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MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Tailored Living S • T • J • A • M • E • S Custom Closet & Garage Specialists ..4 AROUND TOWN Memorial Day Parade on May 25...... 6 K of C Annual Golf Outing ...... 6 STAFF St. James Lutheran Garage Sale ...... 8 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Boy Scout Troop 7 Special Dinner ...... 10 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Girl Scouts Celebrate Earth Day ...... 14 St. James Episcopal Church Strawberry Festival & Yard Sale ....16 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer Scouts Attend Sea Base High Adventure Program ...... 16 William Garthe ...... Advertising St. James Has Heart: Meet Susan Pieper of Pet Expressions ...... 18 Free Flower Show at Old Field Club ...... 20 Sales Toni Frissell Photo Exhibit at Head of the Harbor Village Hall ...... 22 IN THE NEWS Smithtown Historical Society’s Spring Farm Festival ...... 23 OUR TOWN Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary Calendar of Events ...... 24 – ST. JAMES – Mildred Smith Historical Essay Scholarship Contest ...... 28 Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Needed ...... 30 is a monthly publication produced Win a Mercedes-Benz or $25,000 ...... 30 exclusively for the people of HISTORICALLY SPEAKING St. James, Nissequogue and Lives, Loves and Laments of the People of St. James ...... 32-38 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Boy Scout Troop 7: Over a Century in St. James ...... 40-42

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Memorial Day Parade Set for Monday, May 25 The Sgt. John W. Cooke Post ultimate sacrifice. 395 in St. James extends an invi- The parade group will assem- tation to the community to join ble at 9:30 a.m. at the intersec- them in celebration of Memorial tion of Lake and Woodlawn Day on Monday, May 25, 2015. Avenues, St. James and step off at All military personnel on leave 10 a.m. They will march along or recently returned from over- Lake Avenue to the St. James seas deployment are encouraged elementary School where the to participate. feel free to wear appropriate ceremonies will take uniforms if you have them. The place. parade and ceremony is our for additional information, chance to remember all veterans call Parade Chairman Sal especially those who made the riccobono at (516) 987-6201. K of C Annual Golf Outing Set for June 15, 2015 The Knights of Columbus of Sts. of players, address, phone and email – Philip and James will hold their annual make checks payable to Sts. Philip & GOLf OUTING on Monday, June 15, James KofC Council #12839 and mail 2015 at the Smithtown Landing Coun- to PO Box 201, St. James, NY 11780. try Club. Sponsorship opportunities are also Golfers pay $175 per person which available... for additional information includes golf cart, lunch, cocktail hour contact Thomas Sica at and dinner. for those attending just the [email protected] or call dinner it is $75. Please include names 631-521-4771.

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St. James EASTER Lutheran BASKET Garage Sale WINNER... Saturday,May 30 Maria Annunziata, The St. James Lutheran owner of the Church, located at 230 Second St. James Florist Avenue, (corner of Woodlawn and Gift Shop and 2nd Ave.) St. James, will is pictured with hold a GArAGe SALe fundraiser the winner of an for Habitat for Humanity on Sat- Easter Basket urday, May 30, 2015 from 10 at the St. James a.m. to 3 p.m. Chamber of Commerce’s Parking lot spaces are avail- Spring Egg Hunt. able to sell your merchandise at Congratulations $25 per space (must bring your to the lucky winner! own table). for additional information and to reserve your space contact rosemarie Sandhop at 631-585-4882 or email: [email protected].

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Boy Scout Troop 7 Celebrates 100 Years With Special Dinner on May 23 Boy Scout Troop 7 is celebrat- Come and help the Scouts of ing a century of Scouting. Troop Troop 7 celebrate a century of 7 has been woven into the fabric scouting. A special Centennial of St. James for the last century. Gala dinner will be held on They began this journey when Saturday, May 23, 2015 at 6 p.m. the Troop was founded as Troop at Sts. Philip & James Church Au- 1 of St. James by a group of men ditorium with a full course meal who believed in Scouting. Since catered by Villa Sorrento along then they have been sponsored with musical entertainment by by the St. James fire Department, Troop 7 Scouts and alumni, and the American Legion Sherwood a Troop 7 historical video pres- Brothers Post 1152, the VfW Post entation. Tickets, at $30 per 395 and Sts. Philip & James person, can be purchased at Church. www.troop7centennial.com with The Troop 7 legacy belongs to credit card or PayPal or by send- every scout and leader who has ing a check (made out to Boy worn the uniform and committee Scout Troop 7) with the names of members who have guided the attendees to: Troop 7, 21 Park Troop since 1913. It belongs to Town of Smithtown who has sup- Avenue, St. James, NY 11780. the parents, grandparents, aunts, ported the Scouts of Troop 7 and for additional information call uncles and friends of these thou- helped them learn responsibility, Stephen O’Donnell at 664-3594 sands of scouts. It also belongs to independence and the value of or Larry Oswald at (516) 383- everyone in St. James and the citizenship. 1596.

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The St. James Episcopal Church SCOUTS ATTEND SEA BASE Strawberry Festival and Yard Sale HIGH ADVENTURE Set for Saturday June 13, 2015 PROGRAM... The St. James episcopal www.stjamesstjames.org. Church, located at 490 route 25A in St. James, will About St. James hold their annual STrAW- Episcopal Church BerrY feSTIVAL AND The St. James Episcopal YArD SALe on Saturday, Church is a friendly, commu- June 13, 2015. The festival nity church that welcomes will run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 everyone to join together for p.m., rain or shine. The worship, service, education, event is free and open to the fellowship and fun. Founded public. in 1853, the first service at In addition to delicious St. James Episcopal Church strawberries, there will be took place on July 3, 1854, baked goods, plants, straw- when the church building A group of intrepid scouts from St. James berry treats, our famous was consecrated. Our mis- Boy Scout Troop 301 spent Spring Break jams, and countless yard sion is to grow in faith in the Florida Keys sailing, fishing and sale treasures for sale. Lunch through scripture and prayer, snorkeling. The Boy Scouts of America will also be available for build relationships in Christ, sponsor a special High Adventure pro- purchase at the festival. and serve one another and gram that Troop 301 scouts attend each for additional information the world. year. Pictured here are two happy 301 call 584-5560 or visit scouts underwater! Landscape Lighting

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ST. JAMES HAS HEART Susan Pieper of Pet Expressions by Natalie Weinstein dle Country road in Septem- Ah – how I love St. James. ber of 1991, she moved to In getting to know my neigh- Lake Avenue in April of bors in business, I really feel 2012, taking part in Cham- the “specialness” of our ber and community activities community. Susan Pieper of while growing her business. Pet expressions is a beautiful Her hard work and special blonde with a big heart – not skills gained her many loyal only for animals, but for and satisfied customers. Yet people. Her most interesting she always makes time for background has taken her the “sometimes forgotten.” from one coast to the other She brings her basket of do- as well as around the world. nated pet food to the Long Graduating from high school Island food Pantry weekly in farmingdale, she received and donates her time to her college degree from USC cleaning and caring for pet in Computer Science, put- shelter animals, believing ting herself through school that a gentle hand and a by starting her own cleaning “good clean up” makes an business. A classically animal more likely to be trained violinist, she played adopted and less of a behav- with the Nassau Pops Sym- ior problem. And don’t be phony and the Long Island surprised if you see Santa Orchestra Society. Her musi- Susan bringing presents to cal training added to her the animal shelters at Christ- skill as a ballroom dancer mas time for the unloved and later as a dance instruc- and unwanted. tor. Her passion for animals, in India. Susan’s busy life is filled with especially horses, combined A single woman whose respect from the people who with her skills as an entrepre- achievements speak for them- know her and lots of animal neur, led her to dressing, train- selves, Susan felt the need to nur- love! She truly embodies the ing, and later owning her own. ture and protect smaller animals. concept of St. James Has Heart from African safaris to the She began pet sitting, taught her- in her business and her life. Hampton Classic, Susan has self grooming and discovered See the passion and skill of a taken her love of animals with that she had a special connec- true experienced professional. her as well as her ability and tion with the animals she cared Visit Susan at Pet expressions desire to help others. Her spirit for, calming the most agitated with your pet, 479 Lake Avenue, of adventure has taken her from and fearful. Opening her dog St. James, NY - 631-361-3331, the top of Mt. fiji to relief work grooming establishment on Mid- 553-6420.

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Pictured (L-R): Barbara Gray, president, NSGC and Ed Zero, Stony Brook Yacht Club on Stony Brook Harbor shore with apparatus used to harvest oysters. Photo by Bruce Lawrence. FREE Flower Show June 4, 2015 at the Old Field Club The North Suffolk Garden The conservation display high- Club is pleased to present a lights information on the oyster judged flower Show on Thurs- reseeding of Stony Brook Harbor day, June 4, 2015 at the Old spearheaded by the Stony Brook field Club, 86 West Meadow Yacht Club and endorsed by road, east Setauket, from 1:30 NSGC. Since clean water is one p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Affiliated with of the primary environmental the Garden Club of America, concerns of the Club, it was a NSGC members have created a perfect fit to join the effort to re- wide array of categories includ- store the natural filtration poten- ing floral design, horticulture, tial oysters provide by increasing photography and a stimulating the oyster population in our local conservation display in their Floral arrangement by Joan Bloom. harbor. flower Show entitled “Looking varieties. In horticulture there Blue ribbons will be awarded Back” which is open for public will also be six entries of con- to winning entries by a panel of viewing. tainer gardens, six entries of certified Garden Club of America The “Looking Back” theme has window boxes, and several col- judges. The North Suffolk Garden been woven into the criteria for lections from exhibitors’ gardens. Club’s goal is to set standards of the floral design category with Photography is limited to 18 artistic and horticultural excel- classes referring to local spy his- entries, some in color, some lence, to broaden knowledge of tory, such as Sailing Sisters, Mrs. monochromatic. One class re- horticulture, floral design, con- Melville’s Tea Party, Caleb Brew- quires the photo be of a histori- servation, photography and other ster’s Treasurers and Anna cal structure that includes plant related areas and to share the Strong’s Petticoats. The horticul- material, another class is a photo beauty of a show with fellow ture division cut specimen dis- that illustrates earth’s bounty and club members and with the pub- play, features single stems of the final category features an lic. All are welcome. pristine examples of 18 garden emphasis on water.

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Toni Frissell Photo Exhibit at Head of the Harbor Village Hall The village of Head of the Har- ranch,” 1939-1944 (1965). bor is pleased to announce an In addition to actual period exhibit of rare Toni frissell pho- photographs, there will be vari- tographs from private collec- ous vintage Vogue/Life/Look tions. The exhibition will take magazines, and most importantly place on friday, May 29 through a copy of “Toni frissell: Photo- June 11, 2015 at Village Hall lo- graphs 1933-1967” authored by cated at 500 North Country Toni’s daughter, the late Sidney road, St. James. An opening re- Stafford, a noted photographer in ception will be held on friday, her own right. Members of the May 29 from 5-7 p.m. frissell/Bacon family will be in Toni frissell (March 10, 1907- attendance as well as former sit- April 17, 1988) a former resident ters. of the Village of Head of the Har- Included will be a coordinated bor, was one of 20th century’s micro-exhibit on the frissell/ top fashion photographers and Bacon family’s historic Head of photo journalists. She is credited Harbor home “Shrewmouse,” with inventing the out-door-on- that was redesigned by Stanford location photo shoot. White 1895, which will feature frissell photographed many lu- items on loan from the Smith- minaries of her day such as Win- of the books Toni frissell created town Historical Society and Long ston Churchill, The Kennedy- such as; “A Child’s Garden of Island reading room at Smith- Bouvier wedding and the heroic Verses” (1944), “Bermuda: The town Public Library. Tuskegee Airmen. Happy Island” (1946), “Mother exhibition hours: May 30, Also on exhibit will be some Goose” (1948), and “The King continued on facing page Let us Cater Your Next A air GRADUATIONS BIRTHDAYS, FAMILY REUNIONS, POOL PARTIES, BLOCK PARTIES, ENGAGEMENTS, CORPORATE EVENTS, WEDDINGS, PIG ROASTS

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Smithtown Historical Society’s Spring Farm Festival Smithtown Historical Society which will help to produce food members and admission for non- is thrilled to inform you that this for local food pantries, or paint a members is $5/adults; $3/chil- year’s Come Alive Outside initia- garden picket. dren. If you are interested in tive, will now play an integral Come listen to live music and volunteering, vending opportuni- part in our new annual Spring much more! The event runs from ties, or any additional informa- Farm Festival. Much of a commu- 12 noon to 4 p.m. In recognition tion, please call the Historical nity’s survival through history of Smithtown’s 350th Anniver- Society at 265-6768. was dependent on what was out- sary the event is free for SHS side their doors. The Spring farm festival, on Sunday, May 31, 2015, is a day IntRODucIng A REvOLutIOnARY** * nEw cOncEPt celebrating spring, outdoor dis- covery and Smithtown’s long- standing agricultural history. The event will feature an assortment of activities, demonstrations and vendors. The centuries-old man- ner of creating textiles from 02343*566*7894* 5:; sheep to shawl will be at the heart of the day, showcasing the Where all your and process from sheep herding and ;435<=*>8<3*?493@ shearing, fleece washing and carding, to spinning and weav- dreams come true! ing. People of all ages are encouraged to attend the event where SEE YOuR SMILIng cHILD On YOuR they can expect to have a full %A:3;*B*=?5CC3;*D7*5*"E/E*F#+#,*#,"'$,&*#,+(G,$* day of fun and learning. Guests cELL PHOnE, wherever you are, for FREE! will have the opportunity to do AH?2*.!I,#!J,*1,$J+","#*(,$#!I!(+#!%"F*H:K************************** everything from playing an as- Owned143LMH:;34N54?3:O*MH:;34N54?3:O*)45;3=*PLQO*************************** and staffed by a N.Y. STATE TENURED TEACHER sortment of old and new field B*FR3>H56*,;9>5?H8:*S&956*J5=?34=*8C*F>H3:>3*!:*with PERMANENT CERTIFICATIONS in: games, start some seedlings, learn about farming, take a hay Pre-Kindergarten,,63<3:?547*,;9>5?H8:*+:;*FR3>H56*,;9>5?H8:T* Kindergarten, Grades 1-6, ride, or watch the Islip Horse- and$,+&!")*AH?2*5*0H6=8:*.5:N95N3*(34?HCH3;*#35>234 Special Education (Dual Master of Science in men’s Association perform drills ElementaryJ'F!(*AU5*-8>56*134C84<5:>3*#35>234*B*5*)45:;*1H5:8 Education and Special Education) * and formations. And if that’s not READ+$#U(435?HV3*F9RR6H3=*543*:8:L?8WH>*B*894*C94:H=2H:N=*543* with a Wilson Language Certified Teacher enough, there’s chances to feed )$,,")'+$&*)%.&*(2H6;43:*B*F>2886=*(34?HCH3;* farm animals, lend a hand in Extensive ART Program • MUSIC complete with a Grand Piano prepping and planting the educational Grow to Give Garden Toni Frissell !"#$%&'()*%+,-.%'/01,-.%"/%23$4()%5.%"/%6$%78(&'*9%'$&%:'438&'*9;%N.Y. State Licensed, CPR & First Aid Certified continued from previous page Open<9%'% daily=>!BH%!7%7HGG%L>MND%L3:=3;O*(1$*B*IH4=?*+H;*(34?HCH3; pices of The Honourable Douglas Dahlgard Mayor of Head of the HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY! Harbor. The event Committee THANK YOU RICHARD at ISLAND RESTORATION Chair is robin Day Dahlgard. http://villagehohny.gov for creating our beautiful GREENGUARD GOLD facility! OUR TOWN • MAY 2015 – 24 – IN THE NEWS

SMITHTOWN’S SESQUARCENTENNIAL Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary 2015 marks the 350th anniver- SMiTHToWN’S 350th sary of Smithtown’s founding. To CALENDAR oF EvENTS celebrate this momentous occa- MAY sion, the town has called on a PHOTOGrAPHY AND ArT group of dedicated volunteers to CONTeST hosted by the Smith- spearhead a year’s worth of fes- town Township Arts Council tivities. The Smithtown 350 foundation has been hard at 29, 30, 31 work planning a wide array of SpIrIT OF SmITHTOWN theatri- activities and events, partnering cal production. Musical high- with a host of organizations and foundation pursue its mission of lighting Smithtown’s 350 years of institutions, to ensure that 2015 promoting awareness of Smith- history (a Sal St. George Produc- will be a landmark year worthy town’s history and celebrating tion) at the Smithtown Center for of a landmark anniversary. 350 years of distinct heritage. the Performing Arts To this end, on March 5,2015, In order to make this a cele- the foundation held one of its bration worthy of 350 years, the JuNE first celebratory events, Smith- foundation needs the generous 5, 6, 7 town’s 350th Birthday Gala at support of the community. If you SpIrIT OF SmITHTOWN theatri- flowerfield in St. James. This would like to become a sponsor cal production event featured a dynamic pro- of the any of the events you can gram of speakers, music, dancing call the Smithtown Historical So- 27 and dinner. The proceeds raised ciety at 265-6768 or Brad Harris ITALIAN CULTUre AND from the evening will help the at 862-9274. continued on facing page

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Mildred Smith Historical Essay Scholarship Contest Deadline to Enter: June 12, 2015 The Smithtown Historical So- Christian School. journey, we ask that you reflect ciety is proud to once again offer Mildred Smith was an original on what it means to be from junior year students in the Town- founder of the Smithtown Histor- Smithtown. How has Smith- ship of ical Society and its first presi- town’s rich heritage and history Smith- dent. She possessed an intense helped to shape your identity as town an passion for the history of Smith- a Smithtowner? Use historical oppor- town and was a great friend and research to craft your answer. tunity supporter of the Society. The to win a Smithtown Historical Society is Submissions for the contest $1,000 schol- proud to honor her though this will be accepted from now until arship. The annual essay contest and hopes (postmarked) June 12, 2015 and Mildred that the spirit of Ms. Smith will up until 5 p.m. in the Smithtown Smith Historical live on in the devotion and hard Historical Society’s Headquarters Essay Scholarship work of students submitting es- at the Roseneath Cottage, 239 Contest is open to all says for consideration. Middle Country Road, Smith- 11th graders in atten- town, NY 11787. For more dance at Commack, The Annual Mildred Smith detailed information regarding Hauppauge, Kings Historical Essay Scholarship the rules and regulations pertain- Park, Smithtown Contest is in its ninth year. This ing to the contest, please visit the East & West High year’s theme is: As you prepare Society’s website Schools, as well as to graduate from a school in the (www.SmithtownHistorical.org) at The Knox School Town of Smithtown and begin or call the office 265-6768. and Smithtown the next part of your personal

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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES One of the Astor Orphans, Alida Beekman Chanler Emmet, Makes a Home in St. James by Bradley Harris, Smithtown Historian I have been writing about some of the large estates and the people that owned them not os long ago in St. James. my last article was about Ella Batavia Smith, her marriage to Devereux Emmet, and their purchase of Sherewog. This article traces more of the story of the Emmets and their con- tribution to the history of Head-of-the-Harbor. ella Batavia Smith and Dev- The Mallows, the house that was designed by Charles A. Platt for Christo- ereux emmet were married on pher Temple Emmet and his wife Alida Beekman Chanler. Alida was the January 27, 1889. They were on granddaughter of John Jacob Astor and grew up as one of the “Astor or- their honeymoon two months phans.” The design and proportions of the Mallows seem to have been mod- later when they learned of the eled on Sherewog. photograph found in Barbara Van Liew’s death of Judge John Lawrence Head-of-the-Harbor: A Journey Through Time, Smith, ella’s father, and the main road Books, Inc., Laurel, N.Y., 2005, p. 66. newly-weds returned to Smith- town. Where they were staying When Sarah died, her will stipu- trip.) It must have been during in Smithtown is not known but it lated that her estate, which in- this trip that Devereux emmet is probable that they stayed in cluded millions of dollars she and Stanford White bonded and the Homestead with ella’s inherited from Alexander Turney became close friends. Perhaps mother. Their lives were further Stewart’s widow, was to be di- during this trip Stanford White complicated by the fact that ella vided equally among her six suggested to ella that she pur- had become pregnant. ella and children: Cornelia, Louise, Kate, chase Sherewog and he agreed Devereux may have continued to James, ella and Bessie. Suddenly to help them improve and re- live in the Homestead through- the Smith children were wealthy model the original house to out the spring and summer, so beyond their dreams. This new- make it more comfortable. It was that during her pregnancy, ella found wealth made it possible in 1895 that White designed and would have the comfort and sup- for ella and her husband Dev- oversaw the construction of the port of her mother. On October ereux to purchase Sherewog. new wing on Sherewog, de- 28, 1889, ella and Devereux cel- This must have happened some- signed a new entrance drive and ebrated the birth of a son who time in 1892/93. Their new suggested the landscaping. was named richard Smith wealth also made it possible for By the end of 1895, Devereux emmet. It must have been a joy the emmets and Whites to travel, and ella emmet were happily en- and delight for Sarah Clinch and in 1893, Bessie White and sconced in their Sherewog home Smith, ella’s mother, to have a ella emmet spent some of their and ella was busily buying up grandson born in her home, and inheritance on a lengthy trip to the property on the east side of surely she helped her daughter egypt. No doubt Stanford White the Harbor until they owned a care for the baby. But on April organized everything taking care contiguous swath of land that 20, 1890, Sarah, then 77, passed of trans-Atlantic travel, arranging stretched from Hitherbrook road away and the Smith family was accommodations in egypt, ex- east to Stony Brook Harbor and plunged back into grief. cursions up the Nile, and organ- from the harbor shoreline south When the Judge died, his will izing sight-seeing. (As you can to North Country road. In her stipulated that his son, James see from the photograph accom- mind, she had reestablished the Clinch Smith, was to inherit the panying this article, the emmets hegemony of the Smiths in the Homestead and the 250 acres of and the Whites had egyptian lands surrounding the Stony land on Middle Country road. porters helping them on their continued onpage 34

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One of the Astor Orphans Makes a Home in St. James continued from page 32 Astor Orphan, Brook Harbor and she wasn’t and that made about to part with it to anyone all the differ- who wasn’t a Smith. Perhaps she ence in the wanted to leave a legacy to her world. son, richard Smith emmet. Then Alida Chanler it became two sons, when on was one of the January 17, 1898, nine years ten children of after richard Smith was born, John Winthrop ella gave birth to a second boy Chanler and who was named Devereux. This Margaret Ward little boy was launched into the Astor. Alida and world at the same time his fa- her siblings be- ther’s career as a golf course ar- came orphans chitect was beginning to take when their par- flight with his design and con- ents passed struction of the Garden City Golf away, their Club. Now it became even more mother in 1875, A snapshot of the Emmets and Whites in Egypt in important to hang on to the land and their father 1893. Standing behind their husbands are Bessie that was “only for the Smiths.” in 1877. Known White (on the left) and Ella Emmet. Stanford White So it came as a surprise to as the “Astor Or- is holding his six year old son, Lawrence Grant White, many people when in 1905, ella phans,” the ten and Devereux Emmet is holding his three year old son sold 165 acres of the land that Chanler chil- Richard Smith Emmet. photograph found in stretched from Shep Jones Lane dren of whom Barbara Van Liew’s Head-of-the-Harbor: eastward to the Brookhaven the oldest was A Journey Through Time, Town line. But it turned out that barely 12, remain road Books, Inc., Laurel, N.Y., 2005, p. 52. ella sold the land to Christopher mained in the Temple emmet, Devereux’s Astor family home of “rokeby” stimulate taste or intellect.” They younger brother. He wasn’t a in Barrytown, NY. Here they were left in the care of Winthrop Smith but he was ella’s brother- were raised in “curious seclu- Chanler’s cousin “Miss Mary in-law, and his wife, Alida Beek- sion, amply provided with all the Marshall from Charleston, South man Chanler emmet, was an necessities, but with nothing to continued on facing page

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continued dred and fifty thousand dollars” New York society met Stanford Carolina,” who “devoted her life and this financial windfall made White. They became good to bringing up the children in the it possible to pursue other living friends, with Archie looking up fear of the Lord. She was morally arrangements. Archie, the oldest to Stanford, who was ten years well qualified for this task, being boy, was the first Chanler to ven- older. Stanford was invited to deeply religious and heroically ture out of rokeby. “Sometime in rokeby and was soon friendly conscientious, but quite devoid the late eighties, Archie, then in with all the young Chanlers. of social grace or mental elastic- his mid-twenties and moving in continued on following page ity.” She was assisted by “a tutor,” Mr. Bostwick, who “had been chosen for his moral rather than his intellectual qualities. He knew Latin grammar and elementary mathematics, but little else. There was also a dim english governess in a black wig” who “conducted the girls’ studies, but no one paid much attention to her.” These were the adults that were constantly with the children supervising their up- bringing and monitoring their activities. (Mrs. Winthrop Chanler, roman Springs Memoirs, Little, Brown and Company, Boston, Mass., 1934, pp. 184-185.) “The older boys went to school and when at home had their ponies to ride, and so es- caped the oppressive gloom of this orphaned family life. The younger boys were kept at home.” The girls “were satisfied with their lot. They clustered contentedly around Cousin Mary, dressed in the dreariest of homemade clothes. There was a great deal of praying and hymn singing in the home parlor. Sun- days were observed with Puritan- ical rigor.” This was the environment in which the children were raised and yet Mrs. Winthrop Chanler noted when she met them that “they were good looking, high-spirited girls and boys, some of them with gifted artistic talent, all of them courageous and generous to a fault.” (Mrs. Winthrop Chanler, roman Springs Memoirs, op. cit., p. 186.) The only way out of the clois- tered environment at rokeby was to grow older. “On reaching their majority, each of the Chan- ler children came into two hun-

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One of the Astor Orphans Makes a Home in St. James continued from page 35 These loveable, wounded so- cialites with big personalities and a tendency to do as they pleased were perfect for him. He took them all under his wing.” (Suzannah Lessard, The Architect of Desire, The Dial Press, Bantam Doubleday Dell Publishing Group, Inc., N.Y., N.Y., 1996, p. 165.) “All eight of the surviving Chanlers came to accept Stan- The barn that Stanford White designed for the Temple Emmets. The barn is ford as a fixture in their lives. located off Rhododendron Road just north of the Caleb Smith House where each of them was in frequent Alida and Temple Emmet lived while their house was being built. correspondence with him and photograph found in Barbara Van Liew’s Head-of-the-Harbor: was involved with him in one A Journey Through Time, main road Books, Inc., Laurel, N.Y., 2005, p. 67. way or another, enjoying his willingness to arrange trips and sorely missed.” (Lately Thomas, to pursue his profession.” Al- theater tickets and parties for The Astor Orphans: A Pride of though Temple had gone to law them, to acquire desired objects Lions, Washington Park Press, school and “trained as a lawyer,” and dispense advice and infor- Ltd., Albany, N.Y., 1999, p.98.) he “had also received a degree mation, and even, when neces- In September of 1896, Alida from the then new School of sary, advance cash and not “surprised everyone by becom- forestry at Yale. for a time he complain when reimbursement ing engaged to marry Temple planned to work in the West with was slow. When the three girls,” emmet.” Alida who was 23 and Gifford Pinchot, then the Na- Alida, elizabeth, and Margaret, had become a beautiful young tional forest Commissioner,” but “decided they would like a woman, except for one physical “Alida supposedly put a stop to house in New York, it was Stan- defect which was rather discon- that by saying, ’I’m going to have ford who found them one they certing – she had a wall-eye. 12 children, and I certainly don’t could afford.” And when it came One of her eyes was crossed in intend to do that way out in the to finding an escort for the such a way that the white of her woods.’” Alida wanted her hus- evening, I’m sure that Stanford eye showed more than the iris. band close by. She made that helped them in that regard and it But this didn’t seem to bother abundantly clear during the was he who introduced Alida to Temple emmet and he courted Spanish-American War in 1898. Devereux emmet’s younger her, probably at Stanford White’s Three days after the American brother, Christopher Temple suggestion. Temple emmet and declaration of war on Spain, emmet. (Suzannah Lessard, The Alida were married in Christ William Astor Chanler issued a Architect of Desire, op. cit., Church in red Hook on October call “for all able-bodied men be- p.166.) 27, 1896. “It was Stanford who tween the ages of eighteen and “In the family, sunny Alida, the managed it all, who arranged for forty-five years” to join an “in- youngest” Chanler daughter, the train that would bring the fantry regiment of United States “was referred to good-naturedly 200 guests from New York City volunteers” just “in case of a war as ‘stupid.’ She was thought too to rokeby, for the fashionable with Spain.” Within “a few days scatterbrained to understand Hungarian orchestra, for the 1,550 men had signed up,” Tem- complicated matters. Alida was strolling Neapolitan minstrels, ple emmet among them. The reg- indeed sentimental and generally and for the tapestries to be hung iment never materialized and so happy; she loved company, chat- from the front of the house.” Willie Chanler, with a group of ter, singing. But she was more (Suzannah Lessard, The Architect handpicked men, Temple emmet complex than the others gave her of Desire, op. cit., p. 170.) It was included, headed south to Tampa credit for, and she was certainly the first wedding held at rokeby by rail. There his intention was to more subtly strong-minded. Un- and a spectacular wedding at join up with Cuban insurgents to like her brothers and sisters, she that. fight the Spanish forces. for two did not remember her childhood When Alida “married Temple months, through May into June, at rokeby fondly, and sought in emmet, the young forestry gradu- the little determined group of adulthood to create the kind of ate, he wanted nothing more volunteers sought a way to get magical family which she had so than to disappear into the woods continued on page 38

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One of the Astor Orphans Makes a Home in St. James continued from page 36 pregnant. Alida and Temple had den.” It was on this point of land involved in the fighting. Alida one child, elizabeth, in 1897, which ends in a bluff overlook- journeyed south to Tampa to before Temple went to Tampa, ing Stony Brook Harbor, that look after Temple. After watching and four more in rapid succes- Alida and Temple emmet had his preparations for war, “it fi- sion after he came back: Mar- their home, “The Mallows,” nally dawned” on Alida “that garet (1899), Christopher (1900), built. “The emmets hired Charles there were risks inherent in a sol- Hester (1902), and egerton A. Platt to design their house.” dier’s life.” The family story “had (1904) who died as a baby. Alida Many people seem to feel that Alida driving into camp and must have decided that their liv- the “design and proportions” of beckoning Temple out of line: ing accommodations were get- this house are “modeled on Dev- ‘You must come home, Temple,’ ting a little cramped, because in ereux emmet’s Sherewog.” The she stated in her silvery, piercing 1905, Alida purchased 165 acres “three-story house” is made of Chanler voice. I find this war is of land in St. James from her sis- “poured concrete.” To accommo- dangerous.” Temple went home ter-in-law, ella Smith emmet. date their growing family and the to make more babies. (Lately (Lately Thomas, The Astor Or- household servants, the house Thomas, The Astor Orphans: A phans: A Pride of Lions, op. cit., has “many small bedrooms on Pride of Lions, op. cit., p. 203.) the second and third floors, each pp. 124-127.) The land that Alida purchased with a fireplace. On the third “Discouraged from work as ei- stretched from the “east side of floor there was a school room.” ther a lawyer or a forester” or a Shep Jones Lane to the This school room would get a lot soldier, “Temple turned his ener- Brookhaven town line. Subse- of use while the emmets lived gies to sports and the production quently, they purchased the grist- here since they had four more of organic foods to satisfy his ec- mill, the pond and the land children after moving in: Jane centric food fads.” And he kept around it, where edward Kane (1908), Winthrop (1910), Alida happy by keeping her had had his vineyards and gar- continued on page 103

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Boy Scout Troop 7: Over a Century in St. James by Steve O’Donnell, backbone of Cub Scouting since Barbara O’Donnell, has been an Troop 7 Committee Chairman 1932. adult leader or committee mem- This is the third installment for the Boy Scouts, moms ber in either Pack 111 or Troop 7 about Troop 7 as we approach have been the force behind the since 1993 and I would like to our Centennial Celebration this scouts since they first formed in say “THANK YOU!” Memorial Day weekend (don’t 1908. The Boy Scouts had their As for moms in Scouting, let’s forget to check out the updated first woman Troop Scout Master take the Cub Scouts for example. website! (www.troop7.rocks). in America in 1988. And, while Before they were re-named Den Check it out, and send your we are at it, and since Mother’s Leaders, moms who were in Troop 7 Scouting memories to Day was celebrated on May 10, charge of the Cub Scout Dens [email protected]. let’s give all the Mom’s another were called Den Mothers. The And don’t forget, if you were round of applause! Cub Masters were there, but ever a member of Troop 7, be So, what about women leaders nothing got done without those sure to make reservations on the in Troop 7. Well, we have not yet Den Mothers. While the number website for the Centennial Din- had a mom volunteer to be a of Cub Scout Den Leaders who ner on Saturday evening, May uniformed leader, either as an are men keeps increasing, the 23, 2015 and then make a date Assistant Scoutmaster or Scout majority are still moms. So, to come march with us in the Master. However, our first Com- when the Cub Scouts became Memorial Day parade. mittee Chairwoman was old enough to join the Boy Last month I wrote about the Theodora “Teddy” Janosick, who Scouts, the moms stayed right search for the original group of took over in 1992. Teddy was the behind them, but not in an offi- St. James men who decided they Committee Chairwoman until cial capacity in the troop, as wanted a Boy Scout troop in St. June 2001 when Barbara McCoy there were no official positions James. And, yes, I am still search- succeeded Teddy. Barbara served for women in Boy Scouts until ing for the names of these found- until 2003 when Joanne Mcen- 1988. ing men. But, as they say, behind roy succeeded her and Joanne Our first unofficial Troop 7 every successful man (or Boy served until June 2005. That’s “Mom in Command” was Marie Scout) is a woman and that can- when I became Committee Sturm, who recently celebrated not be truer when it comes to the Chairman and there went the her 103rd birthday here in St. Boy Scouts. Now, before all of string of Committee Chairwomen James. Marie’s husband, Dick the dad’s get indignant, remem- (sorry about that…), but, hey, the Sturm, was a Troop 7 Uniformed ber that moms have been the century is still young! My wife, continued on facing page

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continued Bill was the Scoutmaster and ing in the military. Boy Scouts Leader or Committee Member whose three sons were in Troop have been tied to the military from 1941 until 1976. You could 7. Mrs. Thieke helped all of us since they were originally always count on Marie to help Scouts, in one way or another, founded by robert Lord Baden- out any way she could and to be including taking my chicken Powell, who had served in the at the award ceremonies, called scratch for handwriting and typ- British Army. In my first install- a Court of Honor. The next unof- ing up my eagle Project report so ment, I wrote how Baden-Powell ficial “Mom” was Margaret it was legible. remember, per- had written several books about “Peggy” O’Donnell, who helped sonal computers and Microsoft scouting (the military kind) and out with the Courts of Honor and didn’t exist so it was all typed on reconnaissance which had be- made sure her seven sons got to a typewriter, and if you made a come very popular with boys. In their hundreds of Scout meet- mistake it was either use white- 1907, he founded the Brownsea ings, over 200 merit badge ap- out or re-type the entire page. Island Scout Camp for boys. pointments, campouts and any Thank you Mrs. Thieke! Based upon his training and mili- other event from 1960 through Since then, we have had so tary books he had written, 1979. If you ask any Troop 7 many moms who have stood out Baden-Powell wrote Scouting for Scout from those years what they and continue to do so. Unfortu- Boys, which was first published remember about Mrs. O’Don- nately, space does not permit my in 1908, and became the very nell, they all say they remember naming all of them. To all, I first Scout handbook. her two-layer devils food choco- would like to say “thank you” as So, Troop 7 has prepared some late cake with home-made well. of the St. James boys who later whipped cream icing at the Later this month is Memorial served as men in the military, Courts of Honor. Day, where we take the time to and has had adult leaders who Along with Mrs. O’Donnell honor those men and women had prior service in the military was Mrs. Thieke, whose husband who gave their lives while serv- continued on page 42

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Boy Scout Troop 7: Over a Century in St. James continued from page 41 have told the story of winter you as well. Say thank you to a who brought back that knowl- camping with fred Drost. While veteran when you can and take edge and experience to the sitting around the campfire one the time to come to the Memo- Scouts. A short, but certainly not bitterly cold night, he started to rial Day and Veterans Day pa- complete, list of Troop 7 Scouts tell those in attendance how sim- rades as well. To all Moms, Dads who later served in the military ilar the conditions were to his and Veterans, we cannot thank are: Steve fox, Pat Paglen, Bren- experiences in the U.S. Army. He you all enough! dan O’Donnell, Kevin O’Don- then went on to tell them about DON’T fOrGeT! Go to nell, John Divine, Brian the cold nights he spent in Bel- www.troop7.rocks for more in- O’Donnell, Mark Lewandowski, gium – in December 1944 – in formation about our celebration Ken Tovo, Dave McCauley and the Battle of the Bulge. Surpris- which will take place with a se- ron Mastrogiacomo. I would ingly, one of the other fathers at ries of events over Memorial Day love to have a complete list on the campout told fred he was weekend, culminating with as the website, so please email me there as well in a different unit! many former members of Troop the name, rank and branch of So, while I doubt they will ever 7 as possible marching with the service of those who should be have to camp in the Ardennes current members in the Memo- added to: steve@troop7centen- forest, let your sons camp out in rial Day Parade. nial.com. the rain and snow anyway. You As for the leaders who have never know when they might Editor’s Note: served, I know for sure former need the knowledge and experi- Steve O’Donnell is an Eagle Scout through Troop 7, as are his six brothers, Assistant Scout Masters Mr. fred ence. and his son Ryan. His father, Dr. John Drost and Mr. Mike Jaeger both In summary, give your mom a O’Donnell, was an Eagle Scout and a served. Please feel free to email hug and tell her you love her. By Troop 7 Committee member from me the names of others who the way, your dad may appreci- 1960 through 1993. have served. My older brothers ate a hug and hearing that from

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Latino Music at the Long Island Museum The Long Island Museum, was hearing to chonta wood,” he spreading the sounds of music 1200 route 25A in Stony Brook, says. “People thought I was from the pacific region of will present a Latin Music Pro- crazy, but that same day at sun- Colombia, he moved to the U.S., gram on Sunday, May 31 at 2 set I managed to build the first where he founded his band p.m. Visitors will dance and sing octave, and as I was happily Diego Obregón and Grupo along to traditional music from playing, people started to gather Chonta. Soon after, Diego started the pacific region of Colombia around me. They admired my composing his first original with Diego Obregón and Grupo creation, which encouraged me songs. He released his first Chonta. Bilingual notes will be to keep going. I was now sure I album Pequeña Historia in De- provided and questions are en- could build the whole thing.” cember of 2012. Today, Diego is couraged. Soon after, Diego hired some- established in New York City and Since his early days as a musi- body to find him good quality is now working on the produc- cian, Diego always hoped to chonta wood, and that’s where it tion of his second album. play the marimba. However, due all started. About the Long island Museum to financial constraints, he was Diego has been a member of The Long Island museum is a Smith- not able to own one, so he multiple bands, including raices sonian Affiliate dedicated to Ameri- vowed to build his own. In feb- Negras, Los Bogas del Pacífico, can history and art with a Long ruary of 1994, after moving to La Colombia Viva, Pasos Por Colom- Island connection. The museum is Tola, Nariño, Colombia, he bia, Grupo Naydi, etc. He was open Thursday through Saturday found a dead chontaduro palm also part of TeC (Cali experimen- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday tree and decided to start building tal Theater by its initials in span- from noon to 5. Admission is $10/adults, $7/seniors, and $5/for his instrument. ish) in a play called el Guinnaru, students 6-17 and college students “I had no idea what I was directed by enrique Buenaven- with I.D. For more information call doing,” Diego says. “I took a gui- tura and Jackeline Vidal. (631) 751-0066 or visit www.longis- tar and transposed the sounds I During the late 90's, after landmuseum.org.

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Classic Movies at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center The Smithtown Performing Arts to Smithtown’s Historic Movie moonstruck, Blazing Center, located at 2 east Main House. Saddles/Spaceballs, The Sixth Street in Smithtown, has been Some of the movies that will Sense/The Exorcist and many bringing professional live enter- be screened are: Duck Soup/A many more. tainment to our backyard at af- Night at the Opera, Superman 1 Prices for most movies range fordable prices for many years. and 2 (w/Christopher reeves), from $8-$10. Call the box office They are happy to announce that Batman/The Dark Knight, The to purchase tickets at 724-3700 they also offer movies in their Amazing Spiderman 1 and 2, or visit their website at historic theatre. Bridge Over the river Kwai/Dirty www.smithtownpac.org for the In celebration of Smithtown’s Dozen, Jaws, ET - The Extraterres- complete list of movies, dates 350th Anniversary – Smithtown trial, Lord of the rings Trilogy, and times. Performing Arts Center has American Graffiti/peggy Sue Got brought CLASSIC mOVIES, back married, The Way We Were/ Mills Pond House Gallery Calendar The Mills Pond House Gallery, zation. Exhibit Sponsorships are 29 located at 660 route 25A, St. available for many exhibits, con- Jazz in the Living Room, 7:30 James, is dedicated to exhibiting certs and workshops. If you are p.m. Bring your instrument... the work of local, regional, and interested in sponsoring one of everyone plays. expand your national artists and is open to the their innovative exhibitions or creative horizons and enjoy an public Monday through friday, programs, call 862-6575. evening of Jazz Improvisation led 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday by Jazz pianist ranny reeve. MAY and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 free for listeners; $5 to partici- 23 p.m. Admission is free. for addi- pate. opening Reception, 2-4 p.m., tional information call the Smith- Looking Into Smithtown’s Past town Township Arts Council at JuNE Meet the artists. 862-6575 or visit their website at -16 www.stacarts.org 23-June 16 Looking into Smithtown’s Past: The Smithtown Township Arts Looking into Smithtown’s Past: Sesquarcentennial Celebration Council is an independent, not- Sesquarcentennial Celebration Youth Exhibit for-profit, community arts organi- Youth Exhibit. continued on page 103

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continued this exhibition focuses on the en- from the late 1870s until the canopy of glimmering lights at during landscape tradition in World War II years, well over this outdoor Great Gatsby American art. 1,000 estates were built across themed party on museum Nassau and Suffolk counties, June 26 – october 25, 2015 grounds. Live music by Tom thoroughly reshaping the lives of Gilding the Coasts: Manuel of the Jazz Loft in Stony wealthy and working-class resi- Art and Design of Brook. fine food by farm to Long Island’s Great Estate Era Table Catering by filomena. raf- continued on following page fles, dancing, cocktails and more. for information and reservations contact regina Miano at (631) 751-0066 x247. June 28, 2 p.m. The Great Gatsby Film Screening & Talk experience the opulent lifestyle portrayed in The Great Gatsby, the 1974 film starring robert redford and Mia farrow. Prior to the film, architect and historic house expert Gary Lawrance dis- cusses the unique architectural details and features of Long Is- land’s Gold Coast mansions. Light, themed refreshments included. EXHIBITIONS Through May 31, 2015 Landscapes: Wish You Were Here VISITOr’S CeNTer from green pastures to bright lights to crystal waters, landscape art evokes a place. Ama- teur and professional artists, working in all media, show us their places in this annual juried art competition judged by Kenise Barnes, director and owner of Kenise Barnes fine Art in Larch- mont, NY. Through August 2 Ansel Adams: Early Works featuring 41 photographic prints taken early in Adams’ career, this exhibition focuses on the masterful small-scale prints he created from the 1920s into the 1950s. Through August 2 American Horizons, East to West: Landscape Painting and Photography. Drawn both from the LIM’s permanent collection and from no- table private and museum loans,

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Long Island Museum Calendar continued from page 61 Hill, in St. James; artist and de- man’s primary mode of trans- dents alike. These palaces and signer Louis Comfort Tiffany’s portation in the U.S. properties of diverse design rep- magnificent Laurelton Hall, in resented the country’s best Cold Spring Harbor; and muralist Bayman’s Art achievements in architecture, in- and canvas painter William de ongoing terior decorating, and landscape Leftwich Dodge’s Villa francesca, VISITOr’S CeNTer design. Gilding the Coasts: The in Setauket. In each instance, The Bayman’s Art gallery repli- Art & Design of Long Island’s these residences moved beyond cates an authentic Long Island Great Estates will explore the their use as country home re- wetlands environment as a “nat- collaborative efforts, fertile cre- treats for restful entertaining. ural habitat” for the display of ativity and innovative work that from their conception to their shorebirds and duck decoys. An were critical ingredients forging meticulous design, construction, early 20th century bayman’s Long Island’s great estates. and eventual daily use, these shack, complete with tools, fur- The exhibition will emphasize were fascinating working labora- nishings and decoys in various artistic production, in both the tories that facilitated the exten- stages of completion, illustrates significant path-breaking work sion of their owner’s innovative the process and methods used by that was done on estates by a artistic legacies. carvers. A wonderfully preserved wide array of artisans, and in the North Shore duck boat and a ongoing art that was commissioned and saltmarsh diorama is based on THe CArrIAGe MUSeUM effie’s Hole, a small cove in east- inspired by the great estate eight galleries housing more than movement itself. Artifact-rich ern L.I. where duck hunting was 100 horse-drawn vehicles and a mainstay of life. case studies of specific Long Is- related artifacts explore the his- land estates will include archi- tory of transportation before the tect Stanford White’s house Box automobile became the every-

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continued from page 65 cause they deliver specialized 7 p.m. A Novel idea Book Discussion experiences to their users. A rep- Call for dates NeSCONSeT resentative from SeniorNet will Meet each month to share Wednesday, May 27, discuss how to decide which of ideas and get feedback on your 2:30-3:30 p.m. these products best fit your per- latest efforts. Program is free and Beautiful ruins by Jess Walter sonal and professional needs. open to all regardless of library Call for books, dates and times. district. No registration required. registration required. BASiC CoNvERSATioNAL AMERiCAN SiGN LANGuAGE ART GRouP Sports Pages Book Club SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 Tuesdays, may 26, 12-2:15 p.m. Call for books, dates and times 7-8:15 p.m. Call for additional dates. No registration required Learn the basics of American Weekly group will work on in- sign language with instructor dependent projects. No registra- GETTiNG STARTED Nicole rambo. tion required. WiTH EMAiL SMITHTOWN oNGoiNG ADuLT PRoGRAMS AARP DEFENSivE Wednesday, may 27, ADuLT GAME DAY DRiviNG CLASSES 10:30 a.m.-12 noon SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN Have you always wondered Fridays, may 22, 29 Thursday, June 18, how to create and use an email 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. account? Learn how by creating NeSCONSeT NeSCONSeT a Gmail account in this hands- Call for dates and times. Saturday, June 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on seminar for new and inexpe- We provide the space, tables KINGS PArK rienced email users. Learn how and chairs. Bring your friends Call for dates and times to create an account as well as and board or card games to play. The Smithtown Library will how to create, delete and organ- Space is limited and is available host AArP Defensive Driving. ize emails. on a first-come, first-served basis. General information is also available on the AArP website: BRiNGiNG NATuRE BACK ADuLT WRiTERS GRouP www.aarp.org. Or call AArP NATIvE PLANTS FOR SuN SMITHTOWN toll-free, (877) 846-3299. SMITHTOWN 1st Tuesday of every month, continued on following page monday, June 1, 7-8:30 p.m. Birds and other wildlife popu- lations are in decline partly because there are not many places INSIDE-OUT left on Long Island conducive to their survival. Join horticulturalist KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE, LLC Joyann Cirgliano of the four Har- DESIGNED & INSTALLED bors Audubon Society for a lecture followed by a tour of the Enjoy a native sun garden that was installed by the Audubon Society Dinner for 2 at the Smithtown main building. The talk will focus on how we at can use our own yards to grow Spuntino’s attractive native plants in an effort to reverse this decline in on us, wildlife. while we are creating your BuYiNG A CoMPuTER vERSuS A TABLET new kitchen. NeSCONSeT NKBA Certified Designer Tuesday June 2, 2-3 p.m. Licensed & Insured • Suffolk #54246-H Laptop and tablets are wildly 367A Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 popular with different groups 631.584.5312 • 631.942.9636 mobile and demographics, mostly be- [email protected] Because Life Takes Place in the Kitchen.™ OUR TOWN • MAY 2015 – 66 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Library Programs continued from page 65 SPRiNG WREATH FoR TEENS Classes are open to all adult NeSCONSeT drivers, regardless of age, that Friday, may 22, 4-5 p.m. are Smithtown Library cardhold- Make a wreath using a variety ers only, until one week prior to of patterned scrapbook paper. class, then open to all, space Add your own special touch with permitting. different bows and embellish- fee: non-refundable $20 for ments. All materials will be pro- AArP members with a member- vided. ship card or $25 for non-members (check made out to CELEBRATE MoM “AArP”). phone, online and in- NeSCONSeT person registration is ongoing. Saturday, may 23, 10-11 a.m. Join us for a light breakfast as oPEN KNiT we celebrate our moms or some- AND CRoCHET NiGHT one special. We will make a bath NeSCONSeT sugar scrub and picture frame to Call for dates and times give as a gift or to keep for your- Join this local group and enjoy self. a friendly and informal get-together. experienced crafters and (C) COMMACK BrANCH MAY CLAY MoNSTER beginners welcome to knit and (KP) KINGS PArK KEYCHAiNS crochet with other enthusiasts. Algebra 2/Trigonometry SMITHTOWN Monday, June 15, 6-8 p.m. (N) Wednesday, may 27, 4-5 p.m. TEEN PRoGRAMS American History Create a cute and comical GRADES 6-12 friday, June 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m. monster charm with some air-dry The Smithtown Library offers a (N) clay, markers, some hardware variety of programs geared to- Chemistry and your imagination. Space is ward teens. Join one or join all – Wed., June 17, 3:30-5:30 p.m.(S) limited. you’re sure to have a great time! Common Core Algebra 1 (registration is required.) Monday, June 8, 6:30-8:30 p.m. CHiLDREN’S PRoGRAMS (S) register in person, online or TEEN voLuNTEER Thurs., June 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m. by phone for all Children’s Pro- oPPoRTuNiTiES (N) grams – 360-2480 unless other- A variety of volunteer opportu- Thurs., June 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. wise noted. Call the library for nities will be offered at the (N) dates and times and age restric- Library throughout the year. One Common Core Geometry tions for ALL programs. hour of community service will Thurs., May 28, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Visit the Library website at be given. register for this pro- (N) www.smithlib.org for a complete gram. Call for dates and volun- Thurs., May 28, 6:30-8:30 p.m. program listing and additional teer opportunities. (N) details or go to the library and Earth Science pick up a program flyer. REGENTS REviEWS Monday, June 8, 6-8 p.m. (C) Note: Each child must have Prepare for this year’s regents Geometry his/her own Library card to regis- exam with a certified instructor. Wed., June 17, 3:30-5:30 p.m. ter for programs. review materials will be given (N) out at the class. registration on- Wed., June 17, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For School Age Children going. Please note that there are (N) A variety of literature-based pro- sessions to choose from for some Global History grams which include a wide review classes. Make sure you Thurs., June 11, 4-6 p.m. (S) range of activities are offered register for the time you are inter- Saturday, June 13, 1-3 p.m. (N) throughout the school year. each ested in, as switching may not be Living Environment children’s department provides possible. Tuesday, June 9, 6-8 p.m. (KP) specialized programs, unique to fee: $10 per person, per Wed., June 10, 3:30-5:30 p.m. each branch. class. (N) (N) NeSCONSeT BrANCH Wed., June 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. continued on facing page (S) SMITHTOWN BrANCH (N)

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continued humor and warmth. Bring your own chairs or blankets and we FAMiLY MoviES will supply the popcorn! rated SMITHTOWN G; runtime 102 minutes. (for families w/children under 12) FAMiLY GAME DAY Saturday, may 30, 2:30 p.m. SMITHTOWN The Muppet Movie - The Nearly (for families w/children under 35th Anniversary Edition 12) rated: G; runtime: 95 minutes Friday, may 29, 5-5:45 p.m. Call for additional dates and FAMiLY MoviE NiGHT times. oN THE LAWN Play games at the Library with learn many other interesting facts SMITHTOWN a variety of board games from and myths about these clever (for families classics to some new favorites. creatures. See some live piglets w/children under 12) Adults are welcome to stay. No visiting from The Suffolk County Tuesday, June 30, 8 p.m. registration required. farm! (rain Date Wed., July 1, 8 p.m.) Wizard of Oz (70th Anniversary EvERYTHiNG BuT THE oiNK SiMPLE SiLHouETTES Edition) SMITHTOWN (7-12 years) NeSCONSeT (8-12 years) enjoy an evening movie on a Thursday, may 21, Thursday, may 21, 4:30 p.m. giant inflatable movie screen. 4:30-5:15 p.m. Join in the crafting fun as we This beloved family classic will Pigs are the most useful ani- use magazines and craft paper to enchant all ages with its blend of mals on the farm. Discover why make colorful animal silhouettes. animation, live-action, music, pigs wallow in the mud and continued on following page

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Library Programs continued from page 67 plete a fun spring craft. goose and hopscotch or with a collection of historic toys such as LiTTLE LiSTENERS KNuFFLE BuNNY SToRYTiME paper dolls, tops and teddy NeSCONSeT (2-4 years w/adult) SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) bears. This program will be held Wednesday, may 27, Friday, may 29, 11 a.m. outside on the Village Green in 11-11:30 a.m. Listen to the story Knuffle front of the Library, weather per- enjoy listening to stories, Bunny: A Cautionary Tale and mitting. singing songs and engaging in make a craft featuring the interactive play with your little adorable character. DADS ARE GREAT one. NeSCONSeT (8-12 years) MuSiC WiTH MiSS EMiLY SMiTHToWN AT PLAY Saturday, June 13, 10:30 a.m. SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) HiSToRiC CHiLDREN’S We love our dads. So come Thursday, may 28, 10 a.m. GAMES AND ToYS and make a special gift that you Sing along, move and groove SMITHTOWN (5-12 years w/adult) can give him on father’s Day! to some sweet tunes with Miss Saturday, may 30, 2015, Dress to make a mess. emily and her guitar. 10-12 p.m. (rain date: Saturday, June 13, DoWN BY THE SEA SPRiNG FLiNG 2015) Nesconset (3-5 years w/adult) SMITHTOWN (5-7 years) Despite the fact that children’s Friday, June 19, 11 a.m. Thursday, may 28, games and toys have changed Dive into some great ocean- 4:30-5:15 p.m. drastically over the last 350 themed books and create a funny It’s time to think about baby years, the main purpose has al- snorkel face to celebrate sum- animals, birds, flowers and the ways remained the same: f-U-N! mer! warm weather. enjoy some Come and play classic games spring-related stories and com- such as hoop rolling, duck, duck,

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NATURALLLY SPEAKING: Planning and Planting for the Summer by June A. Liardi June is another one of those beautiful months. The heavy, humid heat of summer is still a few weeks away. The scent of roses blooming is in the air, vegetable gardens are giving us wonderful fresh food and those luscious, red gems called strawberries are ripening. The full Strawberry Moon is on the 2nd. If you don’t have a garden, get out there and visit a farm or farm stand. The flavor of fresh food cannot be matched. These are the months to enjoy outdoor dining. To dress up the rose of Sharon and trumpet come the summer season, espe- dining space, plant some differ- vines. cially after those cold and snowy ent gardens around the area, ei- Consider adding a small water days we endured. ther in the soil or in containers. feature also. You can purchase a It is time to give your house- Perhaps a few cherry tomato small table-top type water fea- plants a summer vacation now, plants to provide a nice snack, or ture and have it going in no time. move them outside to a shady loan herb-filled planter to give Add a few pots of flowers and cation. It is their growing season your dishes some extra flavor. A ferns around it. The sound is very so repot any that are in need. butterfly garden for the lovely soothing and will also help to at- Give them a gentle cleansing flowers and their scents. Some tract butterflies. shower and start fertilizing and plants to attract adult butterflies enjoy your spruced up sitting watering them on a regular basis. include: Black-eyed Susan, but- area while you celebrate father’s fertilize your hybrid tea roses terfly bush, liatris, coreopsis, pur- Day and the Summer Solstice on monthly now. fertilize annuals ple coneflowers, hydrangea, the 21st. How wonderful to wel- continued on page 74

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Planning and Planting for the Summer continued from page 72 It is nice to bring the outside and container plants monthly in. A very pleasing and easy way also. Keep an eye on containers to do this is with a vase full of as they will require more water fresh cut flowers. The best way to as the days heat up. do this is with your own cutting If the children are looking for a garden. You will need to pick a teacher gift, take a ride to your sunny spot and amend the soil local garden store. Let the chil- before you plant. for easy har- dren choose a container and vesting, plant in rows 3-4 feet then some plants. Have them apart. Taller plants to the north of choose a theme, a certain color shorter ones, so they do not of flowering plants, or a few dif- shade them. This also goes for ferent herbs, maybe a pizza gar- vegetable gardens. It is best to den; tomato plant, pepper plant, group them to their bloom time. eggplant and oregano. They will Here are just a few favorites, in be learning about all the differ- order of their bloom time: Daf- “It is the month of June, the ent plants and how they grow. fodil, Sweet Pea, Shrub rose, Pe- month of leaves and roses when Then plant the garden together. ruvian Lily, Lisanthus, Dahlia, pleasant sights salute the eyes, Make plant labels to identify Spanish Lavender and Japanese and pleasant scents the noses.” each plant. They could write the anemone. for fillers, don’t forget –N.P. WILLIS names in different colors on the lovely green foliage in your Editor’s Note: some smooth stones collected at garden; Hostas, evergreens, or- June Liardi, a St. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of three the beach. This is a gift that will namental grasses and other sons. June will be writing articles on gar- last the summer long and then leaves. dening, nature related craft projects and some. family activities.

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How to Buy a Home by Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. free of leaks at the time of clos- Buying a house is never an ing. It is only in rare instances easy thing. Buying your first that the seller will be responsible house can be especially trying. for any problems that are discov- first, of course, you must deter- ered after closing. mine your price range and ap- The typical contract is subject proximately how much of a to an inspection to determine mortgage you can afford. Having whether there are any wood de- a “pre-qualification” letter from a stroying insects or resultant dam- lender will help to show that you age. The seller usually has the are a serious buyer. However, it option of treating the condition is no guarantee that you will ob- and repairing any damage or de- tain a mortgage commitment. clining to do so and refunding This is not meant to instruct the contract deposit. you as to how to obtain a mort- You can expect that you will gage, or how to estimate the size have to pay five to ten percent of of the mortgage for which you the purchase price upon signing might qualify. rather, this will the contract. This deposit will be simply be an overview of impor- held in escrow by the seller’s at- tant considerations and what you torney until the closing. are entitled to expect in a typical The typical time frame from real estate purchase. contract to closing subject to a first, KNOW THe MArKeT as made a thorough inspection of mortgage is approximately 60 well as anyone. read real estate the house so that any necessary days. During this time, a title sections of newspapers and re- repairs can be negotiated. Most search will be done to insure that search on line for house listings buyers hire an expert to do an in- the sellers have “clear” title. You and houses sold. Contact multi- spection pre-contract. Make sure will usually have 45 days within ple real estate brokers. Go out you hire a lawyer you can rely which to obtain a mortgage com- on your own, on weekends and upon. This is no place to skimp. mitment. Lenders often attach weekdays. Make sure you have a If the purchase is new construc- various conditions to the mort- good understanding of what it tion, be aware of “options” (up- gage commitment, and it is im- might take to make a house suit- grades) that are not included in portant that throughout the able for your purposes. Make the base price, and get prices for process you cooperate and re- sure you investigate property them in writing before you sign a spond timely to all requests that taxes (town assessor’s office), contract. the lender makes. If you do not schools and the general neigh- You should expect that, in the obtain a mortgage commitment borhood. typical resale, the seller will be within the time frame allowed by Once you have made an offer responsible to make sure that all the contract, the seller may can- that is accepted, a contract will of the mechanical systems and cel the contract and return your be prepared. Before contract appliances will be in working deposit. However, if it is shown signing, make sure you have order and the roof and basement continued on facing page

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continued someone you trust who has had seller has no liability for any that you did not obtain a com- a good experience with a lender. problem that is discovered unless mitment because of your failure While the purchaser of a a buyer can prove that the seller to truthfully and diligently coop- newly constructed home is enti- fraudulently concealed the prob- erate in that process, your con- tled to certain minimal war- lem. tract deposit could be in ranties under New York law, no At the closing, the deed is ex- jeopardy. such law exists in New York. changed for the purchase price Some lenders will give you the New York does have a “Property and the buyer reimburses the option to “lock in” your interest Condition Disclosure Act” that seller for any fuel oil, pre-paid rate. I recommend that you do applies to sales of used homes, property taxes, common charges not lock in any interest rate with- but sellers can easily decline to and any other minor applicable out first consulting with your provide the disclosure by giving adjustments. Occasionally, the lawyer so that you can be as- a $500.00 credit to purchasers. seller will not be able to move sured that the closing will take Since $500.00 in the scheme of out before the closing, and the place before the lock in period things is not a lot of money, vir- contract typically provides for expires. tually every seller gives a credit the seller to stay in the house for Lenders are required to give rather than the disclosure. This a few days after closing under a you a “good faith estimate” of means that after closing, the written agreement where money your closing costs within three is held in escrow to make sure business days after you apply for that everything is okay after the the mortgage. Often I find that seller finally moves out. clients who simply look for the Although a house purchase is cheapest deal are unpleasantly always a significant change in surprised. My best advice is to someone’s life, knowing what to obtain a referral or two from continued on page 92

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“Step-by-Step” Approach Can Ease Estate-planning Process by Scott posner, CFp, sure you’ve got the right people CrpC, A.A.m.S. listed as your beneficiaries. Over Like many people, you may time, you may need to update enjoy investing. After all, it can these designations to reflect be invigorating to put away changes in your family situation. money for your future, follow the performance of your investments • Make final arrangements. and track the progress you’re tate-planning document. regard- Whenever you pass away, it making toward your long-term less of the size of your estate, will be a stressful time for your goals, such as a comfortable re- you need a will to ensure that loved ones. To ease their burden, tirement. However, you might be your assets and personal belong- consider establishing a “payable- less excited about doing estate ings will be distributed accord- on-death” account at your bank, planning, dreading the perceived ing to your wishes. If you die and then funding this account to time, effort and cost. Yet, you can intestate (without a will), your pay for your funeral and related make the entire process more belongings will be distributed to expenses. manageable by breaking it up your “heirs” as defined by state into specific tasks. laws – and these distributions • Share your plans. What are these tasks? every- may not be at all what you had The most comprehensive es- one’s needs are different, but in mind. tate plan in the world may not be here are a few suggestions that of much value if nobody knows may be applicable to your situa- • Consider a living trust. of its existence. Share your plans tion: Depending on your situation, with your loved ones and heirs. you may need to go beyond a It’s important that everyone • Purchase life insurance. will when drawing up your estate knows their roles in carrying out If something were to happen plans. for example, you might your wishes. to you, would your family be want to create a living trust, When dealing with any estate- able to stay in the house? Would which can allow your assets to planning issues, you’ll want to your children be able to go to go directly to your heirs, avoid- consult with your legal and tax college? You should have suffi- ing the public, time-consuming professionals. And by taking a cient life insurance to take care and expensive process of pro- step-by-step approach, you can of these and other essential bate. A living trust offers other keep the process moving for- needs. You might hear about var- benefits, too, so you may want to ward – without feeling that ious “formulas” for how much consult with a legal professional you’re being overwhelmed. insurance you should purchase, to learn more about this estate- Editor’s Note: but you may be better off by planning tool. money matters is a monthly feature working with a financial profes- written by Scott posner, CFp, CrpC, sional – someone who can eval- • Check beneficiary A.A.m.S., an investment representative with Edward Jones Investments. This uate your assets, goals and designations. 130-year-old firm has over 10,000 offices family situation, and then recom- The beneficiary designations around the world with one here in town mend an appropriate level of on your insurance policies and at 542 North Country road in the Old coverage. retirement accounts, such as St. James School House. mr. posner has your IrA and 401(k), are power- serviced both personal and institutional investors for over 27 years. For more • Draw up your will. ful and can even supersede the information, a schedule of free invest- for most people, a will is instructions left in your will. So ment classes or to request topics for probably the most essential es- it’s in your best interests to make future columns, call 862-2020.

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Improvements: Cost Vs. Return on Investment by Alexandra rich value for home updates and im- Often buyers have already gone After a brutal winter home- provements. They cover every- down the renovation route and owners have spent the spring in- thing from major remodeling and are tired of dealing with contrac- ventorying the damages: gutters additions to less costly face lifts. tors, dust and dirt, disruption to wrecked by ice dams, ceilings Major changes are a risk, and the family routines and unantici- damaged by leaks, chimneys return on creating a pated expenses. In addition the needing re-pointing, less than ef- designer/cook’s kitchen or state- cost of updating a future pur- ficient heating systems, windows of-the-art bathrooms depends on chase may outweigh the need to with chilling air leaks. Whether the marketplace you live in. save resources for education ex- or not you are thinking of selling What buyers demand in Manhat- penses, or the postponement of your home in the near future, tan is very different from what long dreamed of family vaca- these are the repairs and updates buyers expect in the suburbs. tions, or the prospect of taking in you place on the MUST DO list. What we are discovering in an elderly parent sooner rather But what about the improve- our marketplace in Our Town, is than later. ments to make your home more that buyers (especially second Buyers will weigh the myriad marketable? If your budget is not home and move-up buyers and “costs” of fixing up a home too strained by standard mainte- downsizers) are willing to do less against the benefits of buying a nance items, are there reason- and less in the way of remodel- “move-in” condition, also called able changes you can make ing and updating. Some see this “turnkey,” home. They may have which will mean your house will trend in buyers as their being to settle for less square footage, sell for more and sell more “spoiled, lazy, unwilling to put in ceramic tile rather than porcelain quickly? the sweat equity” of earlier gen- or marble, Corian countertops every year remodeling maga- erations. But if one looks more instead of granite, laminate floors zine provides an annual survey deeply there is a more reason- rather than hardwood, but with- comparing the cost versus resale able perspective to be found. continued on page 86

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Nesconset, NY – Just Listed Charming Cape on dead end street. Many updates, hardwood and laminate floors and wall to wall carpeting. 3 or 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1-car attached garage, skylight, gas heat, fenced yard. Convenient location close to shopping and interstates. SD #1. MLS# 2753299. $399,000.

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Nissequogue, NY – Peaceful and Private Cul-de-sac This custom-built 5-bedroom Colonial welcomes you home. Double French doors off the foyer opens into the den. Custom new entertainer’s kitchen with a Wolf 6 range stove, full bar area and granite countertops. The 2-story great room features a wood burning fireplace with custom brick mantle. First floor guest bedroom with full bath. Master bedroom with his and hers closets and bath with steam shower and dual sinks. Full finished basement with a work out room and a commercial acoustic ceiling. Professionally landscaped, fully fenced, beautiful yard with heated in-ground saltwater pool and custom lighting. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2751359. $1,199,000.

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Improvements: Cost Vs. Return on Investment continued from page 84 highlight. repainting or resurfac- out the work or renovation the ing the cabinets, changing the tradeoffs are more palatable. formica or tile countertops to Here are some thoughts on something more modern and what improvements you can easy to maintain, buying new make to your home which won’t appliances, replacing a window break the bank, but will bring and putting a small bay over the you the best bang for the buck: sink, replacing the floor with wood laminate are all possibili- Exterior: Does the driveway ties. You can choose one im- need resealing or is the Belgian provement and visually test the block curbing in need of straight- result. Then decide whether to ening and repair? How about the move on with other cost effective pathway to the front door? Is the see them. They will scour the in- upgrades. cement cracked, have the bricks ternet for pictures. Being turned buckled, is the front stoop off by overgrown shrubs, a Bathrooms need to sparkle. crumbing from cold and water falling down fence, outdated col- replacing the bathtub and damage? Is the front door wel- ors, a lack of crispness and fresh- shower are expensive items. Less coming or looking the worse for ness, will prevent buyers from expensive updates can include a wear? Is the paint on the soffits even coming through the front new vanity and lighting fixtures, pealing, are the front porch rail- door. re-grouting the tile, painting the ings secure, in need of repair? walls a clean and neutral color, first impressions do count. Buy- interior: You do not need to go keeping the existing vanity and ers will drive by homes before whole hog on turning your upgrading the faucets, installing ever making an appointment to kitchen into a designer showcase continued on page 88

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Nesconset, NY – New to Market Smithtown, NY – Just Reduced Rare Woodbine Model, 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath end unit in gated Charming Victorian-style Colonial with granny porch nestled community. Features first floor master suite, 2-story entry foyer, in private cul-de-sac. Features vintage details with modern formal living room with vaulted ceiling, formal dining room, conveniences. Large den with cathedral ceiling and stone fireplace. eat-in kitchen, oak floors, full finished basement, CAC, gas heat. Newly renovated bath, wood floors, 200 Amp electric, wraparound Community pool, tennis and gym. SD #1. MLS# 2755020. $549,000. deck. SD #1. MLS# 2748389. $399,000.

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Nissequogue, NY – English Tudor Nissequogue, NY – Beautiful Water Views Reminiscent of a bygone era this residence offers all of the sought Magnificent Post Modern home situated on 2-Acres with after amenities of today, custom millwork, gourmet kitchen, billiards commanding River views. Fully remodeled featuring open floor room, den with fireplace, master bedroom with dressing and bath plan, large principle rooms, gourmet kitchen, full finished basement. suite, and gym. Horse property situated on 4.80 lush acres with Salt water pool, front covered porch, and verdant lawns complete mature landscaping and pond access for canoeing or ice-skating. this current home with timeless appeal. SD #1. MLS# 2736008. SD #1. MLS# 2757358. $1,389,000. $1,075,000.

St. James, NY – Spacious Ranch St. James, NY – Gated Hamlet Estates Larger than it appears, must see. Featuring a large living room, Magnificent Addison Model offering every amenity including first updated bathroom, new, one layer roof, new windows/doors, updated floor master suite with jacuzzi bath, large eat-in kitchen, office/study, heating system, garage with interior access, fully fenced yard, and family room with fireplace, loft, custom paver stone patio, in-ground security lighting. Close to shopping, schools, LIRR. Owner is in the sprinklers, 3-car garage. Gated community offering resort like living process of painting the exterior. SD #1. MLS# 2742889. $399,000. featuring clubhouse, tennis court, and pool. SD #1. MLS# 2729010. $949,000.

Nissequogue, NY – Vacant Land Hauppauge, NY – Rental Level 3.14 acre parcel located in the scenic Village Of Nissequogue. Recently remodeled 2-bedroom condo with open floorplan. Updates Property has beautiful old Oak trees, large Beech, and Black Birch, include new kitchen with breakfast bar, newer appliances, refinished with understory of Dogwood trees, all attractive to many beautiful wood floors, freshly painted with custom colors. Bathroom with birds and butterflies. Bring your plans to build your dream home. tub, spacious living room, large master bedroom, plenty of closets, SD #1. MLS# 2756844. $379,000. washer/dryer, slider to lovely rear patio. Centrally located. SD #13. MLS# 2747549. $2,050/month.

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Improvements: Cost Vs. Return on Investment continued from page 86 a new multipurpose showerhead. If there is artwork on the walls find something more contemporary, less personal, less theme oriented. Formal Rooms: If you have wood floors and they are worn, have them re-sanded and pol- ished (wood floors remain a big selling point), and perhaps select a new area rug and or a new sofa to replace the one you have had for years (after all you will be taking the furnishings with you). Would crown moldings tie in the living and dining areas and add a dash of elegance? Would a chair rail in the dining room set it apart from other liv- vest in organizing the space you then extrapolate about what they ing space? fresh paint gives any do have, with every imaginable cannot see and will begin to room a face lift. New blinds or design now available for dividing look for other weaknesses or curtains can change the whole up clothing and shoes so that possible areas of neglect. Major “feel” of a room. Old or stained order and accessibility reign. remodeling carries a risk be- wall-to-wall carpeting is a turn Lighting is equally important. cause you cannot be guaranteed off. Newer carpeting can be Maybe the ceiling fixture does to get a dollar for dollar return cleaned, older carpeting may not really do its job or the wall on your improvements. More need to replaced by something sconces by the bed are inade- modest improvements are far neutral and durable. quate for nighttime reading. more likely to repay the seller’s Bedrooms are where we spend While bedrooms do not need the monetary investment. a quarter of our lives. We often brightness of communal living view them as our recharge areas, lighting sets an important Editor’s Note: tone. Alexandra rich is a Associate real Estate spaces. replacing conventional Broker, Certified Buyer representative shades with light-blocking ones Unfortunately, perception is and relocation Specialist with Daniel is a newer trend. Closet space is highly important. Buyers will Gale Sotheby’s International realty, 499 coveted. Older homes are miss- start discounting the asking price Lake Avenue, St. James, 631.584.6600, ing the spacious, walk-in closets as they list the perceived need [email protected]. ms. rich is a St. James native, and has been a real- of newer construction. You are for updates and repairs. And it is tor for 20 years. If you have any ques- not likely to have space to put in what buyers see that influences tions or suggestions for future articles a bigger closet, but you can in- them most. If they see needs they please call or email Alex.

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Ask Ron Villano Dear ron, I am a college student with the like our relationship is at a turning opportunity to go abroad to Italy point. I’m not sure if going out of in the fall. Going to Italy has been the country for four months is the a dream of mine for years and so best idea. I am torn between a this feels like the chance of a life- once in a lifetime love and a once time. The only thing making me in a lifetime experience. How do I Ron villano, M.S., LMHC, second-guess my decision is my choose? ASAC, CCH is the leading boyfriend. We have been together –Second Guessing expert in working through for two years now and I really feel change. As a father who lost his 17-year old son in an auto accident, he always speaks Dear Second Guessing, from the heart. As a licensed It sounds like you are stuck be- similar situation and listen to their mental health counselor, he tween a rock and a hard place. stories. remember, every one is guides others on how to work Start out by making a simple list of different and so your decision through difficult times. As a the pros and the cons of your should not be based on anyone national speaker and author choices. You may find that one de- else’s experience. However, it can of The Zing, Ron has cision very clearly outweighs the be helpful to hear different per- appeared on Tv and radio other. On the other hand, you may spectives. Only you know which throughout the world. find that there are just about an decision you can live with. Take He will help you to Embrace equal number of pros and cons for some quiet time and let your heart the Power of Change in your each decision – which brings you do the talking. When you quiet the personal and professional back to where you started. reach constant buzzing of your mind, life. out to others who have been in a continued on page 92

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Treating Hearing Loss. What Does That Say About You? by William Kent it also has had a positive effect sonal consumer electronics. Be- Are you brushing off a hearing on their relationships; they’re lieve this? Today’s advanced problem because you’re afraid it more likely to have a strong so- technology offers solutions, en- might say the wrong thing about cial network. riches life and makes us more ef- you? Well think again. research ficient. I’m sure most of us do. shows that people with hearing 3. You like to be active. Well, today’s modern hearing in- loss who use hearing instruments If you enjoy an active lifestyle, strument’s, accomplish all three enjoy a better overall quality of you’re not going to let an unof these. When you invest in life. In fact, you just may be sur- treated hearing loss stop you. your hearing health and utilize prised and inspired by these five Treating it means you have every this state-of-the-art technology, things that treating hearing loss intention of keeping up the pace you make a clear statement that says about you. for a fulfilling life. In fact, people you’re a present day thought with hearing difficulty that use leader ready to step up and reap 1. You’re a go getter. hearing instruments get more the rewards that modern technol- research has found that peo- pleasure in doing things, and are ogy has to offer. It also signals ple with hearing loss who use more likely to exercise and meet that you’re up to date on tech- hearing instruments are more up with friends to socialize. nology and not apprehensive to likely to tackle problems actively. take advantage of it for your own Addressing hearing loss shows 4. You love living life. personal enhancement. self assurance and a willingness The more exuberance you What’s the next step? Get a to deal with issues head on. have for life, the less likely it is HeArING TeST. Most health in- Most hearing instrument users in you’ll let untreated hearing is- surance covers all or most of the the workforce even say it has sues get in your way. When you cost for an annual hearing evalu- helped their performance on the address it, you let the world ation. If hearing help is recom- job. know that you enjoy and love life, and you’re going to live it mended, step up to a better and 2. You value your relationships. with gusto. research has shown more fulfilling life and.... “Hear TM Healthy relationships rest that people with hearing loss, the Difference” largely on good communication. who use hearing instruments, are Treating hearing loss lets close “Hear the Difference” is a registered more likely to be optimistic and mark of Long Island Hearing, Inc. family and friends know that you feel engaged in life. want to stay connected and in- Editor’s Note: volved in your relationships with 5. You’re tech savvy and make William Kent is the Director of Long Is- them. Most individuals who cur- the most of what modern life land Hearing, an audiology and hearing rently wear hearing instruments has to offer. instrument dispensing practice. With of- Sleek and cutting edge, today’s fices in Nassau and Suffolk County they say it has not only helped their can be reached at 1-800-698-5200 for overall ability to communicate wireless digital hearing instru- more information and to schedule a com- effectively in most situations, but ments are a front runner in per- plimentary consultation.

elder law, Medicaid, estate and busi- Legal Ease ness planning and administration and Ask Ron Villano continued from page 77 real estate. He is a member of the Na- continued from page 90 expect goes a long way in tional Academy of Elder Law Attor- you can hear the answers from your neys (NAELA), and of the Elder Law, heart. making the process run Real Property, and Surrogate’s Court smoothly. Committees of the Suffolk County Bar While this summary ad- Association and of the Elder Law and Editor’s Note: ron Villano, m.S., LmHC, ASAC, CCH, dresses the main concerns in- Real Property Law Sections of the New York State Bar Association. He is the founder and director of Family & personal volved in purchasing a home, has been serving area residents since Counseling, located at 872 middle Country each purchase varies. There- 1985 and is admitted to practice law road in St. James. He is an author of the book fore, it is strongly recom- in New York and New Jersey. His of- The Zing, has appeared on national TV, along fice is located at 291 Lake Ave., with daily appearances on the Verizon FiOS1 mended that you obtain the network. With offices in St. James, Bohemia, East advice of an attorney before St. James, NY. (584-0100). For reprints of this article and others con- Islip and Howard Beach and a staff of 13 thera- signing any document. cerning Medicaid, Elder Law, Estate pists from all backgrounds – Family & personal and Business Planning and Real Es- Counseling addresses individual and family con- Copyright 2015 Joseph A. Bollhofer, cerns of all ages. For additional information esq. tate, send a request to info@bollhoferlaw.com or visit call 758-8290 or visit www.FamilyAndpersonal- Editor’s Note: www.bollhoferlaw.com Counseling.com and www.ronVillano.com to Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq., is an attor- listen to his featured interviews. ney who practices law in the areas of

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Whiplash by Dr. Linda m. Bocchichio The signs and symptoms of the pain and stiffness may extend Whiplash is a term applied to whiplash often do not develop on into the shoulders and arms, injuries of the neck caused when until 2 to 48 hours after the in- upper back and even the upper the neck is suddenly and/or vio- jury. The most common symp- chest. lently jolted in one direction and toms of whiplash are pain and In addition to the muscu- then another, creating a whip- stiffness in the neck. These symp- loskeletal symptoms, some pa- like movement. Whiplash is most toms are generally found in the tients also experience dizziness, commonly seen in people in- areas that are whiplashed. for difficulty swallowing, nausea volved in motor vehicle acci- example, during a whiplash, first and even blurred vision after a dents, but it can also occur from the head is lifted up from the whiplash injury. While these falls, sports injuries, work in- upper-cervical spine. This creates symptoms are disconcerting, in juries and other injuries. a sprain/strain in the region just most cases, they disappear Most whiplash injuries are as- below the skull, where symp- within a relatively short time. If sociated with forward and back- toms usually occur. Symptoms they persist, it is very important ward movement of the head and may also commonly be seen in to inform your doctor that they neck on the shoulders. Side-im- the front and back of the neck. are not resolving. Vertigo (the pact crashes, in which a person’s Turning the head often makes the sensation of the room spinning) head is turned, may result in pain and discomfort worse. and ringing in the ears may also side-to-side or even oblique Headache, especially at the be seen. In addition, some pa- whiplash-style injuries to the base of the skull, is also a com- tients may feel pain in the jaw. neck. mon symptom, seen in more Others will even complain of ir- Although severe whiplash in- than two thirds of patients. These ritability, fatigue and difficulty juries can result in paralysis and headaches may be one-sided concentrating. These symptoms even death, most such injuries (unilateral) or experienced on also resolve quickly in most are relatively mild. both sides (bilateral). In addition, continued on page 103

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Joseph J. Buccola of Michael Lawlor and the late Walter. Mrs. Kennedy reposed at the St. James funeral Joseph J. Buccola, of St. James, was born on De- Home. A funeral Mass was held on April 17, 2015 at cember 5, 1922 and passed away on April 13, 2015 Sts. Philip & James r.C. Church in St. James. Commit- at the Visiting Nurse Service and Hospice of Suffolk. tal was private. He is survived by his wife rosalie, his daughters and Mrs. Kennedy’s funeral arrangements were profes- son-in-laws: Lynn and Jim, June and Charlie, and Jody; sionally supervised, while the Kennedy family was and by his devoted grandchildren: Deanna and Brian, lovingly cared for during their bereavement, by Ken- Joseph, Anthony and Tyler. He is also survived by his neth, Kerry and Ken Jr. – the Maher family of the St. two beautiful great grandsons Lorenzo and Mariano. James funeral Home in St. James. Mr. Buccola was a Veteran who served in World War II with the 187 Glider Infantry. He defined what a family man is. He did everything for his family. He Kenneth J. Leveling, Jr. loved his grandchildren more than anything and he Kenneth J. Leveling, Jr., of Yonkers, NY, formerly of absolutely adored his great grandsons. He always St. James, NY, passed away on January 29, 2015 at the went above and beyond for his family. He was a hard age of 59. Loving son of Kenneth and Mary ellen Lev- worker and a loving man who had a great sense of eling. Beloved brother of Deborah (Buddy) Klein, humor. He enjoyed working in his barn, working out- Keith (Kimberly) Leveling, Kevin (Cindy) Leveling and side and was an animal lover. Heaven truly gained an Maryellen (Mark) fuhrman. Dear uncle of five. angel. He will be missed and loved always. We know A funeral Mass was held at Sts. Philip & James r.C. he will continue to watch over us. The family would Church. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial also like to thank the Visiting Nurse Service and Hos- Park, Pinelawn. pice for taking such wonderful care of him in his last Mr. Leveling’s funeral arrangements were profes- days. sionally supervised by the Maher family of the St. A funeral service was held at St. James funeral James funeral Home in St. James. Home. Interment took place at Calverton Cemetery. Mr. Buccola’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised by Kenneth, Kerry and Ken Jr. – the Florence Neitzel Maher family of the St. James funeral Home in St. James. florence Neitzel (DeBarbieri) long time resident of St. James since 1947, passed away after a Edward A. Farrell long illness on May 4, 2015. She was co-founder of DeBarbieri edward A. farrell, of St. James, L.I., passed away on Associates real estate and a real April 11, 2015 at the age of 87. Beloved husband of estate broker for over 40 years. the late Catherine. Loving father of edward, Thomas Beloved wife of Joseph (prede- and Stephen. Dear Papa of six and great grandpa of ceased) for 65 years. Cherished five. mother of Warren (Delia), eric Mr. farrell reposed at the St. James funeral Home. (Sarah) and Marilyn (David). A funeral Mass was held on April 14, 2015 at Sts. Loving grandmother of Varin, Philip & James r.C. Church in St. James. Interment fol- Matthew (Kristy), Siobhan, lowed at St. James episcopal Cemetery, St. James. Justin, Joseph and Christopher. Florence Neitzel Mr. farrell’s funeral arrangements were profession- A funeral Mass was held on ally supervised, while the farrell family was lovingly May 7, 2015 at Sts. Philip and James Church in St. cared for during their bereavement, by Kenneth, Kerry James. Interment followed at St. James episcopal and Ken Jr. – the Maher family of the St. James funeral Cemetery. Home in St. James. funeral arrangements were entrusted to the St. James funeral Home in St. James. Cecelia A. Kennedy Cecelia A. Kennedy, of St. James .L.I., (formerly of east Northport, NY) passed away on April 14, 2015 at the age of 101. Cherished wife of the late William J. Loving mother of William (rose) Kennedy, Joan Kennedy and the late Jack Kennedy. Beloved grandmother of 10 and great grandmother of 18. Dear sister

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Edwin R. Bullis family members and friends. A funeral Mass was celebrated at Christ the King edwin r. Bullis, of Baiting r.C. Church, Commack, NY. Interment followed at Hollow, NY, formerly of Head of Calverton National Cemetery. the Harbor, passed away peace- Arrangements were entrusted to the professional fully on April 20, 2015. He was care of the Branch funeral Home of Smithtown and a graduate of the School of In- the Vigliante family. dustrial Arts in New York City. founder and CeO of Step-A- Tronics in Westbury, NY and Pasquale “Pat” Mazzeo Coral Color Process Ltd. in Pasquale “Pat” Mazzeo, of Commack, NY. Beloved hus- Head of the Harbor, NY, passed band of Adele. Loving father of away on April 19, 2015 at the Kristen (randy) Wells, the late Edwin R. Bullis age of 79. Pat was a proud mem- Brett and the late Diane ber of the St. James business Winepol. Adored grandfather of Skylar, Hunter and community for more than 50 Grant. years and his contributions to A funeral service was celebrated at the Branch fu- the Town and residents will be neral Home. entombment followed at Pinelawn Me- valued for years to come. morial Park. Beloved husband of Joyce. Lov- Arrangements were entrusted to the professional ing father of Paul (Lisa) Mazzeo care of the Branch funeral Home of Miller Place and and Maria (Mark) Syms. Cher- the Vigliante family. ished and adored grandfather of Pasquale “Pat” Patrick, Alexander, Thomas, Mazzeo Thomas Francis Collins Matthew, Meredith and Marinna. Thomas francis Collins, of A funeral Mass was celebrated at Sts. Philip & Stony Brook, NY, passed away James r.C. Church on April 22, 2015. Interment fol- on April 22, 2015 at the age of lowed at St. James episcopal Cemetery. 73. former president of Bass Arrangements were entrusted to the Branch funeral Sheet Metal Company. Proud Home in Smithtown and the Vigliante family. member of the Stony Brook Yacht Club. Beloved husband of Helen. Loving father of Thomas Eileen A. Perrino J. (Carissa) and Suzanne (Brian) Devoti. Adored grandfather of eileen A. Perrino, of Colin, rian, Vincent, Dominic ronkonkoma, NY, passed away and Antonia. peacefully on April 13, 2015 at A Memorial Mass was cele- Thomas Francis the age of 71. Beloved wife of brated at Sts. Philip & James r.C. Collins the late robert. Loving mother Church in St. James. of Jeanne-Ann (James) Livreri Arrangements were entrusted to the professional and robert (Sarah) Perrino. care of the Branch funeral Home of Smithtown and Adored grandmother of the Vigliante family. Nicholas, Stephen, Sofie and emma. Cherished sister of Michael finland. She is survived Roseann Fugit by many other family members roseann fugit, of Spring, TX, and friends. Eileen A. Perrino passed away on April 3, 2015 at A Memorial Mass was cele- the age of 55. She was the brated at St. Patrick’s r.C. Church, Smithtown, NY. In- beloved wife of Tim. Cherished terment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. In mother of John Jr. (Nicole), Ali- lieu of flowers a donation, In Memory of eileen A. Per- son (David) Santillan, and Lisa rino, made to St. Patrick’s r.C. Church, 280 east Main (David) Piesse. Loving grand- St., Smithtown, NY 11787 will be appreciated. mother of Wesley, Brynn, Miles Arrangements were entrusted to the professional and Connor. Dear sister of Kath- care of the Branch funeral Home of Smithtown and leen, Jack, Mark, Paula, Susan, the Vigliante family. the late John, Steven and Joann. She is survived by many other Roseann Fugit

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OUR TOWN • MAY 2015 – 102 – OBITUARIES

June B. Quattrocchi Barbara J. (Moll) Thomas June B. quattrocchi, of St. James, NY, passed Barbara J. (Moll) Thomas of Tum-a- away peacefully on April 6, 2015 at the age of 86. Lum Circle, Westerly, rI, passed Beloved wife of the late Joseph J. Loving mother away in her home while surrounded of Lynda (robert) Milici and John (Halina) quat- by her loving family on Monday, trocchi. Adored grandmother of Jonathan, Hayley, March 30, 2015 at the age of 71. Alex and Nicole. Cherished great grandmother of Mrs. Thomas is survived by her Angelina. She is survived by many other family husband, John B. Thomas, her members and friends. mother, Asta Moll of St. James, NY, A religious service was celebrated at the her sister Nancy reuter and husband Branch funeral Home. Interment followed at robert of Lake Grove, NY, her Calverton National Cemetery. daughter, Kimberly J. Kerst, and hus- Arrangements were entrusted to the profes- band Michael of Mystic, CT , her sional care of the Branch funeral Home of Smith- son, John A. Thomas, and wife Bar- Barbara J. Thomas town and the Vigliante family. bara of Massapequa, NY, her son, Stephen J. Thomas, and wife Linda of east Lyme, CT, and eight grandchildren: Kelly, Matthew, and Andrew Kerst, Maria Talamo Nicholas, Vincent, and Christian Thomas and Scott and Maria Talamo, of St. Kevin Thomas. James, NY, passed away on Barbara was born in Brooklyn, NY on September 28, April 9, 2015 at the age of 1943, the daughter of Asta Moll and the late Lief Moll of 89. Cherished mother of St. James, NY. She was a graduate of the Methodist School Anna (Christopher) Lisa, of Nursing in Brooklyn, NY and worked as a labor and de- Margaret (Marc) Weiss, livery nurse. Barbara ended her career at the Lutheran Cen- felix (Jeanne) Talamo and ter for the Aging. She actively participated in many Paul (Laura) Talamo. Loving different types of communities, including the Grace fel- grandmother of 13 and lowship Church in North Stonington, CT, the rhode Island Winnebago Club, and the Deer Creek regal ridge Golf great grandmother of four. Community in florida. Barbara was a very talented person Dear sister of Jenny fragale. who loved to sew, knit, and crochet. She would then give She is survived by many her beautiful creations to family and friends. Barbara other family members and Maria Talamo touched the lives of so many people, and will be missed friends. by all. A funeral Mass was cele- A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Barbara brated at Sts. Philip & James r.C. Church in St. Thomas was held on April 10, 2015 at Grace fellowship James, NY. entombment followed at ferncliff Church in North Stonington, CT. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Barbara’s family requests that dona- Arrangements were entrusted to the profes- tions be made to the following professional and caring sional care of the Branch funeral Home of Smith- non-profit organization: Home & Hospice Care of rhode town and the Vigliante family. Island,1085 North Main Street,Providence, rI 02904.

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Tailored Living ments will be served and prizes awarded. registration is required, continued from page 4 Please call (631)265-6768. colors and hardware options so that your new units will match SuNDAY, MAY 31, 12-4 p.m. your existing color schemes and Spring Farm Festival, décor. Tailored Living, the largest A Come Alive Outside Event! whole-home organization com- A day of outdoor activities, ed- pany in the nation, uses the high- ucation and entertainment fea- est quality cabinet and closet turing demonstrations including construction materials available everything from sheep herding to in the industry. fiber spinning to horse drills. Op- Visit the incredible Tailored portunities to help plant the soci- Living website, at www.tai- ety’s education “Grow-to-Give” loredliving.com. Be inspired by Mills Pond House Garden, (producing fresh fruits & the design solutions that are just Calendar vegetables for local food a phone call away. Patrick and pantries), hear live music, see in- Marian can be reached at continued from page 56 formative displays, participate in 631-498-5595 or via email at 27 interactive educational activities [email protected]. opening Reception, 2-4 p.m. and stations, play games and Patrick and Marian and the Juried Fine Art Exhibit. Meet the feed farm animals, and shop entire Tailored Living Team wish artists from unique vendors and artists. everyone a clutter free and In honor of Smithtown’s 350th happy spring! 27-July 22 Anniversary, admission is free for Juried Fine Arts Exhibit SHS members; and $5/adults; $3/children for non-members. Historically JuLY 239 Middle Country rd, Smith- -22 town. Speaking Juried Fine Arts Exhibit continued from page 38 Whiplash William (1911), and Thomas AuGuST continued from page 94 (1915). Although Alida said she 8 cases. In rare cases, symptoms wanted 12 children, she had to opening Reception, 2-4 p.m. can persist for weeks, months or settle for nine, and wound up 34th Annual Juried Photogra- even years. with a total of eight children that phy: Dualities. Meet the artists Ice and/or heat are often used grew up in this house, four boys 8-30 to help control the pain and re- and four girls. (Barbara Van Liew, 34th Annual Juried Photogra- duce the muscle spasm that re- Head-of-the-Harbor: A Journey phy: Dualities featuring images sults from whiplash injuries. Through Time, op. cit., that are twofold. Other physical therapy modali- pp. 66-67.) ties, such as electrical stimula- There is much more to write tion and/or ultrasound, may about the emmets and their im- Smithtown provide some short-term relief. pact upon life in Head-of-the- They should not, however, re- Harbor but the rest of the story Historical Society place an active-care program of will have to wait until next continued from page 58 exercise and stretching. Spinal time... FRiDAY, MAY 29, 7 p.m. manipulation and/or mobiliza- Editor’s Note: Trivia Night! tion provided by a chiropractor Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s A Smithtown Historical Soci- can also give relief in many official Historian. Brad was a High School cases of neck pain. Social Studies teacher who spent 30 ety final friday event: Join us in years teaching in Commack. As Historian the frank Brush Barn (211 Mid- Editor’s Note: he has written many newspaper articles dle Country rd., Smithtown) for Dr. Linda m. Bocchichio is a chiropractor on the history of our town, he has pub- a few rounds of old fashion practicing at 105 Lake Avenue So. in lished pamphlets and written histories of Nesconset. She was the founder of the Commack, Nesconset, St. James, Kings trivia. Show off your knowledge St. James Walking club and was a former park, Hauppauge and Smithtown Branch. of local and world history, sports president of the St. James Chamber of He resides in St. James. and entertainment! free for SHS Commerce. For further information, members and $5 per person for call 979-9854. non-members. Light refresh-

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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James ACCoUNtANt CAmPS fINANCIAL Primary medical Care therése B. Sassone, Camp harbor at Edward Jones of Suffolk County CPA Harbor Country Investments Richard Sabinsky, MD 686-5833 Day School Scott Posner, CFP 55 Southern Blvd., 17 Three Sisters Road 542 North Country Road Nesconset ARChItECt 584-5555 862-2020 361-3363 Enspire Design group michael morbillo Camp SSPJ Synergy Shaolin Self Defense 301 Seventh Avenue 584-5454 Wealth Strategies Centers 471-9500 James Verdi, CFP 430-08 North Country Rd. ChIRoPRACtoRS 52 North Country Road 617-5148 AttoRNEy Dr. Linda m. Bocchichio Smithtown - 961-5461 Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. 105 lake Avenue South Superior martial Arts 291 lake Avenue Nesconset fLoRISt 733 middle Country Road 584-0100, Fax: 584-2304 979-9854 St. James florist 862-1400 & gift Shop Express family Wellness John h. mulvehill 213 lake Avenue yoga for Recovery Dr. Gary DiBenedetto 862-9292 Attorney-at-Law 320 lake Ave. - Walk -Ins at Prism Wellness 862-8889 420 lake Avenue Dr. Raymond A. Semente fUNERAL homES 767-5153 AUDIoLogy 265 lake Avenue Branch funeral home Long Island hearing, Inc. 584-7722 190 e. main Street homE ImPRovEmENt 55 Southern Blvd., Smithtown Autonomousdesign Nesconset - 972-5211, Dr. gregory R. thomaier 724-9500 22 Stonegate 1-800-698-5200 338 lake Avenue 724-7726 584-8100 St. James funeral home AUtomotIvE SCRAP 829 middle Country Road CAPo Design Build true Sport Care, LLC mid Island Salvage 584-7200 30 lake Avenue South 62 lake Avenue South 667-5048 - deer park Nesconset Nesconset hEALth / fItNESS 250-9200 584-TRUe (8783) AUtomotIvE/ Child Advocacy & Repair/Parts / Gas Parent Empowerment Debus Painting & CLothINg mid Island Services Wallpapering Castani Blu Auto Wreckers 542 North Country Road 862-7924 529-d lake Avenue 586-6599 - deer park 686-6021 686-6464 Complete medical house Perfect St. James gulf home Improvements DANCE family Care Rte. 25A & moriches Rd. 584-7527 Chorus Line George Lehner, M.D. 584-5798 Dance Studio 735 middle Country Road Inside-out 380 lake Avenue 656-9200 BAkERy kitchens, Baths & more 584-7575 Alpine Pastry Shoppe family & Personal 367A lake Avenue 59 Route 111, Smithtown Seiskaya Ballet Counseling, hypnosis 584-5312, 942-9636 265-5610 BESFI 2015 and Weight Loss Summer Workshop 872 middle Country Rd. master fix It BANk 7 Flowerfield - Suite 16 758-8290 584-5993, Roslyn Savings Bank 584-0192 Cell: 516-380-0727 556 North Country Road greco Physical therapy 862-4200 DENtISt 430-7 North Country Rd. morecraft harbor hill Dental, LLC 686-6600 Construction BEAUty 556-20 North Country Rd. 584-7010 Purity Spa 686-5042 Light Awakenings 556 North Country Road meditation and Beyond P. DeBlasio Builders 862-1800 ENtERtAINmENt / 724-9733 269 Woodlawn Avenue EvENtS 584-5500 Scruples ‘head to toe’ medical Arts Radiology george’s Innovative 23 Technology drive 452 lake Avenue Inflatables Scotty’s masonry 584-8030 east Setauket 265-4398, 872-1076 757-0294 689-7300 younique Products ExtERmINAtINg mercy’s homemaker & St. James Lumber laurie Robedee Scientific Exterminating Companion Services 547 lake Avenue 339-3065 599 lake Avenue 584-2001 584-5140 265-5252, Fax: 862-7272

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tailored Living LIqUoR & WINE Liz Jongebloed Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta Home Organization grape Culture DeBarbieri Associates 429 North Country Road 498-5595 Wine & Spirits 406 North Country Road 862-1600, fax: 862-6152 248 lake Avenue 862-7447, 903-0836 vazac Contracting 862-4727 Spuntino Brick Oven • 333 First Avenue - Suite 1 marianne koke Pizza • Restaurant • Bar 584-7817 mARkEtINg Daniel gale / Sotheby’s 420 North Country Road Ignition marketing 499 lake Avenue 686-6700 INSURANCE 516-994-1350 584-6600, ext 206 State farm Insurance St. James Pizza Jim Winter mUSIC LESSoNS Jeanne Posillico Leonard 739 middle Country Road 320 lake Avenue Drum Lessons Daniel gale / Sotheby’s 979-9600, fax: 979-9610 584-5929 with John miceli 5 main Street 240-0690 or email: Cold Spring harbor Up In Smoke BBq INtERIoR DESIgN [email protected] 692-6770, ext 298 834-2246, 278-0728 Creative Windows 347 lake Avenue oPtomEtRy Jill (Conway) mcDowell villa Sorrento 366-0212 Stony Brook Douglas Elliman 823 middle Country Road vision World Real Estate 265-9865 Natalie Weinstein 2194A Nesconset hwy. 996 Jericho Tpke., voila! The Bistro Design Associates Stony Brook - 246-5468 Smithtown 244 lake Avenue 455 lake Avenue 858-6985, 516-316-2000 584-5686 Uniquely Natalie / PEtS quality Consignment Grooming / Supplies David & Rowena Nedvin SChooLS / tUtoRINg / 176 Second St. Pet Expressions Pet Spa Signature Premier CoNSULtINg 862-6198, Fax: 862-7834 479 lake Avenue Properties Bridge College 361-3331 7 W. main St., Smithtown Consultants JEWELRy 767-5221, 360-2800 St. James Jewelry St. James Dog grooming po Box 685, St. James 516-662-1612 Shoppe 430-2 North Country Rd. maria orlandi 483 lake Avenue 862-7288 Douglas Elliman St. James Day Care 862-6775 Real Estate New York State Licensed PLUmBINg & hEAtINg 996 Jericho Tpke., 584-2224 LANDSCAPINg falzone & Son Smithtown Design / Maintenance Plumbing & heating 697-0474, 858-6955 Tree Removal / 862-6612 St. James Equipment Rainbow Enterprises Reliance Real Estate 553-4233 Competition tree PRINtINg 359 lake Avenue Service Business & Social 862-9000, Fax: 862-2881 St. James United 584-5575 graphics du jour, ltd. methodist Nursery 359 lake Avenue Re/max Beyond 532 moriches Road Digiovanna Brothers 862-9849 Landscaping 177 W. main Street 584-9555 666-8485 Smithtown REAL EStAtE 862-1100 village Presbyterian Eddie’s Power DeBarbieri Associates Pre-School Equipment 406 North Country Road Alexandra Rich 175 east main Street 553 lake Avenue 862-7447 Daniel gale / Sotheby’s Smithtown - 724-9382 499 lake Avenue 584-6678 Diane Duffy 584-6600, ext 202 SWImmINg PooLS herman Brothers Denise voelker Daniel gale / Sotheby’s Installation & Service Landscape Corp. Louise tudisco Best Pool Service 360-2939 499 lake Avenue Re/max Beyond 584-6600, ext 208, 205 543 lake Avenue 177 W. main St., 686-6715 homestead Brendan fleming Smithtown Landscaping 513-6814, 862-1100x25 Sundance 588-5296 henrietta homes 328 lake Avenue Swimming Pools 516-316-8395 REStAURANtS 862-1900 R.J.k. gardens, Inc. On/Off Premise Catering 862-7056 henrietta homes mcDonald’s of St. James vEtERINARIAN Strike force & Properties 614 middle Country Road Smithaven veterinary Landscaping 328 lake Avenue 366-0954 hospital 382-9300 862-6999 810 middle Country Road 265-1438

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