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IN THIS ISSUE

MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Louise Tudisco, RE/MAX Beyond ...... 4 S • T • J • a • M • E • S AROUND TOWN St. Patrick’s Day Parade Set for March 14 ...... 6 Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on March 7..6 Blood Drive at Nesaquake on March 9 ...... 8 STaFF Twin Ponds Senior Citizen Club Ruth Garthe ...... Editor Installs New Officers ...... 10 Robin Clark ...... Associate Editor Scouts Win at Winter Camporee ...... 12 Eagle Court of Honor Held...... 14 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer St. James Resident Competes at Westminster Dog Show ...... 16 William Garthe ...... Advertising John P. Garvey to be Honored at Spring Gala ...... 16 St. James Has Heart: Meet Natalie Weinstein ...... 20 Sales Donate to the Smithtown Emergency Food Pantry ...... 22 St. James Resident Donates First Electronic Piano to Museum ..24 Nesaquake Chorus Sings at Coliseum ...... 26 OUR TOWN HCDS’s Camp Harbor Announces New STEM Program ...... 28 – ST. JAMES – IN THE NEWS Relay Run Kicks Off Smithtown’s 350 Anniversary Celebration ..30 is a monthly publication produced Smithtown’s 350th Birthday Gala on March 5 ...... 32 exclusively for the people of HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ...... 34-38 St. James, Nissequogue and Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT St. James Model RR Display at Mills Pond House ...... 44 Call 862-9849 for STAC Calendar ...... 46 Advertising & Copy Deadline On Stage at Staller Center ...... 48-49 Smithtown Performing Arts Center Calendar ...... 50-52 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Classic Movies at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 52 Long Island Museum Schedule ...... 54-57 every residence & business in the Smithtown Historical Society Happenings ...... 58-60 11780 zip code area Programs Offered at the Library...... 62-66 (6459 total copies mailed) HOME & GARDEN St. James Post Office Permit #10 Design Ideas...... 68 St. James, NY 11780 Naturally Speaking ...... 70-71 Published by MONEY MATTERS Graphics du jour, Ltd. What Does 2015 Have In Store for Investors? ...... 72 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 HEALTH NOTES 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 Dehydration During the Winter Months ...... 74 email: [email protected] Free Lecture: The Healing Affects of Sound Therapy ...... 74 website: www.ourtownstjames.com Getting a Hearing Test Just May Help Your Heart ...... 76 Ask Ron Villano...... 78 Not responsible for typographical errors. Biokinetic Interaction...... 80 We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or refuse to print editorial or advertising material POET’S CORNER ...... 81 deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image ...... 83 or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, CELEBRATIONS...... 84-85 Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business offering services not available in said area. POSTAL CORNER...... 85 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE INFORMATION ...... 86 Copyright © 2015 Graphics du jour, Ltd. ST. JAMES CHAMBER’S WINTER GALA...... 87-92 All Rights Reserved OBITUARIES ...... 94 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 96 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 98-99

PLEASE NOTE: Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the MARCH edition of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015 - 12 NOON. Distribution takes place on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.

OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2015 –4– MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT

Louise Tudisco Re/Max Beyond 177 W. Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787 631-513-6814 • 631-862-1100, ext. 25 [email protected] www.LouiseTudiscoHomes.com by Elizabeth Isabelle Louise Tudisco began her real estate career in 1998 after many years as an Operations Supervi- sor in the banking industry. A resident of St. James, Louise feels that raising her children in this community was, “The best choice that I could ever make. I love this town.” Born and raised in Brooklyn, Louise moved further out on Long Island over 30 years ago. Louise has two children and is a member of the Smith- town PTA, St. James, Smith- town and Nesconset Cham- ber’s of Commerce, as well being actively involved in numerous charitable organizations. Louise is a proud volunteer for Habitat for cialist. Louise is a member of the Humanity, Toys for Tots, The Louise’s Long Island Board of Realtors Leukemia and Lymphoma areas of (LIBOR), a not for profit trade as- Society and World Hunger expertise sociation that serves Real Estate Day Organization. “Taking include Professionals throughout Long Is- care of my children and do- specializ- land. LIBOR members adhere to nating as much of my time to ing in res- a strict code of ethics and stan- help others as possible is the idential dards of practice. In addition, number one priority in my sales, Louise maintains membership in life. I know what it is like to town- the National Association of Real- have very little.” homes tors (NAR), the New York State Louise is a full time and con- Board of Realtors and is a mem- Licensed Associate Real domini- ber of the Multiple Listing Serv- Estate Broker, with RE/MAx ums, ice (MLS). Louise Tudisco is Beyond in Smithtown. She reloca- committed to giving you the per- chose RE/MAx because she tion, new sonalized, caring and profes- feels that they are the leading construc- sional service you deserve. real estate company and tion and Consistency counts and now is wants only the best for her first time the time to buy or sell your clients. Focus, determination and home buyers. Louise is also a home! Ask to see testimonials outstanding client service have short sale specialist. She will cre- from some of Louise’s happy earned Louise distinguished ate a customized approach to clients. You can view Louise’s recognition in the Sterling Soci- marketing and selling your prop- listings on the web at ety, the Multi Million Dollar erty. With a deep knowledge of www.LouiseTudiscoHomes.com Club and the 100% Club. Louise current trends and extensive ex- or email Louise at LouiseTud- has been widely recognized as a perience serving homeowners in [email protected]. Louise can consistent top producer as a Real our area, Louise applies a tradi- be reached on her cell phone at Estate Professional. She is a Cer- tional hard-working ethic, com- 631-513-6814 or at the office at tified Buyer Representative (CBR) bined with cutting edge 631-862-1100 x 25. Call today and Senior Real Estate Specialist marketing strategies and unsur- for a free Comparative Market (SRES). In addition, she has com- passed skill to serve your best in- Analysis. pleted a full array of educational terests and meet your personal Louise wishes all a year filled customer service courses and is goals in your next real estate with health, happiness and the an Ethics and Negotiating Spe- transaction. home of your dreams!

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade Saturday is Just Around the Corner – Saturday, March 14 – by Kerry J. Maher the candidate is interested in. and welcomed to participate. Parade Chairperson All civic and religious groups, Please call 584-5200 to sign up. At the start of the new year... athletic teams, clubs, organiza- For further information, call we are dusting off our shamrocks tions, musical groups, Boy and Kerry J. Maher, St. James Funeral and polishing pots of gold to get Girl Scout troops, dance studios, Home, parade chairperson, at ready for the annual celebration bands, that would like to march 584-5200. of the St. James Chamber of in the parade are encouraged SEE you thErE!!! Commerce’s 31st St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. James, on Sat- urday, March 14, 2015. Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Nominations for Princes and Princesses are now being ac- at St. James cepted. All nominations should be addressed to St. Patrick’s Day United Methodist Church Parade Nomination, c/o Kerry on March 7 Maher, 829 Middle Country Road, St. James, NY 11780. Boys The St. James United Methodist Church, and girls between the ages of 5 located at 532 Moriches Road in St. James, will host and 12 years of age are eligible their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner on to participate. Please include Saturday, March 7 from 6-8 p.m. name, address, phone, a recent Tickets, at $15/adults; $6/children, free/under 3, can be picture and general information reserved by calling the church office at 584-5340. such as school, hobbies, etc. that

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Blood Drive at Nesaquake Set for March 9 On Monday, March 9 the Ne- during their lives. Blood lasts saquake Middle School PTA in only 42 days. Your donation now conjunction with Long Island is critically important. Blood Services will host their An- It takes a special person who nual Blood Drive at the Middle understands that making a blood School, located on Edgewood donation is an important life-sav- Avenue in St. James. The Blood ing deed. Blood donors must be Drive will take place in the cafe- at least 16 years old (16 year teria from 4-8:30 p.m. Please try olds must present a signed to get out and donate this year, parental permission form), weigh as blood supplies are low due to at least 110 pounds, and not the snow. have donated blood within the In the past years, the very gen- last 56 days. People age 76 and erous people of St. James have almonds, lentils, peanuts; dates, older can donate blood if they been willing to donate their prunes, lemons, grapefruits, tan- meet all criteria and present a blood, as well as their time – but gerines; whole grain breads and physician’s letter. If you have much to their surprise, some cereals, farina, cream of wheat, questions about your medical el- were turned away due to low shredded wheat; wild rice, corn igibility, call 1-800-688-0900. iron. So let’s “March Forward” meal, oats, wheat bran, rye, pop- Call Thea at 631-806-8969 to not only wearing green this corn, barley and wheat germ. make an appointment. Bring a month, but eating it too. Here Remember one pint of blood neighbor, bring a friend, WALK- are some ‘green’ foods that can saves five lives. We need your INS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME. fuel your system and enrich your help to keep our community safe There will be babysitting services blood with Iron: broccoli, and healthy. There is a tremen- available. spinach, asparagus, turnips, pars- dous shortage of blood on Long The staff of nurses from the ley, watercress, brussel sprouts, Island and this is a great oppor- Blood Center are nothing short cabbage and green peppers. tunity to help people who des- of wonderful and supportive. Other foods rich in iron: liver, perately need your donation of Our town always comes to- beef, lamb, veal, pork; cod, sar- life to survive. gether in times of need. So Give dines, tuna, clams, oysters, There is no substitute for the best gift of all – give the gift shrimp; chicken, eggs; soy- human blood. One in three peo- of life – give blood on March 9, beans, dried beans, hazelnuts, ple will need blood sometime 2015.

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Twin Ponds Senior Citizen Club Installs New Officers and Celebrates Pauline Zunno’s 102nd Birthday! New officers installed at recent club meeting as they celebrated a special milestone! Organized in 1984, the the 102nd birthday of Pauline Twin Ponds Senior Citizens Zunno! Pauline, who was Club at Fairfield in St. James, born in New York City and recently installed its new offi- lived for many years on Fire cers. Smithtown Supervisor Island before moving to St. Patrick Vecchio and Smith- James, enjoys an active social town Senior Citizens Program life. Pauline explained “If the Director Laura Greif presided snow stays away I plan to over the swearing in cere- celebrate my birthday in Port mony. Jefferson this weekend with Josephine DeGregoria was family and friends.” installed as President, Pauline Twin Ponds meets at 12 Zunno as 1st Vice President, noon on the first and third Lorraine Vaccari as Treasurer Tuesday of the month at the and Mary Poulos as Recording Fairfield Clubhouse in Secretary. St. James. New members are Pauline Zunno and The club also celebrated always welcome! Smithtown Supervisor Patrick Vecchio.

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SCOUTS WIN AT WINTER CAMPOREE...

St. James Boy Scout Troop 301 braved low temperatures in the teens at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp and won first place in the “Skills” category and second place in the “Winter Sled Race” on January 17, 2015. Troop 301 was among 19 Boy Scout Troops from Suffolk County who competed in the annual Winter Camporee competition and campout. as a result of the first and second place finishes, Troop 301 won a new Coleman propane camping stove and a Dutch Oven cooking table. Good job Troop 301!

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Members of St. James Fire Department recognized the eagle Scouts at their Court of Honor. Pictured with the firefighters are scouts Thomas Beirne, Harrison Donahue, Fire Chief Michael Grayson, Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta, Gregory Becker, Christopher Beirne and Joshua Gavorsky. Eagle Court of Honor Held for Harrison Donahue, Joshua Gavorsky, Gregory Becker, Thomas and Christopher Beirne Suffolk County Legislator painted the fence white and en- mals to move from the barn stalls Robert Trotta, NYS Assemblyman listed the public’s help to deco- to the paddock. Christopher’s Michael Fitzpatrick, Nisse- rate the fence during an event at project extended the chicken quogue Mayor Richard Smith, the Historical Society. coop to include an enclosed members of the St. James Fire The Saint James Fire Depart- “free range” area where they Department and other guests at- ment 9-11 Memorial was the site could roam freely and be pro- tended the Eagle Court of Honor for Gregory Becker’s Eagle Scout tected from predators. He in- held for five members of Boy project. He landscaped the areas cluded a gate so that handlers Scout Troop 301 of St. James. around the 9-11 Memorial with could enter without the chickens For his Eagle Scout project, perennials and purchased granite escaping. Harrison Donahue constructed a benches to provide a sitting area Suffolk County Legislator wood framed kiosk at Short for visitors. He also donated his Trotta said, “This is a very proud Beach in Nissequogue, which unused funds for the project to moment for these young men contains information on wild life the fire department’s 9-11 and their families, as well as safety, especially for Horseshoe Memorial Fund. their troop leaders and fellow Crabs. He hopes this project will Thomas Beirne and Christo- scouts. I extend my congratula- create a greater respect for the pher Beirne did their respective tions to all of them for being out- ecosystem and help to protect Eagle Scout projects to benefit standing scouts, students, various endangered species. the animals at the Smithtown athletes and role models for their Joshua Gavorsky’s Eagle Scout Historical Society. Thomas ex- peers and hope that they will re- project was done at the Smith- tended and increased the size of main active in their respective town Historical Society where he a paddock around a barn at the communities.” built a picket fence around the Historical Society. His project Society’s vegetable garden. He provided more space for the ani-

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CAMP HARBOR

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St. James Resident Competes at 139th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show St. James resident Karen Peterson competed in the 139th Annual Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show in New York City on Monday and Tuesday, February 16-17, 2015. Karen and her Bulldog, Champion NISSE- qUOGUE DARK STAR, were among the more than 3,000 dogs competing in the events of Westminster Week, which includes the iconic all-breed dog show and its 2nd An- nual Masters Agility Championship at West- minster. NISSEqUOGUE DARK STAR, call name hazel, is a three year old English Bulldog. hazel has been extremely successful in her show career. She was Best of Breed at the Suffolk County Kennel Club, The Greenwich Ken- nel Club and the Best of Opposite at the National Dog Show with the Philadelphia Kennel Club. hazel was shown by her breeder and owner Karen Peterson. Breed competition in Westminster’s world-famous dog show (Groups and Best in Show) was held at Madison Square Gar- den and televised live on CNBC, Monday, February 16 and on USA Network on Tues- day, February 17. As of press time, we won’t know the results and how “Hazel” did at the Show. We will let you know how she makes out. Be sure to check out Hazel’s own facebook page – “Hazel-My-Puppy” – she has lots of pictures to share with her friends and neighbors in St. James. We have a real celebrity right here in Our Town. Hazel (Nissequogue Dark Star) is pictured with her owner Karen Peterson.

John P. Garvey to be Honored at Spring Gala on March 26 St. James resident John P. Gar- James School Spring Gala dinner vey, a local trusts and estates attor- dance to be held at the Watermill ney, will be the recipient of the in Smithtown. For tickets and in- Anthony J. Weidner Parish Service formation contact Kathy at (516) Award in recognition for his vol- 650-1010 or [email protected]. unteer services to Saints Philip and James Parish and School. The award will be presented to Mr. Garvey on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Saints Philip and

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ST. JAMES HAS HEART Meet a Renaissance Woman – Natalie Weinstein

by Jack Ader ways to help others. Most people I met Natalie some 30 odd know of her reputation as a tal- years ago at Temple Beth Shalom ented designer, writer, and media in Smithtown where her volun- person, but not many know of teerism spanned choir and show the countless projects she has directing, fund raising, and a va- worked on for the “average Joe” riety of community projects. On because she truly believes every- some of this, I happily collabo- one is entitled to a beautiful rated, because if you know Na- home. talie, you can’t be around her When her husband Bernie too long before you become in- died a few years ago, she de- volved in some worthy endeavor. cided to turn their old theatre on I became her photographer and 2nd Street into a quality furniture later marketing director and consignment store and help peo- watched her transform people’s ple buy good things affordably. It lives in her work and by the has already gained recognition strength of her drive and energy. and made her new friends in the Over the years, I saw her ride on community. Knowing and work- a little red trolley and relate the ing with Natalie is interesting, history of St. James at a 4th of exciting, and challenging – but July festival, watched her work to always a privilege. get a gazebo built in our town, owners’ philanthropic endeav- Visit Natalie Weinstein Design saw her start an Art & Antiques ors, as well as their business ex- Associates at www.nataliewein- association, provide art shows pertise, and create the image of stein.com and Uniquely Natalie for local artists and show silent St. James as a “go-to” destination at www.uniquelynatalie.com, or movies in her old vaudeville the- for goods and services, fine call 631-862-6198. For informa- atre. She has raised funds for restaurants, and unique history. tion on the St. James Has Heart Make-A-Wish, Have A Heart and The committee is planning fund- Committee, contact Natalie at Contractors for Kids – all organi- raisers and activities throughout 516-242-9242. zations that help families with the year to produce an historic seriously ill children. recreation and raise awareness Now, with a handful of willing through the media of the value of St. James businesses and home- small-town communities on owners, she is spearheading “St. Long Island. James Has Heart,” a newly Natalie believes in outreach. formed committee to help bring Her circle of talented resources visitors to our town as well as at- never ceases to amaze me be- tract new business. The goal is to cause they know she is the real focus on individual business deal – and always looking for

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Let’s Continue to Make It Better for Those In Need by William J. Garthe If you would like to help with the In the last issue of the OUR perishable items such as milk you TOWN I made a commitment to can send your check made out to: deliver items to the Smithtown Smithtown emergency Food Pantry Emergency Food Pantry that were 90 edgewater avenue dropped off at my office. I made Smithtown, NY 11787. my first trip to the Pantry last week I will continue to deliver the to deliver the items you had gener- items dropped off at my office to ously given. I was happy see that the Pantry each week. you had donated some of the items that don’t readily come to mind: Drop Off: such as soap, shampoo and tooth- Reliance Real estate paste. The can goods and pasta 359 Lake avenue, St. James were also part of the delivery. (across from 7-11) While I was at the Pantry I met a few of those who are benefitting Items needed from your generosity – always for the food pantry when you get involved many other • Baked Beans needs become clear – such as • Tuna Fish milk, eggs and other perishables. • All Types Canned Vegetables The Pantry uses monetary dona- • Chef Boyardee: Spaghetti, Ravi- tions to have milk and eggs deliv- oli, Lasagna, Beefaroni William J. Garthe delivering your ered to the Pantry for distribution. continued on page 82 donations to the Pantry.

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St. James Resident Donates First Electronic Piano to the Heritage Museum St. James resident Wilton changed the world of the Decker, who invented and con- acoustic piano. structed Piano Nova 3.7 – the first electronic grand piano, has about Kings Park donated it to the Kings Park Her- Heritage Museum itage Museum located at 99 Old the Kings Park heritage Museum is Dock Road in memory of his the only school managed community museum in the united States. daughter Dr. Lilli S. Decker. Developed, maintained, and culti- The first electronic grand vated for educational purposes, their piano, produced in 1979 and mission is to preserve the town’s his- patented in 1981 by Wil Decker tory and educate the public about it. of St. James, (Piano Nova Co.), though under the authority and su- contained the first full touch sen- pervision of the District office, the sitive keyboard and working museum has maintained independ- pedals. The electronic piano was Piano Nova 3.7 - ence by soliciting no funds or work a keyboard instrument designed First electronic Grand Piano. from the school district to create this to simulate the timbre of a piano community landmark. Located in the ralph J. osgood Intermediate using analog circuitry. home use as an inexpensive, School, the Museum is open on Electronic pianos became less smaller and lighter alternative to school days: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. popular when the digital piano an acoustic piano. (groups of 4 or fewer only); Satur- and polyphonic synthesizer be- As Christifori’s Piano-Forte, in days: 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Call (631) came available and affordable 1720 changed the world of the 269-3305, in advance, to make sure enough for both professional and Harpsichord, Piano Nova 3.7 the museum is open.

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NESAQUAKE CHORUS SINGS AT COLISEUM...

Congratulations to Mrs. Goldblatt’s Chorus from Nesaquake Middle School who were invited to sing the Na- tional anthem on Thursday January 29, 2015 at Nassau Coliseum. The Chorus was specially selected to sing at Mike Bossy Night before the Islanders game. Great job guys!

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HCDS’s Camp Harbor Announces New Summer STEM Program Harbor Country Day School, computer programming to build omy in age-appropriate activi- located at 17 Three Sisters Road their own video game, and uti- ties. They will study the life in St. James, has announced that lize Lego WeDo Robotics to processes of animals and plants, its Camp Harbor will be launch- learn how to build, manipulate and the ways in which these life ing an extensive, hands-on Sci- and operate simple machines. forms interact with and adapt to ence, Technology, Engineering & Campers in first through third their environment, in order to Math (STEM) program this sum- grades will learn the basics in build a model ecosystem. mer. The STEM program, which chemistry, physics and astron- continued on page 82 will focus on the real-world application of the STEM disciplines, will be offered to children in first grade through eighth grade during intensive STEM workshops. In addition, the program will be interwoven throughout other camp activities for campers of all ages, including preschoolers and kindergartners. “Beginning as early as pre- school, the science, technology, engineering and math disciplines are integral elements of curricula at Harbor Country Day, so this STEM program is an exciting development for Camp Harbor,” said John Cissel, Harbor Country Day’s Head of School. “During the school year, Harbor’s students have many unique opportunities to discover and explore the STEM world. Similarly, this new program at Camp Harbor will delve deeply into science, technology, engineering and math using experiential, hands- on methods within a fun and dis- covery-based curriculum. Campers will enjoy exploring how these disciplines work together to solve real-world problems.” At Camp Harbor, campers in grades four through eight will examine the fundamentals of architecture and urban planning to design their own city. They will learn about the science and technology behind “green energy” in order to develop an environmen- tally sound energy plan for their city. Using what they’ve learned about environmental science, campers will assess the impact of their city on the surrounding environment. In addition, campers will have the opportunity to learn the basics of coding and

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SMITHTOWN’S SESQUARCENTENNIAL Smithtown’s 350th Birthday Gala Set for Thursday, March 5 2015 marks the 350th anniver- Foundation needs the generous 2, 16, 23, 30 sary of Smithtown’s founding. To support of the community. If you MONDAYS IN MARCH celebrate this momentous occa- would like to become a sponsor LECTURE SERIES: an ongoing sion, the town has called on a of the 350th Birthday Gala or at- “Look into Smithtown’s Past” group of dedicated volunteers to tend ($125 per person) or have presented by Smithtown Histori- spearhead a year’s worth of fes- any questions, please do not hes- cal Society in the Frank Brush tivities. The Smithtown 350 itate to contact the Foundation. Barn, 7:30 p.m. Foundation has been hard at You can reach Kathy Albrecht, work planning a wide array of Gala Chairwoman at (631) 882- 3 activities and events, partnering 3575 or Kiernan Lannon, Foun- SPECIAL TOWN BOARD with a host of organizations and dation Secretary at (631) MEETING Marking Smithtown’s institutions, to ensure that 2015 265-6768. 350th Anniversary. The 50-year will be a landmark year worthy old time capsule, buried in of a landmark anniversary. 1965, will be opened to have its contents revealed! To this end, on March 5,2015, the Foundation will be holding 5 one of its first celebratory events, SMITHTOWN’S 350th SMITHTOWN’S 350TH BIRTH- BIRTHDAY GALA: a formal DAY GALA at Flowerfield in St. evening celebrating 350 years. James. This event will feature a Flowerfield, St. James. 6:30- dynamic program of speakers, SMITHTOWN’S 350th 10:30 p.m., $125 per person. music, dancing and dinner. The CaLeNDaR OF eVeNTS proceeds raised from the evening aPRIL 2015 will help the Foundation pursue MaRCH 2015 25, 26 its mission of promoting aware- 1 VINTAGE BASEBALL ness of Smithtown’s history and BULL SMYTHE RELAY, an TOURNAMENT presented by the celebrating 350 years of distinct Olympic torch style relay follow- Smithtown Historical Society on heritage. ing Richard Bull Smythe’s it’s historic fields. In order to make this a cele- legendary bull ride marking the bration worthy of 350 years, the boundaries of Smithtown.

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LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES Mayor William Jay Gaynor Dies in Office by Bradley harris, sustained made it extremely diffi- Smithtown historian cult for him to function as Mayor of New York City. Yet Mayor I have been writing about a Gaynor threw himself back into Justice of New york State’s his work and was soon running Supreme Court William Jay the city again. (Lately, Thomas, Gaynor, the man who pur- The Mayor who Mastered New chased a summer house in St. York, New York: William Morrow James in 1905, and converted and Company, 1969, p.309 and it into the estate that we know p.315.) today as Deepwells. In 1909, In 1911, Gaynor continued to St. James residents were vigorously use the power of his shocked to discover that the office to end corruption and in- man they knew so well had justice and to bring good govern- been elected the 94th Mayor ment to the city. Confronted by of New york City. they were the threat of a garbage strike in even more shocked when on the fall of 1911, Mayor Gaynor August 9, 1910, Mayor warned that any striking worker Gaynor was shot in the neck would be fired. When the dump- at point blank range by a dis- cart drivers and garbage collec- gruntled NyC Parks Depart- tors struck, Gaynor fired them all ment employee. this article and the city hired an entire new traces what happened to the Mayor William Jay Gaynor’s Memorial work force. The violence that Mayor and his beloved Deep- bust in Cadman Plaza near the Brook- erupted was quickly quelled and wells following his death. lyn Bridge in New York was commis- within six days the strike was sioned and paid for by private citizens over. The strikers were never re- Although Mayor William Jay of New York City. instated. As far as Gaynor was Gaynor seemed to have rapidly concerned, “such conduct has regained his strength following control because some of the the character, of a mutiny.” This the attempt on his life on August muscle fiber had been damaged was the kind of decisive, forth- 9, 1910, and he looked physi- by the bullet making it difficult right action that New Yorkers had cally fit and seemed energetic, for him to speak. His voice had come to expect of their Mayor. he was still very weak when he been reduced to a “rasping whis- (Lately Thomas, The Mayor Who returned to work on Monday, per, inaudible a few feet away.” Mastered New York New York: October 3, 1910. “The assassin’s For these reasons and to “con- William Morrow and Company, bullet remained lodged in the serve his strength,” Mayor 1969, p.382.) back of his throat and brought on Gaynor “ceased to go out in the The year 1912 proved to be a spasms of coughing that left him evening and declined all invita- year of trial for Mayor Gaynor. In limp.” His tongue was difficult to tions to speak.” The injury he had continued on page 36

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Mayor William Jay Gaynor continued from page 34 the spring, the New Jersey sur- geon who had attended Mayor Gaynor at St. Mary’s Hospital when he was shot, sent in an outrageous bill for services ren- dered that totaled $9,500. Mayor Gaynor felt that this was a “ridiculous” sum and pointed out that the New York City doctors who had attended him had never billed the city, and “say they never will.” These doctors promptly submitted their bills and Mayor Gaynor had to watch in embarrassed silence as the bills were paid on court order. (Lately Thomas, The Mayor Who Gaynor’s summer home while he was Mayor, Deepwells, in St. James. Mastered New York New York: William Morrow and Company, entrance to the Hotel Metropole. to stop it or catch the culprits. In- 1969), p.395-396.) In July, a Four gunmen in an automobile stead of acting decisively and major scandal developed in the mowed down the man in a hail calling for an investigation of police department. It began with of bullets, all within view of sev- wrongdoing, Gaynor left the the shooting of a gambler in the eral policemen who did nothing continued on facing page

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continued On September 3rd, Mayor Baltic. Gaynor had decided to matter in the hands of his police Gaynor returned to City Hall take the voyage for a much commissioner. This infuriated the where he made the formal an- needed rest and a chance to get press because it appeared that nouncement of his candidacy to away from the stress of being Gaynor was attempting to gloss a crowd of 5,000 cheering sup- Mayor. On September 12th, as over the murder. The scandal porters. Soon thereafter, Gaynor the Baltic approached the coast widened when the District Attor- and his son Rufus sailed for Eu- of Ireland, Rufus found his father ney’s office revealed police com- rope aboard the White Star liner continued on page 38 plicity in the murder. It seems that the gambler knew too much about police corruption and was ready to talk to the D.A. when he was silenced. In the end, a full Try inquiry was made into the shoot- We now Have ing. Police graft was uncovered Our Delicious a large and several men were charged, Crois-nuts Variety of tried, found guilty and sentenced FREnCh MaCaRonS to death. Mayor Gaynor was ex- onerated but his judgment was impugned and his popularity See Our Amazing Cakes @ slipped. (Lately Thomas, The www.alpinepastryshop.com Mayor Who Mastered New York New York: William Morrow and Company, 1969, p.410-453.) – Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Our – As 1913 began, everyone iriSh SOda bread, ShamrOck cOOkieS, watched to see if Mayor Gaynor cuPcakeS, layer cakeS & cOOkieS would run for a second term. “In three and a half years Gaynor – For Saint Joseph’s Day – had managed to alienate practi- cally every vestige of organized SFiNGi & ZePPOle and St. JOSePh bread political support.” As a result the Mayor found that no political Specialty Cupcakes & Cake Pops party was willing to nominate • boston Cream • german Chocolate him for a second term and • red velvet • Carrot • Fun-fetti Gaynor refused to run as an in- • Peanut butter Fudge • Oreo dependent, despite having • rocky road • raspberry ganache enough signatures. As the sum- & much more • Large & mini sizes available mer wore on, Gaynor remained cloistered in Deepwells in St. CUStOm James. Part of the reason he had baby Shower Cakes retired to his country home was Wedding Cakes to rest and recuperate from “a vi- Photo Cakes olent recurrence of the old Available for Delivery coughing and retching” that he experienced because of the bullet lodged in his throat. One particular spasm of coughing and 15% oFF retching lasted for 12 hours and ANY PUrCHASE left him entirely drained and $5 mAXImUm DISCOUNt weakened. In spite of his weak- Not valid on March 17 & 19, 2015. ened condition, Mayor Gaynor With coupon only. 1 per customer. Cannot be combined. Exp. 3/17/15 finally resolved to run again for #1 in Children’s Cakes Mayor as an independent. (Lately Thomas, The Mayor Who Mas- 59 Rt. 111, Smithtown (Village Center) tered New York New York: q e r y William Morrow and Company, 631-265-5610 1969), p.476-484.)

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Mayor William Jay Gaynor continued from page 37 William Morrow and Company, Church and a large wedding re- dead in his deck chair. (Lately 1969, p.482.) ception was held at Deepwells. Thomas, The Mayor Who Mas- Following Mayor Gaynor’s Eventually the executors of the tered New York New York: death in 1913, the Gaynor family Gaynor estate moved to sell the William Morrow and Company, continued to spend time in St. house and property so they 1969, p.489-491.) James. According to Mayor could dissolve the trust fund and Mrs. Gaynor was at Deepwells Gaynor’s will, Deepwells and its give the Gaynor children their in- with four of her children when contents became a part of the heritance. In 1920, William she received notification of her trust fund that Gaynor estab- Winthrop Taylor rented Deep- husband’s death. The townsfolk lished for his surviving children. wells from the Gaynor estate. He of St. James were stunned by the The house and its surrounding exercised an option to buy the news and throughout the town acreage were valued at $39,000 house in 1924 and paid approxi- “flags were at half staff and the when the Mayor passed away. In mately $50,000 for the house post office was draped in mourn- November, the executors of the and acreage. He was to be the ing.” (“Widow Prostrated by Sud- Gaynor estate, the Kings County last occupant of Deepwells. den Shock,” New york times, Trust Company, auctioned off the Sept. 12, 1913, p.2.) Mayor livestock and equipment of the Editor’s Note: Gaynor’s body was returned to Deepwells farm. By 1914, all Brad harris is the town of Smithtown’s official historian. Brad was a high School New York City on September farm operations came to an end Social Studies teacher who spent 30 19th and his coffin was brought on the property, but the family years teaching in Commack. As historian to City Hall. Thousands of New continued to use the house. In he has written many newspaper articles Yorkers filed past the Mayor’s September of 1914, Mayor on the history of our town, he has published pamphlets and written histories of casket to pay their last respects. Gaynor’s daughter Helen Gaynor Commack, Nesconset, St. James, Kings (Lately Thomas, The Mayor Who was married to Frederick H. Bed- Park, hauppauge and Smithtown Branch. Mastered New York New York: ford in the St. James Episcopal he resides in St. James.

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continued Kalish, bring a deeply engaging will be joined by Gilbert Kalish, recital to Staller Center. Upshaw Distinguished Professor of Music STaRRY NIGHTS has achieved worldwide at Stony Brook University and a MaRCH celebrity as a singer of opera and renowned pianist and guest artist Friday, March 13, 8 pm concert repertoire ranging from with many of the world’s best RECITAL HALL - $36 the sacred works of Bach to the chamber ensembles. Artists-in-residence, in de- freshest sounds of today. The mand throughout the concert four-time Grammy Award winner continued on page 82 world, bring great chamber music to Staller Center. Artists to include Gilbert Kalish, piano; Soovin Kim, violin; Paul Watkins, cello; Colin Carr, artistic director and cello; Randall Scarlata, bari- tone; Frank Morelli, bassoon. MOSCOW CITY BaLLeT In Don Quixote Saturday, March 14, 8 pm MAIN STAGE - $42 The Moscow City Ballet is one of Russia’s most extensively tour- ing ballet companies. Founded in 1988, the Company is renowned for the perfection of its corps de ballet in the best traditions of the Russian school of classical ballet. Don Quixote is one of the most popular ballets, based on choreography by Mar- ius Pepita, the father of classical ballet. POPOVICH COMeDY PeT THeaTeR Sunday, March 29, 4 pm MAIN STAGE - $15 Not JuSt for KIDS - The Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre, will showcase the amazing talents of this unique cast of rescued animals including 15 house cats, 10 dogs, four geese, eight doves, and two par- rots. These performing pets love to show off onstage, performing various stunts, skits, balancing acts and more and have been featured on “The Tonight Show,” “Late Night with David Letter- man” as well as NBC’s “Amer- ica’s Got Talent.”

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Smithtown Performing Arts Center Calendar continued from page 50 A Little Night Music office at 724-3700 more infor- West Side Story October 17-November 8, 2015 mation. July 11-August 30, 2015 the musical genius of Stephen Become a member and save Jets, Sharks, Maria, tony - Love Sondheim creates a stunning and with additional benefits. Annual finds a way in this classic musi- masterful musical about love - membership is $75 and a life- cal. lost and found. time membership is $300. Bene- fits include additional 10% Arsenic & Old Lace Tickets: Adults/$35 discount on the purchase of tick- September 12-October 4, 2015 Thursday Matinee/$20 ets to any performance or sub- this classic comedy has stood up Children/Students/$20 scription package, preferred for 75 years. Subscription plans available at status for seating, and much substantial savings. Call the box more. Classic Movies at the Smithtown Performing Arts Center The Smithtown Performing Arts Good As It Gets, tootsie/rain Center, located at 2 East Main Main, to Kill a Mockingbird, Street in Smithtown, has been Moby Dick, Duck Soup, A Night bringing professional live enter- at the opera, Superman 1 and 2 tainment to our backyard at af- (w/Christopher reeves) and fordable prices for many years. many many more. They are happy to announce that Prices for most movies range they also offer movies in their from $8-$10. Individual tickets historic theatre. are on sale now, or you can pur- In celebration of Smithtown’s chase a 10-pass for $60 (good for 350th Anniversary – Smithtown 10 admissions) or a 20-pass for Performing Arts Center has the Lost World - Jurassic Park, $100 (20 admissions). Call the brought CLASSIC MovIES, back field of Dreams/Bull Durham, box office to purchase tickets at to Smithtown’s Historic Movie Disney week, A League of their 724-3700 or visit their website at House. own, rebel Without a Cause, www.smithtownpac.org for the Some of the movies that will Cool hand Luke/the Sting, one complete list of movies, dates be screened are: Jurassic Park, flew over the Cuckoos Nest/As and times.

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Long Island Museum Opens New Season Ansel Adams, Landscape Exhibitions Scheduled for Spring After a brief winter hiatus, the Long Island Museum will reopen its doors on Friday, February 27, 2015 with exciting exhibitions to celebrate spring. Ansel Adams: Early Works will feature 41 photographic prints taken early in Adams’ career. Most museumgoers are only familiar with the heroic, high- gloss, high-contrast prints that Adams manufactured to order in the 1970s-80s, coinciding with the emergence of the first retail galleries devoted to photography. Much less familiar are the inti- mate prints, rich in the middle tones that Adams crafted earlier in his career. This exhibition focuses on the masterful small- scale prints he created from the 1920s into the 1950s. ansel adams, Moonrise Hernandez, New Mexico, 1941. Coinciding with the Ansel Photograph by Ansel Adams. Courtesy Center for Creative Photography, Adams exhibition, the museum the university of Arizona. Copyright 1941 the Ansel Adams Publishing rights fund. presents American horizons, East to West: Landscape Painting Jane Wilson and Robert Dash, April 26, 2015. and Photography. Drawn both this exhibition suggests the sup- from the LIM’s permanent collec- posedly timeless nature of a aBOuT THe LONG ISLaND MuSeuM tion and from notable private fixed American landscape is illu- Located at 1200 route 25A in Stony and museum loans, this exhibi- sory. Both exhibitions will be on Brook, the Long Island Museum is a tion focuses on the enduring display in the art museum Smithsonian Affiliate dedicated to landscape tradition in American through August 2, 2015. American history and art with a Long art. From 19th century artists The Visitors Center will reopen Island connection. the museum is open thursday through Saturday that include Frederic Edwin with their annual student art ex- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Church, William Sidney Mount, hibition colors of Long Island, from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission is Winslow Homer, and Thomas featuring original artwork by $10/, $7/seniors, and $5/students 6- Moran, to 20th and 21st century Long Island students in grades 17 and college students with I.D. for painters and photographers in- K through 12. Colors of Long more information call 751-0066 or cluding Ansel Adams, Jay Jaffee, Island will be on display through visit www.longislandmuseum.org.

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Smithtown Historical Society Happenings continued along the Nissequogue River and Ely Miller became the first reels, and freestyle Irish step around Stony Brook Harbor at American Aviator to die in com- dancing. Sing and listen to tradi- the turn of the 20th Century, bat. Hear about Smithtown’s tional Irish music performed live. extending Long Island’s Gold home-front response including Merriment for the whole family. Coast eastward to St. James. the creation of a Red Cross Frank Brush Barn, 211 Middle house on Main Street and a Monday, March 16 Country Rd., Smithtown. Reser- dedicated veterans unit at the Immigration Brings vations required, limited seating; State Hospital in Kings Park. Newcomers to Smithtown and please call (631) 265-6768. Kings Park Emerges as a Monday, March 30 MONDAYS IN MARch Distinct community. The Roaring 20’s Shake up FRee Lecture Series Learn how the L.I.R.R. pro- Smithtown only to have the frank Brush Barn vided a ticket to a fresh start with Depression put a Strangle hold 211 Middle Country rd. opportunity to build a new way on the Economy Smithtown, 7:30 p.m. of life for many families and how Learn how Prohibition was an Light refreshments served immigration led to a slow, but effort to stamp out the pernicious Brad Harris continues his steady, increase in the popula- influence of alcohol in daily liv- ongoing presentation of “A Look tion and the development of ing, but instead led to rum-run- into Smithtown’s Past.” cultural enclaves within the ning, speakeasies and a general hamlets of Smithtown. flouting of the law. Discover how Monday, March 2 the Stock Market crash in 1929 Smithtown Develops Its Own Monday, March 23 effected the lives of Smithtown- Gold coast of Great Estates and World War I Brings changes ers. St. James Emerges to Smithtown Learn how a number of opu- Learn how the impact of WWI lent estates were established first came to town when James TREE REMOVAL & CLEAN-UPS call today to Schedule SEASONED Your 2015 FIREWOOD landscaping Service “Get it while it’s hot!” • creative Landscape & design • fall clean-ups • spring clean-ups FREE Offer expires • Weekly maintenance • sod • Planting Local 3/17/15 • Irrigation • masonry • Brick Work Delivery$185 • Tree Pruning • Tree removal PER CORD FREE ESTIMATES DiGiovanna Bros. Landscaping, Inc. Owner Operated Over 20 Years by your 631-666-8485 Experience St. James Neighbor www.liturf.com Licensed & Insured OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2015 – 61 –

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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a Always needed are: Call for additional dates, times variety of programs during the Juice / Juice Boxes and movies. upcoming weeks and months. Canned Fruit /Fruit Cups The Library has updated their Baked Beans phone system with one number Peanut Butter / Jelly (360-2480) which will connect Shampoo / Conditioner callers to all four Library build- Toothpaste / Toilet Paper ings. The Main Branch, is located other non-perishables BOOK DISCuSSION GROuPS at 1 North Country Road, Smith- are also accepted Please register for these programs town. The Nesconset Branch Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion (Administration Business Office) ON exHIBIT NESCONSET is located at 148 Smithtown Long Island Room Tuesday, February 24, Blvd., Nesconset. The Commack CeLeBRaTING THe 2:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. Branch is located at 3 Indian 350th aNNIVeRSaRY Me Before you by Jojo Moyes Head Road, Commack. The OF SMITHTOWN Call for additional books, dates Kings Park Branch is located at 1 SMITHTOWN and times. No registration Church Street, Kings Park. Call To celebrate the 350th an- required for Library hours. niversary of Smithtown, the Long For more information visit the Island Room will highlight mate- Smithtown Book Discussion library website at rials related to the history of the Group www.smithlib.org. community and its people. This SMITHTOWN You may register at the above exhibit will be on view through- Thursday, February 19 phone number for programs un- out 2015. 10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. less otherwise noted. three Weissmans of Westport NeW MOVIe MaTINeeS by Cathleen Schine NESCONSET Call for additional books, dates NeIGHBORS HeLPING and times. No registration NeIGHBORS Wednesday, february 18, 1 p.m. The hundred-Foot Journey required FOOD DRIVe Rated: PG; Runtime: 120 min. a Novel Idea Book Discussion uRGeNT – HeLP NeeDeD!! Call for additional movies, dates SMITHTOWN Please donate your and times Wednesday, February 25, non-expired items to the 2:30-3:30 p.m. Smithtown Library SMITHTOWN White Queen by The Smithtown Main Building friday, february 20, 2 p.m. Philippa Gregory and the Nesconset Branch are The Judge registration encouraged. collecting items for Rated: R, Runtime: 140 min. The Smithtown Township friday, february 27, 2 p.m. Sports Pages Book Club emergency Food Pantry. SMITHTOWN Your donations are Get on up Call for books, dates and times greatly appreciated! Rated: PG-13, Runtime: No registration required (Please - no expired items!) 140 min. continued on page 64

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Library Programs continued from page 62 INDePeNDeNT FOR LIFe THe PeOPLe OF SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN thursday, february 19, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, february 25, 7 p.m. This seminar given by the When Richard Smythe (later Suffolk County Department of INTRODuCTION TO Smith) and his family settled the Health Services will provide a COMPuTeRS area of Long Island that would workshop on preventing falls to SMITHTOWN eventually be known as Smith- help keep you active and inde- Wednesday, february 25, town during the latter half of the pendent. Topics will include bal- 10:30 a.m. 17th century, they could not ance and strength training, vision Come to the new LearnLab have possibly envisioned how and medication review, how to and acquire basic knowledge dramatically the community buy footwear and how to keep about the computer! This is a would grow and change over your home environment safe. class for beginners, and will time. cover fundamental computer ter- Join Noel Gish, author (Smith- minology and perform hands-on town, New york, 1660-1929: tasks to discover the main func- Looking Back through the Lens), tions of a personal computer. historian and retired social studies teacher as he and Long Island TRIVIa NITe WeDDING PLaNNING 101 Room librarians Cathy Ball and NESCONSET SMITHTOWN Caren Zatyk present this illus- thursday, february 19, 7 p.m. thursday, february 26, 7 p.m. trated program about the ethnic Join Let’s Get quizzical for a Planning your dream wed- peopling of Smithtown. Drawing fun-filled night of trivia and ding? Don’t miss this chance to on historic demographics as well prizes. Test your knowledge in hear tips from the experts. Ad- as the personal recollections and the areas of pop culture, history, vice will focus on booking your photographs of several individu- music, movies and more! Con- venue and vendors, floral als, this program will provide a cerning bonus rounds: think arrangements, Pinterest and DIYs fundamental overview of Smith- books and libraries! Prizes will and much more! town’s cultural heritage. This pro- be awarded to the top two gram is in conjunction with teams. ONGOING Smithtown’s 350th anniversary aDuLT PROGRaMS Celebration. uPCYCLeD CORK WINe GLaSS CHaRMS aDuLT GaMe DaY SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN Monday, february 23, 7 p.m. fridays, february 20, 27 fee: $8 per person 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. BuS TRIP Create these charms straight NESCONSET TO THe PHILaDeLPHIa off the front page of Pinterest! Monday, february 23, 12-3 p.m. FLOWeR SHOW You will learn to use corks, beau- Call for additional dates and NESCONSET tiful beads and wire to create a times. tuesday, March 3, set of six wine charms. This We provide the space, tables 6:45 a.m -8 p.m. makes a lovely hostess gift and is and chairs. Bring your friends Depart: Nesconset Branch at great for use when entertaining! and board or card games to play. 7 a.m. arrive at show Space is limited and is available 10:30 a.m. INTRODuCTION TO on a first-come, first-served basis. fee: $75 per person WINDOWS 8.1 Lunch is on your own NESCONSET aDuLT WRITeRS GROuP Experience the magic of tuesday, february 24, 10 a.m. SMITHTOWN movies and horticulture as the Have a computer with Win- 1st tuesday of every month, 186th PHILADELPHIA FLOWER dows 8.1? Not sure how to use 7 p.m. SHOW celebrates the silver it? Come to this introductory Call for dates screen with a tribute to Holly- class to learn the basics of navi- Meet each month to share wood and the movies: Lights, gating the Windows 8.1 operat- ideas and get feedback on your Camera, BLooM! The Show fea- ing system. You may bring a latest efforts. Program is free and tures large-scale gardens, elabo- laptop to follow along with the open to all regardless of library rate landscapes and over-the-top demonstration, but it is not re- district. No registration required. floral creations. quired. continued on facing page

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continued General information is also avail- TEEN VOLuNTEER aRT GROuP able on the AARP website: OPPORTuNITIES SMITHTOWN www.aarp.org. Or call AARP A variety of volunteer opportu- tuesday, february 24, toll-free, (877) 846-3299. nities will be offered at the 12-2:15 p.m. Classes are open to all adult Library throughout the year. One Call for additional dates. drivers, regardless of age, that hour of community service will Weekly group will work on in- are Smithtown Library cardhold- be given. register for this pro- dependent projects. No registra- ers only, until one week prior to gram. Call for additional dates tion required. class, then open to all, space and volunteer opportunities. permitting. NESCONSET aaRP DeFeNSIVe Fee: non-refundable $20 for DRIVING CLaSSeS AARP members with a member- Spread the Warmth This Winter Volunteers! SMITHTOWN ship card or $25 for non-mem- thursday, March 12 bers (check made out to friday, february 20, 11-12 noon 10 a.m.-5 p.m. “AARP”). Phone, online and in- Create gift bags and fill them with tasty treats to be donated to NESCONSET person registration is ongoing. Call for dates and times residents of a Veterans home. Each teen will work with a child KINGS PARK tuesday and Wednesday, TeeN PROGRaMS to complete this craft. All partici- March 10 and 11, 10 a.m.-1:30 GRaDeS 6-12 pants will receive a certificate. p.m. Must attend both days. The Smithtown Library offers a NESCONSET Call for additional dates and variety of programs geared toward tuesday, february 24, 4-5 p.m. times teens. Join one or join all – you’re Community service credit will The Smithtown Library will sure to have a great time! (regis- be given to attendees. host AARP Defensive Driving. tration is required.) continued on following page

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Library Programs continued from page 65 Tangled home. SMITHTOWN Rated: PG; Runtime: Book Sale Room Volunteers 100 minutes BaBY BOuNCe Monday, february 23 , 6-7 p.m. NESCONSET Teen volunteers will help keep FaMILY GaMe DaY (Birth-11 months w/adult) the sale room in order. Tasks in- SMITHTOWN Saturday, february 21, clude straightening of sale items (For families w/children 10:30 a.m. on shelves, alphabetizing books, under 12) Join us for a program espe- boxing books for shipment and friday, february 20, 5-5:45 p.m. cially for babies! There will be more. Call Mr. Salas at 360-2480 Call for additional dates songs, props and most of all, fun! x128 for more details; space is and times. limited. Community service Play games at the Library with GOOD CLeaN CaRVING credit will be given to attendees. a variety of board games from SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) classics to some new favorites. Monday, february 23, 4:30 p.m. TeeN BOOK DISCuSSION Adults are welcome to stay. No Mount Rushmore is an amaz- SMITHTOWN registration required. ing monument that is carved on Monday, february 23, 4-5 p.m. the side of a mountain in South Eleanor and Park by Rainbow JuNIOR MaKeRSPaCe Dakota. Learn about how it was Rowell. Books are available at SMITHTOWN (8-12 years) created and then try carving a the Smithtown Main Building thursday, february 19, 4:30 p.m. simple face on a bar of soap. It is Circulation Desk. This title is rec- Tinker in this one-of-a-kind lab easy and fun to do. ommended for grades 9 and up that explores science, simple by School Library Journal. mechanics, elements of design MIx IT uP and other creative projects. The SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult) SNOWY OWL possibilities are limited only by Wednesday, february 25, PeRLeR BeaD PROJeCT your imagination. 2:30 p.m. SMITHTOWN Join us for storytime and art Wednesday, february 25, CHINeSe NeW YeaR activities that will encourage cre- 4-5 p.m. CeLeBRaTION ativity and artistic exploration. Perler beads are plastic cylin- NESCONSET (5-7 years) ders that may be arranged in thursday, february 19, 3 p.m. patterns then fused together with Celebrate Chinese New Year an iron. All you need to bring is with stories and bring good luck your skill and imagination… to your home when you make a we’ll do the ironing. colorful dragon puppet. Dress to make a mess. MuTT-I-GReeS PeT PaRaDe CHILDReN’S PROGRaMS SMITHTOWN Register in person, online or HaPPY CHINeSe NeW YeaR (For families with children by phone for all Children’s Pro- SMITHTOWN under 12) grams – 360-2480 unless other- (For families with children Saturday, April 11, 2-3 p.m. wise noted. Call the library for under 12) Do you have a pet you want to dates and times and age restric- thursday, february 19, show off? Bring your pet to the tions for ALL programs. 6:30-8:30 p.m. annual Smithtown Library Pet Visit the Library website at Come to the Library during Parade! In addition to the parade www.smithlib.org for a complete these hours and complete some there will be other activities, in- program listing and additional cool crafts to celebrate the Chi- cluding face painting and crafts. details or go to the library and nese New Year! No registration All participants will receive a pick up a program flyer. required. certificate. All types of pets are Note: Each child must have welcome. For safety purposes, his/her own Library card to regis- SPReaD THe WaRMTH children must be accompanied ter for programs. THIS WINTeR by an adult and pets must be on NESCONSET (10-12 years) a leash or in a cage, wagon or FaMILY MOVIeS friday, february 20, 11 a.m. other container. We also ask that SMITHTOWN Join us for this community you clean up after your pets. (For families w/children service project to create gift bags under 12) that we’ll fill with tasty treats and Visit www.smithlib.org for a Saturday, february 21, 2:30 p.m. donate to residents of a Veterans’ complete listi of library offerings.

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DESIGN IDEAS: Long Island Winter – and Decorating by Natalie Weinstein, ASID

In the early part of Janu- ary, we all prepared for a blizzard and were told to stay home while it occurred. If you were fortunate enough to have someone shovel or plow you out, you had time to marvel at how the pace of our life changed as we watched the snow transform the landscape. We had a chance to enjoy our home’s warm and cozy spots, our kitchen and the comfort food it produced, our den been on top of things, believe in complishment, but it will spur where we could cuddle up and order and maintenance, make you on to do more. Every large relax, our bedroom where we your bed and put the dishes in task, even yours, can be accom- could take a very long awaited the dishwasher every morning, plished by breaking it down into afternoon nap, our bathroom arrange your clothes by color “chewable bites.” This mindset is where a warm soak in the tub and season, and alphabetize the road to success. beckoned. your soups in the pantry because So what are some realistic Ah – so nice to be home – a you actually have one, please tasks you can accomplish? blessed event, although it had to raise your hand. I don’t see any 1. Do that pantry! (if you have be thrust upon us. That was then, hands, so all of you really should one) and since then, the snows of Jan- keep reading. 2. Clean out the refrigerator. uary and February have kept us Here’s a new scenario. On the 3. Paint a room (not a two-story home more than we expected or next snow day, day off, or any hallway). wanted. Maybe this time, we day you decide, why not think 4. Clean out the front hall start to look around – really look about remedying some of your closet. around. We open a closet (some home to-dos that only require 5. Clean off the dining room call it the dark hole) and can’t time and a new mindset? What if table. find what we’re looking for. We the comfort food, nap and bub- 6. Clean off your desk or work check in the pantry (if we actu- ble bath were rewards? Rewards, area (When you do, create a ally have one) and realize that you query? Yep – rewards for a “wish” list and a “needs” list half the soups have long past ex- job well done. Job, you ask? But and check your bank account pirations dates. We now realize of course, you know the answer. to see what can be accom- we’re down to two “safe” chairs If you profess to not know – I’ll plished this spring). to sit on in the kitchen, and the tell you, as you knew I would. 7. Clean out that “dark hole” den sofa is looking sadder than START WITH ONE – one and donate! we are. How did this all happen drawer, one shelf, one pile of pa- 8. Clean out the bathroom van- when we weren’t there? pers on your desk. I know that if ity and discard what’s ex- Our powers of observation you’re determined, that activity pired – safely. have not failed us, my dear read- will lead to another ONE. Once 9. Do your night stand. ers. We know that time, dollars you decide on the worst offend- 10. Get rid of those old maga- and our priority list of other im- ers (or least offenders) that can zines and expired coupons. portant daily life events just got be quickly accomplished, set 11. Venture into the basement, in the way. So forgive yourself for aside a time when nothing else garage, mud room, or attic letting things go this far – but not will interfere (that means shut off with a notepad and make a too much. If this scenario doesn’t the cell phone). You will not only list of priorities. apply to you because you’ve feel a sense of immediate ac- continued on page 82

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continued paper and cardboard, wood ash, the moss and combine. Then or cut any new growth that may straw, hair trimmings, dust from paint the mixture on the pot. Set have started to grow. the vacuum cleaner, shredded in a shaded place. Just wait until This is the perfect time of year cotton or woolen cloth, and it has the look you desire. You to start that compost pile you ‘green’ materials such as grass can do the same thing with just have always dreamed about clippings (minus chemicals any plain yogurt. Paint it on the pot (right?). It really is one of the best chemicals and in thin layers) dry or soak the pot in water first things you can do for your pond sludge and manure. Do not for a more subtle look. Another plants. Just keep a bowl or plas- add diseased or pesticide treated method to try is to simply sub- tic grocery bag by the sink and plants, weeds and seed heads, merge a pot in a large tub of as you prepare your fruits and meat, bones or dairy products, water. Make sure the tub is in a vegetables, toss the peels and human or pet waste. Turn the sunny spot. Eventually algae will scraps inside, coffee and tea pile from time to time and water grow on the surface of the pot. grounds also. You really do not if necessary. That is about it. Replenish the water as it evapo- have to get fancy, just pick an If you like the aged, mossy rates until the desired effect is out-of-the-way, relatively sunny look that old terra-cotta pots get, achieved. spot and dump your scraps. Put you can get that look on your Happy Spring. some garden soil or prepared new pots in just weeks. Combine compost on top of the scraps, to moss (from your garden) or sheet Editor’s Note: get things started, and water moss with buttermilk. Tear moss June Liardi, a St. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of three sons. well. It can be that easy. Keep into small pieces, removing any June will be writing articles on gardening, adding ingredients such as dead debris such as sticks or dirt. Pour nature related craft projects and family ac- leaves, wood chips, plant debris, buttermilk into a bowl and add tivities.

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What Does 2015 Have In Store for Investors? by Scott Posner, CfP, want to take a close look at your CrPC, A.A.M.S. bonds and other fixed-rate in- If you’re an investor, you prob- vestments. As you probably ably had a pretty good year in know, when interest rates rise, 2014. But what’s in store for the value of existing bonds typi- 2015? cally falls because investors It’s essentially impossible to won’t pay full price for your make precise predictions about bonds when they can get newly the performance of the financial issued ones that pay higher rates. markets – but it is possible to One way to combat the effects of identify those economic condi- rising rates is to build a “ladder” tions and market forces that may consisting of short-, intermedi- help shape outcomes in the in- ate- and long-term bonds. With vestment world for 2015. By such a ladder, you’ll be able to paying close attention to these sults in 2015. Third, stocks – at redeem your maturing short-term conditions and forces, you can least large-company stocks – are bonds and reinvest them in the gain some valuable insights as to still reasonably valued, as meas- new, higher-paying bonds. what investment moves might ured by their price-to-earnings make sense for you. Here are a ratios (P/E). Given these factors, • Look for investment few of these moves: you might want to think about opportunities abroad. adding quality stocks to your Although economic growth • Consider adding stocks. holdings – assuming, of course, has been slow in parts of the With stock prices having these stocks can help meet your world, especially China, many climbed higher and higher for needs for a balanced portfolio. countries have now initiated more than five years, you might And be aware that even the most policies to spur economic be wondering if it’s time to scale favorable conditions can’t assure growth. These actions can create back on your ownership of equi- a continued run-up in stock opportunities for international ties. After all, no “bull” market prices, which can and will fluc- equity investments. Keep in lasts forever. Still, some factors tuate. mind, though, that international point to continued strength for investing involves particular stocks over the long term. First, • Prepare for rising interest rates. risks, such as currency fluctua- we are seeing signs of improving For several years, interest rates tions and political and economic economic growth; employment have been at, or near, historical instability. So if you are consider- gains and low oil prices are giv- lows. Given the strengthening ing foreign investments, you may ing consumers more confidence, economy, and the decreased want to consult with a financial leading to a boost in spending. need for stimulus, the Federal professional. Second, corporate earnings –a Reserve may well raise short- There are no guarantees, but key driver of stock prices – were term interest rates in 2015, per- by following the above sugges- quite strong in the second half of haps as early as this summer. But tions, you may be able to take 2014, and companies appear long-term rates may start rising advantage of what looks to be a poised to show more good re- even before then, so you may continued on page 82

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Dehydration During the Winter Season by Mercy Kenny, know when you’re dehydrated? A Why is staying hydrated so few warning signs are dry mouth, crucial for everyone, especially flushed skin, fatigue, headache for the elderly? The human body and dizziness. Of course you depends a great deal on water don’t want to wait for these for survival. Your brain is com- symptoms to occur. posed of 95% water, your blood Now that you know how im- 82% and your lungs close to portant staying hydrated is, even 90%. lt makes up more than half in the winter, make sure those your body weight! In order for you love are staying hydrated as every cell, tissue and organ to well. If you are caring for some- function efficiently you need a one, try adding some water into sufficient amount of good old their daily routine. You can do H2O. Water is the most impor- this by adding tea, milk or juice tant nutrient in the body. lt is es- with meals. Have a full glass of sentially needed for proper cracked from the cold and arid water with medications. Make health, growth and development. winter air. This should make you sure water is always around ei- Not only do human beings need wonder about what’s going on ther at their bedside or even water to live, every single living inside of our bodies during this while watching television. Try organism needs a certain amount season. One of the reasons why snacks with high water content of it to survive. people become dehydrated in such as jello and melons. Also, lt is important to remember the winter is because they feel broth-based soup is always good water helps maintain balance they are not sweating enough. on any cold winter day. So re- throughout the body. Just the The truth is we sweat the same member to stay hydrated year slightest drop in body water can depending on the intensity of the round and your body will thank cause catastrophic complications activity we are engaged in. The you. throughout the body. lt can also difference is that the cold air can effect your concentration, reduce make the sweat dry quicker; thus Editor’s Note: strength, endurance and cause leaving us to believe we have not Mercy Kenny, owner of Mercy’s some painful cramping. There is sweat as much. Everyone has ex- homemaker & Companion Services, has perienced getting cold hands been working in the healthcare field for an estimated 75% of people that over 35 years. She has been caring for are at least mildly dehydrated. and feet in the winter. Do you the elderly throughout her career as both The most common symptom of know why this is? lt’s because a certified nursing assistant and as a this is chronic fatigue. the body is conserving heat and home health aide; many of which reside Generally people worry more energy by drawing the blood to in her own hometown right here in St. James. you can visit her website at about dehydration during the your core. In result the body’s re- www.MercyshCServices.com and view summer time. So then why is it sponse to thirst is decreased. what services they provide. there you important to keep it in mind dur- When we aren’t alerted we are will find testimonials from just a few of ing the winter time too? Think feeling hydrated, and tend to the many grateful families she has drink less. However, the body is worked with over the years. Any about your skin in the winter questions call 584-2001. time. lt often becomes dry and in fact dehydrated. How do you Rest, Restore, Rejuvenate! The Healing Affects of Sound Therapy FREE LECTURE ON MARCH 3 For thousands of years till pres- at 7 p.m. on Sound Healing Ther- 127-20B Smithtown Blvd. in ent day, cultures across the world apy. Donna will explain and Nesconset. Call Donna at 848- have used sound to celebrate all demonstrate how the frequencies 8856 for additional information. passages of life. Dating back to of sound with the use of tuning Donna L. Nesteruk, is a li- the Egyptians, sound has also forks and other sound instru- censed acupuncturist and NC- been used for healing. Join St. ments create powerful healing af- CAOM board certified. She is a James resident Donna L. fects. certified instructor and practi- Nesteruk, L. Ac., for a FREE one- The lecture will take place at tioner of the Acutonics tuning hour lecture on Tuesday, March 3 Family Tree Yoga and Wellness, fork healing system.

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Getting a Hearing Test Just May Help Your Heart by William Kent In recognition of American Heart Month, it is suggested that “...the inner ear is so by keeping track of your hearing sensitive to health, it may help you monitor your heart. There is a definite blood flow that it awareness and link between car- is possible that diovascular and hearing health. abnormalities New research out of the Univer- sity of Wisconsin has confirmed in the cardiovascular this link between hearing and system could be heart health, and suggests that hearing loss may be an early sign noted here earlier than in less sensitive of cardiovascular disease in parts of the body...” seemingly healthy middle aged people. The study also showed that hearing loss is common in with low frequency hearing loss ing them, you feel so comfort- people over the age of 40. should be regarded as a risk for able that you forget they are This same research is in line cardiovascular events, and ap- there; they become part of you in with earlier findings of Dr. David propriate referrals should be con- no time. If size is an issue, there Friedland, MD, PhD, Professor sidered. Further, research not are instruments that are invisible. and Vice-Chair of Otolaryngol- only shows that hearing loss is Really you cannot see them in ogy and Communication Sci- affiliated with cardiovascular dis- your ear; as hard as you try to ences at the Medical College of ease, it is also linked to other spot them, you can’t. Wisconsin in Milwaukee who chronic illness as well including For more information about explains this link: “the inner ear diabetes, Alzheimers, moderate hearing loss, and for your better is so sensitive to blood flow that chronic kidney disease and de- overall health, get a Hearing Test it is possible that abnormalities pression. annually. Most health insurance in the cardiovascular system Left untreated, hearing loss ad- plans cover annual testing with could be noted here earlier than versely affects quality of life, little to no out-of-pocket ex- in less sensitive parts of the earnings and physical/emotional pense. You never know, it may body.” well-being. Luckily, the over- change your life. In Friedland’s own 2009 pub- whelming majority of people lished study, he and fellow re- with hearing loss can be helped Editor’s Note: and receive significant benefit William Kent is the Director of Long searches found that audiogram Island hearing, an Audiology and patterns correlate strongly with from hearing instruments. The in- hearing Instrument Practice. With offices cerebrovascular and peripheral struments of today are nothing located in Smithtown/Nesconset, Levit- and arterial disease and may rep- like mom and dad or your grand- town and hicksville, they can be reached parents wore. Today’s technology at 1-800-698-5200 for additional infor- resent the need for a screening mation or to schedule an appointment. test to identify those at risk. They is so advanced and good, that in Consultations are complimentary. even concluded that patients just a short period of time wear-

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Biokinetic Interaction by Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio active motor muscle power. The spine is one link in a When imbalance or struc- biomechanical kinetic chain tural problems are underly- where movement at one joint ing – destructive torque, influences movement at other bending and shaving stresses joints in the chain. This chain can effect and damage the ki- extends from the feet, ankles, netic chain. This can lead to knees, hips, pelvis and spine. numerous back problems or The musculoskeletal system increase and accentuate pre- is a mechanism of integrated existing ones. and interrelated components. Your Doctor of Chiropractic In many patients their back is well educated in the field of pain is caused by postural fa- biokinetic interaction and is tigue and spinal strain. This able to find and work towards stress can often be traced to correcting the cause of your altered biomechanics of other spinal trouble. structures, example the hip, knee, ankle, tibia, foot, etc. Editor’s Note: The complexities of bioki- Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio is a chiropractor practicing at 105 Lake Avenue netic interaction are vividly So. in Nesconset. She was the demonstrated during locomo- founder of the St. James Walking club tion, which requires a normal and was a former president of the St. rhythmic sequence of flexion James Chamber of Commerce. for and extension, balanced be- further information, call 979-9854. tween ligament support and ANNE MARIE LISA Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio Certiﬁed Nutritional Counselor, CHIROPRACTOR Reiki Practitioner, Intuitive Guide 105 Lake Ave, Nesconset, NY 11767 979-9854 631-525-1045 www.AMLisa.com Expert nutritional advice for children and adults • Attain sustainable weight loss ™ • Increase energy • Improve immune health • Learn how nutritional changes help alleviate chronic illnesses CHIROPRACTIC Reiki – • A Japanese technique for stress reduction, relaxation and tranquility FAMILY & PERSONAL CARE Intuitive Guidance – Natural & Effective Treatment for: • Explore what keeps you from achieving your desired goals Chronic Pain Conditions • Awaken your own inner healing capabilities Sports, Auto and Job-related Injuries • Develop your true potential • Experience meditations that promote inner MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED peace and strength EVENING & SATURDAY HOURS Nourishment for the Body Mind and Spirit

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Blackie The Cat by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos A friend of mine has a snowy white cat then lives five, four and three Who believe it or not he calls “Blackie” Blackie gave away free Now if I told you that this cat can count When he fell from the top I know you’d call me wacky of a California red tree\

one day my friend was talking to Blackie Now that left Blackie And told him he had nine lives With lives two and one Now Blackie flipped and finally slipped And from then on Because he thought he heard nine wives he didn’t have too much fun

At the time Blackie was sitting Today Blackie is much, older and wiser on a very high gate And doesn’t leave much to chance And when he slipped Now he just eats, sleeps and feels secure he lowered his total lives to eight. With maybe an occasional romance.

Lives seven and six But unlike Blackie I don’t have nine lives Were lost pretty quick And I cherish the one I was given When Blackie was chased twice But like Blackie I got older and wiser By a mongrel name Slick And want to relax and go right on livin!

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Pantry Donations Staller Center should make most of your investment decisions based on long- continued from page 22 continued from page 49 term considerations, it’s always a • Tomato Sauce eMeRSON STRING QuaRTeT good idea to be attuned to what’s • Peanut Butter and Jelly Tuesday, April 14, 8 pm happening in the world around All Boxed Pastas and Baby Food RECITAL HALL - $48 you – and to respond appropri- Bring in the spring with an un- ately. Other items: forgettable night of chamber Soaps - Hand & Shower, Editor’s Note: music featuring the critically ac- Money Matters is a monthly feature writ- Shampoo claimed Emerson quartet in its ten by Scott Posner, CfP, CrPC, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes last concert on the Staller Center A.A.M.S., an investment representative Baby Diapers & Baby Wipes season. The Emerson String with Edward Jones Investments. this 130- year-old firm has over 10,000 offices quartet has nine Grammy Your donations are much ap- around the world with one here in town Awards, three Gramophone at 542 North Country road in the old St. preciated. I’m looking for the Awards, the coveted Avery Fisher James School house. Mr. Posner has serv- small donations that don’t war- Prize, and an international repu- iced both rant a drive to Smithtown; the tation for groundbreaking cham- personal and institutional investors for one can of tuna or baked beans, over 27 years. for more information, a ber music projects and schedule of free investment classes or to a box of pasta, one bottle of correlated recordings. request topics for future columns, call shampoo, anything that will help 862-2020. someone in need. Thank you in JaRROD SPeCTOR advance for your generosity. For A LITTLE hELP FROM MY additional information, call me FRIENDS Design Ideas at 862-9000. Saturday, April 18, 8 pm continued from page 68 RECITAL HALL - $36 12. Call a consignment shop The Recital Hall will transform (hint, hint) and get rid of your STEM Program into a cabaret theater, when Jar- mother’s, mother-in-law’s continued from page 27 rod Spector, who starred as and “who-knows-who’s” stuff Campers will draw upon forensic Frankie Valli for six years in you inherited and get some science to examine a crime Broadway’s Jersey Boys, pays money for your next home scene and solve a camp “mys- tribute to some of his favorite project. tery;” build a bottle rocket based singers. Also a star of the Broad- Done with one, two, or all on the laws of physics; delve into way hit Beautiful: the Carole twelve? Now you can reward earth science by examining ex- King Musical, Spector comes to yourself! I’ll even throw in one treme weather conditions such Staller Center celebrating his chocolate chip cookie for every as lightning, tornadoes and hurri- album “A Little Help From My task completed (only one, mind canes; and become amateur pa- Friends: Live at 54 BELOW.” you) if you bring a before & after photo to me at Uniquely Natalie leontologists, astronomers and aLONZO KING or Natalie Weinstein Design As- eco-scientists. LINeS BaLLeT sociates. Ralph Pepe, director of sum- Sunday, May 3, 7 pm So, let it snow! mer programs at Harbor Country MAIN STAGE - $42 (Did I really say that?) Day, added: “Throughout Camp This celebrated contemporary Harbor’s 20 plus years, we’ve ballet company from the San Editor’s Note: worked to combine a ‘tradi- Francisco Bay area has been Natalie Weinstein, Allied ASID interior tional’ camp experience with ac- designer, talk show host, author, speaker guided by Alonzo King since and president of Natalie Weinstein ademic enrichment 1982. King is a visionary chore- Design Associates in St. James, Ny, since opportunities. Camp Harbor ographer who collaborates with 1973, and owner of the newly opened strives to provide a perfect bal- noted composers, musicians, boutique uniquely Natalie in St. James, ance of summer fun and educa- Ny., where you will find fine furnishings and visual artists, creating works and accessories for your home. visit tional experiences.” that imbue classical ballet with www.natalieweinstein.com, for full Camp Harbor runs from June new expressive potential. service interior design. Join www.natal- 29 through August 14, 2015, iesclub.com for frEE and get professional with total schedule flexibility. For design advice, along with frEE seminars, more information about Camp tips, learning products and discounts. Money Matters Listen for Design Tips by Natalie on Harbor, call 584-5555 or visit continued from page 72 WALK 97.5 fM, or for more information www.campharbor.org. fairly favorable investment envi- please call 631-862-6198 or email at ronment for 2015. While you [email protected]

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2015 MEMBERS OF THE ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Please Support These Chamber of Commerce Member Businesses all shores mortgage Gyrodyne company of america reliance real estate & mortgage alpine Pastry shop Harbor collision re/max Beyond american real estate Henrietta Homes & Properties renewal By anderson of Long Island artpix studio Inside-Out kitchens, Baths & more r.j.k. Gardens autonomousdesign, Ltd. jBL Home Improvements rocco’s Pizza & Pasta Barattini Productions jeI Learning center at stony Brook ronald villano designs, Inc. - dj entertainment kiddie academy of nesconset architect joseph a. Bollhofer, esq. king O’rourke auto Group saf-T-swim - smithtown Branch funeral Homes The knox school scientific Pest management The Bristal assisted Living Lesco construction seiskaya Ballet at Lake Grove The Little Gym of smithtown dr. raymond semente - Bullseye Beverage Long Island Hearing chiropractor c.a.P.e.s. - child advocacy Long Island Tax savers shaggy dog couture & Parent empowerment services maginniss Inc. / re/max Beyond shaolin self defense center capital Graphics of L.I. marsh and Gaffner, P.c. - Law sivana salon capo design Build max exposure social media smithtown children’s foundation charles m. Palma, cLu, chfc, spage’s Pharmacy msfs, LuTf, cLTc mazelis Landscape contracting corp. spuntino Brick Oven Pizza chevrolet of smithtown medical Probiotics restaurant/Bar chiropractic Healthcare of st. james mercedes Benz of smithtown st. catherine of siena chorus Line dance studio medical center metro realty services/ costco Wholesale jeremy Hackett st. james dental/ drs. donahue, segnini The crafter’s Table mills Pond nursing and creative Windows rehabilitation center st. james fire department dance ‘n’ Things mister softee/david keller st. james florist & Gift shop daniel Gale - sotheby’s International morecraft construction co. st. james funeral Home daniel r. Bracciodieta & associates ms cureiosity’s closet st. james jewelry shoppe deBarbieri associates murraymade Photography st. james Lumber del fuego - Tex mex kitchen natalie Weinstein design associates st. james Pasta & Pork and Tequila rowena & dave nedvin/ st. james Pizza doda’s Gold shield catering signature Premier Properties st. james rehabilitation & donald e. Goldstein associates - nissequogue fire department Healthcare financial services nissequogue Golf club strike force maintenance corp. dowling knipfing & klein agency north shore Orthodontics suffolk federal credit union eddie’s Power equipment Ogden’s design and Planting sunshack Tanning salon edward jones Investments / P. deBlasio Builders Td Bank scott Posner Physical Therapy & Beyond Teachers federal credit union elite fabrication Purity spa Times Beacon record newspapers energy Interactive fitness rda Landscape architecture Total family dentistry of st. james essenfeld & co./cPa The Trattoria faith auto Works up In smoke BBQ family & Personal counseling v.f.W. Post 395 flowerfield celebrations vazac contracting corp. G. smith electrical services victorian fence George’s Innovative Inflatables villa sorrento restaurant & caterers Lawrence Glazer/ Windmill Oil Tank service new York Life Insurance Your companion & Homemaker Grape culture Wine & spirits services Graphics du jour/Our Town

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Liam James Martin Valentina Perciballi Congratulations to Happy Birthday Liam James Martin who wishes go out to celebrated his 16th Valentina Perciballi, of birthday on December St. James, who will cele- 22, 2014. Liam is the brate her 2nd birthday grandson of Mr. and on February 22, 2015. Mrs. Joseph Martin, Sr. The parents of (Margie and Chickie) of Valentina Perciballi St. James and son of wish to send the happi- Joseph, Jr. and Abbey est of 2nd birthday angelo and Kay Cuccia Martin of Port Jefferson. wishes her way! Liam celebrated his “valentina you make Kobata and Cuccia birthday with a great every day special! We luncheon with his par- love watching you grow Exchange Wedding Vows ents, friends and older and learn. you amaze us Kay Kobata, daughter of Celia Kobata, and An- brother Connor and sis- daily! We know you are gelo Cuccia, son of Anthony and Vivian Cuccia, ter Shannon. going to be a fantastic are happy to announce their marriage on January God Bless you Liam. big sister. happy Birth- 4, 2015. The couple exchanged vows at Sts. Happy birthday to day to our little angel Philip and James Church in St. James. A reception Liam from your family face!” followed at The Hamlet in Commack. and friends in St. James. – Love, Mama and Dada The bride was attended to by her maid of honor and best friend, Sandra Costa. The bridal party consisted of the couple’s daughters: brides- support Your Local merchanats... maids Samantha, Sabrina, Sophia and Karol and flowergirls Kylie and Bella. The groom’s best man was his brother Peter Cuccia. Shop Kay, a stay at home mom, is back in college. Angelo is one of the owners of Alpine Pastry Shoppe in Smithtown. The couple, who reside in St. James, has been together for five years and Locally! have a daughter Bella who is 2 years and 4 months. Bella has five sisters, Karol and Kylie from Kay’s side and Samantha, Sabrina and Sophia from Angelo’s. The couple honeymooned at Jade Mountain in St. Lucia. We join with Kay and Angelo’s family, friends and neighbors in wishing them much happiness.

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Callaghan / French Engaged Patricia Callaghan, of St. mathematics teacher in the James, NY, and Thomas Diocese of Brooklyn. Callaghan of Mt. Laurel, NJ, are Dan is a graduate of the Uni- happy to announce the engage- versity of Scranton and works ment of their daughter, Kerri to as a broker for the Bullen Insur- Daniel French, son of Gary and ance Group. Meg French of Huntington, NY. A summer 2015 wedding is Kerri is a 2002 graduate of planned. Smithtown High School and Please join us in wishing holds dual Masters degrees in Kerri and Dan a lifetime of hap- Accounting and Education. piness. She is currently a high school

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New Stamp Issues submitted by the St. James Post office Mother’s and Father’s Day cards, Valen- Black heritage Series tine’s Day cards, ROBERT ROBINSON TAYLOR birthday cards, sym- The 38th stamp in pathy cards, think- the Black Heritage ing-of-you cards — series honors archi- for all occasions tect and educator when a beautiful robert robinson stamp is fitting. taylor (1868-1942). For more than three VINTAGE TuLIP decades, Taylor su- The U.S. Postal pervised the design Service issued the and construction of vintage tulip, an all- the Tuskegee Insti- occasion, two- tute in Alabama, ounce stamp, while also oversee- available to accom- ing the school’s pro- modate the weight grams in industrial of heavy invitations education and the for weddings and building trades. He other celebrations, is believed to have greeting cards, and been both the first mailings such as black graduate of small gifts that re- the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and quire extra postage. the country’s first academically trained black archi- The stamp art fea- tect. tures an elaborate floral line drawing VINTAGE ROSE of a tulip similar to The U.S. Postal Service issued the vintage rose, a the design of the 2015 Vintage Rose Forever stamp. Forever stamp. This all-occasion stamp can be used All these stamps are available at the St. James Post for wedding RSVP cards and thank you notes, Office.

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St. James Chamber’s Winter Gala Was Great St. James Chamber members and invited guests enjoyed the Chamber’s annual Winter Gala held at Flowerfield on Saturday, January 17, 2015. With great food and wonderful company, the evening was a huge success. 2014 President Ryan McKenna welcomed everyone and called up the 2015 Board of Directors. After the annual Swearing-In ceremony for the 2015 Board of Directors by Joseph Bollhofer, Esq.; Board Member and Parade Coordi- nator Kerry Maher invited the businesses to participate in this year’s upcoming 2015 St. Patrick’s Day Parade (Saturday, March 14) and announced this year’s Grand Marshal – The Caligiuri family. continued on following page

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Past President and 2014 Chairman of the Board Lawrence Glazer of New York Life, presented Ryan McKenna of Shaolin Self Defense Center with his Pres- ident’s plaque for 2014. Special thanks to Flowerfield Celebrations (a chamber member) for a lovely evening. All the guests were thrilled – fabulous food and superior service.

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continued If you are interested in joining the St. James Chamber of Commerce, call the Chamber office at 584-8510, and leave a message. You can also visit their website at www.StJamesChamber.org, download an application and view their calendar of upcoming events.

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COmmACk, NY: commercial stand alone 3,100 sq. ft. COmmErCIAL INvEStmENt PrO- building set on a half acre plus lot with 34 parking spaces, PErtY – 3 stores, One store is a wet full basement and outside entrance. The building was a store, available for lease as a deli restaurant in the past and the septic system and grease which has been in the same location trap, vent ducts needed for a restaurant are still in place. since 1956. centrally located and The present business occupying the building is a retail a pedestrian friendly in st. james, ad- business that will vacate. Asking Price is $1,300,000. jacent to king kullen. Confidentiality agreement necessary to view; do not mAkE AN OFFEr contact occupant of the space. StArt A CONvErSAtION!

lAND mAStIC, NY: 3 Bed- room, 2 full Bath ranch HEAD OF tHE set on a shy quarter HArbOr acre; very low mainte- bUILDINg LOt nance. fenced-in rear 2.42 flat buildable yard, paver patio, above acres the perfect ground pool, generous location for the off-street parking, beauti- Home of Your fully landscaped. fire- dreams. place in living room, $475,000. hardwood floors, carpeted bedrooms. air conditioned, fans. musT www.searchingLongIslandnY.com see! Asking $259,000. to view the interactive photo floor plan.

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Michael Martin D’Andre Dec. 11, 1922-Jan. 12, 2015 the D’Andre family is saddened to announce the nity relations director for passing of our loved one, former Suffolk County the Suffolk County Parks New york Legislator and successful Entrepreneur: Department. In 1982 he the honorable Michael Martin D’Andre, on January ran for a seat in the Suffolk 12, 2015 at the age of 92. County Legislature and We are grateful to God for the blessed life he gave after serving 15 years was to Michael while here on earth and his embrace of elected presiding officer in Former Suffolk County Michael who now rests in heaven. 1999. D’Andre sponsored Legislator –THE D’ANDRE FAMILY the smoking ban in 1983, Michael D’andre one of the most aggressive anti-tobacco laws in the Michael D’Andre, born a fraternal twin, in Glen country. Cove, NY on December 11, 1922, was the youngest The Honorable Michael Martin D’Andre reposed at of six children. At the age of 19 he enlisted in the US the St. James Funeral Home’s South Chapel where a Air Force. eulogy and funeral service was held. A Military Burial In 1965 D’Andre, who had a lifelong passion for followed at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, plants and landscaping, founded Hither Brook Horti- NY. cultural Center and Nursery in St. James, which in- Survivors include his wife, Madeline; daughters cluded a scientific diagnostic lab for soil analysis, Carla D’Andre of Coconut Grove, Florida and Michele plant identification, disease and insect problems. After McMenamin, of Manalapan, New Jersey; a son, Mark selling the nursery in 1977, finding retirement not to D’Andre, of Taft, Texas; and four grandchildren. He his liking, he served as a legislative aid and commu- was preceded in death by his youngest child, David. Patricia Calcado Patricia Calcado, of Smithtown, NY, passed away on Church, Smithtown. Interment January 14, 2015 at the age of 54. She was a Senior followed at St. Charles Ceme- VP of US Trust and a prominent business women in tery. In lieu of flowers donations the Long Island banking community. Beloved wife of can be made to United Cerebral Jack. Loving mother of James, Kevin and Jaclyn. Cher- Palsy of Nassau County ished daughter of Marlene and Jack Costello. Adored www.ucpn.org sister of Margaret Annunziato, Mary Beth (Michael) Arrangements were entrusted Carey, and Kelly (Dale) Gardner. Dear aunt of Eliza- to the professional care of the beth, Thomas, Mairead, Sean, Grace, Emma, Anthony, Branch Funeral Home of Smith- Keith, Kiara, Shayla and Brandon. town and the Vigliante family. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C. Patricia Calcado

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INtErIOr DESIgN mUSIC LESSONS marianne koke Spuntino brick Oven • Creative Windows Drum Lessons Daniel gale / Sotheby’s Pizza • restaurant • bar 347 Lake avenue with John miceli 499 Lake avenue 420 north country road 366-0212 240-0690 or email: 584-6600, ext 206 686-6700 [email protected] Natalie Weinstein Jill mcDowell St. James Pizza Design Associates Douglas Elliman 739 middle country road 455 Lake avenue OPtOmEtrY real Estate 979-9600, fax: 979-9610 Uniquely Natalie / Stony brook 996 jericho Tpke., quality Consignment vision World smithtown villa Sorrento 176 second st. 2194a nesconset Hwy. 858-6985, 516-316-2000 823 middle country road 862-6198, fax: 862-7834 stony Brook - 246-5468 265-9865 David & rowena Nedvin Signature Premier voila! the bistro JEWELrY PEtS Grooming/Supplies Properties 244 Lake avenue St. James Jewelry 7 W. main st., smithtown 584-5686 Shoppe Pet Expressions Pet Spa Shaggy Dog Couture 767-5221, 360-2800 483 Lake avenue Yummy kitchen 862-6775 479 Lake avenue 361-3331 maria Orlandi Chinese Restaurant Douglas Elliman 479 Lake avenue LANDSCAPINg St. James Dog grooming real Estate 584-3993 design / maintenance 430-2 north country rd. 996 jericho Tpke., tree removal / 862-7288 smithtown 697-0474, 858-6955 SCHOOLS / tUtOrINg / equipment / Firewood / CONSULtINg Snow removal bridge College Competition tree PLUmbINg & HEAtINg reliance real Estate Falzone & Son 359 Lake avenue Consultants Service PO Box 685, st. james 584-5575 Plumbing & Heating 862-9000, fax: 862-2881 862-6612 516-662-1612 Digiovanna brothers re/max beyond 177 W. main st., Harbor Country Landscaping PrINtINg Day School 666-8485 business & Social smithtown 862-1100 17 Three sisters road graphics du jour, ltd. 584-5555 Herman brothers 359 Lake avenue Christine Stevens Landscape Corp. 862-9849 St. James Day Care 360-2939 Coldwell banker 28 e. main st., smithtown New York State Licensed 584-2224 Homestead rEAL EStAtE 879-7018, 240-1254 Daniel gale / Sotheby’s Landscaping St. James United 588-5296 499 Lake avenue Louise tudisco 584-6600 re/max beyond methodist Nursery 177 W. main st., 532 moriches road r.J.k. gardens, Inc. 584-9555 862-7056 Debarbieri Associates smithtown 406 north country road 513-6814, 862-1100x25 862-7447 village Presbyterian Scotty’s Snow removal Pre-School 631-872-1076 Diane Duffy rEStAUrANtS 175 east main street Daniel gale / Sotheby’s catering / deli smithtown - 724-9382 Strike Force Patio Pizza Landscaping 499 Lake avenue 584-6600, ext 208 262 Lake avenue 382-9300 862-7475 trAvEL Executive Fliteways Henrietta Homes rocco’s Pizza & Pasta Private Jet Charters LIqUOr & WINE & Properties 800-533-3363 grape Culture 328 Lake avenue 429 north country road wine & Spirits 862-6999 862-1600, fax: 862-6152 248 Lake avenue vEtErINArIAN 862-4727 Liz Jongebloed Smart mart Deli Express Smithaven veterinary Debarbieri Associates 731 middle country road Hospital 406 north country road 406-7516, fax 780-6818 810 middle country road mArkEtINg 265-1438 Ignition marketing 862-7447, 903-0836 516-994-1350

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