that are served includes secret ingredients. name. this phrase is printed on with french fries, macaroni salad, José is enjoying his transition the B.L.t. Café staff shirts and it and a pickle. Beef and turkey from cook to owner. the major is their mission. the Breakfast burgers are juicy and quite fill- difference is all of the paper- Lunch takeout Café opened in ing. José’s favorite specialty sand- work. there is mutual admiration 1999. José was the man behind wich is grilled chicken, bacon, between him, his customers and the grill and after many years, swiss cheese, pickles and russ- staff. B.L.t. Café is a true st. José and his family took over the ian dressing on a roll. He also James treasure! operation of the café. prides himself on his Cubano Come hungry to enjoy B.L.t. B.L.t. Café serves up their sandwich. the homemade Café's generous portions while famously strong Galaxie coffee chicken salad is a favorite among sitting at the counter, at one of and breakfast starting at 6 a.m. customers too. other sandwiches the tables or taking it to-go. during the week. José enjoys in- include a reuben with corned B.L.t. Café is opened Monday teracting with the “morning beef or turkey, philly cheese through Friday from 6 a.m. to gang” as they read their newspa- steak, roast pork with mush- 4 p.m., saturday from 7 a.m. pers while enjoying their coffee. rooms, onions and melted pep- to 3 p.m. and sunday from B.L.t. Café’s breakfast menu is per jack, gyros, and quesadillas. 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. filled with delicious morning their colorful spinach salad is meal favorites. Fluffy pancakes, prepared with the freshest waffles or french toast can be spinach, chopped eggs, served with a side of bacon, ham bacon, mushrooms, and or sausage. specialty pancakes red onions. the house include blueberry, chocolate salad with grilled chicken chip or banana. José and his and José's homemade nephew Carlos, who is manning dressing is talked about the grill these days, are proud to all over town. Wraps in- use B.L.t.’s original recipe for clude grilled chicken or home fries. they are crisp and turkey with steamed veg- grilled to perfection. the egg gies; crispy chicken, spinach, platter features eggs, bacon, tomato and feta; pastrami

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Long Island Cars Super Swap Sunday Car Show Long island Cars will present 1957 Chevy convertible their “super swap sunday” Car show and swap Meet on sunday, June 23, 2019 at Flowerfield Fair- grounds on route 25a in st. James. Flowerfield Fairgrounds, once a turn of the century flower farm, will be filled with classic and collectible automobiles including show cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, one-of-a-kind custom cars, antiques, exotics, street rods, trucks, muscle cars and im- ports. show cars will be compet- ing in 50 classes for coveted custom or collectible car, this is 4 p.m., rain date: sunday, June “Long island Cars” impressive the event where you’ll find them. 30, 2019. admission: $9; under trophies. if you are looking to buy your 12 years are free; free parking. this event will also include dream car, check out the Car display or sell your collectible Long island Cars signature swap Corral where owners will be sell- car with admission, Judged cars meet with well stocked vendors ing cars directly to the public. and vendors register at the gate offering older parts, literature Enjoy live music, fun fair food between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. Call and accessories for swap and and much more. Flowerfield Fair- 631-567-5898 or visit Longis- sale. if you are looking for those grounds is located on route 25a landCars.com for additional in- rare car parts to complete your in st. James. Hours are 8 a.m. to formation.

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MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE...

Boy Scouts from Troop 7, of St. James, are shown placing flags at Calverton National Cemetery for Memorial Day.

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The St. James community gathers to mark the celebration of an official Cultural Arts District along Lake Avenue in St. James. Lake Avenue Cultural Arts District Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on sunday May 19, 2019, and is a place where people renaissance. Celebrate St. James, Past, Present have come together in the past the town Board voted unani- and Future, hosted state, County and still do... it is a place where, mously on april 25, 2019 to de- and town officials as well as no matter who we are or what clare an overlay cultural arts local residents and business we think, we always share one district along Lake avenue in st owners, at the Lake avenue commonality – we love our James. the district encompasses Gazebo to commemorate an offi- hometown.” - nataLiE WEinstEin, Lake avenue from route 25a (at cial Cultural arts district along president of Celebrate St. JameS. the st. James Firehouse) on the Lake avenue in the hamlet of st. designated Cultural arts dis- north end down to Woodlawn James. the ceremony included a tricts have helped towns and avenue on the south end. custom artwork unveiling by cities to serve as a powerful eco- the st. James Cultural arts local artist arline Goldstein, cer- nomic driver when coinciding district, is intended to highlight emonial toast and ribbon cutting. with revitalization efforts. super- the arts, culture and entertain- “there has always been some- visor Ed Wehrheim asked the ment for residents and visitors thing about st. James that has crowd to envision the future alike. fostered community pride. it was Lake avenue as it undergoes a

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HEAD OF HARBOR - $1,575,000 NISSEQUOGUE - $1,675,000 Spacious Colonial offers dramatic living space with walls of Welcome to this exceptional home that offers a grand 2- glass, high ceilings and open floor plan. Master suite located story foyer, formal dining and living rooms, remarkable gour- on 1st floor with six additional bedrooms. The gunite pool, met kitchen and family room with gas fireplace. This deck, cabana and two very private and beautifully land- stunning home offers 5 bedrooms including a large master scaped acres create the perfect grounds for this spectacular ste., 4.5 baths, fin. basement, kidney shaped in-ground pool, home. cabana and two private acres. Virtual tour @ www.eldridgeteamsells.com Virtual tour @ www.eldridgeteamsells.com

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Scott & Debby Posner Are Riding For a Cure... – HELP THEM GET THERE – by Scott Posner front group as a survivor, my goal Last year i participated in the is for her to add Millennium sta- Empire state ride (www.em- tus as well. please consider sup- pirestateride.com), a 7 day, 546 porting her ride by visiting mile bicycle ride from staten is- http://give.roswellpark.org/goto/ land to niagara Falls to raise debby. We hope to see a day money for cancer research. My where no one will ever have to inspiration was my incredible, hear the news of a cancer diag- courageous and amazing wife nosis. Join the fight, make a dif- debby, a cancer warrior and sur- ference. it is also not too late to vivor. debby continues to sup- join the ride and make an even port others in their battle. she larger impact. We will win the currently leads the supporting fight, we just need help getting sisters in pink, a support group there. tHaNK YOU! she has been part of since 2006. the organizers of the ride were touched by debby’s history and sent a film crew to capture her story which can be seen at https://youtu.be/tsnFEGddeoM. Scott and Debby at Niagara Falls (you can also search scott posner on youtube to access the video) to share this very worthy effort after arriving in niagara Falls with the person that inspired my last august i received some VEry journey. surprising news. My courageous, My goal is to help debby raise tenacious, inspiration, my wife as much money as possible. Last debby, declared her intention to year i was fortunate enough to complete the ride this summer. have amazing supporters that re- so on July 28 debby and i will sulted in Millennium rider status set off as part of the Empire state for raising over $10,000. debby Scott with his team after receiv- ride toGEtHEr! i am so thrilled will ride into niagara Falls in the ing the Millennium Rider trophy

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Dr. Guy Lodico Achieves Internationally Recognized EdTech Leader Status dr. Guy a. Lodico, of st. (nysCatE) organization where James, has been awarded with he led professional development the esteemed distinction of Certi- and innovative Edtech confer- fied Education technology ences for thousands of educators Leader (CEtL). the CEtL is a rig- across the state and served as orous internationally recognized Chairman of the nassau associa- professional assessment estab- tion of school technologists lished by the Consortium for (nastECH) BoCEs organization. school networking (Cosn). in Most recently, dr. Lodico’s re- accordance with CEtL guide- search study on Educational lines, dr. Lodico has demon- Leadership was selected by a strated his mastery of the body of blind peer review panel for pres- knowledge defining the leader- entation and journal publication ship skill areas critical to provid- at this year’s 2019 technology ing vision for and building 21st Education research symposium century learning environments to (tErs). He is also a past recipi- support student achievement. ent of the school administrators in addition to leading Educa- association of new york state tional technology (Edtech) initia- (saanys) Leadership and sup- tives at poBCsd, dr. Lodico is port award and was inducted past president of the new york into the nysCatE Hall of Fame state association for Computers in recognition of his contribu- and technologies in Education continued on page 38 Dr. Guy Lodico

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VIEW US AT: WWW.DEBARB.COM St. JameS “Our new” “exCluSive” Approx. 9 beautiful acres zoned r-43 (1 acre) includes two single family homes, three barns, chicken coop, an original country Store & assorted out- buildings. Approximately 837’ road frontage, also rear road access. Excel- lent subdivision potential. Asking $2,150,000.

HeaD OF tHe HarbOr St. JameS “mODern Flair” “ClOSe tO Park” New EIk w/SS Lovely Expanded appls, granite tops ranch w/beautiful in this totally reno- private rear yard & vated Farm ranch. patio. den/vaulted 1st flr master suite ceilings, 3 Brs, 2 plus 3 add’l Brs. full baths, hardwood Formal Lr & dr, floors. cAc. Full stone fireplace, vaulted ceilings. cAc, cvac, private 2 acres partially finished w/paver patio & heated IgP. Arch. roof, full bsmnt., 2 car side entry basement. Architec- garage. cul-de-sac location. Must see. $949,000. tural roof. oil HW heat, storage shed. Near town park, .29 acre. $459,000. HeaD OF tHe HarbOr “Cul-De-SaC” St. JameS Spacious New “inveStment OPPOrtunity” England style colonial w/exquisite in- Ideal commercial corner location, door gunite pool. adjacent LIrr station. Seasonal water- Masonry 2,467 sq. ft. building w/full basement views of Stony & rental cottage, or divide main building into Brook Harbor. 4 2 separate rental units, Excellent exposure. Brs, 2.5 baths, 2 frplc, oak floors, cAc, arch roof. 2+ car garage. Whole house gen- call for details. $799,000. erator. Lovely 2 acres w/tennis. $1,200,000. St. JameS HeaD OF tHe HarbOr “nOrtH OF 25a” “DiamOnD POSt mODern” charming Saltbox Quiet cul-de-sac. 5 colonial, features Brs, 3.5 baths. Large living room/ Large EIk w/brick dining room combo frplc, formal Lr, w/gas fireplace, eat formal dr, great in kitchen. 3 Brs & room w/bar & 2nd two full baths. Full frplc. Master suite basement. gas hot w/full bath. cAc, water heat, arch part. fin. bsmnt. Ig roof. close to har- heated saltwater pool, patio. IgS. 2 car side entry garage. 2 level bor & town. acres. Much more! $998,000. $350,000. CALL FOR A FREE MARKET ANALYSIS OUR TOWN • JUNE 2019 – 18 – AROUND TOWN

Celebrate St. James: Past – Present – Future Happenings Celebrate st. James is excited to announce the natalie Quality Consignment (formerly the Celebrate St. JameS mUSeUm, open on sundays Calderone theater), 176 second street, st. James ny from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Monday, thursday, Friday 11780 - second Floor (walk up only). admission is and saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the uniquely complimentary. FREE SUMMER MUSIC SERIES AT THE GAZEBO St. James Gazebo RR, Station on Lake Ave. | Sundays, 7-8:30 p.m. | Bring a Chair June 30 - The Dedications July 28 - Liverpool Shuffle August 25 - Six Gun July 4th - Patriotic Songs beatles tribute band Country Western music with line dancing July 14 - Willie and the Poor Boys August 11 - Risky Business Funded in part by a grant from Credence Clearwater revival tribute band music of the 60’s, 70’s the suffolk County dept. of parks Volunteer Drivers Needed for Meals on Wheels Program do you have a couple of free bound elderly in the smithtown reimbursed for mileage. hours in your week? Would you community. Meals are delivered Volunteer with a friend and like to provide a vital service to in the late morning each Monday share the experience! if you have senior citizens in your commu- - Friday and require as little as the time to spare, please join this nity? the town of smithtown two hours a week, one to four wonderful group of volunteers. senior Citizens department has days per month. you can even For more information, call 631- an opportunity for you! choose to be a “back-up” driver 360-7616. they are looking for volunteers if your time is limited. Volunteers Funding is provided by the to deliver meals to the home- use their own vehicles and are continued on page 38 W A T E R M A R K G A L L E R I E S Distinctive coastal and landscape photographic art for homes, workplaces and collections

Stop in to see our monthly exhibitions and in-stock inventory. Upcoming exhibitions include:

July 13 to Aug. 15, 2019: “Celebrate Long Island” (Long Island landscapes & culture) Aug. 24 to Sept. 26, 2019: “Up Close & Personal” (Macro and close-up photography) Oct. 5 to Oct. 31, 2019: “Childhood Memories” Nov. 9 to Dec 4, 2019: “Planes, Trains & Automobiles” Dec. 12 to Jan. 15, 2020: “Wildlife” (+ Holiday Auction)

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YOUR WAY FORWARD

Nissequogue, NY – Vacation at Home Nissequogue, NY – Captivating River Views Spectatular waterfront home with 147 ft. of sandy beach. Updated country retreat with river views. Cherry and Open floor-plan allows for a seamless blend of interior granite kitchen with solarium breakfast area. Spacious and exterior space. 4 bedrooms with first floor master living room with stone fireplace, formal dining room, suite. Soaring ceilings and Chef's kitchen. Colorful 4 bedrooms, 2 master sized with full baths, full basement perennial gardens. SD #1. MLS# 3124494. $1,850,000. and 3-car garage. SD #1. MLS# 3095578. $699,000.

Smithtown, NY – Gated Community St. James, NY – New to Market Lovely Brittany model. Open-floor plan on 1st floor, rear Center Hall Colonial on ½-acre in Damon park. Large slider to patio and green lawn. Master bedroom with full entry foyer leads to formal living room and dining room, bath and walk-in closet. Full basement, attached garage, eat-in kitchen with Cherry cabinetry, den with fireplace, laundry on main level. Elegant clubhouse, pool and tennis 2-car garage and gas heat. Rear yard with in-ground pool courts. SD #1. MLS# 3135649. $429,000. and basketball court. SD #1. MLS# P1348856. $679,000.

St. James, NY – New to Market Stony Brook, NY – Recently Updated Updated and pristine 4-bedroom Yablonski Ranch on Center Hall Colonial on .65-acre in tranquil cul-de-sac. nicely landscaped acre. Fine millwork, gracious gathering Features spacious gathering rooms, Wood Buring fireplace, rooms, charming front porch and sunlit eat-in kitchen. newly painted interior, new carpeting in bedrooms, 2-car Updated baths, fully finished basement with outside garage and full basement. Close to Stony Brook Village. entrance. Private yard with mature trees and lap pool. Three Village Schools. SD #1. MLS# 3124489. $519,000. SD #1. MLS# P1348776. $685,000. Let me give you a free market analysis of your home. Marianne J. Koke, CBR Associate Real Estate Broker In my 34 years of business, I have, and continue to list Gold Circle of Excellence and sell homes in all price points. Smithtown Office 81 Route 111, Smithtown NY danielgale.com 631.584.6600 ext.1609 c.631.335.7111 Each oce is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without [email protected] regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES The Mills Pond House, an Elegant Country Estate Built for William Wickham Mills II by bradley Harris, Smithtown Historian

I have been writing about the grand estates that once dotted the landscape throughout St. James. last month, I wrote about the emmets and the estates they owned in Head-of- the-Harbor. this article takes a look at the first large home built in Head-of-the-Harbor by William Wickham mills II in 1838.

the Mills pond House, off north Country road in st. James, actually stands within the boundaries of the incorporated village of Head-of-the-Harbor. today the house is owned by the town of smithtown and is now Mills Pond House the home of the smithtown called stony Brook neck, near “pole” is and where they were township arts Council. this ye road from smithtown to measuring from, and i haven’t house and its surrounding out- Brookhaven.” samuel smith, a got the foggiest.) buildings and acreage was once son of richard smith, had been But a later purchase in 1731 one of the finest estates in smith- given the land by his father who helps us out. in 1731, “timothy town and suffolk County, and described it in the following Mills increased his original was created by William Wick- way: “in length, east and west 100-acre farm by purchasing a ham Mills ii, a descendant of 160 poles, and in breadth 100 contiguous tract from Jonathan timothy Mills who had been the poles, excluding ye highway of 6 smith,” the son of Jonathan first of that name to settle in poles wide.” Why samuel smith smith i and grandson of richard smithtown. sold 100 acres of land to timothy smith. in 1732, timothy Mills timothy Mills was born in Ja- Mills, and what timothy Mills purchased an additional 521 maica in 1667, grew up in Ja- paid for it is not known, nor do acres of land “bounded as maica, and “on March 19, 1705” we know what the boundaries of followeth, on the north by said purchased 100 acres of land this parcel of land were. (one highway, on the east by from samuel smith “at a place would have to know how long a continued on facing page

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continued interests: growing wheat, turnips, these products provided the Brookhaven line or highway as- corn, ‘ris’, potatoes, flax, oats main sustenance for the family certained between said and apples. He raised sheep, and balanced numerous expen- Brookhaven and smithtown, and cows and swine, sold them as ditures for other goods and serv- bounded on the south side by stock or dressed as food, and ices: weaving, making ropes, the Country road that leads to their derivative products lard, help with sowing and reaping, the towns eastward, and butter, tallow, and hides. He sold making and repairing shoes and bounded on the west by land cider, bricks, and firewood. continued on following page that timothy Mills bought of adam smith deceased.” timothy smith became a prominent resident of smithtown and “his pur- EDDIE MAC’S chase of five hundred and twenty acres in 1732 established him as a major landholder and farmer.” (Zack studenroth, part 2: Mills pond House, an Historic structure report, smithtown planning department, december 1977, 2 YR., 24,000 MILE PARTS & LABOR p. 10.) WARRANTY ON ALL REPAIRS timothy Mills was married twice. He had two children by Summer Car Care SPeCial PrOFeSSiOnal brake ServiCe • spark Plug Replacement • Oil Change & Filter (includes • Premium Brake shoes $25 and up STARTING AT his first wife “before moving to 10W30 motor oil only - other types add’l) • Premium Front Disc Pads $25 and up smithtown: issac and Miriam. By • 4 tire Rotation • Complete Vehicle inspection • Resurface 2 Brake Drums or Disc Rotors $ 95 • Check thermostat • Check Complete Brake system 79 his second wife, sarah Long- • Drain & Fill Radiator with $ 95 6 Cyl. Add $10 • Any metallic Application $25 and up FRONt DisC OR up to 1 gal. Anti-freeze 109 8 Cyl. Add $20 • Rear Disc Brakes add’l REAR DRums botham, he had eleven: deliver- • Dexcool Additional • Platinum Plugs Add’l • Foreign Cars $30 Add’l most American Cars • trucks & Vans $45 Add’l • manuf. spec. Anti-freeze & other types of Anti-freeze add’l ance, Jonas, Jonathan, sarah, • Available at Participating locations Only. Call First. (VANs, tRANsVERsE & FuEl iNjECtED CARs sligHtlY HigHER) samuel, Martha, ruth, Mary, mOst AmERiCAN CARs COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER Elizabeth, timothy, and Jacob.” COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD When he died, timothy Mills “di- LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD raDiatOr COOlant ServiCe SPeCial vided his ample holdings equally Oil CHange SPeCialS • Drain & Fill Radiator with up to 1 gallon Anti-freeze between his six sons.” of these • Check & tighten Belts CONVENtiONAl sYNtHEtiC • Check thermostat six sons, “Jonathan emerges as Oil CHANgE Oil CHANgE • Dexcool additional $ 95 the most successful member of • Additional for manufacturer’s 49 spec. Anti-freeze Most American cars his generation, and it is to one of $ 95 $ 95 24 49 COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER his descendants, William Wick- includes FREE seasonal Check-up: LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD • up to 5 quarts of Oil • tire Rotation upon Request ham Mills i, that we owe the • Add’l Charges for Canister Filters • Add’l for mobil 1 Filters consolidation of the Mills pond COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER tire Saver$ PaCkage • Wheel Alignment LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD property in the nineteenth cen- • 4 Wheel Balance $ 95 tury.” • tire Rotation • Add’l charge for 109 stEERiNg & Most American cars (Zack studenroth, op. cit., p. 12) 4 Wheel Drive, trucks, Vans, susPENsiON CHECK “Jonathan Mills was born oc- FREE mini Vans, Foreign Cars, mag Wheels & suVs COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER tober 23, 1710 and died on the LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD same day in 1798.” He married twice. His first wife bore him six rebuilt Drive axleS WHEEL children and by his second wife $ 95 FREE ALIGNMENT he had two more sons: William 169 With Every Set of Monroe Struts or Shocks Wickham (b. 1760) and Jonathan inStalleD MOST AMERICAN CARS (b. 1761). as their older siblings LIFETIME WARRANTY AVAILABLE grew up, they relocated to other COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER communities while Jonathan and LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD William Wickham “remained at COuPOnS muSt PreSenteD at time OF ServiCe Mills pond to carry on the exten- WEDNESDAYS sive farming and land specula- 805 miDDlE COuNtRY RD., st. jAmEs ladies, Seniors tion.” Jonathan kept an account & veterans 10% OFF book from 1785-1806 that “de- Cannot be combined with 631-366-2500 any other offer. Limited time tails a full range of agricultural MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30-5:30 • SATURDAY 7:30-3:30 offer with coupon.

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The Mills Pond House continued from page 27 they took the ten orphaned chil- ‘bottoming chares.’ Goods pur- dren into their own home. Even chased included iron imple- so William Wickham Mills de- ments, hats, fish, dung, and cided against making any of his household items often procured brother’s children his heir and in- in new york City.” Jonathan stead he “invited a son of his seems to have led a strenuous half-brother Jacob, then living in life which apparently took its toll orange County, n.y., to come to since he died on august 25, live at Mills pond. the boy was 1806 when he was just 44. His his uncle’s namesake, William wife rachel “died shortly there- Wickham Mills.” Born on no- after on January 8, 1807” when vember 3, 1796, the boy was she was just 39. their ten chil- “about the age of 12” when he dren became “wards of moved into his uncle’s house. it Jonathan’s only full brother, is this William Wickham Mills Interior of the north parlor of the William Wickham.” (Zack stu- (1796-1861) who is responsible Mills Pond House. denroth, op. cit., pt. 2, p. 14.) for having the Mills pond House Editor’s Note: William Wickham Mills had built in 1838 and builds the land brad Harris is the town of Smithtown’s official Historian. brad was a High School inherited his father’s homestead and money he inherits into a Social Studies teacher who spent 30 at Mills pond in 1798. this house huge empire. (Zack studenroth, years teaching in Commack. as Historian is presumably the small wing at- op. cit., p. 14-15) he has written many newspaper articles tached to the Mills pond House on the history of our town, he has published pamphlets and written histories of today. Here he lived with his sec- But that story will have to wait Commack, Nesconset, St. James, Kings ond wife, deborah scott and until next time in the ongoing Park, Hauppauge and Smithtown branch. their only child, Eliza ann. so saga of the Mills family. He resides in St. James.

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2019 Dennis Cannataro Free Family Summer Concert Series the ever-popular dennis Can- are made possible by a generous begin promptly at 8 p.m., but it nataro Family summer Concert suffolk County grant secured by is recommended that you plan series kicks-off on thursday, July Legislator robert trotta. Bring on arriving early. Bring your 11, 2019 with Jimmy Kenny and your family and friends down to chairs or blankets with you! the pirate Beach Band and will enjoy these evenings of music no pEts or sMoKinG continue with a different band and fun. allowed! for five weeks. the concerts take in case of inclement weather place on the front lawn of the on the day of the event, please Jimmy Kenny & the Pirate smithtown Library Main Build- call 631-360-2480 ext. 231 or Beach Band ing, 1 north Country road and go to www.smithlib.org after thursday, July 11 | 8 p.m. 3:00 pm. pets beach Party tribute band and smoking are not per- Songs in the Attic mitted at the thursday, July 18 | 8 p.m. concerts. billy Joel tribute band this is the15th an- Just Sixties (60s) nual FrEE thursday, July 25 | 8 p.m. outdoor summer concert Way Back When (60s, 70s, 80s) series. the thursday, august 1 | 8p.m. shows are held on Strawberry Fields thursday thursday, august 8 | 8 p.m. evenings and beatles tribute band

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Face to Face: Artists Painting Artists Tracey through september 30, 2019 land) who have taken turns sit- Harris the Long island Museum, lo- ting for studio portraits of one painting cated at 1200 route 25a in another. Connie stony Brook, will present Face to artists themselves make ideal Fox Face: artists Painting artists, subjects. they understand the pa- a unique exhibition tience required in sitting for a at work, painting portraits of se- exploring how artists see other portrait, and the importance of lect volunteers. Visitors may artists. light, color, and texture filtered choose to sit for a portrait while How do artists look? How through brushes, canvas, paint the artists demonstrate the does an artist perceive and por- and the artist’s eye. artists also process behind their work. artists tray individuals in portraiture? inspire each other. they often scheduled to paint on June 23 and what if those individuals – live or work near one another, are doug reina, Kelynn alder their subjects – are fellow artists regularly show their work and and Kevin McEvoy, who all have themselves? Face to Face is a give feedback, and have formed works on display in the exhibi- unique exploration of artists distinct communities scattered tion. Face to Face, runs through painting other artists. the exhibi- throughout the region. this exhi- september 30 in the art museum. tion will begin with 19th and bition was the brainchild of local Long island Museum hours are early 20th century artists, such as artists douglas reina and ty thursday through saturday, 10 William sidney Mount, shepard stroudsburg, who have assisted a.m. to 5 p.m. and sunday from alonzo Mount, William Merritt in reaching out to the regional 12 noon to 5 p.m. admission is Chase, irving Wiles, and Fairfield community of painters from our $10/adults, $7/seniors, $5/stu- porter and feature approximately area. dents 6-17 and college students 60 works in total, including on June 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. with i.d. Children under six are works by more than 30 contem- Long island Museum visitors will admitted free. For additional in- porary artists (many working at have a chance to come face to formation visit longislandmu- least part of the year on Long is- face with the artists and see them seum.org or call 631-751-0066.

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Smithtown Historical Society Happenings since 1955 the smithtown His- ing the year. For further informa- torical society has worked to en- tion about any of their programs sure that the history of smithtown call 631-265-6768. township and our Long island heritage are preserved and inter- EVENTS preted for the education and en- Hooked on Crochet joyment of current and future Mondays & Saturdays | 10 a.m. generations. Caleb Smith House their mission is carried out 5 North Country Road through collection, conservation Smithtown | 631-265-6768 and preservation, research, exhi- Every other saturday and Mon- bitions, publications, educational storytime for children 3-5 day from June 22, 2019, you can programs, support of regional her- years with caregiver. 2nd Friday join in with the Crochet Club to itage organizations, living history of each month at 11 a.m. help beautify the grounds at the events, community library and discover a new theme through Historical society. all levels are archives. reading each month. register by welcome. the Historical society main- calling the Main Branch of the tains six houses and eight out- smithtown Library - 631-360- TALES FoR ToTS buildings at three locations: 2480. obadiah smith House, Caleb 631-360-2480 July 12 – beach smith House and their 22-acre Smithtown Historical Society’s august 9 – Summer Village of the Branch Historic dis- Roseneath Cottage september 13 – back to School trict site. 239 Middle Country Road october 11 – Fall the smithtown Historical soci- Smithtown november 9 – thankful ety, holds a number of events dur- FREE december 13 – Winter

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Jazz in the Gallery – The Art League Meets the Jazz Loft the art League of Long island February 13, 2020 “We hope people will come is proud to present a series of Swingin’ the blues out on a thursday evening – the Jazz performances to be held with the Eli yamin trio combination of wonderful music quarterly, in conjunction with in a great location at a great the Jazz Loft in stony Brook, in May 14, 2020 price is hard to beat,” said Har- the beautiful multi-level Jeanie the return of Vanessa trouble lan Fischer. tengelsen Gallery,located at 107 and tom Manuel, the founder and East deer park road in dix Hills. “the Great Women of Song” director of the Jazz Loft feels “that this is just one more way to July 9, 2020 keep Jazz alive and well on Long mardi Gras Parade island. the location and the set- featuring the Hot peppers!!!!!! ting are both awesome.” ticket prices are $20. For october 8, 2020 members of the art League of Dan Pugach trio Long island as well as seniors, SCHEDuLE with nicole Zuraitis on vocals the price is $15. tickets can be Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. purchased in advance at 631- this exciting new series is 462-5400, the art League’s web- August 8, 2019 sponsored by olivia and Harlan site, www.artleagueli.org, or they “master of Jazz” Fischer, of Head of the Harbor, can be purchased at the door. with the Warren Vache trio who have sponsored a monthly the art League of Long island concert series at the Jazz Loft in is located at 107 East deer park october 24, 2019 stony Brook, since it opened in road in dix Hills, ny. it is exit “Chatter Jazz” May of 2016. 42n on the northern state and with ray anderson and Friends www.thejazzloft.org exit 51n on the LiE.

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Discovering Long Island’s Voice and Her Own – Alicia Patterson and the Founding of Newsday the patterson, along with her third prize for its hard-hitting and, at smithtown husband, Harry F. Guggenheim, the time, relatively unique brand Library went on to successfully establish of investigative journalism. will Long island’s Newsday in sep- Geri solomon, assistant dean present a tember 1940. of special Collections at Hofstra special With patterson at the helm, the university, will examine how program in daily newspaper’s readership ex- alicia patterson altered the tra- the Long panded rapidly, reaching the jectory of her life and, in the island 100,000 circulation mark by process, became a true innovator room on 1949 and, in 1954, the publica- in the highly competitive new tuesday, tion was awarded its first pulitzer york newspaper industry. June 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. about alicia patterson and the founding of Newsday. Robert White 2019 at Gallery North though she was born into a Gallery north, located at 90 north Country family of prominent newspaper- road in setuaket, is pleased to present an ex- men, alicia patterson’s (1906- hibit of drawings, sketches, prints and small 1963) future in the business sculpture spanning the career of the late seemed uncertain at best, partic- sculptor robert White, going back to 1933. ularly when she was fired from For additional information call 631-751- her own father’s newspaper, the 2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org. Gallery New York Daily News, at the age hours are Wed.-sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. sunday Sketch for Can Grande of 21. despite this early setback, 12-5 p.m. Closed Mon. and tues. –roBErt WHitE

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The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings Studio Art Classes, Lectures & Exhibits – The Crossroads of Art & Community the atelier at Flowerfield is an EVENTS short and long poses. Easels and art studio steeped in the old mas- drawing boards are provided. open House ter tradition, unique in that pro- Friday, June 21, 5:30-8 p.m. fessional artists paint and teach Cast Drawing for Beginners Live art demos, tours, refresh- alongside their students in the or ments and introductions to in- north Light painting studio. per- Still Life Drawing and Painting structors. this is a FrEE event sonalized training in drawing or and is family friendly. this event and painting for artists of all Portrait Drawing & Painting also marks the beginning of the ages, at all levels of achievement w/live model new Middle and High school is offered. the atelier at Flower- 10 a.m.-1 p.m. portfolio development program - field is a non-profit 501(c)3 Mondays, tuesdays, a singular program organization located at 2 Flower- Wednesdays, thursdays, Fridays which includes year round clas- field, suite 15, in st. James. sical art training for youth. 6-9 p.m. if you would like to schedule a Wednesdays tour of the facilities or sign up for WoRKSHoP Fee: $55/class a FrEE trial class call 631-250- 9009 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Pastel Painting with Lana Ballot Plein Air Painting M-s, or email: July 12, 13, 14 | $400 tuesdays, 3-6 p.m. administrator@atelierflower- Learn to paint coastal landscapes Fee: 55/class field.org or visit their website at in pastel in the studio. www.atelierflowerfield.org Classical Art Foundations for STuDIo ART SuMMER Middle & High School Students ExHIBITIoNS CLASSES Mondays, 6-8 p.m. July 8-August 30 Masterworks 2019 Fee: $40/class Through September 30 Friday Night open Figure + $25 materials fee Mon.-Fri., 9am-9pm Fridays | 6-9 p.m. | 18 years & Drawing for Beginners 9am-5pm up Fee: $20/person, per class Wed., 2-5 p.m. | Fee: $55/class third annual exhibition of work June 28, July 5, 12 by atelier instructors, Workshop Work with a live nude model for Watercolor Painting guest instructors. a 3-hour, uninstructed session of tuesdays, 2-5 p.m. Fee: $55/class

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The Jazz Loft Happenings the Jazz Loft at stony Brook, EVENT SCHEDuLE $20/students, $15/children, located at 275 Christian avenue children under 5/free. in stony Brook, is an exhibition, Thursday, June 20 | 7 p.m. preservation, education and per- The Bad Little Big Band is a 12- Wednesday, June 26 formance center which houses a piece big band directed by pi- Jazz Loft Trio and Jam vast collection of jazz memora- anist, composer and arranger the Jazz Loft trio performs at bilia. the Jazz Loft hosts jam ses- rich iacona. Madeline Kole ac- 7 p.m. followed by an open jam sions, lectures on jazz and companies on vocals. tickets: at 8 pm. tickets: 7 p.m./$10; presents a variety of concerts. $25/adults, $20/seniors, 8 p.m./$5 some of the concerts in the com- $15/students, $10/children, ing months are sponsored by children under 5/free Thursday, June 27 | 7 p.m. olivia and Harlan Fischer of Interplay Jazz orchestra Head of the Harbor. Friday, June 21 | 7 p.m. 17-piece jazz big band performs Three Village Historical Society original compositions. the Jazz Loft is open thursday Prohibition Night. the Hot Club tickets: $25/adults, $20/seniors, through saturday, 12 noon to 5 of stony Brook, a 1920's era jazz $15/students, $10/children, p.m. tickets: adults/$10; seniors band performs for the annual children under 5/free 62+/$7; students/$5; children 12 prohibition night. tickets: and under are free. $25/adults, $20/seniors, Wednesday, July 3 For additional information and $15/students, $10/children, Jazz Loft Trio and Jam to purchase tickets visit children under 5/free the Jazz Loft trio performs at www.thejazzloft.org or call 631- 7 p.m. followed by an open jam 751-1895. subject to availability, Saturday, June 22 | 7 p.m. at 8 pm. tickets: 7 p.m./$10; tickets can be purchased at the Harry Allen Quartet. tickets: 8 p.m./$5 door before the event. $30/adults, $25/seniors, continued on page 50

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The Jazz Loft continued from page 48 $15/students, $10/children, $15/students, $10/children, Wednesday, July 10 | 1 p.m. children under 5/free children under 5/free Young At Heart: Celebrating Judy Garland. the series was Wednesday, July 17 Friday, July 19 | 7 p.m. designed for those with memory The Jazz Loft Trio and Jam The Iris ornig Quintet. loss or those who prefer their and The Art of Jazz Bassist and composer iris ornig’s jazz in the afternoon. the Jazz Loft trio compositions have been de- tickets: $10 performs at scribed as swinging, playful, 7 p.m. followed by straight ahead with plenty of Wednesday, July 10 an open jam at 8 twists and surprises. Jazz Loft Trio and Jam pm. While the tickets: $25/adults, $20/seniors, the Jazz Loft trio performs at 7 music plays artists $15/students, $10/children, p.m. followed by an open jam at from the atelier children under 5/free 8 pm. tickets: 7 p.m./$10; sketch a live 8 p.m./$5 clothed model. Saturday, July 20 | 5-9 p.m. tickets: 7 p.m./$10; BB&B! Barbecue, Beer & Blue- Thursday, July 11 | 7 p.m. 8 p.m./$5 grass. the taylor ackley Ensem- A Tribute to Jack Wilson ble will play outdoors in the Jazz trumpeter tom Manuel, the Thursday, July 18 | 7 p.m. Loft's Count Basie Garden per- 17 piece Jazz Loft Big Band and The Bad Little Big Band is a forming contemporary works pianist Max McBride pay tribute 12-piece big band directed by drawn from american roots to american jazz pianist, pianist, composer and arranger music including bluegrass, composer and band leader rich iacona. Madeline Kole country, western swing and old Jack Wilson. accompanies on vocals. tickets: time music. tickets: $40 includes tickets: $25/adults, $20/seniors, $25/adults, $20/seniors, beer and barbecue.

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The Art League of Long Island 2019 Happenings Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery WoRKSHoPS, LECTuRES, build their portfolios for college. 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills EVENTS sessions begin the week of July [Exit 42n - nortHErn statE To register, call the Art League 8. register online at Exit 51n - LiE] of Long Island at https://www.artleagueliregistra- 631-462-5400 631-462-5400 x222 tion.org/catalog/summer-pre-col- www.artleagueli.org. or visit www.artleagueli.org. lege-program or call All programs take place at the 631-462-5400 x222. Gallery admission is FrEE Art League Center GaLLEry Hours: 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills June 23 & 30 oR July 14 & 21 Mon-thurs: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.| $165 Fri: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Drawing from Photos: sat-sun: 11a.m.-4 p.m. Summer Art Adventure For Teens and Adults! Ages 5-14 ExHIBITS Learn valuable tips and tech- Looking for fun and creative niques focusing on composition, Diversity in Our Lives activities for your child this sum- shading and proportion, all of Through June 23 mer? the art League offers which will result in a realistic artwork representing the artist’s themed sessions led by Certified work of art! interpretations of diversity. instructors in a fun and relaxed Gallery Talk | FREE environment. sessions begin the June 28, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday June 9, 1-3 p.m. week of July 8 and take place at $135 paumanok Elementary school, Laughing Out Loud! Adobe Illustrator Crash Course 1 seaman neck road in dix Photography Competition this one-day class will help get Hills. register online at June 29 – August 4 you started producing amazing www.artleagueliregistration.org/s amateur and professional pho- graphics and illustrations for ummer-art-adventure or call 631- tographers’ photographic works books, flyers, magazines, 462-5400 x222. addressing humor, whimsy, websites, web-toons, and so laughter and all things that tickle Summer Pre-College Portfolio much more. the funny bone. Ages 15-18 June 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | $40 Reception | FREE the art League is offering two Managing Your Artist Life: Sunday, June 30, 3:30-5:30 p.m. 3-week sessions for high school Getting Better At Gallery Talk | FREE students to fully immerse them- Getting It Together Thursday, July 11, 7 p.m. selves in the creative process and this artist coaching workshop will include discussion, present information and have group and Your trusted Jeweler individual exercises on many for Over 40 Years... topics. specializing in custom designs June 30, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | $50 and expert jewelry repair Using Your Smartphone to Create and Edit Photos for All work done on premises. Exhibition Submission Learn basic set-ups for achieving CONGrAtS submission-quality photos of 2019 GrADS! your artwork with your smart phone for entrance into exhibitions. GoLd • diAMoNdS • SiLvER • wAtCh BAttERiES July 8 | Spinner Ring July 9 | Stackable & Stone Rings ST. JAMES JEWELRY 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | $80 + $20 materials fee for each session SHOPPE Follow us On Experience simple jewelry mak- 483 lake Avenue, st. James, ny 11780 ing in these exciting one-day workshops! Make a dynamic MEMBEr oF tHE 631-862-6775 St. JAMES cHAMBEr movable spinner ring using ster- oF coMMErcE www.stjamesjewelry.com ling silver and mixed metals. open Tuesday-Friday 10-5 • saturday 10-4 • Closed sunday & monday continued on page 85 OUR TOWN • JUNE 2019 – 53 –

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Long Island Museum 2019 Calendar 1200 Route 25A summer! also enjoy free admis- July 6, 7 p.m. Stony Brook, NY 11790 sion to the art Museum after Sunday Street Concert 631-751-0066 hours. the sunday street Concert series [email protected] presents the small Glories in www.longislandmuseum.org June 23, 1-4 p.m. concert. the Gene Casey Face-to-Face acoustic will open this concert. Hours: spend your afternoon with artists Visit www.sundaystreet.org for thursday-saturday, 10 a.m.-5 featured in the Face to Face exhi- advance discount tickets. if avail- p.m.; sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. bition and watch them create able, tickets may be purchased at (unless otherwise noted) portraits of lucky selected visi- the door on the day of the show. adMission: tors! artists doug reina, Kelynn Concert tickets do not include $10/adults, $7/seniors 62+, alder and Kevin McEvoy, all who museum admission. $5/students 6-17 years and have works on display, will treat college students with i.d. visitors to a taste of their work by July 9, 10 a.m. – 12 noon using them as the subjects. Senior Tuesday Please Note: all events are free When the museum is otherwise with museum admission, unless June 28, 6-9 p.m. closed to the public, seniors 62 otherwise noted. Call 631-751- Mount House Summer Soiree and older will take a FrEE, self- 0066 x212 to register where indi- Closed to the public for decades, guided tour of Face to Face: cated. For information about the Hawkins-Mount family home artists Painting artists, on display becoming a museum member call will be open for a very special in the art Museum. 631-751-0066 x246. evening. Guests will enjoy dinner, tours of the house, music by July 11, 6 – 8 p.m. ADuLT PRoGRAMS red skies Music Ensemble and a Summer Thursday AND EVENTS talk about William sidney Enjoy a walking tour of Walt June 20, 6-8 p.m. Mount’s life and career by Joshua Whitman’s arcadia after hours Summer Thursday ruff, deputy director, director with sBu scholars. on the eve of the summer sol- of Collections. reservations are stice, join LiM after hours for $150 per person or $250 per July 18, 6 – 9 p.m. food, drinks and crocheting fun couple. Visit longislandmu- Puttin’ on the Ritz as they prepare to have new seum.org/events for more infor- part 2 of the 80th anniversary trees wrapped later in the mation. event series includes dinner in the gallery among the world class carriage collection, followed by an outdoor concert by tom Manuel of the Jazz Loft and his eight-piece ensemble performing music from 1939, the year the LiM was born. reservations are $150 per person or $250 per couple. Visit longislandmuseum.org/events for more information.

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continued replicates an authentic Long is- the process and methods used by land wetlands environment as a carvers. a wonderfully preserved ExHIBITIoNS “natural habitat” for the display north shore duck boat and a Through June 23 of shorebirds and duck decoys. saltmarsh diorama is based on This is Me an early 20th century bayman’s Effie’s Hole, a small cove in east- this unique exhibition features shack, complete with tools, fur- ern L.i. where duck hunting was works by students from Mary- nishings and decoys in various a mainstay of life. haven Center of Hope residen- stages of completion, illustrates tial school and highlights the work of these talented artists. Maryhaven is a nonprofit, Long island based agency committed to helping persons with special needs realize their full potential. Through September 2, 2019 Walt Whitman’s Arcadia: Long Island Through the Eyes of a Poet & Painters Walt Whitman’s arcadia will present chosen passages from Whitman’s writings alongside more than 20 paintings by William sidney Mount, John F. Kensett, Lemuel Wiles and more. the stunning wooded landscapes, rustic scenery, and rugged shoreline that so capti- vated Whitman was equally fas- cinating to artists from across the region. Now through July 7, 2019 I Sing the Body Electric amateur and professional artists were invited to submit works inspired by the written word in this annual juried art competition. a panel of museum staff members selected for finalists for this exhibition and winners were chosen by an outside art professional. see works in all media, accom- panied by the artist’s inspiration for each piece. ongoing tHE CarriaGE MusEuM Eight galleries housing more than Siding Windows Roofing 100 horse-drawn vehicles and Insulated Vinyl Siding Vinyl Replacements Complete Replacement related artifacts explore the his- Imitation Wood Shakes Bays & Bows Re-Shingling tory of transportation before the Soffits & Fascia Specialty Shapes Repairs automobile became the every- Gutters & Leaders Double Hung Flashing man’s primary mode of trans- Entryways Casements portation in the u.s. Bayman’s Art Visitor’s CEntEr the Bayman’s art gallery

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Programs Offered at the Library the smithtown Library offers a credit card, cash, check or tues., June 25, 2:15-3:15 p.m. variety of programs during the money order to the smithtown Dear mrs. bird by aJ pearce. upcoming weeks and months. Library. to pay by credit card, registration encouraged. the Library has one number use the online payment option. (631-360-2480) which will For more information about pay- Sports Pages connect callers to all four Library ing by credit card, see the library Book Discussion Group buildings. the smithtown Build- website www.smithlib.org. if sMitHtoWn ing, is located at 1 north paying in cash, please bring Call for dates and times. Country road, smithtown. the exact change only. program fees No registration required. nesconset Building (administra- are non-refundable and non- tion Business office) is located at transferable. Check the Library’s Night owl Cafe Book Discussion 148 smithtown Blvd., nesconset. calendar or contact your local at tHE nEsConsEt starBuCKs the Commack Building is lo- building for availability. Out of thurs., June 27, 7:15-8:15 p.m. cated at 3 indian Head road, district residents should call the Homer’s Odyssey by Gwen Commack. the Kings park Build- Library for program availability. Cooper. registration encouraged. ing is located at 1 Church street, Kings park. Call for Library MoVIES AT THE LIBRARY Smithtown Book hours. Discussion Group sMitHtoWn For more information visit the sMitHtoWn Friday, June 21, 2 p.m. library website at thurs., June 20, 10:15-12:15 & 6:15 p.m. www.smithlib.org. p.m. the Story of a New Name If beale Street Could talk you may register at the above by Elena Ferrante. No registration rated: r, runtime: 119 min. phone number for programs un- required. Friday, June 28, 2 p.m. less otherwise noted. Puzzle Historical Non-fiction rated: r, runtime: 103 min. REGISTRATIoN INFoRMATIoN Book Discussion Group nEsConsEt in-person, online and tele- sMitHtoWn Call for movies, dates and times. phone registration for all pro- thursday, July 18 grams is required and begins one 10:30-11:30 or 2:30-3:30 p.m. BooK DISCuSSIoN GRouPS month prior to program date un- the Glass Universe: How the less otherwise noted. programs Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion ladies of the Harvard that require fees can be paid by nEsConsEt continued on facing page scotty’s masonry Deepwells Farm Historical Society Presents 631-872-1076 • Fireplaces Save the Date: • Stone & Brick Veneer August 17, 2019 • Outdoor Kitchens & Celebrate Woodstock’s 50th Pizza Ovens Anniversary right here on Long Island with 4 hours of music • Patios, Stoops & featuring some of LI’s best tribute bands playing the music of the 1969 Walkways Woodstock Festival. • Retaining Walls Call 631-862-2020 for details. Licensed & Insured Est. 1986 • St. James, NY Residential & Commercial OUR TOWN • JUNE 2019 – 57 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

continued programs, finding, saving and media program about the com- Observatory took the measure of deleting files, basic internet edy duo, Bud abbott and Lou the Stars by dava sobel. In-per- searching and more. Mouse skills Costello. son registration only. will be covered. BEADED MEMoRY ExPLoRING LoNG ISLAND’S WIRE BRACELET ADuLT PRoGRAMS uNDERWATER WoRLD nEsConsEt WHAT IS THE CLouD? nEsConsEt tuesday, July 2, 7-8:30 p.m. sMitHtoWn tuesday, June 25, 7-8 p.m. Fee: $10 Friday, June 21, 10-11 a.m. Follow Chris paparo, aka the Make a memory wire bracelet do you get confused when “Fish Guy,” on an underwater using crystals and metal beads. you hear the phrase “the cloud?” tour of Long island. Enjoy amaz- Each bracelet will have a heart What is it? What can it do for ing photographs and videos of charm for extra bling. different you? this lecture will answer local fish, crustaceans, mollusks crystal colors will be available these questions as well as intro- and other assorted invertebrates for you to choose from. duce many popular cloud serv- while learning interesting facts DIP A STICK FoR DIABETES ices from companies like about those creatures you might sMitHtoWn Google, apple, dropbox and Mi- encounter on a fishing trip or a tues., July 2, 12-1 p.m. crosoft. stroll down the beach. More than 1 in 4 people have CoMPuTER BASICS ABBoTT AND CoSTELLo diabetes or pre-diabetes and are sMitHtoWn AN AMERICAN CoMEDY Duo unaware of it. Join allison Beatty, Monday, June 24, 7-8 p.m. sMitHtoWn founder and president of the Learn the basics of using a Wed., June 26, 7-8:30 p.m. non-profit organization dip a Windows-based computer in- Film history presenter Glenn stick for diabetes, as she talks cluding how to open and close andreiev will provide this multi- continued on following page

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Library Programs continued from page 57 on the hits of today and about the importance of early di- yesterday. abetes diagnosis in order to re- MAH JoNGG PARTY duce the risk of diabetes nEsConsEt complications. Wed., July 10, 10 a.m.-12 noon Fee: $5 FILM AND DISCuSSIoN Join friends and fans of Mah sMitHtoWn Jongg – win prizes and have fun. Friday, July 5, 6:30-8:30 p.m. this event is open to all levels of Join Joyann Cirigliano of the play; no supplies are required Four Harbors audubon society armstrong and aldrin to the and instruction will be available for a film viewing and light dis- moon’s surface, known as the as needed. cussion of topics related to our Lunar Module, was built right environment. this APoLLo AT 50 - L.I.’S RoLE IN here on Long island, by the month’s movie will be Plastic THE RACE To THE MooN Grumman Corporation. Learn Paradise - the Great Pacific sMitHtoWn more about the apollo space Garbage Patch. tues., July 30, 7-8:30 p.m. program, the development and Fifty years ago, on July 20, construction of the Lunar Mod- ACouSTIC AFTERNooN 1969, the world watched as ule, and Long island’s role in this WITH JoJo LEoNE apollo 11 astronauts, neil arm- historic period of space explo- nEsConsEt strong and Buzz aldrin took their ration, as a Cradle of aviation saturday, July 6, 2-3:30 p.m. first steps on the moon. While Museum Educator reflects on the Come in from the heat and many are familiar with this land- 50th anniversary of this signifi- relax with acoustic singer Jojo mark event, few may realize that cant achievement. Leone as he puts his own touch the spacecraft that transported continued on facing page

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continued Call for dates and times. AARP Classes Weekly group will work on sMitHtoWn oNGoING ADuLT PRoGRAMS independent projects. No thurs., July 11, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. registration required. nEsConsEt Adult Game Day Call for dates and times sMitHtoWn Open Knit and Crochet Night KinGs parK Fridays, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. sMitHtoWn tues. & Wed., July 9 & 10 nEsConsEt Call for dates, 5-7 p.m. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. both days Mondays, 12-3 p.m. Experienced crafters and begin- Fee: $20 with an aarp member- Call for additional dates and ners are welcome to knit and ship card; $25 without. Only times. crochet with other enthusiasts. checks or money orders will be We provide the space, tables No registration required. accepted. and chairs. No registration Defensive Driving required. telephone, online and in-person TEEN PRoGRAMS Adult Writers Group registration is ongoing. Classes GRADES 6-12 sMitHtoWn are open to smithtown Library the smithtown Library offers a Call for dates and times. cardholders only until one week variety of programs geared to- Meet with a local group to share prior to the program, when, ward teens. Join one or join all – ideas and get feedback on your space permitting, all individuals you’re sure to have a great time! latest writing efforts. No are welcome to register. open to (In-person, online or telephone registration required. all adult drivers regardless of registration for all programs is age. Bring your license to class. required and ongoing.) Art Group Must have a library card to regis- sMitHtoWn ter; one registration per library continued on following page tuesdays, 12-2:15 p.m. card.

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Library Programs continued from page 59 DIY CLoTHESPIN a variety of literature-based PHoTo FRAME programs which include a wide VoLuNTEER nEsConsEt range of activities are offered oPPoRTuNITIES thursday, June 27, 3-4 p.m. throughout the school year. Each a variety of volunteer opportu- Kick off the summer by creat- children’s department provides nities will be offered at the ing a unique photo frame to specialized programs, unique to Library throughout the year. one hang your warmest memories to each building. hour of community service will come. be given. register for this pro- PRESCHooL SuMMER SPACE JAM-BoREE gram. Call for dates and volun- DANCE PARTY nEsConsEt teer opportunities. nEsConsEt (3-5 years w/adult) saturday, June 29, 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2:30-3 p.m. this summer will be out of this CoSMIC BEADING Celebrate the start of summer world. teens will welcome the nEsConsEt with music, dancing and beach warm weather with games, a tuesday, June 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m. ball fun. movie, video games and crafts. Beads, buttons, bookmarks and more. you will create jew- CHILDREN’S PRoGRAMS elry and bookmarks with galaxy inspired beads. register in person, online or by phone for all Children’s pro- PuPPY SToRYTIME GETTING READY To BABYSIT grams – 631-360-2480 unless sMitHtoWn (2-4 years w/adult) nEsConsEt otherwise noted. Call the Library Monday, June 24, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Wed., June 26, 4:30-7:30 p.m. for dates and times and age re- Enjoy stories and rhymes this course is designed to help strictions for aLL programs. about adorable puppies and tweens and teens develop the Visit the Library website at make a cute puppy craft. skills necessary for the responsi- www.smithlib.org for a complete bility of being a sitter – child program listing and additional uPCYCLED BIRD FEEDERS safety, developmental stages of details or go to the Library and nEsConsEt (5-8 years) childhood and how to plan ac- pick up a program flyer. Wed., June 26, 3-3:45 p.m. tivities that are age-appropriate. Note: each child must have read fun stories about our Hands-on activities and course his/her own library card to regis- feathered friends and make certification are included. ter for programs. homemade all-natural bird feeders using everyday materials.

CoNSTRuCTIoN ZoNE nEsConsEt (2-4 years w/adult) thurs., June 27, 10-10:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m.-12 noon OF ST. JAMES put on your hard hats and bring your little construction workers Dr. Gary DiBenedetto to build with all types of blocks. PEDIATRIC/FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR SEASHELL SHARPIE ART Graduation nEsConsEt (8-12 years) Give Your Friday, June 28, 2:30-3 p.m. Special Get creative and turn ordinary Graduate (June-July) seashells into works of art using $20 sharpies and your imagination. the Gift of family member 1st evaluation GAME oN Health & treatment nEsConsEt (6-12 years) saturday, June 29, 11-11:45 a.m. No Appointments... We are a Walk-In. it’s a hole-in-Fun when we Open Tuesday & Thursday 3-6 play mini golf in the Library. stay Just stop by & change your family’s life forever! cool with crafts, snacks and Family Friendly Fees some super-sized games. 320 Lake Ave., Front Office (across from the Post Office) continued on facing page

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Library Programs continued oNGoING PRoGRAMS Fri., June 28, 10:30-11 a.m. a time of nursery rhymes and THE JESTER JIM SHoW Creation Station songs for baby. Siblings are nesconset (5-12 years) (Families w/children under 12) welcome. thurs., July 11, 7-8 p.m. sMitHtoWn Jester Jim is back with his hi- saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. larious plungerific show, filled Come to the Library during these with juggling, balancing stunts hours and complete some cool and beatboxing. crafts. No registration required. Pajama Storytime LEGO League sMitHtoWn (3-6 years w/adult) sMitHtoWn (5-12 years) Wed., June 26, 7-7:30 p.m. Call for dates and times Come to the Library in your paja- FAMILY MoVIE NIGHT Bring your imagination to this mas for stories and songs. Bring oN THE LAWN block party and construct your a favorite stuffed animal if you’d sMitHtoWn own creations using the Library’s like. Siblings are welcome. For families with children LEGo bricks. under 12 Terrific Threes tuesday, august 13, 8 p.m. Nursery Rhyme Time sMitHtoWn rain date: Wed., aug. 14 (birth-35 months w/adult) (36-47 months w/adult) toy Story sMitHtoWn Wed., June 19, 10-10:45 a.m. rated G; runtime 81 min. sat., Jun. 22, 29, 10-10:30 a.m. Enjoy free play, stories, crafts and Enjoy an evening movie on the nEsConsEt circle time. lawn. Bring chairs or blankets thurs., June 20, 6:30-7p.m. Siblings are welcome. and we will supply the popcorn. sat., June 22, 10-10:30 a.m. continued on page 78

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Pets for Adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter submitted by the are a variety of male and female Smithtown animal Shelter kittens available to adopt or fos- the town of smithtown ani- ter, from red-headed to cobalt mal shelter and adoption Center, blue, calico and tortoise shell located at 410 East Main street domestic short-hair and long… if in smithtown, has pets in need of you are looking for a fun-loving, adoption. the Center is open yarn-tossing ball of love, stop in Monday through Friday from 8 at the smithtown animal shelter a.m. to 5 p.m., saturday from 8 today and find your purr-fect a.m. to 4 p.m.; sunday by ap- soulmate or two! pointment only. the smithtown animal and Thinking About Adoption: adoption Center is proud to in- the troduce this month’s Special Pet smithtown of the month Kix; an older fella animal & with an unlimited supply of love adoption to give one lucky family. Kix is a Center’s 16 year old male/neutered cat primary who was found injured, limping concern along the road. thanks to med- is finding ical attention and a tremendous the perfect home for each animal amount of tLC, Kix has made a that finds his/her way to the shel- wonderful recovery living at the ter. the animal Control officers animal shelter. He is extremely at the smithtown animal & friendly and will often reach out adoption Center will go out of his little white paw for attention their way to ensure both the res- whenever a human walks into are up-to-date on current vac- cued and rescuer are made for his room. Everyone who meets cines and have received full one another. if you have other him falls in love with him! workups by a board certified Vet- pets, you can arrange to bring Kix is neutered, current on erinarian. your four-legged family member vaccinations; dewormed; if you are interested in meeting into the shelter or we can set up monthly flea & tick prevention any of the wonderful dogs and an at home Meet & Greet to see applied, microchipped and cats at the smithtown animal & how your prospective family FeLV/FiV negative. adoption Center, please call member does with other family He’s house-trained, good with ahead to book an hour to prop- members, pets or the household other cats, dogs and kids. Kix is erly interact with them in a do- itself. looking for a Furrever Home, mestic setting. to inquire about the pet of the where he can be cared for and month or to meet your potential loved for the remainder of his Kittens Kittens & More Kittens: soulmate, please call the smith- nine lives. there is certainly in no short town animal & adoption Center all dogs and cats at the shelter supply of kittens. Currently there at 631-360-7575.

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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2019 – 64 – IN THE SCHOOLS

Smithtown East Student Honored as National Merit Scholar smithtown High school East sen- the Quiz Bowl team and plays both ior ian Winkeler has been named a volleyball and tennis. outside of 2019 national Merit scholar. He is school, he is a certified EMt and a among the 2,500 winners of the volunteer with the nissequogue 2019 national Merit $2,500 schol- Fire department. Winkeler will be arship. the winners were selected attending stony Brook university in from a pool of more than 15,000 fi- the fall, majoring in biochemistry. nalists. Winkeler is a member of the na- Smithtown High School East senior tional, Math, English and tri-M Ian Winkeler has been named a honor societies. He also plays the 2019 National Merit Scholar. He is pictured with Smithtown High alto saxophone in the school’s jazz School East Principal Dr. Kevin Simmons. ensemble. Winkeler is a member of Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District

SMITHTOWN EAST RESEARCHERS SCORE TOP AWARDS AT ISEF... Smithtown High School East’s ThINK discovery science research students competed at the International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix, Ari- zona, in May. Pictured here is Smithtown High School East science research coor- dinator Maria Zeitlin with students An- thony D’Amore and Matthew Mullahy, who both received second place for their work in animal sciences and behavioral sciences, respectively. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District

SMITHTOWN SENIOR SCHOLARS RECOGNIZED...

For maintaining a 4.0 GPA for four consecutive years of high school, 95 Smithtown High School East seniors were honored as Gold Cord recipients during their annual Gold Cord Awards ceremony on May 23, 2019. Each student was called to the stage for recognition, a look back at their most memorable high school moments and to highlight future college and career goals. Smithtown H.S. East Principal Dr. Kevin Simmons presented each student with their gold cord and certificate while guidance counselors announced the receipients’ names. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District

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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2019 – 66 – DESIGN IDEAS

Preparing for Summer Entertaining by Natalie Weinstein, allied aSID, IDS

i hope all of you had a great Memo- rial day – perhaps celebrating with friends and family or just taking some well needed quiet time for yourself to relax and unwind as well as remember those who fought for our country. For the slow starters among us, it probably was a weekend of getting the pool ready, trying to organize outdoor play equipment, fixing bicycles so you can Backyard entertaining actually ride them, cleaning the paper goods that can just be the patio and have the barbeque outdoor furniture or buying new trashed. set up your entertaining off to the side – but not too far – cushions, making the grill ready area in advance to make sure so guests can visit with the chef for use, hopefully checking hoses you have enough tables and and talk about the yankees (or and tubes as well as cleaning the seating. stock up on insect repel- the Mets). racks thoroughly. and how is the lent, antihistamine for bug bites, i love it when people ask if yard looking? there are many and citronella pots. and what they can bring something they plants in pots that can decorate about an ice chest? While you’re like to cook. it adds real flavor to your porch and patios and still out shopping – ask yourself if the event in more ways than one. many in-the-ground plants to you need a few more fun games My guest list is always varied and bring color to your garden. for kids as well as adults, like there’s a smorgasbord of people in short are you getting ready badminton or croquet? are there as well as food. so if you’ve been for the shortest fun time, be- enough pool toys to go around? meaning to return invitations all tween the 4th of July and Labor and here’s a terrific crowd winter, use the summer as a day, to enjoy the outdoors? if the pleaser – a karaoke machine! i happy time to entertain while answer is yes, then you are all found a great portable one two keeping wear and tear on your set to make the most of those summers ago and it was the best home to a minimum. lazy days of summer (Who said party mixer when guests don’t that?). so let’s all look forward to know each other. they instantly summer entertaining when the become new friends through Editor’s Note: inside of your house gets to stay music. if you’re worried about natalie Weinstein is an allied asid, ids interior designer, media personality, “company neat” because the annoying the neighbors, just in- author, speaker, and president of major space used is the great vite them! natalie Weinstein design associates, outdoors. setting an outdoor table is fun a full service interior design firm outdoor entertaining is far and easy. Just see what’s growing (www.natalieweinstein.com). she is also owner of uniquely natalie, a more relaxed, but once again, in your garden and fill some quality consignment furniture and good planning can help you vases with fresh flowers for table accessory shop in st. James. enjoy your guests, stress free. so dressing. i like to place my tables Join www.nataliesclub.com for FrEE make your shopping list before for guests on the lawn and create seminars, tips, and discounts. For more you get to the supermarket to shade over them with standing information about natalie Weinstein design associates, call 631-862-6198 or avoid run backs. Find some umbrellas. i have a variety of col- email at [email protected]. “summer pretty” dishwasher safe orful tablecloths that go together For more information about uniquely plastic dishes and “go withs” so but aren’t matching, and plastic natalie Quality Consignment, no one is worried about break- dishes that co-ordinate. i set up call 631-686-5644 or visit age, or great looking heavy duty the bar and main buffet table on www.uniquelynatalie.com

OUR TOWN • JUNE 2019 – 67 – FINANCIAL FOCUS

Do You Have a Business Succession Strategy? by Scott Posner, cession strategies, including: CFP, CrPC, a.a.m.S. Giving if you own a business, the business away you’ve always got plenty to you can leave your busi- think about: sales, marketing, ness to your children, but if employees, competition, in- you transfer it during your dustry trends, consumer pref- lifetime, you may be able to erences – the list goes on and obtain some valuable bene- on. it’s easy to get so caught fits. For example, by relin- up in your work that you quishing control gradually, might not take time to think you can be reassured that about retirement. But if and your children will be able to when that day arrives, you’ll manage the business on want to be prepared – which take effect while you’re alive or their own. this strategy may also means you need a business suc- after you’ve passed away. your offer tax benefits. you can give cession plan. decision should be based on your business away outright, but and you will have to put con- several factors, including your you may want to consider using siderable thought and effort in family situation, the nature of a trust or family limited partner- selecting such a plan, because your business, and your overall ship, both of which may allow you’ve got several choices. you financial position (including the you to control the business for as could keep the business in your composition of your investment long as you want, while still re- family. you could offer it to an portfolio), but, at the outset of ceiving a regular income stream. employee or an outsider. you your search, you may want to could design a plan that will know about some popular suc- continued on page 77

OUR TOWN • JUNE 2019 – 68 – NATURE PAGES For Kids (and Adults)

Birds – Those Funny Little Creatures by Sally Wellinger anyone who says a bird is a bird has really never looked closely at those amazing little creatures. First of all, their bones are hollow, which makes them very light for their size. the wings of a bird have evolved with a very cool function, they help them fly! Feathers and wings help keep them aerody- namic. some birds can fly at amazing speeds and heights. Birds share many similarities; however different types of birds can vary quite a bit from one an- Eagle Mobbed by Crows Photo © David Dixon (cc-by-sa/2.0 other. Even birds hanging out in the these birds were released that grasped in its talons. these birds same group in your backyard can year, and today all of the star- banding together is called mob- be very different. Have you ever lings we see in the united states bing and is a way for them to had a large group of blackbirds are descended from those 100 frighten larger predators away. land in your yard? next time, birds. they also might use this tech- look very closely. there are prob- if you see a blackbird with a nique for territorial reasons. ably many different types of birds brown head, that is a cowbird. squirrels and chipmunks have within that flock. the blackbirds Cowbirds are interesting little been known to join the bird with a small red stripe on their creatures, in that they do not lay mobbing, especially if the hawk wings are red-winged blackbirds. eggs in their own nest, nor do has targeted one of their own. these birds are migratory and they raise their own young. they squirrels are able to mimic the are often considered the first sign are considered a brood parasite, mobbing cry of birds which will of spring once they arrive on because sometimes a female help congregate the birds with Long island. red-winged black- cowbird will remove another them to mob the hawk. nature birds predominantly eat seeds bird’s eggs and leave her own in can be pretty amazing if you and will travel long distances for the nest for that bird to raise. think about it! their food. the common grackle often, the cowbird just leaves if this has sparked your interest is a dark iridescent bird; some- her eggs along with the others, in our little feathery friends, times instead of black it looks resulting in her offspring being there are a few organizations in purplish, and if the sun hits it just raised with a different type of the area that you might want to right, it appears bluish. these bird. Even if the cowbird female look into. one of the largest and birds will eat just about anything doesn’t remove the existing eggs, closest is the Four Harbors including garbage. they are one the smaller birds have a difficult audubon society that hosts a of the biggest culprits for eating time surviving as the larger cow- free bird walk at avalon in stony corn in corn fields, but sadly we bird hatchling will eat more than Brook the second saturday of blame the crow. perhaps we its share of the food, or even every month. they also sponsor should change the name of push the smaller hatchlings out Friday movie nights at the smith- scarecrows to scaregrackles. of the nest. town Library. to learn more the starlings are another What is most interesting about about Four Harbors audubon so- blackbird. they have a yellow these birds, is that no matter how ciety, visit their website beak and often have little white different they are, they all band http://fourharborsaudubon.com/ spots or streaks in their feathers. together to go after a threat. if a these birds are actually invasive; hawk comes swooping down in Editor’s Note: your backyard, often all the other Sally Wellinger, a St. James resident for they arrived in north america over 30 years, is a wife and mother of from Europe in 1890 when a birds in the yard will band to- four children. She is a NYS elementary group of shakespeare fans in gether and go after that hawk. teacher certified in PK-6 grade, biology new york City wanted all of the their calls get extremely loud as and General Science grades 7-12 and is they swoop in and swipe at the an outdoor environmental educator. Sally birds that were mentioned in will be writing nature inspired articles shakespeare to reside in the hawk. occasionally, the hawk each month. united states. one hundred of will drop whatever animal it has

OUR TOWN • JUNE 2019 – 69 – NATURALLY SPEAKING

Summer Time and The Living Is Easy by June a. liardi summer time and the living is easy, i hope yours is. as the temperatures heat up your garden plants may be looking a little down-in-the-dumps. spring blooms may have faded away leaving your garden beds a little sparse looking. First take a critical look to see what can be removed, moved or cut back. then take advantage of summer sales on perennials. pick up take your garden well into the 30. Good luck. some annuals too, to tuck in the autumn season. this is a nice, refreshing punch empty spots between the peren- another type of garden that is you may want to try for your July nials. you can also plant some easy to put together is a rock gar- 4th get together: Combine a bot- fast-growing seeds like cosmos den. it is nice for a small area tle of pomegranate/cranberry and zinnia. you will have to and/or a sunny spot. you will juice, fresh strawberries, blueber- make sure to keep everything need to choose small alpine ries and raspberries, add a bottle well watered, the soil will dry plants. Create a miniature land- of sparkling water and float or- out quickly in the heat and hu- scape with interesting rocks or ange slices on top. For the older midity. add some fertilizer and lava rocks. Lava rocks can easily crowd add some vodka. mulch also. be sculpted to form growing Hope you can enjoy this beau- place a few colorful pots areas for the small plants. these tiful summer month, it is what a among the plants in the garden plants also grow very nicely in a lot of us wish for all year. Lay in to quickly fill in empty spaces, trough, a shallow stone planter the cool grass and look at the this will add new color and tex- similar to a bonsai container. clouds, take a walk in the warm ture to your garden bed. Make sure to use a well-draining summer rain, catch a sunset at you could also add some soil mix when planting. these the beach, look up at the stars pieces of garden art, a birdbath, plants, for the most part, do not and watch the lightening bugs fly statue or gazing ball, perhaps. if like to sit in soggy soil. about looking for love. For ages farmers have planted you have an old wooden chair, “Everywhere water is a thing their crops based on the moon repaint it with a color such as of beauty, gleaming in the dew- phases, it is said that the moon lavender or light blue and place drops, singing in the summer it in the garden. it could hold a in its cycles affects plant growth. rain.” –JoHn BaLLantinE GouGH container of plants or have Here are some vegetables and climbing plants grow up onto it. their summer planting dates. Editor’s Note: Beans, 7/2-15, broccoli 7/2-7, June liardi, a St. James resident for over use your imagination for other 30 years, is a wife and mother of three eye-catching hard-scaping. they carrots 7/1, 7/17-21, kale 7/2-16, sons. June will be writing articles on are nice surprises for your garden 7/31, peas 7/15-16, 7/31, gardening, nature related craft projects visitors. these quick changes can spinach 7/31, turnips 7/1, 7/17- and family activities.

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Alzheimer’s Disease, Early Diagnosis and Hearing Checks by William Kent fatigue, tension, stress, de- there are many families within pression, and diminished our community coping with psychological and overall alzheimer’s and the challenges it health. presents. it is important to ensure Caregivers of people that the hearing health of those with alzheimer’s are urged in our community with to also address their own alzheimer’s is appropriately hearing health – recogniz- managed. Hearing loss, when ing the negative impact left unaddressed, can compound that untreated hearing loss the difficulties that people with can have on their own alzheimer’s and their families al- quality of life and emo- ready face, however in many tional well-being. Care- cases, the appropriate use of givers can determine if hearing aids can benefit people they need a comprehen- with alzheimer’s. sive hearing check by a there is strong evidence that hearing professional by hearing impairment contributes taking a free, quick, and to the progression of cognitive confidential online dysfunction in older adults. un- hearing test at managed hearing loss can inter- www.hearingcheck.org. warning signs of alzheimer’s rupt the cognitive processing of sergei Kochkin, phd, Better should see a doctor to find the spoken language and sound, re- Hearing institute’s executive di- cause: gardless of other coexisting con- rector says: “alzheimer’s disease • Memory loss that disrupts daily ditions. But when an individual is a heart-wrenching illness that life has both alzheimer’s and hearing poses many challenges for the • Challenges in planning or solv- loss, many of the symptoms of individual, family and caregiver. ing problems hearing loss can interact with Early detection, diagnosis, and • difficulty completing familiar those common to alzheimer’s, intervention are critical because tasks at home, at work or at making the disease more difficult they provide the best opportuni- leisure than it might be if the hearing ties for treatment, support, and • Confusion with time or place loss had been addressed. planning. With the summer • trouble understanding visual studies have shown that al- months upon us, and we are see- images and spatial relation- though a significantly higher per- ing family and friends more fre- ships centage of people with quently, it is important that each • new problems with words in alzheimer’s disease may have of us remain vigilant to the early speaking or writing hearing loss than their normally signs of alzheimer’s in the peo- • Misplacing things and losing aging peers, they are much less ple we love.” the ability to retrace steps likely to receive attention for • decreased or poor judgment their hearing needs. a compre- about alzheimer’s disease • Withdrawal from work or so- hensive hearing assessment (sourCE: aLZHEiMEr’s assoCiation) cial activities should be part of any alzheimer’s disease is a type • Changes in mood and person- alzheimer’s diagnosis and any of dementia that causes prob- ality hearing loss should be ad- lems with memory, thinking and For more information about dressed. By addressing the hear- behavior. symptoms usually de- the 10 warning signs of ing loss, we can help improve velop slowly and get worse over alzheimer's disease, early detec- quality-of-life for those who have time, becoming severe enough to tion and diagnosis, contact the alzheimer’s and help them live interfere with daily tasks. today, alzheimer’s association at as fully as possible. an estimated 5.4 million ameri- www.alz.org/10signs. numerous studies have linked cans are living with alzheimer’s, untreated hearing loss to a wide and they are supported by nearly Editor’s Note: William Kent is Director of long Island range of physical and emotional 15 million caregivers. Hearing, a family owned and operated conditions, including impaired alzheimer’s disease is now the audiology and Hearing Instrument Prac- memory and ability to learn new sixth-leading cause of death in tice since in 1985. they have offices in tasks, reduced alertness, the united states. Nassau and Suffolk Counties and can be increased risk to personal safety, any individual experiencing reached at 1-800-698-5200 for questions about this article and hearing loss. irritability, negativism, anger, one or more of the following 10

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Ask Ron Villano Dear ron, feel that I cannot exclude one of my wedding is coming up in the them and that both must be invited. next year and my fiancé and I have I’m interested in an outsider’s a dilemma. I have two uncles on opinion. What do you think? my father’s side of the family who – Conflicted do not speak to each other. One of them, we’ll call him “Dan,” is very dear Conflicted, close with my fiancé and I. We see this is quite the dilemma! Uncle Dan and his wife on a regu- i believe you have several options. Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, lar basis and have a loving relation- the first is to simply say nothing, ASAC, CCH is the leading ship with them. On the other hand, invite both uncles, and let them expert in working through Uncle “Harry” is very close with manage their own emotions and change. As a father who lost his 17-year old son in an auto my mother and father but does not make their own decision about at- accident, he always speaks have a very active relationship with tending or not. the second option is from the heart. As a licensed my fiancé and I. We see Uncle to speak to both of them directly. mental health counselor, he Harry a few times a year and have Let them know that you love them guides others on how to work very limited contact. I do not have and would like both of them to be through difficult times. As a any ill feelings toward either uncle in attendance. you may even national speaker and author and I feel as though both of them choose to disclose to them that they of The Zing, Ron has ap- are acting immature in regards to will not have to sit at the same table peared on TV and radio the conflict that keeps them from or interact at all – simply coexist throughout the world. He speaking. However, I don’t know peacefully. From there, take a step will help you to Embrace the what to do for my wedding. I worry back and let them make their own Power of Change in your per- that Uncle Dan will not show up if decisions. the third option is to sonal and professional life. Uncle Harry is invited. my parents continued on page 77

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How to Prevent Summer Sports Injuries by Dr. linda m. bocchichio

Most sports injuries occur when physical stresses are placed upon unconditioned bodies. the majority of ameri- cans are inactive and sedentary, despite the current interest in fitness. only one of three adults in the u.s. exercises regularly. inactivity leads to unconditioned muscles, joints and tendons. the number one way to pre- Muscular Tone & Flexibility and other joints. see your doctor vent summertime sports injuries this is achieved through daily of chiropractic to assure that is proper body conditioning. stretching and yoga. stretching your spine is in proper alignment proper body conditioning improves agility and reduces the before beginning any strenuous consists of the following: chance of injury. exercise program.

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Osteoarthritis by richard Greco, Pt, atC, prior injury to a specific joint, or lying down for long periods CSCS especially a weight-bearing • pain during activity that is re- “arthritis” is a term used to de- joint (such as the hip or knee), lieved by rest scribe inflammation of the joints. are at increased risk for devel- osteoarthritis (oa) is the most oping oa. • Cracking, creaking, crunching, common form of arthritis and or other types of joint noise • occupation. Jobs that require usually is caused by the deterio- repetitive squatting, bending, • pain when you press on the ration of a joint. typically, the and twisting (eg, construction, joint weight-bearing joints are af- landscaping, childcare) are risk fected, with the knee and the hip • increased bone growth around factors for oa. people who being the most common. the joint that you may be able perform jobs that require pro- oa affects daily activity and is to feel longed kneeling (eg, miners, the most common cause of dis- flooring specialists) also are at ability in the us adult popula- How Is It Diagnosed? high risk. tion. although oa does not osteoarthritis is typically diag- always require surgery, such as a nosed by your doctor using an x- joint replacement, it has been es- ray, but there are signs that may timated that the use of total joint lead your physical therapist to replacement in the us will in- suspect you have oa. Joint stiff- crease 174% for hips and 673% ness; difficulty moving; joint for knees by the year 2030. cracking, creaking, or crunching; and pain that is relieved with rest What is osteoarthritis? are typical symptoms. physical your bones are connected at therapists often use the american joints such as the hip and knee. academy of rheumatology crite- a rubbery substance called carti- ria for diagnosing knee oa, lage coats the bones at these which lists the presence of pain, joints and helps reduce friction plus at least 3 of the following 5 when you move. a protective criteria: oily substance called synovial • age >50 years fluid is also contained within the • stiffness <30 minutes • Sports. athletes who repeat- joint, helping to ease movement. • Crepitus (a grinding/crunching edly use a specific joint in ex- When these protective coverings sound emitted from the joint treme ways (eg, pitchers, break down, the bones begin to with movement) football linemen, ballet rub together during movement. • Bone tenderness dancers, runners) and those this can cause pain, and the • Bony enlargement who engage in high-impact process itself can lead to more joint loading done in a repeti- damage in the remaining carti- How Can a tive manner (eg, running, lage and the bones themselves. Physical Therapist Help? jumping, landing on hard sur- physical therapist treatment the cause of oa is unknown. faces) may increase their risk has proven to be an effective Current research points to aging for developing oa later in life. treatment for oa, and may help as the main cause. Factors that • obesity. Being overweight you avoid surgery and use of pre- may increase your risk for oa in- causes increased stress to the scription painkillers. although clude: weight-bearing joints (such as the symptoms and progression of • Age. Growing older increases knees), increasing the risk for oa are different for each person, your risk for developing oa development of oa. starting an individualized exer- because degeneration and cise program and addressing risk aging of the cartilage and syn- How Does it Feel? factors can help relieve your ovial fluid increases over time. typically, oa causes pain and symptoms and slow the condi- stiffness in the affected joint. tion's advance. • Genetics. research indicates Common symptoms include: that some people's bodies your physical therapist may: have difficulty forming carti- • stiffness in the joint, especially • perform a thorough examina- lage. individuals can pass this in the morning, which eases in tion to determine your symp- problem on to their children. less than 30 minutes toms. • Past injury. individuals with • stiffness in the joint after sitting continued on facing page

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continued • observe what activities are difficult for you. • design an individualized exercise program to address your specific needs and improve your movement. • use manual (hands-on) physical therapy to improve movement of the affected joint.

• offer suggestions for adjusting need to lose weight to ease of surgery. your work area to lessen the pressure on your joints. strain on your joints. Note: this information was provided • recommend simple lifestyle by the american physical therapy • teach you aerobic and changes that will help keep the association. strengthening exercises to im- weight off. prove your movement and Editor’s Note: overall health. in cases of severe oa that are richard Greco, Pt, atC, CSCS, is a not helped by physical therapy St. James resident and the Director of • design and teach you a home- alone, surgery, such as a knee or motion Sports medicine in St. James, exercise program to improve hip replacement, may be neces- located at 430-7 North Country road. your strength and movement If you have any questions regarding Os- sary. your physical therapist will teoarthritis or physical therapy in general, • teach you an exercise program refer you to an orthopedic please contact his office at for safe weight loss, if you surgeon to discuss the possibility 631-686-6600.

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POWER & POSSIBILITIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS Supporting Energy Levels Naturally by terri Pace cate your energy levels. digestion… and we know how though energy production in important nutrition is to main- Energy, the body is affected by many fac- taining our energy levels.* a Precious tors, there are some simply natu- Resource ral ways you can invigorate the 2. Citrus oils summer is body and the mind! there are many choices in the in full swing citrus plant group… tangerine, and it’s amaz- 1. Mint oils red Mandarin, Green Mandarin, ing how some of the most common Lime, Lemon, Bergamot… so quickly our mint oils are peppermint, simply pick your favorite. the schedules fill up, right? Like spearmint, and Wintergreen es- chemistry of citrus essential oils many of you, i am busy from the sential oils. all are very stimulat- is high in limonene which in- minute i wake until the day’s ing and energizing. their aroma stantly uplifts your mood and peaceful end. often, the list of presents us with a sense of ex- makes you feel happy. When we things i want to get done is citement and floods our respira- are happy, we feel more ener- longer than the minutes of the tory system and brain cells with getic and want to check off the day allow so it’s super important oxygen for an immediate burst of next thing on our list. use it aro- that i have the energy to do what energy and clarity. When you matically in your diffuser or add i want to do. need to feel invigorated, simply a drop or two to each glass of apply a drop to your palm, rub water.* What things affect our your hands together, make a energy levels? nose tent and inhale deeply. 3. Tree oils as you might imagine, energy What’s great about this form of the essential oils in this plant is affected by many factors in- stimulation is that it doesn’t use group ground us, provide more cluding sleep, mood, stress, diet, up your hormones like many of clarity, and offer us a sense of re- adrenal function, hydration, thy- the energy drinks on the market, newal. When we are grounded, roid health, blood sugar levels to and so there is no “crash” after- we spend less energy floating on name a few. are you on a med- wards. and there’s no digestive the distracting chatter in our ication that affects any of these discomfort or disruption; these heads; when we have more clar- things? this can further compli- essential oils actually aid healthy ity, we focus on and do what is most important and let go of the trivial items on our to-do list. noW we are using our energy more efficiently. this group also provides an effective way to manage your stress naturally. My go-to oils in this group are Frankincense, siberian Fir, Co- paiba, and Vetiver. i use these oils topically on the bottom of my feet or on the back of my neck throughout the day when i notice i’m floating off track or am indecisive. these are all great choices at bedtime, too, for an exceptional night of sleep. When we are well-rested, our bodies are well prepared for the day in do You NEEd SAFE, front of us. 4. Herb oils EFFEctIVE ANd AFFordABLE Many are familiar with the essential oils in this group, which HEALtH SoLutIoNS? help improve digestion and continued on facing page OUR TOWN • JUNE 2019 – 77 – HEALTH NOTES

continued lism is key to supporting your simply natural solutions to support the reduce feelings of stress. you vibrant energy levels. structure and functions of the body for optimal health and wellness. terri invites may ask, how does stress affect Want to delve deeper into this you to contact her for a Free private, our energy levels? Chronic stress topic? attend our workshop personal wellness consultation and to get can overstimulate the adrenal samples of essential oils which can Supporting energy Naturally on glands, which are involved in support your specific wellness goals: June 20, 2019. Call terri at producing over 50 hormones [email protected] For more 631-487-1627. information on other events and weekly that drive almost every bodily workshops available: visit http://simply- function; this will dramatically Note: naturalseminars.eventbrite.com or call affect your energy levels. *these statements have not been terri at 631-487-1627 - no purchase evaluated by the Food and drug necessary to attend. • Basil and Coriander essential administration. this product is not oils help to lower our stress intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Essential oils are hormones.* apply either to the safe, effective and very affordable. temples and the back of the However, not all essential oils are neck to reduce feelings of ten- created equal. Be an educated sion. consumer and use only certified pure, therapeutic grade essential oils for your • take rosemary essential oil in- family. ternally to help reduce nervous Editor’s Note: tension and occasional fatigue terri Pace and her family are longtime (physical, mental).* residents of St. James and owners of Pace’s Steak House in Hauppauge, NY. • Cinnamon essential oil terri is a certified Holistic Health Coach. supports a healthy metabolic She is an educator, sharing her function.* a healthy metabo- experiences and knowledge on the use of THE FINISH LINE Financial Focus ity, you can transfer the business has serviced both personal and institu- to family members, or someone tional investors for over 32 years. For continued from page 67 more information, or to request topics for else, who will then make pay- Selling the business outright future columns, call 631-862-2020. ments to you for the rest of your you can always sell your busi- life, or, possibly, for your lifetime ness outright whenever you like and that of a second person’s. in Ron Villano – right now, when you retire or addition to potentially providing continued from page 72 some time in between. of you with a lifetime income disregard your parents’ feelings course, any sale brings tax con- stream, this type of sale can re- and invite one of them and ex- siderations. move assets from your estate clude the other. there are conse- without triggering gift or estate quences for each option. you using a buy-sell arrangement to must weigh them and go with the transfer the business taxes. these and other techniques one that yields the end result you instead of simply selling the are looking for! business in a traditional transac- can be complex, so before decid- ing on what is best for your situation, you could employ a buy- Editor’s Note: sell agreement. With this tion, you’ll want to consult with ron Villano, m.S., lmHC, aSaC, CCH, is arrangement, you can generally your tax, legal and financial ad- the founder and director of Family & Per- visors. By taking your time and sonal Counseling, located at 872 middle determine when, to whom, and Country road in St. James. He is an au- at what price you can sell it. getting the professional help you need, you can make a successful thor of the book the Zing, has appeared if you would like to keep the on national tV, along with daily appear- business in your family, you may succession choice. ances on the Verizon FiOS1 network. be able to fund the buy-sell With offices in St. James, bohemia, east Editor’s Note: Islip, levittown and maspeth and a staff agreement with life insurance, so Financial Focus is a monthly feature of 20 therapists from all backgrounds – family members could use the written by Scott Posner, CFP, CrPC, Family & Personal Counseling addresses death benefit to buy your owner- a.a.m.S., an investment representative individual and family concerns of all ages. ship stake. with edward Jones Investments. this For additional information call 130-year-old firm has over 10,000 offices 631-758-8290 or visit around the world with one here in town www.FamilyandPersonalCounseling.com Buying a private annuity at 542 North Country road in the and www.ronVillano.com to listen to his When you buy a private annu- Old St. James School House. mr. Posner featured interviews.

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Happy Birthday Congratulations Graduate daniel C. Lettieri, of st. James, received a Bachelor of arts degree in sociology from King’s College, Wilkes-Barre, pa, at its 70th Commencement Exercises on May 19, 2019. Best wishes and continued success to daniel from your friends and family in st. James.

Chiara Capizzano Beverly A. Gross Happy Birthday wishes go out special birthday wishes go out to Chiara Capizzano, of st. to Beverly a. Gross, of st. James, James, who turned one year old who turns 75 years old on July on May 1, 2019. Chiara cele- 13, 2019. Beverly will spend the brated her big day with a birthday celebrating with family and day party with her family. then spending the evening in “Happy first birthday, Kiki! Westbury to see Johnny Mathis Wishing you a “Onederful” year! preform. Beverly shares a birth- We love you!” day with Harrison Ford who was Love, Mommy, daddy, born on the same day in 1942. Library Gigi and Baba Beverly’s beautiful smile brings much happiness to all who know Programs her. We wish her a very Happy continued from page 61 Birthday on her special day and many more to come. Time for Twos nEsConsEt (24-35 months w/adult) POET’S CORNER Fri., June 21, 11-11:45 a.m. sMitHtoWn Wed., June 26 | 10-10:45 a.m. History Enjoy building social skills in a by John taratunio relaxed, environment; includes 1928 - 2018 free play, songs, stories and a craft. One if by land, two if by sea Wonderful Ones Was a simple formula for liberty sMitHtoWn that simple code was no mystery (12-23 months w/adult) but it played an important part in american history tues. June 25, 10-10:45 a.m. at that time our forefathers fought our very first war nEsConsEt So america would be free forever more (12-23 months w/adult) Call for dates and times From that our country grew and grew Engage little ones in language Into the greatest force the world ever knew based activities; includes free but with all the wars that were fought before play and stories. Siblings are It’s inevitable there will always be more.... welcome.

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Marshall J. Ledwick John Rowan Marshall J. Ledwick made John rowan, long time res- his final journey home on ident of st. James, passed May 14, 2019. He was a de- away on May 22, 2019 at the voted and loved: husband of age of 60. son of Jeannette Valerie Cornwall, father of and Francis; father to troy (Kathy) Ledwick, and deirdre, Conor, Hannah, and diana (dave) tobin. Grand- Zachary; grandfather to father of Heather Carroll, Liam, daniel, Brendan, ray Ledwick, Emily tobin Quinn and Baby Leo; and Jackson Ledwick. Great- youngest brother to susan, grandfather of aria Bencini. peter, steven and Ellen; part- Marshall was a proud ner and “House Husband” to united states navy veteran, Cathy. He was dearly and served as a submariner beloved. on the u.s.s. Entemedor dur- Marshall J. Ledwick a reverent man, John John Rowan ing the Cuban missile crisis. He later became an air- made sure to get outside line pilot and flight instructor. every night before bedtime to thank the universe for Marshall was adventurous and a self-starter, he had its blessings. With an innate generosity of spirit, John a successful pizzeria, and retail business. Marshall gave to all around him. He had a unique ability to was the original owner of the st. James Jewelry make others feel at ease, even strangers he passed on shoppe on Lake avenue. the street. He was a good listener, and could be Marshall skied all over the united states and Eu- counted on to give a sincere hug, coupled with a rope. He loved boating and fishing and was an avid hearty laugh. on the dance floor, he played a mean scuba and wreck diver. He even crossed the “pond” air guitar. John was a humble, quiet, gentleman who on H.M.s. Bounty. He was a gourmet cook, and loved knew how to have fun, and left a large wake. it’s an to prepare meals for family and friends. Marshall en- understatement to say that he was loved, and will be joyed life to the fullest, he will be sorely missed. missed. a Funeral service was held at Moloney Funeral a reflective prayer service was held on May 25, Home on May 20, 2019. interment followed at Mt. 2019 at the st. James Funeral Home. pleasant Cemetery. Mr. rowan's funeral arrangements were professionally supervised by the Maher family and staff of the Ronald Reiss st. James Funeral Home. ronald reiss, long time resident of st. James passed Theresa A. Stramiello away on June 2, 2019 at the theresa a. stramiello, of age of 86. Former trustee of smithtown, ny, passed away nissequogue Village. Loving on april 29, 2019 at the age husband of shirley reiss for of 79. Beloved mother of 60 years. ron retired in 1993 diane (Henry), Carolyn from Grumman, where he (sean), Lisa (rich), ron (Glo- worked for 43 years. a man ria). Loving grandma of of many interests, gambling, Brian, daniel, Morgan, fishing, golfing, and bowling amanda, Kayla, and aaron. just to name a few. He was a she was a longtime member friend to all and will truly be of the Catholic daughters of missed. Ronald Reiss sts. philip and James r.C. a Funeral service was Church in st. James. held at the st. James Funeral Home on June 9, 2019. a Funeral Mass was held Theresa A. Stramiello interment took place at Calverton national Cemetery at sts. philip and James r.C. with military honors on June 10, 2019. in memory of Church, st. James, ny on May 4, 2019. interment fol- ron, please consider a donation to st. Jude Children’s lowed at st. James Episcopal Cemetery. research Hospital or the Long island state Veterans Funeral arrangements were professionally super- Home. vised by the Maher family and staff of the st. James Mr. reiss’s funeral arrangements were profession- Funeral Home. ally supervised by the Maher family and staff of the st. James Funeral Home.

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Shirley Arlene Schickler shirley arlene schickler (spidle) became the first woman to be her three grandchildren who were was born in Cambridge, Massa- elected as receiver of taxes in so precious to her. it was not un- chusetts on May 11, 1930, and smithtown, ny, serving from common for shirley to stop in the she passed away peacefully on 1975 to 1988. in addition, she street to address a child. Finally, april 4, 2019. shirley grew up in was a community assistant to her her love of children was reflected arlington Ma, raised her family in state senator and a republican by decades of support to many Commack, ny and lived in retire- committeewoman for 16 years, children's charities. ment for 31 years with her hus- also in smithtown. after retiring to survivors include her husband band William John schickler Jr. in sarasota in 1988, she became an William J; a son William; daugh- sarasota, FL. avid golfer and volunteered for ter-in-law Wendy; three grandchil- shirley was the second of four many years at s.p.a.r.C.C (safe dren andrew, Jamie and Colin; children born to Joseph and Janet place and rape Crisis Center). in grandson-in-law Winston; great- spidle. she graduated in 1948 addition, she was a member of grandson idris; a brother roger; from arlington High school in Church of the palms and the and sister-in-law Joan. a son Ma, and at age 20, she married Meadows Country Club. robert, sister Janet and brother her husband William (Bill) to shirley will long be remem- richard preceded shirley in whom she was married for 68 bered as a very loving lady who death. years. although she was thor- was devoted to her family a graveside service will be held oughly devoted to her family, she throughout her life. she was pas- on June 21, 2019 at the smith- decided to work toward her col- sionate about many social causes, town rural Cemetery in smith- lege degree in psychology, which and she always made herself town, ny. she proudly earned from Hofstra available to any family member arrangements were entrusted to university in 1970. who needed her support. she had the professional care of the although being a mother to her a life-long love of children, and Branch Funeral Home of smith- beloved sons was her priority, she she was particularly dedicated to town and the Vigliante family.

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