St. James Day ‘14 Coverage Begins on Page 96 –2– 2014 Deepwells Farm Haunted House at Deepwells Farm County Park Intersection of 25A & Moriches Road, St

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St. James Day ‘14 coverage begins on page 96 –2– 2014 Deepwells Farm Haunted House at Deepwells Farm County Park Intersection of 25A & Moriches Road, St. James

Saturday October 25 Friday 6 pm- 9 pm October 31 Sunday Halloween October 26 Night immediately after St. James 7pm - 10pm Chamber of Commerce Halloween Costume Parade Aprox. 3 pm - 5 pm

Admission: Free! NO PETS, PLEASE!

Sponsored by: Deepwells Farm Steven Bellone, Historical Society County Executive Gregory Dawson, Commissioner of Parks For more information, call (631) 862-2020

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IN THIS ISSUE

MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Richard N. Sabinsky, M.D. • • • • • • Primary Medical Care of Suffolk County, P.C...... 4 S T J A M e S AROUND TOWN Annual Holiday Tea & Sale ...... 6 Veteran’s Day Parade ...... 6 STAFF Organ Recital at St. James Lutheran Church ...... 8 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Fine Arts Gallery Grand Opening ...... 10 “Trick or Treat Street” at S.J. Lutheran Church ....12 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Spaghetti Dinner on November 8 ...... 12 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer Annual Fall Rummage Sale ...... 12 Fundraiser for Dylan Beach and Family ...... 14 William Garthe ...... Advertising Parents Night Out Fundraiser for Medina Family ...... 16 Sales Halloween Haunted House at Deepwells ...... 2 and 20 St. James Has Heart: Focus on Filomena Lombardi ...... 22 Pumpkin Decorating Contest ...... 24 A New Tree in the Triangle ...... 26 OUR TOWN Senior Citizen Fair at Fairfield ...... 30 – ST. JAMES – Stitches by Ben – A Mitzvah Project ...... 32 VFW Post 395 Thanks Uncle Giuseppe’s ...... 34 is a monthly publication produced HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ...... 38-40 exclusively for the people of IN THE NEWS St. James, Nissequogue and 9th Annual Taste of Smithtown on November 13 ...... 42 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Smithtown Library Book and Hidden Treasure Sale ...... 42 Little Shelter’s Masquerade Ball ...... 43 Call 862-9849 for Temple Beth Chai Calender ...... 43 Advertising & Copy Deadline Young Pianist Gets Experience of a Lifetime ...... 44 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OUR TOWN is mailed directly to STAC News ...... 48, 50 every residence & business in the Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 52, 54 11780 zip code area Swing Dance Long Island ...... 52 (6459 total copies mailed) Seiskaya Ballet’s Nutcracker at Staller Center ...... 56 St. James Post Office Permit #10 On Stage at Staller Center ...... 58-62 St. James, NY 11780 Long Island Museum Calendar ...... 64-65 Programs Offered at the Library ...... 66-71 Published by POSTAL CORNER ...... 72-73 Graphics du jour, Ltd. HOME & GARDEN 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 Design Ideas ...... 74 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 MONEY MATTERS ...... 76 email: [email protected] REALTY-WISE ...... 78 website: www.ourtownstjames.com LEGAL-EASE ...... 82 YOU CAN HELP: Pets for Adoption ...... 84 Not responsible for typographical errors. HEALTH NOTES We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or Posture Consciousness ...... 86 refuse to print editorial or advertising material deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image Guard Your Happiness – Treat Hearing Loss ...... 88 or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only Ask Ron Villano ...... 90 to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, HALLOWEEN PARADE INFORMATION ...... 87 Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business offering services not available in said area. CELEBRATIONS ...... 92 SAFETY TIPS ...... 94 Copyright © 2014 POET’S CORNER ...... 95 Graphics du jour, Ltd. ST. JAMES DAY PICTURES ...... 96-101 All Rights Reserved OBITUARIES ...... 102-104 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 108 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 110-111

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Richard N. Sabinsky, M.D. Primary Medical Care of Suffolk County, P.C. North Shore Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center 55 Southern Boulevard, Nesconset, NY 11767 631-361-3363 by Elizabeth Isabelle Inspired by his father, Dr. Al - Physician is paramount to main - Today we all face the chal - fred Sabinsky, who opened Com - taining and managing your best lenge of finding an excellent Pri - mack’s first Pediatric Practice possible health. If you miss the mary Care Provider as we back in 1958, Richard was wit - individualized medical care that traverse the constant changes in ness to his father’s dedication an urgent care or clinic cannot healthcare and health insurance and hard work and knew from provide, a meeting with Dr. coverage. A Primary Care an early age that medicine Sabinsky and his professional Provider is a health practitioner would be his life’s passion. “I be - staff offers you a wonderful op - that sees patients that have both came an internist because I was tion for maintaining optimal common and complex medical interested in taking care of the health for you and your family. problems, as well as providing entire person as opposed to a Richard Sabinsky, M.D. is a preventative care and teaching single body system. I am one of a resident of St. James and is active healthy lifestyle choices. Having few doctors that practices both in his community. He has been a Primary Care Provider can help as a specialist in Internal Medi - married to his high school sweet - you establish a trusting and on - cine and as a subspecialist in Al - heart Deborah for 30 years and going relationship with your lergy, Asthma and Immunology”. together they have two wonder - Physician over time. As a Board Certified Internist, ful daughters. He is an avid pho - Richard Sabinsky, M.D. is a Dr. Richard Sabinsky is dedi - tographer, tennis player and second generation physician. His cated to preventing, diagnosing fisherman. practice, Primary Medical Care and treating diseases that affect Dr. Sabinsky urges you to, of Suffolk County, P.C. and North adolescents, adults and the eld - “Take charge of your own health! Shore Allergy, Asthma and Im - erly. He manages both common Together we will work towards munology is located at 55 South - and complex diseases; heart and lifestyle improvements that will ern Boulevard in Nesconset. Dr. lung disease, gastrointestinal reduce your risk of disease and Sabinsky has been practicing In - conditions, arthritis, cancer and even reverse disease. This is the ternal Medicine and Allergy, obesity. In addition to treating future of medicine and I am Asthma and Immunology for acute medical issues, Dr. Sabin - committed to your wellness and over 27 years. A graduate of St. sky is specially trained in preven - providing the personal care that George’s University, Richard tative care and early detection of you expect and deserve.” Sabinsky, M.D. went on to com - diseases such as high blood pres - Dr. Sabinsky and the entire plete a three-year Internal Medi - sure and diabetes. Primary Med - team at Primary Medical Care of cine Residency Program at Long ical Care of Suffolk County treats Suffolk County and North Shore Island College Hospital (LICH). patients of various ages ranging Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Dr. Sabinsky’s training continued from teenagers to geriatrics Center wishes their friends and at LICH and he completed a two- (elder care). neighbors a beautiful season of year fellowship in Allergy, Close collaboration between good health. Asthma and Immunology. you and your Primary Care

OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2014 –5– For a BUDGET FRIENDLY HAPPY HOLIDAY HOME Visit Uniquely Natalie QUALITY CONSIGNMENT OUTLET

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sat., Oct. 25: Opening of The Calderone Theatre Gallery of Fine Art* Sun., Nov. 2: Space Planning Like A Pro by Natalie Weinstein, 10 am-12 pm* Sat., Nov. 8: Fashion Show, Ms. CURE iosity's Closet, 1-3 pm Sun., Nov.9: Photography by Jack Ader, Beginner & Intermediate* Sun., Nov. 16: Meet the Jewelry Experts, 10 am-12 pm* Sat. & Sun., Nov. 22 & 23: Pre Thanksgiving Clearance Sale Fri., Sat. & Sun., Nov. 28-30: Black Friday Weekend Holiday Sales *Please RSVP for Events

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56th Annual Holiday Tea & Sale Set for November 22 The St. James United your home will all be available For Methodist Church, located at for purchase. Back again this additional 532 Moriches Road in St. James, year will be the “Cookie Walk” – information will hold their 56th Annual Holi - with a table of specially baked and directions, day Tea and Sale on Saturday, cookies all lined up, you pick please call November 22, from 10 a.m. to what you want and pay by the 584-5340. 3 p.m. pound. Holiday crafts and gifts, Come and enjoy a traditional cheese, apples, a Harvest Table, Silver Tea, featuring finger sand - jams and preserves, pies, home - wiches, various hors d’oeuvres made fudge and chocolates, sea - and a variety of homemade sonal plants and decorations for desserts. Veteran’s Day Parade and Celebration The Sgt. John W. Cooke pate. Be sure to wear uni - Woodlawn Avenues, St. Post 395 extends an invita - forms if you have them. The James and step off at 10 tion to the community to parade and ceremony is a a.m. They will march along join them in their celebra - chance to remember all Lake Avenue to the St. tion of Veteran’s Day, Tues - veterans, especially those James Elementary School day, November 11, 2014. who made the ultimate sac - where the appropriate cere - All military personnel on rifice. monies will take place. leave or recently returned The parade group will as - Please contact Parade from overseas deployment semble at 9:30 a.m. at the Chairman Robert Cornicelli are encouraged to partici - intersection of Lake and at (516) 368-8667.

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Organ Recital Featuring Vaughn Watson at St. James Lutheran Church on Sunday,October 26 St. James Lutheran Church cel - tory of Music and conducting at ebrates its new Elsener pipe Westminster Choir College. He organ with the second in its se - attained the Certificate of ries of Organ Recitals at 4 p.m. C.A.G.O. from the American on Sunday, October 26, 2014. Guild of Organists in 2009. The recital will feature the popu - Mr. Watson currently serves as lar Vaughn L. Watson, an organ - organist for three Catholic ist at St. James Lutheran from parishes of the Diocese of Og - 1996 through 2003. The recital densburg, NY – the Catholic will take place in the church Community of Moriah: St. sanctuary, located at Woodlawn Patrick’s Church in Port Henry and Second Avenues in St. and All Saints Church in James, with refreshments to fol - Mineville – as well as St. Mary’s low. Church in Ticonderoga. Mr. Watson, now of Addison, From April 1996 until Septem - Vermont, is a native of Staten Is - ber 2003, Vaughn was the Asso - land. He began piano study at an ciate Organist at St. James early age with his mother, and Lutheran Church, playing for the later the organ. He graduated Saturday evening service and from Fordham University in 1963 many weddings. Vaughn L. Watson and, from 1963 through 2003, For additional information call studied organ with Dr. William Watson has also studied church the church at 584-5212. Entriken in New York City. Mr. music at Shenandoah Conserva -

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St. James Calderone Theater Fine Arts Gallery Grand Opening Set for October 25 It’s a happening... and you are invited... to the Grand OpEn - InG of The Calderone Theatre Gallery of Fine Arts on Saturday, October 25, 2014 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The Art Gallery is lo - cated in the Uniquely Natalie Quality Consignment building, 176 Second Street in St. James, on the 2nd floor (no elevator). Come and meet the exhibiting artists: Jack Ader, Lucia Alberti, Arline Goldstein, Muriel Musarra, Virginia Musantry and Rita Swanteson at this opening reception featuring oil and water - color paintings, still life and landscapes. Wine by Whisper Vineyards and Hors D’oeuvres from Farm to Table Catering by Filomena will be served. For additional information call St. James artist Arline Goldstein exhibits her paintings at the St. James 862-6198. Calderone Theater Fine Arts Gallery.

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St. James Lutheran Church Hosts “Trick or Treat Street” Halloween is right around the from 2-4 p.m. The youth of the For additional information call corner, and that means it’s again congregation will be hosting the the church at 584-5212. time for TrICk Or TrEaT event and will make sure that sTrEET at St. James Lutheran everyone has a wonderful time! Church! All children and their St. James Lutheran Church is parents are invited to come to located at the corner of Wood - the Parish Hall for fun, games lawn and 2nd Avenues in St. and Trick or Treating in a safe, James. The entrance to the Parish weather-proof and fun environ - Hall is on the Second Avenue ment on Sunday, October 26 side of the church building. Spaghetti Dinner Annual Fall Rummage Sale Set for November 8 The St. James United Methodist Church is host - ing their ANNUAL FALL RUMMAGE SALE on Sat - The St. James United Methodist Church, located at urday, October 25, 2014 at 532 Moriches Road in 532 Moriches Road in St. James, is hosting a St. James from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. SPAGHETTI DINNER fundraiser on Saturday, November A great variety of items including gently used 8, 2014 from 5 p.m. – last seating is at 7:30 p.m. clothing, from infants to adults; linens, jewelry, Tickets at $15/adults; $6/children 8 and under; under household items and a white elephant table will 3/free, will include: soup, salad, entree, dessert, coffee, be available. There will be a baG salE at 1:30 tea and cold drinks. Family tickets are available at $40 p.m. for 4. Donations will be accepted the week of Octo - Reservations can be made by calling the church of - ber 20. Call the church office at 584-5340 to fice at 584-5340. schedule a drop off or for additional information.

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Dylan’s Harvest of Hope Fall Festival A Fundraiser for Dylan Beach and Family The St. James Rehabilita - radiation therapy; he is tion and Healthcare Center, doing well and enjoyed an located at 275 Moriches active summer with family Road in St. James, is holding and friends. a Fall Festival to benefit There will be lots of fun Dylan Beach and his family fall activities for all to enjoy on Sunday, October 26, such as pony rides, petting 2014 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. zoo, music, food and games. Dylan is an active 8 year Tickets for food, games, pet - old that just started 3rd ting zoo and more will be grade at St. James Elemen - affordably priced! tary. Dylan’s long, compli - For more information or to cated medical path began volunteer to be a part of this when he was diagnosed with memorable event please call a brain tumor when he was 862-8000. If you wish to two and a half. On this path, make a donation, checks are Dylan and his family have to be made payable to Dylan faced multiple surgeries, a Beach. Come out and sup - stem cell transplant, and the port this worthy cause and heartbreak of recurrences, enjoy a fun afternoon for the despite the best of care. Ear - entire family! lier this year Dylan was in Massachusetts for proton Dylan Beach

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Parents Night Out Fundraiser for the Medina Family of St. James

The STory.... Tragically, on september 4, 2014 our st. James community lost a beloved son, brother, husband, father, and dear friend to so many. at just 49, perry Medina passed away in his sleep, with no fore - warning at all. perry was a man of a million beautiful smiles and a million funny faces... To greet perry, even if it was an everyday thing, was a gift. He gifted you a smile, a kiss, a touch, and a kind word. He was an over-the-top sports fanatic; on any social occasion we all knew his gaze was often over our shoulder following the game. still, perry’s enthusiasm for sports never superseded his love for family and friends. perry left us on the first day back to school. For his two daugh - Perry Medina ters and wife, taking on a new school, a new routine, and a new A Parents Night Out Fundraiser curriculum was certainly challenge enough. They were not pre - celebrating the life of Perry Medina pared for what else would be asked of them that day. To say good - will be held on Saturday, Novem - bye to a man who was their laughter, their smile, their sports ber 8, 2014 from 4-8 p.m. at fanatic, their backbone, their family glue. nor were we, as friends, Napper Tandy’s, 15 E. Main St. in prepared any better. Smithtown, to benefit the Medina There isn’t anything our community can do to change the events family. There will be an Open Bar, of that day. but we can change each and every day that follows. Food, Music, Raffles and Fun. We can come together as family, friends, neighbors, parents, teach - Support a great cause and have ers, and community members to honor the memory of perry. To - fun doing it. For tickets at $50 gether we can offer his family the support needed to continue their each, call Bonnie Raber at lives as perry would have wanted. 631-807-2292 or Leslie Price at please take today to reach out and help. any contribution we 631-786-1190. If you are unable to can provide to ease the financial burden of this unexpected attend 100% of your ticket sale is tragedy, is our gift for a better tomorrow. donated to the family.

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Halloween Haunted House at Deepwells Farm County Park Get ready, get set... to scream James Chamber of Commerce, on Saturday and Sunday, Octo - is sure to be a lot of fun. So get ber 25-26 and Halloween Eve, ready for a spook-talaur time. Friday, October 31, when the The house will be open after Deepwells Farm mansion will be the St. James Chamber of Com - transformed into a rEally merce’s Halloween Costume sCary haunted house. Parade on Sunday, October 26. The house will be open from The Parade takes place at 1 p.m. 6-9 p.m. on Saturday, October Lineup for the parade will be at 25; Sunday, October 26 after the Capital One Bank, on Woodlawn Halloween Parade from 3-5 p.m.; and Lake Avenues at 12:30 p.m. and on Friday, Halloween Eve, and will end at the St. James October 31 from 7-10 p.m. Ad- Gazebo at the railroad station for mission is FREE but donations costume judging. Everyone is in - are always appreciated. Proceeds vited back to the Deepwells go to the refurbishing of the Haunted House after the Parade Deepwells property. The house is for a little screaming. located at the intersection of For additional information on Route 25A and Moriches Road in the Haunted House call Scott St. James. There will also be a (Edward Jones) at 862-2020 or “safe” room for those who Denise (Artpix Studio) at 862- frighten easily. 2808, and for the Halloween The event, sponsored by the Parade call Aimee (Saf-T-Swim) Deepwells Farm Historical Soci - at 406-7316 or Ruth (Our Town) ety with a little help from the St. at 862-9849.

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Senior Citizen Fair at Fairfield of St. James On Monday, October 6, 2014, the Fairfield Civic Association of St. James was honored to have Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta host a Senior Citizen Infor - mation Fair. Participating agencies were: Family Service League and Long Term Care, The Health and Welfare Council of Long Island, Val Manzo (Elder Law), Retired Senior Volunteers, St. Catherine of Siena Home Support Service, St. Johnland Nursing Home, Senior Net (computers), Suffolk County Office of the Aging, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, Suf - folk County Office of Veterans Af - fairs and the Town of Smithtown Senior Division. The Fair was a big success with 300 Fairfield residents in atten - dance. The Civic Association wishes to thank Leg. Trotta and all the volunteers who worked at the Pictured (L-R): Civic Association President Frank Vivona, Suffolk County fair. Legislator Robert Trotta and Board of Directors President Gene Pritz .

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Mitzvah Project: Stitches by Ben Benjamin Levine, an eighth he had to have a small surgery to grade student at Great Hollow remove it and he remembers that Middle School and a resident of it was scary. So, Ben decided to St. James, NY, celebrated his Bar combine his interest of crafts and Mitzvah on October 11, 2014. sewing and rolled that together For his Mitzvah Project, he de - with the desire to do something cided to support ConKerr Can - to help ease the experience of a cer, a non-profit dedicated to kid’s hospital stay. improving the lives of chroni - The pillowcases are made by cally-ill children as they undergo volunteers, like Ben, and they treatment. are then brought to drop off sites Benjamin, who calls his proj - where they are washed, ironed ect, stitches by ben, is sewing and packaged and then sent on beautiful pillowcases to bring joy to hospitals in the area. Ben’s to children in hospitals on Long completed work will be deliv - Island and in New York City. Ben ered by the Long Island chapter hopes the designs, patterns and to several hospitals including soft fabrics will bring smiles and Winthrop University Hospital’s happiness. Pediatrics, Winthrop’s Cancer Ben was inspired by his home Center for Kids, Memorial Sloane and careers teacher and class in Kettering’s Pediatrics, Cohen 6th grade and the sewing club he Children’s Hospital, and Stony joined that year. While waiting to him. Brook’s Pediatric Cancer Center. for projects to be shipped, the When Ben was 1-year old he Ben has no end date to this entire club worked on learning had to spend 8 days as a patient project. He plans to continue to how to measure, sew and com - in Stony Brook Hospital. After make pillowcases past his Bar plete pillowcases that were all going home, he had to have six Mitzvah. donated to the local chapter of weeks of IV antibiotics and a vis - For additional information visit ConKerr Cancer. In 7th grade, iting nurse before another proce - www.mitzvahmarket.com/mitz - Ben began thinking about how dure. When he was 8-years old, vah-spotlight/projects/mitzvah- he could participate in a Mitzvah the doctors realized a piece of project-stitches-by-ben/#sthash.5 Project that would be meaningful his IV port had been left in and mXI5523.dpuf

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VFW Post 395 of St. James Thanks Uncle Giuseppe’s Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta joined members of the Sgt. John Cooke VFW Post 395 in St. James in pre - senting an award banner and a certificate of appreciation to Uncle Giuseppe’s Market Place in Smithtown for letting the veterans conduct their “Buddy Poppy” drives throughout the year at the store. The first Buddy Poppy Drive was held in 1922 and the poppy was adopted as the official memorial flower of the Veterans of Foreign War. The poppies are assembled by veterans in VA hospitals and sold to the VFW units to sell nationwide. The money raised Pictured at Uncle Giuseppe’s are from left: Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta, goes back to the veterans who Carlo Franzese, store manager, Mike Cianciotto, Poppy Chairman and WWII US assembled them. Army Air Corps, Sgt. Leonard Pecora, Sgt. Dominick Ercolano, Lee Dike, VFW Post 395 Adjutant, and Tom Chura, WWII US Navy, and in the rear John Steel, Korean War veteran, and James Megna.

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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES Clinton Haven Smith, A Forgotten Hero of the Battle of San Juan Hill by bradley Harris, the young couple lived in how long it took him to recover smithtown Historian Harlem. It was also in 1881 that is not known. But it appears that Clinton Smith joined the Na - Clinton Smith was then living in last month, I wrote about tional Guard and in 1887, he Deepwells. Apparently he recov - deepwells, the Georgian man - was elected Lieutenant of the ered sufficiently so that he could sion built by George Curtis in Seventy-First Regiment. He re - join his National Guard unit 1845 for Joel l.G. smith. This mained active in the National when it shipped out of New York house on north Country road Guard and was repeatedly pro - for Tampa, where the 71st Regi - is an architectural gem because moted becoming Major in 1892. ment became a part of the expe - of its classic beauty and it is an In the summer of 1897, Clinton ditionary forces organized to free historical gem because of its Smith and his wife were living in Cuba. rich history and the fascinating Deepwells and we know this Clinton Smith served as a Lieu - story of the lives of the people from a New York Times article of tenant Colonel of the “volun - who made deepwells their July 30, 1897 which mentions teers” from the 71st Regiment home. This article is about Clin - that Major Clinton Smith of St. and he was present when the ton Haven smith, the second James was “seriously hurt” in an American forces stormed the man of prominence to have accident on the Long Island Rail - heights of San Juan Hill. As a made deepwells his home. road. participant in that engagement, On July 29, 1897, a storm he returned to Smithtown as a Clinton H. Smith acquired caused a washout of the LIRR hero of the Spanish-American Deepwells from Milton H. Smith tracks in Smithtown which led to War and he was welcomed back sometime in the late 1890’s be - the derailment of the eastbound to Smithtown on October 1, cause he was living in the house train after it left Kings Park. Pre - 1898 with one of “the finest pa - in 1897. Clinton Smith (1861- sumably, Clinton Smith was on triotic celebrations ever held in 1913) was “a summer resident of his way home from work in New town.” County officials and St. James” at the time. He was York City where he was em - “prominent guests from all parts born and raised in New York ployed as an Assistant Secretary of town” jammed Academy Hall. City, educated in city schools, for the Board of Park Commis - “The Academy Hall and high - and he attended Plainfield Acad - sioners. In the ensuing wreck, ways surrounding it were finely emy in Plainfield, N.J. In March Major Clinton Smith and his illuminated and the Long Island of 1879, at the age of 18, he ac - brother-in-law C.H. Woodhull State Hospital Band from Kings cepted a position in the Depart - were both hurt. Clinton was cut Park greeted the hero with patri - ment of Public Parks in New York on his neck, had three ribs bro - otic airs as he entered the hall.” City. He was steadily advanced ken, and his legs were “badly Speeches, a ceremonial flag- until he reached the position of cut.” (“Long Island R.R. Wrecks,” raising, fireworks, and more Assistant Secretary. In 1881, New York Times , July 30, 1897, speeches welcomed Clinton Clinton married Mary L. Retons, pg. 3.) To what extent he was in - Smith home. The crowning event a New York City resident, and capacitated by his injuries and continued on facing page

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continued Division of the Supreme Court town and confront the townsfolk of the evening was the presenta - found that he had not received a who had made him their hero. It tion of a “ceremonial sword” that fair trial. But since Major Clinton must have been at this point in had been purchased by local Smith was never able to confront his life that Clinton Smith began townsfolk and “as the sword was his accusers in court, he was living in New York City at 50 handed to the gallant officer he never able to erase the stigma of Cathedral Parkway, far from St. was greeted with cheers.” The lit - cowardice. He certainly was James, and he decided to rent tle village of Smithtown Branch never able to return to Smith- continued on following page had never seen “such a crowd of Get more than a people before and the greatest enthusiasm was manifested.” This celebration may have been just a quarter back. little premature. (“A Sword for Get more than a Colonel Smith,” Brooklyn Eagle , Get more than a Oct. 2, 1898, p. 10.) One month later, Lt. Col. Clin - quarterquarter back. back. ton H. Smith was humiliated and disgraced by being accused of cowardice during the Battle of San Juan Hill. Two captains from the 71st Regiment who had taken part in the Battle of San Juan Hill openly questioned the conduct of their superior officers during that engagement. Accord - ing to the captains, their superior officers did not take part in the charge up San Juan Hill, but re - mained behind in a grove of ™ trees far from the action. Their al - Do the Discount Double Check. legations of cowardice, led Gov - You could find yourself saving like a champion, with discounts that can add up ernor Roosevelt, the real hero of to XX%40%Do ** and the be worth Discount hundreds of dollars. Double Check.™ the Battle of San Juan Hill, to GET TOYou A could BETTER find yourself STATE. saving™ CONTACT like a champion, AN AGENT with discounts TODAY.™ that can add up order that a Court of Inquiry in - Do the Discount Double Check. to XX%40% ** and be worth hundreds of dollars. vestigate the matter. The recom - You could find yourself saving like a champion, with discounts that can add up GET TO A BETTER STATE.™ CONTACT AN AGENT TODAY. mendations of this court, the to XX%40% ** and be worth hundreds of dollars. Court of Inquiry, were that a GET TO A BETTER STATE.™ CONTACT AN AGENT TODAY. court martial be convened to re - view Lt. Col. Smith’s “moral character, capacity, and general fitness for service in the National Guard as a commissioned offi - cer.” Governor Roosevelt then summoned Lt. Col. Smith to ap - James L Winter Agcy Inc James Winter, Agent pear before a military tribunal. Jim Winter, Agent 3400 Veterans Memorial Hwy “This resulted in his being con - 320James Lake L AvenueWinter Agcy Inc Bohemia,James Winter, NY 11716 Agent Jim Winter, Agent 3400 Veterans Memorial Hwy demned and cashiered. Gov. St James, NY 11780 Bus: 631-981-1000 Bus: 631-584-5929320 Lake Avenue [email protected], NY 11716 Roosevelt approved the findings James LSt Winter James, AgcyNY 11780 Inc JamesBus: Winter,631-981-1000 Agent of the commission and on June Jim Winter,Bus: 631-584-5929 Agent [email protected] Veterans Memorial Hwy 6, 1900, Major Smith was dis - 320 Lake Avenue Bohemia, NY 11716 missed from the service.” St James, NY 11780 Bus: 631-981-1000 Clinton Smith believed that he Bus: 631-584-5929 [email protected] had not received a fair trial and took his case into the civil courts. Eventually “he was exon - statefarm.com® statefarm.com® erated and reinstated” in Novem - *Discounts may vary by state. ber of 1901 when the Appellate *Discounts may vary by state. 1103204 12/11 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL 1103204 12/11 State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company, State Farm Indemnity Company, Bloomington, IL OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2014 statefarm.com®

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A Forgotten Hero of the Battle of San Juan Hill continued from page 39 at a reasonable figure through a out his fully furnished home in dummy” and he closed the deal St. James. (“Major Clinton H. in 1905. (Louis Heaton Pink, Smith Dies,” New York Times , Gaynor, The Tammany Mayor Dec. 25, 1913, p. 9.) Who Swallowed the Tiger, As an Assistant Secretary of the The International Press , New York City Board of Parks 106 Seventh Avenue, N.Y., N.Y., Commissioners, Clinton Smith 1931, p. 208.) came into contact with many of Deepwells Farm. In 1905, the grand mansion the city’s wealthy and prominent that Joel L.G. Smith had built in men. Perhaps it was Clinton country life in St. James appealed 1845, passed into the hands of Smith who made Judge William Judge Gaynor and the large William Jay Gaynor, a very dis - Jay Gaynor aware of his home in house easily accommodated his tinguished lawyer who had re - St. James that was available for family that had grown to include cently been elected a Justice of rent. Gaynor already had a home seven children. It also must have the Supreme Court of the State of at 20 Eighth Avenue in Brooklyn helped that the Judge was New York. It would be Judge and a modest summer house in elected in 1893 to a 14 year term Gaynor who transformed the Bellmore, but he opted to rent on the bench and had a guaran - “unimproved farm into a fine es - the house in St. James for a cou - teed annual income of $17,500, tate” that he named Deepwells. ple of summers to see if he liked so he could afford to buy the But that is a story that will have the north shore of Long Island. farm and its ten acres of sur - to wait until next month. Having been raised on a farm in rounding property. Some issues the little upstate town of with his landlord arose when editor’s Note: Oriskany, N.Y., Judge Gaynor Judge Gaynor moved to purchase brad Harris is the Town of smithtown’s had never lost his fondness for the house. Clinton Smith “sued official Historian. brad was a High school social studies teacher who spent 30 country life, and the farm in St. the Judge for breakage of crock - years teaching in Commack. as Historian James drew him like a magnet. ery and furniture as well as the he has written many newspaper articles We know that Gaynor rented rent which Gaynor withheld” on the history of our town, he has pub - Clinton Smith’s house for three when “the carriage horse died lished pamphlets and written histories of Commack, nesconset, st. James, kings summers before deciding to pur - before he took possession.” We park, Hauppauge and smithtown branch. chase the property. are told “Gaynor got even with He resides in st. James. Apparently the relaxed pace of his landlord by buying the place

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9th Annual Taste of Smithtown Set for November 13 The Senior Resources of Long smithtown Emergency Food please call Howard Essenfeld at Island (SRLI) cordially invites you pantry. Tickets are $30 each (pre - 631-544-6500 if interested. Do - to their 9TH annual TasTE OF paid by November 3) or day of nations are always welcome. sMITHTOWn on Thursday, No - event $40 per person. Please Each of the organizations that vember 13, from 6 to 9 p.m. make your check payable to any will benefit from this event are hosted by Mercedes-Benz of of the benefit organizations (Gift 501(c3) not-for-profit organiza - Smithtown, 630 Middle Country of Life, Smithtown Children’s tions and the full amount of each Road in St. James and Elegant Foundation or Smithtown Emer - ticket is tax deductible to the ex - Eating. gency Food Pantry), include your tent permitted by law. Walk the Red Carpet and name address and phone num - For additional information enjoy fine food, drinks, music, ber and mail to SRLI, 277 Indian contact SRLI at 631-544-6500 or cigars, raffles and more. The Head Road, Kings Park, NY Christine Fitzgerald at 516-835- Taste of Smithtown will benefit 11754 . 1219 [email protected]. the Gift of life, the smithtown The Taste of Smithtown also This is a great event... one not to Children’s Foundation and the has sponsorship opportunities, be missed. Smithtown Library Book and Hidden Treasure Sale The Friends of The Smithtown music for just a $1, paperback the proceeds will benefit the Library welcome all shoppers to and children’s books only 50¢ – Friends of The Smithtown Library its bOOk and HIddEn TrEas - what is more, the Friends will Scholarship. urE salE at the Main Branch of offer a sale where you could find For additional information the Library on Saturday, Novem - a variety of knickknacks, col - contact Mr. Salas at 360-2480 ber 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. lectibles and hidden treasures. x128. Hardcover books, DVDs, CD What’s best is that a portion of

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Little Shelter’s 7th Annual Masquerade Ball Little Shelter Animal Rescue optional. Prizes will be awarded All will hold their 7th Annual Mas - for the best costume. proceeds querade Ball and Charity Event Tickets, at $100 per person, will benefit on Thursday, October 23, 2014 can be purchased by calling Little Shelter at Watermill Caterers in Smith - 368-8770, or mail to: Little Shel - Animal town. This fabulous event featur - ter Animal Rescue, 33 Warner Rescue & ing cocktail reception, dinner, Road, Huntington, NY 11743 or Adoption open bar, live and silent auctions online at www.littleshelter.com Center. and live entertainment will take place from 6 to 11 p.m. Cos - tumes are encouraged but are Temple Beth Chai Calendar

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Young Pianist Gets Experience of a Lifetime Eliane Ferrer, an 11-year-old Shawn Mendes. She is the piano student of Donna Siani daughter of Michelle and Gerard (Music Studio) in St. James will Ferrer. Her father is a musician, have the experience of a lifetime as is her brother Jay, who plays next month. She auditioned and the violin, viola, and guitar. has been chosen to participate in According to the Lang Lang In - the 101 PIANISTS concert spon - ternational Music Foundation, sored by world-renowned pianist “The 101 PIANISTS perform - Lang Lang at the Tilles Center for ances aim to inspire the next the Performing Arts at LIU Post generation of music lovers and on October 26, 2014. Donna performers by engaging 100 Siani has been teaching music in young pianists in a unique social St. James for the past 25 years. musical event with Lang Lang. She started studying the piano Guided by Lang Lang’s encour - at the age of seven and wrote her aging teaching style, these young first piano composition at the piano enthusiasts celebrate their age of 10. In addition, Eliane, a love of playing, experiment with seventh-grader in the Middle collaboration with other musi - Country School District, plays cians, and enjoy the inherently the flute in the school band and Eliane Ferrer social nature of the traditionally was second chair for SCMEA last with teacher Donna Siani. solo piano during a master class spring. Eliane is an excellent stu - and public performance.” Previ - dent and has been inducted into tated at the Riverhead Marine ous 101 Pianists concerts have the National Junior Honor Soci - Foundation, and supports the taken place in China, Washing - ety. She is a talented artist, has cause of saving polar bears. ton, D.C., Toronto, San Fran - adopted a seal that was rehabili- Eliane is a fan of Ed Sheeran and cisco, London, Rome and Berlin. Empire College Information Sessions for Adults Empire State College, of the session(s) about its associate and State Office Building, Room State University of New York, will bachelor’s degree programs at its 1A11, 250 Veterans Memorial hold public information Hauppauge location, New York Highway, Hauppauge on Thurs - day, October 23 at 6 p.m. For more information and additional dates, please call 516-997-4700, ext. 4068. Just in Time for SUNY Empire State College was established in 1971 to offer Summer entertaining adult learners the opportunity to earn associate, bachelor’s and • Outdoor Kitchens • Patios master’s degrees from the State • Pizza Ovens • Walkways University of New York. Students • Stone Veneer • Fireplaces learn through independent stud - ies, online courses, seminars and • Retaining Walls • Stoops residencies. Learners also may • Cultured Stone • Grading earn credit for prior college-level learning from work and life expe - • Brick Veneer • Demolition rience. For additional information, Scotty’s Masonry visit www.esc.edu. CALL US TODAY ! For Advertising Rates & Information 631-265-4398 • 631-872-1076 Call 631-85=62-9849 Residential & Commercial • Licensed & Insured • Est. 1986 • St. James, NY OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2014 – 45 –

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Guaranteed Giggles for Young Children at the Mills Pond House on November 8 The Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to announce two performances of Mr. Mouse puppet shows featuring Katie’s Puppets at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A in St. James. Per - formances are geared especially for young children pre-K to 3rd grade. Children will make pup - pets after the performance. All tickets are $9. Reserve in advance. Call 631-862-6575 or visit www.stacarts.org for more information. nosey balloon science with Mr. Mouse is scheduled Satur - Long Island puppeteer Katie thread spools, odd material and day, November 8 at 11 a.m. and Polk believes her puppet art the like. Just about any item 1 p.m. Professor Rudolphina is helps people develop their own around may give life to one of working on a silly balloon sci - creativity. She builds all her own Katie’s puppets. ence experiment. When the bal - puppets, using items she finds on Parking is in the rear lot off loons disappear, can Mr. Mouse beaches, in thrift stores and any - Mills Pond Road, directly across and the bluenose reindeer find where else that may be home to from Flowerfields 199 Mills Pond them? clothespins, buttons, empty Road. g{tÇ~ lÉâ for your service to our country. Pat’s Place Hair & Nail Salon 230 Lake aVe., st. James, nY 11780 631.862.7023 631.584.9644 631-584-3197 fax www.PatsPlaceHairsalon.net OPen: mOn., Wed., tHuRs. FRi. and sat. • sun. BY aPPt • cLOsed tues.

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STAC Showcases Talented Member Artists Smithtown Township Arts For additional information brook), rosellen knowles (smith - Council is pleased to highlight please call 862-6575 or visit town), arntian kotsa (Hauppauge), the talents of its artist members! www.stacarts.org Virginia Mallon (northport), louis r. MEMbEr arTIsT sHOWCasE , Mangieri (Mount sinai), E. Craig Marcin (Commack), Jeanette Mar - which features fine original art - Participating Artists: barbara bilotta (Mount sinai), daniel tone (bayshore), al Martorana (Hol - work of 60 STAC member artists, boyer (new york), silvia boyer (new brook), dan McCarthy (selden), will be on view from through york), Jeanne b. brodsky (Haup - Catherine Morris (pt. Jefferson sta - November 18, 2014 at the Mills pauge), Esther Marie Caponigro, pa - tion), karen George Mortimore Pond House Gallery, 660 Route tricia Caracappa (Hauppauge), (Farmingville), pd packard (brook - 25A, St. James. Exhibiting artists kathleen Carlsson (stony brook), lyn), pokey park (arizona), lisa hail from 32 communities across Carol Ceraso (Hauppauge), andrea petker Mintz (Old bethpage), debra Long Island as well as Arizona, Cervo (Centereach), Judith Contrino puzzo (Hempstead), lynne rivellese (smithtown), robert roehrig (East Florida and Warwick, NY. (stony brook), lance Corey (East Quogue), Jane Corrarino (poquott), setauket), lori scarlatos (st. James), A wide variety of media is rep - bernadette de nyse (sound beach), Joan schwartzman (Warwick), Jim resented including oil, water - allan diamanti (smithtown), pat scovel (northport), denis sivack color, acrylic, digital painting, diCalogero (setauket), Joanne (brooklyn), Gisela skoglund (kings glass mosaic, bronze, pencil & dumas (Wading river), Vivian Gat - park), rita Teta (lake ronkonkoma), ink, suminagashi, and photogra - tuso (ronkonkoma), dave Gearino arlene Thek (Wading river), Mac Tit - phy. (nesconset), Maureen Ginipro mus (Coram), nicholas Valentino Mills Pond House Gallery (smithtown), dean Goelz (st. (north babylon), Carlos Vega (Miami), Mary ann Vetter (st. James), hours are: Monday through Fri - James), rhoda Gordon (pt. Jefferson station), Justin Greenwald (Central Mary Webb (East northport), richard day, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Saturday Islip), david Herman (East Meadow), Wilkinson (smithtown), burton a. and Sunday 12 noon-4 p.m. The david Jaycox, Jr. (northport), ruth Woods (Mount sinai), patricia yantz gallery will be closed November Johnson (smithtown), Franco Jona (setauket) 11. Admission is FREE. (stony brook), anne katz (stony

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Classic Movies at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center The Smithtown Performing Arts ter will bring ClassIC MOVIEs , Prices for most movies range Center, located at 2 East Main back to Smithtown’s Historic from $8-$10. Individual tickets Street in Smithtown, has been Movie House. are on sale now, or you can pur - bringing professional live enter - Some of the movies that will chase a 10-pass for $60 (good for tainment to our backyard at af - be screened are: king kong 10 admissions) or a 20-pass for fordable prices for many years. 1913, Gone With the Wind $100 (20 admissions). Call the They are happy to announce that 1939. Holiday Inn, a Christmas box office to purchase tickets at they will also offer movies in story, Citizen kane, On the Wa - 724-3700 or visit their website at their historic theatre. terfront, rear Window/Vertigo, www.smithtownpac.org for the In celebration of Smithtown’s north by norwest/psycho, Mal - complete list of movies, dates 350th Anniversary – beginning tese Falcon/ Treasure of sierra and times. Thanksgiving Weekend of 2014 – Madre, Casablanca and many Smithtown Performing Arts Cen - many more. Enjoy Dancing? Then You’re Invited! Swing Dance Long Island in - month they meet at the Smith - Fedoras . Admission: $15. vites you to join their friendly town Historical Society’s Brush On Saturday, November 29, group for a mix of East Coast Barn, beginner lesson at 7:30 2014 SDLI will feature music by Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, West p.m. with dancing between 8 the Glen Crytzer band and danc - Coast Swing, Balboa and some and 11 p.m. ing from 8-11 p.m. Admission: Ballroom dancing. No partner is On Saturday, November 1, $15. needed and beginners are wel - 2014 SDLI will hold its monthly Come alone or bring a friend – come. dance at the Brush Barn to music no partner needed. The first Saturday of each by nick palumbo and the Flipped continued on page 106

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Seiskaya Ballet's Nutcracker at the Staller Center December 19-22 The Seiskaya Ballet’s nut - formerly with the Pittsburgh Bal - Attended Box Office hours are cracker has become a perennial let and Matthew Dibble (Nut - 12 noon to 6 p.m. Monday holiday favorite. This year’s stag - cracker) formerly with Great through Saturday and one hour ing of the nutcracker is again Britain’s Royal Ballet plus prior to all performances. scheduled for six performances: Seiskaya’s award winning princi - Performances are Friday, De - December 19-22, 2014 at Stony pal dancers Alexandra Palma, cember 19 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Brook University’s Staller Center Danielle Lovetro and Kristina December 20 at 2 p.m. and 7 for the Arts. Diaz. p.m., Sunday, December 21 at 1 This classical ballet rendition The company’s 2014 Nut - p.m. and 6 p.m., and Monday, has earned praise from critics cracker season should again gar - December 22 at 7 p.m. Prices and audiences alike. nEWsday ner praise. Judith H. Bernstein of are $40 for adults, $34 children called the production, “En - nEWsday headlined her Seiskaya and seniors and $30 for groups CHanTInG,” “polished,” nutcracker review, “a delicious of 20 or more. A $5 early bird “...child friendly –- a storyteller’s Holiday Confection for young discount will be applied to all nutcracker. ..” And in another and Old.” Reviewer Michelle Is - tickets purchased prior to De - nEWsday article the reviewer abelle-Stark entitled her review cember 1, 2014. gushed: “...lavish... and ...sump - “seiskaya’s nutcracker Is daz - tuous...” Other reviewers pro - zling and breathtaking .” The claimed it: “...glorious... Seiskaya Ballet’s nutcracker is dazzling....extraordinary...” considered Long Island’s pre - The cast will be led by guest miere Nutcracker production. artists Nick Coppula (Cavalier) Don’t miss the production that Danielle nEWsday calls “...a seasoned Lovetro recipe For Holiday Cheer” and the nEW yOrk TIMEs praised as Alexandra “lavish .” Tickets are on sale now Palma at the Staller Center Box Office at (631) 632-ARTS and at www.nutcrackerballet.com.

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On Stage at Staller Center There’s always something hap - formation call the music depart - salsa and Latin Jazz powerhouse, pening at the Staller Center, Uni - ment at 632-7330. Spanish Harlem Orchestra, is a versity at Stony Brook. The Upcoming events at Staller 13-member all-star ensemble of following programs are being of - Center at SUNY Stony Brook: musicians and vocalists that has fered for your enjoyment. Box wowed audiences around the Office hours are 12 noon to 6 AT A GLANCe world, creating an unparalleled p.m., Monday through Saturday Programs subject to change. musical experience character - and 1-hour before ticketed per - ized by the raw, vintage sound of formances. For tickets and infor - EMERSON STRING QUARTET the genre. mation, call the Box Office at Friday, October 24, 8 pm 632-ARTS (2787). Tickets can RECITAL HALL - $48 MOMIX - ALCheMIA also be purchased 24 hours a The Emerson String Quartet Saturday, November 1, 8 pm day at www. STALLERCENTER .COM . has an unparalleled list of MAIN STAGE - $42 achievements: nine Grammy With nothing more than light, The University Art Gallery Awards, three Gramophone shadow, props, and the human hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m., Awards, the coveted Avery Fisher body, MOMIX has astonished Tuesday through Friday and 7-9 Prize, and an international repu - audiences on five continents for p.m. on Saturday. For further in - tation for groundbreaking cham - more than 30 years. alchemia is formation about Art Gallery ber music projects and a new work created for the daz - shows call 632-7240. correlated recordings. zling dancer-illusionists of Momix, all about the art of The Department of Music fea - SPANISH HARLEM ORCHESTRA alchemy, and the alchemy of art. tures numerous performances Saturday, October 25, 8 pm It’s Momix at its most magical. throughout the year with over MAIN STAGE - $36 150 FrEE recitals. For further in - Two-time Grammy winning continued on facing page

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contnued already a Tony-winning Broad - NATALIE MERCHANT way legend. Mandy patinkin: Saturday, December 13, 8 pm MIKE SUPER - dress Casual presents the ac - MAIN STAGE - $48 MAGIC AND ILLUSION claimed actor/singer/storyteller Natalie Merchant has earned Sunday, November 9, 4 pm in his most electrifying role: con - her place among America’s most MAIN STAGE - $15 cert performer. Mandy Patinkin respected recording artists with nOT JusT FOr kIds takes you on a dazzling musical her reputation as a prolific song- A master of illusion and journey you’ll never forget. continued on following page magic, Mike Super, a winner of NBC’s hit TV show “Phenome - non” has defied gravity and as - tonished millions. He will lead the audience on a murder-mys - tery adventure reminiscent of the game Clue , and promises a show filled with laughter, intrigue, wonder, and joy. HIROMI Saturday, November 15, 8 pm RECITAL HALL - $42 Since 2003, Japanese com - poser and pianist Hiromi Uehara has electrified audiences and critics around the world, pushing musicianship and composition to unprecedented levels of com - plexity and sophistication. With her virtuosic technique, creativ - ity and blend of post-bop, pro - gressive rock, classical and fusion, witnessing a live perform - ance by Hiromi is not to be missed. STARRY NIGHTS NoVeMBer Wednesday, November 19, 8 pm RECITAL HALL - $36 A star-studded ensemble comes together to play a mix of chamber music, with Colin Carr as artistic director. November’s Starry Nights will feature the Brahms Quintet for Clarinet and Strings, bringing a piece known for its autumnal mood to the evening. With Hagai Shaham, vi - olin; Alan Kay, clarinet; and Colin Carr, cello. MANDY PATINKIN: DreSS CASUAL With Paul Ford on Piano Saturday, November 22, 8 pm MAIN STAGE - $48 Before he was an Emmy-win - ning TV star, Mandy Patinkin was

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On Stage at Staller Center continued from page 59 RECITAL HALL - $48 uberant celebration of tap dance writer with a unique and capti - The Emerson String Quartet with Mr. Glover and his ensem - vating performance style. Natalie has an unparalleled list of ble taking tap dance to new Merchant will be joined by achievements: nine Grammy heights. Dancing on an ampli - piano, guitar, bass and string Awards, three Gramophone fied platform to music by John quartet for a unique concert that Awards, the coveted Avery Fisher Coltrane, Miles Davis, Charlie spans her career. Prize, and an international repu - Parker, Prince, Stevie Wonder tation for groundbreaking cham - and Shostakovich, the infinite THE GIZMO GUYS ber music projects and versatility and genius of a tap Saturday, January 24, 2015, 4 pm correlated recordings. master is on display. Perfect for MAIN STAGE - $15 Valentine’s Day! nOT JusT FOr kIds BRANFORD MARSALIS Laughter is infectious when QUARTET NATALIE MACMASTER & the Gizmo Guys, Allan Jacobs Saturday, February 7, 8 pm DONNELL LEAHY and Barrett Felker, take the stage. RECITAL HALL - $42 VISIoNS FroM CAPe BreToN Their dazzling stunts and incred - Grammy Award-winning and AND BeyoND - A Celtic Family ible circus talents will have your NEA Jazz Master saxophonist Celebration family roaring with belly laughs. Branford Marsalis headlines one Sunday, February 22, 7 pm From original routines to quick- of the finest jazz groups around. MAIN STAGE - $42 witted banter, and of course, Fiddlers Natalie MacMaster world class juggling, the Gizmo SAVION GLOVER’S and Donnell Leahy have created Guys will make your day. STePz a new show. For the first time on Saturday, February 14, 8 pm stage, they feature their children EMERSON STRING QUARTET MAIN STAGE - $48 alongside dancers and singers Tuesday, February 3, 8 pm Savion Glover’s STePz is an ex - continued on facing page

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On Stage at Staller Center continued from page 61 at Stony Brook University and a JARROD SPECTOR performing pets love to show off renowned pianist and guest artist A LITTLe heLP FroM My onstage, performing various with many of the world’s best FrIeNDS stunts, skits, balancing acts and chamber ensembles. Saturday, April 18, 8 pm more and have been featured on RECITAL HALL - $36 “The Tonight Show,” “Late Night The Recital Hall will transform with David Letterman” as well as into a cabaret theater, when Jar - NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” rod Spector, who starred as Frankie Valli for six years in DAWN UPSHAW VOICE EMERSON STRING QUARTET Broadway’s Jersey boys , pays & GILBERT KALISH PIANO Tuesday, April 14, 8 pm tribute to some of his favorite Wednesday, April 1, 8 pm RECITAL HALL - $48 singers. Also a star of the Broad - RECITAL HALL - $48 Bring in the spring with an un - way hit beautiful: The Carole Dawn Upshaw and her long - forgettable night of chamber king Musical , Spector comes to time collaborator, pianist Gilbert music featuring the critically ac - Staller Center celebrating his Kalish, bring a deeply engaging claimed Emerson Quartet in its album “A Little Help From My recital to Staller Center. Upshaw last concert on the Staller Center Friends: Live at 54 BELOW.” has achieved worldwide season. The Emerson String celebrity as a singer of opera and Quartet has nine Grammy ALONZO KING concert repertoire ranging from Awards, three Gramophone LINES BALLET the sacred works of Bach to the Awards, the coveted Avery Fisher Sunday, May 3, 7 pm freshest sounds of today. The Prize, and an international repu - MAIN STAGE - $42 four-time Grammy Award winner tation for groundbreaking cham - This celebrated contemporary will be joined by Gilbert Kalish, ber music projects and ballet company from the San Distinguished Professor of Music correlated recordings. continued on page 106

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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a NEIGHBORS HELPING NEW MOVIE MATINEES variety of programs during the NEIGHBORS NESCONSET upcoming weeks and months. FOOD DRIVE – Call for movies, dates and times The Library has updated their MITHTOWN URGENT HELP NEEDED!! S phone system with one number Please donate your Friday, October 24, 2 p.m. (360-2480) which will connect The Grand seduction non-expired items to the callers to all four Library build - Smithtown Library Rated: PG-13, ings. The Main Branch, is located The Smithtown Main Building Runtime: 115 min. at 1 North Country Road, Smith - and the Nesconset Branch are Friday, October 31, 2 p.m. town. The Nesconset Branch phantom of the Opera collecting items for (2004) (Administration Business Office) The Smithtown Township Rated: PG-13, Runtime: is located at 148 Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry. 140 min. Blvd., Nesconset. The Commack Your donations are Call for additional dates, times Branch is located at 3 Indian greatly appreciated! and movies. Head Road, Commack. The (please - no expired items!) Kings Park Branch is located at FAMILY MOVIES Always needed are: 1 Church Street, Kings Park. SMITHTOWN Juice / Juice Boxes Call for Library hours. Saturday, October 25, 2:30 p.m. Canned Fruit /Fruit Cups For more information visit the Charlotte’s Web Baked Beans library website at Rated: PG; Runtime: 94 min. Peanut Butter / Jelly www.smithlib.org . For families w/children under 12 Shampoo / Conditioner You may register at the above Call for additional dates, times Toothpaste / Toilet Paper and movies. phone number for programs un - other non-perishables less otherwise noted. are also accepted continued on facing page

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continued Smithtown Book Discussion $9.50 per person; those under 5 Group & Sports Book Club ride free. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS SMITHTOWN Please register for these programs Call for books, dates and times. PARENTING: Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion The Challenges of raising Teens NESCONSET ON-YOUR-OWN SMITHTOWN Tuesday, October 28, TRAIN TRIP TO NYC Thursdays, October 23, 30, 2:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. SMITHTOWN 7 p.m. Margot by Jillian Cantor Call for dates and Times Participate in an interactive Call for additional books, dates Enjoy a day in the city with re - group on the challenges of par - and times. duced-rate tickets via the LIRR enting teenagers. Come connect and the Library! Sign up for the with other parents and share Historical Non-Fiction trip and then pick up your ideas about building communi - Discussion Group ticket(s) at the Smithtown Main cation, setting boundaries, ap - SMITHTOWN Building starting the Monday be - plying consequences and Thursday, November 20, fore the trip. On the day of the instilling responsibility in your 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. train trip, all patrons must meet a teenager. race to the pole: Tragedy, Hero - staff member at the Smithtown ism and scott’s antarctic Quest Train Station and leave on the ALL ABOUT THE by Sir Ranulph Fiennes 9:03am train. Everyone must be GOOGLE NEXUS 7 Register for this program in the first car together and trans - NESCONSET 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. fer at Huntington. You will arrive Monday, October 27, 7 p.m. Call for additional books, dates at Penn Station at 10:39 a.m. and Come to this hands-on work - and times. you can return home on any shop to learn about Google train prior to midnight. Fee: continued on following page

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Library Programs continued from page 67 recommendations as well as rect election process known as Nexus 7 tablets, how to down - other issues relating to women’s the Electoral College. load apps from the Google Play health. store and what library services INTRODUCTION TO GOOGLE you can access using this tablet. ELECTING THE PRESIDENT APPS AND PRODUCTS If you bring your Smithtown Li - NESCONSET NESCONSET brary card and your NYS license, Monday, november 3, 7 p.m. Wednesday, november 5, 10 a.m. you can choose at the end of James L. Coll, Adjunct Associ - Have a Gmail account or are class to borrow one of the Li - ate Professor at Nassau Commu - you thinking about getting one? brary’s tablets for 14 days to con - nity College and a detective with Want to learn some of the differ - tinue to explore on your own. the NYC Police Department, will ent tools and services that are limited registration is ongoing give an overview of the develop - available to you with your free and is restricted to smithtown li - ment of the modern American account? Attend this demonstra - brary cardholders. presidency through the context tion and learn how you can use of the presidential election email, word processing, WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES process. Topics include legal re - spreadsheets, calendar and much NESCONSET quirements to hold the office as more! Wednesday, October 29, 7 p.m. well as the Chief Executive’s con - Dr. Robin Bliss, obstetrician- stitutional relationship with Con - CHAPTERS OF YOUR LIFE gynecologist, affiliated with gress and the Supreme Court. NESCONSET North Shore/LIJ Health Services, The lecture will address the long- Thursday, november 6. 7 p.m. will discuss health issues related standing and continuing contro - Are you concerned about what to women. Learn about the versy – as well as the general happens after retirement? Learn changes in screening guidelines confusion – concerning the indi - what are considered the four fac- and the reasons behind the new continued on facing page

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Library Programs continued from page 69 Teen Volunteer opportunity Call for additional dates and “AARP”). phone, online and in- A variety of volunteer opportu - volunteer opportunities. person registration is ongoing. nities will be offered at the Li - brary throughout the year. One TIME MANAGEMENT OPEN KNITTING AND hour of community service will FOR STUDENTS WITH CROCHET NIGHT be given. register for this pro - LEGISLATOR ROBERT TROTTA NESCONSET gram. SMITHTOWN Call for dates and times SMITHTOWN Monday, October 27, 7-8 p.m. Join this local monthly group bOOk salE rOOM VOlunTEErs Legislator Trotta will focus on and enjoy a friendly and infor - Help keep the sale room orderly the pitfalls of procrastination, mal get-together. Experienced Monday, October 27, 6-7 p.m. multi-tasking and the benefits of and beginner crafters are wel - setting priorities. Using your time bOOk and HIddEn TrEasurE come to knit and crochet with efficiently at home, at school and salE VOlunTEErs in the workplace has benefits for other enthusiasts. no registration Help set up displays, make signs, parents, students and employers. required. maintain tables and light cleaning TEEN PROGRAMS - THRILLING HALLOWEEN saturday, november 8, CUPCAKES GRADES 6-12 9:30-4:45 p.m. The Smithtown Library offers a SMITHTOWN variety of programs geared to - NESCONSET Wednesday, October 29, ward teens. Join one or join all – spOOkTaCular VOlunTEErs - 6:30 p.m. you’re sure to have a great time! 2 hours Make one spider web cupcake, (registration is required .) Help children with crafts one brain cupcake and a saturday, October 25, mummy Twinkie. Bring your 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. continued on facing page

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continued children’s department provides Create a creepy crawly goodie cupcakes home in a bakery box specialized programs, unique to and join us for boo bingo! and enjoy with friends. each branch. SPOOKTACULAR CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FAMILY GAME DAY NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) Register in person, online or SMITHTOWN saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. by phone for all Children’s Pro - For families w/children under 12 Trick or treat! Come to the Li - grams – 360-2480 unless other - Call for dates and times. brary in costume and celebrate wise noted. Call the library for Play games at the Library with Halloween with games and dates and times and age restric - a variety of board games from crafts! tions for ALL programs. classics to some new favorites. Visit the Library website at Adults are welcome to stay. no THUMBPRINT FALL TREE www.smithlib.org for a complete registration required. SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult) program listing and additional saturday, October 25, 11 a.m. details or go to the library and ALPHABET SOUP Using your thumbs, create this pick up a program flyer. NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) one-of-a-kind thumbprint fall note: Each child must have Thursday, October 23, 3:30 p.m. tree. Read all about the season of his/her own library card to Early literacy is easy as ABC fall, too! register for programs. and 123 with songs, stories and crafts! THERE’S A SPIDER For School Age Children ON THE FLOOR A variety of literature-based pro - SPIDER CAKES NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult) grams which include a wide NESCONSET (8-11 years) Tuesday, October 28,11:30 a.m. range of activities are offered Friday, October 24, Learn about these 8-legged throughout the school year. Each 4:30-5:15 p.m. continued on page 106

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This past week I visited my family in Sonoma, Cali - fornia, the heart of the California wine country. They had recently purchased a home in a lovely community overlooking the mountains, close to the boutique winery where one of my nephews was the marketing di - rector. Needless to say, the views were spectacular, the property a feast for the eyes, whether indoor A custom wine room in classic contemporary style. or out, and the wine bottles over - flowing everywhere! tors placed side by side which their home is to a better lifestyle The obvious solution to the could hold both red and white is a great beginning. storage of almost a thousand bot - wines. Each refrigerator accom - Whether you are a new home - tles of wine was to create a wine modates a minimum of 250 bot - owner or ready for a facelift in cellar, but of course, the only tles of wine, so they would your existing home, clearly your cellar in this spacious home was certainly be good for now and lifestyle will affect your decorat - a crawl space below the living the immediate future. ing style. Maybe a wine room. The living room, however, Finally, I thought two small TV room/living room is not for you – with its massive fireplace, red - monitors on opposite ends of the but a music room or game room wood ceiling and glass panels room would provide enough is. Maybe your kitchen will be leading out to the outdoor viewing for their occasional the hub of your “new” space kitchen area and pool, seemed to needs since their large screen TV plan or an indoor/outdoor room me to be the ideal wine “cellar” was set up in the den. is what you long for. What you gathering place for this couple I left them with a plan (floor choose can make your home a who love to entertain. plan) and a plan (to put their more personal life enhancing I suggested a cozy symmetri - home projects in order of priority space for you and those who live cal seating area flanking the fire - and establish budget parameters) there. That’s what decorating is place with a comfortable leather and a promise to keep me posted all about. sofa balanced by two large as this project unfolded. I sug - scaled swivel chairs on top of a gested they enlist the aid of an editor’s Note: warm inviting area rug. Their ex - architect for opening up walls in natalie Weinstein, allied asId interior designer, talk show host, author, speaker isting dining table which can be other areas and the creation of a and president of natalie Weinstein expanded to hold twelve, looks separate guest house. Then they design associates in st. James, ny, since like a large game table closed, should seek a reputable licensed 1973, and owner of the newly opened and sits in front of two of the contractor to do the work, boutique uniquely natalie in st. James, ny., where you will find fine furnishings glass panels. They already had a checking references before hir - and accessories for your home. Visit pub table and stools and I ing. www.natalieweinstein.com, for full thought another one placed This excited couple, new to service interior design. Join www.natal - strategically, would give them California, has many plans for iesclub.com for FrEE and get professional ample and diverse seating for all enhancing their already beautiful design advice, along with FrEE seminars, tips, learning products and discounts. occasions. But what to do with home. They will need a little listen for Design Tips by natalie on the wine? Interestingly, between more time to live there before Walk 97.5 FM, or for more information the panels of glass were just they can make a complete please call 631-862-6198 or email at enough wall space to hold sev - “needs and wants” list, but [email protected] eral glass fronted wine refrigera - knowing what a valuable asset

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PERSPECTIVES ON REAL ESTATE: Battening Down the Hatches by alexandra rich strips can block the cold air from • Cleanup . In the midst of the glories of coming in to your home. We are all too aware of the mid fall it is easy to lose sight of need for raking up the fallen • Painting . what is ahead when the weather leaves because we walk through Painting the exterior of your turns gray and the temperatures them and they blow into the home after the big heat of sum - drop. Attending to what seems garage and through the front mer and before the cold temper - like mundane chores may be the door when the winds gust. But atures of early winter (which last thing on your mind, but there are other items we tend to prevent the paint from adhering doing them while the weather is ignore until dealing with them to the siding and drying prop - still cooperating can save time, becomes a real hassle. If you are erly), is ideal in the moderate money and effort in the months no longer sitting outside, put the warmth of mid-fall. Even if paint - ahead. And a snug and dry home lawn furniture in the shed, ing the whole house is beyond is welcoming to buyers coming garage or basement. It is only your budget, you can paint the in from the cold outdoors. going to blow around and be front door, shutters, fascia damaged when the storms hit, boards, porch railings and garage and once frozen in ice and snow, doors to give your home a you cannot move the objects at facelift, and perhaps an alto - all. Garden hoses become rigid gether new look. in the cold, wind them up while • Roofing . they are still pliable. Lawn orna - • Aeration . Check out your roof, or get ments are seasonal, summer fire - While you are looking at the someone in to do it for you. works displays, or flowers look chimney at roof level do not for - Check for loose or curling shin - out of place. And make sure the get to look at it from the inside. gles. Make sure the flashing tools you need, rakes, snow Take a flashlight and check the around the chimney has not shovels, and plastic bags for de - creosote buildup. Creosote is not pulled away inviting rain from bris are nearby where you can only smelly, slick and dirty, it is late fall storms and snow melt access them without tripping also a fire hazard. Fall is the time during the winter into the attic over pool supplies and the lawn - to have the chimney sweep in. which then can trickle down into mower. If you have a vegetable Have him check the flue, the the interior ceilings or wall - garden, clean out the shriveled damper, signs of mortar separat - boards. Check that the opening tomato plants and tidy the fall ing between fire bricks, and the is not blocked by bird nests or crops like lettuce, radishes and “draw” of air up the chimney. It beehives. Correcting small de - squash. Mulch gives a finished is an awful experience to light up fects now is a lot easier than and cared for look. the first fire of the season only to doing it in winter when tar does The devil is always in the de - find the smoke flowing back into not bond properly under cold or tails. Yet with a little forethought the house, instead of up and out wet conditions and the roof is and planning in the fall, the win - of the smoke stack. It is dirty, slippery. If neglected, a small ter months ahead are easier, less smelly and unhealthy. leak will only get worse during stressful and free from regrets. As the toughest time of year. And you transition indoors, the focus • Heating . make sure the gutters are clear to is on the festivities with family Make sure your service main - prevent ice dams building up and friends, the football finals, tenance contract is current and and water infiltrating into the sid - and the comfort of being fully have your provider check the fur - ing and roof shingles. prepared for whatever Mother nace out everything from the air Nature throws at you. • Windows . filters, vents, and humidifier, to Drafty windows increase fuel the nozzle that feeds the oil into editor’s Note: consumption and costs. Window your unit. And don’t forget about alexandra rich is a associate real Estate replacement is expensive, al - having the above ground oil broker, Certified buyer representative though it is appealing to buyers tanks inspected for pinhole leaks and relocation specialist with daniel Gale sotheby’s International realty, 499 of older homes who see it as one and rust. You do not want to lake avenue, st. James, 631.584.6600, less expense when they move in. make the bleak discovery that [email protected]. Ms. rich Older windows can be calked to the heat is not working on is a st. James native, and has been a real - remove drafts, cracked or broken Thanksgiving morning when you tor for 20 years. If you have any ques - panes can be replaced, and draft expect 30 guests for turkey din - tions or suggestions for future articles please call or email alex. dodging, self-adhesive foam ner.

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Smithtown, NY – New To Market Oakdale, NY – Just Reduced Move right in to this spacious 4-bedroom, 2 ½-bath Brookfield Waterfront on canal with remarkable water views from all three levels. Colonial on .27 acres. Meticulously maintained, eat-in kitchen with Open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, great for entertaining. Huge rear granite, SS appliances, hi-hats, banquet sized dining room, updated patio overlooking canal, dock/bulk heading, second story porch to baths, crown moldings, CAC. Master suite with dual walk-in enjoy magnificent sunsets. Feels like summer all year round. Just park California Closets. Trex style deck, in ground sprinklers. Smithtown your boat at your door. Connetquot SD #7. MLS# 2691989. $599,000. SD#1. MLS# 2707137. $539,000

St. James, NY – Custom Built St. James, NY – Quiet Cul-De-Sac Spacious Storybook Ranch with open great room-living room, dining Pride of ownership is evident in this meticulous 4-bedroom, 3-bath room and kitchen, 4-bedrooms, 1 ½-baths, large family room with Colonial set on a beautiful half acre. Kitchen offers granite counters exposed wood beam ceiling and brick fireplace. Updates include kitchen, and new refrigerator. Many extras including crown moldings, wood roof, windows and main bathroom. Situated on a cul-de-sac on lovely floors, CAC, Andersen windows, in ground sprinklers. Close to golf, half acre of property. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2681185. $425,000. beaches and shopping. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2689419. $469,000.

St. James, NY – Tasetfully Updated Smithtown, NY – Updated Ranch Point Of Woods Berry Hill Farm Ranch on 1.26 acres backing Completely renovated in 2011 this 3-bedroom, 2-bath Ranch with nature preserve. Home boasts designer bathrooms, kitchen with rocking chair front porch offers an inviting open floor plan, updated Granite, SS appliances,vaulted game room, finished basement with kitchen and baths, vaulted ceiling and gas fireplace in living room, OSE. Country club yard, deck, pool with waterfall, hot tub, ideal skylight in kitchen, and gas heat. Situated on a private, flat shy .3-acre for gracious entertaining or quiet family gatherings. 3-car garage. parcel ideal for entertaining. Low Taxes. Smithtown SD #1. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2697989. $789,000. MLS# 2689356. $379,000. St. James/Smithtown Office • 631.584.6600 499 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY [email protected]

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Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty located at 499 Lake Ave., St. James is proud to be able to help the community and act as a collection center for the Smithtown Township Emergency Food Pantry.

In 2013 they assisted over 1,920 local families and were able to provide a anksgiving Dinner for 237 families. Please help them make this year just as special for our local community members.

They are always in need of items such as:

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Monetary Donations help them provide meat, poultry, milk, and eggs. Smithtown Township Emergency Food Pantry is a 501 c 3 Charitable Organization.

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Setauket, NY – New To Market Smithtown, NY – Equestrian Delight Elegant 12-room Hamptons Style shingled home situated on 1.44-acres Exceptional 4-bedroom, 2.55-bath Colonial horse property. New in private setting bordering conservation land. Designed with the 2-stall barn/paddocks. Acre+ of property across from Blydenburgh romance of a bygone era but with the sought after amenities of today. Horse Trails. All the modern conveniences with old world charm. This home is timeless yet current. Fine millwork throughout, gourmet Hand crafted moldings, gourmet kitchen, wood floors, new carpeting, kitchen, gated driveway. Close to Stony Brook University. Three Village CAC, new driveway, enclosed porch, Bluestone patio, heated pool. School District #1. MLS# 2708173. $1,599,000. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2696575. $684,950.

Nissequogue, NY – Peaceful Natural Setting Nissequogue, NY – Beach Community Custom built brick Farm Ranch on 2+ acres with 40 ft. sunroom Elegant 5-bedroom Colonial on tranquil cul-de-sac with access to Long overlooking brick patio and Historic Butler Nature Conservancy. Island Sound Homeowners Association Beach. Large principle rooms, Gourmet kitchen, with custom cherry cabinets, high end stainless steel updated baths, wood floors throughout, wood burning fireplace, new Cedar appliances, granite countertops. 1st floor master suite with dressing deck, CAC, updated electric, new roof, beautiful grounds with Gunite pool room, new spa bathroom. New architectural roof and copper gutters. perfect for entertaining. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2696694. $678,000. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2701252. $795,000.

Nissequogue, NY – Beautiful Water Views Nissequogue, NY – Waterfront Vacant Land Magnificent Post Modern home situated on 2-acres with commanding Panoramic views of LI and Connecticut await you from this level, shy river views. Fully remodeled featuring open floor plan, large principle 3 acre parcel in six home subdivision. This is the last waterfront lot rooms, gourmet kitchen, full finished basement. Salt water pool, front remaining and the ideal location to design/build your own unique covered porch, and verdant lawns complete this current home with home in an elegant estate setting in the Village Of Nissequogue. timeless appeal. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2687433. $1,099,000. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2650415. $999,000.

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OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2014 – 82 – LEGAL-EASE Community Medicaid: Pooled Trusts Are No Longer Available For Married Persons by Joseph a. bollhofer, Esq. Care company, subject to the fol - “Pooled” charitable trusts have lowing: The Medicaid recipient’s become very useful to Medicaid spouse (the “Community recipients who live in their own Spouse”) is entitled to keep ei - homes. Under this system, the ther 1) all of his or her income if “excess income” of a homecare that income exceeds $2,931.00 Medicaid recipient can be con - monthly or 2) all of his or her in - tributed to a recognized pooled come and enough of the Medi - trust fund, and this excess in - caid recipient’s income to give come can be used to pay various the Community Spouse a total of household expenses of the Medi - $2,931.00 monthly. caid recipient. The pooled trust The result of this change is that charges a small monthly admin - any household income above istrative fee for this service and $3,314.00 monthly (plus the cost pays the household bills that are option of using a pooled trust for of the Medicaid recipient’s submitted with the balance of excess income. health insurance premium) has the excess income. During the past two years the to be paid toward the cost of In 2014, the allowed monthly Community Medicaid program care, unless that additional in - income limit for a homecare in our area has become priva - come belongs solely to the Medicaid recipient is $829.00. tized. Home care services are spouse of the Medicaid recipi - Monthly income above this now provided by Managed Long ent. If the larger income earner is amount is considered “excess in - Term Care companies who con - the Medicaid recipient, in many come.” This pooled trust program tract with the State. Under the re - cases this change will result in fi - has been a great advantage for cent change, the married nancial hardship, since the ex - New York residents who other - Medicaid recipient now must cess income no longer will be wise could not afford to continue pay his or her excess income (the available to pay household bills. living in their own homes if they amount above $829.00 per Many legal experts believe need the assistance that the month) to the Managed Long that the new state regulation vio - Medicaid program pays for. Term Care company as a contri - lates federal law. Representatives However, effective August 5, bution to the cost of care. from the New York State Bar As - 2014, the New York State De - Under this new system, the sociation are in the process of in - partment of Health issued a di - spouse receiving Medicaid is quiring with officials at the rective to county Departments of now entitled to keep only federal government’s Centers for Social Services (which adminis - $383.00 of his or her monthly Medicare and Medicaid Services ter the Community Medicaid income (and is also permitted to for a determination. Until a reso - program) advising them that a pay for his or her health insur - lution is obtained, it appears that new state regulation directs that ance premium). The balance of married recipients of Community a married recipient of Commu - that spouse’s income must be Medicaid will need to abide by nity Medicaid no longer has the paid to the Managed Long Term continued on page 106

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Zane Olivia and Isabella Pets For Adoption at the Smithtown Animal Shelter The Town of Smithtown Ani - gether… ‘cause really the only cines and deworming after they mal Shelter and Adoption Center, thing better than one purrfect are adopted. located at 410 East Main Street lady are two purrfect ladies! in Smithtown, has pets in need of Please have your pets spayed/ Zane adoption. The Center is open neutered and vaccinated. A 2-year-old neutered male Monday through Friday from 8 Visit the Smithtown Animal Puggle mix, Zane loves to play. a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 8 Shelter’s website to see all their He is affectionate and up to date a.m. to 4 p.m. dogs and cats at www.smith - with shots. Zane would prefer a towninfo.com and click the link FEATURED PETS home with no other pets. on left side “ ADOPT A PET ,”or call Olivia and Isabella Kittens them at 360-7575. Olivia (tortie) and Isabella (tux) If you are looking for a kitten To print out an adoption appli - are 2-year-old declawed sisters, Smithtown Animal Shelter has cation go to the Animal Shelter and boy do these gals have it many kittens as well as young page, under town departments. If all… good looks and super dis - and older adult cats for adop - you would like an application positions! What more could you tion. Kittens have their initial form e-mailed to you, E-mail ask for? We would like “Livie” vaccine and deworming and will your request to and “Izzy” to go home to - receive their entire set of vac - [email protected].

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NISSEqUOgUE WATERFRONT with steps down to the beach. Lovely dia - mond home with 4 bedrooms and 21/2 bathrooms. updated throughout with gourmet eat in kitchen, hardwood floors and custom moldings throughout. 2 SmITHTOWN. Lovely 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home set on .25 acre. Located car garage, full basement. Set on 2 acres of beautiful property leading to the on quiet street this home has updated windows, siding, roo,f etc Hardwood sandy beach of the Long island Sound. $1,450,000. floors throughout. CAC. 1 car garage. Subject to bank approval. $324,990. 177 W. main St., SmITHTOWN • www.remaxbeyond.com • www.nedvinhometeam.com OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2014 – 86 – HEALTH NOTES Just a Posture Consciousness by dr. linda bocchichio straight. Abnormal posture oc - little Poor posture can cause mis - curs when your body isn’t re - alignments in the spine to de - ceiving proper support in its reminder... velop, which can keep the struggle against gravity. nervous system from function - Abnormal posture can con - ing normally and cause pain tribute to: headaches, being and discomfort. It also affects easily fatigued, decreased digestive and breathing sys - sports performance, decreased tems, leaving you tired, unable ability to heal after injury. to work efficiently or unable to Ad and Article move properly. Posture Consciousness Posture is the body’s re - Exercise and posture-aware - Deadline sponse to gravity and the ness programs that use a ball stresses of daily living while and other low-tech tools create for the next issue you stand, sit, walk or sleep. “posture consciousness.” of Our Town is: Over time, your brain and body Remember awareness is the compromise on what’s best for first step toward change. you by favoring short-term posi - Thursday, tions, such as slouching. While editor’s Note: these positions may feel com - dr. linda M. bocchichio is a chiroprac - tor practicing at 105 lake avenue so. in November 6 fortable, they can lead to worse nesconset. she was the founder of the postural problems in the long st. James Walking club and was a for - by 12 noon run. mer president of the st. James Chamber Bad posture means more of Commerce. For further information, than just not standing up 979-9854.

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the St. James Chamber of Commerce presents the • 32 nd AnnuAL • Halloween Parade SunDAy, oCtoBeR 26, 2014 1:00-3:00 Assemble at Capital one 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

– PLUS – Deepwells Haunted House Saturday, October 25, 6-9pm Sunday, October 26, immediattely following the parade. Aprox. 3-5pm Friday, October 31, 7-10pm (Halloween Night) Free adMIssIoN

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Guard Your Happiness... Treat Hearing Loss by William kent Italy, looked at working adults – loss than just sound. Getting a World Mental Health Day, in 35 to 55 years of age – with un - hearing test and using profes - October, raises awareness of the treated mild to moderate age-re - sionally fitted hearing instru - link between unaddressed hear - lated hearing loss – and found ments-when recommended by a ing loss and depression. Adults that they were more prone to de - hearing healthcare professional – of all ages are urged to get their pression, anxiety and interper - is an important way for people hearing tested to help protect sonal sensitivity than those with with hearing loss to safeguard their mental health. Studies have no hearing problems. their mental health and quality shown how people with hearing The good news is that for the of life. Here’s why: loss, who use hearing aids, often vast majority of people with • Ignoring hearing loss hurts have fewer depressive symptoms, hearing loss, hearing instruments quality of life. greater social engagement and can be most beneficial; research improved quality of life. showed that the use of hearing • Addressing hearing loss boosts Hearing loss affects people of instruments can help reduce de - mood. all ages, and so do the associ - pressive symptoms, and eight out • Using hearing instruments can ated emotional and mental of 10 hearing aid users say help bolster self-confidence. health issues that can come with they’re satisfied with the changes leaving hearing loss unad - that have occurred in their lives Today’s hearing instruments dressed. In fact, a 2014 study in - due to their instruments being are better than ever and virtually dicated that hearing loss is used. invisible. Dramatic new techno - associated with an increased risk logical advances have revolu - of depression in adults of all Five Mental Health-Minded tionized hearing aids in recent ages, but is most pronounced in Reasons to Get Your years. Many are virtually invisi - 18 to 69 year olds. Hearing Tested ble, sitting discreetly and com- Another study, conducted in There’s a lot more to hearing continued on page 106

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Ask Ron Villano Ron without being the “bad guy”? rooms as “their own.” You may Villano, –”bad Guy” have to give some consideration, M.S., depending upon their age, to LMHC, Dear “Bad Guy” what they want versus what you ASAC, You are not alone in this strug - want. And finally, ask the boys CCH gle. Many parents find it difficult what each of you can do to is the to balance disciplining their chil - make the arguments become leading dren and maintaining routine fewer, including calling a “mu - expert in working through and structure. You stated that you tual time out” when the words change. As a father who lost his want the boys to follow the rules start to get heated, rather than 17-year old son in an auto acci - without it feeling like you’re the staying in the fire until it all dent, he always speaks from the police officer in your own home. blows up. heart. As a licensed mental Change up the approach by call - When you establish rules and health counselor, he guides ing a family meeting and explain consequences together, you set a others on how to work through that all three of you need to foundation on communication, difficult times. As a national make changes in order to create rather than frustration and upset. speaker and author of The Zing , a balance between your needs And your young men will feel Ron has appeared on TV and and their freedom. like they are a part of the team, radio throughout the world. He For example, you mentioned rather than the objects of will help you to Embrace the struggling to get your boys to do “parental police action.” Power of Change in your their homework. Ask them what personal and professional life. kind of afternoon routine they editor’s Note: would be comfortable with, but ron Villano, M.s., lMHC, asaC, CCH, is the founder and director of Family & per - also take time to explain to them sonal Counseling, located at 872 Middle dear ron, what the consequences will be if Country road in st. James. He is an au - I am a single mom of two they do not hold up their end of thor of the book The Zing , has appeared young boys, ages 11 and 9. the bargain. And the conse - on national TV, along with daily appear - since school started last month ances on the Verizon FiOs1 network. quences, which are agreed upon With offices in st. James, bohemia, East my house has been in total in this family meeting, should be Islip and Howard beach and a staff of 13 chaos. It seems like everything I realistic and ones that YOU can therapists from all backgrounds – Family ask my boys to do becomes an easily stick to. & personal Counseling addresses individ - argument. From keeping their Other rules, like keeping ual and family concerns of all ages. For additional information call 758-8290 or rooms clean to doing homework, rooms clean, can be a particu - visit www.FamilyandpersonalCounsel - everything is a battle. How can I larly tough balancing act Re - ing.com and www.ronVillano.com to lis - take back control of my home member they think of their ten to his featured interviews.

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OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2014 – 92 – CELEBRATIONS Welcoming a HAPPY BIRTHDAY Special birthday wishes go out New Arrival? to Christopher Ryan O’Toole, son of Brittney Vallarella and Ryan O’Toole, of Smithtown, who turned one year old on Septem - ber 12, 2014 at 1:55 a.m. Christopher celebrated his big day with an overwhelming amount of family and friends who attended his nautical- themed first birthday party on September 13, 2014 for a BBQ on the beach at the Schubert’s Beach Pavilion in Nissequogue. Christopher has brought com - plete joy and happiness to the lives of his parents as well as his Share the blessed event family. His parents are so appre - with your friends ciative of the generosity and sup - and neighbors in port for their new family that they received over the past year from the entire community in and around St. James and Smith - OUR TOWN town. “ It has made this year the ST. JAMeS best and happiest year of our lives. We love you, Christopher ryan!” Send your announcement Christopher Ryan O’Toole and photo to OUR TOWN We can hardly believe it’s true, ST. JAMeS but our little Gigi is turning two! –MARIE AND LUIGI CAPIZZANO 359 Lake Avenue St. James, ny 11780 Special Birthday wishes go out to Gianluigi Capizzano, of St. or email to James, who turned two on Octo - ber 18, 2014. He celebrated his [email protected] special day by having a pizza party with his family, and a ‘Hot- photos will be returned Wheels’ birthday cake. Wishing you endless joy on if requested. your second birthday! We love you so much! there is no fee love, Mama and dada for this service.

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2014 M EMbERS OF ThE ST. J AMES ChAMbER OF COMMERCE Please Support These Chamber of Commerce Member businesses Abrakadoodle Harbor Country Day School Medical Spa Accumanage Henrietta Homes & properties prism Wellness All Island Wide Appraisals House perfect Home Improvements purity Spa All Shores Mortgage Ignite Healthy Living/Lia McMorrow R.J.k. Gardens Alpine pastry Shop Interiors by Louise Reliance Real estate & Mortgage American Real estate Associates Jamba Juice Re/Max Beyond Apex Gymnastics Athletics JBL Home Improvements Revolution Athletics Artpix Studio JD travel / Cruise planners RMB Health - Rejuvenating Mind & Body Autonomousdesign, ltd. Julie’s Home & Garden Accessories Rocco’s pizza & pasta Barattini productions DJ entertainment keith’s painting Roslyn Savings Bank - A Division of Best pool Service kiddie Academy of nesconset nyCB Bethpage Federal Credit union king kullen Saf-t-Swim - Smithtown Body Shot Boxing king o’Rourke Auto Group Salon Dee La Rosa Joseph A. Bollhofer, esq. the knox School Margaret Schaefer - Branch Funeral Homes Law office of Anthony J. Mangiaracina tupperware Consultant Bullseye Beverage Lesco Construction Scientific pest Management C.A.p.e.S. - Child Advocacy & parent the Little Gym of Smithtown Seiskaya Ballet empowerment Services Joseph Loiodice, M.D. Dr. Raymond Semente - Chiropractor Capital Graphics of L.I. LongIsland.com Shaolin Self Defense Center Capital one Bank Long Island Hearing Smart Mart Deli express Cardiac Scan Imaging & Wellness Long Island Shed Builders SmithHaven Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge/Ram Solutions Long Island Shed Movers SmithHaven Mazda/Mitsubishi Cardworks Merchants Services / Long Island tax Savers Smithtown Children’s Foundation tim platz Maginniss Inc. / Re/Max Beyond Smithtown news Cataralyn @ American Real estate Massage envy Spa / Lake Grove Sound Wealth Financial Group Chevrolet of Smithtown Max exposure Social Media Spage’s pharmacy Chiropractic Healthcare of St. James Mazelis Landscape Contracting Corp. Spuntino Brick oven pizza Chorus Line Dance Studio Medical probiotics Restaurant Bar Competition Infiniti Mercedes Benz of Smithtown St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center Costco Wholesale Metro Realty Services/Jeremy Hackett St. James Dental/Drs. Donahue, Segnini Creative Windows Mister Softee/David keller St. James Fire Department Dance ‘n’ things Moe’s Southwest Grill - Smithtown St. James Funeral Home Daniel Gale - Sotheby’s International Morecraft Construction Co. St. James Jewelry Shoppe Daniel R. Bracciodieta & Associates MS CuReiosity’s Closet/ St. James Lumber DeBarbieri Associates Cure MS Foundation St. James Medical Services DeBlasio Capo - Design Build Murraymade Greeting Cards St. James pasta & pork Del Fuego tex Mex kitchen & tequila Bar My Gym Children’s Fitness St. James pizza Doda’s Gold Shield Catering natalie Weinstein Design Associates St. James post office Donald e. Goldstein Associates - Rowena/David nedvin / Re/Max Beyond St. James Self Storage Financial Services nissequogue Fire Department State Farm Insurance/ Dowling Brothers Autobody nissequogue Golf Club James Winter Agency Dowling knipfing & klein Agency north Shore Academy of Dance Christine Stevens / Coldwell Banker Res - eckardt & eckardt, LLC north Shore orthodontics idential Brokerage ecolin Fine Jewelry ocean’s Bounty Seafood Stony Brook JeI Learning Center eddie’s power equipment ogden’s Design & plantings Strike Force Maintenance Corporation edible Arrangements of Stony Brook Maria orlandi / Suffolk Federal Credit union edward Jones Investments / Douglas elliman Real estate t.G. professionals Scott posner patio pizza tD Bank emerald Magic Lawn Care pat’s place Hair Salon tagi Garbizu & Associates - Architects energy Interactive Fitness pearle Vision / premier optic teachers Federal Credit union enspire Design Group pet expression pet Spa the trattoria essenfeld & Co., CpA physical therapy & Beyond times Beacon Record newspapers express Family Wellness Dr. Lynn pierri & Living Well essential total Family Dentistry of St. James Faith Auto Works, Inc. true Sport Care Family & personal Counseling universal Abilities Fitness 4 you up In Smoke BBQ, Inc. Flowerfield Celebrations V.F.W. post 395 G. Smith electrical Services Vazac Contracting Corp. Georges Innovative Inflatables Victorian Fence Lawrence Glazer / Villa Sorrento new york Life Insurance Watkins, D.D.S. / Grape Culture Wine & Spirits Millie Laub, R.D.H., B.S. Graphics du jour/our town WBR enterprises Gyrodyne Company of America Windmill oil tank Service Harbor Collision

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Dryer Safety submitted by the it is not, the vent or the ex - crushing, which can greatly re - st. James Fire department haust duct may be blocked. To duce the airflow. Safety professionals estimate remove a blockage in the ex - • Take special care when drying that in 1998, clothes dryers were haust path, it may be necessary clothes that have been soiled associated with 15,600 fires, to disconnect the exhaust duct with volatile chemicals such as which resulted in 20 deaths and from the dryer. Remember to gasoline, cooking oils, clean - 370 injuries. Fires can occur reconnect the ducting to the ing agents, or finishing oils and when lint builds up in the dryer dryer and outside vent before stains. If possible, wash the or in the exhaust duct. Lint can using the dryer again. clothing more than once to block the flow of air, cause ex - • Clean behind the dryer, where minimize the amount of cessive heat build-up, and result lint can build up. Have a qual - volatile chemicals on the in a fire in some dryers. ified service person clean the clothes and, preferably, hang interior of the dryer chassis pe - the clothes to dry. If using a To help prevent fires: riodically to minimize the dryer, use the lowest heat set - • Clean the lint screen/filter be - amount of lint accumulation. ting and a drying cycle that has fore or after drying each load Keep the area around the dryer a cool-down period at the end of clothes. If clothing is still clean and free of clutter. of the cycle. To prevent clothes damp at the end of a typical • Replace plastic or foil, accor - from igniting after drying, do drying cycle or drying requires dion-type ducting material not leave the dried clothes in longer times than normal, this with rigid or corrugated semi- the dryer or piled in a laundry may be a sign that the lint rigid metal duct. Most manu - basket. screen or the exhaust duct is facturers specify the use of a blocked. rigid or corrugated semi-rigid copyright 2010 911webs.com/sundown • Clean the dryer vent and ex - metal duct, which provides haust duct periodically. Check maximum airflow. The flexible editor’s Note: More safety information can be found on the outside dryer vent while plastic or foil type duct can the st. James Fire dIsTrICT website the dryer is operating to make more easily trap lint and is (www.stjamesfd.org) as well as depart - sure exhaust air is escaping. If more susceptible to kinks or ment history and the district calendar. Halloween Trick-Or-Treat Checklist for Parents Every year, children look for - R Trick-or-treating will be done my child will take before set - ward to Halloween trick-or-treat - on foot, not on bicycle ting out in the neighborhood. ing. To ensure your child’s safety, (wheel spokes and chains here are some tips to consider. can catch costumes.) R I’ve cautioned my child to avoid dark or suspicious- R My child’s costume has a R My child’s face is disguised looking homes, alleys, label indicating it’s “flame-re - with a “natural” mask, parked cars or “short-cuts” sistant.” painted with cosmetics (or a through parks or fields. plastic/rubber mask that will R The costume is white or light- not impair vision). R I’ve given my child some - colored so drivers can easily thing to eat before trick-or- see it, or it is decorated with R If trick-or-treating at night, treating (so there’s no reflective tape that glows in my child will carry a flash - temptation to eat Halloween headlights. light to illuminate dark side - candy before it can be in - walks or steps. spected at home). R It’s short enough to avoid tripping my child. R I’ve instructed my child to R When trick-or-treating is fin - walk on sidewalks and cross ished, I will immediately ex - R Costume props like swords at intersections. amine all treats given to my and magic wands are soft child. I will discard anything and flexible, with rounded, R My child will be accompa - unwrapped or rewrapped. not sharp, edges. nied by a responsible adult when trick-or-treating. The more boxes you can check R The shoes my child will wear off, the more you’ll ensure a safe, are flat-heeled and fit prop - R I have reviewed and ap - happy Halloween for your child. erly to avoid causing falls. proved the trick-or-treat route

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oUr ToWn Heavenly Jewels Deadline & Publication Dates by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos The moon hangs high = CoPY & AD DeADlIne like a great big eye staring at the earth = PUblICATIon DATe always watching in the sky Ever since the world gave birth When the world got its start In the november edition advertise for: The sun was its heart • Thanksgiving breathing warmth and life to the land • Hanukkah should these heavenly jewels stop shining on us fools • Christmas & new Year’s eve The world would quickly be unmanned NOVEMBER DECEMBER These two are a classic pair, S M T W T F S S M T W T F S When you looked, 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 They were always there 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 but think what would happen 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 If someday you looked 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 and the sky was barren 30 and bare.

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27th Annual St. James Day photos by William J. Garthe Draws Huge Crowd A picture-perfect, summer-like The St. James Chamber of day was the backdrop for this year’s Commerce, host of this annual St. James Day, held on Sunday, Sep - event, wishes to thank the Town of tember 28. Vendors and visitors Smithtown, the Suffolk County alike enjoyed warm temps and Police Department, the Smithtown sunny skies. Highway & Sanitation Department, Local merchants, politicians and the St. James Fire Department and organizations joined the festivities the businesses here in town for offering special sales, demonstra - making this year’s St. James Day tions, raffles and drawings, informa - another day to remember. tional brochures... just about anything you can imagine. Of course there was food galore... and entertainment throughout the day which included live music, dancing, exercise and martial arts demonstrations, sand art, facing painting and so much more! Thousands came to town to enjoy the day, and many even brought their pets!

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OUR TOWN • OCTOBER 2014 – 102 – OBITUARIES

Christiane Bolettieri Devoted sister of Mickey. A Funeral Mass on was held on September 25, Christiane Bolettieri, formerly of Deer Park, L.I., 2014 at Sts. Philip & James Church, St. James. passed away on October 8, 2014. Beloved wife of the Funeral arrangements were professionally super - late Peter. Loving mother of Nancy and Peter. Dear vised by the Maher family of the St. James Funeral grandma of Sean, Mathieu, Emilienne and Olivia. Home in St. James. Great grandma of Benjamin and Henry. A Funeral Mass was held on October 11, 2014 at Joan E. McDonald Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church, St. James. Interment followed at St. Charles Cemetery. Joan E. McDonald, of Brooksville, FL and formerly Mrs. Bolettieri’s funeral arrangements were profes - of Kings Park, NY, passed away on September 24, sionally supervised by Kenneth, Kerry and Ken Jr. – the 2014. Former kindergarten teacher in the Kings Park Maher family of the St. James Funeral Home in St. School District. Beloved wife of the late Eugene J. Lov - James. ing mother of Kathy, Laura and Alice. Dear grandma of Cori, Alex, Sam and Dan. Devoted sister of Robert John Patrick Cannone (Fran) Monaghan. Mrs. McDonald reposed at the St. James Funeral John Patrick Cannone, of Kings Park, L.I., passed Home, where a memorial service was held on Sep - away suddenly on September 22, 2014 at the age of tember 27, 2014. In lieu of flowers, donations to the 23. Local 1298 Road & Heavy Construction. Loving Scholarship Fund of Camp Herrlich, 101 Deacon son of Giovanni and Karen Kennedy Cannone. Dear - Smith Hill Road, Patterson, NY 12563 is appreciated. est brother of Cara. Adored nephew and cousin to Joan E. McDonald’s funeral arrangements were pro - many. Founding brother of the Tau Phi Chi fraternity fessionally supervised by the St. James Funeral Home at SUNY Delhigh, NY. in St. James. A Funeral Mass was held on September 27, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Church, Kings Park. Interment followed Victoria Pertile at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Huntington, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Angels Without Victoria Pertile, of St. James, Faces, www.AngelsWithOutFaces.com passed away on September 10, John Patrick Cannone’s funeral arrangements were 2014 at the age of 96. Beloved professionally supervised by the Maher family of the wife of the late Edward R. Per - St. James Funeral Home in St. James. tile. Cherished mother of Roy (Nataliya Popovych) Pertile and Edward Jr. (Allison) Pertile. Cecelia A. Claxton Adored grandmother of Lauren Cecelia A. Claxton passed Pertile Loving friend of Mary away on September 29, 2014 at Troia. the age of 79. Beloved wife of A Funeral Mass was cele - Victoria Pertile William. Devoted mother of brated at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church in St. James. Laura Gula, William, and Jen - Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. nifer Peck. Adored mother-in- Arrangements were entrusted to the professional law to Steven, Michele and care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and James. Dear sister of Margaret the Vigliante family. and the late Marion, Eleanor, Thomas, Michael, Barthol- Angelo D. Serrone omew and Joseph. She is also Cecelia A. Claxton survived by six grandchildren; Angelo D. Serrone, of Brooklyn, NY, passed away Katelyn, Kristen, William, Daniel, James and Cecelia. on September 22, 2014. Beloved husband of the late A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Mary. Dear father of Christina, Pietra, Linda, Natale and Church in Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Holy Diane. Loving grandpa of 10 and great grandpa of 10. Sepulchre Cemetery, Coram. A Funeral Mass was held on September 29, 2014 Arrangements were entrusted to the professional at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church in St. James. Inter - care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and ment followed at Calverton National Cemetery, the Vigliante family. Calverton,NY. In lieu of flowers, donations to: Catholic Hospice, 14875 N.W. 77th Avenue, Suite 100, Miami Lakes, Florida 33014 is appreciated. Alice Franco Mr. Serrone’s funeral arrangements were profession - Alice Franco, of Spring Hill, FL, passed away on ally supervised by Kenneth, Kerry and Ken Jr. – the September 20, 2014 at the age of 83. Beloved wife of Maher family, of the St. James Funeral Home in St. Anthony. Loving mother of Frank (Jean) Derespina. James.

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A Distinction THAT SETS US APART

Each year, only two percent of funeral homes earn the Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association. Ours is one of them. For the ninth year in a row. Since 1982, the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award has been a hallmark for those funeral homes that are committed to providing exceptional service to grieving families and the community, while adhering to the highest ethical and professional standards. You and your family can trust our staff to exceed your expectations – and provide award-winning service – before, during and after the funeral

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Dorothy Catherine Johnson Marilyn C. Maier Dorothy Catherine Johnson, Marilyn C. Maier, of Farm - of Smithtown, peacefully ingville, NY, passed away on passed at Good Shepherd Hos - September 30, 2014 at the age pice in Port Jefferson, on Octo - of 86. She was the beloved wife ber 9, 2014, at the age of 87, of the late George A. Maier. following a valiant battle with Cherished mother of Susan cancer. Dorothy married the (Michael) Novellino, Bruce late William Francis Johnson, Jr. (Barbara) Maier, Barbara (Bob) on April 10, 1948, and they Rush, George (Karen) Maier, moved to Smithtown in 1960. Theresa (Rich) Sciarrone and Her husband passed away in Christopher Maier. Loving Marilyn C. Maier 1976. grandmother of Michael, Chris - Beloved mother of William Dorothy Catherine tine, Daniel, Joseph, Bruch Jr., Caitlin, Meghan, Cas - Francis (Karen) Johnson III of Johnson sidy, Kaylee, Alexis, Emily, Christopher and six great Venice, FL; Dorothy Catherine grandchildren. Dear sister of Arlene Cellini and Dale (Michael) McMahon of St. James; and Thomas William Longley. She is survived by many other family mem - (Judith Boyd) Johnson of Alexandria, VA. Dear sister bers and friends. of James (Mary) Rowden of Riverhead, NY. A religious service was celebrated at the Branch Fu - Dorothy was blessed with many grandchildren and neral Home. Interment followed at Smithtown Ceme - great grandchildren, in whom she took immense pride tery. and pleasure: Jennifer Johnson, Katie Manzi, Kristen Arrangements were entrusted to the professional Ringham, Kimberly Johnson and Michael and care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and the Matthew McMahon; step-grandsons, Dylan and Con - Vigliante family. nor Reilly; great grandsons Nicholas Manzi and Dylan Ringham. A funeral Mass was held Wednesday, October 15, Arthur C. Whitmarsh 2014, at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown. Arthur C. Whitmarsh, of St. James, passed away on Dorothy was interred with her late husband at the October 4, 2014 at the age of 84. Beloved husband Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale. In lieu of Roberta. Adored father of Laraine Razzore, Artie of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Whitmarsh, Arlene Marino and Roberta Kant. Cher - honor of Dorothy Johnson to Good Shepherd Hos - ished grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of pice, 110 Bi-County Blvd., Suite 114, Farmingdale, three. Dear brother of Janet Jankowski. NY 11735. A Funeral Service was celebrated at Branch Funeral Home. Interment followed at St. Margaret’s Cemetery in Plainview. Arrangements were entrusted to the professional care of the Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and the Vigliante family.

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Kenneth J. Maher Owner, Licensed Manager & director

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Swing Dance LI Tuesday, October 28, 4:30 p.m. and of the Elder law and real property Learn the phases of the moon law sections of the new york state bar association. He has been serving area continued from page 52 using Oreo cookies and listen to The Smithtown Historical So - residents since 1985 and is admitted to some scary stories. practice law in new york and new Jersey. ciety’s Brush Barn is located be - His office is located at 291 lake avenue., hind the historic Epenetus Smith T.R.A.C.K.S st. James, ny. (584-0100). For reprints of this article and others concerning Medi - Tavern at 211 Main Street, Smith - SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) town NY 11787. Refreshments, caid, Elder law and Estate planning, send Wednesday, October 29, 10 a.m. a request to [email protected] or door prizes and ample parking. Trains and railroad crossings visit www.bollhoferlaw.com Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. are all around us but do you is an all volunteer, not for profit know the importance of rail organization dedicated to the safety? Join us for a special pro - Hearing Loss promotion of swing dancing on gram all about the safety at rail - continued from page 88 Long Island, NY. For additional road crossings and the dangers fortably inside the ear canal; information call their 24-hour of being on or near the tracks. some are even waterproof or Dance Hotline at 476-3707 or rechargeable, but best of all, visit their website at SKELETONI they’re wireless. That means www.sdli.org. Nesconset (5-7 years) they’re able to stream sound Thursday, October 30, 4:30 p.m. from Smartphones, iPhones, Staller Center The foot bone’s connected to iPods, iPads, home entertainment the leg bone... connect some systems and other electronics di - continued from page 62 rigatoni to some spaghetti and rectly into your hearing instru - Francisco Bay area has been create your own skeletoni! ment(s) at volumes just right for guided by Alonzo King since you. The new iSDS hearing in - 1982. King is a visionary chore - MONSTER MASH struments can even be located, if ographer who collaborates with NESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult) lost or misplaced with GPS. Sim - noted composers, musicians, Friday, October 31, 11 a.m. ply put, today’s hearing instru - and visual artists, creating works Come in costume and enjoy ments help people of all ages that imbue classical ballet with stories and a trick or treat parade maintain active, healthy new expressive potential. through the Library! lifestyles, some of them with fun technology included. L.I. Museum “Call your Hearing Healthcare Provider and schedule your hear - continued from page 65 Legal-Ease continued from page 82 ing test in the not so distant fu - ant roles in the redefinition of ture. Remember, the worst thing pre-Civil War American art. From the new regulation, which means that a pooled trust is no longer you can do is nothing, and that the 1830s to the 1850s, the duo should not be acceptable. ascended to the upper echelons available. of the American art world: I intend to provide updates as editor’s Note: this issue develops. William kent is the director or long Island William, with his complex politi - Hearing, an audiology and Hearing In - cally- and socially-themed genre The rules regarding Medicaid eligibility strument practice owned and operated paintings, and Shepard, with his are extremely complex, and many alter - by the kent family since 1985. They sophisticated society portraits. natives exist. Since each particular case maintain offices in nassau and suffolk has its own unique facts, the reader is Counties and can be reached at The Mount brothers sought out cautioned that the above summary can - 1.800.698.5200. vivid new forms of expression not be considered legal advice and and expanding horizons that es - should consult with an appropriate legal caped the confines of early-19th advisor. Please also note that the mone - tary figures stated herein are applicable century European artistic con - to applications filed in 2014, and might ventions. vary in later years. Copyright 2014 Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Library Programs editor’s Note: continued from page 71 Joseph a. bollhofer, Esq., is an attorney who practices law in the areas of elder hAvE A creatures. Read stories, sing law, Medicaid, estate and business plan - songs and make a craft. ning and administration, and real estate. hAPPY & S AFE He is a member of the Elder law, real LUNAR LEARNING property, and surrogate’s Court Commit - hALLOWEEN ! SMITHTOWN (5-7 years) tees of the suffolk County bar association

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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James ARCHITECTS Dr. gregory R. Thomaier FINANCIAL mercy’s Homemaker & Enspire Design group 338 Lake Avenue Edward Jones Companion Services michael morbillo 584-8100 Investments 584-2001 301 Seventh Avenue Scott Posner, CFP 471-9500 True Sport Care, LLC 542 north Country Road mount Sinai North Shore 62 Lake Avenue South 862-2020 medical group ATTORNEY nesconset Barbara Stumacher, MD Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. 584-tRue (8783) Synergy 59 Southern Blvd. 291 Lake Avenue Wealth Strategies nesconset 584-0100, 584-2304 DANCE James Verdi, CFP 659-1700 Chorus Line Dance Studio 52 north Country Road John H. mulvehill 380 Lake Avenue Smithtown - 961-5461 Primary medical Care Attorney-at-Law 584-7575 of Suffolk County 862-8889 FUNERAL HOmES Richard Sabinsky, MD North Shore Branch Funeral Home 55 Southern Blvd. AUDIOLOgY Academy of Dance 190 e. Main Street nesconset Long Island Hearing, Inc. 535 north Country Road Smithtown 361-3363 55 Southern Blvd. 899-4340 724-9500 nesconset - 972-5211, Shaolin Self Defense 1-800-698-5200 Seiskaya Ballet St. James Funeral Home Centers 7 Flowerfield - Suite 16 829 Middle Country Road 430-08 north Country Rd. AUTOmO TIVE SCRAP 862-6925, 862-1722 584-7200 617-5148 mid Island Salvage Superior martial Arts 667-5048 - Deer park ENTERTAINmENT/ HEALTH / FITNESS EVENTS Child Advocacy & 733 Middle Country Road 862-1400 AUTOmO TIVE/ Haunted House at Parent Empowerment Repai r/ Parts/gas Services Deepwells Farm HOLIDAY LIgHTINg mid Island Auto Wreckers Sat., 10/25, 6-9 pm; 542 north Country Road Christmas Decor by 586-6599 - Deer park Sun., 10/26, 3-5 pm after the 686-6021 Halloween Parade; Emerald magic St. James gulf Fri. 10/31 Halloween Eve, Complete medical 286-4600 Rte. 25A & Moriches Rd. 7-10 pm Family Care 584-5798 Route 25A & Moriches Road george Lehner, M.D. Holiday Lighting by 862-2020. Admission FRee 735 Middle Country Road Digiovanna Brothers BAKERY 656-9200 Landscaping 666-8485 Alpine Pastry Shoppe 56th Annual Holiday 59 Route 111, Smithtown Tea & Sale Energy Interactive HOmE ImPROVEmENT 265-5610 St. James united Methodist Fitness Center Church, 532 Moriches Rd. 555 north Country Road Autonomousdesign BANK Saturday, november. 22, 862-1737 22 Stonegate 724-7726 Roslyn Savings Bank 10-3 p.m. 584-5340 Family & Personal 556 north Country Road Counseling, Hypnosis DeBlasio Capo 862-4200 Seiskaya Ballet’s Nutcracker and Weight Loss Design Build 872 Middle Country Road 273 Lake Avenue BEAUTY December 19-22 758-8290 584-5503 Pat’s Place Hair Salon Staller Center, Stony Brook 631-ARtS 230 Lake Avenue greco Physical Therapy Debus Painting & 862-7023, 584-9644 32nd Annual St. James 1st Tee Fitness & Wallpapering Performance 862-7924 Scruples ‘Head to Toe’ Chamber of Commerce 430-7 north Country Rd. 452 Lake Avenue Halloween Parade 686-6600 House Perfect 584-8030 Sunday, October 26 Lineup at Capital One Bank, Home Improvements Light Awakenings 584-7527 CHIROPRACTORS 12:30 pm, parade begins at 1 pm along Lake Avenue meditation and Beyond Dr. Linda m. Bocchichio 724-9733 Lakeville Kitchen & Bath 105 Lake Avenue South between Woodlawn & Railroad Aves. Ends at 45 Southern Blvd. nesconset Anne marie Lisa nesconset 979-9854 St. James Gazebo for costume judging - 584-8510 Certified Nutritional 656-0936 Counselor Express Family Wellness 525-1045 master Fix It Dr. gary DiBenedetto EXTERmINATINg 584-5993, 320 Lake Ave. - Walk-Ins Scientific Exterminating 599 Lake Avenue medical Arts Radiology Cell: 516-380-0727 Dr. Raymond A. Semente 265-5252, Fax: 862-7272 23 technology Drive 265 Lake Avenue e. Setauket, 689-7300 morecraft Construction 584-7722 584-7010

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Scotty’s masonry Liquorium David & Rowena Nedvin Spuntino Brick Oven • 265-4398, 872-1076 430-04 north Country Road Re/max Beyond Pizza • Restaurant • Bar 862-7020 177 W. Main St., Smithtown 420 north Country Road St. James Lumber 767-5221, 862-1100 686-6700 547 Lake Avenue mARKETINg 584-5140 Ignition marketing maria Orlandi St. James Pizza 516-994-1350 Douglas Elliman 739 Middle Country Road Vazac Contracting Real Estate 979-9600, fax: 979-9610 333 First Avenue - Suite 1 mUSIC LESSONS 996 Jericho tpke. 584-7817 Drum Lessons Smithtown Villa Sorrento with John miceli 697-0474, 858-6955 823 Middle Country Road INSURANCE 240-0690 or email: 265-9865 State Farm Insurance [email protected] Reliance Real Estate Jim Winter 359 Lake Avenue Voila! the Bistro 320 Lake Avenue OPTOmETRY 862-9000, Fax: 862-2881 244 Lake Avenue 584-5686 584-5929 Stony Brook Vision World Re/max Beyond 2194A nesconset Hwy. 177 W. Main St., Smithtown SCHOOLS / TUTORINg / INTERIOR DESIgN Stony Brook - 246-5468 Creative Windows 862-1100 CONSULTINg 347 Lake Avenue PETS Bridge College Christine Stevens 366-0212 grooming/Supplies Consultants Coldwell Banker po Box 685, St. James Smithaven grooming Natalie Weinstein 28 e. Main St., Smithtown 516-662-1612 810 Middle Country Road 879-7018, 240-1254 Design Associates 656-6033 Uniquely Natalie Harbor Country 455 Lake Avenue Louise Tudisco Day School St. James Dog grooming Re/max Beyond Uniquely Natalie / 17 three Sisters Road 430-2 north Country Rd. 177 W. Main St. quality Consignment 584-5555 862-7288 Smithtown 176 Second St. 513-6814, 862-1100x25 862-6198, Fax: 862-7834 PLUmBINg & HEATINg St. James Day Care New York State Licensed Falzone & Son RESTAURANTS JEWELRY 584-2224 Plumbing & Heating Catering / Deli / Seafood St. James Jewelry Shoppe 862-6612 Del Fuego St. James United 483 Lake Avenue tex Mex Kitchen & tequila methodist Nursery 862-6775 PRINTINg 429 north Country Road 532 Moriches Road Business & Social 963-6900 584-9555 LANDSCAPIN g graphics du jour, ltd. Design / Maintenance 359 Lake Avenue Farm to Table Village Presbyterian tree Removal / Equipment 862-9849 Catering by Filomena Pre-School Competition Tree Service 406-6742 175 east Main Street 584-5575 REAL ESTATE www.farmtotablecatering.com Smithtown - 724-9382 Daniel gale / Sotheby’s Digiovanna Brothers 499 Lake Avenue Ocean’s Bounty Seafood SWImmINg POOLS Landscaping 584-6600, 415 north Country Road Installation & Service 666-8485 862-4228 Power Pool Care DeBarbieri Associates Eddie’s Power Equipment 2 Flowerfield - Ste. 66 406 north Country Road Our Town grill & 553 Lake Avenue 979-pooL 862-7447 Ice Cream Shoppe 584-6678 244 Lake Avenue Sundance Henrietta Homes 584-5780, Fax 584-7271 Swimming Pools Emerald magic & Properties Lawn Care/ 862-1900 328 Lake Avenue Patio Pizza Poison Ivy Removal 862-6999 262 Lake Avenue 286-4600 TRAVEL 862-7475 Liz Jongebloed Executive Fliteways Homestead Landscaping DeBarbieri Associates Private Jet Charters 588-5296 Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta 800-533-3363 406 north Country Road 429 north Country Road 862-7447, 903-0836 R.J.K. gardens, Inc. 862-1600, fax: 862-6152 VETERINARIAN 862-7056 Smithaven Veterinary marianne Koke Smart mart Deli Express Hospital Daniel gale / Sotheby’s 731 Middle Country Road LIqUOR & WINE 810 Middle Country Road 499 Lake Avenue 406-7516, Fax 780-6818 grape Culture 584-6600, ext 206 265-1438 Wine & Spirits 248 Lake Avenue 862-4727

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