PRSRT STD **********************************ECRWSS US Postage PAID St. James NY POSTAL CUSTOMER Permit No. 10 march 2015 Volume 28 Number 5 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 Celebrate Spring –2– 2015 Summer Adventures at The Knox School! CALL TO SCHEDULE A TOUR OF OUR BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS. Ask about for our EARLY BIRD Special! KNOX PROUDLY OFFERS Programs for Campers in Grades K-10 CIT Leadership Program Teen Travel Program Equestrian Program Red Cross Swimming Program Waterfront Property with Kayaking and NEW Stand-Up Paddleboarding! Daily Long Beach Trips Field Sports and Fitness Games Tennis, Gaga Ball, Volleyball, Basketball Performing Arts Fine Arts Chess, Games, Computers NEW Marine Science AFFORDABLE NEW LEGO Robotics Movie Nights Under the Stars FLEXIBLE Specialty Sports Camps for Soccer, Lacrosse and Basketball! FUN!! **WE CATER TO TEENS AND TWEENS** INDOOR/OUTDOOR TEEN REC CENTER Featuring AIR HOCKEY, PING PONG, FOOSBALL, HOOP SHOOT, KARAOKE, GAMING TABLES, VOLLEYBALL, POOL and MORE! **CIT LEADERSHIP PROGRAM TRAINS TEENS FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT** THE KNOX SCHOOL 541 Long Beach Rd., St. James, NY 11780 Call the Camp Office at 631-686-1640 to register or visit www.knoxschool.org/summercamp OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015 – 3– IN THIS ISSUE MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Our Town Spuntino of St. James ............................4 S • T • J • a • m • E • S AROUND TOWN Casino Party at Knox School ................6 Pancake Breakfast With the Easter Bunny ......................................6 Local Talent Showcased....................................................................8 STaFF Rummage Sale on April 25 ................................................................8 Ruth Garthe . Editor St. Patrick’s Day Parade Grand Marshals, Princesses & Princes ....................................10-14 Robin Clark . Associate Editor Eagle Court of Honor Held for Andrew Oswald............................16 Elizabeth Isabelle . Feature Writer St. James Lutheran Church Holy Week Schedule ........................18 Viking Auction Set for April 24 ........................................................18 William Garthe . Advertising Edward Jones Ranks #1 Financial-Services Firm to Work For ......20 Sales Indoor Garage Sale on April 11 ....................................................20 Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed ..........................22 AMERICAN PICKERS to Film in St. James ........................................84 OUR TOWN IN THE NEWS Smithtown’s 350th Anniversary Celebrations ..........................24-30 – ST. JAMES – Breathe For Britt Benefit Set for April 12 ........................................31 is a monthly publication produced A Day of Love and Support to Benefit Ronnie McCarthy ..........32 exclusively for the people of Meet The Author Book Signing ......................................................32 Smithtown Rotary Thanks King Kullen ............................................32 St. James, Nissequogue and St. James Resident to Ride the 4K for Cancer Bike Ride ............34 Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING Call 862-9849 for William Winthrop Taylor and Deepwells ..................................38-42 Advertising & Copy Deadline Boy Scout Troop 7 Centennial Celebration ............................44-45 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT OUR TOWN is mailed directly to Swing Dance Long Island Schedule ..............................................48 every residence & business in the Classic Movies at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ..................48 11780 zip code area Smithtown Performing Arts Center Calendar ..........................50-51 On Stage at Staller Center ........................................................52-54 (6459 total copies mailed) Long Island Museum Calendar ................................................58-59 St. James Post Office Permit #10 Programs Offered at the Library................................................60-68 St. James, NY 11780 HOME & GARDEN Published by Design Ideas......................................................................................72 Naturally Speaking ..........................................................................74 Graphics du jour, Ltd. 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 LEGAL-EASE ........................................................................................76 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 REALTY-WISE ......................................................................................78 email: [email protected] MONEY MATTERS ..............................................................................80 website: www.ourtownstjames.com POSTAL CORNER................................................................................82 HEALTH NOTES Not responsible for typographical errors. Ask Ron Villano..................................................................................86 We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or refuse to print editorial or advertising material Because Accidents Happen ..........................................................88 deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image Free Lecture: The Healing Affects of Sound Therapy ..................89 or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only Smithtown Senior Citizen Dept. Offers Medical Alert Services ..89 to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business Short Return On Your Investments? ..............................................90 offering services not available in said area. CELEBRATIONS ..................................................................................92 Copyright © 2015 SPRING EGG HUNT ON APRIL 4 ......................................................93 Graphics du jour, Ltd. POET’S CORNER ................................................................................95 All Rights Reserved OBITUARIES ........................................................................................96 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ............................................................ 100 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .............................................. 102-103 PLEASE NOTE: Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the APRIL edition of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2015 - 12 NOON. Distribution takes place on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015 –4– MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Spuntino of St. James BRICK OVEN PIZZA - RESTAURANT - BAR 420 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 631-686-6700 www.SpuntinoOnline.com by Elizabeth Isabelle enhance your dining experience. you free to enjoy your special Welcome to Spuntino of St. In the spring and summer, enjoy day with family and friends. James, home of authentic Brick dining outdoors on the patio, Spuntino offers Happy Hour – Oven Pizza and traditional Ital- with additional outdoor seating Sunday through Friday from 3:30 ian favorites. At the center of coming soon. Excellent service p.m. to 7 p.m. Stop in for half Spuntino is their open brick oven and consistent high quality have price sangria, select beers and kitchen, where each unique and earned Michael, Frank and staff a wines, seasonal and house authentic Neopolitan pizza is loyal following. You are wel- drinks at the bar. Take advantage crafted by hand. Family-owned comed as their guest and treated of Wednesday’s Pizza Special and operated, Spuntino’s wood like part of the family. where you can enjoy a Regular, fired brick ovens turn out pizzas While the Brick Oven is center Sicilian or Grandma pie for only with a delicate thin crust that is stage for their artisanal pizzas, $12.95 – no coupon necessary both crisp and airy, topped with Spuntino’s offers a full menu fea- and no limit! Just call ahead and the finest homemade and im- turing classic soups, fresh salads, stop in and pick up your order. ported ingredients. Fresh whole paninis, pasta, meat and fresh All of Spuntino’s menu items are milk mozzarella, fresh basil and seafood entrees. Spuntino also available for takeout and their own fresh margherita sauce offers a full catering menu to Spuntino will also deliver your is only the beginning. From make your at-home celebration order to your home or business. there, select your own “Pizzette” spectacular. Many of the menu Visit Spuntino online at or specialty pie. Gluten free and recipes used at Spuntino are old www.SpuntinoOnline.com to see whole wheat crust is also avail- family favorites and also feature their wonderful menu. Michael able. creative signature Spuntino spe- and Frank and the entire staff at Restaurant owners Michael Lo- cialties. Winter is coming to a Spuntino Brick Oven Pizza manto and Frank Manganello close and spring is just around Restaurant and Bar wish the en- have created a space that is ca- the corner – book early for your tire St. James community a spring sually elegant and spacious. Communion, Confirmation and filled with family, friends, good Comfortable seating, high ceil- Graduation catering needs. food and good times. Mangia! ings, a full bar with an impres- Michael and Frank will help you sive cocktail and wine list customize your menu, leaving OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015 – 5– OUR TOWN • MARCH 2015 –6– AROUND TOWN Gatsby Gold Coast Casino Party at Knox School Saturday, March 21 Knox School will host a gatsby Brown - LaRosa Mansion on the gold coast casIno Party on Sat- grounds of Knox School. You are in- urday, March 21, 2015 from 7-11 p.m. vited to dress for the occasion. on the campus of