St. James Day 2017

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IN THIS ISSUE

MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Deepwells Farm Historical Society ....4 Our Town AROUND TOWN Car Show & Swap Meet ...... 6 S • T • J • A • M • E • S Veteran’s Day Parade...... 8 Scandinavian Bazaar on Nov. 11...... 8 Allstate Agent Ryan Dittmar StAFF Recognized for Volunteerism ...... 10 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Antique & Collectible Sale at St. James Episcopal Church ...... 10 Community Association of St. James Car Show ...... 10 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Halloween Haunted Mansion at Deepwells...... 12 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer Annual Holiday Tea & Sale on November 18 ...... 12 St. James Annual Fall Festival on October 14 ...... 14 William Garthe ...... Advertising Eagle Court of Honor ...... 16 Sales Black Tie Affair to Celebrate People With Disabilities ...... 18 Chorus Line Dance Studio Performs in Disney World ...... 20 2017 Community Table Grand Tasting ...... 22 IN THE NEWS OUR TOWN Smithtown Historical Society to Host Heritage Ball...... 24 – ST. JAMES – Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed ...... 26 Hazardous Waste Disposal Event ...... 26 is a monthly publication produced October is Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month ...... 28 exclusively for the people of HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ...... 32-35 St. James, Nissequogue and ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Mills Pond House Gallery Calendar of Events ...... 36-38 On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 40-42 Call 631-862-9849 for The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings ...... 44-46 Advertising & Copy Deadline Swing Dance Long Island ...... 46 The Jazz Loft Event Schedule ...... 48-49 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Gallery North Classes ...... 50-52 every residence & business in the Smithtown Historical Society Happenings ...... 54 11780 zip code area Small Things, Quiet Places at Gallery North ...... 54 Long Island Museum Calendar ...... 56-58 (6559 total copies mailed) On Stage at Staller Center ...... 60-62 St. James Post Office Permit #10 Programs Offered at the Library...... 64-72 St. James, NY 11780 HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS ...... 73 DESIGN IDEAS ...... 74 Published by NATURALLY SPEAKING ...... 76 Graphics du jour, Ltd. NATURE PAGES For Kids (and Adults) ...... 78-79 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 LEGAL-EASE...... 80-81 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 COOK’S CORNER ...... 82 email: [email protected] HEALTH NOTES website: www.ourtownstjames.com Guard Your Happiness... Treat Hearing Loss ...... 84 Physical Therapist Guide to Shin Splints ...... 86-87 Not responsible for typographical errors. Power and Possibilities of Essential Oils ...... 88-89 We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or Ask Ron Villano ...... 90 refuse to print editorial or advertising material deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image Emphasize Function As Well As Pain ...... 91 or unsuitable for its readers. FINANCIAL FOCUS ...... 92 POET’S CORNER ...... 94 Copyright © 2017 ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARADE ON OCTOBER 29 ...... 95 Graphics du jour, Ltd. CELEBRATIONS ...... 96 All Rights Reserved IN THE SCHOOLS ...... 96-100 DEEPWELLS HAUNTED HOUSE ...... 101 ST. JAMES DAY PHOTOS ...... 102-105 OBITUARIES ...... 106 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 108 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 110-111

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Deepwells Farm Historical Society 2 Taylor Lane, St. James, New York • 631-862-2020 by Elizabeth Isabelle ular. Everyone loves a The lawn is pressed by unseen Bride and as luck feet, and ghosts return gently at would have it, there twilight, and gently go at dawn… she is, getting ready T.S. Elliot was perhaps speaking for her big day. These of St. James’ very own Deepwells are but a few of the Haunted Mansion. Brought to scenes that await your you by the Deepwells Farm His- visit, replete with live torical Society, Deepwells characters to enhance Haunted Mansion for Halloween your stay! Once you 2017 is bigger and more terrify- have toured the Man- ing then ever. Beware as you sion, be prepared to enter, for the ghosts that reside exit via the outdoor throughout the house are stirring Trail of Terror, hand about and awaiting your arrival – holding and arm and they intend to make their clutching is highly presence known! recommended as you Featuring two floors of terror find your way out. By and over 18 rooms of pure hor- the way, Long Island ror, navigate your way alone or Haunted Mansions in a group and prepare for the has given Deepwells adrenaline rush of the season! Haunted Mansion a Top Rated preservation and maintenance of Pay a visit to the grieving Widow Attraction Designation! Deepwells Mansion. The artistic in the Front Parlor and offer your The Deepwells Haunted Man- talents of volunteer coordinators condolences, if you dare. Enjoy a sion is one of the Deepwells Denise Davis and Denise Wla- “feast” in the Dining Room. Who Farm Historical Society’s largest dyka begin the haunted transfor- doesn’t love a Clown? They are fundraisers for this historic land- mation months in advance. Past plentiful in the Carnival Room – mark here in our town. I spoke Halloweens have been so suc- no guessing the number of jelly with Scott Posner, president of cessful at the Mansion that they beans in the jar at this Carnival. the Deepwells Farm Historical have added to the fright and will Do you suffer from Arachnopho- Society and learned that all of also feature food trucks, T-shirts bia? Then by all means be sure to the proceeds from the fundrais- and more to entertain you. stop by the large Front Parlor up- ing efforts, including the monthly Your donations have made stairs, and face your phobia head music series Live at Deepwells possible the wonderful new exte- on. Every house needs an Asy- coordinated by David Dircks, rior lighting, restoring of the oval lum and Deepwells is spooktac- and craft fairs go right to the continued on page 94

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Long Island Cars Fall Harvest Car Show & Swap Meet

On Sunday October 15, 2017 Long 1971 Pontiac GTO convertible Island Cars will present their Fall Harvest Car Show & Swap Meet on the scenic grounds of Flowerfields Fairgrounds in St. James (raindate 10/22). Hundreds of classic and collectible automobiles including show cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, one-of-a-kind custom cars, antiques, exotics, muscle cars, street rods, trucks and imports will be on display. Acres of vendors will be well stocked for this large end of the season show, where you can buy, trade, sell or swap automobile parts, equipment, accessories and literature. The Junkyard Jamboree section will offer hard to find used car parts to complete your restoration project; plus a wide variety of cars will be for in St James. Show hours are: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admis- sale in the Car Corral. sion adults/$9; children under 12/FREE; FREE park- There will be a pumpkin patch with FREE pump- ing. Display or sell your collectible car FREE with kins for the kids. You’ll experience live music, fun admission. Judged cars and vendors register at the fair food and more. There is something for every gate between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m. member of the family to enjoy. Call 631-567-5898 / LongIslandCars.com for Flowerfields Fairgrounds is located on Route 25A additional information.

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Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration The Sgt. John W. Cooke Post parade and ceremony is a Elementary School where the 395 extends an invitation to the chance to remember all veterans, appropriate ceremonies will take community to join them in their especially those who made the place. celebration of Veteran’s Day, ultimate sacrifice. Please contact Parade Chair- Saturday, November 11, 2017. The parade group will assem- man Sal Riccobono at 516-987- All military personnel on leave ble at 9:15 a.m. at the intersec- 6201 if you plan to participate so or recently returned from over- tion of Lake and Woodlawn he can include you in their line seas deployment are encouraged Avenues, St. James and step off at of march and for any other to participate. Be sure to wear 10 a.m. They will march along questions. uniforms if you have them. The Lake Avenue to the St. James Annual Scandinavian Bazaar Set for November 11 The Sons of Norway, Loyal few along with authentic Scandi- cluding Lapskaus (a hearty Nor- Lodge No. 252, will hold their navian baked goods including wegian stew), yellow pea soup, Annual Scandinavian Bazaar on Julekake, Sostekake, Krumkake Smorbrod (open-faced sand- Saturday, November 11 2017 and almond cake Items from all wiches), homemade waffles with from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nor- five Scandinavian countries for lingonberries and more! YUM! way Hall, 201 Seventh Street (on sale are t-shirts, coffee mugs, There will be raffle drawings for the corner of 7th St. and 4th jewelry, decals, embroidered and a Scandinavian food basket and Ave.) in St. James. lace table runners and many dec- many other items! A variety of imported food orative items. For additional information call items will be for sale including: Bring a friend along and while 631-862-8017 and Like their cheeses, chocolates, Rodkal, flat you are there, you can enjoy a Facebook page – Loyal Lodge bread, lingonberries to name a delicious Scandinavian lunch in- Sons of Norway.

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OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2017 – 10 – AROUND TOWN Allstate Agent Ryan Dittmar Recognized for Outstanding Volunteerism The Allstate Foundation Grants $1,000 to Splashes of Hope Inc. Allstate agency owner Ryan “Commitment to our commu- Dittmar, whose office is located nities is a natural extension of at 462 Moriches Road in St. what we do every day – protect- James, received the Agency ing people from life’s uncertain- Helping Hands in the Commu- ties and preparing them for the nity Award for his commitment future,” said Don Rubbo, New to helping others. This award York Regional Sales Leader. earned Splashes of Hope Inc., “With support from The Allstate where Dittmar volunteers, a Foundation, Ryan Dittmar and $1,000 grant from The Allstate Splashes of Hope Inc. make St. Foundation. James a better, happier place to “This organization truly makes live.” a difference in the St. James The Allstate Foundation community,” Dittmar said. awards more than $1 million “These grant funds will help every year to nonprofit organiza- these incorporations continue to tions across the country in honor improve the lives of many peo- of dedicated Allstate agency ple in the surrounding area. I am owners who give back. For more inspired by the work that they information, visit www.Allstate- have accomplished and I am Foundation.org. proud to be a part of their efforts.” Antique & Allstate agents and employees have a proud history of putting Collectible Sale their good hands to work in sup- Ryan Dittmar porting New York communities, The St. James Episcopal Church, located at 490 North promoting volunteerism and pro- others. The Agency Helping Country Road in St. James, will viding financial resources to en- Hands in the Community Award be holding an AnTIquE AnD able local organizations to help celebrates that spirit of service. CoLLECTIBLE SALE on Saturday, October 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be books, toys, housewares, jewelry and much more. Soul Brew: For additional information call An urban, funky and cozy coffee shop and eatery! the church at 631-584-5560. Car Show BREAKFAST The Community Association of & LUNCH Greater St. James will hold their second Car Show on Saturday, Served Daily ‘til 4 PM October 21 from 3-7 p.m. on • Dine In or Take Out • Lake Avenue. So come, walk the vehicle displays, make your • Specialty Coffees & Teas • judgement of these beautiful Crumb Cake Latte • Homemade Pastries • Custom Egg Sandwich examples of quality engineering, workmanship and pride while LIVE MUSIC - 7-10 PM Thursday, Friday & Saturday enjoying pleasant hours with OPEN MIC NIGHT Thursday your family, friends and neigh- In the bors. Raindate is Sunday, 556-18 Route 25A, St. James, NY, 11780 Green Hills October 22. For additional 631-250-9238 Shopping information email: Visit us @ facebook.com/soulbrewstjames Center [email protected] OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2017 – 11 –

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Halloween Haunted Mansion at Deepwells Farm County Park Get ready, get set... to scream Friday, Oct. 13 - 7-10 p.m. The event, sponsored by the when the Deepwells Farm man- Friday, Oct. 20 - 7-10 p.m. Deepwells Farm Historical Soci- sion and property will be trans- Friday, Oct. 27 - 7-10 p.m. ety, with a little help from the St. formed into a rEALLy rEALLy Saturday, Oct. 14 - 6-10 p.m. James Chamber of Commerce, is SCAry haunted house AND Saturday, Oct. 21 - 6-10 p.m. sure to be a lot of fun. So get New ThiS YeaR – the trail Saturday, Oct. 28 - 6-10 p.m. ready for a spook-talaur time. of terror. It is $10 per person For additional information call to ENTER IF you DArE! Proceeds go to the refurbish- Scott (Edward Jones) at ing of the Deepwells property. 631-862-2020 or Denise (Artpix This is not for the faint of The house is located at the inter- Studio) at 631-862-2808 or visit heart. The house will be open for section of Route 25A and www.DeepwellsHaunted 6 HORRIFYING NIGHTS: Moriches Road in St. James. Mansion.com 59th Annual Holiday Tea & Sale Set for November 18 The St. James United There will also be a Silent Auc- Methodist Church, located at tion Basket Sale. 532 Moriches Road in St. James, Come and enjoy a traditional will hold their 59th Annual Holi- Silver Tea, featuring finger sand- day Tea and Sale on Saturday, wiches, various hors d’oeuvres November 18, 2017 from 10 and a variety of homemade a.m. to 3 p.m. goods, homemade fudge and desserts. Holiday crafts and gifts, chocolates, seasonal plants and For additional information cheese, apples, a Harvest Table, decorations for your home will and directions, please call jams and preserves, baked all be available for purchase. 631-584-5340.

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FLAG REMEMBRANCE... St. James Annual Fall Festival The St. James Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, located at 275 Moriches Road in St. James, will hold their annual FALL FESTIVAL on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please come for a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family. Donations will support the St. James Fire Department. There will be live music, a DJ, pony rides, petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, photo booth, pumpkin patch, Special thanks to Boy Scout Troop 7. The boys installed american Flags games, crafts, food and raffle up and down Lake avenue in remembrance of 9/11. also special thanks prizes. to the St. James Fire Department for assisting the boys with traffic pro- For additional information, tection. For more information on how to join or support Boy Scout Troop call 631-862-8000 or visit 7 visit troop7sj.scoutlander.com. To join or support the St. James Fire De- www.StJamesRehab.com partment visit stjamesfd.org

Wednesday, November 1, 2017 • 7PM

The North Shore Montessori School presents: Montessori Madness!

a free community and parent education event featuring Trevor Eissler, author of “Montessosri Madness!”

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Eagle Court of Honor Held for 6 Scouts On August 12, 2017 Luke Mi- randa, Thomas Hunt, Andrew Smith and Douglas Reynolds of BSA Troop #7; and on June 10, 2017 Michael and Peter Pana- giotopoulos of BSA Troop #301, all of St. James, each celebrated their achievement of becoming Eagle Scouts at their Court of Honor ceremonies. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in scouting

(L-R): andy Smith, Doug Reynolds, Thomas hunt and Luke Miranda. and is reached by only 5% of all to achieve the Eagle rank is to Scouts. These young men all complete a service project. Luke started their scouting journey to- Miranda replaced and refur- gether in Cub Scout Den #9, bished the deck at the Sts. Philip Pack 228. They remained friends, & James Rectory and Thomas active at Smithtown High School Hunt created an online data- East and within their respective base/website for the Lake troops. It is therefore fitting that Ronkonkoma Cemetery. Andrew we recognize all of their great Smith rebuilt a bull pen and in- accomplishments together from stalled a 150 ft. fresh water line (L-R): Michael and Cub Scouts to Eagle Scouts! at the Double D Bar Ranch in Peter Panagiotopoulos. One of the final requirements Manorville. Doug Reynolds beautified the center courtyard gardens and asphalt walkway at Mills Pond Elementary School. INSIDE-OUT Peter Panagiotopoulos renovated KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE, LLC the basement at the Youth Center at St. James Lutheran Church, ESIGNED NSTALLED D & I laying a new floor and building storage areas. Michael Pana- Enjoy a giotopoulos rebuilt a storage closet complete with cabinets Dinner for 2 and counters at the Sherwood at Spuntino’s Brother’s American Legion Hall. on us, Our communities have surely been changed for the better by while we are these fine young men! creating your They along with their families wish to thank all their uniformed new kitchen. leaders, troop committee members, scouting families, teachers, the parishes of Sts. Philip & NKBA Certified Designer Licensed & Insured • Suffolk #54246-H James R.C. Church and St. James Lutheran Church, and the entire 367A Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 community for the support given 631.584.5312 • 631.942.9636 mobile to them as they journeyed to- [email protected] ward the rank of Eagle. OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2017

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UCP-LI to Host Black-Tie Affair to Celebrate People With Disabilities United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Without Limits Gala has been in Long Island will hold its Life existence for over 40 years. More Without Limits Gala on Friday, than 300 guests attend the an- October 27, 2017 at Flowerfield nual event at Flowerfield. The in St. James. This year’s event will evening will begin with cocktails honor Kevin M. O’Connor, Presi- and exclusive auctions followed The Children’s Center at UCP of dent & CEO of Bridgehampton by a sit-down dinner, awards Long Island offers early interven- National Bank (BNB). Mr. O’- presentation, entertainment and tion, preschool and school-aged Connor is being honored for his dancing. Doug Geed, Morning programs. The agency provides ongoing commitment to improv- Anchor & Award-Winning Re- adult day services which include ing the quality of life across Long porter for News 12 Long Island, day treatment, day habilitation Island by supporting non-profits, will serve as the Master of Cere- and respite programs, as well as including UCP of Long Island. monies. job training and placement serv- Kevin has been a friend of Proceeds from the gala will ices. In addition, UCP of Long Is- UCP of Long Island for many help to support UCP of Long Is- land has 31 residences and a years. He has been actively in- land’s vital programs and serv- 12-unit apartment complex in volved in special events such as ices geared towards advancing Suffolk County. the Life Without Limits Gala and the independence, productivity For more information about hosted art exhibits for artists in and full citizenship of people UCP of Long Island or the Life UCP of Long Island’s Brush- with disabilities. Without Limits Gala, contact strokes Program at Bridgehamp- UCP of Long Island provides 631-232-0015 or dev@ucp- ton National Bank. programs and services to chil- li.org. You may also register on- UCP of Long Island’s Life dren and adults with disabilities. line at ucp-li.org/gala.

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2017 Community Table Grand Tasting The Smithtown Children’s Smithtown Children's Foundation will hold their 2017 Foundation. Community Table Grand Tasting A partial list of participants on Tuesday, November 14, includes: Mosaic - St. James, 2017, from 6-10 p.m. at Flow- The Trattoria, Spuntino - St. erfield in St. James, featuring James, Elegant Eating, Bliss, many local award-winning Farm to Table by Filomena, restaurants. Four-time James Sangria 71, Jewel, Le Vin Wine Beard Nominee Chef Guy and Tapas Bar, Mirabelle Tavern Reuge will be honored for his and Sandbar Cold Spring 50 years of culinary excellence Harbor. Entertainment, cigar and charitable contributions. rolling, raffles and a silent Proceeds from the event will auction are part of the benefit the Smithtown Chil- festivities. dren’s Foundation and Stony Tickets, available online at Brook Children’s Hospital. www.SmithtownChildrens- For nearly a decade, building Foundation.com, if purchased a strong, vibrant and healthy in advance are $75 per person, community has been the goal for schedule is the engine that pro- $90 at the door. Elegant Eating’s the Smithtown Children's Foun- vides an additional layer of sup- 30th Anniversary Cookbook will dation. “Uniting friends, family, port for Smithtown residents in also be available at $20. and community together along times of crisis,” remarks Christine For additional information call with an annual fundraising Fitzgerald, co-founder of the 516-991-5121. Operation Stop Scams: FREE Shredding Event Every two seconds someone’s merce, is sponsoring a FREE There will be an on-site shred- identity is stolen. But you can shredding event on Tuesday, Oc- ding truck provided by Quality take steps to protect yourself. tober 31, 2017 from 12 noon to Shredding available. This is FREE Fight back against fraud. 2 p.m. in the Akropolis Restau- and open to the public. AARP, in partnership with the rant Parking Lot, 127-16 Smith- For additional information visit Nesconset Chamber of Com- town Blvd. in Nesconset. www.aarp.org/longisland

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Smithtown Historical Society to Host Annual Heritage Ball The Smithtown Historical So- Township for their significant Christopher T. McNamara of ciety is will hold its annual Her- and ongoing contributions to the Commack, 911 Responders Re- itage Ball on October 19, 2017 Smithtown community. The 2017 membered Memorial Park in at the Watermill in Smithtown, Heritage Ball Honorees are: conjunction with The FealGood NY. Through this event, the His- Chris Hirsch of Hauppauge, An- Foundation of Nesconset and torical Society will acknowledge gels Without Faces of Kings Park, Angela’s House of Smithtown. and award members from the six Steve & Laura Gallagher with The program will start with major hamlets of Smithtown Barbara Perotta of St. James, cocktails and raffles at 6:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. To purchase tickets or to be included in the commemorative journal marking this celebration, please contact the Society at Chocolate 631-265-6768. & Cake pops On Friday, June 2, 2017, honorees visited the Smithtown His- Favors #1 In torical Society grounds and available for Children’s shared personal stories about delivery Cakes their relationship with the society over breakfast. The visit concluded with a tour of the Spook-tacular Fall Favorites! grounds, led by Executive Direc- tor Marianne Howard. “This Halloween Cakes, group of honorees truly high- Cookies, Cupcakes lights the service and compas- sion that we see throughout Smithtown – neighbors helping neighbors. I am very excited that they will be joining us at this year’s Heritage Ball and we hope that you will join us in celebrat- Assorted pumpkin Cakes ing their accomplishments!” said Mrs. Howard. The Smithtown Historical So- FAll ciety works to preserve the his- Assorted toric properties in our town and CHeeseCAkes seeks to expand and improve Caramel Apple Crumb, Fall Pies upon programs for both adults Pumpkin 20% and children while sharing Delicious Smithtown’s rich history. FREncH OFF MAcARonS ANY PuRCHASE & $5 MAxiMuM diSCOuNT Excluding Holidays. cRoIS-nutS With coupon only. 1 per customer. Not combinable. GLutEn Expires 11/14/17 FREE sugar Free Cakes, Brownies, Cookies & Brownies CAnDy & CARAMEL Cupcakes AppLES & Bread Gender Reveal Cakes 59 Rt. 111, Smithtown (Village Center) 631-265-5610 alpinepastryshop.com

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Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed by William J. Garthe your pantry, as there are some Your donations are much ap- Once again I would like to folks right here in St. James and preciated and can be dropped thank the very generous resi- Smithtown who could use a little off at my office: dents of St. James on behalf of temporary help. This year the Reliance Real estate the Smithtown Food Pantry. Each pantry has asked for much 359 Lake ave., St. James week you have really come needed school supplies. (across from 7-Eleven) through with your donations I’m looking for the small dona- which are greatly appreciated by items needed tions that don’t warrant a drive to the Pantry and those who found for the food pantry: Smithtown; the one can of tuna, themselves in need at this time of Baked beans, tuna fish, all or baked beans, a box of pasta, year. The Food Pantry, which has types canned vegetables, one bottle of shampoo, anything been in existence for more than spaghetti, tomato sauce, peanut that will help someone in need. I 30 years, is supported by contri- butter and jelly, snacks, all will collect and deliver to the butions from people like you. boxed pastas, baby food and for- Pantry each week whatever is Canned goods, pasta, tooth- mula – all non-perishable food donated. brushes, toothpaste, rolls of toilet items. Thank you in advance for your paper, school supplies, pets generosity. We are generally other items: food/treats are some examples of open to accept donations Soaps - hand & shower, sham- our residents’ generosity. Monday through Thursday, from poo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, I am publishing a list of items 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional toilet paper, paper towels, baby needed, just in case you have information, call me at diapers and baby wipes, femi- any of these in abundance in 631-862-9000. nine hygiene products. school supplies Hazardous Waste Back packs, composition books, notebooks, glue sticks, Disposal Event crayons, colored pencils, pencils and pencil cases, pencil sharp- On October 14 eners, pens, erasers, color mark- The Town of Smithtown is ers, highlighters, pocket folders, holding a Household Hazardous index cards and boxes, and Waste Event on Saturday, Octo- Fiskars children’s scissors. ber 14, 2017 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Municipal Services Facility, 85 Old Northport Road in Kings Park, 631-269-6600. Many common household products have hazardous or even Happy Wine & Liquor toxic ingredients. If used or dis- Halloween! posed of improperly, they can be Choose from our large selection harmful to your family and the of fine Wine, environment. World Class Champagnes & Spirits Adhesives, alcohols, an- from around the world. We sell tifreeze, brake fluid, lighter fluid, MEGA MiLLiONS, BErINGEr cleaning solvent, degreasers, dAiLY NuMBERS, ETC. herbicides, paint remover, pesti- White cides, photo chemicals, insect Zinfandel Halloween % 20 OFF spray, pool chemicals, solvents, $ 99 Any 1 Bottle of Wine stain or varnish and wood preser- 91.5 Liter Wines vatives can be disposed of prop- Cash & Carry Only. Coupon Available Cash & Carry Only. Coupon Must Be Presented at Checkout. Must Be Presented at Checkout. erly by bringing these unwanted Cannot be Combined With Any Here! Cannot be Combined With Any materials in their original con- Other Offer. Expires 11/14/17 Other Offer. Expires 11/14/17 tainers to the Municipal Services Open Monday-Thursday 9 AM-8 PM, friday & Saturday 9 AM-9 PM • Sunday 12-6 pm Facility in Kings Park. You must 430-04 North Country Road (Rte. 25A), St. James, NY 11780 be a Town of Smithtown resident to participate. e q r y 631-862-7020 Visit www.smithtownny.gov St. james Colonial Shopping Plaza for further information. OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2017 – 27 – 72*(7+(5:(¶//029(TOGETHER WE’LL MOVE SMITHTOWN

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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES In 1907, the Freeholders of St. James School District #3 Decide to Build Another New Schoolhouse by Bradley Harris, paid for the schoolhouse on Algebra, English Grammar, Ge- Smithtown Historian Three Sisters Road, when they ography, U.S. History, Civil Gov- were forced to consider building ernment, Physiology, Physical I have been writing about the another new schoolhouse. Ap- Engineering, Natural Philosophy, early history of St. James and parently enrollment in the dis- and Book-Keeping.” School cur- the gradual transformation trict grew so rapidly in a short riculum was changing. from a one horse town into a span of 10 years from 1896 to Still it must have come as thriving country village. Last 1906 that the “new” school- quite a surprise to many people month’s article was about a house no longer met the needs in the community when the new school house that was of the community and another trustees of the district began to built in St. James in 1896 and larger building was needed. talk about finding a location for this article takes a look at a Even though the thought of a new school building. The first new schoolhouse the commu- building a new schoolhouse in discussion of this matter took nity decided to build ten years St. James took people by sur- place at a special meeting held later. This article provides fur- prise, there had been plenty of on Sept. 7, 1906. Well over a ther insight into the contentious signs that change was coming. In 100 people must have attended issues involving the placement 1896, the freeholders voted at this special meeting and debated and construction of a new their annual meeting to employ whether or not a new building schoolhouse in the rapidly two teachers in the school on was needed. The brief minutes of changing community. Three Sisters Road and two this meeting indicate that the teachers were steadily employed freeholders were considering a The schoolhouse designed by after that. The number of students motion about whether or not to Stanford White and erected by enrolled in the district was purchase a school site “south of the St. James School District #3 steadily increasing. In 1902, the the Railroad” or on “the North in 1896 at a cost of $2,000 was freeholders expanded the cur- side” of the tracks. This discus- used for a period of ten years. It riculum being taught by voting sion in itself must have been must have come as quite a shock that these subjects be included lengthy and heated since the to the residents of St. James to in the course of study: “Reading, record reflects that when a vote discover that they had no sooner Writing, Spelling, Arithmetic, was finally taken, 99 people voted in a close vote that saw 52 people vote to build a new school north of the tracks while Gel Manicure Women’s Wash, Men’s 46 voted to have the school built Wed.-Sat. Only Cut & Blowout Haircut south of the tracks. Having determined that a school site should be north of the LIRR tracks, the $19.00 $30.00 $18.00 meeting was adjourned. new Clients Only new Clients Only By January 18, 1907, the trustees had located a new site for a school and another special Mani/Pedi Special Single Process With Haircut meeting was held. When the meeting convened, a motion was $15.00 $70.00 made to raise $1,100 with which new Clients Only new Clients Only to purchase the property on North Country Road (where the old schoolhouse stands today). The 40 freeholders in attendance Pat’s Place voted “25 for and 15 against.” The district had the site for a new Hair & Nail Salon schoolhouse. Then on May 15, 1907, an- 230 Lake ave., St. JameS, NY 11780 other special meeting was con- 631.862.7023 vened. At this meeting it was opeN 7 daYS a week: moN. 9-6 • tUeS.-FRI. 9-7 • Sat. 9-6 • SUN. 9-5 continued on page 34

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Another New Schoolhouse continued from page 32 moved that the district “raise $8,000 for building a school house on land lately purchased for that purpose.” 26 freeholders were present and when the vote on the motion was cast, 15 voted against the motion and 11 voted for it and the motion was defeated. Much to their own surprise, the freeholders had authorized the purchase of a new school site but refused to authorize the money needed to build a new school building. The discussion that ensued at this meeting must have been intense and certainly there must have been a lot of pressure applied to those who voted against the motion because minutes reflect that the freeholders decided “to re- consider the vote” on the motion of a “second ballot.” When this vote was taken, the same 26 The St. James School on North Country Road was the third schoolhouse to people voted and this time 12 be built in St. James and served the community from 1907 until 1938 when votes were cast against the mo- the St. James elementary School on Lake avenue was constructed. tion and 14 voted for it. Three people had switched their votes Still, one can just imagine freeholders of School District #3 and the measure passed. The what people in St. James were had their ears ringing with some freeholders then authorized the saying: “Another new school- very unpleasant comments from district to raise the necessary house in St. James? Why the their friends and neighbors. funds by installments of $500 for school we are using is only ten In an effort to put this matter each ensuing year until the debt years old. We just finished pay- to rest, it was decided to have was retired. Having made the de- ing for the last one and we have the freeholders decide once cision to build the new school to build another school? And it’s again by voting on a resolution and having determined how it going to cost $8,000? The beauti- at their “Annual School Meeting” would be paid for, the meeting ful schoolhouse on Three Sisters of August 6, 1907. The new reso- adjourned. Road, designed by Stanford lution read: “Resolved that the When the community learned White himself, only cost $2,000 sum of Eight Thousand Dollars of the decision to build a new to build. Who made this deci- be raised with which to build a school house for $8,000 on a site sion? You mean to tell me that new school house on the new on the north side of the LIRR this decision to build a new school site recently acquired for tracks, and that the decision had school was made by 14 people? this district; and that said sum been made by a determined Who are they?” Surely the 14 in- shall be raised, levied and col- group of 11 people, who had dividuals who cast an affirmative lected in equal yearly install- pressured three people to change vote to build a new school at the ments of five hundred each with their vote, all hell broke loose. May 15, 1907 meeting of the continued on facing page

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continued ers of St. James School editor’s note: interest not to exceed six per Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s official District #3. The Smithtown Historian. Brad was a High School Social Studies centum; and that the Trustees be Historical Society has teacher who spent 30 years teaching in Commack. authorized to issue bonds or these minutes and they As Historian he has written many newspaper articles other evidences of indebtedness cover the years 1863- on the history of our town, he has published therefor, which shall be a charge 1924 and are on file in the pamphlets and written histories of Commack, nesconset, St. James, Kings Park, Hauppauge and upon the district and paid at ma- Caleb Smith House.) Smithtown Branch. He resides in St. James. turity and which shall not be sold below par.” At their meeting, the freeholders then voted on the resolution. To give the resolution more weight and to try to quell the criticism of the earlier vote, “the ayes and noes of the inhabitants present and entitled to vote and voting were recorded in the minutes.” When the final tally was taken, 23 freeholders were on record having voted in favor of building the new school at a cost of $8,000. Apparently no one voted against the resolution. Before adjourning the meeting, the freeholders also voted that “the Trustees be empowered to sell the Old School house and grounds, delivery to be made upon completion of the new school.” Two months later, the freeholders were back at another special meeting on October 16, 1907 to consider the sale of the school house on Three Sisters Road. A motion was “made by Livingston Smith and seconded by Geo. T. Baldwin that the trustees be empowered to sell the Old School House and the land on which it stands for a sum not less than two thousand dollars or as much more as possible.” So by the fall of 1907, de- cisions had been made to sell the old school house on Three Sisters Road and build a new $8,000 school house on a site on North Country Road that was “north of the railroad tracks.” Construction of the new building began in the fall of 1907, and by the fall of 1908, the schoolhouse was open.

(The references in this article come from the original minutes of the meetings of the Freehold-

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The Smithtown Township Arts Boats, watercolor by Teresa Cromwell Council is pleased to highlight the talents of its artist members! MEMBEr ArTIST SHoWCASE, which features fine original artwork of 64 STAC member artists, will be on view from October 14 through December 10, 2017 at the Mills Pond Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James. Exhibiting artists hail from 30 communities across Long Island as well as North Carolina, Florida, Alaska and New York City. A wide variety of media is rep- resented including oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, pencil & ink, mixed media and photography. STAC invites the public to Wednesdays – Fridays 10 a.m.- Hui Su-Kennedy and Mary Ann an opening reception on Satur- 4 p.m. and Saturday – Sunday 12 Vetter. day, October 14 from 2-4 p.m. to noon-4 p.m. The gallery will be For additional information call meet the exhibiting artists and closed Nov. 22-26 for holidays. 631-862-6575 or visit view their work. Participating artists from www.stacarts.org. Mills Pond Gallery hours are: St. James include: Lori Scarlatos,

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What’s Happening at the Mills Pond House Gallery The Mills Pond House Gallery, located at 660 862-6575 or visit their website at www.stacarts.org Route 25A, St. James, is dedicated to exhibiting the The Smithtown Township Arts Council is an inde- work of local, regional, and national artists and is pendent, not-for-profit, community arts organization. open to the public Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. exhibit sponsorships are available for many exhibits, to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to concerts and workshops. If you are interested in 4 p.m. Admission is free. For additional information sponsoring one of their innovative exhibitions or call the Smithtown Township Arts Council at 631- programs, call 631-862-6575.

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On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center The Smithtown Performing Arts and beer in the ticket cost. This is shakespeare in love Center, located at 2 East Main not a night to miss. February 3-March 4, 2018 Street in Smithtown, brings pro- Tickets: $35/adults, $32/seniors, fessional live entertainment to oliver! $20/students our backyard at affordable November 11-January 21, 2018 The highly acclaimed stage adap- prices. Tickets: $25/adults, tation of the film that won seven Ticket prices range from $20- $15/children under 12 Academy Awards, including Best $35 unless otherwise noted, The award-winning musical Picture. group rates available. Call the based on the Charles Dickens box office at 631-724-3700 for novel oliver Twist, springs to life Disney’s the lion King reservations or visit their website with some of the most memo- experience Jr. edition at www.smithtownpac.org. rable characters and songs ever CHILDREN’S THEATRE to hit the stage. February 10-24, 2018 2017/2018 SeaSON Tickets: $15 all seats Performance Schedule Piano Men The African savannah comes to Saturday, November 18, 8 p.m. life on stage with Simba, rafiki Man of la Mancha Tickets: $40 and an unforgettable cast of char- Through October 22, 2017 The Canadian Duo of Billy and acters as they journey from Pride Tickets: $35/adults, $32/seniors, Elton will be playing your favorite rock to the jungle… and back $20/students songs of the 70’s and 80’s. again, in this inspiring, coming-of- Don quixote returns - The clas- age tale. sic musical of a dying old man’s desert highway Band quest for the impossible dream. a tribute to the eagles the Cast of Beatlemania an eagles Christmas February 14, 2018, 8 p.m. disney’s – Saturday, December 9, 8 p.m. Tickets: $50 Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Tickets: $40 The cast of Beatlemania perform- CHILDREN’S THEATRE Desert Highway returns for a ing the most famous love songs Through October 29, 2017 special Christmas performance. written by your favorite brits. All Tickets: $15 Bring a date for this beautiful The beloved fairytale come to Carlo Cantamessa Valentine’s Day performance. life! as John lennon – and so this is Christmas annaJam Friday, December 15, 8 p.m. a tribute to the Women of rock Tickets: $35 Saturday, March 10, 2018, 8 p.m. Enjoy this special evening of Tickets: $35 Christmas themed songs. AnnaJam’s homage to the “Women of rock” will have you forever Motown singing the praises of rock and Christmas edition roll’s finest divas. Saturday, December 16, 8 p.m. Tickets: $45 irish Comedy night A non-stop, high energy trip (NOT NECESSARILY IRISH COMEDY down memory lane featuring the Saturday, March 17, 2018, 8 p.m. songs America grew up on. Tickets: $40 Get a belly full of laughter with new Year’s eve Comedy show some of the best comedians Long smithtown Performing loads of laughs Island has to offer. arts Center’s 15th anniversary Sunday, December 31, 8:30 p.m. 2002-2017 Tickets: $95 seussical Jr. Saturday, October 28, 7:30 p.m. Six headlining comics will enter- CHILDREN’S THEATRE Tickets: $75 tain you with a robust evening of March 17-April 29, 2018 Come celebrate 15 wonderful adult humor. Includes a buffet of Tickets: $15 all seats years of Long Island theatre. Italian hors d’oeuvres and light Transporting audiences from the Enjoy a revue of some of their fare as well as an open bar of Jungle of nool to the Circus best performances with some of wine and beer. Dessert served at their best performers. Also in- intermission and a Champagne continued on page 42 cluded is a small buffet, wine Toast to bring in the new year.

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The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings The Atelier at Flowerfield is exhiBiTiONS Classical art for the Young an art studio steeped in the with Wendy Jensen old master tradition, unique in the atelier Group show - Saturdays: through nov. 4 that professional artists paint a thing of Beauty 10 a.m.1 p.m. and teach alongside their stu- Through november 2 $40/person per class dents in the North Light Paint- Artwork exhibition of the Summer Students will engage in hands-on ing Studio. Personalized Workshop Instructors. creative activities. There will also training in drawing and paint- be an art history component in ing for artists of all ages, at all FRee - art history Lecture Series, this course. levels of achievement is of- with Director Kevin McEvoy fered. The Atelier at Flower- Thursday evenings from 6:30- FaLL COuRSe OFFeRiNGS field is a non profit 501(c)3 8 p.m., October 12, 26. Fee: $55 per class organization located at 2 Flowerfield, Suite 15, in DRawiNG eVeNTS Classical art Foundation St. James. for Youth If you would like to sched- Sketch Club with Kevin Mcevoy ule a tour of the facilities or with donna Grossman Mondays: through nov. 13 sign up for a FREE trial class Saturdays: october 14, 21, 29, 6-8 p.m. call 631-250-9009 between november 4 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F, or email: 10 a.m.-12 noon Painting workshop administrator@atelierflower- $20/person, per class with Christian White field.org or visit their website Students in be guided on how to Tuesdays: through oct. 31 at frame, set up and work on their 10 a.m.-1 p.m. www.atelierflowerfield.org drawings in various locales of Long Island. continued on page 46

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The Jazz Loft Happenings The Jazz Loft at Stony Brook, Association’s Entertainer of the Tickets: $10 located at 275 Christian Avenue Year, Songwriter of the Year and in Stony Brook, is an exhibition, Album of the Year. wednesday, October 25 preservation, education and per- Tickets: $40/adults, $35/seniors, Jam Session featuring the Jazz formance center which houses a $30/students Loft Jazz Band, 7 p.m./$10. vast collection of jazz memora- Open Jam from 8-9:30 p.m./$5. wednesday, October 18, 1 pm. bilia. The Jazz Loft hosts jam ses- Young at heart: Thursday, October 26, 7 p.m. sions, lectures on jazz and Sock hop at the Jazz Loft. The interplay Jazz Orchestra. presents a variety of concerts. Music from the 1950’s will be The band plays original composi- Some of the concerts in the com- performed. tions written by band members. ing months are sponsored by Tickets: $10 Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, Olivia and Harlan Fischer of $10/students Head of the Harbor. wednesday, October 18 The Jazz Loft is open Thursday Jazz Jam and the art of Jazz Saturday, October 28, 7 p.m. through Saturday, 12 noon to 5 The Jazz Loft Jam Band performs The Tardo hammer Trio. The p.m. Tickets: Adults/$10; seniors at 7 p.m. followed by open jam group plays a diverse selection of 62+/$7; students/$5; children 12 at 8 p.m. While the music plays jazz classics, rare originals and and under are free. artists from the Flowerfield Atel- unique ballads. For additional information and ier will draw a live clothed Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, to purchase tickets visit model holding a musical $10/students www.thejazzloft.org or call 631- instrument. 751-1895. Subject to availability, Tickets: Arrive at 7 p.m./$10, wednesday, November 1 tickets can be purchased at the Arrive at 8 p.m./$5 Jazz Jam and the art of Jazz door before the event. The Jazz Loft Jam Band performs Thursday, October 19, 7 p.m. at 7 p.m. followed by open jam Rich iacona’s Bad Little Big eVeNT SCheDuLe at 8 p.m. While the music plays Band. Pianist Rich Iacona and artists from the Flowerfield Atel- Thursday, October 12, 7 p.m. vocalist Madeline Kole perform ier will draw a live clothed Mike Carubia and his Big Band. jazz standards and original com- model holding a musical The band will perform songs positions. instrument. from the Great American Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, Tickets: Arrive at 7 p.m./$10, Song Book $10/students Arrive at 8 p.m./$5 Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, wednesday, October 25, 6 p.m. $10/students wednesday, November 2, 7 p.m. Lecture/Recital: the Performing The Jazz Loft Big Band Friday, October 13, 7 p.m. style of Bassist ray Brown. Peter Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, The Gibson Brothers. Coco bassist and professor at $10/students In a departure from its jazz offer- Hofstra University will discuss ings, the Jazz Loft is presenting and demonstrate the style of Ray Saturday, November 4 these bluegrass superstars. The Brown who worked extensively Swing Dance Long island Brothers have accolades includ- with Oscar Peterson and Ella presents a swing dance and ing International Bluegrass Music Fitzgerald among others. continued on facing page st. James Gulf Automotive Center “Serving Your community for over 30 Years” We HaVe a neW lOOK! Same HOnest ownership Same great Service 525 North Country Rd. St. James $5 OFF OIL CHANGE Exp. 11/30/17 Must be presented 631-584-5798 when dropping off vehicle www.stjamesBP.com OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2017 – 49 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

continued wednesday, December 6 lesson 7:30 p.m. Dancing is from lesson 7:30 p.m. Dancing is from Jam Session featuring the Jazz 8-11 p.m. Tickets at $15 per per- 8-11 p.m. Tickets at $15 per per- Loft Jazz Band, 7 p.m./$10. son should be purchased through son should be purchased through Open Jam from 8-9:30 p.m./$5. SDLI.org, 631-476-3707 or at SDLI.org, 631-476-3707 or at the door the night of the event. the door the night of the event. Saturday, December 6 Steve Salerno Quintet. Rich Iacona and Melanie Cole Swing Dance Long island with The Bad Little Big Band. presents a swing dance and wednesday, November 8 Jam Session featuring the Jazz Loft Jazz Band, 7 p.m./$10. Open Jam from 8-9:30 p.m./$5.

Thursday, November 9, 7 p.m. Phyllis Tagg Trio Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students wednesday, November 15 Jazz Jam and the art of Jazz The Jazz Loft Jam Band performs at 7 p.m. followed by open jam at 8 p.m. While the music plays artists from the Flowerfield Atel- ier will draw a live clothed model holding a musical instrument. Tickets: Arrive at 7 p.m./$10, Arrive at 8 p.m./$5 Thursday, November 16, 7 p.m. Rich iacona’s The Bad Little Big Band. Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students wednesday, November 22 Jam Session featuring the Jazz Loft Jazz Band, 7 p.m./$10. Open Jam from 8-9:30 p.m./$5. Saturday, November 25, 7 p.m. Blossom Dearie Tribute performed by Nikki Parrott Tickets: $20/adults, $15/seniors, $10/students wednesday, November 29 Siding Windows Roofing Jazz Jam and the art of Jazz Insulated Vinyl Siding Vinyl replacements Complete replacement The Jazz Loft Jam Band performs at 7 p.m. followed by open jam Imitation Wood Shakes Bays & Bows re-Shingling at 8 p.m. While the music plays Soffits & fascia Specialty Shapes repairs artists from the Flowerfield Atel- Gutters & Leaders Double Hung flashing ier will draw a live clothed Entryways Casements model holding a musical instrument. Tickets: Arrive at 7 p.m./$10, Arrive at 8 p.m./$5

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Gallery North Classes Gallery North, located at 90 Center, they continue to provide Fur & Feathers: Techniques of North Country Road in Setauket, the community with a diverse animal illustration is a not-for-profit gallery promot- selection of educational with Diane Bouchier ing the finest contemporary re- programming, including ArTalks, Sundays, October 15 & 22 gional art and craft. Established Art Ventures, Art Abilities and 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. in 1965, Gallery North focuses Art Works. $120 on contemporary art in a variety The Community Art Center of- of disciplines, including paint- fers a number of opportunities Digital Photography Forum ing, drawing, printmaking, ce- for one to have a creative, studio with Miranda Gatewood ramics, sculpture, digital art and experience! Studio art classes are Fridays, October 13, 20, 27 film. Exhibits explore the diver- suitable for adults and teens. 5-7 p.m. sity and vitality of the arts on For additional information $120 Long Island, while classes, work- about programs for adults and shops, excursions, talks and an- children, call 631-751-2676 or watercolor workshop nual festivals involve community email with Esther Marie members in the lively process of [email protected] . Saturday, October 21 art making. 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. aDuLT aRT CLaSSeS Gallery North is open $60 Wednesday through Saturday waLk-iN DRawiNG GROuPS from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. and Check website For Fall Schedule Sip & Create: Champagne Sunday, from 12-5 p.m. (Closed Life Studies: Figure Drawing Sunday’s watercolor Monday and Tuesday). Visit their Sundays: 9 a.m.-12 noon – $15 with Janice Gabriel website at www.gallerynorth.org. Figure Drawing Sunday, October 29, 1-4 p.m. With the addition of Gallery Thursdays: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. – $15 $60 North’s new Community Art • • • continued on page 52

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Gallery North continued from page 50 Friday, November 17, 6-8 p.m. Digital Photography Forum Ages 12 & up Miranda Gatewood $40 Wednesdays, November 1, 8, 15 5-7 p.m. Sip & Create: Champagne $120 Sunday’s watercolor with Janice Gabriel Mat Making with Sunday, November 19, 1-4 pm Bamboo or Tall Reed Grass $60 with Tom Stock Sunday, November 5, 2-4 p.m. art From art: ekphrastic writing Sip & Create: Champagne $40 workshop with Tom Stock Sunday’s watercolor Sunday, December 3, with Janice Gabriel Papermaking 2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 10, 1-4 p.m. with Lorena Salcedo-Watson $30 $60 Saturday, November 11 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. GiftaBles! GiftaBles! $90 Make & Take a Gift Make & Take a Gift for the holidays: for the holidays: GiftaBles! Fused Glass Pendant hand Painted Silk Scarf Make & Take a Gift with Julianna Kirk with Larissa Grass for the holidays: Wednesday, December 6, Wednesday, December 15, Card Making 6-9 p.m. 6-8 p.m. with Lorena Salcedo-Watson, Ages 12 & up Ages 12 & up Larissa Grass & Janice Gabriel $75 $50

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Smithtown Historical Society Happenings Since 1955 the Smithtown Historical Society has community library and archives. worked to ensure that the history of Smithtown The Historical Society maintains six houses and Township and our Long Island heritage are preserved eight outbuildings at three locations: Obadiah Smith and interpreted for the education and enjoyment of House, Caleb Smith House and their 22-acre Village current and future generations. of the Branch Historic District Site. Their mission is carried out through collection, conservation and preservation, research, exhibitions, The Smithtown Historical Society, holds a number publications, educational programs, support of re- of events during the year. For further information gional heritage organizations, living history events, about any of their programs call 631-265-6768.

eVeNTS presented by Lawrence Swanson TaLeS FOR TOTS 631-265-6768 Examine the ecological and 631-360-2480 Frank Brush Barn historical significance of the har- Smithtown historical Society’s 211 Middle Country Road bor and what it can bring to fu- Roseneath Cottage Smithtown ture residents. Stony Brook 239 Middle Country Road Harbor, or Three Sisters Harbor, Smithtown FaLL haRVeST LeCTuRe SeRieS as it was known historically, is FRee Light refreshments will be perhaps the most pristine of the Storytime for children 3-5 served LI North Shore pocket bays. years with caregiver. 2nd Friday FRee of each month -11 a.m. Tuesday, october 17, 7 p.m. 631-360-2480 Discover a new theme through Arts and Crafts Smithtown historical Society’s reading each month. Register by with Meagan Gandolfo Roseneath Cottage calling the Main Branch of the The Arts and crafts movement 239 Middle Country Road Smithtown Library - 631-360- started in the late 19th century in Smithtown 2480. England and came to the U.S. in Book Club October 13 - Halloween the early 1900s. Thursday, october 26, 7 p.m. November 17- Thanksgiving* FREE: BRING YOUR OWN WINE December 8 - Holiday / Winter october 24, 7 p.m. Girl with the Pearl Earring *note: program will be held on the Between Stony Brook Tides by Tracy Chevalier 3rd Friday of the month. Mel Pekarsky – Small Things, Quiet Places Gallery North, located at 90 Inc., painted five large-scale mu- seat at 631-751-2676. North Country Road in Setauket, rals in Manhattan. Established in 1965, Gallery is pleased to present Small Pekarsky is Professor Emeritus North showcases the vibrant cre- Things, quiet Places, through and former chair of the art de- ativity of artists and craftspeople November 3, an exhibition span- partment at Stony Brook Univer- from Long Island and nearby re- ning 30 years of the artist’s com- sity. His paintings, drawings, gions. The not-for-profit gallery mitment to the landscape. prints and artist’s books are in- presents original exhibitions, Chicago born American land- cluded in public, private and cor- community events and educa- scape painter Mel Pekarsky is porate collections. tional programs for artists of all best known for his paintings and Mark your calendar for an ages and abilities. drawings of the desert, and has ArTalk with Mel Pekarsky Satur- Gallery North hours are: been recognized as one of the day, October 22, 2017 at 3 p.m., Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 most significant landscape when Mr. Pekarsky will talk p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. painters of our time. Between about his work and its relation- For additional information visit 1969 and 1974 Pekarsky, a ship to the environment. Call www.gallerynorth.org or call founding member of City Walls, Gallery North to reserve your 631-751-2676.

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Long Island Museum 2017 Calendar 1200 Route 25a aDuLT PROGRaMS October 20. If available, tickets Stony Brook, NY 11790 aND eVeNTS may be purchased at the door. 631-751-0066 Please call the museum at 631- [email protected] October 15, 5 p.m. 751-0066 the day of the show to www.longislandmuseum.org North Shore Pro Musica confirm ticket availability. Chamber Music Series HOURS: Welcome to the new season of October 28, 9:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, chamber music concerts pre- in harms way: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; sented by North Shore Pro Mu- Past, Present and future Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. sica. All performances take place Five years after Super Storm (unless otherwise noted) in the Carriage Museum’s Gille- Sandy, the region’s most recent ADMISSION: spie Room. $25/general admis- battle with nature, this all-day $10/adults, sion, $20/Pro Musica and LIM symposium explores storm $7/seniors 62 and older, members and students, available preparation, recovery and mov- $5/students 6-17 years, at the door. Program TBD ing forward. Local residents, free under 6. folklorists, historians, planners October 22, 7 p.m. and architects will share stories Please Note: Sunday Street and memories of Superstorms All events are free with museum Sunday Street Concert Series Sandy, Irene and Lee, among admission, unless otherwise present Austin-based others. $12/person, $10 for stu- noted. Please call 631-751- singer/songwriter Slaid Cleaves dents, seniors and museum 0066x212 to register where indi- in his only Long Island appear- members; Includes museum ad- cated. For information about ance this year. Advance sale tick- mission. optional additional $10 becoming a museum member ets At $25 are available at for lunch. Please call to register call 631-751-0066 x246. sundaystreet.org through Friday, continued on facing page

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continued Wolf. Presented by the Port Jef- November 4, 6:30 p.m. or email bchiarelli@longisland- ferson Documentary Series. holiday Celebration Gala & museum.org. Admission granted Please contact 631-473-5220 or Silent auction on a first come/first served basis. www.portjeffdocumentary- Annual holiday gala and silent Space is limited. Pre-registration series.com for more details and auction honoring Linda Mar- and pre-payment are required. to see full listing of the series. golin, Esq., partner at Mar- golinBesunder LLP; and Patron of October 29, 1-4 p.m. November 2, 6:30 p.m. the Arts, D. Frederick Baker. In- halloween Family Fun Day holiday Celebration Cocktail cludes fine food, cocktails, enter- Come in costume and enjoy Party & exhibition Preview tainment, raffle prizes, and a pumpkin painting, trick-or-treat- All participating artists, donors silent auction with hundreds of ing, crafts and more! Musical and sponsors are invited to get a original art, holiday décor and performances by the Instrument sneak preview of the beautiful gift items created by local artists Petting Zoo and an Eerie Animal artwork and gift items featured in and artisans. $250 per person; Presentation from Sweetbriar the Holiday Celebration Gala & Purchase tickets at longislandmu- Nature Center. FREE admission Silent Auction. Enjoy hors d’oeu- seum.org/events or contact all day. vres, cocktails, raffle prizes, and regina Miano at rmiano@longis- entertainment, and meet the landmuseum.org or x247. October 30, 7 p.m. Holiday Celebration honorees. Film Screening: sideman* $25/person, free for participating November 5, 3 p.m. An intimate look at the incredi- artists, donors and sponsors. Sunday Street ble lives and legacies of Pinetop Contact regina Miano at rmi- Sunday Street Concert Series Perkins, Willie “Big Eyes” Smith [email protected] or present Garnet Rogers perform- and Hubert Sumlinm, sidemen x247 for information. for Muddy Waters and Howlin’ continued on following page

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Long Island Museum 2017 Calendar continued from page 57 culture. They guarded farmyards Ongoing ing live in the Carriage Museum’s from pests and strangers, accom- THE CARRIAGE MUSEUM Gillespie Room. panied hunters and farmers as Eight galleries housing more than they worked, and also served as 100 horse-drawn vehicles and November 12, 2 p.m. beloved family pets. Dog Days related artifacts explore the his- Learning From Our Neighbors combines paintings from artists tory of transportation before the Director of Long Island Tradi- William Moore Davis, Evelina automobile became the every- tions, Nancy Solomon facilitates Mount, and William Sidney man’s primary mode of trans- a roundtable discussion with Mount with advertising, clothing, portation in the U.S. storm survivors from Upstate and photographs to offer New York, North Carolina and glimpses into the lives of Long Is- Bayman’s art Staten Island on coping and re- land’s dogs at work, play and Ongoing building after Mother Nature’s rest. VISITOR’S CENTER wrath. The Bayman’s Art gallery repli- in harm’s Way cates an authentic Long Island November 14, 10 a.m. – Through December 31 wetlands environment as a “nat- 12 noon Storms and hurricanes have a ural habitat” for the display of Senior Tuesday long history in upstate New York shorebirds and duck decoys. An Seniors 62 and older enjoy a and Long Island, such as the early 20th century bayman’s FREE, self-guided tour of In famed September 1938 “Long Is- shack, complete with tools, fur- Harm’s Way in the Art Museum. land Express” hurricane and the nishings and decoys in various most recent Super Storm Sandy. stages of completion, illustrates exhiBiTiONS Now, five years after Sandy, In the process and methods used by Harm’s Way will explore how carvers. A wonderfully preserved dog days: local residents and government North Shore duck boat and a Portraits of Man’s Best friend agencies prepare and recover saltmarsh diorama is based on Through December 30 from natural disasters like Sandy, Effie’s Hole, a small cove in east- Long Islanders love dogs. Just as well as Hurricanes Lee and ern L.I. where duck hunting was like today, anyone observing Irene, through a wide array of a mainstay of life. daily life on Long Island in the historic artifacts, shared stories, 19th century will find dogs to be hands-on activities and com- an important part of the region’s pelling photographs. > New Arrival? OF ST. JAMES Dr. Gary DiBenedetto PEDIATRIC/FAMILY CHIROPRACTOR

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On Stage at Staller Center There’s always something hap- ence when virtuoso cellist per- cello, and voice and became a pening at the Staller Center, Uni- forms all six Bach Cello Suites in big favorite on “America’s Got versity at Stony Brook. The a one-night-only marathon Talent.” following programs are being of- event. fered for your enjoyment. Box STaRRY NiGhTS FaLL Office hours are 12 noon to 6 TaNGO BueNOS aiReS Tuesday, November 21, 8 p.m. p.m., Monday through Saturday Saturday, October 28, 8 p.m. RECITAL HALL | $38 and 1-hour before ticketed per- MAIN STAGE | $40 Musicians come together for an formances. For tickets and infor- Be transported to a Buenos Aires evening of magnificent music. mation, call the Box Office at cabaret. The music and dance of 631-632-ARTS (2787). Tickets Tango Buenos Aires showcases JOhN PiZZaReLLi & JeSSiCa can also be purchased 24 hours the beauty of Tango – embracing MOLaSkeY - holiday hits and a day at www.STALLERCENTER.COM. the sensual and fluid. More with The Swing 7 Band The University Art Gallery (The Saturday, December 2, 8 p.m. Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery) hours MAIN STAGE | $46 are 12 noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday Kick off the holidays with this through Friday and 7-9 p.m. on husband-wife vocal duo along Saturday. For further information with John’s highly acclaimed about Art Gallery shows call Swing 7 Band. Their show will 631-632-7240. feature seasonal favorites, jazz The Department of Music fea- standards and other surprises. tures numerous performances throughout the year with over 150 FrEE recitals. For further information call the music department at 631-632-7330. Upcoming events at Staller Center at SUNY Stony Brook (programs subject to change).: STePhaNie QuaYLe 2017/2018 Friday, November 3, 8 p.m. PeRFORMaNCe SCheDuLe RECITAL HALL | $38 Stephanie Quayle captures the FLiP FaBRiQue heart of storytelling with guitar Saturday, October 14, 4 p.m. and piano. Harnessing her signa- eMeRSON STRiNG QuaRTeT Family Fare ture passion and pairing it with #2 MAIN STAGE | $20 an authentic artistry, she will de- Thursday, December 7, 8 p.m. Enjoy every trick, from exciting liver an entertaining night of RECITAL HALL | $48 acrobatics to unparalleled circus country music. In concerts during 2017-2018, skills. Bring the whole family to the complete late quartets of Flip FabriQue for a unique Satur- The MaRTiaL aRTiSTS aND Beethoven plus works of Purcell, day afternoon. aCROBaTS OF ChiNa Shostakovich and Bartok will be Saturday, November 11, 8 p.m. featured. DaViD SeDaRiS MAIN STAGE | $42 Friday, October 20, 8 p.m. The artists and acrobats bring art The hOT SaRDiNeS MAIN STAGE |$48 forms that combine music, acro- Saturday, January 20, 2018, He is a master of satire and one batics, mime and dancing, shar- 8 p.m. of the most observant writers ad- ing many similarities with RECITAL HALL | $42 dressing the human condition Western culture. Music first made famous decades today. ago comes alive through The Hot SONS OF SeReNDiP Sardines’ brassy horn arrange- COLiN CaRR Saturday, November 18, 8 p.m. ments, rollicking piano melodies, Six Suites for RECITAL HALL | $42 and vocals from a chanteuse unaccompanied Cello The Sons of Serendip are a musi- who transports listeners to a dif- Saturday, October 21, 7 p.m. cal group of four friends who ferent era with the mere lilt of RECITAL HALL | $46 have put together the unique her voice. Enjoy this rare musical experi- combination of harp, piano, continued on page 62

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On Stage at Staller Center continued from page 60 GaLa 2018 turing original rent stars Adam iMaGO TheaTRe - La Belle JaY LeNO and Special Guest Pascal and Anthony Rapp as they Lost in the world of automation The DOO wOP PROJeCT celebrate over 20 years of friend- Saturday, January 27, 2018, Saturday, March 3, 8 p.m. ship. 4 p.m. MAIN STAGE | $75 Regular Family Fare Enjoy Jay Leno’s engaging humor BiG SaM’S FuNkY NaTiON - MAIN STAGE | $20 with The Doo Wop Project, a tal- Jazz Inspired by the story of Beauty ented group of young men Saturday, April 7, 2018, 8 p.m. and the Beast, Imago Theatre’s singing well-loved Doo Wop RECITAL HALL | $38 steampunk fairy tale, La Belle, songs. The Funky Nation is a stellar Lost in the World of Automaton, group of world-class musicians STaRRY NiGhTS SPRiNG is a giant artwork of a play with who meet the challenges of their Wednesday, March 7, 8 p.m. 100 moving parts, animated ef- funky band leader. Come hear RECITAL HALL | $38 fects and puppets. brassy music that mixes funk, Artists -in-residence, Professors rock, hip-hop and jazz! of Music and Doctors of Musical FeLa! The CONCeRT Arts musicians come together for Saturday, February 3, 2018, a unique concert experience. 8 p.m. MAIN STAGE | $42 DuBLiN iRiSh DaNCe Fela! The Concert brings the Saturday, March 10, 2018, 8 p.m. eclectic sounds and powerful MAIN STAGE | $46 lyrics of Nigerian musician and Dublin Irish Dance brings the activist Fela Kuti, founding father epic tale of Celtic culture to the of Afrobeat, to the Staller Center stage. Enjoy this special evening stage. celebrating the music and dance of Ireland. CaTaPuLT Saturday, April 14, 2018, 8 p.m. SPheRuS MAIN STAGE | $40 Sunday, March 18, 2018, 4 p.m. Catapult astounds the audience Family Fare with seemingly impossible danc- MAIN STAGE | $20 ing shadow silhouettes. You Spherus is a circus with an extra won’t believe your eyes as you dimension. International juggling watch these incredible dancers champion Greg Kennedy uses become a mountain, an ele- music as a background for his phant, a helicopter, a house with unique tricks with light, super a window and people inside the cool props and his acrobatic duo window. of aerial dancers. eMeRSON STRiNG QuaRTeT auDRa MC DONaLD #3 Tuesday, March 20, 2018, Saturday, April 21, 2018, 8 p.m. LeZGiNka – RuSSiaN DaNCe 8 p.m. MAIN STAGE | $54 The State Dance ensemble of RECITAL HALL | $48 Blessed with a luminous soprano Daghestan, Russia The Emerson Quartet’s March and an incomparable gift for dra- Friday, February 9, 2018, 8 p.m. concert includes “a fearless em- matic truth telling, Audra Mc- MAIN STAGE | $40 brace of the new and the un- Donald is as much at home on The festival of dance features usual as well as the classics” Broadway and opera stages as sumptuous costumes, acrobatics (Seattle Times). Enjoy an exciting she is in roles on film and televi- and riveting drum and saber mix of music from the 17th, 19th sion. work. Unforgettable! and 20th centuries. Christina Dahl, pianist, joins the Emerson PaRSONS DaNCe COMPaNY TaO - DRuM heaRT for the Bolcom Quintet. Saturday, May 5, 2018, 8 p.m. Saturday, February 17, 2018, MAIN STAGE | $42 8 p.m. aDaM PaSCaL & aNThONY Delightful, vibrant and enticing. MAIN STAGE | $42 RaPP - acoustically Speaking Eight dancers of talent and pas- Athletic bodies and contempo- Sunday, March 25, 2018, 7 p.m. sion bring sexy athleticism, exu- rary costumes meet explosive RECITAL HALL | $42 berant personality and joyous Taiko drumming! An intimate unplugged show fea- movement.

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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a 2017 LONG iSLaND ROOM BOOk DiSCuSSiON GROuPS variety of programs during the PROGRaM aND Smithtown upcoming weeks and months. exhiBiT SeRieS Book Discussion Group The Library has one number long island at War SMITHTOWN (631-360-2480) which will con- SMITHTOWN Thurs., Oct. 19, nect callers to all four Library Through December 2017 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. buildings. The Main Building, is The year 2017 marks 100 Grapes of Wrath by John Stei- located at 1 North Country years since the United States’ neck. no registration required. Road, Smithtown. The Nesconset entry into World War I. To com- Branch (Administration Business memorate this anniversary, the Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion Office) is located at 148 Smith- Long Island Room will examine, NESCONSET town Blvd., Nesconset. The through its annual program and Tues., Oct. 24, Commack Branch is located at 3 exhibit series, Long Island’s par- 2:15-3:15 p.m. Indian Head Road, Commack. ticipation in the nation’s various OR 7:15-8:15 p.m. The Kings Park Branch is located war efforts starting with World The Charm Bracelet by Viola at 1 Church Street, Kings Park. War I. Shipman. Call for additional Call for Library hours. Programs at the books, dates and times. registra- For more information Smithtown Main Building: tion encouraged. visit the library website at Thurs. Oct. 19, 7-8:30 p.m. killer Reads www.smithlib.org. Waging a Different Kind of War: Book Discussion Group You may register at the above The Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans NESCONSET phone number for programs un- Support Project. Call for books, dates and times. less otherwise noted. Please call for additional registration encouraged. ReGiSTRaTiON iNFORMaTiON program dates and times. international Literature In-person, online and tele- Book Discussion Group phone registration for all pro- SMITHTOWN grams is ongoing. Registration is Tues., Oct. 24, 7:30-8:30 p.m. required unless otherwise noted. Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Programs that require fees can be registration encouraged. paid by credit card, cash, check or money order to The Smith- a Novel idea town Library. To pay by credit Book Discussion Group card, use the online payment op- SMITHTOWN tion. For more information about Wed., Oct. 25, 2:30-3:30p.m. paying by credit card, see the Li- The Art of Crash Landing brary website. If paying in cash, by Melissa DeCarlo. bring exact change only. Pro- MOVie MaTiNeeS registration encouraged. gram fees are non-refundable NESCONSET Sports Pages and non-transferable. Wed., oct. 18, 1 p.m. Book Discussion Group 3D PRiNTeRS Wonder Woman SMITHTOWN The Library ‘s 3D printers, do- Rated: PG-13; Runtime: Mon., Nov. 6, 10-30-12:30 p.m. nated by the Friends of The 141 min. Valiant Ambition Smithtown Library, are available by Nathaniel Philbrick. SMITHTOWN at all four Library branches. Pa- no registration required. Fri., oct. 13, 2 p.m. trons can submit a 3D Printer the Big sick historical Non-fiction Use Form to request to have a Rated: R, Runtime: 119 min. Book Discussion Group design printed. These requests SMITHTOWN are reviewed to ensure they Fri., oct. 20, 2 p.m. Thurs., Oct. 26, comply with the Library’s policy, Paris Can Wait 10:30-11:30 a.m. then sent to the requested pick- Rated: PG; Runtime 92 min. OR 2:30-3:30 p.m. up location for printing. For fur- Fri., oct. 27, 2 p.m. Paris 1919: Six Months that ther details, please call the the hero Changed the World Reference Desk at any of the Rated: R; Runtime 93 min. by Margaret MacMillan. branches or visit In-person registration. www.smithlib.org/ adults/3d- Call for additional dates, times continued on facing page printing.html. and movies

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continued home on any train prior to mid- ticket is included in this registra- night. tion fee) and then meet at the uPCOMiNG TRiPS museum at 11:45 a.m. for a one- aMeRiCaN ViSiONaRY hour tour beginning at 12 p.m. ON-YOuR-OwN JOhN F. keNNeDY’S See On-Your-Own Train Trip for TRaiN TRiP TO NYC LiFe aND TiMeS further details. SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN Sat., october 21, 8:45 a.m. Sat., oct. 21, 8:45 a.m.-1 p.m. MaRRieD TO BROaDwaY Fee: $10 per person. Meet at Smithtown Train Station BuS TRiP Enjoy a day in the city with re- Fee: $35 per person SMITHTOWN duced-rate tickets via the LIRR Visit the New York Historical Tues., nov. 14, and the Library. Register for the Society Museum, and attend a 8:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. trip by 9 p.m. on Thurs., October docent led tour of the exhibition Fee: $100 per person includes 12 and then pick up your commemorating President John lunch, all expenses ticket(s) at the Main Branch of F. Kennedy’s centennial year. The & gratuities. the Smithtown Library starting exhibit comprises of iconic and Ron Sharpe and Barbra Russell Mon., Oct. 16. On the day of the rarely seen images, capturing first met when they were playing trip, all patrons must meet a staff public and private moments from the young romantic leads of Mar- member at the Smithtown train Kennedy’s life. Register for the ius and Cosette in Les Miser- station by 8:45 a.m. and leave trip by 9 p.m. on the Thurs., Oct. ables. The story they often tell is on the 9:03 a.m. train. Everyone 12 and then pick up your that after being married on stage must be in the first car together ticket(s) at the Smithtown Main hundreds of times, they decided and transfer at Huntington. You Building starting the Monday be- to do it for real. In Married to will arrive at Penn Station at fore the trip. Patrons will join the Broadway, Ron and Barbra (with 10:39 a.m. and must return On-Your-Own Train Trip (train continued on following page

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Library Programs continued from page 65 return train tickets will be distrib- you read, find new and interest- some of their fabulous and uted when checking in at 1:30 ing books, see what your friends equally talented Broadway lead- p.m. You are on your own after are reading, write book reviews ing actors and actresses) share the show and must be on a re- and more. An email address is their love affair with the great turn train no later than midnight. required to create a GoodReads music of the Great White Way, account. performing the big showstopping aDuLT PROGRaMS numbers that are audience fa- ZuMBa aN aRChiTeCTuRaL JOuRNeY vorites around the world -- from NESCONSET ThROuGh Phantom of the opera, Cats, Mon., oct. 16, 23, 30, nov. 6 aMeRiCaN hiSTORY Evita and West Side Story, to 10:30-11:30 a.m. SMITHTOWN Carousel, Fiddler on the roof Fee: $15.00 per person. Sat., oct. 14, 10 a.m.-12 noon and – of course – Les Miz. Enjoy Attend this upbeat, four-ses- This presentation tells the story lunch and a tour of the Swan sion fitness series. Zumba is an of American life in the terms of Club garden before the perform- aerobic workout which com- the influence of its history on the ance at the NYCB Theatre at bines international rhythms and houses and buildings they built, Westbury. Meet the bus in the dancing with interval and resist- lived and worked in across the Smithtown Main Building park- ance training for a full body entire country. It’s a story that ing lot at 8:45 a.m. Expected re- workout. reaches as far back as Greece turn time is 5:30 p.m. note and Rome, answering the needs lunch choice at time of registra- FOR The LOVe OF POeTRY of each era’s problems of shelter tion: chicken francaise, pot roast wRiTiNG wORkShOP and style. or baked filet of sole. SMITHTOWN JaZZ DuO PeRFORMaNCe Mon., oct. 16, 10 a.m.-12 noon SMITHTOWN This monthly workshop on the Sat., oct. 14, 2-3 p.m. art and craft of writing poems is Enjoy jazz hits from yesterday conducted by Gladys Hender- and today. son, Suffolk County Poet Laure- ate 2017- 2019. These aN OPeRaTiC TOuR OF iTaLY workshops will explore poetic SMITHTOWN techniques and expose attendees Sun., oct. 15, 2-4 p.m. to new poetic pathways to create RaDiO CiTY Lou Borella will share the trip poems. There will be positive cri- ChRiSTMaS SPeCTaCuLaR he took to the places important tique on your work and a safe SMITHTOWN in the lives of Giuseppe Verdi place for you to bring your po- Wed., Dec. 6, 8:35 a.m. (Busseto, LeRoncole, Sant Agata etry. Bring one of your poems to Fee: $65 per person. and Milano) and Giacomo Puc- read or one that you find evoca- The Radio City Christmas cini (Torre del Lago, Lucca and tive to the first workshop. Spectacular is an annual musical Viareggio) and other sites. This holiday show that features over presentation will be accompa- The SiGhTS, SOuNDS aND 140 performers, lavish sets and nied by the operatic music of TaSTeS OF ReGiONaL iTaLY costumes as well as an original these two great composers. Shar- NESCONSET musical score. The 90-minute ing this experience should bring Mon., oct. 16, 7-8 p.m. show stars the Rockettes and back wonderful memories for Join us as we travel throughout combines singing, dancing and those who have already been to the Italian peninsula visiting humor along with spectacular these places and a yearning to each of the 20 regions and ex- stage settings. Meet at the Smith- visit them for all those who plore some of famous sites of the town train station at 8:35 a.m. to haven’t. country. Listen to popular and board the 8:50 train. Everyone classical music and take home must be on the first train car and iNTRODuCTiON TO regional recipes to try. This vir- will transfer at Huntington to- GOODReaDS tual exploration will have you gether before arriving at Penn SMITHTOWN wanting to plan your next trip or Station at 10:39 a.m. You then Mon., oct. 16, 7-8 p.m. return once again. have time on your own for lunch Share books you love on and sightseeing before meeting GoodReads, a social media site continued on page 68 at the theater at 1:30 p.m. for the for readers and book recommen- 2 p.m. show. Show tickets and dations. Keep track of the books

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Library Programs continued from page 66 Contract Bridge League. Each a $1, paperback and children’s player must purchase the book books only .50¢ as well as knick- TRaDiTiONaL and bring it to each class. knacks, bric-a-brac, collectibles FaLuN DaFa exeRCiSe and other items. A portion of the SMITHTOWN ZOMBie MakeuP wORkShOP proceeds will benefit The Friends Tues., october 17, 24, 31, NESCONSET of The Smithtown Library Schol- nov. 7 Thurs., oct. 26, 6-8 p.m. arship. Direct your questions to 7-8 p.m. This hands-on workshop will Mr. Salas at 360-2480 x128. Falun Dafa is a traditional Chi- focus on expression and creativ- nese practice that improves men- ity. You will go over the proce- CaRD SwaP tal and physical wellness through dure for turning yourself into a NESCONSET a series of easy, gentle exercises zombie, step-by-step. A disclo- Sat., nov. 4, 2-4 p.m. and meditation. A representative sure form must be signed to at- Bring unused greeting cards in from the LI Chinese Culture Pres- tend this program. to trade or donate. Make and entation Team will lead this se- take or choose from our dona- ries intended to promote health, MY iTaLiaN SeCReT – tion pile. mental balance and inner peace. The FORGOTTeN heROeS OF The hOLOCauST ONGOiNG aDuLT PROGRaMS SMITHTOWN Sun., oct. 29, 2-4:30 p.m. Would you risk your life to save a stranger? The film My Ital- ian Secret tells the story of cy- cling idol Gino Bartali, Dr. Giovanni Borromeo and other courageous Italians who carried out ingenious schemes to rescue aDuLT GaMe DaY Jews, partisans and refugees from SMITHTOWN Nazi-occupied Italy. Directly fol- Fridays, 11-1:30 p.m. LONG iSLaND’S lowing the film viewing there NESCONSET GhOSTS aND hauNTiNGS will be a question and answer Mondays, 12-3 p.m. SMITHTOWN session with the film’s consulting Call for additional dates Tues., oct. 17, 7-8:30 p.m. producer Vincent E. Marmorale. and times. Long Island has a rich history We provide the space, tables of ghosts, paranormal activity wRiTiNG TOOLS FOR and chairs. Bring your friends and hauntings. Join Eco-Photo DiSCOVeRiNG YOuR VOiCeS and board or card games to play. Explorers as they explore some aND uNLOCkiNG CReaTiViTY Space is limited and is available of the most chilling stories from NESCONSET on a first-come, first-served basis. all across the Island. Learn about Wed., nov. 1, 7-8 p.m. no registration required. haunted cemeteries, ghosts that Each of us has a storehouse of appear and disappear from some inner voices, memories, imagina- aDuLT wRiTeRS GROuP of the creepiest dwellings on tion, subconscious perceptions SMITHTOWN Long Island and strange tales of and feelings. Whether your writ- Call for dates and times unexplained paranormal activity. ings serve as therapy, literary ex- Meet each month to share cellence or both, they are all part ideas and get feedback on your BeGiNNeR’S BRiDGe of the process of discovering latest efforts. Program is free and SMITHTOWN your voice. This workshop will open to all regardless of library Mon., oct. 23, 30, help you tap into your creative district. no registration required. nov. 6, 13, 20, 27, writing process. 10 a.m-12 noon aRT GROuP Fee: $40 per person. BOOk aND SMITHTOWN During this 6-week series, hiDDeN TReaSuRe SaLe Tuesdays, 12-2:15 p.m. Arnold Fisher will show you how SMITHTOWN Call for dates and times. to play this addicting game with Sat., nov. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Weekly group will work on ease by following the book Bid- The Friends of The Smithtown independent projects. ding in the 21st Century, the Library sale has hardcover no registration required. same book used by the American books, DVDs, CD Music for just continued on facing page

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continued Check or money order only friends of the OPeN kNiT aND made out to AARP is due to the smithtown library CROCheT NiGhT instructor at the beginning of Book and hidden treasure sale NESCONSET class. Must have a library card to Volunteers Tues., oct. 17, 5-7:30 p.m. register; one registration per li- SMITHTOWN Call for additional dates brary card. Saturday, november 4 - and times 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Join this local group and enjoy TeeN PROGRaMS 12:30-4:45 p.m. a friendly and informal get-to- GRaDeS 6-12 Teen volunteers are needed to gether. Experienced crafters and The Smithtown Library offers a support the sale. Tasks may in- beginners welcome to knit and variety of programs geared to- clude setting up book displays, crochet with other enthusiasts. ward teens. Join one or join all – creating signage, posting signs, no registration required. you’re sure to have a great time! maintaining the sale tables, (In-person, online or telephone working the cash box and light registration for all programs is re- cleaning. Teens may volunteer quired and ongoing.) for morning, afternoon or both shifts. TeeN VOLuNTeeR OPPORTuNiTieS CaRDS FOR VeTeRaNS A variety of volunteer opportu- NESCONSET nities will be offered at the Li- Sat., oct. 14, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. brary throughout the year. One Stop by to create a card as a hour of community service will way of saying “thank you for be given. register for this pro- serving” to our veterans. no reg- gram. Call for dates and volun- istration required. teer opportunities.

homework helpers aaRP DeFeNSiVe NESCONSET DRiViNG CLaSSeS Thurs., oct. 12, 19, 26,4:30 p.m. SMiThTOwN SMITHTOWN Thurs., Dec. 14, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tues., oct. 17, 24, 4:30 p.m. Call for additional dates Volunteers will work one-on- and times one with children in grades K-5 NeSCONSeT assisting them with homework Sat., Dec. 9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and studying. All volunteers must Call for additional dates submit an application and a let- and times ter of recommendation prior to kiNGS PaRk the start of the program. The ap- Tues., nov. 14 & Wed., nov. 15 plication is available at both the 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Adult and Children’s Reference Must attend both days. Desks at each library branch. Call for additional dates There will be a mandatory train- GReeN SCReeN haLLOweeN and times ing session for all those partici- SMITHTOWN Phone, online and in-person pating in this program. Wed., oct. 18, 7-8 p.m. registration for the next two Teens will perform frightening months of classes is ongoing. hour of Code Volunteers one minute (or less) scenes in Classes are open to Smithtown SMITHTOWN front of chilling backgrounds of Library cardholders only until 1 Sat., Oct. 14 their choosing using the Library’s week prior to the program, 1-2:30 p.m. - Moana green screens (the same technol- when, space permitting, all indi- 3-4:30 p.m. - star Wars ogy used in film-making). Teens viduals regardless of library dis- Children ages 8-10 will be will receive a printed still of their trict are welcome to register. paired with teens in grades 6-12 scary video and have a digital Open to all adult drivers regard- for an introduction to computer copy emailed to them when pos- less of age. coding starring characters from sible. Please do not wear green Fee: $20 with an AARP mem- the films. Some computer experi- clothing. bership card; $25 without. ence necessary. continued on following page

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Library Programs continued otherwise noted. Call the Library SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) PReTZeL CaNDY SPiDeR weBS for dates and times and age re- Tues., oct. 17, 10-10:45 a.m. NESCONSET strictions for ALL programs. Enjoy a hands-on approach to Fri., oct. 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Visit the Library website at learning by exploring our sen- Create edible spider webs www.smithlib.org for a complete sory boxes and participating in a using pretzels, white chocolate program listing and additional storytime. Dress to make a mess and sprinkles. Each participant details or go to the Library and will go home with 2 spider pick up a program flyer. wONDeR FaLL webs. note: Each child must have NESCONSET (2-5 years w/adult) his/her own Library card to regis- Thurs., oct. 19, 11-11:45 a.m. PeRSONaL SiZeD SkuLL OR ter for programs. Fall into stories all about au- SeVeReD haND PiZZa tumn and create art projects that SMITHTOWN FOR SChOOL aGe ChiLDReN celebrate this colorful season. Wed., oct. 25, 7-8:15 p.m. A variety of literature-based The Baking Coach will be on programs which include a wide DiY SPiNNeRS hand to teach teens how to cre- range of activities are offered NESCONSET (8-12 years) ate pizza dough, shape it into a throughout the school year. Each Thurs., oct. 19, 6:30-7:15 p.m. hand or skull and add toppings. children’s department provides Make your own fidget spinners Teens may then take their pizza specialized programs, unique to and tops using recycled house- creations home to bake. Please each branch. hold items. inform staff of any food allergies when registering. TRuNk OR TReaT SMITHTOWN (All Families) ZOMBie MakeuP wORkShOP Sat., oct. 21, 2 p.m. NESCONSET Children can Trunk or Treat in Thurs., oct. 26, 6-8 p.m. the parking lot at the Library. This two-hour hands-on work- PuMPkiN PaTCh Several cars will be set up with shop will focus on expression NESCONSET (2-5 years w/adult) goodies to hand out to trick-or- and creativity. You will go over Sat., oct. 14, treaters. The fun will end at 3:30 the procedure for turning your- 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. p.m. or when all the candy has self into a zombie, step-by-step. Share autumnal tricks and been given away (whichever A permission slip or disclosure treats with your little pumpkin comes first.) Costumes are en- form must be signed by a parent with stories, creative art and sen- couraged. Volunteers are also or guardian to attend this sory activities. needed to decorate their trunks program. (not too scary, please) and bring ROCk PaiNTiNG aND some goodies to hand out. There haLLOweeN SLiMe CReaTiVe COLORiNG are 20 parking places available, SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN (5-7 years w/adult) so sign up your vehicle no later Fri., oct. 27, 7-8 p.m. Sat., oct. 14, 11-11:30 a.m. than Friday, October 20 by con- Gooey and gross and made Come to the Library and do tacting the Children’s Depart- from household products… what some rock painting with your ment at the Smithtown Main more do you need to know? kids. Add an inspirational mes- Building. Set up for all cars will sage or make it look like a lady- begin at 1 pm. haRRY POTTeR PaRTY bug or superhero. It will be a NESCONSET perfect decoration to any back- GhOuLiSh STORYTiMe Sat., oct. 28, 3-4 p.m. yard garden. SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) Celebrate all things Harry Mon., oct. 23, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Potter – magical crafts, snacks FaiRY TaLe FuN Read some spooky tales fol- and activities. Feel free to come SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) lowed by a bonanza of Hal- dressed as your favorite charac- Mon., oct. 16, 2:30-3 p.m. loween crafts. ter. Enjoy this storycraft program featuring some classic fairy tale auTuMN SuN CaTCheRS ChiLDReN’S PROGRaMS favorites. NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) Wed., oct. 25, 11-11:45 a.m. Register in person, online or SeNSORY STORYTiMe Enjoy some cozy fall stories by phone for all Children’s Pro- NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) and a fun craft. grams – 631-360-2480 unless Tues., oct. 17, 2:30-3:15 p.m. continued on facing page

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continued POTaTO OwL PRiNTS Enjoy some batty tales and after- NESCONSET (5-7 years) wards make a bat to decorate MaRCh iNTO MuSiC Fri., oct. 27, 4:30-5:15 p.m. your own abode. NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) Swoosh into the Library to lis- Thurs., oct. 26, 11-11:30 a.m. ten to owl stories and create an TOTS haLLOweeN Little feet will dance and owl art piece using slices of po- NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) march to the beat. We will use a tato. Tues., oct. 31, 2:30-3:15 p.m. variety of instruments and simple Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of songs to bring out the dancer in ReCYC-O-LaNTeRNS stories and crafts in your Hal- everyone. NESCONSET (5-7 years) loween costume and enjoy a Sat., oct. 28, 11-11:45 a.m. costume parade around the haLLOweeN PeRLeR CRaFT Bits, bobs and a little boo will Library. SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) transform everyday objects into a Thurs., oct. 26, 4:30-5:15 p.m. one-of–a-kind Jack-O’Lantern. Create spook-tacular designs with Perler crafting beads.

MuSCLeS iN MOTiON NESCONSET haLLOweeN STORYTiMe (18-35 months w/adult) SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) Fri., oct. 27, 10:30-11:15 a.m. GONe BaTTY Tues., oct. 31, 2:30-3:15 p.m. Come work out those muscles. SMITHTOWN (4-5 years) Come in your Halloween cos- Children will have fun working Mon., oct. 30, 2:30-3:15 p.m. tume, listen to Halloween stories on their fine and gross motor It’s almost Halloween and and make a spooky craft. skills through play activities. there are bats at the Library. continued on following page See Us For All Your Printing Needs

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Library Programs continued these hours and complete some baby. Siblings are welcome. cool crafts. GRaViTY aRT Pajama storytime NESCONSET (8-12 years) hip hop tots SMITHTOWN (3-6 years w/adult) Fri., nov. 3, 4:30-5:15 p.m. NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) Wed., oct. 25, 7-7:30 p.m. Gravity painting is using the Wed., oct. 18, 10:30- 11 a.m. Call for additional dates Earth’s gravitational pull to direct Call for additional dates and times. the paint. Create a work of art, and times. Want to come to the Library in letting gravity take the lead. Come get jiggy with your little your pajamas? Enjoy some sto- one through creative movement, ries and songs and bring a fa- CheSS BuDDieS dance and music. Dance and vorite stuffed animal if you’d like. NESCONSET (5-12 years) bounce along to adorable hip Siblings are welcome. Tues., nov. 7, 3-3:30 p.m. hop beats, favorite sing-alongs Have you ever wanted to learn and use creative props to get terrific threes how to play chess? Do you al- moving. SMITHTOWN ready know how to play chess (36-47 months w/adult) and are you looking for someone homework help Wed., oct 25, 10-10:45 a.m. to play with? Join us for chess NESCONSET (6-10 years) Call for additional dates buddies where you will play Thurs., oct. 12, 19, 26, nov. 2, and times chess with a teen volunteer. 4:30-5:30 p.m. Enjoy free play, stories, crafts SMITHTOWN (6-10 years) and circle time. BaBY GaMeS Tues., oct. 17, 24, Siblings are welcome. NESCONSET 4:30-5:30 p.m (Birth-15 mon. w/adult) Let qualified teen volunteers time for twos Wed., nov. 8, 11-11:30 a.m. help you with homework, study- SMITHTOWN Sign, sing and play with your ing and projects. Bring your (24-35 months w/adult) little one. Babies will be intro- work to the Library and leave Tues., oct. 24, 11-11:45 a.m. duced to simple signs, engage in feeling accomplished. registra- Call for additional dates age appropriate games and learn tion is required for each individ- and times new fingerplays. ual date. Please indicate which NESCONSET date(s) you wish to attend when (24-35 months w/adult) ONGOiNG PROGRaMS registering. Fri., oct. 20, 11-11:45 a.m. Call for additional dates art starts leGo league and times NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult SMITHTOWN (5-12 years) Build social skills in a relaxed, SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult) Sat., oct. 28, 3-3:45 p.m. friendly environment, includes Call for dates and times. Call for additional dates free play, songs, stories and a Different crafts encourage chil- and times craft. Siblings are welcome. dren’s eye-hand coordination Do you enjoy building things? and gross and fine motor skills Using LEGOs and your imagina- Wonderful ones development as they explore a tion, you can create and build SMITHTOWN (12-23 months variety of materials; includes sto- many wonderful things. We w/adult) rytime. Dress to make a mess. supply the LEGOS. Fri., oct. 20, 10-10:45 a.m. NESCONSET (12-23 months artspace nursery rhyme time w/adult) SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) (birth-35 months w/adult) Tues., oct. 17, 11-11:45 a.m. Thurs., oct. 19, 4:30-5:15 p.m. SMITHTOWN Call for additional dates This program encourages chil- Wed., oct. 18, 10-10:30 a.m. and times. dren to explore their creativity by Sat., oct. 21, 28, 10-10:30 a.m. This action-packed program experimenting with a variety of NESCONSET engages little ones in language artistic styles and mediums. Sat., oct. 14, 10-10:30 a.m. based activities; includes free Tues. oct. 24, 10:15-10:45 a.m. play, stories and fun! Creation station Thurs., nov. 2, 6:30-7 p.m. Siblings are welcome. SMITHTOWN Call for additional dates (Families w/children under 12) and times. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy a traditional time of Come to the Library during nursery rhymes and songs for

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Every year, children look forward to Halloween trick-or-treating. To ensure your child’s safety, here are some tips to consider.

R My child’s costume has a label indicating it’s “flame-resistant.” Halloween

R The costume is white or light- colored so drivers can easily see it, or it is decorated with Trick-Or-Treat reflective tape that glows in headlights. Checklist R It’s short enough to avoid tripping my child. R Costume props like swords for Parents and magic wands are soft and flexible, with rounded, not sharp, edges.

R The shoes my child will wear are flat-heeled and fit properly to avoid causing falls. R My child’s face is disguised R I’ve cautioned my child to with a “natural” mask, avoid dark or suspicious- R Trick-or-treating will be done painted with cosmetics (or a looking homes, alleys, on foot, not on bicycle plastic/rubber mask that will parked cars or “short-cuts” (wheel spokes and chains not impair vision). through parks or fields. can catch costumes.) R If trick-or-treating at night, R I’ve given my child some- my child will carry a flash- thing to eat before trick-or- light to illuminate dark side- treating (so there’s no walks or steps. temptation to eat Halloween candy before it can be in- R I’ve instructed my child to spected at home). walk on sidewalks and cross at intersections. R When trick-or-treating is finished, I will immediately ex- R My child will be accompa- amine all treats given to my nied by a responsible adult child. I will discard anything when trick-or-treating. unwrapped or rewrapped.

R I have reviewed and ap- The more boxes you can proved the trick-or-treat route check off, the more you’ll ensure my child will take before set- a safe, happy Halloween for your ting out in the neighborhood. child.

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A Plan, a List and the Magic of One by natalie Weinstein, Allied ASID, IDS

The summer weather is still with us, but make no mistake, the Jewish holidays have arrived and gone, which signals fall in full swing, with Thanksgiving and Christmas not far behind. It’s a short season, always filled with myriad activities and much to do – many centered around the home with preparations for company and family gatherings. “Ah – there’s the rub.” I recently met a young single mother who had put herself through school while working were to physically cross it off All of us need more time – to and caring for her now seven- their list. Some things would re- work productivity, to relax, to year-old daughter. She confided quire a good amount of planning create that safe haven which is in me that she was often over- and time, others could happen our home – and to enjoy it with whelmed. Her job required con- right away, but they had to start friends and family and for our centration and focus, her with one thing immediately. own peace of mind and well- daughter needed her attention The following Monday, when ness. Maybe we won’t be able to and her home was disorganized we met, this young Mom cross everything off our list, but and seemed to become more so couldn’t wait to tell me her “suc- will have made a positive begin- after long tiring days. cess story.” She and her daughter ning which will spur us on to do Remarking on my busy sched- made “the list,” accomplished better and enjoy the time we ule, she asked me, candidly, how several tasks together, crossed have. I did it all. I remarked, jokingly, them off and actually had fun So, here’s to getting up earlier “I just get up earlier.” While that doing it! They started with one (or staying up later), making your is true and I do get up earlier project and became so ener- personal plan, and testing the than I used to, it’s not the whole gized, they were eager to start power within you to change. It answer. Remember that old say- another. seems so simple, but it isn’t easy. ing, “Plan Ahead,” where the last Clearly, success prompts peo- It is however worth the effort. letters, an “a” and “d” fall off the ple to continue, just as failure editor’s note: page? That’s what happens when often leads to feeling depressed natalie Weinstein is an Allied ASID, IDS time becomes our enemy. But and overwhelmed. Planning and interior designer, media personality, list-making spilled over into this author, speaker, and president of natalie precious time, something we can Weinstein Design Associates, a full never get back, can be managed Mom’s approach to her daily service interior design firm with a plan, a list and the magic work as well as her seven-year- (www.natalieweinstein.com). She is also of “one”. old’s school and homework owner of uniquely natalie, a quality habits. Amazingly, they both dis- consignment furniture and accessory I asked my young friend to try shop in St. James. Join an experiment – to sit down with covered they had created more www.nataliesclub.com for FrEE her daughter over the weekend time by having a plan and being seminars, tips and discounts. For more and make a list, a plan if you more organized in their ap- information about natalie Weinstein will, of all the things that needed proach. So, my dear readers, Design Associates, call 631-862-6198 or does this family’s situation res- email at [email protected]. to be done around the house and For more information about uniquely how they could accomplish onate with you in your life and natalie quality Consignment, them in order of priority. After home? Is it time for you to make call 631-686-5644 or visit each task was completed, they a plan and test the power of one? www.uniquelynatalie.com OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2017 – 75 –

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farm stand or two. They will be closing very soon so take advan- tage of all the beautiful winter “ squashes available there. Try them all, or ask the farmer for cooking or recipe advice. You Autumn can use them as decorations is the Hush Before Winter. until you are ready to cook them. ” You probably can still find a –FRENCH PROVERB good deal on a box of tomatoes, the farmer will want to sell them as soon as possible, and you can end up with a delicious tomato sauce! The cool weather is upon us as well as the holiday season, here by June A. Liardi will help to avoid damaging the is a recipe for Mulling Spice to November is almost here and emerging plants in the spring. warm your insides and scent the the feel of winter is in the air, but It is just about time to put your house. hold off hibernating as there are garden hoses away and to turn still some things to do outside. off outside water facets. Clean Visit your garden center and you and store your terra cotta and ce- will probably find some good ramic pots. Clean up your gar- prices for plants. Nurseries are den tools – it is a great time to anxious to get rid of their stock sharpen them as well. Time to before winter sets in. Look for swap your garden shovel for the some bargains to fill in those snow shovel. 2 cups dried orange peel* spots around your yard. Besides, Before that first hard, cold, 2 cups broken cinnamon sticks this time of year is an excellent killing frost get your garden 1 cup whole allspice berries time to plant trees and shrubs, shears and a basket or bucket to 1 cup whole cloves and make sure to water them collect the last of the flowers, 4 broken star anise throughly. You can still plant grasses and foliage to create in- Mix all together and store in a spring-flowering bulbs too, right door arrangements to brighten closed jar. To use mix 1/2 cup of up until the ground freezes. Add every room. If you don’t have a the spices per gallon of wine, all those fallen leaves to your garden full of flowers and foliage cider or apple juice. Simmer for compost pile. Save any ever- you can always use herbs and 30 minutes before serving. Serve green branches that you have vegetables to create a beautiful in mugs with cinnamon stick stir- pruned to use for holiday deco- centerpiece. Use kale and cab- rers or punch bowl garnished rations. Just keep them in a cool bage leaves as a backdrop for with orange slices. shaded spot in your yard. celery, broccoli, brussel sprouts *Peel orange and lay peel, skin side down and scrape white pith from Prepare a bed in the vegetable and artichokes. Chard or kale peel. Lay on baking sheet in oven on garden so you will be ready in leaves can surround root vegeta- lowest temperature or with only the March to start planting those bles such as radish, carrots and pilot light on, until dry, but still pli- peas. Cut down any mint or turnips, or try purple kale with able. Store in air-tight jar. lemon balm that is still growing eggplants, beets, turnips and pur- and dry the leaves to use for tea ple broccoli. In any of these “no warmth, no cheerfulness, this winter. combinations add sprigs of rose- no healthful ease, no comfort- Discard annuals that have mary, lavender branches or sage. able feel in any member, no died. Cut down perennials, ex- Let your imagination fly. shade, no shine, no butterflies no cept those with seed heads that You can hollow out a pumpkin bees, no fruits, no flowers, no the birds eat. Leave ornamental or gourd and insert a jar, glass or leaves, no birds, no-vember!” grasses till spring. Lay pruned vase inside and use this to hold –THOMAS HOOD evergreen boughs over perennial your arrangement. You can use editor’s note: beds, and you can apply mulch this same idea to hold candles or June Liardi, a St. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of three once the ground freezes. Put even to use to serve food or sons. June will be writing articles on some markers where your peren- snacks. gardening, nature related craft projects nials and bulbs are planted. This You still have a time to visit a and family activities.

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kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle Leatherback Sea Turtle Loggerhead Sea Turtle Amazing Sea Turtles by Sally Wellinger but call the Riverhead Founda- Green Sea Turtles are some- Did you know that there are tion hotline at 631-369-9829. times found cold-stunned on seven types of sea turtles in the Many people want to warm the Long Island shores also. They are world? Four of those spend part turtles, but that would cause considered threatened in the of their year on Long Island more harm. United States, but considered en- shores. Most sea turtles are at Last year, 83 turtles were dangered internationally. It is es- risk of becoming extinct. Their called in to the Riverhead Foun- timated that currently there are reasons for their population de- dation. Many of them were actu- over 100,000 green sea turtles cline mostly have to do with har- ally found on the north shore, worldwide. These numbers have vesting eggs, meat and right near where we live. If you increased because of better fish- accidently catching them in fish- are looking for fresh air and exer- ing gear designs to avoid acci- ing gear. There are ways that we cise, consider walking on the dentally trapping turtles and can help these turtles. beach to spot sea turtles. Now protecting nesting sites. They can Sea turtles are reptiles, which through January are the months be up to five feet long and weigh means they are cold-blooded when they wash ashore. Seven- up to 500 pounds. Last year, nine and their body temperature teen of the turtles found last year of the cold-stunned turtles found changes with the environment. were cold-stunned and still alive. on Long Island were green All sea turtles that visit Long Is- Some of the others were either turtles. land are here during the summer injured by a boat, ingested litter, A turtle that is occasionally and travel south to the warmer or were already dead. Plastic found on Long Island shores is waters for the colder months. baggies in water look like jelly- the Loggerhead Turtle. Logger- Sometimes sea turtles get trapped fish to sea turtles. Fishing line head Sea Turtles are threatened here during the colder months. It that gets covered in algae and in the United States, and vulner- happens on the north shore often seaweed looks like a floating able world-wide. Out of the four because they may travel out to plant. Every time, we participate sea turtles that visit Long Island, the Atlantic Ocean only to hit in a beach clean-up, we might they nest the furthest north, all the colder deeper water of the be saving a sea turtle. the way into New Jersey. Even ocean. If turtles experience a The Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle is though their numbers are good, quick temperature change, they the most endangered sea turtle. It their population has been declin- can become cold-stunned. Cold- is listed as endangered in the ing. On Long Island, it is more stunning is a reaction a turtle has United States and listed as criti- likely to find a loggerhead turtle when they quickly enter cold cally endangered internationally. washed on the shore due to a water and their entire body slows In 1947 there were over 40,000 boat strike than cold-stunned. down, including their heartbeat turtles, but in 1986 that number The last turtle, you might en- and circulation. They are unable dropped to about 1,000. Due to counter around Long Island is to swim and often wash on conservation efforts, in 2014, the the Leatherback Turtle. They have shore. A cold-stunned turtle U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services never been found cold-stunned, pretty much looks dead and is counted around 10,000. The but have been found injured by often mixed in the seaweed and Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle is small boat strikes or tangled in fishing debris along the shore line. You only about 2 feet in length and line. These turtles are endan- could easily walk by one and not its shell is heart shaped. They are gered in the U.S., but listed as even notice. Several years ago, the most common sea turtles vulnerable internationally. turtle rescue organizations fig- found cold-stunned on Long Leatherback turtles look different ured a way to save these turtles. Island. They are also the ones than the other sea turtles. They If you ever see a sea turtle that seem to do best with do not have a hard shell, their washed on shore, do not touch it rehabilitation. continued on facing page

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continued shell is leathery. They are quite large, up to THe riverHeAd FoundATion 8 feet long and weighing 2,000 pounds. will present a Because of their large size, they are able to keep their body core warmer and have been Cold Stun Sea Turtle Lecture found as far north as Maine. Because of their ability to swim fast, they also swim out in the hosted by open ocean. Their greatest threat world-wide is harvesting eggs. SouL BreW If you would like to learn more about sea 556-18 north Country road, St. James turtles and ways you can help, consider on going to a Cold Stun Sea Turtle Lecture through the Riverhead Foundation. When Tuesday, october 17 from 6-7 p.m. you attend, you receive a lot of information, including a laminated card with pictures and information of Long Island sea turtles and The Lecture is Free seals on it. If you go to the website, click on but pre-registration is required the calendar to see upcoming lectures. by calling the editor’s note: riverhead Foundation at Sally Wellinger, a St. James resident for over 30 years, is a 632-369-9840. wife and mother of four children. She is a nyS Elemen- tary teacher certified in PK-6 grade, Biology and General Science grades 7-12 and is an outdoor environmental Learn more about sea turtles educator. Sally will be writing nature inspired articles and ways you can help each month. R.J.K. GARDENS, INC.

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Selling Your Home? How to Avoid Unpleasant Surprises by Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. pointed questions before Whether you use a real estate completely agreeing to an agent or try it on your own, there offer is extremely important. are certain things you show In addition to the questions know before marketing your stated above, you also should house for sale. First, know the consider getting answers to market and price your sale real- the following questions before istically. Houses that stay on the a contract is drawn: “How market too long, usually because much money do you make” they are overpriced, tend to get a and “Where do you work?” “bad reputation.” House hunters You can then make a more re- might think there is something alistic evaluation of the wrong with the house other than chances that the deal will the asking price. close. Obviously, if you know Decide what if anything you that a potential buyer’s em- will do to make your house more ployer is in financial trouble, attractive. Modest cosmetic im- that should “raise your an- provements often can go a long tenna” as to whether he or she way. A good real estate agent might soon be out of a job, will be very helpful in this re- and denied a mortgage. gard. He or she also will screen I have explained how to potential buyers carefully. If you screen potential buyers. How- do not use an agent, you must ever, in order to successfully do this yourself. close title, you must also When a price is agreed upon, know that you are ready and you must know whether the this problem causing the sale to able to give a valid deed (“clear buyer intends to get a mortgage die increases as the value of the title”) to the buyer. While it (and if so, how much) and mortgage gets closer to the sales might sound obvious, you must whether he or she needs to sell a price. Unfortunately, usually the know that you are the owner as house in order to buy yours. An appraisal issue is not resolved shown on the last deed recorded all-cash buyer with no house to until late in the process. An un- with the municipal recording sell of course is best. If your satisfactory appraisal could result office. buyer needs a mortgage and/or in the deal being canceled and Additionally, be prepared to needs to sell a house, hard ques- the buyer receiving the return of pay off all mortgages on record tions must be asked. This is the contract deposit 30 or 60 from the money at the closing. If where a good real estate agent is days after the contract date. you paid off a mortgage before invaluable. Since you cannot contract to sell closing, be sure that the “Satis- If a buyer has been “pre-ap- your house to a second buyer faction of Mortgage” is recorded proved” for a mortgage of a cer- until the first contract is can- with the recording office, or that tain amount, that is helpful. celed, you might lose out on a you have the original document However, a “pre-approval” letter sale to another buyer in the in- ready to be recorded. Often, is not a mortgage commitment terim. Although a good real es- clients state that there are no and is not something you can tate attorney will include as mortgages (a “home equity line completely rely on. It also might many safeguards as possible in a of credit” is also a mortgage), but only be based on verbal informa- contract for your benefit, the at- the title search still shows one. tion from the buyer. Verification torney cannot control the ap- The all-important Satisfaction of of income and credit by the praiser’s opinion of the house Mortgage document never found lender makes the pre-approval value. its way to the recording office. more valuable. The attorney also cannot con- The mortgage is therefore still a However, no mortgage com- trol other contingencies, such as “lien” on the property record mitment will be certain without the buyer losing his or her job and a new Satisfaction must be an approved appraisal. If the after contract signing, and there- obtained and recorded in order lender’s appraisal of the house’s fore being denied the mortgage, to clear that matter up. value is not high enough, the or any of a number of possibili- A buyer’s title search also will buyer might not be approved for ties that can keep you from show if there are any other prob- the entire mortgage amount he reaching the closing table. There- lems that you need to take care or she seeks. The likelihood of fore, asking a potential buyer continued on facing page

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continued in the contract. estate agent are more likely to of. Unpleasant surprises could Boundary line disputes occur have a successful closing with no include a judgment, tax lien or from time to time, usually when unpleasant surprises. mechanic’s lien. a new survey is drawn. You Additionally, make sure that should make sure that any fence Copyright 2017 Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. you have Certificates of Occu- separating your property from editor’s note: pancy or Certificates of Compli- adjoining properties is within Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq., is an attorney ance for all “structures” that are one foot of the legal boundary, who practices law in the areas of real es- required by the municipality to or that a valid boundary line tate, elder law, Medicaid, and estate and business planning and administration. He have them. These include addi- agreement is signed and ready is chairman of the Suffolk County Bar As- tions to buildings, interior con- for recording with the recording sociation’s real Property Law committee, versions, in-ground pools, decks office. Of course, you should and a member of the SCBA’s Elder Law and, essentially everything that make sure that none of your and Surrogate’s Court committees, the the municipality defines as a structures “encroach” on to ad- national Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (nAELA), and the Elder Law and real “structure.” Unfortunately, on joining properties, and no struc- Property Law Sections of the new york Long Island municipal regula- tures from adjoining properties State Bar Association. He is also president tions vary. One municipality may “encroach” on to your property. of Downstate Title Agency, Inc. He has define a wooden deck flush on This summary identifies the been serving area residents since 1985 and is admitted to practice law in new the surface as a “structure” re- main concerns in selling a york and new Jersey. His office is located quiring a Certificate of Compli- house, and how to deal with at 291 Lake Ave., St. James, ny. (631- ance, while another municipality them. However, there is no sub- 584-0100). For reprints of this article and might not. It is generally the stitute for getting competent others concerning real Estate, Medicaid, seller’s obligation to have all re- legal assistance early. My experi- Elder Law, and Estate and Business Plan- ning, send a request to info@bollhofer- quired certificates. Of course, ences have also shown that sell- law.com or visit www.bollhoferlaw.com. the parties can agree otherwise ers who hire a competent real

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Customary Halloween Foods Halloween is a season of col- derle Candy Company. The ors, from the orange pumpkins Goelitz Confectionery Com- sitting on doorsteps to the purple pany began production at the and black bats hung from win- turn of the century, calling dows. However, Halloween also their product “Chicken Feed.” is known for its culinary delights, particularly the sweet treats that • Soul cakes: Early origins of are served at parties or handed trick-or-treating can be traced out to trick-or-treaters. to customs for commemorating Many different foods have be- the dead. Individuals, mainly come synonymous with Hal- in Britain and Ireland, would loween, with some not available go door-to-door “souling” for any other time of year. Certain cakes baked with ginger, cin- foods are enjoyed simply be- namon, nutmeg, and raisins. cause they are fun, while others For each cake they received, are tied to customs honoring the recipients would offer prayers dead. Below are some of the for families’ departed relatives. more popular foods come Hal- Some people have kept the tra- loween and a little history be- dition alive and bake these bis- hind them. cuit-like cakes. Candy-coated apples are one of • Chocolate: Chocolate is big the many treats synonymous with business around Halloween. halloween. According to a recent survey from the National Confection- candy shops. Candied apples are ers Association, 72 percent of popular in the fall, when they’re all money spent on Halloween easier to make because that’s candy is spent on chocolate. when apples are in abundance. Chocolate has been popular In addition, the layer of candy for centuries, but chocolate’s surrounding the apple sets better history is even lengthier than in autumn weather than in the many people may know. humidity of the summer. Cocoa beans were harvested by ancient Olmec Indians as far back as 1500 B.C. Original uses for cocoa beans were in bitter drinks, similar to coffee. It would take centuries more for cocoa beans to be combined with milk and sugar to create the chocolate we know • Pumpkin pie: Pumpkin pie today. J.S. Fry & Sons and Cad- makes its debut in the fall bury Brothers were early pur- when most pumpkins are ripe veyors of that type of for the picking. Pumpkins be- chocolate. came popular for cooking in England in the 17th century • Candied apples: Candied ap- and were likely brought over ples are usually dipped in tof- • Candy corn: Candy corn is to America by the pilgrims. fee or caramel. Other apples most often found around Hal- Early pumpkin pies were sa- may be dipped in a melted loween in North America. The vory, full of spices. Today’s pies sugar coating, similar to the candy was created to look like are more sweet but still feature recipe used for lollipops and kernels of corn. However, each the familiar flavors of the past, pulled-sugar treats. It’s be- candy kernel is three times including nutmeg and cloves. lieved candied apples were larger than a real kernel. Pumpkin pie can be enjoyed created in 1908, when they Candy corn was created in the around Halloween, but it usu- were meant to be a display 1880s by George Renninger of ally takes center stage during item to entice customers into the Philadelphia-based Wun- Thanksgiving celebrations.

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Guard Your Happiness... Treat Hearing Loss by William Kent vast majority of people with tionized hearing aids in recent October 10, 2017 was World hearing loss, hearing instruments years. Many are virtually invisi- Mental Health Day and marks its can be most beneficial; research ble, sitting discreetly and com- 25th anniversary. It is important showed that the use of hearing fortably inside the ear canal; at this time to be aware of the instruments can help reduce de- some are even waterproof or link between unaddressed hear- pressive symptoms, and 8 out of rechargeable, but best of all, ing loss and depression. Adults 10 hearing aid users say they’re they’re wireless. That means of all ages are urged to get their satisfied with the changes that they’re able to stream sound hearing tested to help protect have occurred in their lives due from Smartphones, iPhones, their mental health. Studies have to their instruments being used. iPods, iPads, home entertainment shown how people with hearing systems, and other electronics loss, who use hearing aids, often, Five Mental health-Minded directly into your hearing instru- have fewer depressive symptoms, Reasons to Get Your ment(s) at volumes just right for greater social engagement, and hearing Tested you. The new iNow iQ hearing improved quality of life. There’s a lot more to hearing instruments can even be located, Hearing loss affects people of loss than just sound. Getting a if lost or misplaced with GPS. all ages, and so do the associ- hearing test and using profes- Simply put, today’s hearing in- ated emotional and mental sionally fitted hearing instru- struments help people of all ages health issues that can come with ments – when recommended by maintain active, healthy leaving hearing loss unad- a hearing healthcare profes- lifestyles, some of them with fun dressed. In fact, a 2014 study in- sional – is an important way for technology included. dicated that hearing loss is people with hearing loss to safe- Call your hearing healthcare associated with an increased risk guard their mental health and provider and schedule your hear- of depression in adults of all quality of life. Here’s why: ing test in the not so distant fu- ages, but is most pronounced in ture. Remember, the worst thing • Ignoring hearing loss hurts 18 to 69 year olds. you can do is nothing, and that quality of life. Another study, conducted in should not be acceptable. Italy, looked at working adults – • Addressing hearing loss boosts editor’s note: 35 to 55 years of age – with un- mood. William Kent is the Director of Long Is- treated mild to moderate age-re- • Using hearing instruments can land Hearing, an Audiology and Hearing lated hearing loss and found that Instrument Dispensing Practice estab- help bolster self-confidence. they were more prone to depres- lished in 1985. They have offices in nas- sion, anxiety and interpersonal Today’s hearing instruments sau and Suffolk County and can be reached at 1-800-698-5200 for more in- sensitivity than those with no are better than ever and virtually formation. Consultations are complimen- hearing problems. invisible. Dramatic new techno- tary. See them on the web at The good news is that for the logical advances have revolu- www.lihearing.com

A Little Free Library is Here in St. James To the residents of St. James, While visiting Michigan last summer, our family noticed Little Free Libraries along the river front. That’s when I first learned about the organization. The Little Free Library was founded in 2009. It is a nonprofit organization that inspires the love of reading. The book exchanges are around the world. How the library works is if you see something you would like to read, take it! When you’re finished with the book you can pass it on to a friend or return it to the library. I love to read and books are expensive, so why not start a Little Free Library in front of our home. Your books are always welcome to the Little Free Library, and sometimes needed. In our library I have books for the very young, young readers, adult and even magazines. Anyone may use it, neighbors, friends, anyone that might be passing by. Come and visit The Little Free Library at 16 Orchard Avenue, St James. –THE TOMACHESKI FAMILY

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OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2017 – 86 – HEALTH NOTES Physical Therapist’s Guide to Shin Splints (Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome) by rich Greco, PT, ATC, CSCS what is Shin Splints? touch the tender area, or occur Medial tibial stress syndrome Medial tibial stress syndrome as an ache during or after exer- (MTSS) is a condition that causes develops when too much stress cise. When MTSS is developing, pain on the inside of the shin. is placed on the tibia (main shin the pain may be present during MTSS is commonly referred to as bone). The muscles that attach to the beginning of exercise and shin splits due to the location of the tibia can cause an overload less noticeable as exercise pro- pain over the shin bone. MTSS is of stress on the bone. gresses. Over time the condition one of the most common athletic The most common risk factors can worsen and pain may be felt injuries. It affects both the mus- of MTSS include: throughout any exercise regi- cle on the inside of the shin and • Flattening of the arch of the men, and it also may continue the bone to which it attaches. foot while standing (over- after exercise. MTSS may affect up to 35% of pronation) athletes who run and jump, such • Athlete who participates in how is it Diagnosed? as distance runners, sprinters, repetitive jumping and/or run- Your physical therapist will basketball or tennis players. ning perform a thorough evaluation Gymnasts, dancers, and other • Female and take your health history. Your active people can also develop • Excessive hip range of motion therapist will assess your overall MTSS. A physical therapist can • Body mass index (>20.2) strength, mobility, flexibility and help you recover from this injury your walking and running move- and teach you exercises and tac- how Does it Feel? ments. Your physical therapist tics to prevent reinjury. You may have MTSS if you feel will apply gentle pressure to the pain in the middle or bottom shin, ankle, and foot areas to di- third of the inside of the shin. agnose MTSS. The most reliable The pain may be sharp when you continued on facing page

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continued • Taping the arch of the foot or heel raises symptom of MTSS is pain felt the affected leg muscles • Modified take off and landing when pressure is applied to cer- • Hands-on massage of the in- techniques for jumping ath- tain parts of the shin. jured tissue letes how Can To help strengthen weak mus- • Modified leg and foot control Physical Therapy help? cles, you may be prescribed: during walking and running Your physical therapist will de- • Exercises that increase hip ro- • New footwear to provide bet- termine what risk factors have tation, abduction (lifting the ter support when walking or caused your MTSS and will teach leg away from the other leg), exercising you how to address those causes. and extension (lifting the leg Your physical therapist may A treatment plan will be devel- behind your body) to decrease also recommend orthotics that oped that is specific to you and stress to the lower leg what your body needs to recover support the arch of the foot. and to prevent reinjury. • Exercises that increase your This information was provided by the arch and shin muscle strength American Physical Therapy Association. To relieve pain, you will likely to decrease the overpronation require: editor’s note: (flattening out) of the arch of Rich Greco is a St. James resident and • Rest from the aggravating ac- the foot licensed Physical Therapist. He is the tivity or exercise Director of Greco Physical Therapy You may also be prescribed: Motion PT Group, located at • Icing the tender area for 5-10 • Calf and foot muscle stretches 430-7 North Country Road in St. James. minutes, 1-3 times a day For more information on increasing • Single-leg exercises including physical activity and general injury • Exercises to gently stretch the squats, reaching exercises, or rehabilitation, contact him at muscles around the shin 631-686-6600.

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Power & Possibilities of Essential Oils The Body, Health & Essential Oils by Terri Pace results? ficiency or toxicity of the cells Essential oils are amazing to Let’s start by reviewing what within that system. help us feel better, with some- makes us healthy, what we know What can we do to make sure times dramatic and immediate about essential oils, and the im- we have great cells and pleasant results! Simply apply peppermint portant role they play in our experiences? Here’s the basics: to the back of your neck or on health and wellness experiences! Eat right, get a good amount of your temples and feel the cool- exercise, rest and manage stress, ing sensation of this essential oil Your healthy foundation reduce your toxic load, and favorite to quickly bring relief for The foundation for our well- make sure your cells receive the head or neck tension. Rub a drop ness experiences begins with right instructions for performing of eucalyptus essential oil be- healthy cells and is fortified by at their best! This is where essen- tween your hands and inhale to our daily lifestyle choices. Our tial oils play a significant role! experience easier breathing and health is dynamic. We move to- clear airways, almost immedi- wards it… or away from it… one What do We Know about ately! Diffuse wild orange essen- cell at a time! Cells make up tis- therapeutic Grade tial oil (or one of your favorite sues; tissues make up organs; essential oils? citrus oils) and you may be sur- and organs make up the systems 1. Essential oils are biologically prised at how fast your mood im- of the body. How well these sys- active in your body. They have proves! This isn’t strange or tems function depends on the direct interaction with cell re- miraculous. It is chemistry! health of each individual cell. ceptors, with enzymes and But what is the specific role of Your body is good at expressing other catalysts that drive phys- a therapeutic grade essential oil? its pleasure, or displeasure, with iology within the body. This is I often remind people that there what you are doing. If the cell is part of how and why essential is a direct relationship between not getting what it needs to be oils create the benefits we all the results we achieve and the healthy, or if it is toxic, then the love to experience. ability of our body to receive the system will not be able to per- 2. Essential oils are lipid (fat) sol- gift that essential oils bring! Is form optimally. The dysfunction uble and have a small molec- your body ready for that gift? of a particular system, and the ular size and weight. This How do you create a foundation resulting discomfort we some- makes it easy for them to for wellness to maximize your time experience, follows the de- continued on facing page Scotty’s Masonry – Read – 631-872-1076 Our Town S•T• J•A•M•E•S • Fireplaces oN LINe! • Stone & Brick Veneer • Outdoor Kitchens & Pizza Ovens • Patios, Stoops & Walkways vISIt • Retaining Walls www. ourtownstjames.com Licensed & Insured Est. 1986 • St. James, NY Residential & Commercial OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2017 – 89 – HEALTH NOTES

continued How amazing is that? Essential 1. move fluidly throughout the oils are active in the body, move body and penetrate different easily through cell membranes cell membranes and barriers. and other barriers with an impor- 3. Essential oils provide cell sig- tant message, all to help the naling. Further, they are selec- body differentiate its response tive, meaning that we see and improve cellular health and choices differentiated outcomes (for function! That is why you feel Essential oils are safe, effective protection/ support or disrup- better when you use them! and very affordable. However, tion). This unique property of not all essential oils are created essential oils can be self-sus- the Gift of essential oils equal! Be an educated con- taining and supportive of good Essential oils are complemen- sumer and use only certified healthy cell function; and with tary to the body’s ability to self- pure, therapeutic grade essential a compromised or damaged regulate. Essential oils are oils for your family! cell, the body’s own process of information and knowledge; they apoptosis (cellular death) can instruct your body in its editor’s note: Terri Pace and her family are longtime be stimulated by that same es- processes and functions like no residents of St. James and owners of sential oil. Here’s an example other element. They are a tool to Pace’s Steak House in Hauppauge, ny. which opens our minds to the improve cellular function, draw- Terri is a certified Holistic Health Coach. full possibility of what this ing out the body’s intuitive ca- She is an educator, sharing her experi- might mean to us: “When the pacities to maintain optimal ences and knowledge on the use of simply natural solutions to support the DNA code within the cell’s health. To bring about these dra- structure and functions of the body for nucleus is altered, it seems matic and immediate experi- optimal health and wellness. Terri invites frankincense essential oil sup- ences requires a partnership you to contact her for a free private, per- ports the cell’s ability to iden- between these therapeutic grade sonal wellness consultation and to get samples of essential oils which can tify and determine what the essential oils and your body. Use support your specific wellness goals: right DNA code should be.” essential oils every day! Maxi- [email protected] For more ~Essential oils 101: Back to mize their effectiveness by creat- information on other events and weekly Basics, Dr. David Hill, Salt ing a foundation for health and workshops available: visit http://simply- naturalseminars.eventbrite.com Lake City, uT. wellness in your daily lifestyle or call Terri at 631-487-1627.

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Ask Ron Villano... Dear ron, Dear Help, I am a mother of two elemen- I only have one thing to say – tary school aged children, 8 and I could not agree more! We are 10. over the past few years I turning our babies into miniature have been trying to ‘keep up’ balls of stress! Of course, being a with the other mothers and fami- well-rounded, well-educated in- lies in town. My children were dividual is a wonderful thing – enrolled in sports, religious however, there is value in bal- classes, musical instrument les- ance and stability. Choosing one sons, tutoring, and so on. I have physical hobby and one non- to be honest – I simply cannot go physical hobby is probably Ron Villano, M.S., LMhC, aSaC, on spending more hours driving enough for any elementary aged CCh is the leading expert in work- my kids to activities than doing child to manage. As the children ing through change. as a father activities with them. They are not get older, new responsibilities who lost his 17-year old son in an auto accident, he always speaks happy and I am not happy. The can be assessed for appropriate- from the heart. as a licensed pressure has become too much ness – by both the children and mental health counselor, he guides and I refuse to let the chaos go the parents. We live in an era others on how to work through on any longer. Am I doing the where quantity is valued over difficult times. as a national right thing or will this hurt their quality and overworking is val- speaker and author of The Zing, futures? I do not want to ruin ued over self-care. It is up to the Ron has appeared on TV and radio their reputations or make them caretakers of the new generation throughout the world. he will look like quitters but I fear that to set the stage for change. You help you to embrace the Power of they will burn out before they have the right idea. I commend Change in your personal and even become teenagers! you for your honesty and willing- professional life. –Help! continued on page 94

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Emphasize Function As Well As Pain by Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio ties. The attempt is to identify Lower-back problems are the and recognize the mechanics most costly of all musculoskele- and status of the injury, and to tal disorders. Nearly half of all maximize the potential for repair workers compensation insurance of the musculoskeletal tissues. claims are due to back injuries. The goal is to allow the vertebral Soft-tissue injuries and mechani- segments to restore function as cal injuries of the lower back ac- rapidly as possible without rein- count for most cases of disability. jury. The key word here is “func- Because of these statistics, evalu- tional.” If only the soft tissue is ation and treatment methods for healed, without the function or lower-back disorders are contin- continually reshaped as a result the mechanics of the spine ad- ually being researched. of this. It is well recognized that dressed, the problem is going to Attempts to manage the prob- treating the mechanical lower- become a chronic one. When a lem have led to research result- back pain patient with activity patient comes to the office in a ing in new knowledge in decreases the disability, whereas chronic state, we have to address anatomy, biomechanics, exercise treating the patient with pro- soft-tissue lumbar mechanics and physiology, and neurology of the longed rest, analgesics, and min- pain levels. Early care leads to lower back. This expanding imal activity increases the success in most patients, with knowledge has in turn resulted in disability. active patient participation nec- the modification of some prac- Management of lower back essary for effective results. The tice habits, the discarding of oth- problems have shifted from pas- treatment plan should emphasize ers, and the addition of new and sive therapeutic interventions to functional improvement as well innovative forms of treatment. more active approaches that en- as pain reduction. Clinical practice has also been courage an early return to activi- continued on page 94 ANNE MARIE LISA Certiﬁed Nutritional Counselor, Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio Reiki Practitioner, Intuitive Guide CHIROPRACTOR 105 Lake Ave, Nesconset, NY 11767 631-525-1045 631-979-9854 www.AMLisa.com Expert nutritional advice for children and adults • Attain sustainable weight loss • Increase energy ™ • Improve immune health • Learn how nutritional changes help alleviate chronic illnesses Reiki – CHIROPRACTIC • A Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and tranquility FAMILY & PERSONAL CARE Intuitive guidance – • Explore what keeps you from achieving your Natural & Effective Treatment for: desired goals • Awaken your own inner healing capabilities Chronic Pain Conditions • Develop your true potential Sports, Auto and Job-related Injuries • Experience meditations that promote inner peace and strength MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED Nourishment for the Body Mind and Spirit EVENING & SATURDAY HOURS

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a fun-filled and safe Halloween back is more important than just and look forward to your visit! the alleviation of the pain. After ruling out any bone pathology, and after finding areas of seg- Ask Ron Villano mental dysfunction, standard continued from page 90 modalities of treatment including ness to do what is right for your heat packs, cryotherapy, ultra- family. sound and, most importantly, specific chiropractic adjustments editor’s note: of the spine are utilized. Once ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH, the patient is more comfortable, is the founder and director of Family & he will be able to begin an exer- Personal Counseling, located at 872 Middle Country road in St. James. cise program. With any mechani- He is an author of the book The Zing, has cal injuries, there is evidence of appeared on national TV, along with daily soft-tissue injuries. The soft-tissue Deepwells appearances on the Verizon FioS1 injuries heal more quickly with continued from page 4 network. With offices in St. James, an early guided exercise pro- garden, refinishing of the wood Bohemia, East Islip, Levittown and Middle Village and a staff of 20 therapists gram. Patients are instructed how floors, new carpets, benches, re- from all backgrounds – Family & Personal to improve their posture and use placing of the grills on the third Counseling addresses individual and proper body mechanics in their floor, shutters and more. family concerns of all ages. For additional everyday lives. This is crucial for Enjoy this historic landmark information call 631-758-8290 or visit www.FamilyAndPersonalCounseling.com preventing further aggravation of year round. Visit www.deepwell- and www.ronVillano.com to listen to his their injuries. Rehabilitation is shauntedmansion.com for more featured interviews. dependent on patient coopera- information and ticket prices. Be tion. Without adherence to a sure to visit www.LIVE@Deep- proper treatment program, wells.org for music schedules Emphasize chronic pain often develops. and concerts and give Deepwells editor’s note: Farm Historical Society a like on Function Dr. Linda Bocchichio is a chiropractor Facebook to stay up-to-date on continued from page 91 practicing at 105 Lake Avenue So. in all the happenings. The entire The reduction of pain is con- nesconset. She is the founder of the St. group of wonderful volunteers at sidered a crucial factor of any re- James Walking Club and is a former president of the St. James Chamber of Com- the Deepwells Farm Historical habilitation program. Pain is merce. For further information, call Society and the Deepwells definitely an issue, but the me- 631-979-9854. Haunted Mansion wish everyone chanical problems in the lower

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The St. james Chamber of Commerce Presents The • 35th AnnuAL •

sunDaY OCtOBer 29, 2017 1:00-3:00 Assemble at the former Capital One Parking Lot at 12:30 p.m. (corner of Woodlawn & Lake Avenue)

Prizes will be awarded for Best Costume in the following categories: 2 years old & younger • 3-5 years old 6-8 years old • 9 years old & Up Best Family / Group • Best Pet

judge’s Stage will be at the gazebo in the RR Parking Field

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Smithtown Schools Remember 9/11

Throughout the Smithtown Central School District, each of the schools remembered and recognized September 11 by engaging in different observances amanda Connerton and activities. Many schools St. James started the day with a moment of silence prior to morning Resident Receives announcements. The outside walkways and lawn of the Masters Degree St. James elementary School St. James resident Amanda were filled with flags placed by Connerton, a 2011 graduate of students at the start of the Smithtown High School East, school day on 9/11. and a 2015 graduate of the Uni- versity of Rhode Island just completed her Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology at William James College located in New- ton, Mass. She is now proceed- ing onto her doctorate degree in the same field with a specializa- tion in Forensic Psychology. Amanda has maintained a straight A average all throughout school, while attending classes, doing different clinician intern- ships and working part time, while obtaining and working towards these prestigious degrees. Amanda’s parents, Genine and Pete, and sister Kristin, as well as family and friends, are all very proud of her and wish her nothing but success in her future.

OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2017 – 97 – “Your Neighborhood Realtor®” RelIaNCe moRtgage & Real eState 359 lake avenue (across from 7-11) St. James, NY 11780 (631) 862-9000 william J. garthe www.SearchinglongIslandNY.com listing Broker • Buyer Broker COMMerCial/inVestMent prOperties FOr sale

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head of School kristen Tillona head of School kristen Tillona-Baker places the first carnation at Christopher Baker addresses The knox School Lunder ‘85 Memorial as The knox School community pauses in remembers community at the annual Patriot alumnus Christopher Lunder ‘85, whose life was taken from him during the Day and 9/11 Observance. 9/11 terrorist attacks. The Knox School’s Annual Patriot Day and 9/11 Observance On Monday, September 11, formed Dona nobis Pacem, and and white carnations on the Me- 2017, students, faculty and staff Student Council President read morial then recessed in silence. at The Knox School assembled the poem I Dream of a World of The Knox School is located at around the Christopher Lunder Peace by Riken Shrestha. The 541 Long Beach Road in St. ’85 Memorial in observance of memorial concluded in a tradi- James. For additional information Patriot Day, to honor the memo- tional “Asharoken Farewell” as call 631-686-1600. ries of those who lost their lives all of the participants placed red on September 11, 2001. Christo- pher Lunder ‘85, an Alumnus who lost his life at the World Trade Center, is forever memori- alized on the Knox campus with a tribute plaque that rests under a shade tree planted in his name. He is remembered by many for his leadership roles and commitment to academics and athletics during his time at Knox. The observance began with the school community precess- ing to the Christopher Lunder ’85 memorial as student Isabella Benrubi ‘18 played nearer My God to Thee on violin. Head of School Kristen Tillona-Baker then addressed the community, speaking about the tragic terrorist attacks that occurred on 9/11. Members of the knox Choir sing dona nobis Pacem at the Christopher Members of the Knox Choir per- Lunder ‘85 Memorial in a traditional “asharoken Farewell”

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To launch a new scholarship and volunteer project in memory of Scott Martella, representatives from Smithtown Central School District, united way of Long, Beacon house and the Martella family gathered together at Smith- town high School east on Sept. 26. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District Scott Martella Memorial Scholarship Kick Off Smithtown High School East directly benefit United States vet- Working with the United Way student volunteers, Smithtown erans. Five Smithtown High of Long Island, the Scott Martella Central School District adminis- School East seniors – Brooke Scholarship Memorial Fund will trators and board of education Berroyer, Caroline Loiodice, provide scholarships to students members, representatives of the Sofia Palazzolo, Brianna Saggese who will be attending college United Way of Long Island, rep- and Isabelle Sicoli – will be whose studies may include inter- resentatives of the United Veter- working to benefit the United national relations or public serv- ans Beacon House and members Veterans Beacon House as this ice. United Way of Long Island’s of the Martella family gathered at year’s community service project president and CEO Theresa Reg- Smithtown High School East on to honor Scott’s memory. The stu- nante spoke about the connec- September 26, 2017 to kick off dents, who are all part of a lead- tion between the district and the the combined efforts to honor ership class, will work with United Way. “Scott was a young the memory of former Smithtown Beacon House to help under- man who made such an impact Central School District Board of stand some of the housing issues in such a short time,” she said. Education member Scott facing veterans on Long Island. “We really hope the district takes Martella. The students plan to start the hold of this project and it be- Smithtown High School East grassroots effort and anticipate comes a great opportunity for students will organize a yearlong their activities will grow as the years to come.” community service project to year progresses.

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SMITHTOWN H.S. STUDENTS LAUDED AS NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS... Four National Merit Scholar semifinalists from Smithtown high School east were honored during the Smithtown Central School District’s Board of education meeting on September 26, 2017. Pictured: Smithtown Central School District Board of education trustee Daniel Lynch, Smithtown h.S. east semifinalists Cindy Li, Jhanvi Ravishankar, eric Zhang and Justin wei and SCSD Superin- tendent of Schools Dr. James Grossane. Photo courtesy of Smithtown Central School District

WE THE CLASS... Dressed in red, white and blue, the students at Mills Pond elementary School in St. James, celebrated Constitution Day by signing classroom constitutions on September 15. each class pledged to follow a set of classroom rules and each member of the class – with a quill pen in hand – signed the constitution to uphold those rules throughout the school year. Photos courtesy of Smithtown Central School District KNOX FALCONS VARSITY BOYS SOCCER DEFEATS PSAA CHAMPS!

The knox School Falcons Varsity Boys Soccer team defeated PSaa Champions Portledge high School 3-0 on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 in the third game of their 2-1 season. The knox Falcons Soccer team is one to watch this year! This young team has intensified in strength under the direction of head Coach Nic DeZenzo, who brings an accomplished portfolio of coaching experience in both high school and college settings. The strength of this emerging team is evident in their “big win” against Portledge, securing their 2nd place standing in the PSaa league.

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Another Fun-filled and Fabulous St. James Day Once again Lake Avenue was packed with ven- Sunday, October 1, 2017. Throughout the day there dors, local merchants, civic associations, politicians were special sales, demonstrations, raffles, drawings, and more on the 30th Annual St. James Day held on food galore, live music and street entertainment.

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The St. James Chamber of Commerce, host of this annual event, wishes to thank the Town of Smithtown, the Suffolk County Police Department, the Smithtown Highway & Sanitation Department, the St. James Fire Department, Winters Brothers for supplying disposable garbage pails, and the businesses here in town for making this year’s St. James Day another day to remember. continued on following page

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John William Hennessy IV their various endeavors, he was an aspiring writer, drafting several manuscripts and was published in John (“Jack”) William Hennessy IV, 74, passed the new york Times. away Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Smithtown, He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary, his NY. Jack was born in Brooklyn, NY and spent his daughters and sons-in-law, Erin Hennessy Davidson, early years in Bay Ridge (Our Lady of Angels parish). Colonel Joseph Davidson, Morgan Hennessy Wyler He attended Regis High School in Manhattan, grad- and Tom Wyler, beloved grandchildren Madison and uating in 1960. He eventually found his way to the Thomas Wyler, and his loyal and loving pup, Squirt. University of Nebraska after a fun-filled and memo- A Catholic funeral mass was held on September, rable year at Villanova University. He treasured his 19, 2017 at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown, time in Lincoln and he loved being a student, earn- NY. Interment followed at Smithtown Cemetery. In ing two bachelors degrees. He was a member of lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jack’s Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and was a member of honor to the Smithtown Animal Shelter. Nebraska’s Navy ROTC program. He served in the Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the pro- Navy on the USS Essex in the Atlantic. fessional care of the Maher family of the St. James In 1967, Jack made his way back east and planted Funeral Home. roots in Smithtown. He began his nearly 40-year career teaching middle-school English in Smithtown while simultaneously pursuing his graduate studies Steven Moramarco at Hofstra University. He met his soul mate and part- Steven Moramarco passed away on August 25, ner in life, Mary, during cafeteria duty… dodging the 2017 at St. Charles Hospital in Port Jefferson, with flying peas. family and friends at his bedside. He had been cop- Jack was a life-long educator, always teaching in- ing with liver problems after earlier treatment for a side and outside of the classroom. Known as tumor. He was 54 years old. Steven spent many “Happy Jack” by his students, his passion for learn- years with his family as a St. James resident, before ing and for teaching in a relaxed and fun atmos- marrying and moving to Holbrook. After graduating phere would influence countless numbers of tweens from SUNY Oneonta, he was employed in the pur- and teenagers, including his two daughters. He chasing department for the Long Island Rail Road. would take his “red pen” to students’ papers, news- He was a dedicated family man and leaves his wife, paper articles and even menus… always seeking Christine, daughter Michelle and son Joseph. He is precision and perfection in himself and others. He survived by his father, Michael, sisters Ann and improved many people’s writing and reading, and Loreen, and brother Michael, as well as nieces and ultimately, lives in incalculable ways. When not nephews. His easy going manner and happy smile teaching and supporting his daughters and wife in will be greatly missed. Branch Funeral Home Hosts Free Holiday Bus Trip to Calverton Cemetery A special invitation is ex- be waiting for you on the bus the at the Smithtown Senior Center, tended by the Vigliante family of day of the trip. 420 Middle Country Road, The Branch Funeral Home to all Please call 631-724-9500 to Smithtown at 8:15 a.m. on those who have lost a loved one. reserve your seat on the bus by Wednesday, November 29, “Please join us on a bus trip to Wednesday, November 15, 2017. The bus will arrive at Calverton National Cemetery on 2017. Meet at the Branch Fu- Calverton at 9:30 a.m. and de- Wednesday, November 29, neral Home, 190 East Main part from Calverton at 1:30 p.m. 2017. We have found that over Street in Smithtown at 8 a.m. or the years, those who participate find this to be a very fulfilling Coping With the Holidays and comforting event, especially at this time of year.” After the Loss of a Loved One The trip is completely free and is open to anyone who would The Branch Funeral Home and the Vigliante family will present like to attend. Coffee, cookies “Coping With the Holidays After the Loss of a Loved One” on Saturday, and cold drinks will be served November 18, 2017 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. This seminar, facili- along with pizza on the way tated by bereavement specialist Eileen McCormick, LMHC, FT, is de- back. The bus has a lavatory. signed to give practical suggestions on how to approach the holiday For your convenience, you season while grieving the death of a loved one. may call 631-724-9500 to order The seminar will be held at the Branch Funeral Home, 190 East Grave Wreaths. Your order will Main Street, Smithtown. Please call 631- 724-9500 to reserve a seat.

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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James ART & ANTIqUES DENTIST Light Awakenings Robert Hall Fine Art North Country Smiles Meditation and Beyond 631-965-0724 nicholas Laudati, DDS 631-724-9733 www.RobertHallFineArt.com 631 Lake Avenue 631-265-5549 Medical Arts Radiology ATToRNEy 267 E. Main St., Smithtown Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. ENTERTAINMENT / EVENT 631-982-1570 291 Lake Avenue Deepwells Haunted Mansion 23 Technology dr., East Setauket 631-584-0100, Fax: 631-584-2304 and Trail of Terror at 631-689-7300 Deepwells Farm County Park AUDIoLoGy Very Very Very Scary Shaolin Self Defense Centers Long Island Hearing, Inc. Fridays: Oct. 13, 20, 27 - 7-10 pm; Sat- 556-08 north Country Road 55 Southern Blvd., nesconset urdays: Oct. 14, 21, 28 - 6-10 pm.; 631-617-5148 631-972-5211, 1-800-698-5200 Route 25A & Moriches Rd. 631-862-2020. Simply Natural Solutions AUToMoTIVE Admission $10 per person Wellness Consultations - Terri Pace Repair/Parts / Gas 631-487-1627, St. James Automotive Center 59th Annual Holiday Tea & Sale at [email protected] 525 north Country Road St. James United Methodist Church 631-584-5798 Sat, Nov. 18, 10 am-3 pm Stony Brook 532 Moriches Road orthopaedic Associates BAkERy 631-584-5340 the Joint Replacement center Alpine Pastry Shoppe Stony Brook Medicine 59 Route 111, Smithtown 35th Annual St. James 631-444-4000, 631-444-4233 631-265-5610 Chamber of Commerce Halloween Parade HoME IMPRoVEMENT BANk Sun., Oct. 29 - Lineup 12:30 pm at for- Autonomousdesign Roslyn Savings Bank mer Capitol One Bank, parade at 1 pm 22 Stonegate 556 north Country Road along Lake Ave. between Woodlawn & 631-724-7726 631-862-4200 Railroad Aves. Ends at St. james gazebo - 631-584-8510 CAPo Design Build BEAUTy 30 Lake Avenue South, nesconset Pat’s Place Hair Salon ExTERMINATING 631-250-9200 230 Lake Avenue Scientific Exterminating 631-862-7023, 631-584-9644 599 Lake Avenue Debus Painting & Wallpapering 631-265-5252, Fax: 631-862-7272 631-862-7924 CHIRoPRACToRS Dr. Linda M.Bocchichio FINANCIAL Inside-out kitchens, Baths & More 105 Lake Avenue South, nesconset Edward Jones Investments 367A Lake Avenue 631-979-9854 Scott Posner, cFP 631-584-5312, 631-942-9636 542 north Country Road Chiropractic Healthcare 631-862-2020 Master Fix It of St. James 631-584-5993, Cell: 516-380-0727 Dr. Gregory R. thomaier FUNERAL HoMES 338 Lake Avenue Branch Funeral Homes Morecraft Construction 631-584-8100 190 E. Main Street, Smithtown 631-584-7010 631-724-9500 Express Family Wellness P. DeBlasio Builders Dr. Gary DiBenedetto St. James Funeral Home 273 Lake Avenue 320 Lake Avenue - Walk -Ins 829 Middle Country Road 631-584-5500 631-584-5200 True Sport Care, LLC Scotty’s Masonry 62 Lake Avenue South, nesconset HEALTH / FITNESS 631-265-4398, 631-872-1076 631-584-TRuE (8783) Anne Marie Lisa Certified Nutritional Counselor Vazac Contracting CoMPUTER 631-525-1045 333 First Avenue - Suite 1 Repair / Support 631-584-7817 CrNet - IT Services Family & Personal Counseling, 631-686-8455 Hypnosis and Weight Loss INSURANCE 872 Middle Country Road Allstate Insurance DANCE 631-758-8290 Ryan Dittmar Agency Chorus Line Dance Studio 462 Moriches Road 380 Lake Avenue Greco Physical Therapy 631-686-5177 631-584-7575 & Sports Performance 430-7 north Country Road State Farm Insurance Seiskaya Ballet 631-686-6600 Jim Winter Agency 7 Flowerfield - Suite 16 320 Lake Avenue 631-862-6925, 631-862-1722 631-584-5929

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INTERIoR DESIGN PHARMACy Liberty Creative Windows Rely Rx Pharmacy 429 north Country Road 347 Lake Avenue & Medical Supplies 631-250-9600 631-366-0212 731 Middle Country Road 631-656-8900 Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta Natalie Weinstein 429 north Country Road Design Associates PRINTING 631-862-1600, fax: 631-862-6152 455 Lake Avenue Graphics du jour, ltd. Uniquely Natalie 359 Lake Avenue Soul Brew quality Consignment 631-862-9849 coffee Shop & Eatery 176 Second Street 556-18 north Country Road 631-862-6198, Fax: 862-7834 REAL ESTATE 631-250-9238 DeBarbieri Associates JEWELRy 406 north Country Road Spuntino Brick oven • Pizza • St. James Jewelry Shoppe 631-862-7447 Restaurant • Bar 483 Lake Avenue 420 north Country Road 631-862-6775 Henrietta Homes & Properties 631-686-6700 328 Lake Avenue LANDSCAPING / GARDEN CENTER 631-862-6999 St. James Pizza Design / Maintenance / Plants / 739 Middle Country Road tree Removal / Equipment Liz Jongebloed 631-979-9600, fax: 631-979-9610 Competition Tree Service DeBarbieri Associates 631-584-5575 406 north Country Road Uncle Daddy’s at Long Beach, 631-862-7447, 631-903-0836 Short Beach & Marina Designs by Longo 631-278-0710 631-320-2070 Marianne koke Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s Villa Sorrento Eddie’s Power Equipment 499 Lake Avenue 823 Middle Country Road 553 Lake Avenue 631-584-6600, Ext 206 631-265-9865 631-584-6678 Marie-Denise kratsois Voila! the Bistro Father Nature’s Garden Center Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s 244 Lake Avenue 559 Route 25A 499 Lake Avenue 631-584-5686 631-584-5252 631-584-6600, 631-875-2844 yummy kitchen Gardens by J.Tortomasi David & Rowena Nedvin Chinese Restaurant 631-445-5322 Signature Premier Properties 479 Lake Avenue Herman Brothers Landscape Corp. 7 W. Main Street, Smithtown 631-584-3993 631-360-2939 631-767-5221, 631-360-2800 SCHooLS / CoNSULTING Homestead Landscaping Maria orlandi Bridge College Consultants 631-588-5296 Douglas Elliman Real Estate PO Box 685, St. james 996 jericho Tpke., Smithtown 516-662-1612 Longo’s Landscaping & Masonry 631-697-0474, 631-858-6955 631-862-8605 Harbor Country Day School Reliance Real Estate 17 Three Sisters Road R.J.k. Gardens, Inc. 359 Lake Avenue 631-584-5555 631-862-7056 631-862-9000, 631-680-5143 North Shore Montessori School Rooster World Re/Max Beyond W S Mount Elementary 449 north Country Road 177 W. Main Street, Smithtown 50 dean Lane, Stony Brook 631-250-9388 631-862-1100 northshoremontessori.eventbrite.com

LIqUoR & WINE Ida Vergara Village Presbyterian Pre-School Grape Culture Wine & Spirits Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s 175 East Main Street, Smithtown 248 Lake Avenue 499 Lake Avenue 631-724-9382 631-862-4727 631-584-6600, 216 SWIMMING PooLS Liquorium Denise Voelker Installation & Service 430-04 north Country Rd. Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s Best Pool Service 631-862-7020 499 Lake Avenue 543 Lake Avenue 631-584-6600, Ext 205 631-686-6715 MUSIC LESSoNS Drum Lessons with John Miceli RESTAURANTS Sundance Swimming Pools email: [email protected] on / off Premise catering 631-862-1900 Best on a Bagel oPToMETRy 410 Lake Avenue VETERINARIAN Stony Brook Vision World 631-250-9292 Smithaven Veterinary Hospital 2194A nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook 810 Middle Country Road 631-246-5468 631-265-1438

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