JUNE 2009 Volume 22 Number 8 Keeping you up to date on SALES, HAPPENINGS Our Town & PEOPLE • • • • • • In Our Town - St. James S T J A M E S PUBLISHED MONTHLY Best of Luck to the Class of – 2 –
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MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Terry’s Paw-fection, Inc ...... 4 AROUND TOWN S ¥ T ¥ J ¥ A ¥ M ¥ E ¥ S Free Summer Concert at Deepwells ..6 Scruples Celebrates 20 Years ...... 8 Rosebud Celebrates 16 Years ...... 10 STAFF Locks of Love Donations ...... 12 & 14 Argo Fine Foods Takes Silver Award ...... 16 Ruth Garthe ...... Editor IN THE NEWS Robin Clark . . . . . Associate Editor Stony Brook Harbor Boat Tour Offered ...... 20 Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer Bake Sale at the Smithtown Library ...... 22 William Garthe ...... Advertising Post Office Food Drive Yields 772,200 lbs of Donations ...... 24 Sales Branch Funeral Home Hosts Cell Phones for Soldiers Drive ...... 26 Chinese Auction Set for June 20 ...... 28 You Can Make a Shelter Dog More Comfortable ...... 28 OUR TOWN ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT FREE Family Concert Series at the Library ...... 30 ÐST. JAMES Ð STAC News ...... 32, 34, 38, 42 is a monthly publication produced Join the Smithtown Community Chorus ...... 40 exclusively for the people of On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ...... 36-37 St. James, Nissequogue and EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Programs at the Library ...... 44-50 Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s Programs ...... 52-54 Call 862-9849 for HOME & GARDEN Advertising & Copy Deadline Design Ideas/Home Decorating Club...... 58-59 OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Hurricane Safety...... 60-61 every residence & business in the Naturally Speaking...... 62-64 11780 zip code area Home Safety Tips ...... 66-68 (6459 total copies mailed) POSTAL CORNER...... 70-71 St. James Post Office Permit #10 FINANCIAL SAVVY St. James, NY 11780 Money Matters ...... 72-74 Planning For the Future ...... 76 Published by Graphics du jour, Ltd. LEGAL-EASE ...... 78 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 IN THE SCHOOLS & SPORTS...... 80 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 HEALTH NOTES...... 84-88 email: [email protected] FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT DEEPWELLS ...... 89 website: www.ourtownstjames.com CELEBRATIONS...... 90-95 Not responsible for typographical errors. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or THINK GREEN ...... 96 refuse to print editorial or advertising material deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image YOU’RE INVITED TO COTTAGE TO CASTLES HOUSE TOUR ...... 97 or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only POET’S CORNER...... 98 to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business MEMORIAL DAY PARADE & CEREMONY ...... 100-101 offering services not available in said area. OBITUARIES ...... 102 Copyright © 2009 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ...... 106-107 Graphics du jour, Ltd. All Rights Reserved DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ...... 110-111
PLEASE NOTE: Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the JULY edition of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2009 - 12 NOON. Distribution takes place on Wednesday, July 22, 2009.
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Terry’s Paw-fection, Inc. 532 Route 25A St. James, NY 11780 686-5336 by Elizabeth Isabelle Has your best, four legged friend been looking a little rough around the edge’s lately? Is he bored with the same old tired tennis ball and slipper? Head over to Terry’s Paw-fection, your one stop for grooming, pet food and supplies. With over 35 years experience and as a member of the National Dog Groomers Association of America, Terry has established one of the finest salons on Long Island, right here in St. James. disinfected, your assurance that selected a wonderful array of Excellence in pet grooming is your pet is being cared for with toys, including floating discs and a matter of pride for Terry. Your the highest standards for their life preservers for the pet that pet is Terry’s canvass and her complete well-being and your loves the water and boating! work is her artistry. The first time peace of mind. There are pet harnesses for your you enter the shop, you will be At Terry’s Paw-fection, you car that incorporate the seat belt, impressed with how immaculate will also find a complete line of pet carriers in fun patterns and and organized this establishment holistic dog and cat foods, fea- designs, feeding dishes, and is. Your pet will receive two turing Wellness, Health Slumber Pet fleece bedding. baths, a massage, and condition- Extension and Innova brands. These beds are made of warm, er. Special attention is paid to These highly regarded products thick Berber fleece with a ears, eyes and nails. Each dog is have been formulated to offer bumper-style cushioning to pro- hand scissored and fluff dried. your pet optimum benefits to vide a cozy nesting area for your Your pet is thoroughly checked skin and coat, joint and bones, dog to rest. Best of all, these for skin conditions and any other the digestive system and the beds are machine washable and ailments and is sent home with a immune system. There is a prod- come in a variety of sizes. “report card” of their visit. All of uct for every stage of your pet’s Grooming supplies for the Terry’s grooming equipment is life. There are treats for cats and home are an important part of dogs containing no by-products, maintaining your pet’s health, in artificial flavors, colors or preser- between visits to the groomer. vatives. Serve up some of these Medicated shampoos, Frontline tasty treats to your beloved pet Plus, flea and tick collars, stain and see the difference natural removers, ear wash and dental pet foods can make in care kits, along with brushes and their lives. Terry is combs are always in stock. always available to Check out Angel Eyes, the first answer any ques- product specifically developed tions you might have for both dogs and cats to elimi- as to your dog or nate tear stains from the inside cats special dietary out! needs. Stop by and say hello to Terry Recreational and and meet Lucky, her talking bird rest and relaxation that loves to chat. Remember, delights are also big or small, Terry grooms them available. Terry has all!
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FREE Summer Concert on Deepwells Lawn on Friday, July 3 Summer’s here and it’s time for Acoustic Long Island’s big out- door concert at Deepwells. This year it will be held on Friday, July 3, 2009. It’s your chance to join thousands of Long Islanders on the lawn of the historic Deepwells Mansion on Rout 25A and enjoy some of today’s hottest up-and-coming singer/songwrit- ers. Best of all, the concert is FREE, so bring the whole family and spend some quality time under the stars right here on Long Island. The concert starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 10 p.m. Get there early for good seating as the entire lawn usually fills up by the time the concert starts. Artists featured will include Tim Blane, Liz Longley, Andrew drinks available, bring your cert or the artists being featured, Fortier and Mieka Pauley. Be sure appetite too. The rain date is go to www.acousticlongisland.com to bring lawn chairs. And since Sunday, July 5 at 2 p.m. For or call 862-2020. there will be plenty of food and more information about the con-
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Scruples Celebrates 20 Years in St. James Congratulations and continued success goes out to Scruples – Head to Toe, located at 455 Lake Avenue in St. James. Scruples, a full service salon, has been in business at the same location for the past 20 years serving both men and women. Specializing in expert manicures, pedicures and waxing, Scruples also features a full service hair salon, HG Creations, offering precision hair cuts and creative color. Gift certificates and a 10% senior discount are also available. Pamper yourself and call Scruples at 584-8030 for an appointment today.
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Rosebud Boutique Celebrates 16th Anniversary Rosebud Boutique, located at 459 Lake Avenue in St. James, opened for business in April 1993 16 years ago. The owner, Rosemarie, believes success is being able to supply her cus- tomers with unique fashion accessories such as handbags, scarves and jewelry not readily available elsewhere. At Rosebud you can find a complete line of coordinated bridal jewelry, along with some very unique and unusual pieces which are very popular today. Be sure to stop in or call 862-0027.
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ST. JAMES. A designer showplace. Gor- geous young custom 4 BR, 3 bath ST. JAMES. Great home for price! Ranch. Soaring cathedral ceilings, Spacious 3 BR Colonial, LR, DR and moldings thu out, gourmet EIK w/ gran- ST. JAMES. Beautiful expanded Cape. den. 2 car garage, full bsmt. Hardwood ite. Spacious MBR w/walk in closets & 4 BRs, 2 baths, updated throughout. floors in every room Quiet dead end full bath. Add’l living space perfect for New granite eat in kitchen, living room, street. Updates include: roof, siding, fur- extended family, home office, etc. Full dining room, den with hardwood floors, nace, driveway, garage door. Lovely bsmt. 2 1/2 car garage Set on gorgeous full finished basement, IG Pool, lots of backyard. Set on a dead end street. landscaped 1/2 acre on dead end street potential for expanded family. Set in the $419,990. with other young homes. $719.990. heart of St. James. $465,990.
NISSEQUOGUE. Breathtaking water- SMITHTOWN. Magnificent young 4000 views Watch the sunsets over the river sf 5 BR, 4 bath Colonial located on cul- from the decks of this magnificent Farm de-sac of other young homes. Gleaming ST. JAMES. Young Victorian Colonial, 5 Ranch. 4 BRs, 4.5 baths, walkout base- hw floors & custom moldings thru out BRs, 2 12 baths, cathedral ceilings, ment, cathedral ceilings, hardwood Cathedral ceilings, large spacious EIK hardwood floors, full basement, 1/2 acre floors. Large level piece of property, w/granite, full fin bsmt, 3 car garage. Set gorgeous property with in-ground pool. great for horses. 3 car garage. Move in on 1.23 acre property with IGP, deck & Set on cul-de-sac of young homes. Walk condition Close to 4200 sq ft. brick patios. Custom landscaping. A to town. $799,990. $1,039,000. dream home $1,150,000.
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Sarah Arbuckle Gives Locks of Love
Eleven year old Sarah Arbuckle, a fifth grader at St. James Elementary School, donated 10” of her beautiful hair to LOCKS OF LOVE, a non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvan- taged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss. She received her new hairdo at Tru Salon in St. James – and doesn’t she look amazing. Her parents, Anne and Les Arbuckle of St. James, are very proud of her. Sarah Arbuckle before and after.
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Victoria Gives Locks of Love SHE DID IT! Victoria Walsh, eight years old, patiently grew her hair so she could donate it to LOCKS OF LOVE, a non- profit organization that pro- vides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss. She was inspired by friends who donat- ed their hair and also in mem- ory of her Aunt “Doll,” who lost her battle with cancer a few years ago. Victoria, a third grader at Mills Pond Elementary, had her hair cut and styled at Sivana Salon in St. James. Her par- ents, Dawn and Brian and her two brothers, Christopher and Brian, are so proud of her compassion and kindness. And her new haircut looks great. Victoria Walsh before andafter.
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Argo Fine Foods’ Tzatziki is named 2009 sofi™ Silver Finalist Argo Fine Foods’ TZATZIKI yogurt sauce has been selected as a Silver Finalist in the 2009 sofi™ Awards from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. The sofi Awards recog- nize excellence in specialty foods and beverages in 33 categories and are a coveted industry honor. “sofi” stands for Specialty Outstanding Food Innovation. The Tzatziki was one of 111 Silver Finalists selected from 1,433 contenders by a national panel of specialty food experts. Gold Winners will be announced June 29 at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York. everything behind and traveled with Christel’s three “We are so excited to be recognized among the children to the U.S. to fight the cancer. best in the short time we have been in business,” In 2008, Christel, a proud cancer survivor and said Christel DeBlasio-Pavlidis, co-founder of Argo associate at DeBlasio Capo Design Build in St. Fine Foods, Inc. “I believe this award is an honor James, and Pavlos decided to follow their passion for our company; and that we truly represent the for cooking and their love of Greek cuisine and authentic taste of Greece in the United States” said started Argo Fine Foods, Inc. to bring the authentic Pavlos Pavlidis, co-founder of Argo Fine Foods, Inc. tastes of Greece to the market. Their journey to the U.S. started in 2004 with the Please visit their website at: discovery that Christel had breast cancer. Christel, a www.argofinefoods.com or contact: Christel former U.S. State Department employee, living in DeBlasio-Pavlidis, co-owner, 631-703-0443, Greece and her husband Pavlos, newly married, left [email protected].
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DeBarbieri Associates, Inc. Your Real Estate Professionals Since 1960 406 NO. COUNTRY RD. ST. JAMES, NY 11780 862-7447
******* LAND ******* ST. JAMES .50 ACRE REDUCED Treed, Residential Lot in PRIME AREA Smithtown RANCH... College Section... .25 Acre, 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, Living Room w/Dining area, Eat in Kitchen, Full Basement 132 ft. Frontage, 153 ft. Deep w/Outside Entrance Partly Finished, Andersen Windows, New Window Treatments, CAC, IGS, New Blacktop Driveway, System 2000 HI-efficiency OHW w/Separate Hot Water Heater, Private $395,000 Backyard...... $399,000.
NISSEQUOGUE... 5 Bedroom, 4.5 bath FARM RANCH nestled on shy 2 Acres Level Property with extra off- street parking. Inground 16x32 Steel Pool, Huge Foyer, Formal Living Room, Formal Dining, Den with Marble Fireplace, Granite Eat-in-Kitchen, Office/Computer Room, Full basement w/Playroom, Exercise Room, Full Bath & Laundry, Stand-up Attic 18x38 walk-in access from Hall... Wood floors throughout, CAC, IGS, 3 zone Oil Hot Water Heating System...... $849,000 FOR PRIVATE SHOWING, CALL Liz Jongebloed @ (631) 903-0836
Buy or Rent 2009 MARKET UPDATE Don’t be just a customer! 30 Houses went into Contract in May Be Represented from “Search” to “Close” Listing Under $301,000- $501,000- $701,000- Over To Be a Client! Price $300,000 $500,000 $700,000 $999,000 $1,000,000 Date St. James For Information, Call: 11780 1 3 1 3 27 Liz Jongbloed, Associate Broker @903-0836 Head of Harbor 1 6 John Green, Jr., Lic. Sales Agent, CBR @433-1591 11780: Nissequogue Certified Buyer Representatives 11780: 6 The Benefits of Buyer Agency Smithtown 11787: 8 6 1 62 ...Our goal is to develop an ongoing professional Nesconset relationship with our client based on successfully 11767: 1 4 1 31 representing your best interests. Total to Date: 17 65 28 18 4 132 ...Our role is not to “sell” you a house, our job is to Above information as per Multiple Listing Service of Long Island as of 5/31/09 provide advice, expertise, and counseling to assist you For all your 2009 Real Estate needs, PLEASE CALL in your selection of a house. LIZ JONGEBLOED, BROKER (631) 903-0836
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DeBarbieri Associates, Inc. Your Real Estate Professionals Since 1960 406 NO. COUNTRY RD. ST. JAMES, NY 11780 862-7447
VIEW US AT: WWW.DEBARB.COM SMITHTOWN. “2 LEVEL ACRES” ST. JAMES. “ZONED CENTRAL BUSINESS” Lovely Custom Cedar 1,200 +/- sq.ft. Free Shingle Colonial. Fresh- Standing 1 story bldg, ly painted interior, oak half acre, zoned C.B. floors. Andersen win- Excellent location. Ideal dows, front to back LR for retail or office use. w/frplc, banquet formal Great visibility & expan- DR, 4 skylites, 3 BRS, sion potential on busy 2.5 baths, 1 car Rte 25A. attached & 2 car de- Asking $699,000. tached garage. Good for horses. $599,000. NISSEQUOGUE. “LI SOUND WATERFRONT” Panoramic sunsets & ST. JAMES. “DIAMOND VICTORIAN” waterviews to CT from Immaculate 4 BR, 2.5 this diamond Post bath Colonial Home fea- Modern featuring a new turing 2 story entry gourmet EIK, antique foyer, oak floors, great HW floors, walls of room with fireplace, for- glass & frplc in great rm. mal DR. CAC, Andersen FDR. Master suite w/ windows, full finished 2nd frplc, Jacuzzi tub. basement, new IGP, Mahogany decking, fin. paver patio, 2 car bsmnt, elevator. 2 car. garage. MORE! So much more!! $598,000. $2,750,000.
ST. JAMES. “CIRCA 1837” ST. JAMES. “OAKFIELD AREA” Original school house & formerly known as ST. JAMES. “WALK TO ALL” Lovely Custom Colonial featuring front to “The Monroe House.” 3 BR, 2 bath Farm Lovely Hi Ranch features 4 bedrooms, 2 back FLR w/frplc, FDR w/French doors, FR Colonial features FLR, FDR, EIK, large full baths, formal LR & DR, oak floors, w/brick frplc, EIK, den w/walls of glass vaulted great room w/frplc, balcony, 10’ updated bath, new gas heat, roof 3 yrs, overlooking 1 acre treed private prop. Oak ceilings, Covered front porch, decking. 1.5 mostly Andersen windows, 1 car . Walk to flrs thru-out, custom moldings, 4 BRs, 2.5 car det. garage. Shy 3/4 acre, north of 25A. LIRR, town & parks. $399,000. baths. 2.5 garage. Bsmnt. w/ose. Walk to harbor. Asking $549,000. $699,000. COMMERCIAL RENTALS ST. JAMES. Free standing bldg. 750+/- sq. ft. Retail or Office. Dry use only. Plenty on site parking. Great exposure on Rte 25. $2000. per mo. SMITHTOWN. Fabulous corner location. Excellent exposure. Approx 1000 sq. ft. of space. Ideal dry retail or office use. Ample HEAD OF THE HARBOR. parking in rear. $2300. per mo. + CUL-DE-SAC LOCATION SMITHTOWN. “WHOLE LOTTA HOUSE” Lovely Williamsburgh Colonial has New SMITHTOWN. 3000+/- sq. ft. dry retail or Large Ranch Home features 3 BRs, 2 full arch. roof & is freshly painted. Oak floors, office use. Prime main street location. Walk baths, LR w/frplc, EIK, den. oak floors LR/frplc, FR/frplc, 4 BRs, 2.5 baths, FDR, to LIRR & Town Hall. $4,500. per mo. + CAC, level .38 acre, patio & IGS. 1/2 EIK, CAC, bsmt, 2 car. Deeded beach & garage. Full bsmt w/ose. Walk to town, mooring rights. Great location! $739,000. TRWS & Refs Req’d park & pond. $385,000. CALL FOR A FREE MARKET ANALYSIS OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 20 – IN THE NEWS
TAX ASSESSOR VISITS WITH FAIRFIELD CIVICS... Stony Brook Harbor Boat Trip
The Four Harbors Audubon Society will host a boat trip on Sunday, June 28, from 5-6:30 p.m. Tour the West Meadow Wetlands on an environmentally friendly pontoon boat. Spot many different species of birds, with lots of bird “experts” on board. Park at the Three Village Inn in Stony Brook and meet at the Boat Works Dock. Donation: $25 per In June the Fairfield Civic Association was honored to have Smithtown person. Tax Assessor Gregory Hill as guest speaker at their monthly member- For additional information call ship meeting. The presentation was informative and insightful with an Sue at 584-9579 or email open dialogue for discussion with the membership. Matters under dis- [email protected] cussion by Mr. Hill were the economic climate, revenue shortfall, state aid and taxes. He also gave an update on the future of the Star rebate program. Pictured (L-R): Vice President John McNulty, President Richard Hausmann, Recording Secretary May Chasteen and Smithtown Tax Assessor Gregory Hill.
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487 Lake Ave. (Across from King Kullen), St. James, NY 11780 584-7974 Tired of substandard chop shops or high priced spas? We are a mid-level salon with competitive prices and licensed nail techs that are highly educated in our field. COME SEE THE DIFFERENCE! Prom Special Spring Special - Manicure Includes Manicure/ Pedicure, Makeup Application & Updo $80.00 $10.00 $20 add’l includes Full Set of Nails (French Polish add’l) with this coupon • cannot be combined with w/this coupon • cannot be combined with any other special or offer. any other special or offer. expires 7/21/09 We carry Jane Iredale Mineral Cosmetics Bringing back the Professional Nail Salon, because you deserve better! Nail Techs you can communicate with! Wedding Parties, Special Events, Children’s Parties Open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-8 • Saturday 10-5 • Special Openings by Appt.
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KEMPO • KICK BOXING • KUNG FU • GRAPPLING • JU-JITSU SUMMER ADVENTURE TRAVEL CAMP One Week Session July 27-31 2009 We will begin each day with a karate lesson and embark on a daily adventure field trip. Travel Camp Activities: Space Is Sign Up Bowling Limited! Today! Day at the Movies Vanderbilt Planetarium Atlantis Marine World Aquarium Field Day at Blydenburgh County Park Family owned and operated by N.Y.S. Certified Primary & Secondary School Teachers TRIAL 6 WEEK $ FREE PROGRAM SUMMER 1 Private Lesson & 1 Week of Group Classes 99 Classes for Men, Women & Children • NO CONTRACTS! SPECIAL Includes Uniform
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The Branch Funeral Home Kicks Off Cell Phones for Soldiers Collection Drive More than 150,000 troops are zation has raised almost $1 mil- serving overseas and are away lion in donations and distributed from their families. Hundreds of more than 500,000 prepaid call- Veterans & Family Memorial ing cards to soldiers serving Care Providers nationwide are overseas. calling on all Americans to sup- The donated phones are sent port these brave men and to ReCellular, which pays Cell women by donating your old Phones for Soldiers for each unused cell phones. The Branch phone, enough to provide an Funeral Home in Smithtown, NY hour of talk time to soldiers is an exclusive Veterans & abroad. Approximately half of Family Memorial Care Provider the phones ReCellular processes and has become an official drop are reconditioned and resold to off site for Cell Phones for contribute to a worthy cause like wholesale companies in over 40 Soldiers to help keep troops stay Cell Phones for Soldiers,” says countries around the world. connected with their families. John H. Vigliante owner of The Phones and components that Local residents can support Branch Funeral Home. cannot be refurbished are dis- the collection drive by donating Cell Phones for Soldiers was mantled and recycled to reclaim their phones at The Branch founded by teenagers Robbie materials. Funeral Home located at 190 E. and Brittany Bergquist from You can help The Branch Main St. Smithtown, NY 11787. Norwell, MA. with $21 of their Funeral Home in their goal to “We’re proud to show our own money. Since then the reg- help provide every U.S. soldier support for U.S. soldiers, and to istered 501c3 non-profit organi- with a way to call home for free.
OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 27 – Chorus Line Dance Studio “Dedicated To Excellence” Director: Roseann Cousin Assistant Dance Director: Dawn Madden Ballet Director: Rachel Tavernier REGISTER NOW for Summer Dance Classes! 6 Week Course (June 29th thru August 7th) Summer Kickline Camp, Summer Dance Camp - All Ages Come Join the Fun! (9-12 Daily) Call for More Info.
Summer Dance Company Classes for New Company Dancers Dance Company Auditions August 3, 2009
• Pre School • Kindergarten • Adults • Tap • Ballet • Jazz • Hip-Hop • Lyrical • Technique
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ST. JAMES STUDIO SMITHTOWN STUDIO 380 Lake Avenue 385-5 Veterans Hwy. 584-7575 543-7575 Visit our website: ChorusLineDance.com OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 28 – AROUND TOWN
Society for Lending Comforts Hosts Chinese Auction The Society for Lending worth between $20 and $50 each indicate the categories you would Comforts will hold a Chinese and include gardening items, like them to put your tickets in. Auction on Saturday, June 20 beauty products, jewelry, assort- You will be notified if you are a from 1-4 p.m. at the Brush Barn, ed gift certificates, books, pet winner. 211 Middle Country Road (locat- products, cooking items, clothing Proceeds will be used to pur- ed behind the historic Epenetus and accessories, appliances, gift chase medical equipment which Smith Tavern) in Smithtown. items, kitchen gadgets and more. Lending Comforts loans out free Refreshments will be served. If you can’t attend the auction, of charge to all residents of A donation of $10 is requested you can still participate by send- Smithtown Township. The for a block of 25 tickets; $8 for ing your name, address and tele- Society for Lending Comforts is each additional block of 25 tick- phone number with your $10 ($8 located at 71 Blydenburgh ets. All new auction items are additional tickets) donation – Avenue in Smithtown.
You Can Make the Life of a Shelter Dog More Comfortable! Little Shelter, a no-kill animal something soft and snuggly to lay that little bit more comfortable. shelter in Huntington, finds lov- their weary heads on. Unfor- For more information or to ing homes for thousands of tunately they are very low on make a donation, please call unwanted pets every year. But suitable bedding and desperate- 368-8770 x206. Little Shelter until a suitable home is found ly need donations! Animal Rescue is located at 33 Little Shelter cares for these ani- Please bring your unneeded Warner Road, Huntington, NY mals. After a long day of strutting blankets, quilts and comforters to 11743 or visit their website at their stuff for potential adopters, Little Shelter and help make the www.littleshelter.com and give their pups and pooches need lives of the dogs in their care just the ‘gift for a life’ today.
St. James Medical Services, PC PRIMARY CARE MEDICINE Emrick R. Milligan, M.D. Board Certified Family Practice F.A.A. Senior Aviation Medical Examiner ª Air Traffic Control Medical Examiner Fire Department Physician ª Over 20,000 Hours of Emergency Room Experience Medical Director & Consultant to: Suffolk County Community College The Stony Brook School/The Knox School • Smithtown Central School District Active Attending Physician at: St. Catherine of Siena Hospital
Dr. Milligan would like to welcome his new associate Barbara Stumacher, MD Dr. Stumacher is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has practiced in the Saint James area for over 10 years.
487 Lake Avenue, Saint James, New York 11780 • 631-584-6014
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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 29 – Come See Us for Good Quality Old Fashioned Service PENNEY’S North Country Car Care Center 545 ROUTE 25A, ST. JAMES, NY 11780 ACE Certified Technicians 862-9663 Family Owned & Operated • Brian & Theresa Barton motive uto Spe LUBE, OIL r A cia Watch for our ou li & FILTER Y st Up to 5 Qts of Oil Grand (Syn. Oil & Cart. Filters slightly higher) Re-Opening $28.95 Most Cars & Trucks Si of our Facility! nce 1912 We will be offering: All St. James SCHEDULED Diesel Senior Citizens E85 “Flexfuel” We will gladly MAINTENANCE pick up & drop off EXPERTS and - as always - your vehicle You don’t have to go back to the same the dealership for service. 10% OFF SAVE $$$ while maintaining Great Service ALL REPAIRS your warranty. at the Pumps Excluding Oil Changes CALL US TODAY! WE HAVE Visit Our N.Y.S. ALL BRANDS MINI MART for Fresh Coffee • Soda OF TIRES AT Milk • Candy • Eggs LOTTO GREAT PRICES! Cigarettes • Newsday is HERE! LARGE SELECTION OF BATTERIES IN STOCK NYS INSPECTIONSQ ROAD SERVICE OFFERS GOOD THROUGH JULY 21, 2009 ¥ NOT TO BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFERS
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FREE Family Concert Series at the Library The Friends of the Smithtown Events are held Thursday p.m. the day of the show for addi- Library proudly announce the evenings in July and August. tional details. No smoking fifth series of outdoor summer Raindates: August 20 and 27. please. shows, made possible by a grant Bring chairs and enjoy the All residents are welcome to secured by Suffolk County FREE shows. In case of inclement attend. Legislator Lynne C. Nowick, on weather please check the Smith- the Village Green of the town Library’s award-winning Smithtown Library main branch. website www.smithlib.org after 3
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Remember BILLY JOEL TRIBUTE BAND Thursday, July 2 • 8 p.m. Dads & AlpineAlpine Big Shot Grads This band creates a sound and with their PastryPastry ShoppeShoppe stage presence as close to an favorite See Our Amazing Cakes actual Billy Joel performance with all of Joel’s greatest hits. CAKES & @ www.alpinepastryshop.com PASTRIES BEACH BOYS TRIBUTE BAND We Make Fabulous Thursday, July 9 • 8 p.m. The Driftwoods Cakes for East Coast’s original Beach Boys tribute band. Dress in a Beach Every Occasion! Boy or surfer shirt to kick off the summer. #1 IN OLDIES SHOW CHILDREN’S Thursday, July 16 • 8 p.m. TRY OUR BIRTHDAY CAKES Risky Business One of the top bands on L.I. DELICIOUS COOKIE & PASTRY TRAYS takes you back to the music of Tiramisu COOKIE FAVORS & the 60’s through today. Hear the Silk-n-Satin Cake CHOCOLATE LOLLYPOPS top music from each era. Sugar Free Pastries FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Caramel Apple FOUR SEASONS Crumb Cheese Cake TRIBUTE BAND CUSTOM Thursday, July 23 • 8 p.m. Raspberry Mousse Ragdoll Cheese Cake Baby Shower Cakes Enjoy all of their greatest hits Pregnant Cannoli Wedding Cakes including Sherry, Big Girls Don’t (serves 30) Cry, Ragdoll, What a Night, you Photo Cakes get the picture. If you can’t get Available for Delivery tickets to Jersey Boys, this show is a must for you.
ROD STEWART SHOW 15% OFF Thursday, July 30 • 8 p.m. ANY PURCHASE Rick Larrimore $5 MAXIMUM DISCOUNT. With coupon only. 1 per customer. The ‘Ultimate’ tribute to Rod Cannot be combined. Expires 7/21/09 Stewart. Rick Larrimore brings us Rod Stewart – you will not be 59 Rt. 111, Smithtown (Village Center) able to tell if you’re watching Rod or Rick. qe631-265-5610 ry continued on page 37 OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 31 – ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚ ❚
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Strings ’n Things Acoustic Open Mic Nights The Smithtown Township Arts Council will hold STRINGS N' THINGS OPEN MIC, an evening filled to the brim with personali- ty, entertainment, good humor and great music! Performances will be held at the Mills Pond Gallery, from 8 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. on first and third Thursday nights, June 18, July 2, 16, at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A in St. James. Sign ups begin at 7:30 p.m. Come to play or just to hear some great music. Admission is free. Long Island’s newest talents. email Open Mic nights make it pos- Open Mic performances are [email protected] sible for both artists and audi- recorded and posted on the web to be added to the email list. ences to extend and enhance at www.bobkmusic.com, allow- their experience of music. The ing audiences to hear their There is ample parking off project gives local musicians a favorite singers and songwriters Mills Pond Road – located place to showcase and develop 24/7. directly across from Flowerfield their skills and talents, and gives Please check catering entrance at 199 Mills music-loving audiences an www.stacarts.org for schedule Pond Road. opportunity to hear some of changes due to holidays, or Phone: 631-862-6575.
North Shore Academy of Dance BRAND NEW STUDIO • STATE OF THE ART FACILITY Now Registering for Summer Session Now Registering For ALL BOYS HIP HOP CLASS TIny Dancers This 30 minute class provides a fun • Workshops introduction to dance and movement. • Special Ballet Programs Students use various props to • Adult Dance encourage coordination and • Adult Exercise Classes develop gross motor skills. Instructor: Sharon Philbrick 1 Day ‘Sampler’ Workshops Get a taste of several types of dance in a Sessions Beginning Now fun-filled one day workshop. Styles include: Ballet, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Breakdancing, and more Class Size Is Limited 430-06 North Country Road, St. James, NY • 631-899-4340 Director: Dina Verdi Tap • Jazz • Ballet • Lyrical • Modern • Ballroom • Hip-Hop • Breakdancing • Acro • Latin • More!
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Little Black Book Exhibition at Mills Pond House The Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to announce Little Black Book,being held now through July 10, 2009. The Exhibition seeks to show the thought processes involved in art-mak- ing through the evolution of the work, through sketchbooks, photos, models or other exam- ples of preliminary plans. Both the final works and preliminary plans will be exhibited at the Mills Pond House Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James, NY. The Mills Pond House Gallery hours are: Monday through Friday 10 am - 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm. For more informa- tion, call the Smithtown Township Arts Council at 631-862-6575, or visit www.stacarts.org
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continued Subscription plans available at include additional 10% discount of Manhattan with a bright, substantial savings. Call the box on the purchase of tickets to any brassy immortal score. office at 724-3700 more informa- performance or subscription tion. package, preferred status for seat- The Farnsworth Invention Become a member and save ing, and much more. MAIN STAGE with additional benefits. Annual September 12-October 4- membership is $75 and a lifetime Its 1929. Two ambitious membership is $300. Benefits visionaries race against each other to invent a device called “television.” Separated by 2,000 miles, each knows that if he stops working, even for a moment, the other will gain the WE’RE SO MUCH MORE edge. Who will unlock the key to the greatest innovation of the 20th century: the ruthless media mogul, or the self-taught Idaho THAN AN ANTIQUES STORE farm boy The Cast of Beatlemania SPECIAL EVENT September 5 & 6 All seats: $35 The best Beatles Tribute Band returns for its seventh consecu- tive year. Relive the experience. Jekyll And Hyde - The Musical MAIN STAGE October 17 - November 15 ANTIQUES • GIFTS The evocative tale of the epic battle between good and evil, for the Home & Garden “Jekyll and Hyde” is a true musi- cal phenomenon. Tues.-Sat. 11-5, Sun. 12-5 • Cottage Chic Concerts Furniture at the Library • Fragrant Candles continued from page 30 • Vintage Inspired MOTOWN SHOW Wall Decor Thursday, August 6 • 8 p.m. • Wrought Iron Dr. K’s Motown Review Garden Planters, This band takes you on a realis- Benches, Trellises tic journey of the Motown sound &Topiaries and makes you want to sing along. • Faux Bois Planters BEATLES SHOW Thursday, August 13 • 8 p.m. • Tabletop & Strawberry Fields Serving A Beatles tribute band perform- Accessories 631-686-5525 ing a complete Beatles show in • Gift Soaps full costume and make up. 415 N. Country Rd. • Wall Clocks Shows are being hosted by St. James WALK 97.5 FM. For additional • Antique & Vintage Bric-A-Brac Just north of Edgewood Ave. information call 265-2072. • Gifts for Just About Any Occasion in front of Ocean’s Bounty
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Future Jazz in the Living Room Clinics and Concert Challenge the world of sheet music and exact chords... If you are looking to expand your creative and imaginative horizons, join this fun and creative evening of Jazz Improvisation at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A in St. James. Future Jazz in the Living Room clinics will be held on Fridays, July 24, August 21, September 18, November 20, and December 18 at 7:30 p.m. Admission to participate is $5, FREE for listeners. Bring your own instru- ment. Beginners welcome... everybody plays. A Jazz in the Living Room Concert will be held on Friday, January 22, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A in St. James. Admission is $5 to listen, FREE for Jazz in the Living Room participants/players. This is an evening where the Jazz in the Living Room participants have an opportunity to perform – showing off their newly learned skills to the audience! Let Us Make Everyday AGood Hair Day!
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Join the Smithtown Community Chorus If you love to sing... then the Smithtown Community Chorus invites you to join their group. Performance Dates The group consists of local com- • • • • • • munity members sharing their tal- July 31 ents with the community. Their Brush Barn in Smithtown choir is in its 13th year, the fourth • • • • • • with Conductor Carl J. Ferrara. August 19 Their goals are to make wonder- ful music, improve the vocal abil- Citibank Park - National Anthem for the Long Island Ducks ity and quality of their singers, • • • • • • and to encourage camaraderie August 22 between talented musicians. Christ The King Church in Commack This year they will perform Daniel Pinkham’s Wedding Cantata, choral selections from Wicked, Three Long Island There is a one-time music regis- June 17, 24, July 1, 08, 15, 22, Premieres and selected choral tration fee of $10 for the summer! 20 August 5, 12. songs from the pop/jazz reper- Come enjoy a season of making For more information, call the toire. great music, new friends, and Smithtown Township Arts Council Rehearsals began June 10 at performance. There is no audi- at 631-862-6575, or the conduc- 7:30 pm and are held weekly at tion… No experience neces- tor Carl J. Ferrara at 631-379- Christ the King Church in sary… just a love of singing! 7066, or e-mail Mr. Ferrara at Commack. All are welcome! Upcoming rehearsal dates are [email protected]. SUNNY ROAD RUG CLEANERS Est. 1948 • Powerful Truck Mounted On Location Cleaning ¥ Area Rugs Picked Up ¥ Washed In Our Plant ¥ Upholstery Cleaning ¥ Repair ¥ Binding ¥ Fringing NEW Tile Grout Cleaning & Restoration 584-5160 104 Lake Avenue., St. James email us at: [email protected] ORIENTAL RUG WASHING
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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 42 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT What’s Happening at the Mills Pond House Gallery The Mills Pond House Gallery, located at 660 Route 25A, St. James, is dedicated to exhibiting the Catering work of local, regional, and national artists and is UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP open to the public Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. for all to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon Occasions to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For additional informa- tion call the Smithtown Township Arts Council at 862-6575 or visit their website at www.stacarts. • • • JUNE SPECIALS • • • The Smithtown Township Arts Council is an inde- pendent, not-for-profit, community arts organiza- Lg. Cheese PIE Any HERO tion. EXHIBIT SPONSORSHIPS are available for many exhibits, concerts and workshops. If you are inter- w/6 garlic knots w/12oz. can of soda ested in sponsoring one of their innovative exhibi- $10.50 $5.50 tions or programs, call 862-6575. +Tax +Tax Exp. 7/21/09. W/Coupon only. Can’t Be Combined JUNE 18 Strings ‘n Things Acoustic Open Mic Night - Mon. & Tues. PASTA DAYS 8-10:30 p.m. Free for musicians and audiences. Choice of: ¥ Penne Vodka ¥ Meatballs Sign up to perform begins at 7:30 p.m. ¥ Penne w/Tomato Sauce ¥ Spaghetti Marinara ¥ Linguini w/Red or White Clam Sauce 19 Jazz in the Living Room Concert, 7:30 p.m. $7.95 +Tax Free to participate; $5 to listen. Exp. 7/21/09. W/Coupon only. Can’t Be Combined JULY 2 All Day MOM’S DAY OFF Wednesday Strings ‘n Things Acoustic Open Mic Night - Sicilian Pie Lg Cheese Pie 8-10:30 p.m. Free for musicians and audiences. Baked Ziti $ 40 Sign up to perform begins at 7:30 p.m. $10.50 6 Garlic Knots18 +Tax +Tax 1.5 Liter Soda 16 Exp. 7/2109. W/Coupon only. Exp. 7/21/09. W/Coupon only. Strings ‘n Things Acoustic Open Mic Night - Can’t Be Combined Can’t Be Combined 8-10:30 p.m. Free for musicians and audiences. Sign up to perform begins at 7:30 p.m. Family Dinner $ 95 24 +Tax 1/2 Chicken (5 Choices) 44 Jazz in the Living Room Clinic -Jazz improvisa- 1/2 Pasta (5 Choices) • 1.5 Liter Soda $80 tion session. 7:30 p.m. $5 to participate (bring Exp. 6/16/09. W/Coupon only. Can’t Be Combined VALUE your own instrument); Free to listen.
Call Early AUGUST 21 For Jazz in the Living Room Clinic -Improvisation Tray Orders session. 7:30 p.m. $5 to participate (bring your own instrument); Free to listen.
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Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a variety of programs Branch is located at 1 Church Street, Kings Park, 269- during the upcoming weeks and months. The Main 9191. Call for Library hours - all branches closed Branch, is located at 1 North Country Road, Sundays. Smithtown, 265-2072. The Nesconset Branch is For additional information visit their website at located at 127-20 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, 265- www.smithlib.org. 3994. The Commack Branch is located at 3 Indian You may register at the above phone numbers for Head Road, Commack, 543-0998. The Kings Park all programs.
WII FOR ADULTS NYS Safe Boating Certificate. ONGOING NESCONSET Open to adults and children 10 ADULT PROGRAMS Monday, June 22, 3-4 p.m. years and up. Registration in per- Call for additional dates and son. Fee: $60. FREE INDIVIDUAL times HEALTH INSURANCE WII Sports featuring baseball, MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY COUNSELING FOR SENIORS bowling, boxing, golf and tennis. SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN Call for dates and times Wednesdays, June 24, July 8, 10 NYS SAFE BOATING COURSE NESCONSET a.m.-1 p.m. by appointment only NESCONSET Call for dates and times The main branch of the Saturdays, June 20, 27 The Smithtown and Nesconset Smithtown Library, in conjunc- 9:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. branches of the Library will tion with the Retired Senior Learn all you need to know screen a popular movie each Volunteer Program, will give free how to safely operate your boat month. Call the library for dates, individual health insurance coun- of PWC with a certified instruc- times and titles. Register for this seling for seniors on the 2nd and tor. Upon completion of this 8- program. 4th Wednesday of each month. hour course you will receive a continued on page 46
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Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 44 first Tuesday of every month. the second and fourth Tuesday of Call for additional dates and Compare ideas on writing as well the month. No registration times. as give and receive advice, while required. Appointments are necessary. having fun in the process. Call for Call 265-2072 ext. 208 to set up dates and times. No registration is CROCHET & KNITTING an appointment. Some topics required. SMITHTOWN covered will be: Medicare bene- Mondays, June 22, July 14, 29 fits and claims problems, BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS 7-8:30 p.m. Medigap insurance, long term SMITHTOWN Wednesdays, care options, Medicare prescrip- NESCONSET 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. tion Part D, HMO’s and Medicaid Call for books, dates and times. Mondays, 7 p.m. eligibility. Register no later than Open to all ages. Call for addi- the Monday evening prior to the CHESS AT NIGHT! tional dates. Learn new stitches appointment. Tuesdays, June 23, from your leaders and each other. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Beginners welcome. No registra- ADULT WRITERS’ GROUP SMITHTOWN tion required. SMITHTOWN Call for dates. Tuesday, 7 p.m. Chess for everyone... bring QUILT AT THE LIBRARY This series is the perfect oppor- your mind and be ready to learn SMITHTOWN tunity for anyone who has the the ultimate game of mind strate- Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. burning desire to write, but has gy. Basic instructions and chess- In this monthly series you can trouble getting started or would boards will be provided... all are share and learn about quilting. like to receive constructive feed- welcome. Children under 12 The group usually meets the first back from fellow writers. The must be accompanied by an Saturday of the month. Call for group is scheduled to meet the adult. The group usually meets continued on facing page
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continued course, attendees may receive a ages are eligible to participate in dates. No registration required. discount on their automobile this course (under 50). Call for insurance and point deduction dates and additional info. LIBRARY ART GROUP from existing violations on their An AARP Defensive Driving SMITHTOWN driver’s licenses. class will be held at three of the Thursdays, 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. There is a fee of $30 (check or Smithtown Library branches on a Work on various art projects in money order only) which is non- rotating basis – SMITHTOWN a relaxed and informal atmos- refundable. Licensed drivers of all continued on following page phere. Call the Library for sup- plies needed. No registration is required.
COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS Why Sell or Move? SMITHTOWN Feeling left behind with the new technology? Learn a new Renovate Restore Customize & Improve skill at the Smithtown Library. Registration is required for each Precision One Home Improvements can help class. Basic computer knowledge is required. Fee: $20 per class transform your home into a newer, better one. Computer Kindergarten for Grownups Thursday, July 9, 2-4 p.m. This is a user-friendly workshop for first-time computer users. Computer 1st Grade for Grownups Thursday, July 16, 2-4 p.m. Introduction to working with text. Learn how to save, open and cre- ate documents. PrecisionONE Computer 2nd Grade for Grownups Home Improvements Thursday, July 23, 2-4 p.m. Introduction to the Windows environment including getting Making every project a Precision One help, creating folders and the Microsoft Paint graphics program. (631) Computer 3rd Grade 584-7527 for Grownups Thursday, July 30, 2-4 p.m. Kitchens Baths Basements Continuation in the Windows environment, using the control Mouldings Flooring Tile Work panel, pop-up menus, search, creating shortcuts and Windows Decks Siding Trim Work Explorer. Windows & Doors General Home Repairs DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES The Smithtown Library offers We turn good houses into great homes two Defensive Driving classes in conjunction with the New York State Safety Program. After the License # 46082-H Insured successful completion of this OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 48 – EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT
Programs Offered at the Library continued from previous page Wii Challenge Book Discussion Group NESCONSET (young adults) Vampire Book Discussion (January, April, July, October), Saturday, June 27, 12 noon NESCONSET (young adults) COMMACK (February, May, Aug- Girls vs. the Guys. Saturday, June 27, 2 p.m. ust, November) and NESCONSET Enjoy a snack while discussing (March, June, September, Dec- Wii Night the current book. ember). There is a fee of $12 NESCONSET (young adults) AARP members; $14 non-AARP Tuesday, June 30, 6 p.m. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS members (check or money order Play some Wii with friends on the Register in person or by phone only) which is non-refundable for big screen. for all Children’s Programs: drivers 50+ years. Smithtown Call for dates. Texting Tournament 265-2072, ext. 248. Register at the Circulation NESCONSET (young adults) Nesconset Desk of the the branch you wish Monday, June 29, 3 p.m. 265-3994 to take the program. Space is very Using quotes from popular books Call the library for dates and limited, registration is on a first- and movies, we will decide who times and age restrictions for ALL come first-served basis. Open to has the fastest fingers. No text programs. Smithtown residents only. A messages will be sent. Visit the Library website at Smithtown Library Card must be www.smithlib.org for a complete presented. Teen Writers Club program listing and additional NESCONSET (young adults) details or go to the library and Call for dates and times. pick up a program flyer. TEEN PROGRAMS For young adults interested in cre- Call the Library for additional ative and professional writing. continued on page 50 information. St. James Jewelry Shoppe 483 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 • 631-862-6775 (across from King Kullen) Come Browse our Newest Collection of DICHROIC GLASS JEWELRY made by a Long Island Artist
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Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 48 10:30-11 a.m. Pajama-Rama Call for dates NESCONSET (3-5 years) For School Age Children A children's librarian leads you Thursday, June 18, 7-7:30 p.m. A variety of literature-based pro- and your child in reciting, singing Put on your pajamas, grab your grams which include a wide and reading Mother Goose favorite stuffed friend and join us range of activities are offered rhymes, which are the corner- for an evening story time. throughout the school year. Each stones of literature and cultural children’s department provides heritage. Pajama Story Time specialized programs, unique to SMITHTOWN (3-6 years w/adult) each branch. Contact your local One is Fun Call for dates and times children’s librarian for details or NESCONSET (12-23 months) Children are invited to come for a visit the library website at Call for dates and time. special evening of stories, finger- www.smithlib.org. Enjoy stories, rhymes and songs plays and song in pajamas. during this interactive story time Siblings are welcome. No regis- Craft It For Dad - Father’s Day with parent/caregiver. tration is required. NESCONSET (grades K-2) Friday, June 19, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Open Craft Days Picture Book Story Time Listen to stories and make a crafty SMITHTOWN SMITHTOWN (4-5 years) gift just for Dad. June 20, 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for dates and times Call for additional dates and Stories, songs and finger plays for Mother Goose Rhymetime times. pre-school children. No siblings SMITHTOWN (birth-35 months) Come to the Library during these please. 10-10:30 a.m. hours and complete some cool Call for dates crafts. continued on page 82 NESCONSET (birth-2 years)
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WMHO Educational and Cultural Center Programs The Ward Melville Heritage Organization will hold on the Harbor. Call 689-5888 or visit the following events at their Educational & Cultural www.wmho.org or www.stonybrookvillage.com for Center, located in Stony Brook Village, Main Street further information on any of these programs.
www.stonybrookvillage.com for Phineas Taylor Barnum... known detailed schedule and rates. to most of the world as the “Great American Showman.” Exhibit will feature authentic Tom Thumb furniture, Jenny Lind and circus memorabilia, photo- graphic montage of Barnum and more.
July 13-August 13 Through October 25 ”Summer of Science in Discovery Wetlands Cruises Stony Brook” - FEE Board the 35-passenger pontoon Summer marine science program boat for a unique 1-1/2 hour for 10th, 11th and 12th grade. cruise through Stony Brook Experience science right in the Harbor and surrounding wet- July 10-August 23 heart of an 88-acre wetland pre- lands. A naturalist is on board to Grand Opening July 12 serve! Field sampling exercises guide this exceptional experi- Celebrating P.T. Barnum will include cruises on Long ence in ecology, geology and WMHO EDUCATIONAL AND Island Sound aboard a coastal history. Sunset cruises available. CULTURAL CENTER - FEE research vessel, as well as trips Call 751-2244 or visit Exhibit will feature the life continued on page 54
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WMHO Educational and Cultural Center Programs continued from page 52 July and August Thursday Evenings to Crane Neck Point, West Celebrating Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides Meadow Creek salt marsh and 100 Years of Service 6 P.M. TO DUSK - FEE West Meadow Beach coastal WMHO EDUCATIONAL AND The ride takes you past Stony spit. Students completing all CULTURAL CENTER - FREE Brook Harbor and back. Begin course requirements can receive The Stony Brook and Setauket adjacent to Robinson’s Tea 3 undergraduate credits from Fire Departments will celebrate Room - Inner Court. In the event Stony Brook University, or may their 100th anniversary in of rain or excessive heat, rides take the course without credits. August, 2009. The Ward are cancelled. Melville Heritage Organization will host an exhibit of photos, artifacts and memorabilia from the past 100 years.
Wednesdays in July and August Walking Tours of Historic Stony Brook 2:50 P.M. - FEE Sundays, July 12-August 30 MEET AT STONY BROOK Summer Concerts on the Green POST OFFICE. INFRONT OF THE STONY BROOK A blend of history and trivia dur- POST OFFICE, 7-9 P.M. - FREE ing a one-hour stroll along Main A series of live music events Street guided by the WMHO performed outdoors. Youth Corp. Weather permitting.
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DESIGN IDEAS: Do Something! a better life through a better smart. On a daily basis my con- home environment. Now, more sultations have helped people than ever, I find I am needed to use their existing space better, intelligently plan for and execute without expanding. (Expanding a nurturing place in which to would increase taxes as well as recharge and empower. initial costs.) The question everyone asks In a couple of hours with me me is “What should I do now and a few more hours with my given today’s circumstances?” sources, I give folks a plan and My answer is always the same. save them time and money. “DO SOMETHING.” For if you Attitudes start to shift, things start do nothing you’re not only to look up and amazingly, it fil- standing still, you’re going back- ters into other aspects of life. I by Natalie Weinstein, wards, as the world passes you call it the “nesting instinct” kick- Allied ASID by. Your home, your single most ing in. Even those who don’t Doom and gloom is dead. We important investment, should not care a whit about decorating survived and soon we will thrive be left untended. Its value, per- begin to feel better. It’s in the once again. For many of us, this ceived or otherwise, is a con- air. It’s in the mind. It’s in your has been the worst year of our stant, for it is worth far more to home! lives. Nevertheless, we are still you than money. I know So are you doing something? here and the world is still here, because I’ve seen positive life You must start the process so as imperfect as ever, despite the changes in people for decades your home can help you. Make fact that we’ve all suffered life’s when they embrace their home a plan, get professional advice, problems and the throes of the and create a clean, orderly, well spend your money wisely and economic downturn, some more designed safe haven. you will reap the rewards sooner than others. Yes, it’s a little scary, but than you think. The cowardly lion thought he whether you’re planning to move or stay, if you create a Editor’s Note: could be strong if the wizard Natalie Weinstein is president of would give him courage. He and plan and purchase intelligently, Natalie Weinstein Design Associates and we discovered the wizard was you will have appreciated the the Natalie Weinstein Home Decorating an illusion that you need to find value of your property, while Club with over 15,000 members on Long within yourself when the chips enabling you to live better. Island. If you have a design question or would like to become a member, are down. Maybe it’s not the time for you visit www.nataliesclub.com, Daily, I meet with people to do a major renovation call 631.862.6198, or e-mail who are facing and dealing with (although there are really great [email protected]. Hear “Design life’s challenges. I help them deals out there), but keeping up Tips by Natalie” on WALK 97.5 FM, with repairs, painting and “Home Show” on WALK 1370 AM, because that’s what I’m trained Sundays from 10-11AM and podcast to do as an interior designer. My replacing old and worn furniture 24/7 on walkradio.com, keyword job and mission is to give them can be affordable, if you are NATALIE.
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Think PPP When You Think Hurricane Safety by Jim Winter ing the last 24 hours is Hurricane season is about 85 miles, according here. A moderate to the National Hurricane Atlantic hurricane sea- Center in Miami. son is predicted for A moment to plan hurri- 2009 according to the cane safety can give you National Oceanic and peace of mind and keep Atmospheric your family and home safe. Administration. If you want to be hurri- Many people have cane-safe, just follow the survived hurricanes three Ps: without any harm, and with modern technolo- Plan gy it almost seems that It’s always important for the path of a hurricane a family to have a plan for can be mapped out emergencies, whether it be perfectly. But don’t be a fire, earthquake or hurri- so sure. All the tech- cane. Every family member nology in the world must know what to do to cannot predict what stay safe. Mother Nature will do. When a hurricane threat- It’s important to pay ens, decide if your family attention not to just the black track but also the area on either will move to a safer place line forecasters use for the storm side of it. The average error dur- continued on facing page HARDWARE STORE Goldst✯ r Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 88 Railroad Ave., St. James, NY 11780 All Phases of Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Repairs & Installations FULL SERVICE LUMBER YARD Written Guarantee with Every Job • FREE Estimates Featuring... PHONE Moulding • Lumber • Custom Millwork qe 631-584-3839 yr Custom Mantel Work • Hardwood Licensed & Insured Serving L.I. for Over 20 Years DECKING WE DO IPE • TimberTech MILLWORK Don’t Dispair! REPAIR! Pressure Treated Decking • CUT LUMBER TO SIZE • CUT PANELING & FOR THE BOATER CALL MASTER FIX IT MOULDING Specializing in all Minor & Major Hardwood & Marine Plywood • MITRE WORK FOR THAT Home Repairs, Trouble Shooting & Maintenance PERFECT FIT ALL QUALITY HOME IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING: “We Have It All” • CUT PLYWOOD ¥ Carpentry ¥ Plumbing ¥ Electrical ¥ Painting ¥ Windows Tools • Hardwoods • CUT CIRCLES ¥ Doors ¥ Gutters ¥ Odd Jobs ¥ Snow Plowing Millwork Available No Job Too Small! ¥ Basement & Roof Leak Specialist ¥ NO JOB TOO SMALL JOHN ANTHONY PIAZZA y Special Orders Welcome e OFFICE FAX CELL: (516) q 584-5993 584-5644 380-0727 547 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 631.584.5140 FULLY LICENSED AND INSURED (#15,038 HI) St. James Resident ¥ Unlimited References Monday-Friday 7am-5pm • Saturday 7am-3pm
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continued storm as possible. If you don’t or friends know where you plan inland, go to a designated shel- have a basement, go to a closet to be. ter or ride out the storm in your or a bathroom. Those who have a hurricane home. Make sure you stay in If you need to leave the area, plan do much better than those touch with local authorities to make sure you go directly to the who don’t. Taking a moment to know the severity of the hurri- shelter. Take your survival kit plan today may help you avoid cane. You should also plan an and lock all doors and windows last-minute panic. It could save escape route in case your family before you go. Let your relatives your home and your family. needs to evacuate.
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NATURALLY SPEAKING: Enjoy These Hot Summer Days by June A. Liardi Feed them every 2-3 weeks until beets, broccoli, carrots, kale, Summer is here now. buds form. You will be rewarded spinach and lettuce. This is also Vacations, picnics, reunions, with nice bushy plants this fall. the time to plant seeds of peren- camp and boating. We really Keep deadheading your flow- nials. This will give them a don’t have a vacation from gar- ers, it really pays off with contin- headstart for next year. dening though. Your plants really ued blooms. It is a good excuse You can prevent your lawn need you now. to just stroll around the garden from creeping into your garden Make sure to keep an eye on at the end of a hot, busy day. beds very simply. Just roll up your container plantings. They Stay with your zucchini some sheets of newspaper and may need water twice a day plants. Harvest them when they lay them between the bed and now. The heat and humidity will are small and tender. Use some the lawn. Just cover with mulch dry them out. Add some water- of the blossoms too, for cooking. and you’re done. Your lawn soluble or fish emulsion fertilizer You can dip them into batter and mower will just roll right over it when you water. The nutrients fry them. If you don’t have any, too. in the soil will leach out each you can often find them at the time you water. farm stand. The owners are usu- You should keep after the ally helpful with recipes also. weeds also. These unwanted This is the time to take cut- plants will rob vital water from tings of some flowering plants your flowers and vegetables. It and herbs to grow inside this will probably be a good idea to winter. Some that room well are work at dusk or dawn during geraniums, begonias, lavender, these hot days. Make sure to marigolds and oregano. Fresh protect yourself from mosqui- herbs during the winter are a toes. You should check for any treat. standing water in your yard. As the lettuce and peas in Even the smallest amount can your garden finish, clean them After all this yard work you breed hundreds of the pests. up and amend the soil with may want to settle down in the This is about the last time you compost and manure. You can shade with a refreshing ice herb should pinch back your mums. start to plant your fall garden of continued on page 64
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Naturally Speaking continued from page 62 beach grass and feathers. Get 5-7 minutes, or until crisp and tea. Some good candidates for some oak tag or cardboard, light brown, turning once. Top your tea are lemon balm, lemon tacky glue and markers. Using with mozzarella cheese, pieces grass, any mint, lemon or lime all these materials, have each of chopped tomato and snipped verbena and pineapple sage. Put child create a scene of a favorite fresh basil. Drizzle with olive oil about 10 fresh lemon or lime spot, a favorite memory or a fan- and sprinkle with salt. verbena leaves, 10 or more mint tasy place. You could even get a To all those Dads out there... leaves, a stalk of lemon grass shadow box and frame the cre- have a very happy Father’s Day. and 2 tbs. of chopped ginger ation. Have a happy and safe 4th of into a heat resistant bowl. Pour 2 July. Celebrate with a red, white cups of boiling water over the and blue dessert of farm fresh herbs and let steep for 20-30 raspberries or red currents, lus- minutes. Refrigerate until cold. cious homemade whipped You can then add the juice of a cream and plump blueberries, lemon or orange and serve over yum. Of course, we’ll need to ice with a sprig of fresh mint. take a walk or swim some laps If you have a rainy day and after that. need to occupy the children, Enjoy these, hot, summer they can create a seaside pic- days. ture. While away at the shore or You probably have tomatoes just during a walk on the beach ripe by now. Here is a tasty idea Editor’s Note: June Liardi, a St. James resident for over start collecting. Collect some for your next party. Cut some 30 years, is a wife and mother of three sand, small shells (look close, slices of Italian bread and brush sons. June will be writing articles on there are real small ones), peb- both side with olive oil. Sprinkle gardening, nature related craft projects bles, driftwood, dried seaweed, with pepper and bake at 425º for and family activities.
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Make Home Sweet Home Your Home Safe Home With schools out for the sum- a recent Home Safety Council er to prepare their homes inside mer, many families will be survey. To help families reduce and outside for a fun and family- spending more time at home. accidents and injuries at home, oriented summer. Reviewing The increased time and activities families are urged to take stock potential risks with every mem- at home can also increase the of their home safety plans during ber of the family and taking chance of being injured, some- June Home Safety Month. proper precautions through a thing experienced by one out of June is an ideal time for fami- room-by-room safety audit will every four families, according to lies to spend a few hours togeth- increase your knowledge and reduce the risk of serious injury. Surprisingly, the Home Safety Council Safety Survey finds that nearly half (46%) of respondents have not taken any action to prevent the leading causes of home injury. These easy-to-follow tips can help keep your family members, friends and loved ones safe this summer:
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Make Home Sweet Home Your Home Safe Home continued from page 66 • Make sure locks are function- • Check grill connections, such • year, making sure everyone is ing properly and that everyone as fuel lines, for leaks and involved – from kids to grand- inside the home can open never operate the grill closer parents. them. than three feet from the home, • Keep bushes and shrubs trees, shrubs or other objects. Poison Prevention trimmed under windows so • Keep children away from • Install carbon monoxide burglars can’t hide. pools, ponds or ditches. alarms on every level and out- • Don’t leave equipment, tools, • Tie-down outdoor furniture side each sleeping area. bikes or toys in the yard. and equipment prior to severe • Never operate fossil-fuel burn- • Cancel mail and newspaper storms to help prevent debris ing appliances, such as a gas delivery while on vacation. from taking flight. grill, indoors or in the garage – even with the garage door Conducting a home safety open. audit can help identify potential • Inspect the pilot lights on nat- danger areas of the home and ural gas appliances to ensure where to properly place safety that the flame is blue. When and security equipment for maxi- a flame is mostly yellow in mum protection. It also gives color, it is likely producing homeowners the opportunity to carbon monoxide. prepare in advance for emergen- • Clean out the lint and debris cies and develop appropriate that may build up in the escape and preparedness plans clothes dryer vent that leads to to reduce the threat of accidents the outside of the house. and injuries. • Never leave an automobile running in a garage, even Editor’s Note: with the garage door open. This article has been provided by the Backyard & Garage Home Safety Council and First Alert, manufacturer of home safety products. Home Security • Designate the grilling area a To learn more about protecting your fam- • Keep doors and windows “no play zone” keeping kids ily from potential home safety hazards, locked, and don’t forget the and pets well away until visit www.MySafeHome.org or garage and shed. equipment is completely cool. www.firstalert.com.
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Dog Bite Prevention Tips submitted by the entire community, not just our pale in comparison with the more United States Postal Service letter carriers. Last year, 3,100 than 4.7 million people – mostly For every letter carrier bitten, letter carriers suffered dog bites. children and the elderly – who there are, by comparison, hun- That’s an average of 11 dog suffer injuries from dog attacks dreds of children who needlessly attacks every delivery day, and each year. suffer the pain and trauma of dog that figure does not include the Recent statistics show the bites. Whatever the reasons, dog number of threats that did not annual number of dog attacks bites are a serious problem for the result in injury. These numbers exceeds the reported instances of measles, whooping cough, and mumps, combined. In addition, dog bites requiring medical atten- tion in the United States number 500,000 to 800,000 annually. Countless more bites go unreport- ed and untreated. Dog bite vic- tims account for up to 5% of emergency room visits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 2% of Americans are bitten by a dog each year, and most of the victims are children. If a letter carrier needs to inter- act with you, put your dog into a separate room before opening your front door. Dogs have been known to burst through screen doors or plate-glass windows to get at letter carriers and strangers. Letter carriers are vigilant and dedicated, but we may be forced to stop mail delivery at an address if a letter carrier is threat- ened by a vicious dog. In some instances, Postal Service employ- ees have sued and collected dam- ages for dog bite injuries. We can’t control people’s dogs; only dog owners can do that. While some attribute attacks on letter carriers to dogs’ inbred aversion to uniforms, experts say the psychology actually runs much deeper. Every day that a letter carrier comes into a dog’s territory, the dog barks and the letter carrier leaves. Day after day the dog sees this action repeated. After a week or two, the dog appears to feel invincible against intruders. Once the dog gets loose, there’s a good chance it will attack. Dog owners should remind their children about the need to keep the family dog secured. We continued on facing page
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continued www.avma.org, The Humane reaches every address in the also recommend parents ask their Society of the United States at nation, 149 million residences, children not to take mail directly www.hsus.org, and the Prevent businesses and Post Office Boxes, from letter carriers. A dog may the Bite program at www.pre- six days a week. It has 34,000 interpret the carrier’s handing ventthebite.org. retail locations and relies on the mail to a child as a threatening An independent federal sale of postage, products and gesture. agency, the U.S. Postal Service is services, not tax dollars, to pay Clearly, parents must never the only delivery service that for operating expenses. leave a defenseless infant with a dog and must ensure that older children know the potential dan- ger of dogs. It is also important to note that studies have shown that dogs are three times more likely to be involved in a biting incident if they have not been spayed or neutered. These simple reminders and helpful tips can reduce the hazard of dog-bite attacks. Help us to help you this spring and summer. Additional information is avail- able through the American Academy of Pediatrics at www.aap.org, the American Veterinary Medical Association at
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MONEY MATTERS: “Cutting Losses” Can Be More Painful Than You Think by Scott Posner, CFP, right size to meet their fami- A.A.M.S. ly’s needs for many years to Why do stock prices come. However, the sharp fall? Various factors are decline in the housing market involved, but in a nutshell, has caused Mike and Mary prices drop when more Ann such concern that they people want to sell stocks decide to sell their house, than buy them. Conversely, even though they can only get the more people who buy $360,000 for it. By selling a particular stock, the now, they reason, they can faster that stock’s price will avoid further drops, and when rise. If you’ve studied basic the market stabilizes, they can economics and the law of buy another house in the supply and demand, same neighborhood. you’ve already got a pretty clear investors have acted in a way To sum up: Mike and Mary sense of why stock prices move that may be counter-productive, Ann took a $40,000 loss on a the way they do. And yet, while let’s look at consumer behavior house they didn’t even need to the process sounds fairly logical, in another context. Suppose a sell. In essence, they were bet- the behavior of many investors hypothetical couple, Mike and ting that the housing market, isn’t – which gives you some Mary Ann, bought a house in St. against all historical evidence, good investment opportunities James five years ago for would not recover enough to right now. $400,000. They liked everything compensate them for staying put. To understand why so many about the house, and it was the continued on page 74
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Money Matters continued from page 72 hold the same investments for more shares you own, the better Most people would question the 20, 30 or 40 years – in fact, your financial position will be rationality of this type of behav- sometimes they pass these when the market turns around. ior. Yet many of these same peo- investments on to their children, This type of behavior takes ple do the same thing when it who also hold them for decades. patience, discipline and faith in comes to investments. Are you so sure that your invest- our markets. But over the past Specifically, over the past year ments, which may indeed have century, the investors who have and a half, they have sold declined 40% or more over the demonstrated these traits have investments – even quality past couple of years, won’t been well rewarded – and investments that still met their recover those losses and climb there’s no reason you can’t needs for growth, income or a to new heights in the years attain the same results. combination of both. And when ahead? they’ve sold these investments, You may someday need to Editor’s Note: Money Matters is a monthly feature writ- they’ve taken losses – some- sell, but do so for the right rea- ten by Scott Posner, CFP, A.A.M.S., an times, big losses. Just like Mike sons – a change in your goals, a investment representative with Edward and Mary Ann, they thought need to rebalance your portfolio Jones Investments. This 130-year-old firm they must sell now to avoid big- or a fundamental change in the has over 10,000 offices around the world with one here in town at 542 North ger setbacks later. companies in which you’ve Country Road in the Old St. James Don’t make that mistake. If invested. In the meantime, not School House. Mr. Posner has serviced you weren’t planning on selling only should you hold on to the both personal and institutional investors your investments before the mar- investments that that still meet for over 17 years. For more information, a schedule of free investment classes or ket decline, why sell them now, your needs, but you should also to request topics for future columns, when you’ll just be locking in a consider adding new investments call 862-2020. loss? Many successful investors while the price is so low. The
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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: Do You Need a Will? submitted by Lawrence Glazer, these treasures in your will can whenever there is a substantial CLU, ChFC, LUTCF cause friction between family change in your life. A will is one of the most members that lasts for decades. important documents you can Myth: “When I die, my How Do You Create a Will? create in your lifetime. Think of spouse will get all of my assets.” Drafting a will is difficult and a will as the financial blueprint Fact: If you and your spouse is not an endeavor you want to of the distribution of your assets own assets jointly, at death your tackle single-handedly. It’s after your death. Your will clear- share of the assets will automati- important that you call on the ly states who will inherit your cally go to your surviving services of an estate-planning assets, when they will inherit spouse. What happens when lawyer. A lawyer might help your assets, and any conditions your surviving spouse dies? you: that must be met for them to What will your children receive? • Avoid the possible problems of receive your assets. If you die Does your spouse have the “do-it-yourself” wills without a valid will, the court financial skill to manage the • Save on estate taxes does not have your financial family wealth? • Take advantage of estate plan- blueprint to follow. Therefore, it Myth: “I can create a will on ning opportunities people has no way of knowing how you my own and save the legal often overlook may have wanted to distribute costs.” • Change the terms of your your assets. The state where you Fact: “Do-it-yourself” wills existing will lived steps in and makes the often do not contain all of the decisions for you, according to necessary components as Life Insurance and Wills the distribution schedule set forth required by law. Anyone who How does life insurance fit in its intestacy statutes. The might benefit from an invalida- into the picture? Life insurance is state’s decisions may or may not tion of your will can contest it, a vehicle you can use to help conform to your wishes or to and if the courts decide in his or make sure your estate is not what is best for the people clos- her favor, your estate may have depleted at death by potential est to you. to pay for all legal costs. estate taxes and other costs. In Common Misconceptions Remember, the few dollars you most instances, life insurance Myth: “My assets are so small save now can cost your loved proceeds are paid income tax- that a will is not necessary.” ones thousands of dollars later. free to your beneficiary(ies). Fact: Think again. You are Myth: “I don’t want my final Without life insurance proceeds, generally worth more than you wishes to be set in stone. I’ll cre- a portion of your estate may give yourself credit. Even if some ate a will later in my life.” have to be sold to meet “final” possessions do not hold great Fact: The terms of a will can expenses, like estate taxes, monetary value, they could hold change as often as needed. Legal funeral costs, and outstanding an enormous amount of senti- experts agree that you should debts. mental value – and that’s some- reexamine your will periodically thing you can’t put a price on. to make sure it is up-to-date. A continued on page 82 Failing to indicate who receives will should receive a “checkup”
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Yes, You Should Have a Power of Attorney by John L. Belford, Esq. Powers of attorney are often may be a close relative or it may A power of attorney gives one signed with a view toward the be a stranger, depending on the or more persons the power to donor’s incapacity. In that case, circumstances as determined by act on your behalf. The power the donee of the power can the court. can be general or limited. A lim- manage all of the donor’s finan- While not everyone will ited power of authority authoriz- cial affairs even though the become incapacitated everyone es the agent to act in specific financial instruments are not in should execute a power of attor- transactions such as a specific his or her name. ney to avoid delays, expenses real estate transaction or a spe- If an incapacitated person has and complications for those who cific bank account. A general not signed a general power of do in fact become incapacitated. power authorizes the donee of attorney, it is likely that it will the power to sign any document be necessary for a court to that the donor himself or herself appoint one (1) or more persons could sign at any time in the referred to as guardians or con- future whether the donor is servators to act for the benefit of aware of the donee’s exercising the incapacitated person. The the power of attorney or not. powers of appointment as a Editor’s Note: A general power should be guardian or a conservator take John L. Belford, Jr., Esq., has been practicing law for 39 years, with 32 of granted only to a trusted person. approximately six (6) months to them here in St. James at 217 Lake It is important to name an alter- be obtained and the costs Avenue at the corner of Woodlawn and nate donee to the power in case incurred would be approximately Lake Avenues. A graduate of Columbia the primary donee becomes $8,000 to $10,000. The person Law School, John specializes in real estate, wills & estate planning and elder incapacitated or is deceased the court appoints to manage the law. For additional information, call him when the power is needed. incapacitated person’s affairs at 862-8600.
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AREAS OF PRACTICE John L. Belford, Jr. EDUCATION EAL STATE R E • Chaminade High School • Holy Cross College WILLS &ESTATES, • Columbia Law School TAX PLANNING, EXPERIENCE PROBATE AND ESTATE • Lieutenant (JG) U.S. Navy ADMINISTRATION, (1963-1965) HEALTH CARE PROXIES & • Suffolk County Bar Association POWERS OF ATTORNEY since 1974 Present or Past Member of Elder Law, Taxation (Chairman, 1976), GUARDIANSHIP LAW Ethics, Matrimonial and Banking & Insurance Committees • Qualified as Guardian Ad Litem MEDICAID PLANNING • St. James Chamber of Commerce (Past President, 1977)
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Hip Problems by Linda M. Bocchichio ment. Recommending exercise to D, which helps prevent osteo- Your hip is a weight-bearing build muscle strength and joint porosis, a leading cause of hip joint, and all your weight above stability. Strengthening hip mus- fracture – this is especially impor- the waistline has to be supported cles helps to stabilize the joint tant for women. by your hips. and reduce the chance of addi- Following your chiropractor‘s Repeating the same activity tional injury. recommendations will help over and over stresses the hip Orthotics can help hip prob- reduce the chances of re-injury. joint and can cause irritation and lems by supporting low arches, Editor’s Note: inflammation. This can lead to correcting leg length inequalities, Dr. Linda Bocchichio is a chiropractor overuse injury such as and absorbing shock. At home practicing at 105 Lake Avenue So. in trochanteric bursitis, tendinitis, there are many things a patient Nesconset. She is the founder of the St. James Walking Club and is a former pres- muscle strain, or a stress fracture. can do to help treatment. ident of the St. James Chamber of A traumatic injury such as Exercise regularly. Make sure you Commerce. For further information, call falling on the hip, a car accident, get enough calcium and vitamin 979-9854. or being tackled in a football game, can also cause pain and problems with the hip. Other conditions, such as Have a Safe & Happy arthritis, osteoporosis, infection in the joint, etc., can cause hip problems. A chiropractor can help by: Fourth of July! Manipulation (adjustment) of the affected joints for proper align-
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The Golden Rule by Monica Rae McNamara Practice Random Acts of “Do unto others as you would Kindness – You don’t need to be have them do unto you,” does Donald Trump and pay off some- that sound familiar? I sure hope one’s mortgage, although that so, it is the Golden Rule that I would be nice. I experienced a was taught as a child by my par- random act of kindness last ents. It’s a simple and straight week. I went out with my kids to forward rule that requires no fur- get Italian ices on one of those ther explanation. I think it’s rare sunny days we had recently. something that could stand to be I did not discover that I had left reviewed at the very least. We my wallet at home until after I live in such a fast-paced society had ordered. I advised the clerk that most people are focused on that I would be back as I getting from one activity to the you take the time to actually lis- watched my children’s smiles next, be it work or play. In that ten to another person, you will melt away upon the realization rush it can be easy to forget how be surprised what you may that the ices would have to wait. you are treating others along your learn. Out of no where a stranger path. I like to talk about being handed money to the clerk and healthy in the physical sense but Don’t Be a Critic – Stop said, “It’s my treat.” There are that can not come full circle until wasting time criticizing others. still lots of kind good-hearted you are happy in your spirit/ Try to take your negative people in the world and you can heart/soul. thoughts and spin them into pos- be one of them! Thank you Living by the Golden Rule will itive thoughts. again stranger! make you happier and the people around you happier. Can you use Let Go of Revenge – When Remember it takes more ener- a little happy right now? you’re treated badly forget about gy to frown then it does to smile, Here are a few ways to imple- lashing out, instead turn the so put a smile on your face and in ment the Golden Rule that can other cheek. By not acknowledg- your heart. help you can start living healthier ing the bad act, you will lessen in your heart, soul and body: its impact on you, and perhaps Editor’s Note: the owner of this bad deed will Monica R. McNamara is a long time resident of St. James with a passion for Be Friendly – It’s true you see the error in his/her ways. health and fitness. She is an Independent may not like everyone you meet Associate for ISAGENIX International but a smile never hurts anyone. Have Compassion and a company dedicated to optimum Your smile just may brighten Empathy – Try to put yourself in nutritional health. To learn more about nutritional cleansing and how it can someone’s day and smiles someone else’s shoes, see their improve your health and jumpstart always look better then frowns. view point. You will gain knowl- weight loss, contact Monica at edge and insight into their [email protected] or visit Be a Good Listener – People actions and reactions and maybe www.bodybiz.isagenix.com. love to talk, myself included. If even your own.
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EMERGENCY SERVING THE APPOINTMENTS TAKEN 584-8100 ST. JAMES COMMUNITY HEALTH VIEWS: By Gregory R. Thomaier, D.C., C.C.S.P. This article is part of an ongoing series presented in order to bring you the very best and latest information about exercise, health and diet. Headaches (part III/ III) Chiropractic Care for Headaches coupled with adjustments to the junction Numerous research studies have between the cervical and thoracic spine. shown that chiropractic adjustments are This is also helpful in most cases of very effective for treating tension migraine headaches, as long as food and headaches, especially headaches that lifestyle triggers are avoided as well. originate in the neck. Headache Trigger Points A report released in 2001 by Trigger point therapy for headaches researchers at the Duke University tends to involve four muscles: the Evidence-Based Practice Center in Splenius muscles, the Suboccipitals, the Durham, NC, found that “spinal manipula- Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and the The Sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle tion resulted in almost immediate Trapezius. The Splenius muscles are com- runs from the base of the skull, just improvement for those headaches that prised of two individual muscles - the behind the ear, down the side of the neck originate in the neck, and had significantly Splenius Capitis and the Splenius to attach to the top of the sternum fewer side effects and longer-lasting relief Cervicis. Both of these muscles run from (breastbone). Although most people are of tension-type headache than commonly the upper back to either the base of the not aware of the SCM trigger points, their prescribed medications.” These findings skull (splenius capitis) or the upper cervi- effects are widespread, including referred support an earlier study published in the cal vertebrae (splenius cervicis). Trigger pain, balance problems and visual distur- Journal of Manipulative and Physiological points in the Splenius muscles are a com- bances. Referred pain patterns tend to be Therapeutics that found spinal manipula- mon cause of headache pain that travels deep eye pain, headaches over the eye tive therapy to be very effective for treat- through the head to the back of the eye, and can even cause earaches. Another ing tension headaches. This study also as well as to the top of the head. unusual characteristic of SCM trigger found that those who stopped chiroprac- The Suboccipitals are actually a group of points is that they can cause dizziness, tic treatment after four weeks continued four small muscles that are responsible nausea and unbalance. to experience a sustained benefit in con- for maintaining the proper movement and The trapezius muscle is the very large, trast to those patients who received pain positioning between the first cervical ver- flat muscle in the upper and mid back. A medication. tebra and the base of the skull. Trigger common trigger point located in the very Each individual’s case is different and points in these muscles will cause pain top of the Trapezius muscle refers pain to requires a thorough evaluation before a that feels like it’s inside the head, extend- the temple and back of the head and is proper course of chiropractic care can be ing from the back of the head to the eye sometimes responsible for headache pain. determined. However, in most cases of and forehead. Often times it will feel like This trigger point is capable of producing tension headaches, significant improve- the whole side of the head hurts, a pain satellite trigger points in the muscles in ment is accomplished through manipula- pattern similar to that experienced with a the temple or jaw, which can lead to jaw tion of the upper two cervical vertebrae, migraine. or tooth pain.
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There is Hope for Addiction Dear Editor,
My name is Lonnie Cuccaro. I am a successful co-worker’s story. And the problem isn’t just with business owner and wife, but most of all, I am the illicit drugs like cocaine and marijuana, it also proud mother of two beautiful daughters. Our fami- involves alcohol and prescription drugs. ly was almost destroyed by the most devastating Although this has been the longest and the hard- disease I have yet to see. We watched someone we est struggle of my life, please know there is hope. love, someone who lit up a room by her mere pres- Do not give up on your loved ones even if they ence, a person that touched the lives of everyone stumble over and over. There is real help out there. she came in contact with, self-destruct before our My daughter is a perfect example. She has now eyes. been sober for nearly one full year and How do I begin to tell a story that opens wounds she is happier than she has ever been. She is now that still have not fully healed? I can only hope it working as a counselor at the most amazing drug will give strength, courage, and hope to someone and alcohol rehabilitation center in this country who may think all is hopeless. called Narconon Arrowhead. That is where her life When did my daughter stop seeing what the was saved. world saw? When did sadness and low self-worth I could not have survived this ordeal without the overwhelm her to the point where she started to support of the loving family and friends that sur- harm the one person she should be kindest to: her- rounded me. My family helped me find Narconon self? by doing the research to find a program that would How do you watch your child slowly die before save my daughter’s life. your eyes while you stand helplessly by? My Contact Narconon Arrowhead, at 1-800-468- daughter’s life was almost claimed several times by 6933 or go to their website at a disease so insidious that it is the most dangerous www.stopaddiction.com or contact me at: lonniecuc- disease of all – addiction. [email protected]. Saving my daughter became my obsession. God bless those of you still struggling, but know Addiction isolates families from friends and co- that there is help and there is hope. workers. Unlike a terminal illness where compas- – Sincerely, Lonnie Cuccaro sion and support are given freely, this is a dirty little secret that you must suffer alone because of the stigma attached to it. This disease thrives on shame, Editor’s Note: Narconon, a non-profit public benefit organization that guilt and lies. specializes in helping people with drug or alcohol I am compelled to tell this story because we can addictions, offers free assessments and referrals to more no longer turn a blind eye to this all-too-common than 11,000 different treatment facilities. Drug addiction problem. This is not just MY story, it is your neigh- can be overcome. Narconon can help. bor’s story, a friend’s story, a relative’s story, a Call 1-800-468-6933 or visit www.stopaddiction.com.
Music therapy has been shown to help in the healing process of a variety of ailments or conditions, be they physical or mental. Research- ers at the Institute for Music Therapy in Germany, for instance, studied the effects of music therapy when used to treat children with developmental delay. Researchers studied a group of 12 children between 4 and 6.5 years of age with developmental ages between 1 to 3.5 years. They were able to note the effects of musical therapy on the childrens' development, which showed significant improvements, including better hearing and speech and improved hand-eye coordination in the children after exposure to the therapy. Music therapy has also proven effective in treating depression in older patients. A study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine con- cluded that music therapy showed great potential as a beneficial intervention for homebound elderly people who have limited access to healthcare profes- sionals.
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Family Fun Times St. James Chamber of Commerce Invites You To Summer Family Fun Night Thursday, July 9 • 8:00 p.m. Free Free (rain date July 16) On The Lawn at Deepwells County Park (Moriches & Rte. 25A) Come early with your blankets & food for a picnic dinner on the lawn
Then Enjoy Our 3D Outdoor Movie at 8:30: Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D Glasses will be provided to the 1st 500 attendees by the SJ Chamber of Commerce at 8 PM PLEASE NO Pets NO Alcoholic Beverages
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Smithtown H.S. Class of 1959 Anniversary Reunion and Homecoming Over the past year, five former AUGUST 14, 15, 16, 2009 area was a primary prerequisite of members of the last class to grad- the Committee. “We wanted to uate from the old Smithtown reunion we wanted to insure that keep as many of our activities as Branch High School on New York we made every effort to locate as possible within the same geo- Avenue in Smithtown, have been many of our former classmates as graphic area that we all grew up diligently making arrangements possible. By doing so, we offered in as youngsters. For example, for their 50th Anniversary them the opportunity to partici- thanks to the Smithtown Central Reunion and Homecoming for pate in the one and only 50th School District, who gave us per- the Class of 1959. class reunion that we will ever mission to visit our old high The Committee that designed have.” school, including the auditorium, the historic three fun-filled day’s According to Mrs. Cravotta, we will be able to use the facili- activities is comprised of Betty out of a total graduating class of ties for our opening homecoming (Nelsen) Cravotta, Thea (Jamison) 124 students they were able to reunion ceremonies on Friday Carroll, Joan (Streib) Diercks, locate 123 of their former class- night August 14, 2009.” John Van Derlofske and Gene mates. The only one that they Mrs. Carroll went on to relate Sampieri. They have been meet- were unable to find was Joan that as part of the opening cere- ing on a regular basis in prepara- Cresci. Ms. Cresci formerly monies Mrs. Joanne (Micciche) tion for the largest post graduate resided in Nesconset, however, Douglass will sing the National homecoming function for a single the class lost track of her after Anthem. Mrs. Douglass previous- class in the history of the New graduation and over the years ly sang the National Anthem at York Avenue High School. they were never able to locate the graduates Baccalaureate cere- In discussing the three-day her. In closing, Mrs. Cravotta monies in 1959. Following the anniversary homecoming Mrs. noted that if anyone knows of her Star Spangled Banner, Carole Cravatto, the last Government present where-abouts that they (Krajovic) Bergantine, and the for- Organization (GO) treasurer of would love to talk with them. mer Senior Class Vice President, the high school noted, “We are According to Mrs. Carroll, will lead the class in the Pledge of delighted with the results of our developing a three-day home- Allegiance. From that point on campaign to locate our former coming program that would John Van Derlofske, the last sen- classmates. Since this was our entice their fellow classmates to ior class president of the high 50th year homecoming class want to return to the Smithtown school will act as MC for the evening. In further discussing the three- day program Joan (Streib) Diercks continued by explaining that their classmates were coming in from THE SMITHTOWN as far away as the West Coast to Florida, to Maine. “It’s been truly TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION amazing. The reception has been terrific. We have categorized our would like to congratulate the three-day weekend festivities as our 50th anniversary homecom- 2009 STA Scholarship winners ing and reunion and it truly is just that. In fact, a number of our classmates haven’t been back to Dana Ballis Smithtown since 1959. Fifty years from HS East is indeed a long time to be away from the geographic area you and once called your home. We are just thrilled by our classmate’s Sydney Kronrad reception. It will indeed be a weekend to remember.” from HS West As part of the evening’s festivi- ties the Harbormen Chorus, a
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continued most historic weekend.” There will never be another one well known Long Island barber- John Van Derlofske continued like it. We hope that all of our shop chorus, will host the enter- by stating that as part of the classmates will take advantage of tainment for the evening. They weekend’s festivities the class this thrilling opportunity to go will provide a Cappella doo-wop intends to spend the last day of its back to yesteryear to those days and barbershop chorus singing homecoming reunion down at that shaped our lives.” including, quartet melodies for Shubert’s Beach, better known to the classmate’s enjoyment. In the Class of 1959 as Little Africa. For further information please attendance and welcoming back “We obtained the beach permit as contact: the graduates will be a represen- early as early as January 2, 2009 tative from the Smithtown Central to insure that we were the first to THE COMMITTEE School District, Mr. Robert have access to the beach facilities Betty (Nelsen) Cravotta Creighton, member of the Town that day. Little Africa was the [email protected] Board for the Town of Smithtown beach of choice back in the 631-584-5131 and a member from the 1950’s and most of our class- Smithtown Board of Education. mates have fond memories tied to Thea (Jamison) Carroll On Saturday night, August 15, it. For most of us it will be very [email protected] 2009 the Class of 1959 will con- much like going down memory 631-265-7684 tinue their 50th reunion activities lane. This will be especially true by having their welcome anniver- for those of our classmates who Joan (STREIB) Diercks sary dinner at the Smithtown have not been back to the town [email protected] Landing Country Club overlook- since 1959.” 631-724-5144 ing the beautiful Nissequogue In closing, Mr. Van Derlofske River. Classmates who wish to noted that any graduate from the Gene Sampieri play a round of golf prior to the Class of 1959 who desires to join [email protected] dinner will have an opportunity their fellow classmates for the 631-584-5924 to do so. 50th anniversary class reunion “This is the time to pull out that and homecoming can contact John Van Derlofske old scrapbook or yearbook and any member of the committee for [email protected] reminisce of days long gone by” additional information. “This is 631-265-8263 stated Gene Sampieri, the high our one and only 50th Class school’s last Government Organi- Reunion and Homecoming. zation president. “We have all changed since those idyllic days of yesteryear and no one will look the same as we did back in 1959. However, the most impor- tant aspect of our attendance and graduation from Smithtown High School concerned the many friendships we all shared through- out our high school career and continue to do so some 50 years later. That is something that no one can ever take away from us. It is the most cherished and beau- tiful aspect of the entire weekend. Seeing and talking to those whom we shared so many memories with from 1955 to 1959 will be one of the most exciting events of our 50th anniversary class reunion. I know I am looking for- ward to the weekend with great KRISTINA MANGIARACINA expectations. My only regret is for those who, for health related rea- sons, can’t be with us on this
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NEW ARRIVALS RECEIVES 1ST HOLY COMMUNION...
Preston John Cardi Madison Elizabeth Fornasier Harley and Andre Cardi are Peter and Elise Fornasier, of St. happy to announce the newest James, are proud to announce addition to their family. Preston the birth of their fourth child, John Cardi made his debut on Madison Elizabeth. Madison May 30, 2009 at 8:39 p.m. made her debut on May 14, weighing 7lbs. 7 ozs. and meas- Ashley DeGiorgio, of St. James, 2009 weighing 8 lbs. 3 oz. and received her first Holy uring 21.75 inches measuring 21 inches long. Little Preston was welcomed Communion on Saturday, May 9, She was welcomed home by 2009 at Sts. Philip and James home by his BIG brother Ashton. BIG sisters Kailey and Katrina Proud grandparents are Lila Church in St. James. The cele- and BIG brother Matthew. She is bration continued with a party Kuhns, Dr. Louis Cardi, and Ann a blessing to us all. Cardi. at Stonebridge Country Club in Congratulations and best wish- Hauppauge. Ashley is 7 years old Congratulations and best wish- es to the Fornasier family from es to the family from your friends and attends Mills Pond Elemen- your friends and neighbors in St. tary School in St. James. Con- in St. James. Harley and Andre James. are owners of Oasis Pools in St. gratulations from Mommy, James. Daddy and Alexandra.
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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 93 – CELEBRATIONS St. James Dog Grooming Florence and James Maher NO CAGE. WE’RE JUST ANIMAL Celebrate KINDNESS! LOVERS!
68th Wedding Anniversary – WE FEATURE THE – Florence and James Hydro Surge Bathing/Massage System Maher, of St. James, AND THE Furminator celebrated their 68th TO HELP ELIMINATE SHEDDING wedding anniversary on June 7, 2009. By App’t Only – Tues.-Sat. OWNER/RESIDENT James A. Maher was 425 N. Country Rd., St. James 862-7288 born in Manhattan, NY on October 6, 1916 and Florence C. Maher was born in the SAINT JAMES Bronx, NY on Dec- ember 1, 1917. ANIMAL HOSPITAL Florence and James “We strive to make your pet thrive” Maher met on James’ 18th birthday when State-of-the-Art Medical & Surgical Hospital James’ sister intro- Special Emphasis on Senior Care & Health Maintenance duced them at a Knights of Columbus dance. They Spay • Neuter • Declaw • Dentistry • Vaccination were married on June 7, 1941 in the Holy Family Church in the Bronx. They had three sons: James, Full Service Boarding Under Veterinary Supervision Edward and Kenneth. Russ J. Star, DVM James Jr., a graduate of Iona College, received his masters degree from Connecticut College and then 631 584-6336 went on to get his PhD in Texas. He retired as a prin- 538 N. Country Rd., St. James, NY 11780 cipal from Texas, and presently resides in Louisiana. Edward graduated from Felician College and spent three years in the U.S. Army with 18 months in Maintain Your Independence & Self Worth Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star. Edward worked as a drug enforcement agent and died sudden- ly in 1983. Helping Hands Homecare Kenneth graduated from Iona College and then went Allows elders to stay in the comfort of their own home. on to funeral director’s school in New York City. He was ordained a Deacon 21 years ago. Kenneth, who Companionship resides in St. James with his wife Betty, an honors graduate of Adelphi, is the owner and operator of the & Non-Medical St. James Funeral Home. Kenneth and Betty have three Support Services children Aelysche (deceased), Kerry and Kenneth, Jr. Kerry and Kenneth, Jr., both licensed funeral directors, for the Elderly work with their parents at the St. James Funeral Home. Florence and James reside in a quaint cottage in St. & the Homebound James. They are able to maintain their independence and self worth with the help of Helping Hands • Escorting to Doctor and Eldercare Service. “Florence and James are a delight,” Other Appointments says Susan Marklin, owner of Helping Hands Eldercare Service. “Their determination and zest for • Meal Preparation/ life is truly remarkable. Florence’s sense of humor and Light Housekeeping advice about life’s lessons is appreciated by all their caregivers. James’ intelligence and knowledge of cur- • Shopping/Errands rent events is astonishing.” Florence and James attribute their longevity to • Social Interaction healthy living, and a wonderful supportive family. • Hourly Rates Happy 68th Anniversary to Florence and James, from all your family and friends in St. James. • All Companions are Screened Editor’s Note: Susan Marklin, owner of Helping Hands Home Care, based in St. James, has over 25 years experience in 631-804-8248 gerontology and is nationally certified. If you want to find out helping [email protected] how to choose the correct caregiver for your loved one, con- tact her at 804-8248. 25 Year Experience • Owner Operated • Insured & Bonded
OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 94 – CELEBRATIONS Ward / Horsley Engaged Creat a Personalized The Ward family Wedding Web Site would like to share their happiness in Coordinating your wedding is no easy feat, even announcing the en- if you're a master organizer. One way to make it gagement of Megan easier on yourself and guests looking for information Ward to Bryce is to create a personalized wedding Web site. This Horsley. Megan is the way you can post all the pertinent information in daughter of Gary and one place (such as key dates for fittings, rehearsals, Cathy Ward of St. parties, etc.) and not have to field calls from dozens James and Bryce is the of people. A Web site is also a place to post pic- son of Scott and Caryn tures of the milestones you've completed since Horsley of Bellport. becoming engaged. Family and friends can view The couple got these pictures and any comments you have posted engaged Christmas to learn that much more about the couple who will week in Cancun, soon be walking down the aisle. In addition to Mexico and a July dates, facts, addresses, and more, link your bridal 2010 wedding is registry site to your wedding Web site so that guests planned. can quickly view the items for which you've regis- Megan and Bryce Bryce Horsley and tered. Also, if you don't mind are both graduates of Megan Ward some e-responses, you can SUNY Oneonta and enable guests to RSVP for the currently teach at local elementary schools. big event via your Web site, Best wishes to the happy couple from their friends particularly if you know some and family! guests will be lax in mailing backresponse cards.
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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 95 – CELEBRATIONS URNAROUND Ricciardella / Polizzi T Engaged TUTORING, LLC John and Maxine Specializing in One-on-One Tutoring Ricciardella of Som- and Small Group Instruction ers, NY and The Villages, FL, formerly Where we meet the individual needs of St. James, are of your children, one child at a time. happy to announce the engagement of Pre-K • K-12 All Subjects their daughter, Randi SAT Prep • Homework Help • NYS Test Prep to Joseph Polizzi, son of Joseph and Alice NOW OFFERING Polizzi of East Setauket, formerly of Summer Enrichment Sessions Smithtown. running from July 6 - August 14 Randi is a 1994 conveniently located at the graduate of Smith- Smithtown Methodist Church town High School. 230 E. Main Street, Smithtown. She received her Bachelor of Science Current Summer offerings: degree in nursing from Salisbury State SCIENCE SLEUTHS: for children entering K-2nd grade. University and is cur- This fun summer science workshop will boost your child’s scientific literacy through exciting, hands-on activities and rently a recovery Randi Ricciardella and projects. room nurse at Mem- Joseph Polizzi orial Sloan Kettering ABC’s and 123’s: for children entering 1st grade. Cancer Center in Manhattan. Through poetry, literature, games and manipulatives, stu- Joseph is a 1993 graduate of Smithtown High dents reinforce the skills learned in kindergarten and get a School. He received a degree in graphics design head start into 1st grade. and is currently working as a structural designer in ALL-IN-ONE: for children entering 2nd grade. In this NJ. unique workshop, your child will be exposed to many of A July 2009 New York City wedding is planned. the skills necessary to achieve in 2nd. Reading, writing, Congratulations and best wishes to the happy and math are all covered in this comprehensive workshop. couple and their families from your friends in St. BECOME A READING DETECTIVE: for children entering James. 3rd and 4th grade. Foster your child’s love of reading through this exciting genre study as students dive into the world of mystery. Through read-aloud and small group Offenberg / Murray Engaged study, participants dissect a mystery learning its compo- Dianne Offenberg, a long-time former resident of nents and then apply it to their own mystery reading. St. James and former owner of DanceWorks, is DEUCES WILD: for children entering 3rd and 4th pleased to announce the engagement of her daugh- grade. This hands-on workshop is packed with dice and ter, Allegra, to Dr. John Murray of Boston. card games sure to help your child master the basic math Allegra works for the Boston Symphony skills needed in 3rd and 4th grade. Orchestra and Boston Pops and is completing her MIDDLE SCHOOL LANGUAGE ARTS WORKSHOP: for masters degree in Arts Management at Boston children entering 7th and 8th grade. This comprehen- University. Dr. Murray is a Harvard graduate and sive language arts workshop focuses on both reading works in the Boston area. A 2010 summer wedding comprehension and creative writing. Through small is planned. group discussion, short story writing and poetry, students Dianne Offenberg is now a resident of delve into the unique topics raised in the novel The Giver Connecticut and Cape Cod, Massachusetts. by Lois Lowry. Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple and their families from your friends in St. phone: (631) 656-0014 James. email: [email protected]
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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 96 – THINK GREEN
Summer Is a Great Time to Go Green Summer is synonymous with many things, such as vacations, backyard barbecues and soaking up the sun. While those have long been summertime traditions, summer can also be a great time to start living a more environmentally conscious lifestyle. And many of these lifestyle adjustments are easy to make, especially during the warmer months of the year.
* Let nature dry your clothes. Clothes dryers need substantial amounts of energy to operate. Homeowners can greatly reduce their carbon footprint, however, by choosing to dry their clothes outdoors on a Something as simple as drying clothes outside on a clothesline is one way clothesline during summer to make a positive impact on the environment during the warmer sum- months. mer months.
* Install solar lights around your cover will keep the heat in the cloth napkins. This is far less property. Another way to save pool, reducing your heating wasteful and can make a very energy, and money, around costs in the process. positive impact on the environ- the house this summer is to ment. install solar garden lights * Change the bulbs. Energy-sav- around the property. Such ing light bulbs inside the house * Don't be so quick to turn on lights are typically inexpensive, can make your home more the air conditioning. Air condi- and the daytime sunlight will comfortable once the tempera- tioners use substantial amounts power them through the night, tures heat up. Energy-saving of energy. In lieu of turning the saving energy and money. bulbs emit less heat and also air on at the first sign of a heat last much longer than their tra- wave, consider installing ceil- * Cover the pool. Few things are ditional counterparts. ing fans or simply opening the more enjoyable come summer- windows. Many families don't time than taking a dip in the * Change your barbecue routine. spend much time at home dur- backyard pool. While pools Backyard barbecues are a sta- ing the daytime hours when are not typically seen as envi- ple of summertime for families temperatures are at their peak ronmentally friendly, covering across the country. However, anyway, which should make it the pool can make it much these gatherings can often easier to get through summer more beneficial to the environ- prove unfriendly to the envi- without relying so heavily on ment. That's because a cover ronment. Rather than using costly and environmentally will keep water from evaporat- paper plates or napkins at your unfriendly air conditioning. ing, meaning you'll fill the next backyard barbecue, use pool far less often. And a pool reusable plastic plates and
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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 97 – You’re invited to...
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2009 Peek into the exclusive homes and private properties tucked away in the picturesque communities of Nissequogue, Head of the Harbor, St. James and Smithtown
Visit at your own pace, but leave enough time to partake in the fabulous hot and cold gourmet luncheon at the very beautiful and elegant Flowerfield Mills Pond Road, St. James House Tour 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Luncheon 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Boutiques 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Flowerfield Tickets $70 House Tour & Lunch / Boutiques • $45 House Tour Only Maps will be sent with your ticket. Carpooling is recommended. Wear flat heeled shoes. Please no children under the age of 12. Smoking and cameras are not permitted. Sponsored by: Smithtown Garden Club • Smithtown Historical Society St. James Chamber of Commerce • Smithtown Township Arts Council For additional information, call (631) 265-6768
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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 98 – POET’S CORNER
The Four Seasons On Borrowed Time
The last few days have been wet and cold, I feel our lives have been loaned to us Unusual for this time of year. For how long we really don’t know But then again, Mother Nature’s in charge, But I’m sure when it’s pay back time And she’ll work it all out, never fear. We’ll know when we have to go.
I’m hoping for the sun to shine, We’re not told how long we have With the white puffy clouds in the sky. To accomplish our goals on Earth As the birdies chirp and the flowers bloom And before we are repossessed And the colors all fill up my eye. We should live life for all it’s worth.
I’m a big fan of the four seasons, So you should cherish each day But really, summer’s the one I like best. Don’t pull any crazy stunts No matter how hot and steamy it is, You should make the most of it because I’ll take it above all the rest. You’ll see this day only once.
It never gets too hot for me, because, – John Taratunio I always remember this rule... Fairfield Condos No matter what the heat and humidity, Think of February and you will feel COOL!
– David F. McKell
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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 99 – MID-ISLAND AUTO PARTS Foreign & Domestic New Parts Available
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The St. James communi- ty came together on Monday, May 25, to salute our Armed Forces at the annual Memorial Day Parade. Sgt. John W. Cooke VFW Post 395 led the way, fol- lowed by bands, scout troops, police depart- ments, fire department, antique autos and more. Following the parade, ceremonies were con- ducted at the St. James Elementary School grounds.
photos by William J. Garthe
OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 101 – MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 102 – OBITUARIES
Thomas J. O’Brien Anthony Joseph Routi
Thomas J. O’Brien, of Mt. Sinai, formerly of Stony Anthony Joseph Routi, of St. James, passed away Brook, L.I., passed away on May 26, 2009. Retired on May 19, 2009 at the age of 72. He was a Veteran commissioner of a Catholic high school track associ- of the Air Force and a proud former employee of ation; former collegiate and high school football and Grumman having had the opportunity to work on basketball official; retired guidance counselor for the several Lunar Excursion Modules. He is survived by Deer Park School District; former Boy Scout leader his loving family Tara (Bill), Lisa (Vinny), Vincent and and Eagle Scout. Cherished husband of Barbara. Michele. Loving father of Patricia (Thomas), Kathleen (Joseph), A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, Maureen (Chris), Thomas (Lisa), Jack (Kathryn) and September 19, 2009 at 2:30 p.m. at Sts. Philip & Michael (Suzanne). Beloved Pop-Pop of 20. Devoted James R.C. Church in St. James. brother of Peggy, Richard and Patty. Arrangements were entrusted to the Maher family; A Funeral Mass was held on May 30, 2009 at St. Kenneth J. Maher, Kerry J. Maher and Kenneth J. James R.C. Church, Setauket. Interment followed in Maher, Jr. at the St. James Funeral Home, St. James. the churchyard. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Anthony NSCHSAA, 275 Wolf Hill Road; South Huntington, NY 11747 or The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714. See Us For All Your Printing Needs
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OUR TOWN • JUNE 2009 – 103 – Personal Attention & Dignified Service - Our Continuing Tradition
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ongoing opportunities, community services F.YF.Y.I..I. and general information A.A. MEETINGS parents, can work, receive free Alcoholics Anonymous holds AMERICAN LEGION HALL training, are supported by caring more than 400 open meetings each FOR RENT caseworkers, help to reunite fami- week in Suffolk County. The only Tables, chairs, kitchen, bar, lies, and may be able to adopt chil- requirement for membership is a heat/AC; Reasonable Rates. dren who can’t go home. desire to stop drinking. All are wel- Sherwood Brothers Post 95, Lake All orientation meetings are held come. Avenue, St. James. Call on in the Social Services Building at A.A. meets every Monday and Monday, Wednesday or Friday 3455 Veteran’s Memorial Highway Wednesday, at the St. James between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 in Ronkonkoma. Please call the Methodist Church, off Route 25A a.m. 584-9633. Suffolk County Department of and Moriches Road, in St. James. Social Services at 853-KIDS for On Mondays a Big Book meeting is CRISIS HOTLINE more information and to sign up for held at 6:30 p.m. and a 12-Step RESPONSE of Suffolk County, one of their upcoming orientation meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. On Inc. provides a suicide prevention/ meetings. Wednesdays a Beginners meeting crisis intervention hotline, every and a Topic meeting is held at 7:30 day, 24-hours-a-day. JEWISH STUDY GROUPS p.m. Call anytime if you are feeling “FREE” Study Group for commu- Meetings are held each sad or desperate, if you are con- nity seniors is offered at Temple Thursday at 7 p.m. at Temple cerned about someone who is, or if Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, Isaiah, 1401 Stony Brook Road, you just want to talk with someone Hauppauge, on Monday mornings Stony Brook.; each Friday at 9 p.m. who understands and cares. at 10-11:30 a.m. Call the temple at the United Methodist Church, Talking helps. office for further information at 724- 792 Hawkins Avenue in Lake Call: 751-7500 ANYTIME 5807. Ronkonkoma; 3rd Wednesday of Lunch & Learn at Temple Beth each month at 7:30 p.m. Grace CRISIS ONLINE HOTLINE Chai, 870 Townline Road, Baptist Church, Hallock Rd., Lake Response of Suffolk County, a Hauppauge, will meet on the sec- Grove, and each Tuesday and 24-hour crisis intervention hotline, ond Shabbat morning of every Thursday at 10 a.m. at Islip Town now has a new ONLINE crisis month. No Hebrew or background Beach Pavilion, Rosevale Ave. All counseling service, called knowledge required. Shabbat serv- meetings are free. Hear2Help. Hear2Help counselors ices begin at 9:30 a.m., with Lunch If you have further questions or can be reached online Monday & Learn following. This program is would like a list of other open meet- through Friday afternoons from 3-9 “FREE” and open to the communi- ings as well as closed meetings, p.m. Log on at responsehotline.org ty. For directions call the temple call 669-1124, 24 hours, 7 days. office at 724-5807. 2 FLAG DROP OFF BOXES AMVET POST #55 IN ST. JAMES JEWISH WAR VETERANS MEETS IN ST. JAMES Through the generosity of the St. MEETINGS AMVET Post #55 meets the sec- James Postmaster, reconditioned The Three Village Post of the ond Saturday of each month at the mail-drop boxes have been painted Jewish War Veterans is seeking St. James VFW, which is located and placed at two separate loca- new members. They meet monthly next to King Kullen on Lake tions in St. James. One can be on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the Avenue. The meetings begin at found on the side of the American North Shore Jewish Center, 9:30 a.m. AMVET membership is Legion, Sherwood Bros. Hall at 95 Norwood Avenue at Old Town open to all men and women who Lake Avenue, St. James, and Road, Port Jefferson Station. Call have served honorably in the U.S. another at the side of VFW Post 751-6421 or 928-1127. Armed Forces, Reserves or 395, at the south end of the King National Guard including those Kullen parking lot for the desposal JEWISH WORSHIP SERVICES men and women who are currently Flags which are no longer suitable Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline serving our country. Each AMVET for use. The flags will be properly Road, Hauppauge, a Conservative/ post conducts its own local pro- disposed of with an appropriate Egalitarian Synagogue welcomes grams and participates in AMVET- ceremony. the community for Sabbath servic- related state and national organiza- es on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. tion activities. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED and Saturday mornings at 9:30 For additional information about Share your heart and home with a.m. Call the temple office at 724- AMVET Post #55 in St. James, children in need. Become a Suffolk 5807 for directions. contact Don Cantwell at 265-0180, County foster parent. Foster par- and attend the meetings on the ents receive stipends, are reim- second Saturday of each month. bursed for expenses, can be single
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ongoing opportunities, community services F.YF.Y.I..I. and general information SENIORS WHO CAN’T GET TO at 631-467-3723. single parent or a single parent THE LIBRARY... www.momsclub.org receiving ADC/TANF you might A VAN-TASTIC SOLUTION qualify for FREE training. Through a cooperative effort NARCONON Registration is in progress for the between The Smithtown Library At Narconon the goal is recover- F-E-G-S Suffolk Vocational and the Town of Smithtown’s ing the loved one you lost to drugs Center/Displaced Homemaker pro- Senior Citizens Department, trans- or alcohol addiction. The Narconon gram New Directions, Computer portation is provided for library vis- program was founded in 1966 and Skills Training and Brush Up pro- its on regularly scheduled dates or is based on the humanitarian works grams. Enrollment is ongoing for on demand when possible. of L. Ron Hubbard. In more than programs. The New Directions pro- On days of planned visits, a van 120 centers around the world, gram offers morning workshops. from the Smithtown Senior Citizens Narconon programs restore drug The Computer Training and Brush- Center will take you to any and alcohol abusers and addicts to Up programs include computer lit- Smithtown Library Building. If you a clean and sober lifestyle. Call eracy classes in Microsoft Word need to go to the library when a 800-468-6933 or log on to and Excel as well as personal skills visit is not planned, call the Senior www.stopaddiction.com to receive instruction. Call 598-0108 - early Citizen Center’s Transportation your free copy of Guide to enrollment is a must. Department to inquire about sched- Addiction Recovery for a Lifetime uling an individual visit. To arrange or to speak to a counselor immedi- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to be picked up for a planned visit ately for free counseling, assess- RESPONSE of Suffolk County, or to request an individual visit, call ments and referrals. Inc. a 24-hour crisis intervention the Senior Citizen Center’s Trans- hot line needs open, caring people portation Department at 265-8811. PARKINSON PHYSICAL to volunteer 4 hours a week as One week’s notice must be given THERAPY PROGRAM telephone counselors. Training is for a pick up. There is a $1 charge A physical therapy program is provided. Call 751-7500 anytime. each way for transportation ($2 available to Parkinson patients at round trip). the Smithtown Parkinson Therapy Smithtown Parkinson Therapy Center. The Center conducts an Center, Route 25, Smithtown is MEALS ON WHEELS on-going program of exercise and always in need of volunteers to VOLUNTEER DRIVERS NEEDED physical therapy, specifically tai- ensure the desired goals it strives The Town of Smithtown, Senior lored to the needs of each individ- for. No experience is needed for Citizen’s Department is in need of ual patient and administered by a just two hours a day, on Monday, Volunteer Drivers for its Meals on volunteer staff doctor, a physical Wednesday or Friday, from 9:30 to Wheels Programs. Drivers deliver therapist, nurses and trained volun- 11 a.m. Volunteers are trained by hot meals to the homebound in the teer aids. The Center operates on the professional staff. The center Smithtown Township. Mileage reim- a not-for-profit basis with only a welcomes present and/or future bursement is available. If you are minimal monthly charge to cover students of physical therapy as vol- available between the hours of 11 expenses. For more information or unteers. Anyone with the desire to a.m. and 1 p.m. one day a week, or if you are interested in volunteer- become a “Help” or a “Hope” once a month, please call Center ing, call 265-6621. should call 265-6621. manager, Laura Swoboda at 360- 7616 for further information. RECOVERY MEETINGS VFW POST #395 Recovery, Inc., a nonprofit com- John W. Cooke Veterans of MOMS Club munity mental health organization, Foreign Wars Post 395 meets at 8 The MOMS Club of Smithtown offers self-help for nervous symp- p.m. on the first Tuesday of each holds its General Membership toms, fears, anxiety, depression, month at their Post next to King meeting on the first Thursday of the stress, anger, etc. Meetings are Kullen on Lake Avenue in St. month at 10 a.m. We are a chapter held on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m. at James. VFW membership is open of MOMS Club International and St. James Episcopal Church, 490 to all veterans who have served are a support group for the stay-at- North Country Road, St. James. honorably in foreign conflicts in home mom and the mom who For additional information call U.S. Armed forces. For further works part time. We have play- 724-5190. information, call 862-7965. groups, park dates, field trips, and Mom’s Night Out. Our chapter SUFFOLK VOCATIONAL serves the Smithtown Township. CENTER - FREE TRAINING New members and their children If you are widowed, separated, are ALWAYS welcome. For more divorced or in the process of information please contact Debbie obtaining a separation or divorce, a
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NEIGHBORHOOD HOME CARE, FLORIDA CONDO FOR SALE – FOR SALE – White Lacquer INC. seeks homemakers and Tamarac Florida, 2 bedroom, 2 Bedroom Set - 6-drawer dresser companions interested in provid- bath. Pergo/tile floors, fans, with mirror, 4-drawer chest, 2 ing non-medical in-home servic- screened deck, hurricane shutters night stands and twin headboard es to the elderly. Positive, com- and clubhouse. Overlooks pool with Craftmatic bed frame. passionate approach a must. and golf course. Low mainte- Excellent condition. $300. Call Flexible hourly/daily positions nance. Includes cable. Asking 862-8181. 6/09 available. Please contact us at $75,000. Call 444-0003. tfn/forz HELP WANTED – Bather/Fluffer (631) 741-3350 or email at PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIR- for pet grooming salon in St. [email protected]. You may GIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) James. Experience preferred. Call also forward your resume to PO Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. 686-5336. tfn/tp Box 377, St. James, NY 11780. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of HELP WANTED – Busy Family Please include your phone num- heaven, blessed mother of the Medicine office is looking for a ber and a convenient time when Son of God, immaculate virgin, part time individual who can you may be reached. 8/09 assist me in my necessity. Oh star multi-task both front and back TUTORING – ELEMENTARY, of the sea, help me and show me office duties. Experience pre- SPECIAL EDUCATION, AND herein, you are my mother. Oh ferred, will train on specific med- READING. Certified teacher Holy Mary, Mother of God, ical software. Will train for proce- available specializing in Wilson Queen of Heaven and Earth, I dures done in the office. Requires Reading Program, elementary humbly beseech you from the 1-2 evenings per week (2-8 reading and elementary math bottom of my heart to succor me p.m.), Saturday mornings (9 skills. Will work with your sched- in this necessity. There are none a.m.-1 p.m., and 1-2 weekdays. ule. Call Michelle at 584-5532. who can withstand your power. Some flexibility expected. Fax tfn/mm Oh show me herein you are my resume to 631-584-6098. TUTOR – NYS Certified (N-6) and mother. Oh Mary conceived 6/09/dm local Smithtown teacher is willing without sin pray for us who have RECEPTION / MEETING HALL to tutor students over the sum- recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh AVAILABLE FOR USE – St. James mer. If you’re looking for an Holy Mary I place this cause in United Methodist Church offers a experienced, kind, and knowl- your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit, spacious meeting hall with com- edgeable tutor for your child, you who solve all problems, light mercial kitchen for civic and sup- please feel free to call Lisa at 516- all roads so that I can obtain my port groups, receptions, clubs, 707-0519. tfn/mfx goals. You gave me the divine gift workshops and seminars. The VIVIAN’S HOUSE CLEANING / to forgive and forget all evil 35’x60’ meeting room has tables, OFFICE CLEANING – Free esti- against me, and that in all chairs, rest rooms and a grand mates. 10 years experience. instances of my life, you are with piano. The Church is located at Spring cleaning, weekly / bi- me. I want in this short prayer to 532 Moriches Road in Head of weekly and after party clean up. thank you for all things as you the Harbor. Expansive parking Call 631-433-3566. 7/09 confirm once again that I never and handicapped access is pro- ST. JAMES OFFICE FOR RENT – want to be separated from you in vided. Contact the Office at 584- Professional office suite on 2nd eternal glory. Thank you for your 5340 for available dates and sug- floor - 700 sq. ft. - centrally locat- mercy toward me and mine. The gested donations. The SJUMC ed (across from 7-Eleven) with a person must say this prayer 3 offers their facilities as a commu- Lake Avenue address. Reception consecutive days, the request will nity outreach to the St. James area, 3/4 offices, bathroom. Very be granted. This prayer must be area & welcomes all visitors. tfn reasonable. Call Ruth at 862- published after the favor has been AMERICAN LEGION HALL FOR 9849. tfn granted. C.N. 6/09 RENT – The American Legion, APARTMENT FOR RENT – 2- FOR SALE – 2000 MITSUBISHI Sherwood Brothers Post 1152 is Bedroom apartment in St. James. MIRAGE - 4 cyl. 1.8L, 98K, 25- looking for an organization to Conveniently located near rail- 27 mpg! Rebuilt trans., replaced rent the American Legion Hall by road and shopping. Call 631- engine belts, new alternator. the year. Reasonable rates, air 862-6198. tfn/nw $2,800 neg. Call 631-455-4636. conditioned, heat, tables, chairs, FOR SALE - Whirlpool Heavy 6/09/bg complete kitchen and good park- Duty Super Capacity Gas Dryer. FOR SALE – LOOPLOC POOL ing. Located at 95 Lake Avenue, Front loader - 7 cycle/4 temp. COVER - used for only one sea- St. James. Call Mon., Wed., Fri., White. $150/neg. Call 584-0120. son. Covers a 16’x34’ pool (like between 8-10 a.m. Ask for tfn/dm new). $400. Call 585-0013. 6/09 William Kennedy. 584-9633. tfn
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VENDORS WANTED FOR ST. JAMES DAY – Craft vendors are wanted for the St. James Chamber of Commerce’s 22th annual ST. JAMES DAY, Sunday, October 4, 2009 along OUR TOWN Lake Avenue. 10-foot spaces are being pro- vided for $125 per space, after 8/15/09 if Deadline & Publication Dates available - $150 (no exceptions) – bring your own table. St. James Day has been a huge = COPY & AD DEADLINE success in the past. Call now for further information and to receive an application to = PUBLICATION DATE reserve your space, 584-8510 and leave, name, address and phone number on machine. Applications are available on the JULY AUGUST Chamber website at SMTWTFS SMTWTFS 1234 1 www.stjameschamber.org. There will be 56 789 10 11 23 456 78 entertainment throughout the day. We look 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9101112131415 forward to seeing you there. 9/09 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 LOOKING FOR HELP? Place a classified ad 26 27 28 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 in Our Town and reach over 6,500 families 30 31 and businesses for only $5 for the first 20 words and .10¢ for each additional word. For further information Call 862-9849 for information or mail a check to: Graphics du jour, ltd./Our Town, call 631-862-9849 359 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780.
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The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James
ANIMAL HOSPITAL BAKERY CHIROPRACTOR Scientific Exterminating Saint James Animal Alpine Pastry Shoppe Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio 599 Lake Avenue Hospital 59 Route 111, Smithtown 105 Lake Ave. S., Nesconset 265-5252, Fax: 862-7272 538 North Country Road 265-5610 979-9854 584-6336 FINANCIAL BANKS Dr. Raymond A. Semente Branch Financial Services ARCHITECT Roslyn Savings Bank 265 Lake Avenue Harlan J. Fischer, CFP Enspire Design Group 556-02 North Country Road 584-7722 50 Route 111, Smithtown 301 Seventh Avenue 862-4200 979-6000 471-9500 Dr. Gregory R. Thomaier BEAUTY 338 Lake Avenue Edward Jones Investments Michael Macrina - Architect Mary Kay 584-8100 Scott Posner, CFP 409 Lake Avenue Kristina Mangiaracina 542 North Country Road 686-6585 Independent Beauty True Sport Care, LLC 862-2020 Consultant 631 Lake Avenue ART/FRAMING 678-8330 584-TRUE (8783) Ann Mondrone Artpix Studio Preferred Empire Mortgage 862-2808, 1-800-981-2808 Pat’s Place Hair Salon CLOTHING 396-1410 230 Lake Avenue Men’s / Boys Vickers Gallery & Framing 862-7023, 584-9644 J. Michaels Men’s & Boys Reliance Mortgage 464 North Country Road 408 North Country Road William J. Garthe 862-8550 Pavlova Salon 686-5488 Registered Mortgage Broker 418 North Country Road 359 Lake Avenue ATTORNEY 862-7320 DANCE SCHOOL 862-9000 John L. Belford, Jr., Esq. Chorus Line Dance Studio 217 Lake Avenue Scruples ‘Head to Toe’ 380 Lake Avenue FUNERAL HOME 862-8600 455 Lake Avenue 584-7575 Branch Funeral Home 584-8030 190 East Main St., Smithtown Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. North Shore Academy 724-9500 291 Lake Avenue TNT Nails of Dance 584-0100, 584-2304 487 Lake Avenue 430-06 North Country Road St. James Funeral Home 584-7974 899-4340 551 North Country Road Law Office of 584-5200 William C. McCulloh BEVERAGE CENTER DRY CLEANERS 220 Lake Avenue Bulls Eye Wholesale Dutch Girl HEALTH/ FITNESS 584-6800 Beverage French Style Cleaners American JiuJitsu 395 Middle Country Road 400 Lake Avenue 412 Lake Avenue Janet O’Hanlon - Winkler, 406-7730 584-3750 360-8830 Kurtz & Winkler, LLP Curves 310 Hallock Avenue BOUTIQUE / ANTIQUES EVENTS / ENTERTAINMENT 779-B Middle Country Road Port Jefferson Station GIFTS / HOME DECOR Cottages to Castles 863-CURV (2878) 928-8000 Julie’s Home & Garden House and Garden Tour Accessories Friday, September 11, 2009 Energy Interactive AUTOMOTIVE/ 529 Lake Avenue 265-6768 Fitness Center REPAIR / PARTS 862-8943 556 North Country Road Georgetown Volvo FREE Summer Concert 862-1737 of Smithtown Quaint and Classy on the front lawn of 633 Middle Country Road 415 North Country Road Deepwells Helping Hands Healthcare 724-0400 686-5525 Friday, July 3, 7-10 p.m. 804-8248 862-2020 Mid Island Auto Wreckers Rosebud Boutique Isagenix 586-6599 - Deer Park 459 Lake Avenue FREE Summer Family Monica McNamara Mid Island Salvage 862-0027 Movie Night at Deepwells 921-0221 Auto Parts Thursday, July 9, 8 p.m. 667-5048 - Deer Park BUTCHER (raindate 7/16) Light Awakenings Main Street Meats and Journey to the Center of the Meditation and Beyond Parkville Motor Sports/Getty Catering Earth in 3D - 862-2020 724-9733 255 Lake Avenue 91 E. Main St., Smithtown 360-1919 265-2040 George’s Innovative Anne Marie Lisa Inflatables Certified Nutritional Counselor Penney’s North Country CARPET CLEANING 757-0294 525-1045 Car Care Proline Carpet Cleaning 545 North Country Road 584-2344 Ward Melville Heritage Long Island Hearing, Inc. 862-9663 Organization 496 Nesconset Highway Sunny Road Rug Cleaners Main Street, Stony Brook Suite 200 - Smithtown St. James Gulf 104 Lake Avenue 689-5888 972-5211 Route 25A & Moriches Road 584-5160 584-5798 EXTERMINATING Dennis O’Brien, M.D. and Orion Pest Management Bruce Thompson, MD 559-6633 403 Lake Avenue 862-7062
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Shaolin Self Defense Woodsmith Home St. James Dog Grooming Lotus East Centers Improvements 425 North Country Road 416 North Country Road 430-08 North Country Road 409 Lake Avenue 862-7288 862-6030 617-5148 686-6891 PHOTOGRAPHY Ocean’s Bounty Seafood Simply Pilates INSURANCE Laurie Studio 415 North Country Road 87 E. Main St., Smithtown Allstate / Holst Agency 862-0031 862-4228 979-4278 428 Lake Avenue 584-4800 PLUMBING & HEATING Paradise Cafe St. James Healthcare Center Falzone & Son Plumbing 418 North Country Road 275 Moriches Road NY Life / Lawrence Glazer 862-6612 584-8153 862-8000, ext. 105/106 576 Broad Hollow Rd., Melville - 391-3490 Goldstar Plumbing, Patio Pizza St. James Medical Services Heating & A/C 262 Lake Avenue 487 Lake Avenue State Farm / Jim Winter 88 Railroad Avenue 862-7475 584-6014 320 Lake Avenue 584-3839 584-5929 Tommaso’s Pizzeria St. James Plaza PRINTING & INVITATIONS 600 Middle Country Road Nursing Facility INTERIOR DESIGN / Graphics du jour, ltd. 382-4025 273 Moriches Road DECORATING 359 Lake Avenue 862-8990 Creative Windows 862-9849 Villa Sorrento 367 Lake Avenue 823 Middle Country Road Superior Martial Arts 366-0212 REAL ESTATE 265-9865 80-16 Lake Ave. S, Nesconset Jan Bartone/Denise Voelker 862-1400 Natalie Weinstein Design Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s Voila! The Bistro Associates and 499 Lake Avenue 244 Lake Avenue HOME IMPROVEMENT Home Decorating Club 584-6600, ext 204 / 205 584-5686 Autonomousdesign 176 Second Street 22 Stonegate 862-6198, Fax: 862-7834 Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s SCHOOLS / DAYCARE / 724-7726 499 Lake Avenue CAMPS JEWELRY / COINS 584-6600 Tutoring / SAT / Consulting DeBlasio Capo Design Build A& D Gold Silver Joyce Benson 273 Lake Avenue 425 Lake Avenue DeBarbieri Associates PSAT/Sat Prep Course 584-5503 584-7070 406 North Country Road 862-9015 862-7447 Debus Painting & St. James Jewelry Shoppe Bridge College Consultants Wallpapering 483 Lake Avenue Henrietta Homes & PO Box 685, St. James, NY 862-7924 862-6775 Properties 516-662-1612 328 Lake Avenue Granite on the Go LANDSCAPING / DESIGN / 862-6999 Harbor Country Day School 682-9760 EQUIPMENT Camp Program Competition Tree Service Liz Jongebloed 17 Three Sisters Road Handyman HouseCalls 584-5575 DeBarbieri Associates 584-5555 686-5610 406 North Country Road Eddie’s Power Equipment 862-7447, 903-0836 St. James JBL Home Improvements 553 Lake Avenue United Methodist Nursery 584-0136 584-6678 Dave & Rowena Nedvin ReMax Beyond 532 Moriches Road 584-9555 Lighthouse Fencing Homestead Landscaping 556 North Country Road 862-6616 767-5221, 724-9800, ext. 271 588-5296 Suffolk Sciences Consulting Master Fix It Reliance Real Estate H.S. Science Review Course RJK Gardens, Inc. 897-6868 584-5993, Cell: 516-380-0727 862-7056 359 Lake Avenue 862-9000, Fax: 862-2881 Morecraft Construction Turnaround Tutoring Royal Landscape Summer Enrichment 584-7010 676-3855 ReMax / Beyond 556 North Country Road 656-0014 Precision One Home Scotland Landscaping 862-1100 Improvements 584-8746 Village Presbyterian 584-7527 St. James Condo For Sale Pre-School MUSIC LESSONS 360-1624 175 East Main St., Smithtown St. James Lumber Drum Lessons 724-9382 547 Lake Avenue with John Miceli RESTAURANTS 584-5140 email: Deli / Catering / Seafood SWIMMING POOLS [email protected] Bella Vita City Grill Installation & Service Vazac Contracting 430-16 North Country Road Sundance Swimming Pools 333 First Avenue - Suite 1 PETS 862-8060 862-1900 584-7817 Grooming / Supplies Terry’s Paw-fection Lake Village Deli Victorian Fence 532 North Country Road 454 Lake Avenue 240-9716 686-5336 584-5780, Fax 584-7271
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