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IN THIS ISSUE

MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Quality Water Group ...... 4 S • T • J • A • M • E • S AROUND TOWN St. Patrick’s Day Parade Princesses and Princes...... 6-10 STAFF Pancake Breakfast With the Easter Bunny ...... 12 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor St. James Lutheran Church Holy Week Schedule ...... 12 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Sons of Norway Viking Auction Set for April 24 ...... 14 Brookhaven Bike Co-op Comes to St. James ...... 14 Debbi Spiegel . . . . . Feature Writer Drummers on Stage! ...... 16 William Garthe ...... Advertising Celebrate St. James Past-Present-Future Events ...... 18 Sales NAMES IN THE NEWS Sandra Scanni Joins Barnum Financial Group ...... 19 Congratulations on New Partnership ...... 20 OUR TOWN A Joyful Homecoming at Branch Financial Services ...... 24 – ST. JAMES – IN THE NEWS Annual Spring Musicale Set for April 5 ...... 25 is a monthly publication produced St. Patrick’s School Car Show ...... 25 exclusively for the people of AARP Volunteers Needed ...... 25 St. James, Nissequogue and Suffolk County Leg. Rob Trotta Holds Pet Food Drive ...... 26 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. “Go For The Green” 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Run ...... 28 HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ...... 30-34 Call 631-862-9849 for ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Advertising & Copy Deadline Mills Pond House Gallery Calendar ...... 36 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Upcoming at Staller Center ...... 37 every residence & business in the Gallery North at the Community Art Center ...... 38 On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 40 11780 zip code area The Jazz Loft Happenings ...... 42-43 (6559 total copies mailed) Long Island Museum Calendar ...... 44-45 St. James Post Office Permit #10 Smithtown Historical Society Happenings ...... 46 St. James, NY 11780 Programs Offered at the Library ...... 48-57

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Quality Water Group 631-316-3091 [email protected] • www.1888safewater.com by Debbi Spiegel How much do you really know about water? It is wet, we are surrounded by it, use it for bathing and we’re sup- posed to drink it daily. Water is an essential element that keeps us alive and provides our bodies with many physi- cal benefits. However, if the water has chemicals and con- taminants, it loses its benefits and can do more harm than water feed into the home. These good. custom-designed systems ensure Bob Milani, Territory Manager that customers are doing every- with Quality Water Group, thing possible to provide the wants to increase your water cleanest water available for IQ. For over 30 years, it has drinking, cooking, bathing, been Quality Water Group’s vi- cleaning and laundry. Sprinkler sion to “strive for perfect infor- zones are usually bypassed. mation and enable educated These systems also help extend decisions to provide healthier the life of all plumbing and water for all.” That’s where appliances through which water water filtration systems come in runs in your home. The equip- as they are used to eliminate ment for each home is selected chemicals, bacteria, and other based on the square footage, the water pollutants. number of bathrooms and It is very easy to get started number of people living there. with a free water test and Technologies include carbon fil- plumbing consultation. A water tration, water softeners, UV Sys- sample is taken from any faucet tems, pH Neutralizers, and iron in your home and analyzed by removal. Quality Water Group Quality’s computer system. prides themselves on using Then the results are paired with proven equipment with 21st- the family’s needs for either a century technology and profes- Whole House Water Filtration sional installations. System or a Drinking Water Fil- Drinking Water Filtration Sys- tration System. tems are installed under the sink Water in St. James is supplied in the kitchen of the home. Re- by the St. James Water District verse Osmosis uses ultra mem- or Suffolk County Water Au- brane filtration by removing thority depending on what part dissolved particles from the of town you are in. Bob lives in water on a molecular level. Car- town and knows that the water bon filtration systems remove volatile organic compounds that affect test results show it to be fairly taste and odor including chlorine. Instant hot water and chiller (instant hard and high in chlorine at cold) units are compact and can be installed under the sink. Faucets times. Soap is attracted to hard come in many finishes that will compliment any kitchen decor. Other water which makes rinsing off custom options include refrigerator and or ice maker connections or pot more difficult. Water that is soft- filler connections. All prices include installation ened allows you to use 75% and the first year of service. less soap. Your hair, skin, laun- Bob will be hosting a FREE water testing dry and dishes will thank you. event this spring. Be sure to E-mail him at Whole House Filtration Sys- [email protected] tems are installed at the main for more information.

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Jayden Gleeson Juliana Gleeson Violet and Samantha Keil 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Princesses and Princes The St. James Chamber of RMS Titanic in 1912. Avianna Gleeson Girls - Juliana & Jayden Commerce is happy to present loves animals, reading, running The Gleeson girls, granddaugh- the 2020 Princesses and Princes and dancing. She has been tak- ters of John Gleeson, Sr. a former for their 36th Annual St. Patrick’s ing swim lessons since she was Grand Marshal of the Parade are Day Parade which was held on three months old and is also in- following in their grandpa’s foot- Saturday, March 14, 2020 along volved in soccer and dance. She steps! Juliana and Jayden’s great Lake Avenue. is the daughter of Timothy Man- great grandfather on the Gleeson ning and Alexandra Busa. Avi- side immigrated from Ireland anna’s mother’s entire family has County Wexford, Town of Bally- resided in St. James since the gow. Juliana, Jayden and their Princesses early 60s. Her great-grandfather, family are parishioners of Sts. Avianna Manning is an amaz- Angelo Busa, owns a building on Philip and James. ingly smart, entertaining and Lake Ave. which formerly housed funny two year old whose smil- Angelo’s Meat Market, a staple in Juliana Cating Gleeson is a fun- ing Irish eyes will steal your St. James throughout the 80s and loving, smart 81/2-year-old who is heart away. She recently became 90s. Avianna is very proud of her attending her first year at St. a big sister to her baby brother, Irish heritage and her family’s James Elementary as a 3rd Patrick. Her Irish roots date back history in this beautiful town and grader. She is a White Tiger to her great-great-grandmother, would like to wish the people of Kempo practitioner in karate and Katherine Gilnagh, immigrating St. James a Happy St. Patrick’s plays basketball. Juliana is an from Ireland to New York on the Day continued on page 8

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Princesses and Princes continued from page 6 and has marched in parades be- avid swimmer, loves the beach, fore. With her troop she has also boating and fishing. She enjoys done a beach cleanup, helped rock climbing walls and zip-lin- beautify the gardens at her ing. She also loves drawing, school, done multiple food col- reading and summer camp. lections for those in need. She loves taking dance and playing Jayden Cassidy Gleeson is an piano. Some of her favorite energetic, funny girl who just things are riding bikes, playing turned 6 years old in February with friends, and visiting new and entered kindergarten this places with family. Mia is kind year at St. James Elementary. and compassionate. Jayden received the great honor Sydney Sherlock is soon to be 6 with her troop to complete crafts of the “Yes” Award this year in years old and a kindergartener at and journey badges. Her hobbies school for showing “Respect, St. James Elementary. She is a include building Legos, coloring Compassion and Courage.” She Daisy Girl Scout who loves to and taking pictures. She also is a White Tiger Kempo prac- dance, play piano and soccer. loves her new puppy. titioner in karate and participates Sydney has joined her older

in lacrosse. Jayden enjoys danc- sister’s Girl Scout troop as a tag- Violet Keil (age 6) is a 1st grader ing, singing, drawing, reading, a-long for the past few years and at St. James Elementary. Her fa- playing with her big sister and taken part in most of the events. vorite subjects in school are friends, boating and fishing! She is always making others music, reading, and recess. She laugh. Some of her favorite likes to ride her bike and play The Keil Girls - things to do are playing with volleyball and basketball. She Samantha & Violet Barbies, coloring and playing loves the ocean and sea turtles. Daughters of Norman and Cara with her sister and friends She is a good swimmer and Keil and granddaughters of Nor- makes big canon ball splashes in man Keil, Sr. and Jeanne Keil, Kayla Moore is a 6th grader at the pool. She has been in Girl local business owners of Norman Nesaquake Middle School and is Scouts for two years and enjoys Keil Nurseries, a wholesale nurs- transitioning nicely. She has working with her troop to make ery in St. James. been a student at St. James Ele- the world a better place. Her mentary since kindergarten. hobbies include playing with her Samantha Keil (age 9) is a 3rd Kayla’s been a Daisy, Brownie new puppy and watching grader at St. James Elementary. and a Girl Scout in local troops movies. Her favorite subjects in school for many years. She attends reli-

are art, reading and recess. She gious instructions at Sts. Philip The Sherlock Girls - loves science and outer space. and James and volunteers regu- Mia & Sydney She likes to ride her bike and larly at the Peanut Butter and play basketball and badminton. Mia Sherlock is 8 years old and a Jelly Gang program, who gather She has been in Girl Scouts for 3rd grader at St. James Elemen- once a month to make sand- four years and enjoys working tary. She is a 4th year Girl Scout continued on page 10

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Princesses and Princes continued from page 8 wiches to feed the home- less and hungry on Long Island. Kayla will be a 6th year camper at Ivy League Camp in Smithtown this summer. Her favorite hobbies include; art, sing- Benjamin Tuzinkiewicz Daniel Tuzinkiewicz Ethan Tuzinkiewicz ing, dancing, playing Ro- face without freckles is like a sky rently a 2nd grader at St. James blox and is a master slime maker. without stars”. Elementary. He loves to play She is very sweet, kind and with his brothers and friends and funny. Kayla’s Dad, Brian Moore, play Fortnite and other games on was born and raised in St. James his iPad. Benjamin also enjoys for over 50 years. Kayla’s late Princes wrestling, chess, piano and the grandfather, John Moore, was the Tuzinkiewicz Boys - Royal Rangers. former Chief of the Nissequogue Ethan, Benjamin & Daniel Fire Department and the former Ethan Tuzinkiewicz is a 4th Daniel Tuzinkiewicz is a 1st Mayor of the Village of Nisse- grader at St. James Elementary. grader at St. James Elementary. quogue. Kayla’s parents, Theresa He loves to play on his iPad dur- He loves to watch Woody Wood- and Brian Moore are from 100% ing the weekends and loves play- pecker on his iPad, play with nerf Irish backgrounds; with their ing with his friends and spending guns and take lessons in wres- grandparents coming from Ire- time with his brothers. Ethan also tling, chess and piano like his land. With that kind of heritage; enjoys wrestling, chess, piano, brothers. He’s also a Royal Kayla’s face is like the map of and camping with the Royal Ranger. He’s looking forward to Ireland; with her bright blue eyes Rangers. camping this summer and visit- and a face full of freckles. Her ing the city. mom always reminds her that “A Benjamin Tuzinkiewicz is cur-

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Pancake Breakfast St. James Lutheran Church 2020 Holy Week Schedule With the Easter Bunny The St. James Fire De- St. James Lutheran Church invites you to attend partment Engine Company Services for Holy Week and Easter. Everyone is wel- come. The schedule is as follows: 3 invites you, your family, and friends to have break- Palm Sunday | Church fast with the Easter Bunny Sunday, April 5, on Sunday, April 5, 2020 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the St. James Fire House, lo- Maundy Thursday | Church Thursday, April 9, 7 p.m. cated on Route 25A and Lake Avenue in St. James. Good Friday Besides meeting the Easter Bunny, a complete Friday, April 10, 11 a.m. breakfast will be prepared by the fire department’s (Walk Around – own Chef Tansey. Enjoy this hearty family style starts outside) and breakfast along with meeting and taking pictures 7 p.m. Tenebrae Service with the Easter Bunny... DON’T FORGET YOUR in Church. CAMERA. Adults/$7 and children under 12/$3. Attention Easter Sunday | Church families... for every 4 people in your family the 5th Sunday, April 12, 8 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Family Service | Parish Hall, 9:30 a.m. is FREE. For additional information call 631-584-5760 or 631-584-5799. The St. James Lutheran Church is located at the The St. James Fire Department supports the corner of Woodlawn and 2nd Avenues in St. James. Suffolk County Burn Center and the Firefighter For additional information visit their website at Cancer Support Network. www.stjlc.com. Let us Cater Your Next Aff air GRADUATIONS BIRTHDAYS, FAMILY REUNIONS, POOL PARTIES, BLOCK PARTIES, ENGAGEMENTS, CORPORATE EVENTS, WEDDINGS, PIG ROASTS

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Sons of Norway Viking Auction Set for April 24 The Sons of Norway Loyal Admission is $15 and includes Lodge #252 will host their an- 25 tickets; additional yellow nual VIKING AUCTION on Fri- cards are $10. Save money and day, April 24, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. buy bundles of yellow, blue and There will be lots of great prizes red tickets at $50 (a $76 value). and baskets and a 50/50 raffle. Hot dogs, pizza, chips, soda and Something for everyone. The water will be available. Compli- event will be held in the Parish mentary coffee and cake will be Hall of the St. James Lutheran served. All are welcome – bring Church, located at 230 Second a friend! Avenue in St. James (corner of For additional information call 2nd and Woodlawn Aves.). Kirsten at 229-395-1036. Brookhaven Bike Co-op Has Made St. James Its Home The all volunteer Brookhaven unwanted bikes to be refurbished non-bike related groups. Re- Bike and then given to those in need. cently they have offered free bi- Co-Op Bicycles in all conditions are ac- cycle repair classes and a course opened in cepted. Even rusty bikes can be on how to ride safely in a group. Flower- used for parts. If you are interested in donat- field this According to founder Greg ing, you can drop off bikes at the past fall. Ferguson, the co-op also offers co-op at 8 Flowerfield, Unit 18 The co-op the use of tools to the public to in St. James, or call 631-371- provides a fix their own bikes as well as a 3886 and arrange for volunteers space for meeting space for both bike and to pick them up.

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Drummers on Stage! Teaching Drums’ 8th Annual Drum Recital highlighted the tal- ent of local drum students, as the audience was treated to an excit- ing evening of music. It was held on January 31, 2020 in the par- ish hall at St. James Lutheran Church. Everyone is a rock star on this night! With professional sound and lighting, each student gets to perform live on stage to the cheers of a packed house. The audience was treated to a wide range of genres – country, rock, jazz, pop, alternative from pop- Pictured (l-r): Hailey Cinquemani, Blake Burtis, John Miceli and Adam Romeo. ular artists. At the end of the evening, winners were: Connor Galian This lively event featured 45 awards are given to all per- (elementary), Blake Burtis drum students from the com- formers and trophies are (middle school), Hailey munity, elementary through high awarded to the winners of the Cinquemani and Matthew Page school, each performing a song Fastest Hands Contest, a compe- (tied - high school) and Adam they selected, edited, and prac- tition to see who can play a Romeo (most improved). ticed, practiced, practiced. given beat the fastest. This year’s Can’t wait til next year!

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A Spring Full of Celebrations from Celebrate St. James Past-Present-Future by Patricia Clarke Design Associates at 459 What better way to start Lake Avenue in St. James. the celebration of spring Children will learn about than by celebrating the rich some native plants that are history of our town? Our fas- important for pollinators cinating historic series con- and will have the opportu- tinues with part II, “Living nity to design and plant History with Richard Smith,” their own butterfly garden. Sunday, March 29 from 12-2 Visit Celebrate St. James for p.m. All are welcome to more details and hours of hear Mr. Smith, Mayor of event at www.celebratest- Nissequogue and a 10th james.org/. generation descendant of Celebrating our history Richard “Bull” Smith, share in showbiz, the theater stories of his family’s amaz- returns to St. James! On ing history. Meet the man of Saturday night, May 30, at our time who will relate the in- this FREE EVENT. 7 p.m. we will present a dinner teresting, amusing, and some- Our art exhibit “Art Celebrat- theatre highlighting the works of times tragic stories of some of his ing Women,” dedicated to Gilbert and Sullivan at the St. most colorful ancestors. Hear the women and history continues James Firehouse on Route 25A. real ‘bull’ story, and learn about until the end of the month of It will be a fun evening with an the orangutan! Explore what life March. It is a free exhibit open original script by Natalie Wein- was like in Smithtown during the from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednes- stein featuring music from the time of the Revolutionary War, day through Sunday at the Cal- Mikado, Pirates of Penzance, and discover the connection be- derone Theatre in St. James and HMS Pinafore. Our “world tween Smithtown, Garden City, (second floor of Uniquely Nata- famous” Celebrate St. James and Moriches. Bring your ques- lie). All art is for sale. players will entertain while you tions and test your knowledge On Saturday, April 18, Cele- dine on cuisine from Villa Sor- about the real Smithtown! Re- brate St. James will be hosting an rento, and tasty treats donated by freshments will be served. Lim- Earth Day activity for children Alpine Bakery of Smithtown, ited seating so, kindly RSVP to ages 5-10 at Natalie Weinstein’s served by our very own Fire Commissioners, Tom Donohue, Kit Gabrielson and Joe Keushan! 631-316-3091 Call Today Tickets are $35 per person and are available at www.celebratest- 516-248-5050 For 2020 james.com or at 459 Lake Ave- Special Promotions! nue, St. James from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. There is limited seating, so make sure to tell your friends and order your tickets today. To learn more about Celebrate St. James Past-Present-Future, to check out all the special events we are planning for our community, and to see the full listing of events at the Historic S t. James Calderone Theater visit www.celebratestjames.org. Quality Water Group If you would like to join our organization or volunteer to help Specializing in Home/Business Water Filtration Systems – we would love to hear from Free In-home Water Test and Consultation you at [email protected]. 1888safewater.com

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Sandra Scanni Joins Barnum Financial Group Sandra both participates and Barnum Financial Group, pro- teaches in wellness and spin vides a full range of investment classes. She and her husband and risk management products Carlo have four children, Anto- and services to individuals and nio, Giuliana, and twins Marco their families, as well as small and Giordana. Sandra can be businesses, corporations, govern- reached at ment entities, and not-for-profit [email protected]. organizations.

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Congratulations on New Partnership The Marzigliano family, of St. James, would like to congratu- late their daughter Angelique on her partnership with Wellness Done Naturally, Inc. of Rockville Center. In January, Angelique and her business partner Alexandra Blydenburgh, opened their second office in Huntington. Angelique, who graduated from St. Josephs College and from New York Chiropractic College, earned a Masters Degree in Nutrition. The newly renovated office will specialize in Nutrition Counseling and Nutrition Response testing. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for May. “We wish Angelique much success on her new venture.”

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SMITHTOWN HIGH SCHOOL ART CONTEST

The Smithtown Central School District will be hosting a Spring Art Contest sponsored by Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty. Students in grades 9 through 12 are asked to submit their best or most original artwork to the faculty of the Smithtown High School Art Department. Selections will be chosen by the Fine Arts Department. The finalist’s Artwork will be on display for the public to view and to vote for their choice at the Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Real Estate office located at 81 Route 111 in the Uncle Giuseppe’s Shopping Center. The artwork will be hung on the “Future Auction House Collection” gallery wall. The winning student will receive a $500.00 prize to be used toward Art Supplies, books, or for college. All are welcome to vote, in person, between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm daily through April 17th, 2020. Voting is limited to 1 per person. Please stop by to enjoy the talent of our young Artists. After viewing all the pieces remember to Vote! We are all impressed with the talent in Smithtown! Let’s encourage our young artists to continue their creative work with a vote of appreciation for their talent!

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2020 – 24 – NAMES IN THE NEWS

A Joyful Homecoming at Branch Financial Services Branch Financial Services, Inc. is village of Head of the Harbor along pleased to announce the arrival of with an adorable pair of pugs. their newest service associate, Step- Stephanie has been a member of hanie Gress who joined the firm in the Head of the Harbor Planning early 2020. Stephanie recently Board since 2015 and has also returned to the financial industry served as a board member for after a successful career as a mu- Gallery North in Setauket since seum curator and grant writer to 2015. Stephanie and Michael are re-join Harlan J. Fischer at Branch supporters of many local organiza- Financial Services, Inc. She was tions including Gallery North and Harlan’s first full-time associate in the Museum of American Art, His- the early days of his financial tory and Carriages at Stony Brook. practice, so this is a joyful home- Stephanie’s passion for the arts coming for her. and history is inspired by her sur- Stephanie was the director of roundings as a life-long resident of curatorial affairs at the Suffolk historic St. James, NY. She became County Vanderbilt Museum until De- the published author of a local cember 2019. She holds a bachelor’s history book with her June 2015 degree from SUNY Stony Brook, publication for Arcadia Press: where she received the departmental Stephanie Gress “Eagle’s Nest: The William K. “Award for Academic Excellence” ©Ronald Denenberg/ Vanderbilt II Estate.” and a Stony Brook Foundation RenaissanceStudio Ltd. Branch Financial Services, Inc., Scholarship. Stephanie went on to founded in 1974, is a Registered earn her master’s degree at Stony Brook as well. Investment Advisor located at 50 Route 111, Suite Stephanie and her husband, Michael, reside in the 206, Smithtown, NY 11787.

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Annual Spring Musicale Set for April 5 The Stony Brook Community from The Three Village Inn) in Suggested donation is $20, United Methodist Church will Stony Brook. students $10. For sponsorships hold their Annual Spring Musi- The program will feature and information call the church cale on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Glenn Baldwin & Friends of Jazz. office from 8:30 a.m.-12 noon 3 p.m. The Church is located at For years Glenn has conducted at 631-751-0574 or email: 216 Christian Avenue (up the hill Friday night Jazz Jam Sessions at stonybrookcommunitychurch@g the Mills Pond House in mail.com St. James. A reception will follow.

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Car Show EXTERIOR St. Patrick’s School, located at 284 E. Main Street in Smithtown, will hold their 14th annual CLEANING Spring Car Show on Sunday, May 3, 2020 from 9 a.m.to 4 p.m. SPECIALISTS All year makes and models are welcome and the first 150 cars will receive a T-shirt/Dash plaque. This is a non-judged Roof Cleaning show. No Pressure, Safe Foam Process Removal of There will be fun for the whole black/green algae stains, moss and lichen. family with activities for the chil- dren along with craft vendors, raffles and food. Pressure Washing/Softwashing Admission is $15/cars; $5/mo- Siding, Decks, Patios, Fences torcycles; $5/adults; children free. Raindate, May 17, 2020. Deck Restorations For car information, call John Cleaning, Staining, Repairs Forlenza at 631-588-2696 and for craft vendor spots call Bobby DiGregorio at 631-241-8414. Gutter Maintenance Cleaning, Leaf Guards AARP Volunteers

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2020 – 26 – IN THE NEWS Suffolk County Leg. Rob Trotta Holds Pet Food Drive To Benefit Long Island Cares – The Harry Chapin Food Bank / Baxter’s Pet Pantry Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta is participating in Long Is- land Cares’ ninth annual Legis- lative Food Drive Challenge to collect pet food for the clients of Long Island Cares. Since 2009, Long Island Cares has provided FREE pet food and supplies to in- dividuals and families in need, in an effort to enable them to keep their pets at home instead of placing them in shelters. Legislator Trotta pointed out that, according to Long Island Cares, dog and cat food are the most requested items by their member agencies. “Pets keep many people going, giving them comfort and a reason to survive in difficult times so I am asking the kind and generous residents and pet lovers in my district to help out. Last year we collected over 1,000 pounds of pet food,” said Legislator Trotta. Legislator Rob Trotta is pictured with his dog Buddy. The pet pantry is in need of new toys. Legislator Trotta’s office, canned and dry cat/dog food, The drive is from now until 59 Landing Avenue, Suite 1, cat/dog treats, birdseed, and April 1, 2020. Donations may be Smithtown. For more infor- food for fish, rabbits, and ferrets, dropped off, Monday through mation, call his office at as well as kitty litter and small Friday, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., at 631- 854-3900.

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The Rotary Club of Smithtown Presents the 27th Annual “GO FOR THE GREEN” 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Run The Rotary Club of Smithtown will hold their 27th Annual St. Patrick’s Day “GO FOR THE GREEN” 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run on Saturday, March 21, 2020. The first 400 registrants will receive special commemora- tive T-shirts. The Race kicks off at Smith- town Elementary School, 51 Lawrence Avenue in Smith- town. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The 1 Mile Family Fun Run starts at 9 a.m. and the 5K Run starts at 9:30 a.m. This is a USATF Certified, rel- atively flat course through the The Rotary Club of Smithtown www.elitefeats.com/?Smithtown- residential streets of Smithtown also promotes community serv- Rotary5krun. If you can’t attend on a police controlled route. The ice by local students, sponsors the event and would like to Runs are professionally timed by youth groups, awards scholar- make a charitable donation, elitefeats with water stops and ships to deserving high school please make checks payable to: mile splits. seniors and financially supports The Smithtown Charitable Fund Day of Race registration and worthy non-profit organizations. PO Box 501 number pickup will take place at Their raffle prizes are legen- Smithtown, NY 11787 the race location from 8 a.m. to dary and are priced at: 1/$2; For additional Information, call 9:15 a.m. Pre-race number pick- 3/$5; 7/$10; 20/$25. Be sure to Glenn Williams at 631-265-5511 up on Thursday and Friday, be a part of this fun and chari- or email: [email protected] March 19 and 20 from 12 noon table event. or go on Facebook.com/ to 6 p.m. will take place at You can register online at SmithtownRotary5kRun Smithtown Running Company,

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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES Lawrence Butler’s Crowning Achievement – the Smithtown Bull by Bradley Harris, Smithtown Historian

Last month I wrote about Law- rence Smith Butler and the im- pact he had upon Smithtown as a young architect. I traced the story of his early career and wrote about his work in design- ing Town Hall, the Smithtown Li- brary, and Assembly Hall. This article takes a look at the rest of the story of Lawrence Butler’s life and achievements...

When Lawrence Smith Butler Cedar Court, Lawrence Smith Butler’s estate in St. James off Cordwood Path. died in 1954, he was 78. His life This became Lawrence Butler’s home in 1915 following his mother’s death had been a full one and he made when Lawrence inherited Bytheharbor and the land surrounding it. Law- many significant contributions to rence decided to move out of Bytheharbor and into the building that his Smithtown’s history. A direct de- mother built in 1903 after a fire destroyed the stables. “On the foundations scendant of the bull rider, Rich- of the stable,” Cornelia Butler built a “big ballroom, guesthouse, and squash ard Smythe, Lawrence Butler court.” This complex of buildings, known as the ‘casino’, became Lawrence spent much of his childhood in Butler’s home and he named it Cedar Court. (Barbara Van Lieu, Head-of- St. James at his parent’s summer the-Harbor, A Journey through Time, p. 29-30.) home, Bytheharbor. Following his father’s death in 1901, Law- polo in St. James and “the ‘polo same people also remember his rence lived with his mother in field,’ on the southwest corner of fine baritone voice which this house until her death in Moriches and Fifty Acre Road,” boomed out through the church 1915. He then inherited Bythe- was actually on his property. during Sunday services and he harbor and its surrounding (“Lawrence S. Butler Buried at St. always seemed to be in church acreage that stretched along Mo- James,” Smithtown News, April on Sundays. Others remember riches Road from Cordwood Path 1, 1954, p. 18.) The polo field the Lawrence Butler Christmas to the Old Mayors Road, and was adjacent to another large tree which still stands near the from Moriches Road down Cord- field that was the site of the an- Presbyterian Church in the little wood Path to the harbor’s edge. nual Smithtown Horse Show for triangle of ground between River After his mother’s death, Law- many years and it was Lawrence Road and North Country Road. rence moved out of Bytheharbor Butler who founded the original They remember him enthusiasti- and into the “Casino” that he Smithtown Horse Show in 1909. cally leading Christmas carols made his home and renamed it This property off Fifty Acre Road and getting people in the Christ- Cedar Court. Cedar Court be- was also the kickoff for many of mas spirit as the tree was lit for came his home in St. James for the hunts organized by the Christmas. Still others remember the rest of his life. As a result Smithtown Hunt and it was to him hosting Sunday afternoon Lawrence Butler is remembered Lawrence Butler’s estate that gatherings at his home for “musi- by many people in St. James and members of the Hunt retired for cales” and musical performances Smithtown. a breakfast or luncheon follow- in which he was a frequent par- Many people remember Law- ing the hunt. It was also at Law- ticipant, and they remember him rence Butler’s love of horses and rence Butler’s Cedar Court, in the starring in musical productions horseback riding. He is remem- large ballroom, that the Smith- that were staged in Assembly bered for his involvement in polo town Hunt Balls were held. Hall in Smithtown Branch. and the Smithtown Hunt. The Other people remember Law- Some people remember Law- Smithtown News noted in Law- rence Butler’s service as a “ves- rence Butler for his architectural rence Butler’s obituary that he tryman and treasurer” of the St. prowess and his designs for Town had been active in establishing James Episcopal Church. These continued on page 32

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Lawrence Butler’s Crowning Achievement continued from page 30 Hall, the Smithtown Library, and Assembly Hall. The architectural stamp of the firm he formed with “two other well established ar- chitects” – Ford, Butler, and Oliver – is to be found in many other buildings and homes throughout Smithtown. Lawrence Butler’s “job in the firm was prin- cipally to drum up trade” and in his memoirs he describes how “one day I went after a job in my car. I had a chauffeur and when I asked the man if he needed an Allister Morris House on Timothy Lane. Lawrence Butler designed this house architect, he looked at my car for the daughter of William and Clara Minott, Josephine, and her husband and chauffeur and said ‘You Allister Morris. don’t need a job!’ and so the next time I left the car at home.” opposite the Episcopal Church me, although I hated even to (Butler, Lawrence Smith, Hand- Office, and the Allister Morris pass on boys to go overseas.” written memoirs, ca. 1953, Law- and John Kerr houses on Timothy Throughout the war, he served in rence Smith Butler Collection Lane.” (Barbara Van Lieu, Head- this capacity and as “chairman of from the Long Island Room files, of-the-Harbor, A Journey Through the Exemption Board for the First Smithtown Library.) Butler’s ar- Time, Main Road Books, Inc., District of Suffolk County.” Law- chitectural firm specialized in Laurel, N.Y., 2005, p. 31.) rence Butler not only determined the “design of country houses,” Others remember the role who in Smithtown received a and Lawrence found many jobs Lawrence Butler played in World draft notice, he also reviewed in Smithtown. He designed his War I. When the United States those who applied for exemp- brother’s house when it was built entered WW I, Lawrence Butler tions determining who ultimately on the Branglebrink Farm prop- was “over the draft age” but felt went off to the trenches on the erty, and remodeled his sister’s he “should do something, as western front. (Butler, Lawrence home – the Huntington House at many of my contemporaries Smith, Handwritten Memoirs, ca. Rassapeague. His firm designed were off to officer’s training 1953, op. cit.) the “St. James Fire House, the camps, etc. A Mr. Franklin Lord Some people remember that former O’Berry Garage in St. arranged for me to be the head Lawrence Butler was responsible James, the ‘Polo’ House and the of a draft board, taking in the for the creation of the Smithtown poultryman’s cottage on Fifty towns of Smithtown, Huntington, Country Club that once occu- Acre Road, the Harbor Country Islip, and Babylon, with head- pied the 7.14 acres of property Day School, the Timothy Stables quarters at Babylon, so this fixed on the northwest corner of Fifty Acre Road and Edgewood Ave- nue. Butler purchased the prop- erty in 1917 from the widow of Ignacio V. Mathieu, the man who bought 50 acres from James Clinch Smith in 1905. This was the property where the St. James Driving Park had been located. In 1911, Ignacio sold 42.86 acres of this property, the race track lot, to Charles Butler who used the property as pastureland for his herd of cows. And in 1917, his widow sold the re- maining 7.14 acres with the house and barns to Lawrence John Kerr House on Timothy Lane which was also designed by Lawrence Butler. While he owned it, the Butler. continued on facing page

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continued completed the casing of the statue and Charles Rumsey was property became the Smithtown statue. Only then did he dis- ‘stuck’ with his huge bronze bull. Country Club “and was for many cover, much to his consternation, Mr. Rumsey then loaned the years a comfortable and conven- that the interested parties in statue to the Brooklyn Children’s ient place to eat or stay.” Law- Smithtown could not raise the Museum which prominently dis- rence Butler owned this property necessary $12,000. The Depres- played the bull on a pedestal in until 1947 when he sold it to sion further stymied efforts to front of the museum. There the Mildred Edgar Wood and Irene raise the money to purchase the continued on page 34 Metz who added a ballroom and other wings to the original build- ing, and in 1959, opened the Smithtown Riding and Tennis EDDIEEDDIE MAC’SMAC’S Club. (Barbara Van Lieu, Head- of-the-Harbor, A Journey Through Time, o. cit. p. 149.) What I like to remember about Lawrence Butler is the fact that he was responsible for bringing the statue of Richard Smythe’s bull to the Town of Smithtown. SPRING SERVICE FOR YOUR CAR! Happy Easter! The placement of a bull statue in the heart of Smithtown to com- CAR CARE PACKAGE PROFESSIONAL 4 Spark Plug Replacement BRAKE SERVICE memorate the legendary found- 4 Oil Change & Filter including 10W30 Motor Oil Only • Premium Brake Shoes $25 and up Other Types Additional 4 Cylinder • Premium Front Disc Pads $25 and up ing of the town was something 4 4 Tire Rotation STARTING AT • Resurface 2 Brake Drums or Disc Rotors STARTING AT that Lawrence Butler had long 4 Complete Vehicle Inspection • Check Complete Brake System 4 Check Thermostat • Any Metallic Application $25 and up dreamed of doing. Lawrence 4 Drain & Fill Radiator With $ 95 • Rear Disc Brakes Additional $ 95 Up to 1 Gallon Anti-Freeze 119 • Foreign Cars $30 Additional 79 Butler first suggested the idea of 4 Dexcool Additional Most American Cars • Trucks & Vans $45 Additional FRONT DISC OR 4 Spec. Manuf. Anti-Freeze & Other Types of Antifreeze Add’l REAR DRUMS a statue of a bull to the sculptor • Available at Participating Most American Cars 4 Platinum Plugs Additional Locations Only. Call First. Charles Cary Rumsey when the COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER two men were attending the LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD School of Fine Arts in Paris. He must have told Charles Rumsey PREMIUM OIL CHANGE, RADIATOR COOLANT the story of Richard Smythe’s leg- FILTER & LUBE SERVICE SPECIAL endary bull ride and suggested Up to 5 Quarts of Premium • Drain & Fill Radiator with up to the he sculpt a bull in plaster for 5W30 Motor Oil Only 1 Gallon Anti-Freeze STARTING AT • Check & Tighten Belts his thesis project. Charles Rum- 4 10 Point Vehicle Inspection STARTING AT $ 95 • Check Thermostat 4 39 Other Oil Types Additional • Dexcool Additional sey decided to do that and com- $ 95 Most American Cars 4 pleted the model in 1905. Upon Some Oil Filters Additional 29 • Additional for Manufacturer’s graduation the two men went 4 Oil Filter Disposal Extra Most American Cars Spec. Anti-Freeze their separate ways in pursuit of COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD their own careers and over twenty years passed. ALIGNMENT SPECIAL REBUILT DRIVE AXLES Sometime around 1928, Law- • Correct Alignment Maintains Even Tire Tread-Wear PRICE STARTING AT rence Butler wrote to Charles • Even Tire Tread-Wear Helps Extend Tire Life, Improves Handling and Decreases INSTALLED Rumsey and told him that certain Rolling Resistance $ 95 $ 95 • Decreased Rolling Resistance Helps 189 parties in Smithtown were inter- 79 Most American Cars Increase Fuel Economy Most American Cars ested in having the bull cast in • Better Fuel Economy Helps You Save Money Lifetime Warranty Available bronze for a statue that would be COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER placed prominently in a park in LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD the Town of Smithtown. Charles COUPONS MUST PRESENTED AT TIME OF SERVICE Rumsey agreed to cast a huge WE HONOR MOST EXTENDED WARRANTIES bronze statue of a bull that AUTHORIZED NEW & LEASED CAR SERVICE CENTER • VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PACKAGES would weigh some five tons and WEDNESDAYS stand 9’ tall for which he would 805 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD., ST. JAMES Ladies, Seniors be paid $12,000. Charles Rum- & Veterans 10% OFF sey went ahead with the com- Cannot be combined with 631-366-2500 any other offer. Limited time mission and by 1928 he had MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30-5:30 • SATURDAY 7:30-3:30 offer with coupon.

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Lawrence Butler’s Crowning Achievement continued from page 33 bull remained until 1932, when Mr. Rumsey was tragically killed in an automobile accident on Long Island. The bull was then taken down and stored away in a warehouse in Long Island City. Following Mr. Rumsey’s death, the sculptor’s son and daughter decided to donate the bull statue to the Town of Smithtown, if the town would pay the cost of trans- porting the bull from Long Island City to Smithtown. At that point Lawrence Butler again got in- volved and persuaded the Town Board to accept the sculpture and to allocate $250 for the con- crete pedestal. Mr. Butler also promised that together with Nor- man N. McBurney, he would form a committee to obtain the The unveiling of Charles Cary Rumsey’s statue of Richard Smythe’s bull on money to pay the cost of trans- May 10, 1941. On hand for the ceremony were Mary Harriman Rumsey porting the statue to Smithtown. (Charles Cary Rumsey’s daughter to the left in the photo wearing a round Keeping his promise, Law- hat), Richard Bull Smith (holding the rope), and Lawrence Smith Butler rence Butler’s committee raised (standing to the right of the statue). To the far right in the photo, wearing a the necessary money for trans- fedora is Smithtown Supervisor Brennan. Many other Smith family members portation costs ($1,750), and the were also present. statue was shipped to Smithtown by the LIRR. In April of 1941, official dedication. had at last come true, and after considerable difficulty and The official unveiling cere- ‘Whisper’ as the bull would the slight injury of one of the mony took place on Saturday af- come to be known, had finally workmen (one wonders how the ternoon, May 10, 1941 at 3:30 come home to Smithtown. 5-ton statue was set in place), the p.m. Charles Rumsey’s daughter, So the next time you pass by bull was hoisted atop its pedestal Mary Harriman Rumsey, offi- the statue of ‘Whisper’ that and all was in readiness for the cially presented the statue to the stands so proudly upon his ped- Town, and on estal at the intersection of North behalf of the Country Road (25A) and Jericho Town, Supervi- Turnpike (25), think of Lawrence sor John N. Smith Butler, the architect from Brennan ac- St. James who was instrumental cepted the gift. in shaping our town and making Supervisor Bren- sure that we will always be re- nan spoke of the minded that it was Richard illustrious his- Smythe who founded Smithtown. tory of the Smith family in Smith- Editor’s Note: town, and then Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s official Historian. Brad was a High School Richard Bull Social Studies teacher who spent 30 Smith, a descen- years teaching in Commack. As Historian dant of the ‘bull he has written many newspaper articles rider,’ pulled a on the history of our town, he has pub- rope and the lished pamphlets and written histories of Whisper, Richard Smythe’s mighty bull, as he greets Commack, Nesconset, St. James, Kings canvas fell away visitors today, high atop his pedestal. Cast in bronze, Park, Hauppauge and Smithtown Branch. to reveal the He resides in St. James. this huge statue is 9 feet tall, 14 feet long, weighs five bull. Lawrence tons and has been in Smithtown since 1941. Butler’s dream

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Long Island Museum 2020 Calendar 1200 Route 25A Teddy Thompson. Explore highlights of LIM’s art Stony Brook, NY 11790 Visit www.sundaystreet.org for collection and create your own 631-751-0066 advance discount tickets. If avail- works of art in the Studio. [email protected] able, tickets may be purchased at www.longislandmuseum.org the door on the day of the show. JUST for KIDS HOURS: April 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 9, 10 a.m.-12 noon Thursday-Saturday, Smithsonian Museum Day Vacation Ventures: Native Trees 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; FREE Children will create art and Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. The LIM joins Smithsonian af- science projects while learning (unless otherwise noted) filiates by offering FREE admis- about our native trees. ADMISSION: sion all day! Visit For grades K-2. $10/adults, $7/seniors 62+, https://www.smithsonianmag.co $20/members $5/students 6-17 years and m/museumday/museum-day- $25/non-members college students with I.D. 2020/ to register and for more in- Pre-registration and Children under 6/Free formation. pre-payment required.

Please Note: All events are free April 5, 5 p.m. April 14, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. with museum admission, unless Sunday Street Concert Series Senior Tuesdays | FREE otherwise noted. Call 631-751- GILLESPIE ROOM Seniors 62 and older get to 0066 x212 to register where indi- The Sunday Street Concert view Atoms to Cosmos: The cated. For information about Series continues their fifth year of Story of Brookhaven National La- becoming a museum member eclectic music featuring boratory at the History Museum. call 631-751-0066 x246. Susan Werner. Visit www.sundaystreet.org for April 19, 5 p.m. | $20 PROGRAMS advance discount tickets. If avail- North Shore Pro Musica able, tickets may be purchased at Concert Series March 22, 5 p.m. the door on the day of the show. GILLESPIE ROOM Sunday Street Concert Series The LIM and North Shore Pro GILLESPIE ROOM JUST for KIDS Musica embark on their 6th sea- The Sunday Street Concert April 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. son of partnership with an out- Series continues their fifth year of Family Drop-In Day | FREE standing schedule of chamber eclectic music featuring Exploring Art music performances. Tickets will be available at the door.

EXHIBITIONS

The museum complex is com- prised of nine acres with three OF ST. JAMES modern exhibition buildings and five historic structures. THE ART Dr. Gary DiBenedetto MUSEUM houses a permanent col- PEDIATRIC / FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR lection of American art and two changing exhibition galleries. Your body’s Chiropractic The 40,000-square-foot CARRIAGE ability to heal unlocks MUSEUM is home to the finest collection of American horse- is greater than your ability drawn transportation artifacts in anyone has to heal and the world, most on permanent permitted you express your exhibition. THE HISTORY MUSEUM offers changing exhibitions on a to believe. full potential. wide variety of subjects. Among No Appointments... We are a Walk-In. the five historic structures on museum grounds are a one-room Open Tuesday & Thursday 3-6 schoolhouse and a blacksmith Just stop by & change your family’s life forever! shop, both used extensively in Family Friendly Fees school programs. 320 Lake Ave., Front Office (across from the Post Office) continued on facing page

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continued sign and Brooklyn Art Associa- consisting of more than 500 tion. The decade also marked the paintings and 2,000 works on Through March 22 start of a friendship between the paper, is what makes it possible The Annual 22nd Annual young artist and William Sidney for it to offer a dynamic schedule Colors of Long Island Mount. In the years before of exhibitions each year. But Student Art Exhibit Mount’s death in 1868 the men much of this collection usually THE HISTORY MUSEUM corresponded and visited each stays out of visitor’s sight, in Annual student art show for other’s studios. After a decade in carefully protected storage young people in grades K-12. the city, ill health spurred Davis’ spaces. This exhibition allows us semi-retirement to Long Island. to push open the doors and Through June 21 Davis quietly sketched and empty our storage areas, to give A Century After: painted into the 1910s, focusing visitors a rare chance to see The Work of William M. Davis on the waterfront and nearby some of the outstanding high- THE ART MUSEUM ships and buildings. On the cen- lights of LIM’s collection. Off the It has been a century since the tennial of Davis’s passing, this Rack will both highlight some of death of artist William M. Davis. exhibition offers one of the the outstanding new paintings Born in Setauket in 1829, Davis largest surveys of his art in half a that LIM has collected over the was a sailor and apprentice ship- century and a chance to re- past 20 years – works from Jane builder before achieving rec- appraise his legacy. Wilson, Jane Freilicher, David ognition in his 30s as a talented Burliuk, Robert Dash, and many painter. The 1860s marked his Through June 21 more – and will examine the public debut in New York, where Off the Rack: Building and museum’s continuing efforts to he exhibited politically-themed Preserving LIM’s Art Treasures care for its collection. genre paintings to wide acclaim THE ART MUSEUM at the National Academy of De- The museum’s art collection,

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Smithtown Historical Society Happenings Since 1955 the Smithtown Historical Society has community library and archives.

worked to ensure that the history of Smithtown The Historical Society maintains six houses and Township and our Long Island heritage are preserved eight outbuildings at three locations: Obadiah Smith and interpreted for the education and enjoyment of House, Caleb Smith House and their 22-acre Village current and future generations. of the Branch Historic District Site. Their mission is carried out through collection, conservation and preservation, research, exhibitions, The Smithtown Historical Society, holds a number publications, educational programs, support of re- of events during the year. For further information gional heritage organizations, living history events, about any of their programs call 631-265-6768.

EVENTS Supermarket Bingo Monday, March 30, 7 p.m.

Friday, March 27, 6:30 p.m. Social Relations of the Kings Hooked on Crochet Brush Barn, E. Main St. Park Psychiatric Center, Mondays, 10 a.m.- 12 noon Smithtown | 631-265-6768 1914-1965 Caleb Smith House $10/members; H. Robyn Stanton will explore 5 North Country Road $15/non members the evolution of the interconnec- Smithtown | 631-265-6768 Come for the fun;leave with a tivity between the former state Every Monday you can join in bag or 2 of groceries. hospital at Kings Park and the with the Crochet Club to help surrounding community of Kings beautify the grounds at the His- SPRING LECTURE SERIES Park as it extended to the patient torical Society. All levels are wel- Brush Barn population during the first half of come. FREE open to public the 20th century. Model Train Show 211 Middle Country Rd. Saturday, March 21, Smithtown | 631-265-6768 TALES FOR TOTS 11 a.m.-4 p.m Brush Barn, E. Main St. Monday, March 23, 7 p.m. 631-360-2480 Smithtown | 631-265-6768 Enrico Fermi: Smithtown Historical Society’s Admission: $5, Voyage to a New World Roseneath Cottage kids 12 & under $3 Edward Sierra will discuss 239 Middle Country Road Operating layouts on display: Physicist Enrico Fermi who was Smithtown LI HOTrack, Frank Kayz Trainz, awarded the Nobel Prize in FREE Trainville Hobby Depot. Physics. Storytime for children 3-5 years with caregiver. 2nd Friday of each month at 11 a.m. – NOW OFFERING – Discover a new theme through reading each month. Register by Large Selection of Wigs and more calling the Smithtown Library at 631-360-2480. for your personal and medical hair loss needs Customized fitting in our private salon area April 10 – Down on the Farm May 8 – Bugs! Bugs! Bugs! Keratin Special Spring Special Wash, Cut, Blow Dry $35.00 June 12 – On Your Mark, Without Regularly $40.00 • New Clients Only $125.00 Haircut Get Set, Go, Sports

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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a variety of programs 3 Indian Head Road, Commack. The Kings Park during the upcoming weeks and months. The Library Building is located at 1 Church Street, Kings Park. has one number (631-360-2480) which will connect Call for Library hours.

callers to all four Library buildings. The Smithtown For more information visit the library website at Building, is located at 1 North Country Road, www.smithlib.org. Smithtown. The Nesconset Building (Administration Business Office) is located at 148 Smithtown Blvd., You may register at the above phone number for Nesconset. The Commack Building is located at programs unless otherwise noted.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION exact change only. Program fees of the four buildings to pick up In-person, online and tele- are non-refundable and non- seed packets for their gardens. phone registration for all pro- transferable. Check the Library’s Please see the Reference Desk grams is required and begins one calendar or contact your local for more information. month prior to program date un- building for availability. Out of less otherwise noted. Programs district residents should call the MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY

that require fees can be paid by Library for program availability. SMITHTOWN credit card, cash, check or Friday, March 20, 2 p.m. money order to the Smithtown SMITHTOWN GROWS Harriet Library. To pay by credit card, The Smithtown Library is ex- Rated: PG-13, use the online payment option. cited to announce the launch of Runtime: 125 min. For more information about pay- their brand new seed lending ing by credit card, see the library program, Smithtown Grows. Friday, March 27, 2 p.m. website www.smithlib.org. If Patrons with an adult Smithtown Motherless Brooklyn paying in cash, please bring Library card can come into any continued on facing page

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continued KINGS PARK of Library District. Check or Rated: R, Runtime: 144 min. Call for dates and times money order only made out to

Fee: $20 with an AARP member- Empire Safety Council is due to NESCONSET ship card; $25 without. Only the instructor at the beginning of Call for dates, times and movies checks or money orders made class.

out to AARP will be accepted. Fee: $25 per person. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS Empire Safety Council

Classes are open to all, regardless continued on page 50 Night Owl Cafe Book Discussion NESCONSET Thurs., March 26, 7:15-8:15 p.m. Life Without a Recipe by Diana Abu-Jaber. Registration encouraged.

Tea-riffic Reads Book Discussion Group NESCONSET Tues., March 24, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter. Registration encouraged.

Book Discussion Group SMITHTOWN Thurs., March 19, 10:15-12:15 p.m The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory. No registration required.

Historical Non-fiction Book Discussion Group SMITHTOWN Thurs., April 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. OR 2:30-3:30p.m. Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann.

DEFENSIVE DRIVING Telephone, online and in-person registration is ongoing. Classes are open to Smithtown Library cardholders only until one week prior to the program, when, space permitting, all individuals are welcome to register. Open to Siding Windows Roofing all adult drivers regardless of age. Bring your license to class. Insulated Vinyl Siding Vinyl Replacements Complete Replacement Must have a library card to reg- Imitation Wood Shakes Bays & Bows Re-Shingling ister; one registration per library Soffits & Fascia Specialty Shapes Repairs card. Gutters & Leaders Double Hung Flashing AARP Classes Entryways Casements SMITHTOWN Thurs., Apr. 9, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. NESCONSET Sat., Apr. 4, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m..

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Library Programs continued from page 49 GREAT WOMEN OF FILM AND DISCUSSION COMMACK WORLD HISTORY SMITHTOWN Wed., Mar. 25 & Thurs., Mar. 26 NESCONSET Fri., April 3, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mon., March 23, 7-8 p.m. Join Joyann Cirigliano of the To celebrate Women’s History Four Harbors Audubon Society ADULT PROGRAMS Month, Saul Fathi will discuss for a film viewing and light dis- several great women throughout cussion of topics related to our GILLETTE RIVER CRUISE world history ranging from the environment. This month’s movie BUS TRIP time of Sarah to the more mod- will be Earth: One Amazing Day. NESCONSET BUILDING PARKING LOT ern day Golda Meir. Wed., May 20, LIBRARIES OF THE WORLD 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. ALL ABOUT THE BEAD COMMACK Depart by bus, 7:30 a.m. SMITHTOWN Mon., April 6, 7-8 p.m. Return approx. 7:30 p.m. Mon., March 23 & 30, Celebrate National Library Fee: $129 per person includes all 1-3:30 p.m. Week and take a virtual tour of expenses and gratuities. Fee: $15 per person the most interesting libraries in View the scenic lower Con- In this 2-session program you the world. Some are haunted, necticut River aboard a 90-mi- will learn the art of beading and some have rooms to stay in, nute narrated boat ride. As you jewelry making. Master basic many of them are really quirky. cruise south, you’ll see Good- beading stitches and skills with As today’s libraries become our speed Opera House, Gillette’s easy to follow, step-by-step in- community centers, let’s take a Castle and more. Enjoy a sit- structions. Learn a variety of look at the roles the libraries down luncheon at the historic stitches to use when making ear- have played through history. Griswold Inn and have time to rings, bracelets, necklaces and explore Essex Village. Registra- more. You will complete one SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS tion for Smithtown Library card- finished beaded bracelet and be SMITHTOWN holders is ongoing, registration provided with a beading mat, Tues., April 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5 for all regardless of library dis- needle, basic stitch patterns as 6-8 p.m. trict starts Thursday, April 2. well as supplies to complete Fee: $15 per person Please note that the itinerary is your piece. Bring scissors to Spanish teacher and Colum- subject to change. class. bian native Maria Rozo will teach useful vocabulary and ex- pressions used in different sce- narios during travel. She will also go over greetings, time, days of the week, months and expres- sions of courtesy.

ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS

Adult Game Day SMITHTOWN Fridays, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. NESCONSET Mondays, 12-3 p.m. Call for additional dates and times. We provide the space, tables and chairs. No registration required.

Adult Writers Group SMITHTOWN Call for dates and times. Meet with a local group to share ideas and get feedback on your latest writing efforts. No registration required. continued on page 52

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Library Programs continued from page 50 Grows. Make plantable book- nities will be offered at the Art Group marks, flowerpots and bird Library throughout the year. One SMITHTOWN feeders. hour of community service will Tuesdays, 12-2:15 p.m. be given. Register for this Call for dates and times. FLASHBACK FRIDAY FOR program. Call for dates and Weekly group will work on in- TEENS volunteer opportunities. dependent projects. No registra- SMITHTOWN tion required. Fri., March 20, 6:30-8:15 p.m. Chess and Checkers Ferris Bueller’s Day Off Buddies Volunteers Open Knit and Crochet Night Rated PG-13; NESCONSET SMITHTOWN runtime 103 minutes Thurs., March 19, 6:45-7:45p.m. Tues., March 24, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy a night of classic board Teach younger children how Experienced crafters and be- games, a humorous teen flick to play chess and checkers. ginners are welcome to knit and and some pizza. This program crochet with other enthusiasts. may not be suitable for those Craft Buddies Volunteers No registration required. with food allergies. SMITHTOWN Tues., March 24, 4:30-5:30 p.m. TEEN PROGRAMS BAGELS AND BOOKS Enjoy earning community GRADES 6-12 NESCONSET service by spending an afternoon The Smithtown Library offers a Sat., March 21, paired with a younger child for variety of programs geared to- 11:30-12:30 p.m. some craft projects. ward teens. Join one or join all – Chew and chat about books you’re sure to have a great time! you are reading this school year. Take and Bake Dog Treats (In-person, online or telephone Highlight some of the new books NESCONSET registration for all programs is re- in the teen collection and help Wed., March 25, 4-4:45 p.m. quired and ongoing.) choose new materials. This pro- Help feed our furry friends at gram may not be suitable for the Smithtown Animal Shelter. SEED-SATIONAL those with food allergies. You will prepare all ingredients NESCONSET for dog treats and take them Fri., March 20, 3:30-4:30 p.m. VOLUNTEER home to bake. Return them to Craft and create using seeds OPPORTUNITIES the Library within two days and from the Seed Library, Smithtown A variety of volunteer opportu- earn two hours of community service. This program may not be suitable for those with food al- lergies.

Book Sale Room Volunteers Scotty’s Masonry NESCONSET Tues., March 31, 6:30-7:30 p.m. 631-872-1076 Teen volunteers are needed to assist collecting and sorting do- nations as well as helping to • Fireplaces maintain the Friends of The Smithtown Library Book Sale. • Stone & Brick Veneer CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS • Outdoor Kitchens & Register in person, online or Pizza Ovens by phone for all Children’s Pro- grams – 631-360-2480 unless • Patios, Stoops & otherwise noted. Call the Library for dates and times and age re- Walkways strictions for ALL programs. Visit the Library website at • Retaining Walls www.smithlib.org for a complete program listing and additional Licensed & Insured Est. 1986 • St. James, NY Residential & Commercial continued on page 54 OUR TOWN • MARCH 2020 – 53 –

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Library Programs continued from page 52 into the workout to keep the Give your muscles a workout details or go to the Library and child entertained. Parents: wear with crafts and activities that pick up a program flyer. sneakers, bring a yoga mat or help develop fine motor skills. Note: Each child must have towel and your child in a stroller. Dress to make a mess. his/her own Library card to reg- ister for programs. BABY TALK PARACHUTE PLAY NESCONSET SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult) A variety of literature-based (Birth-23 months with adult) Thurs., March 26, 2:30-3 p.m. programs which include a wide Friday, April 3, 11-11:45 a.m. Enjoy a fun program featuring range of activities are offered A circle time for grown-ups and parachute games and activities. throughout the school year. Each their little ones - stories, songs children’s department provides and a pint-sized playtime. SENSORY STORYTIME specialized programs, unique to NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) each building. SaturPLAY Wed., March 25, 11-11:45 a.m. Nesconset Enjoy a hands-on approach to STROLLER STRIDES® (12-35 months w/adult) learning by exploring sensory SMITHTOWN (adult w/child in Sat., March 28, 10:30-11:15 a.m. boxes and participating in a sto- stroller) The weekend is made for play rytime. Dress to make a mess. Sat., April 4, 10-11 a.m. – participate in an open-ended, Stroller Strides® is a fitness self-directed playtime and ex- LITTLE CRAFT BUDDIES program for adult and child. This plore the creative art stations. SMITHTOWN (4-7 years) hour-long workout combines in- Tues., March 24, 4:45-5:30 p.m. tervals of cardio with resistance FINE MOTOR FUN Craft Buddies is a program in training using resistance bands. SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult) which a child is paired with a Songs and activities are woven Mon., March 23, 2:30-3:15 p.m. continued on page 56

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Library Programs continued from page 54 achieve it. Celebrate Women’s dazzling work of art. teen as they work together to History Month with a reading of create a craft for the child to take picture book biographies of PERSONALIZED NAME SIGNS home women who found their voice NESCONSET (8-12 years) and reached for the stars. Make Thurs., April 2, 6:30-7:15 p.m. FUNNY STORYTIME your own dream box, a place to Create a personalized name SMITHTOWN (5-7 years) keep all your bright ideas. sign. Upon registration, inform a Thurs., April 2, 5-5:45 p.m. staff member what you would Hear stories that will make BUGGY CUPCAKES WITH like your sign to read. When reg- you laugh out loud and make a THE BAKING COACH istering online, enter the desired ridiculously silly craft. SMITHTOWN (6-12 w/adult) name in the note field. Thurs., April 16, 3-4 p.m. BUZZ OF THE BEEKEEPER Create this yummy treat using ONGOING PROGRAMS SMITHTOWN (6-11 years w/adult) candy, cookies and of course, Sat., March 28, 11a.m.-12 p.m. cupcakes. Each child will make Construction Zone During this interactive Power- three to take home in a bakery NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) Point presentation, students will box. Thurs., March 26, 10-10:45 a.m. learn about the importance of OR 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m. bees for pollination, food and ART ROCKS Put on your hard hats and bring flowers. NESCONSET (8-12 yeas) your little construction workers Fri., March 27, 4:30-5:15 p.m. to build with all types of blocks. WE CAN DO IT Learn cool facts about rocks NESCONSET (6-12 years) and minerals. Celebrate all Creation Station Sat., March 21, 9:30-10:15 a.m. things sparkly and use jewels, SMITHTOWN (For families) If you can dream it, you can gems and rhinestones to create a continued on facing page

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Library Programs continued Pajama Storytime Time for Twos Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. SMITHTOWN (3-6 years w/adult) SMITHTOWN Come to the Library during these Wed., March 25, 7-7:30 p.m. Tues., March 24, 10-10:45 a.m. hours and complete some cool Come to the Library in your crafts. No registration required. pajamas for stories and songs. NESCONSET Bring a favorite stuffed animal if (24-35 months w/adult) LEGO League you’d like. Siblings are welcome. Fri., March 20, 11-11:45 a.m. SMITHTOWN (5-12 years) Enjoy building social skills in a Fri., March 20, April 3 Paws for Reading relaxed, environment; includes 7-7:45 p.m. SMITHTOWN (5-10 years) free play, songs, stories and a Bring your imagination to this Fri., March 27, 6:30 p.m.; craft. block party and construct your 6:40 p.m.; 6:50 p.m.; 7 p.m.; own creations using the Library’s 7:20 p.m.; 7:30 p.m.; 7:40 p.m. Wonderful Ones LEGO bricks. or 7:50 p.m. SMITHTOWN (12-23 months w/adult) Nursery Rhyme Time NESCONSET Thurs., March 19, 10-10:45 a.m. (birth-35 months w/adult) Mon., March 30, 6:30 p.m., SMITHTOWN 6:45 p.m., 7 p.m. 7:15 p.m. or NESCONSET Sat., March 21, 28, 7:30 p.m. (12-23 months w/adult) 10-10:30 a.m. Read to a specially trained and Fri., March 27, 11-11:45 a.m. NESCONSET certified therapy dog. Studies Engage little ones in language Mon., March 23, 10:30-11 a.m. show that reading to a dog in a based activities; includes free A time of nursery rhymes and relaxed atmosphere boosts chil- play and stories. Siblings are songs for baby. dren’s confidence and reading welcome. Siblings are welcome. skills. Sign up for one time slot.

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A Quick Guide to Tequila by Rick Masters while Anejo is aged one to three years. Winter nights suggest drinking red The newest style, Extra Anejo, is aged for wines and whiskeys, but spring and at least three years. Bourbon and Cognac summer hint at white wines and lighter casks are often used for aging. spirits. Spring is coming. So is tequila Since Patron created the “ultra-premium weather! tequila” category nearly 20 years ago, Tequila is a subtly sweet spirit that more sophisticated palates have pursued contains 100% blue agave, and is made brands like Don Julio, Clase Azul from the plant’s “heart” or core. It’s mainly and Campeon; look for the new produced in the Jalisco region of Mexico. 1800 Cristalino. Celebrities have Tequila’s cousin, the earthy Mezcal, is also climbed aboard; Sammy Hagar cooked in underground ovens and can has Cabo Wabo, George Clooney contain other varieties of agave. sold Casamigos to liquor giant The psychotropic worm of legend Diageo in 2017, and Villa One is actually has its origins in Mezcal. The from pop star Nick Jonas. “gusano” is a moth larvae that lives in the Tequila Sunday can’t come soon agave plant; there seems to be no enough! scientific basis for its alleged psychedelic affects. Editor’s Note: Tequila has five styles. Two – Blanco Rick Masters can be found perusing the shelves at Grape Culture Wine and Spirits, (Silver), and Joven (“Young”) – sit in located at 248 Lake Avenue in St. James. barrels for two months or less, with Joven Find Grape Culture on the web at often sweetened or blended with older www.grapeculture.com. Follow the store tequilas and used for mixing. Reposado is on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. aged in barrels for two months to a year,

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2020 – 60 – FINANCIAL FOCUS What’s the Difference Between Short- and Long-term Investing? by Scott Posner, CFP, when you’ll need it, you can Now, moving on to longer- CRPC, A.A.M.S. choose the appropriate invest- term goals, the situation can be As you go through life, you’ll ments, with these characteristics: quite a bit different. Suppose, for have many financial goals. For- instance, you’re saving and in- tunately, you don’t need to • Low risk – Above all else, you vesting for a retirement that may achieve them all at the same time. want the right amount of be three or four decades away. But when you have a mix of short- money to be there when it’s For this goal, you have one over- and long-term goals, you will time to use it. So, you’ll need riding motivation: to end up with need to pursue some different in- low-risk, high-stability invest- as much money as possible. And vestment strategies simulta- ments. You won’t see much in since you have so many years neously. the way of growth from these until you need this money, you Your short-term goals may de- types of investments, but you may be able to take on more risk pend somewhat on your stage in also won’t be sweating every than you could with the invest- life. For example, when you’re single market downturn in fear ments you counted on for your starting out with your career and of not reaching your goal. short-term needs. This isn’t to say you’re beginning to raise a you should be reckless, of course family, you may well have a goal • Liquidity – You won’t want to – you still need to pay attention of saving enough money for a worry about trying to find a to your individual risk tolerance. down payment on a home. Later market for your investment Overall, though, there’s a big on, though, you may decide you when it’s time to sell it and philosophical difference, in want to travel the world for a then use the proceeds for your terms of risk capacity, between year. short-term goal. That’s why you investing for the long term versus Because you know about how need to pick short-term ve- the short term. much money you’ll need, and hicles that are highly liquid. continued on facing page

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When you’re saving for a long- term goal such as retirement, you may need to rely primarily on your IRA and your 401(k) or sim- ilar employer-sponsored retire- ment plan. And within these accounts, you’ll need a reason- able percentage of growth- oriented investments. It’s true that growth investments are vol- atile, with sometimes sharp price declines. But in exchange, you leaving the type of legacy you Editor’s Note: have the opportunity for greater desire for your loved ones. Financial Focus is a monthly feature growth potential. written by Scott Posner, CFP, CRPC, A financial professional can Once you do retire, you’ll still A.A.M.S., an investment representative help you clarify and prioritize have long-term goals. For one with Edward Jones Investments. This your short- and long-term goals, 130-year-old firm has over 10,000 offices thing, even during retirement, as well as assist you in choosing around the world with one here in town you’ll need your portfolio to at 542 North Country Road in the Old St. the appropriate strategies for have some growth potential to James School House. Mr. Posner has helping meet these goals – keep you ahead of inflation. And serviced both personal and institutional whether they’re three years or investors for over 32 years. For more in- you’ll also need to address per- three decades away. formation, or to request topics for future haps the longest-term goal of all: columns, call 631-862-2020.

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Spring Clean and Clutter Control by Natalie • Break the Weinstein, job of de- Allied ASID, cluttering IDS into small handle- When my able proj- mother was a ects (i.e. young bride clean out she learned the pan- how to set up try, one a home from closet at a her mother. time, your She didn’t have much, but she home of- learned and lived that old adage fice desk, – “a place for everything and ev- etc.). erything in its place,” and about now, she’d be beating the rugs, • Start with washing the slip covers and gen- the ob- erally doing her spring cleaning. vious. Spring does that to folks today, Clean off as well. It’s as if the change of counter seasons signals a rush out of the tops, winter doldrums and the start of table surfaces, areas in public habit. So start a new declutter a renewal process inside our spaces (living room, dining habit and see how good it feels homes, as the world of nature room, kitchen, hallways). If and how good you feel as well. does its own renewal. Today, for there are designated places to young marrieds, as well as the put things, do so now. Other- MARK THE DATE folks that have settled in, spring wise, throw out what is not Come join Natalie on Sunday, cleaning isn’t as simple. Maybe needed and localize what’s left April 26, 2020 from 1-3 p.m. for we’re not beating rugs and hang- in one space (basement, attic, a FREE Happening with special ing slipcovers on a clothes line and spare room). guest Vinnie Giacolone, “The Or- in our back yards, but we, as a ganized Guy,” at the Historical generation, seem to have more • Look to your existing closets Calderone Theatre (inside stuff and less of a clue how it for more storage. Closet profes- Uniquely Natalie), 176 Second should be managed. sionals, can more than double St., 2nd Fl, St. James. Refresh- Personal organizing has be- this space, quickly and cost ef- ments will be served. come a profession and in the fectively. They help you deter- RSVP to 631-862-6198 or hundreds of homes I’ve been in mine your needs based on [email protected]. for design consultations, I’ve dis- what you have or anticipate in Seating is limited. covered that most people are un- each closet. able to decorate because of what Editor’s Note: they accumulate. So Decorating • Storage boxes, bins and other Natalie Weinstein is an Allied ASID, IDS 101 starts with the daunting task space saving items are avail- interior designer, media personality, of facing the clutter “dragon.” able in many stores – but author, speaker, and president of It’s big, it’s invasive and it’s watch out for unnecessary Natalie Weinstein Design Associates, a full service interior design firm daunting, but it’s not impossible. clutter just from these items. (www.natalieweinstein.com). She is Since no one can really do also owner of Uniquely Natalie, a quality “spring cleaning” until they get • For you collectors out there, consignment furniture and accessory rid of clutter, here are some tips more is not always better. Not shop in St. James. Join to get you started: everything has to be displayed www.nataliesclub.com for FREE seminars, tips, and discounts. For more at once. Display what you information about Natalie Weinstein • Start at the front door and look have artfully and without Design Associates, please call at your home as if you were a clutter and you, as well as 631-862-6198 or email at visitor. Do you like what you others will enjoy it more. [email protected]. For more information about Uniquely Natalie see? Walk through the rooms Quality Consignment, call 631-686-5644 and make a list of what can be They say if you do the same or visit www.uniquelynatalie.com put away and organized. thing for 30 days, it becomes a

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Planting Native for a Wildlife Habitat by Sally Wellinger these were imported, Weeds have be- some of the Japanese come a bit of a dirty Chestnut trees carried word in our house- a fungus that did not hold. We prefer to call affect the Japanese them native plants. For Chestnuts but grows years, my family and I under the bark of tried fighting the stray American Chestnut little plants growing in trees eventually kill- our lawn and gardens. ing them. A few years ago, my Creating a native husband and I de- plant environment in cided that we would This Photo by unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND your yard, does not do our best to keep a necessarily mean nice, well-manicured lawn, healthy native ecosystem. By tearing up your gardens that are while minimizing any additives planting these types of plants, already growing. We still have such as fertilizer. This effort has the variety and numbers of birds, our roses, butterfly bushes, taken a bit of diligence on our butterflies, and other beautiful peonies, and more in our yard. part, but we are happy with the organisms have increased. Na- What we have been trying to do results. ture also provides a balance with is plant native plants in new gar- Another effort we have incor- a healthy ecosystem. dens and where plants need to porated in our yard, is choosing There is less need to water and be replaced. Eventually, we hope native plants over commercial monitor plants. Native plants are to create a native, visually ap- non-native plants. Gardening also often natural filters of harm- pealing environment in our yard. with native species has not only ful agents in the soil that might There are many resources made our work in the yard eas- travel through the watershed into available if you are interested in ier, it is also rewarding. our waterways. Unlike commer- incorporating native plants. Native plants are plants that cial non-native plants, native Some of the best local websites are naturally found and survive plants provide the pollen needed are www.longislandnatives.com, on Long Island, without being in- for honeybees to make local www.ccesuffolk.org/resources/lo troduced to the land either re- honey and for butterflies to sip ng-island-horticulture-resource- cently or long ago. Many people the required nectar for energy to guide-2020, mistakenly believe that non- reproduce and survive. Scientists www.dec.ny.gov/docs/lands_for- native plants are prettier and have even found that the my- ests_pdf/factnatives.pdf, and more colorful than native plants. corrhizal fungi, which occurs www.linpi.org/. With a little planning, the de- naturally in healthy soil, has a On April 18, 2020, Celebrate signing and planting of native symbiotic relationship with many St. James will be hosting an Earth gardens can bring beautiful color plants. These natural organisms, Day activity for children at Nata- and aromas to your yard. between the fungi, plants, in- lie Weinstein’s Design Associ- Native plants include colorful sects, birds, and other animals ates, 459 Lake Avenue in St. plants such as New York Aster, are able to benefit from each James. Children will learn about Purple Coneflowers, Butterfly other. some native plants that are im- Milkweed, Cardinal Flowers, Recently, there has been re- portant for pollinators and will Columbine, Blue Flag Irises, and search that some non-native, have the opportunity to design more. Many native plants also often invasive, plants are not and plant their own butterfly gar- emit fragrant scents, such as Bay- only removing benefit from a den. Follow Celebrate St. James berry, Trumpet Honeysuckle and healthy ecosystem, they might at www.celebratestjames.org/ for Spotted Geranium. By incorpo- even be creating undesirable ef- more details. rating these plants into our gar- fects. For example, English Ivy dens, we reduced the need for blocks moisture at the ground Editor’s Note: additives and physical care. level, creating a perfect environ- Sally Wellinger, a St. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of These plants evolved to survive ment for mosquitos to breed. Ja- four children. She is a NYS Elementary the Long Island soils and cli- panese Chestnut trees were teacher certified in PK-6 grade, Biology mate. introduced into the United States and General Science grades 7-12 and is The extra bonus of re-intro- and created a blight or disease an outdoor environmental educator. Sally that almost wiped out the Ameri- will be writing nature inspired articles ducing native plants into my each month. yard, is that we are creating a can Chestnut population. When

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Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, trying to get work in my degree but I’m starting to ASAC, CCH is the leading ex- feel dragged down by a sense of failure. Can you pert in working through help me to look at the situation in a better light? change. As a father who lost –State of Mind his 17-year old son in an auto accident, he always speaks Dear State of Mind from the heart. As a licensed The short answer is to simply reframe and retell mental health counselor, he the mental story. You had an opportunity to move guides others on how to work out on your own and gain that type of experience. through difficult times. As a When forced with an unfortunate turn of events, national speaker and author you took a look at your finances and saw that the of The Zing, Ron has appeared best solution would be to return home, where the on TV and radio throughout the world. He will help you to cost of living is the best! You did the right thing by Embrace the Power of Change leaving your old job in the right way, so it was easy in your personal and professional life. to get rehired. Armed with your finances being taken care of, you continue to look for employ- ment in your field. You are a survivor. Not one who Dear Ron just gave up when the times got tough. Having a I recently left my parent’s home to try living in rough moment of doubt? Come back to this story another state. I had a job which moved me there; and read it again with emphasis and feeling. Be but without warning they closed operations. I tried powerful in thought and it will destroy those feel- to find a job out there, but ultimately I had to re- ings of failure! turn home. It’s been difficult finding work here so I went back to my old job in a retail store, back to a Editor’s Note: boss I really don’t enjoy. I’ve been on the job sites Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH, is the founder and director of Family & Personal Counseling, located at 872 Middle Country Road in St. James. He is an author of the book The Zing, has appeared on national TV, along with appearances on the Verizon FiOS1 network. With offices in St. James, Bohemia, East Islip, Levittown and Maspeth and a staff of 20 therapists from all backgrounds – Family & Personal Counseling addresses individual and family concerns of all ages. For additional information call 631-758-8290 or visit www.FamilyAndPersonalCounseling.com and www.RonVillano.com to listen to his featured interviews.

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POWER & POSSIBILITIES OF ESSENTIAL OILS Prevention Starts with Healthy Immune Response by Terri Pace these amazing complex body support. systems which frame our current Are there “yuckies” out there The Majesty experience of life. And that these that instill fear and take our of Your Body gifts of the earth are well-suited breath away, literally? For sure. The human for sustaining life of the human Though reducing exposure may body is an in- body is an easy supposition. This be our first instinct, we can never teractive, potential has been recognized eliminate exposure to all harmful complex sys- throughout the centuries by pathogens. We must also boost tem of cells, many great physicians and phi- immune function while we pro- tissues, and losophers, like Hippocrates (460 tect our bodies from seasonal organs all working cooperatively BC), Avicenna (980 AD), and is and environmental threats. to sustain life. To better illustrate also found in the Bible: “On Healthy Immune Response this dynamic within the human each side of the river grew a tree Often, the respiratory system body, I love these two passages of life, bearing twelve crops of needs support with seasonal from the book, Healing for the fruit, with a fresh crop each threats. The chemical com- Age of Enlightenment, by Stanley month. The leaves were used for pounds, Limonene, Linalool, Burroughs: medicine to heal the nations.” Alpha-Pinene, Beta-Pinene, “The human body is well-con- ~REVELATION 22:2 Beta-caryophyllene, are all ex- trolled and organized to function Take a deep breath and exhale tremely effective to support res- automatically according to pre- all your worries. There’s an natu- piratory/immune function and cise and accurate plans.” ral solution for that. promote a healthy inflammatory “You might consider it as hav- response. ing a Divine intelligence within The Value of Natural Solutions Where can we find this chem- us that works automatically, con- There are many things that istry in the essential oils at our stantly on the alert, constantly happen in our world throughout fingertips? making repairs, corrections, nec- our lives and this intelligent de- essary changes, growing, elimi- sign has provided natural tools • Limonene is found in high nating the old to rebuild with right at our fingertips to support concentrations in our citrus es- new.” us: Essential Oils. Essential oils sential oils, like Green Man- The creator of the earth and all are a concentrated form of the darin, Clementine, Wild its gifts is the same creator of plant which offers us therapeutic Orange and Tangerine, to name a few. Add a drop of your favorite flavor to each glass of water you drink throughout the day. Diffuse your citrus oils to help cleanse the air, as well as your nasal cavity and upper respiratory tract.*

• Coriander, Magnolia, Basil and Lavender essential oils have high concentrations of Linalool which helps to reduce stress and promote a healthy inflam- matory response in the body.* Take 2 drops in a capsule daily or apply topically to your feet morning/ night. As a side bene- fit, you may also enjoy more restful sleep with these in your daily routine.*

• Alpha-, Beta-Pinene can be found in two of my favorites, Frankincense and Rosemary continued on facing page

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2020 – 72 – IN THE SCHOOLS

SMITHTOWN STUDENTS SHINE AT DECA COMPETITION...

Eighty-four students from Smithtown East and West competed in the New York DECA State Competition in Rochester, NY. Smithtown East and West received 85 medals and trophies, and 18 students qualified to attend the International Career Conference in Nashville, Tennessee, where they will compete against all the top winners from across the globe. In addition, Smithtown HS East was awarded chapter recognition for community service and global entrepreneurship, and Smithtown HS West was recognized for community service and promotional campaign. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District SMITHTOWN’S STUDENT- ARTISTS TAKE HOME HONORS...

Smithtown High School East student artists have been recognized in the annual Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Five students in Timothy Needles’ AP art and digital class at High School East won 10 awards, including an American Visions nomi- nation (Best of Show) along with three gold key winners, which will advance to nationals. They are: Ashleigh Golden (Gold Key in video game design); Kiersten Hebron (Gold Key and Silver Key in photography); Trisan Davis (Gold Key and American Visions nominee in video game design); Nethmi Withanage (Two Silver Keys and two honorable mentions in drawing and illustration and painting); and Krishna Palempalli (Honorable mention in video game design). Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District

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St. James 3rd Graders Get Schooled On Marine Species Third graders at St. James Elementary School learned about ecosystems and marine life during a visit from Alexandra Stevens, marine educator, Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County, on February 11, 2020. The program – “What are you and where did you come from?” – taught the students about inva- sive, native and non-native species both on land and water. The students learned how humans can affect the natural ecosystem and how their impact can ultimately disrupt the entire food chain. Focusing on the species of marine life on Long Island, the students learned about some of the dif- ferent crabs that are currently living in the waters. The Asian shore crab, an invasive species, has taken over the shores because it is more aggressive than the native mud crabs. Students had a chance to observe the two different types of crab and touch a native spider crab.

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Special Performance by the Smithtown H.S. East Symphonic Band by Brian Sabujo, Public Relations Officer of Smithtown High School East Symphonic Band

On December 17, 2019, the Smithtown High School East Sym- phonic Band per- formed one of their pieces... “Africa: Cere- mony, Song and Ritual” and commemorated it to Mrs. Lucy Sumner, president of “The Magic Penny, Inc.” Mrs. Sumner runs a non- profit organization that specializes in funding The band officers, along with band director, Dr. Debra Kalabza-Balsamo are pictured, and supporting educa- presenting the check on February 13, 2020 – back row (L-R) are: Dr. Debra Kalabza- tion in rural com- Balsamo, Brandon Logatto, Andrew Hwang, Mrs. Lucy Sumner, Chloe Springer, Mi- munities found in chael Ciminello, Dakota Lehner, Patrick Grasing, Dr. Kevin Simmons, principal of Sierra Leone. One of Smithtown High School East; front row: Christopher Dervan, Kelly Moccia, Brian Sa- their board of directors bujo, Joseph DeGregory, and Amy Welshimer. is our own Smithtown H.S. East music teacher, Dr. Debra Kalabza-Balsamo. Over $1,240 was raised to support the elementary As we performed, we asked the audience to make school students attending, The Gladys Caulker La- a donation towards “The Magic Penny, Inc.” Fevre Primary School, in Bompehtoke, Sierra Leone, foundation, to help aid students in Sierra Leone. West Africa.

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SMITHTOWN EAST STUDENT-ATHLETES SIGN LETTERS... Eleven student athletes from the Smithtown High School East put pen to paper as they signed national letters of intent to continue to play their sports at the collegiate level next year. They are: Chris Arceri, boys lacrosse, University of Penn; Justin Carroll, boys la- crosse, Yale University; Nick Dagnello, baseball, College of Charleston; Mia DeNicola, women’s lacrosse, SUNY Binghamton; Julia Fabiano, women’s lacrosse, Wagner College; Jessica Gengler, women’s soccer, Win- throp University; Emily Ginty, track, LIU Post; Marisa Lee, swimming, SUNY Binghamton; Kevin Melore, foot- ball, LIU Post; Eric Nicholson, boys lacrosse, University of Hartford; and Dean Schaffer, football, Yale University. Photos courtesy of Smithtown Central School District

LOGO MAKES A MARK ON CARNEGIE HALL... Smithtown High School East 10th grade student Aidan Byrus SMITHTOWN EAST WHISPERETTES SECURE 22nd from Dianne CONSECUTIVE TITLE... Smithtown High School East’s Shanian’s digital media arts class designed a winning varsity kickline has been named the SMALL HIGH logo in Adobe Illustrator for the school’s annual trip KICK national champions for the 22nd consecutive to Carnegie Hall in New York City. Orchestra teacher year. The team attended the Contest of Champions Brian McCoy collaborated with Shanian to offer this Nationals from February 28 to March 1, 2020 at the design challenge to the art students. Byrus’ design ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. The was printed on 300 T-shirts that will be worn by Whisperettes also earned first place in the medium Smithtown High School East student-musicians and high kick category. The team is coached by Sarahbeth their teachers during an April trip to perform at Car- Cook, and led by captain Kelsey Finn, and junior cap- negie Hall. He is pictured with Shanian and McCoy. tains Jayme Mattera, Lauren Quick and Skylar Park. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District

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The St. James Chamber of Commerce invites you to the 24TH ANNUAL Spring Egg Hunt for Children 1-10 Years Old Saturday, April 4, 2020 (Weather Permitting) 1:00 p.m. Sharp On the Parking Field at Deepwells Rte. 25A & Moriches Rd. Plenty of Parking in Field • Pictures With the Easter Bunny • (Be sure to bring your camera!) • Prizes Galore • Parents Must Accompany Young Children

OUR TOWN • MARCH 2020 – 76 – YOU CAN HELP

Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed by William J. Garthe and pencil cases, Once again I would pencil sharpeners, like to thank the very pens, erasers, color generous residents of markers, highlighters, St. James on behalf of pocket folders, index the Smithtown Food cards and boxes, and Pantry. Each week you Fiskars children’s scis- have really come sors. through with your do- Your donations are nations which are much appreciated greatly appreciated by and can be dropped the Pantry and those off at my office: who found themselves Reliance Real Estate in need at this time of 359 Lake Ave., year. The Food Pantry, St. James which has been in ex- (across from istence for more than 7-Eleven) 30 years, is supported I’m looking for the by contributions from people like ghetti, tomato sauce, peanut small donations that don’t war- you. Canned goods, pasta, tooth- butter and jelly, snacks, all rant a drive to Smithtown; the brushes, toothpaste, rolls of toilet boxed pastas, baby food and for- one can of tuna, or baked beans, paper, school supplies, pets mula – all non-perishable food a box of pasta, one bottle of food/treats are some examples of items. shampoo, anything that will help our residents’ generosity. someone in need. I am publishing a list of items Other Items: I will collect and deliver to the needed, just in case you have Soaps - hand & shower, sham- Pantry each week whatever is any of these in abundance in poo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, donated. your pantry, as there are some toilet paper, paper towels, folks right here in St. James and baby/adult diapers and baby Thank you in advance for your Smithtown who could use a little wipes, feminine hygiene pro- generosity. We are generally temporary help. ducts. open to accept donations Monday through Thursday, from Items needed School Supplies 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional for the food pantry: Back packs, composition information, call me at Baked beans, tuna fish, all books, notebooks, glue sticks, 631-862-9000. types canned vegetables, spa- crayons, colored pencils, pencils

POET’S CORNER

This is the Place by John Taratunio 1928 - 2018 It’s amazing what We don’t need a passport we take for granted To travel state to state Like the freedom we enjoy We can vote for any candidate In a land that’s enchanted Regardless of his slate

Like our family, our friends We can practice our religion So living in America Our religion and much more and serve any God we please is the place to be And to replenish our needs There is nowhere else in the world Because that’s where people We just go to a store I can live my life with ease truly are free

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2020 MEMBERS OF THE ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Please Support These Chamber of Commerce Member Businesses Acuwell Acupuncture Center Helping Hearts at Home Reliance Real Estate Allstate Insurance | Henrietta Homes & Properties Rely Rx Pharmacy & Ryan Dittmar Agency Hither Brook Floral & Gift Boutique Medical Supplies Alpine Pastry Shop Homegrown Essential Pediatrics Re/Max Beyond Amber Court of Smithtown Inspired Blessings Renewal by Andersen Apex Gymnastic Athletics JBL Home Improvements Restoration 1 of Suffolk County AutonomousDesign Knights of Columbus | RJK Gardens Barry Bros. Landscape Design Sts. Philip & James Roslyn Savings Bank Bartlett Tree Experts Lesco Construction Saf-T-Swim of Smithtown Betty’s Deli Debbie & Kristin Letteri | Signature Scented Interiors by Design Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Premier Properties Scientific Pest Management Bounce Long Island Liquorium | Wine & Liquor Seiskaya Ballet Branch Funeral Home The Little Gym of Smithtown Dr. Raymond A. Semente, The Brick Studio Long Island Hearing Chiropractic The Bristal at Lake Grove Luxor Nursing & Rehab at Mills Pond The Smithtown News CAPES: Child Advocacy & Maginniss Team | ReMax Beyond Smithwest Service Center Parent Empowerment Services Mazelis Landscape & Richard Sollazzo, MD Car Star Faith Auto Works Gifts & Gardens Sons of Norway Loyal Lodge #252 Certified Headquarters Medical Probiotics Soul Brew Chiropractic Healthcare of St. James Mercedes-Benz of Smithtown Spages Pharmacy Chorus Line Dance Studio Metro Realty Services | The Sports Arena Competition BMW of of Smithtown Jeremy Hackett Spuntino Brick Oven Competition Infiniti of Smithtown Mister Softee | David Keller Pizza Restaurant/Bar Competition Subaru of Smithtown Morecraft Construction Co. St. Catherine of Siena Costco Wholesale Mosquito Joe of North Shore Medical Center Creative Windows Long Island St. James Beverage Dance ‘n’ Things Murraymade Photography St. James Dental Care Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International My Gym Children’s Fitness St. James Fire Department Realty Natalie Weinstein Design Associates St. James Funeral Home Daniel R. Bracciodieta & Associates Rowena & David Nedvin | Signature St. James Jewelry Shoppe DeBarbieri Associates Premier Properties St. James Meditation Center Dimitrios Furs New York Safe Haven St. James Pasta & Pork Doug’s Lemonade Animal Rescue St. James Post Office Dowling Autobody Nissequogue Fire Department St. James Self Storage Dowling Knipfing & Klein Agency NoCo St. James Shopping Center Eddie’s Power Equipment North Country Dental Care State Farm Insurance | Edward Jones Investments North Shore Chevrolet James Winter Agency Energy Fitness Gym North Shore Montessori School Stony Brook Community Medical Enspire Design Group Maria Orlandi | Strike Force Maintenance Essenfeld & Co. CPAs Douglas Elliman Real Estate TD Bank Evergreen Planning | Charles Palma P. DeBlasio Builders T J E Dance Force Every-day Bagel Party Hardy of Nesconset Teachers Federal Credit Union Family & Personal Counseling Paul Regina | This n That Gifts Flowerfield Celebrations Re/Max Eastern Properties Times Beacon Record News Media Fox Pest Control Philly Pretzel Factory of Smithtown Total Family Dentistry of St. James G. Smith Electrical Services Pure Mammography The Trattoria Garguilos Bakery Purity Spa True Sport Care Lawrence Glazer | Up In Smoke BBQ Agent NY Life Insurance Vazac Contracting Corp. Goldstein Associates VFW Post 395 Wealth Management Victorian Fence Grape Culture Wine & Spirits Villa Sorrento Graphics du jour | Our Town WBR Plumbing & Heating Gyrodyne, LLC Enterprises Harbor Collision Winters Bros. Waste Systems Harbor Country Day School

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OUR TOWN • MARCH 2020 – 78 – OBITUARIES

Michael V. Mastrogiacomo also was a charter member of the Smithtown Elks Lodge in 1956 and Past Exalted Ruler as well as a Michael V. Mastrogia- charter member of the Son’s of Italy Smithtown. como, of St. James, passed Vito served on the Smithtown Planning Board for away peacefully on March 2, 13 years while the town was the fastest growing town 2020. He was the loving in the country. He was active in local politics, Repub- husband of Linda. Brother of lican and then Conservative parties for the last 72 Leonard and his wife Sonya, years. He was a member of the board of directors of father to Lenore and proud Sweetbriar Nature Center and life member of the grandfather to Zachary. Smithtown Historical Society. Proud honoree and sup- Michael was born in porter of the Kings Park Heritage Museum. Brooklyn on July 7, 1945. Beloved husband of Elizabeth “Lidi” Freer Pove- After serving in the U.S. romo. Loving father of Lori Roth and the late Vito L. Army Special Forces Divi- Poveromo, Jr. Vito is loved and will be missed by many sion, Mike established a boat nieces, nephews, family and friends. trailer business in Bay Shore A funeral service was held by Father Lawrence at that thrived for over 30 years. the Branch Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, dona- He later went on to drive a tions can be made to the Smithtown Rotary Charitable bus for the Town of Smith- Michael V. Fund, PO Box 225, Smithtown, NY 11787 or Sweet- town Senior Citizen Center... Mastrogiacomo briar Nature Center https www.sweetbriarnc.org, 62 that he absolutely loved. He just loved people and Eckernkamp Dr., Smithtown, NY 11787. made many friends easily. Arrangements were entrusted to the professional Mike is a Past Commodore of the Smithtown Bay care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and Yacht Club. He was an avid boater, hunter and golfer. the Vigliante family. But his passion was his Harley Davidson motorcycle. Mike will be sorely missed by his wife Linda, family, William T. Riehl and many special friends. Donations to Good Shepherd Hospice of Port Jef- William T. Riehl, longtime ferson (www.goodshepherdhospice.chsli.org) will be resident of Smithtown, NY, greatly appreciated. passed away peacefully at “Until we meet again on the Rainbow Bridge. home in his 92nd year, on Farewell for now.” January 10, 2020. with his loving family at his side. He was a man of wit who loved Vito L. Poveromo the Yankees, cigars, his gar- den and his family. Vito L. Poveromo, born in Brooklyn, NY on June 9, Loving husband of the late 1928, passed away at home on February 7, 2020 at Dorothy. Beloved father of the age of 91. The Poveromo family moved to Smith- Catharine (Bill), Patricia town in 1932. Vito graduated from Kings Park High (Peter), Carolyn (Jeb), and Su- William T. Riehl School in 1946 and was an honor student in Physics zanne. Grandfather of Sarah, and Chemistry. Vito worked for Tanzi Lumber for one Jillian, Glen, Kimberly, Erica, Leanne and Alexander. year as a delivery boy and began doing work as a gen- Great-grandfather of Jackson and Ellie Sue. He is also eral contractor in his spare time. He went on to start survived by many other family members and friends. his own business Vito General Contracting in 1947. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph’s R.C. Vito joined the Kings Park Lion’s Club where he was Church, Kings Park. Interment followed with US Navy a member for 26 years until the club disbanded. He Military Honors at Smithtown Landing Cemetery. was a charter member of the Smithtown Rotary Club Arrangements were entrusted to the professional in 1958 – District Governor (1987-88) and co- care of Hawkins & Davis Funeral Home of Smithtown. founded the Smithtown Sunrise Club in 2003. Vito

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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James ACCOUNTANT Express Family Wellness HEALTH | FITNESS Therése B. Sassone, CPA Dr. Gary DiBenedetto Anne Marie Lisa 631-686-5833 320 Lake Avenue - Walk -Ins Certified Nutritional Counselor 631-525-1045 ART DENTIST Digital Dreams Productions North Country Dental Care Family & Personal Counseling, 631-327-5325 Dr. Thomas Vigliante Hypnosis and Weight Loss Dr. Gregory Skrapits 872 Middle Country Road ATTORNEY 436 North Country Road 631-758-8290 Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. 631-584-5605 291 Lake Avenue Partners in Primary Care 631-584-0100 | Fax: 631-584-2304 EVENTS | ENTERTAINMENT Stony Brook Medicine Daniel Gale | Sotheby’s 267 E Main St, Bldg. C, Smithtown AUDIOLOGY Smithtown H.S. 2020 Art Contest 631-418-8069 Long Island Hearing, Inc. View Art and Vote 55 Southern Blvd., Nesconset Sunday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Shaolin Self Defense Centers 631-972-5211 | 1-800-698-5200 Voting ends Friday, April 17, 2020 556-08 North Country Road 81 Route 111, Smithtown 631-617-5148 AUTOMOTIVE / 631-584-6600 Repair | Parts | Gas Simply Natural Solutions Deon Collision & Customs St. James Chamber of Commerce Wellness Consultations 30 Doyle Street Annual Spring Egg Hunt Terri Pace | 631-487-1627 631-257-5500 Saturday, April 4, 1 p.m. in the [email protected] Parking Lot of Deepwells Farm King Bear Auto Service Centers County Park, Moriches Rd. and Smithtown Women’s Health 805 Middle Country Road Route 25A. FREE for ages up to 10 Stony Brook Medicine 631-366-2500 years. 200 E. Main St., Suite 1E Smithtown St. James Automotive Center EXTERMINATING 631-265-4567 525 North Country Road Scientific Exterminating 631-584-5798 599 Lake Avenue HOME IMPROVEMENT 631-265-5252 | Fax: 862-7272 Autonomousdesign BAKERY 22 Stonegate Alpine Pastry Shoppe FINANCIAL 631-724-7726 59 Route 111, Smithtown Ameriprise Financial 631-265-5610 Lawrence Just Closets by Design 1200 Vets. Mem. Hwy., Hauppauge 800-293-3744 Sweet Soul Bakery 631-428-4829 454 Lake Avenue Debus Painting & Wallpapering 631-250-9399 Branch Financial Services 631-862-7924 Harlan J. Fischer, President BANK 50 Route 111, Smithtown Inside-Out Roslyn Savings Bank 631-979-6000 Kitchens, Baths & More 556 North Country Road 367A Lake Avenue 631-862-4200 Edward Jones Investments 631-584-5312 | 631-942-9636 Scott Posner, CFP BEAUTY 542 North Country Road Morecraft Construction Salon 230 631-862-2020 631-584-7010 230 Lake Avenue 631-862-7023 | 631-584-9644 FUNERAL HOMES P. DeBlasio Builders Branch Funeral Homes 273 Lake Avenue Scruples ‘Head to Toe’ 190 E Main Street, Smithtown 631-584-5500 430 North Country Road 631-724-9500 631-584-8030 551 Route 25A, Miller Place Property Master Home Inspections 631-744-9700 516-380-0727 CHIROPRACTORS Chiropractic Healthcare St. James Funeral Home Quality Water Group of St. James 829 Middle Country Road Robert Milani Dr. Gregory R. Thomaier 631-584-5200 631-316-3091 338 Lake Avenue 1888safewater.com 631-584-8100 Scotty’s Masonry 631-265-4398 | 631-872-1076

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Squeaky Clean OPTOMETRY Paul Regina | Re/Max Property Solutions Stony Brook Vision World Eastern Properties 631-387-2156 2194A Nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook 531 Hawkins Ave., Lk. Ronkonkoma 631-246-5468 516-314-7782 Vazac Contracting 333 First Avenue - Suite 1 PETS Reliance Real Estate 631-584-7817 Natural Hounds 359 Lake Avenue Human Grade Dog Food 631-862-9000 | 631-680-5143 INSURANCE Delivered to your door Allstate Insurance www.NaturalHoundsLI.com Re/Max Beyond Ryan Dittmar Agency 631-760-7850 177 W Main Street, Smithtown 462 Moriches Road 631-862-1100 631-686-5177 PRINTING Business | Invitations RESTAURANTS State Farm Insurance Graphics du jour, ltd. On / Off Premise Catering Jim Winter Agency 359 Lake Avenue Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta 320 Lake Avenue 631-862-9849 429 North Country Road 631-584-5929 631-862-1600 | Fax: 862-6152 Impact Plus Signs & Graphics INTERIOR DESIGN 30 Doyle Street Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza Creative Windows 631-265-8195 Restaurant • Bar 347 Lake Avenue 420 North Country Road 631-366-0212 REAL ESTATE 631-686-6700 Daniel Gale | Sotheby’s Natalie Weinstein 81 Route 111, Smithtown St. James Pizza & Pasta Design Associates 631-584-6600 348 Lake Avenue 455-459 Lake Avenue 631-862-6161 Uniquely Natalie Consignment DeBarbieri Associates 176 Second Street 406 North Country Road The Trattoria 631-862-6198 | Fax: 631-862-7834 631-862-7447 532 North Country Road 631-584-3518 JEWELRY Luci Gherardi St. James Jewelry Shoppe Douglas Elliman Real Estate Up In Smoke BBQ 483 Lake Avenue 200 W Main Street, Smithtown 631-278-0728 | 631-834-2246 631-862-6775 917-683-3439 Voila! The Bistro LANDSCAPING / Henrietta Homes & Properties 244 Lake Avenue GARDEN CENTERS 328 Lake Avenue 631-584-5686 Design | Maintenance | Plants 631-862-6999 Tree Removal | Equipment Yummy Kitchen Competition Tree Service Liz Jongebloed Chinese Restaurant 631-584-5575 American Real Estate 479 Lake Avenue 631-903-0836 631-584-3993 Homestead Landscaping 631-588-5296 Marianne Koke, CBR SCHOOLS | CONSULTING Daniel Gale | Sotheby’s Bridge College Consultants Mazelis Gift & Garden Center 81 Route 111, Smithtown PO Box 685, St. James Mazelis Landscape Contracting 631-584-6600 | 631-335-7111 516-662-1612 400 North Country Road 631-724-5425 Jill McDowell SWIMMING POOLS Douglas Elliman Real Estate Installation & Service LIQUOR & WINE 996 Jericho Tpke., Smithtown Sundance Swimming Pools Grape Culture | Wine & Spirits 631-543-9400 | 516-316-2000 631-862-1900 248 Lake Avenue 631-862-4727 David & Rowena Nedvin TRAVEL Signature Premier Properties Executive Fliteways Liquorium 7 W Main Street, Smithtown Private Jet Charters 430-04 North Country Road 631-767-5221 | 631-360-2800 800-533-3363 631-862-7020 Maria Orlandi MUSIC LESSONS Douglas Elliman Real Estate Drum Lessons with John Miceli 996 Jericho Tpke., Smithtown email: [email protected] 631-697-0474 | 631-858-6955

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