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DECEMBER

2018Volume 32Number 2

Keeping you up to date onSALES, HAPPENINGS& PEOPLEIn Our Town - St. James

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Thank Youfor your continued support!

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OUR TOWN • DECEMBER 2018

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MERCHANT SPOTLIGHTGray’s Jewelers ....................................................4HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Christmas Tree Lighting Extravaganza ................6Menorah Lighting ..................................................8St. James Lutheran Church

Worship Schedule ..............................................10AROUND TOWN

St. James Lutheran Church Hosts Grief Share ..12Celebrate St. James: Past - Present - Future Events ....................12Scouts Collect Candy for Our Troops ............................................14Celebrate St. James Brings Santa to Town ..................................16Brownies Collect Food for Local Families ......................................17Historic & Cultural Arts District – A Plan for St. James....................20IN THE NEWS

Rotary Donates 100 Turkey Dinners .............................................. 21Smithtown Animal Shelter

Ribbon Cutting & Naming Ceremony ........................................22Smithtown Food Pantry Donations Still Needed ..........................24Comfortable Winter Entertaining Ideas ........................................56Win a Mercedes-Benz or $25,000 ..................................................57HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ..........................................................26-29ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center .......................... 30The Jazz Loft Happenings .............................................................. 34The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings ..........................................36Swing Dance Long Island Schedule ..............................................39Deck the Halls Exhibition and Shopping Experience ..................39The Art League of Long Island Happenings ................................ 40Long Island Museum Calendar..................................................42-43Programs Offered at the Library ..............................................44-50On Stage at Staller Center ........................................................52-53Local Residents Honored at LIM Fundraiser ..................................54DESIGN IDEAS ....................................................................................58SHORT STORY Pen and Paper ..................................................60-61HEALTH NOTES

This Christmas, Ask Santa for Better Glutes! ................................646 Tips to Shovel Snow Safely ..........................................................66Ring In the New Year With a Hearing Test ....................................68Ask Ron Villano ................................................................................70What Conditions Do Chiropractors Treat? ..................................72Dressing Tips for Stroke Survivors......................................................73Preparing for the “Holidaze”......................................................74-75FINANCIAL FOCUS ..........................................................................76NATURALLY SPEAKING ....................................................................78NATURE PAGES For Kids (and Adults) ............................................79IN THE SCHOOLS ........................................................................80-81CELEBRATIONS / POET’S CORNER ................................................ 82VETERAN’S DAY PARADE ................................................................ 84OBITUARIES ........................................................................................86CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING .............................................................. 88DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .................................................. 90-91

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M E R C H A N T S P O T L I G H T

by Elizabeth IsabelleWelcome to Gray’s Jewelers,

St. James newest purveyors of ex-quisite fine jewelry, the latest infun, fabulous fashion jewelry,children’s jewelry and more!Owners Donnalee and Danielleare a fantastic mother/daughterteam that have taken their talentsand eye for beauty and created awonderful shopping experiencesure to please the most discern-ing shopper.Gray’s Jewelers absolutely has

something for everyone. Don-nalee has over 30 years experi-ence in retail jewelry sales withtremendous knowledge in en-gagement, diamonds, metals andgemstones. Donnalee specializesin jewelry design allowing you tocreate that special one-of-a-kindpiece of fine jewelry that youwill treasure forever. From ringsizing to the most intricaterestoration of family heirlooms,Donnalee’s knowledge is to thehighest of standards. Daniellehas a merchandising degree fromFashion Institute of Technology.Together they have created astore that is breathtaking in itspresentation of quality dia-

monds, gems and jewelry withextremely attractive pricing.Gray’s Jewelers proudly fea-

tures Gabrielle New York en-gagement rings and weddingbands. Gabrielle and Companydesigns jewelry to celebratememorable occasions. Each ringis handcrafted with incredible at-tention to detail, styled by theiraward-winning artisan designers.Let your love shine with a beau-tiful wedding set, surely destinedto become a treasured familyheirloom. The selection of theseelegant rings at Gray’s Jewelers isquite vast, ensuring you will findjust the right piece to expressyour individuality. Donnalee andDanielle have a passion and aflair for classic and timelesspieces and will help you selectthe perfect diamond for yourvery special occasion.Gray’s Jewelers also carries an

impressive array of fabulous fash-ion jewelry featuring the latestdesigns by the most popular de-signers at affordable prices. Bril-liant gemstones and vibrantcolors in cuffs, earrings, neck-laces, rings and bracelets in theirentire eye-popping glory are

waiting for you – some are oneof a kind – all are gorgeous!Gray’s Jewelers also featuressome of the nicest children’sjewelry that this writer has comeacross in quite a while. No needto go from store to store search-ing, I promise you that you willfind that perfect special gift forthat little someone’s special dayat Gray’s.Gray’s Jewelers is a full service

store offering ear piercing, ap-praisals by appointment, watchrepairs and battery replacement,steaming and cleaning of yourprecious pieces and offers designservices for re-purposing yoursentimental pieces, giving them awhole new look while preservingyour memories. Donnalee andDanielle also offer a fun assort-ment of accessories to go alongwith your jewelry to keep youstepping out in style.Awaken your senses with a

visit to Donnalee and Danielle atGray’s Jewelers and be sure to fillout a “wish list” that they willhappily keep on file for your spe-cial occasion. Donnalee andDanielle believe in giving back

continued on page 62

Gray’s Jewelers429A North Country Road, St. James, New York 11780 • 631-250-9489

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H O L I D A Y H A P P E N I N G S

The St. James Chamber ofCommerce celebrated its 31stannual Christmas Tree Lightingon Saturday, December 1, 2018at Deepwells Farm County Parkin St. James. Santa Claus was on hand, with

plenty of time to take pictureswith the kids and give out candycanes and little holiday plushtoys. Special thanks to Scott Posner who provided the holidaymusic and to the SmithtownHigh School East Brass Ensembleand Chamber Choir for lendingtheir beautiful voices and musicto the festivities. Hot chocolateand cookies were enjoyed by all,compliments of the St. JamesChamber of Commerce.

Santa made a second appear-ance by sleigh, beautifully deco-rated with sparkling lights by theSt. James Fire Department, tolight the tree. The sleigh, whichis 120 years old, had beenpainstakingly restored to its original glory by the St. JamesFire Department. Deepwells Holiday Boutique opened theirdoors after hours to the adults inattendance who wanted to do alittle shopping.Chamber members were

invited to participate. InspiredBlessings was on hand withbeautiful cards and books andasking for quotes from attendees.Wright Distributors and Light UpInc. with their sparkleing toys

were a hit with the kids. MillsPond Nursing and RehabilitationCenter and St. James Rehabilita-tion and Health Center wereboth there with give aways for all. This was the seventh year the

Chamber held their ChristmasTree Lighting at Deepwells,which was a huge undertaking.The elves from G. Smith Electricdid a fantastic job lighting allthree trees in town as well as installing all the decorationsalong Lake Avenue.Special thanks to Board

Members Denise Davis (ArtpixStudio), Ruth Garthe (Our Town),William Garthe (Reliance Real


Christmas Tree Lighting Extravaganza

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St. James residents gathered onSunday, December 2, 2018 atthe triangle on Lake Avenue andRoute 25A in St. James beginningthe celebration of Chanukahwith the lighting of the Menorah.

Throughout the eight days ofChanukah, residents joined atthe Menorah in prayer and song,and all the children in atten-dance got a chance to light acandle.

The St. James Chamber ofCommerce provided food andtreats throughout the celebration.Special thanks to Laura Hirschwho coordinated the event againthis year.

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HappyNew Year!

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The St. James Lutheran Church invites you to jointhem at one of their Christmas Worship Services thisyear. There will be two Family Services on Christmas

Eve in the Parish Hall which will include Worship,singing, Communion and Children’s Procession.They will also have two Worship Services in the

church later in the evening on Christmas Eve, andone Service on Christmas Day in the church.St. James Lutheran Church is located at the corner

of Woodlawn and Second Avenues in St. James.For additional information please visit the church

website at www.stjlc.com or call 631-584-5212.All visitors and guests are welcome! The schedule

is as follows:

St. JAmeS LutheRAN ChuRCh ChRiStmAS SeRviCeS 2018

NOte: there will be no Sunday morning Worship Service December 24

ChRiStmAS eve – Sunday, December 24Parish Hall • 3:00 p.m. • Parish Hall • 5:00 p.m.

CHRISTMAS FAMILY WORSHIPwith Communion and Children’s Procession

Sanctuary 8:00 p.m.CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL WORSHIP

with Holy Communion and Festival Brass

10:00 p.m.CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL WORSHIPwith Holy Communion and Choir

ChRiStmAS DAY – monday, December 2511:00 a.m.

CHRISTMAS WORSHIP SERVICE with Communion

St. James Lutheran Church Christmas Worship Schedule

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A R O U N D T O W N

For those seeking help and en-couragement after the death of aspouse, child, family member orclose friend, St. James LutheranChurch announces ”Grief Share”– a 14-session program that willbe offered at 7 p.m. on Wednes-days (Thursdays during Lent)from January 30 through May 1,2019 in the church library.“GriefShare” is a weekly sup-

port group that will be hosted byDeacon James Lundgren, Direc-tor of Care Giving, and BonnieSpiegel, Care Giver, at St. JamesLutheran Church. Each session

will include an encouraging, in-formation-packed video featuringleading grief recovery experts, agroup discussion about the videocontent and a workbook for jour-naling and personal study exer-cises that reinforce the weeklysession topics.“Grief Share” is offered free of

charge to all members of thecommunity seeking bereavementsupport – a warm and caringgroup “oasis” during their longjourney through grief. It is com-pletely underwritten by a gener-ous grant from St. James Funeral

Home, ownedand operatedby the Maherfamily.St. James

LutheranChurch is located at thecorner ofWoodlawn and Second Avenues in St. James. Please contact thechurch office at 631-584-5212for reservations. Complete program information is available online at www.griefshare.org.

St. James Lutheran Church Hosts “Grief Share”

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Celebrate St. James is excitedto continue “COMEDY, COFFEE& CROISSANTS,” a playful andentertaining exploration of howvaudeville influenced 20th Century comedy produced by Sal St. George Productions, Inc.and brought to you in one of St.James’ last standing historic the-aters!COMEDY, COFFEE & CROIS-

SANTS will be held at UniquelyNatalie Quality Consignment

(formerly The Calderone Theater),176 Second Street, St. James NY11780 - Second Floor (walk uponly) on:January 6 | 12 noonThe Honeymooners and All In the FamilyGeneral Admission/$25 per

person per event (quantity dis-count, purchase 5 tickets, $25 offwith code: SAVE25). Senior Ad-mission/$20 per person per event(use code SENIOR$5). Tickets are

available online at: www.cele-bratestjames.org. Space is limited.Celebrate St. James: Past –

Present – Future’s mission is topreserve and celebrate St. James’rich history and inspire an appre-ciation and knowledge of the artsin our community. All proceedsto benefit Celebrate St. James.For more information call

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for all yourholiday gifting!

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PREPARE FOR AFINANCIALLY SECURE FUTURE

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A R O U N D T O W N

Boy Scout troop 301, of St. James, gathered all unwanted candyto donate to the“treats fortroops” campaign. thepicture does notdo it justice...there was a ton ofcandy donated. ifyou’re interestedin Scouting, comedown and seewhat troop 301 is all about! thetroop meets everythursday at 7:30 p.m. in thebasement of the St James LutheranChurch.

SCOUTS COLLECTED CANDY FOR OUR TROOPS...

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Season’s Greetings!We wish you and your loved ones

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At Christmas,All Roads Lead To Home

Wishing You All AJoyous & BlessedHoliday Season!

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A R O U N D T O W N

Celebrate St. JameS – PaSt-PreSent-Future brought Santa Claus totown December 1st.... and brought joy to Lake Avenue. People waved fromtheir cars, honked their horns and were delighted to see Santa in his brightred suit ringing in the holiday season. Families stopped to talk with him andchildren were thrilled to tell Santa what they wanted under the tree. everychild was so excited when they received a candy cane from the man in thered suit, white whiskers and bushy beard. Santa had just come fromuniquely Natalie’s where youngsters saw a holiday puppet show, partici-pated in games and posed with Santa while their mothers, fathers andgrandparents snapped their pictures. A wonderful way to bring in the hol-iday season!

Santa Came to Town...

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Shop St. James!

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A R O U N D T O W N

St. James Brownie troop2111 collectedfood to adopteight local families in need thisthanksgivingthrough Long island Cares.Brownies pictured are:Rosalia Radosta,Reegan Prew,GabriellaD’Agostino, erin Kieran,Reilly Williams,JoviannaKeenan (absent).

BROWNIES COLLECT FOOD...

WATERMARK GALLERIESF I N E A R T P H O T O G R A P H Y

Happy Holidays & New Year from Watermark Galleries!Beautiful seascape & landscape prints by Bob Retnauer, Kjartan Trana, Mick Ward, Ryan

Brook and Richard Green are now available at the Gallery. They make great Holiday, birthday and anniversary gifts for family and friends.

The Gallery welcomes new photographers to consider exhibiting their work.Winter 2019 exhibition to feature artistic black-and-white images.

Visit our website at www.watermarkgalleries.com or call Bob Retnauer at (631) 379-2061

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Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

danielgale.com

Associate Real Estate BrokerStony Brook Office1067 Route 25A, Stony Brook NY 631.689.6980, c.631.664.2148deborahdewick@danielgale.comdeborahdewick.danielgale.com

Deborah DeWick

Fort Salonga, NYContemporary home in beautiful wooded setting, Close to beach and golf course. 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath, open floor plan with cathedral ceilings, exposed beams and an open staircase. Separate laundry room and screened porch. Full finished basement with 1⁄2-bath and outside exit, 2-car garage. SD #5. MLS# 3070339. $599,000.

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Head of Harbor, NY – Waterfront Retreat

St. James, NY – Traditional Meets Modern Concept

St. James, NY – Picture Perfect Victorian

St. James, NY – Open Floor Plan

St. James, NY – Well-Presented Ranch

Magnificent waterfront Estate with panoramic view of Stony Brook Harbor and views of Long Island Sound to Connecticut. Completely renovated home on 3.91 acres offering ultimate privacy. Gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces and sunlit solarium, 5-car detached garage with guest quarters. A magical location with breathtaking sunsets. SD #1. MLS# 3018530. $3,450,000.

Elegant sprawling Ranch in Hamlet Estates, a gated community. Soaring ceilings in formal living room with gas fireplace, custom kitchen with granite counter tops, formal dining, 3/4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Fine millwork, moldings and paving stone patio. Clubhouse pool, sauna, tennis, fitness center, putting greens, pond with paddle boats. SD #1. MLS# 3064797. $849,000.

Defined by grace and style, this classic Victorian blends Old World charm with modern amenities. This newly renovated home is in move-in condition. Situated on shy ½-acre of beautifully landscaped property that is fully fenced. It is close to shopping district, train and town parks. A must see. SD #1. MLS# 3079836. $599,000.

Spacious Ranch on flat ½-acre in St. James Proper. Open floor plan, updated hall bath, updated roof, finished basement with den and 2 additional rooms. 2-car garage, fenced rear yard. Mid-block location. Close to shopping and LIRR. SD #1. MLS# 3059552. $459,000.

Spacious living room, nicely updated bath, new roof – 1 layer, new windows and doors, updated heating system, new hot water heater, refinished hardwood floors throughout, large basement, garage with interior access, fully fenced property, security lighting. nearby is shopping, mass transit, and major arteries. SD #1. MLS# 3068465. $429,000.

Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.

danielgale.com

Associate Real Estate Broker Gold Circle of ExcellenceSmithtown Office81 Route 111, Smithtown, NY631.584.6600 ext.1609, c.631.335.7111mariannekoke@danielgale.commariannekoke.danielgale.com

Marianne J. Koke, CBR

Wishing you and your family a Blessed Holiday Season!

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A R O U N D T O W N

by Arline GoldsteinThe first meeting of the St.

James Historic and Cultural ArtsDistrict’s Focus Group was heldon October 18, 2018. The atten-dance was overwhelming, andthe attendees wanted informa-tion. With St. James’ rich historyin theater and the arts, I dis-cussed my proposal of a St.James Historic and Cultural ArtsDistrict on Lake Avenue that Ihad presented to the SmithtownTown Board. The Supervisor sug-gested forming a Focus Group,and here we are. The secondmeeting on November 29 wasbuzzing with excitement afterEileen Minogue reported aboutthe walk that she and I took onLake Avenue. Peter Hans, Direc-tor of the Smithtown PlanningDepartment, had supplied uswith a list of historic buildingson Lake Avenue that are desig-

nated “contributing.” We werealso interested in “noncontribut-ing” buildings. Our walk is anongoing task and with the addi-tion of Dr. Lisa Springer andCharlie McLaughlin, the commit-tee will provide information ofeach historic building. Lance Mallamo, past Director

of Historical Sites in SuffolkCounty, instrumental in therestoration of Deepwells, as wellas his many other achievements,is consultant to the Focus Group,and will advise on how to proceed with creating the

St. James Historic and CulturalArts District. The vision that I have for Lake

Avenue is one that the FocusGroup has as well... where people will shop at boutiques,have a coffee at a café, studioswhere youngsters and adults willtake art, drama and music lessons, learn a new dance step,studios where artists will exhibittheir creativity in the visual arts,jewelry making, pottery, weav-ing, photography and more….and a thriving night life! By identifying opportunities in

the Historic and Cultural ArtsDistrict on Lake Avenue we willhave a downtown that we canget excited about and enjoy. Yourparticipation and voice isneeded. For information of howto participate in the St. JamesHistoric and Cultural Arts Districtcall 631-862-4615.

Historic & Cultural Arts District... A Plan for St. James

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I N T H E N E W S

Rotary Club of Smithtown members are pictured assembling 100 turkey dinners that were donated to peoplein need for thanksgiving. this annual event is just one of the Rotary Club’s many charitable programs. Specialthanks to Jeannie Wickel who organized the event.

ROTARY DONATES 100 TURKEY DINNERS...

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I N T H E N E W S

On November 5, 2018 electedofficials, Town employees andmembers of the communitybraved the cold and rain tohonor Harlan and Olivia Fischerof Head of the Harbor. The long-time animal advocates and res-cuers made a $7,600 donation tothe Smithtown Animal & Adop-

tion Center last year to help payfor the fencing around the dogruns. The ceremony ended withthe unveiling of the new sign atthe main dog run and agilityarea, renamed in honor of Oliviaand Harlan Fischer.“I would like to personally

thank the Fischer’s for making a

contribution like this for our ani-mals….”

- SUPERVISOR ED WEHRHEIM

“The Shelter looks unbeliev-able. The animals are well caredfor, they are friendly... they liter-ally come right up to you looking


Smithtown Animal Shelter Ribbon Cutting & Naming Ceremony Held in Honor of Harlan & Olivia Fischer

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H I S T O R I C A L L Y S P E A K I N G

by Bradley Harris, Smithtown Historian

I have been writing about thegreat estates that once existedin St. James. My last article onthis subject dealt with ClintonHaven Smith, the man whoowned the house and farm inSt. James that was originallybuilt by Joe L. G. Smith in1845. Clinton Smith and hiswife spent summers in thehouse until the summer of1897 when Clinton Smith’s Na-tional Guard unit was activatedand sent to Cuba to fight in theSpanish American War. A yearlater, in October of 1898, Clin-ton Smith was welcomed backto Smithtown as a hero whohad participated in the Battle ofSan Juan Hill. But the acco-lades were premature since amonth later Lt. Col Clinton H.Smith was humiliated and dis-graced by being accused ofcowardice during the battle.He had to face a Court of In-quiry, was subsequently court-martialed, found guilty, anddismissed from the service. Hecouldn’t go back to St. Jamesand confront the townsfolkwho had made him their hero,so he decided to rent out hisfully furnished home in St.James. That was when SupremeCourt Justice William J. Gaynorfirst rented, then bought, thehouse and farm that he trans-formed into the country estateDeepwells.

William Jay Gaynor first cameto St. James in 1902 when herented the estate that we knowtoday as Deepwells. At the time,Gaynor was a Justice of theSupreme Court of the State ofNew York. His year-round resi-dence was a 4-story brownstonehouse at 20 Eighth Avenue,Brooklyn. He rented the house

and farm in St. James for a cou-ple of summers to see if he likedthe North Shore of Long Island.Having been raised on a farm inthe little upstate town ofOriskany, NY, Judge Gaynor hadnever lost his fondness for coun-try living and the farm drew himlike a magnet. Apparently the re-laxed pace of country life in St.James appealed to him, andsince the big house easily ac-commodated his large familythat included seven children, hedecided to buy the farm in 1905.It also must have helped that in1893 the Judge had been electedto a 14 year term on the benchand had a guaranteed annual in-come of $17,500 so he could af-ford to buy the estate.After purchasing the Smith

house and farm, Judge Gaynorbegan to make some changesgradually transforming the“unimproved farm into a fine es-tate.” (Colonel Rockwell’s Scrap-book, edited by Charlotte Ganz,Smithtown Historical Society,Smithtown, NY, 1968, p. 167.)Gaynor extended the ell off theback of the house, had gas in-stalled throughout the house forlighting, and had a two-car

garage built behind the kitchenwing. He also had a deep, 125foot, brick-lined well dug behindthe kitchen and a water towererected to serve as a reservoir forthe well water. He had a seconddeep well and water tower in-stalled near the barn complex onthe south side of North CountryRoad. The presence of thesehand-dug wells led to the name‘Deepwells’ for the estate.A reporter described the estate

in 1909: “The farmhouse is astately, old-fashioned one thatfills the eye. Around it is a well-kept lawn of five acres, withpleasant gardens. The barn,wagon-house, hen house, corncrib, and stables are across theroad and 200 yards away.”(“New York City’s Next Mayor, AStudy at Close Range of WilliamJ. Gaynor, the Man,” unattributednewspaper article, copyright1909 by Pach Bros., on file in theLong Island Room of the Smith-town Library.) “While Gaynorhad plenty of money, Deepwellswas never a lawned or groomedestate such as the wealthy neigh-bors supported. It was actuallyfarmed and stocked with a large


LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES

William Jay Gaynor, the Man Who Bought Clinton Haven Smith’s House and Farm in St. James in 1905

mayor Gaynor walking in St. James with a pack of dogs for company.

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contnued from page 26and varied assortment of farmanimals.” Gaynor “loved dogs,horses, cows and especially pigs.He would walk miles to inspecta prize porker.” His favorite gam-bit was to take an unsuspectingreporter on a tour of the farm,bring him to the pig-pen andthen watch the reporter gag andblanch at the unbelievablestench. (Louis Heaton Pink,Gaynor, the Tammy Mayor WhoSwallowed the Tiger, The Interna-tional Press, 106 Seventh Av-enue, New York, NY, 1931, p.208-209.)Gaynor genuinely loved farm

work, and when he wasn’t show-ing off the farm, he would put onold clothes, join in the farmwork, and if things were slack athis own place, he would help‘Mel’ Smith, his neighbor whoran the livery stable, with hishaying.” (Louis Heaton Pink, op.cit., pp. 208-209.) “Even whenpublic officials came out on invi-tation to discuss public busi-ness,” the Judge, who becamethe Mayor of New York City in1909, “would not leave his con-genial rural employments. If theyfound him pitching hay in aneighbor’s field or on top of ahay wagon, he would tell hisguests to sit in the shade under atree and wait until he had fin-ished his task.” (Louis HeatonPink, op. cit., pp. 210-211.)William J. Gaynor also loved

to walk and whenever he was inSt. James, he would take a morn-ing and afternoon walk. “Walk-ing … was his principal exercise.A common sight around St.James, no matter what theweather, came to be the Judge,with a motley escort of dogs,hiking along, hands clasped be-hind him, wearing baggy pants,a jacket with bits of straw andhayseed sticking to it” and a golfcap on his head. Gaynor wouldwalk steadily for 10 miles, some-times 15, “always ready to stopand chat with a farmer, and heknew them all for miles around,or to compliment a farmer’s wifeon her eggs and butter.” (ThomasLately, The Mayor Who MasteredNew York, New York: Williamand Morrow and Company, Inc.,1969, pp. 124-125.)

Gaynor “liked to walk aloneand if he had a companion itwas apt to be the village loafer,or drunkard, or some quaint vil-lage character. … One ofGaynor’s closest companions atSt. James was Captain Frank De-Mott, a man of education andconsiderable ability who had be-come the village good for noth-ing. The Captain would spend hissummers loafing and drinkingand doing odd jobs. Every fall hewould commit some petty of-fense so that he would be sent tothe county jail at Riverheadwhere he would pass the winterin warmth and comfort. DeMottwas a philosopher and Gaynornever tired of swapping storieswith him. When DeMott got intoscrapes with the neighbors,Gaynor saw the humorous sideof it, but when he stole theGaynor turkeys, there was acoolness between the philoso-phers for a time.” (Louis HeatonPink, op. cit., pp. 209-210.)Gaynor’s friends at St James

were not wealthy summer resi-dents, whose lawn parties andpreoccupation with horsiness setthe tone during the season.Gaynor preferred the company of villagers – W.H. Monahan, theblacksmith, and Melville Smith,who ran the livery stable, and aclam digger named James

continued on facing page

William Jay Gaynor

Photograph of Deepwells showing the extended “ell” that Gaynor added tothe house and the water tower behind it that was used to pump up the waterfrom the deep 125’ wells.

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continuedJ. Snook. With these the Judgewould argue politics and philos-ophy for hours, sometimes shar-ing with them a bottle of what hecalled ‘White Mule.’ The Judgeliked his whiskey and on“drowsy summer evenings,”Gaynor would be found on hisfront porch sitting in his favoriterocking chair “usually with aglass of refreshment at hand.”The people of St. James “be-lieved that nothing pleased theJudge so much as ‘raising hell’;yet on the whole the farm was asafety valve for Gaynor’s highpressure vitality. So firmly was hedrawn to this country home thatduring the winter, when thehouse at Deepwells was closed,he would come down for theweekend.” (Thomas Lately, op.cit., pp. 123-125.) Gaynorwould board “with the Welles,three houses from the station. Inthe evening he would drop in atMel Smith’s, or at some otherfarm house, sit in the kitchen,smoke long black cigars, and talkof national questions or someother philosophical problem, farinto the night. Ginger cake andcider would be brought out, andsometimes a brand of light col-ored whiskey,” the ‘White Mule’that Gaynor loved. (Louis HeatonPink, op. cit., p. 209.)The presence of such a distin-

guished person in the tiny villageof St. James drew attention to thelittle community on the NorthShore. The local residents musthave been a little awed by hav-ing a Justice of the SupremeCourt of the State of New York

living in their midst but Gaynor-was well liked and respected asa man who would talk to peopleand was not snobbish or preten-tious. Just imagine the excite-ment that ran through thevillagewhen it was learned that

the Democratic Party in NewYork City had nominated JudgeWilliam Jay Gaynor to be thenext Mayor of New York City.More about Judge William Jay

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editor’s note: Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s official Historian. Brad was a High SchoolSocial Studies teacher who spent 30 yearsteaching in Commack. As Historian hehas written many newspaper articles onthe history of our town, he has publishedpamphlets and written histories of Commack, Nesconset, St. James, KingsPark, Hauppauge and Smithtown Branch.He resides in St. James.

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If you would like to schedule a tour of the facilitiesor sign up for a FREE trial class call 631-250-9009between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-S, or email: [email protected] or visit theirwebsite at www.atelierflowerfield.org

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emerging artists ~ 2018 Student Showthrough February 14, 2019mon-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.Second annual student show

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Free Lecture Series, 7-8:30 p.m.Alternate ThursdaysJanuary 17, lecture by DirectorKevin McEvoy, Anthony van

Dyck- continuing his series oflectures From Giotto to SargentCoffee and cookies will beserved. Suggested donation of$10.

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Friday Night Open FigureFridays, 6-9 p.m. – 18 years & upDec. 28, Jan. 4, 11, 18Fee: $20/person, per classWork with a live nude model fora 3-hour, uninstructed session ofshort and long poses. Easels anddrawing boards are provided.

Art of Jazz at the Jazz Loft in Stony BrookWednesday, 7-9:30 p.m.Dec. 19 Work with a live clothed modelfor a 2-1/2-hour, uninstructedsession of short and long poses,while listening to Jazz Music.Easels and drawing boards areprovided. continued on page 38

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8-WeeK PROGRAmS

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ORPortrait Drawing and Paintingusing a live portrait model10 a.m.-1 p.m.Mondays, begins Jan. 7Tuesdays, begins Jan. 8Wednesdays, begins Jan. 9Thursdays, begins Jan. 116-9 p.m.Wednesdays, begins Jan. 9Fee: $55/class

Figure Demonstration Class with Kevin mcevoyMondays, 2-5 p.m., begins Jan. 7Fee: $72.50/class

Classical Art Foundations for middle & high School StudentsMondays, 6-9 p.m., begins Jan. 7Fee: $40/class + $25 materials fee

Drawing for Beginnerswith Bill GrafWednesdays, 2-5 p.m., begins Jan. 9Fee: $55/class

intro to Painting with Wendy JensenTuesdays, 6-8 p.m., begins Jan. 8Fee: $40/class

Painting With Pastelswith Lana BallotThursdays, 2-5 p.m., begins Jan. 10Fee: $55/class

Figure Drawing & Paintingwith Kevin mcevoyFridays, 2-5 p.m., begins Jan. 11Fee: $72.50/class,

(includes model fee)

homeschool Drawing and Painting, with Wendy JensenFridays, 10-1 p.m., begins Jan. 11Fee: $55/class

Classical Art for the Young, with Wendy Jensen | Ages 7-11Saturdays, 10-12 noon, begins Jan. 12Fee: $40/class + $25 materials fee

Fundamentals of Graphic NovelCreation with James BeihlSaturdays, 2-5 p.m., begins Jan. 12Fee: $64/class (includes model fee)

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Gallery North, located at 90 NorthCountry Road in Setauket, is pleasedto present DECK THE HALLS, their an-nual holiday show which presentsoriginal art for holiday giving. ThroughDecember 22, 2018 you will see awide variety of reasonably priced artand festive gifts. Some of the manychoices to admire include: originalpaintings, prints and photographs as

well as hand-made glass items andjewelry – an excellent way to add diversity and excitement to gifts foreveryone on your list!Mark your calendar for Gallery

North’s Holiday Pop-Up Shopping ex-perience on Thursday, December 20,2018 from 4-7 p.m. For additional in-formation call the Gallery at 631-751-2676 or visit www.gallerynorth.org

Deck the Halls Exhibition and Shopping Experience

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exhiBitS63rd members’ exhibition at the

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through January 6, 2019Gallery talk w/Stephanie GressJanuary 3, 7-8:30 p.m. – FRee

In this exhibit, over 100 workscreated by the Art League’s tal-ented members are on display,exhibiting a wide range in paint-ing, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry

making, printmaking, photogra-phy, and mixed media.

Long island Artists exhibitionJanuary 12-February 10Reception: January 13

1-3 p.m. – FReeNow shown biennially, the ArtLeague of Long Island’s 59thLong Island Artists’ Exhibition in-vites artists from the Long Islandregion to submit their best worksin this highly-regarded juried ex-hibition.

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All programs take place at the Art League Center

107 e. Deer Park Road, Dix hills

unless otherwise noted.

January 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.Solarplate etching WorkshopFee: $140 + $30 materials feeBeginner and seasoned artistsalike will enjoy exploring thisexciting, non-toxic medium. No harsh chemicals or solventsinvolved. This method workswell for photography as well asdrawing.

January 6 & 13, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Wire Weaving techniques: a Jewelry making WorkshopFee: $130 + $20 materials feeYou will learn a series of wireweaving techniques to create aone-of-a-kind finished piece ofjewelry incorporating wire,beads, cabochons and more! Beginners are welcome.

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1200 Route 25AStony Brook, NY 11790

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HOURS:Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. (unless otherwise noted)

ADMISSION: $10/adults, $7/seniors 62+,$5/students 6-17 years andcollege students with I.D., free museum members. (Concert and film tickets soldseparately.)

Please Note: All events are free with museumadmission, unless otherwisenoted. Please call 631-751-0066x212 to register where indicated.For information about becoming

a museum member call 631-751-0066 x246.

ADuLt PROGRAmS AND eveNtS

January 6, 3 p.m.Sunday Street Concert SeriesPresents the Kennedys live in theCarriage Museum’s GillespieRoom. Advance discount ticketson sale at Sundaystreet.orgthrough January 4, 2019 for $25.If available, tickets may be pur-chased at the door for $30 cash.Please call the museum at 631-751-0066 the day of the show toconfirm ticket availability.

January 8, 10 a.m.-12 noonSenior tuesdaySeniors 62 and older are admit-ted FREE for a self-guided tour ofthe museum’s annual LIMartsmembers’ exhibition, Silver

Linings: Artists Search forMeaning, on display in the Visitors Center.

January 20, 3 p.m.Sunday Street Concert SeriesPresents James maddock live inthe Carriage Museum’s GillespieRoom. Advance discount ticketson sale at Sundaystreet.orgthrough January 4, 2019 for $25.If available, tickets may be pur-chased at the door for $30 cash.

January 27, 5 p.m.Chamber music ConcertLong Island Museum and NorthShore Pro Musica present achamber music series in the Carriage Museum’s Gillespieroom. Purchase tickets at thedoor. $20/general public;$18/Pro Musica and LIM mem-bers and students. Program TBA.


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through December 30, 2018elias Pelletreau: long Island Silversmith & entrepreneurElias Pelletreau (1726-1810), animportant Southampton silver-smith and craftsman, createdrichly detailed, beautifully or-nate, and shimmering eigh-teenth-century objects: teapots,pepper boxes, porringers,tankards, and jewelry. Elias Pel-letreau will feature nearly 170artifacts, illuminating the life andtimes of one of this region’s mostsignificant early American arti-sans.

through December 30, 2018Shaping Silver: ContemporarymetalsmithingShaping Silver highlights a smallgroup of exceptional contempo-rary artists in NY and Long Islandworking in silver. Created along-side the Elias Pelletreau exhibi-tion, Shaping Silver featuresartists who draw inspiration notonly from silver’s long global his-tory in jewelry and decorativearts, but also the natural world,geometry, and architecture tocreate works that are both tradi-tional and innovative.

through January 27, 2019Silver linings: artists Search formeaningThe Long Island Museum and LI-Marts are pleased to present the5th annual members’-only exhi-bition. As the saying goes, everycloud has a silver lining. Andevery work of art conveys ameaning. Discover how morethan 100 LIMarts members findtheir own silver linings andsearch for meaning through art.The majority of artwork on viewis available for sale. The LIM willreceive a portion of the proceedswhich will be used to help sup-port LIMarts and LIM exhibitionsand programs.

OngoingTHE CARRIAGE MUSEUMEight galleries housing more than100 horse-drawn vehicles andrelated artifacts explore the history of transportation beforethe automobile became theevery-man’s primary mode of

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The Smithtown Library offers a variety of programs during theupcoming weeks and months.The Library has one number(631-360-2480) which will connect callers to all four Librarybuildings. The Smithtown Build-ing, is located at 1 North Coun-try Road, Smithtown. TheNesconset Building (Administra-tion Business Office) is located at148 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset.The Commack Building is located at 3 Indian Head Road,Commack. The Kings Park Build-ing is located at 1 Church Street,Kings Park. Call for Libraryhours.For more information visit the

library website at www.smithlib.org. You may register at the above

phone number for programs un-less otherwise noted.

ReGiStRAtiON iNFORmAtiONIn-person, online and tele-

phone registration for all pro-grams is required and begins onemonth prior to program date un-less otherwise noted. Programsthat require fees can be paid bycredit card, cash, check ormoney order to the SmithtownLibrary. To pay by credit card,use the online payment option.For more information about pay-ing by credit card, see the librarywebsite www.smithlib.org. Ifpaying in cash, please bringexact change only. Program fees

are non-refundable and non-transferable. Check the Library’scalendar or contact your localbuilding for availability. Out ofdistrict residents should call theLibrary for program availability.

3D PRiNteRSThe Library ‘s 3D printers are

available at all four Library build-ings. Patrons can submit a 3DPrinter Use Form to request tohave a design printed. These requests are reviewed to ensurethey comply with the Library’spolicy, then sent to the requestedpick-up location for printing. For further details, call the

Reference Desk at any of thebuildings or visitwww.smithlib.org/adults/3d-printing.html.

mOvieS At the LiBRARY

SMITHTOWNFri., Dec. 21, 2 p.m. & 6:15 p.m.The Man Who Invented ChristmasRated: PG, Runtime: 104 min.

Fri., Dec. 28, 2 p.m. Juliet, NakedRated: R, Runtime: 105 min.

NESCONSETCall for movies, dates and times.

BOOK DiSCuSSiON GROuPS

Smithtown Book DiscussionGroupSMITHTOWNThurs., Dec. 20, 10:15-12:15 p.m.Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury.No registration required.

tea-rrific Reads Book DiscussionNESCONSETTues., Jan. 22, 2:15-3:15 p.m. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. Registration encouraged.

Killer Reads Book Discussion GroupNESCONSETCall for books, dates and times. Registration encouraged.

Sports PagesBook Discussion GroupSMITHTOWNMon., Jan. 7, 10:30-12:30 p.m.The Glory of Their Times byLawrence Ritter. No registration required.

historical Non-fiction Book Discussion GroupSMITHTOWNThurs., Jan. 2410:30-11:30 a.m. or 2:30-3:30 p.m.How We Got to Now: Six Innovations That Made the Modern World by Steven Johnson. In-person registration only.

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ADuLt PROGRAmS

FiLm & DiSCuSSiONSMITHTOWNFri., Jan. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m.January’s movie will be

Cowspiracy. This shocking yethumorous documentary revealsthe absolutely devastating envi-ronmental impact large-scalefactory farming has on our planetand offers a path to global sus-tainability for a growing popula-tion.

the miND’S eAR: an autHOr’S JOurney IntO ClaSSICal muSIC

SMITHTOWNSat., Jan. 5, 2-3 p.m.In this pre-sentation, author

and classical music broadcasterLauren Rico discusses her use ofmusic. She explains how shebridges the gap between thewritten word and the played noteby tapping into the “mind’s ear.”

hOW tO tAKe BetteR CeLL PhONe PiCtuReS

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hYGGe - the ARt OF LiviNG DANiShLYNESCONSETThurs., Jan. 10, 7-8 p.m.Combat the winter blues as

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art GroupSMITHTOWNTuesdays, 12-2:15 p.m. Call for dates and times. Weekly group will work on inde-pendent projects. No registrationrequired.

Defensive DrivingTelephone, online and in-personregistration is ongoing. Classesare open to Smithtown Librarycardholders only until one weekprior to the program, when,space permitting, all individualsare welcome to register. Open toall adult drivers regardless ofage. Bring your license to class.Must have a library card to regis-ter; one registration per librarycard.

AARP ClassesSMITHTOWNThurs., Jan. 10, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

NESCONSETCall for dates and times

KINGS PARKTues., Jan. 15 & Wed., Jan. 1610:30 a.m.-2 p.m.Fee: $20 with an AARP membership card; $25 without.

teeN PROGRAmSGRADeS 6-12

The Smithtown Library offers avariety of programs geared to-ward teens. Join one or join all –you’re sure to have a great time!(In-person, online or telephoneregistration for all programs is re-quired and ongoing.)

vOLuNteeR OPPORtuNitieS

A variety of volunteer opportu-nities will be offered at the Library throughout the year. Onehour of community service willbe given. Register for this pro-gram. Call for dates and volun-teer opportunities.

Homework HelpersNESCONSETThurs., Dec. 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m.Volunteers in grades 9-12 will

work one-on-one with childrenin grades K-5 assisting them withhomework and studying.

library buddies VolunteersNesconsetThurs., Dec. 27, 10:45-11:45 a.m.Earn community service by beingpaired with a young child to as-sist him/her with reading and artprojects.

DiSNeY tRiviASMITHTOWNThurs., Dec. 27, 4-5 p.m.

Think you know everythingthere is to know about the magi-cal world of Disney? Come andput your knowledge to the test.

FONDue AND A FiLmNESCONSETThurs., Dec. 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m.The Princess BrideRated PG; runtime 98 minutes.Kick back, relax, watch a

movie and enjoy a fondue party.This program may not be suitablefor those with food allergies.


Library Programs

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ChiLDReN’S PROGRAmS

Register in person, online orby phone for all Children’s Pro-grams – 631-360-2480 unlessotherwise noted. Call the Libraryfor dates and times and age restrictions for ALL programs.Visit the Library website at

www.smithlib.org for a completeprogram listing and additionaldetails or go to the Library andpick up a program flyer.

Note: Each child must havehis/her own Library card to register for programs.

For School age ChildrenA variety of literature-based pro-grams which include a widerange of activities are offeredthroughout the school year. Eachchildren’s department providesspecialized programs, unique toeach building.

tODDLeR JumP AND PLAYSMITHTOWN (2-5 years w/adult)Thurs., Dec. 20, 2:30-3:15 p.m.Meet new friends at the Li-

brary and work on social skillswith fun playground toys.

Let it SNOW, Let it SNOW, Let it SNOW

SMITHTOWN (4-5 years)Fri., Dec. 21, 10-10:30 a.m.Enjoy some frosty tales and

make a cool winter craft.

SNOWmAN SOuPNesconset (8-12 years)Sat., Dec. 22, 10-10:45 a.m.Make this special wintertime

treat, perfect to give as a gift orsave for a cold day.

DiY hOLiDAY GiFtSNESCONSET (5-7 years)Sat., Dec. 22, 11:30-12:15 p.m.Create beautiful homemade giftsfor someone you love. We willeven help you wrap them.

LittLe LiBRARY BuDDieSNESCONSET (4-7 years)Thurs., Dec. 27, 11-11:45 a.m.Library Buddies is a program

in which a child is paired with ateen for a rewarding reading andcreative art experience.

NOON YeAR’S eve CeLeBRAtiON

NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult)Sat., Dec. 29, 11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.P. Bear cordially invites you to

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continued from page 49Bear’s New Year’s Party by PaulOwen Lewis, and create a festiveparty hat as you celebrate andcount down to noon and wel-come the New Year.

uPCYCLeD BiRD FeeDeRSNESCONSET (6-12 years)Sat., Jan. 5, 11-11:45 a.m.Happy National Bird Day.

Read fun stories about our feath-ered friends and make home-made, all-natural bird feedersusing everyday materials.

ONGOiNG PROGRAmS

art StartsSMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult)Call for dates and times.Crafts and storytime that encour-

age children’s eye-hand coordi-nation and gross and fine motorskills development. Dress tomake a mess.

Creation Station(Families w/children under 12)SMITHTOWNSaturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Come to the Library during thesehours and complete some coolcrafts.

Hip Hop totsNESCONSET (2-4 years w/adult)Mon., Jan. 7, 10:30-11 a.m.Come get jiggy with your littleone through creative movement,dance and music.

Homework HelpNESCONSET (7-10 years)Call for dates4:30-5 p.m. or 5-5:30 p.m.Let qualified teen volunteers helpyou with homework, studyingand projects. You must registerfor each date you wish to attend.

leGO league (5-12 years)SMITHTOWNSat., Dec. 29, 3-3:45 p.m.NESCONSETFri., Fri., Dec. 28, 11-11:45 p.m.Construct your own creationsusing the library’s collection ofLEGO bricks.

nursery rhyme time(birth-35 months w/adult)SMITHTOWNSat., Dec. 22, 29, 10-10:30 a.m.NESCONSETCall for dates and times.A time of nursery rhymes andsongs for baby. Siblings are welcome.

Pajama StorytimeSMITHTOWN (3-6 years w/adult)Wed., Dec. 19, 7-7:30 p.m.Want to come to the Library inyour pajamas? Enjoy stories andsongs. Bring a favorite stuffed animal if you’d like. Siblings arewelcome.

terrific threesSMITHTOWN(36-47 months w/adult)Thurs., Dec. 27, 10-10:45 a.m.Enjoy free play, stories, crafts and circle time. Siblings are welcome.

time for twosSMITHTOWN(24-35 months w/adult)Fri., Dec. 28, 10-10:45 a.m.NESCONSET(24-35 months w/adult)Fri., Jan. 4, 11-11:45 a.m.Build social skills, includes freeplay, songs, stories and a craft.Siblings are welcome.

Wonderful OnesSMITHTOWN(12-23 months w/adult)Wed., Dec. 19, 10-10:45 a.m.NESCONSET(12-23 months w/adult)Call for dates and timeEngage little ones in languagebased activities; includes freeplay and stories. Siblings are welcome.

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“T’was the day before christmas, but there was no cheer.

no jingle bells jingled, no sound of reindeer.

The word had got out that santa was sick.

There’d be no friendly visit from jolly st. nick.

The people were sad; no gaiety sounded,

for christmas had come, but santa was grounded.

he walked down the street, and what should he see?

The lights were still on at the local D.c.

now santa was not one to like a new tactic,

But all else had failed, so he’d try chiropractic.

he entered the office, and saw with a glance

in a place such as this, illness hasn’t a chance.

The people were smiling, the music was snappy,

With all the patients contented and happy.

in a very short time, to judge by the clock,

he was in the adjustment room talking to Doc.

“oh Doc, take a look at the size of this pack!

have you any idea what it does to my back?”

Poor santa was miserable; just barely able,

With the help of the Doctor, to get on the table.

The Doctor was gentle. Without fuss or tussle,

he examined the vertebrae and relaxed every muscle.

he spotted the trouble and then with a click,

he started aligning the ailing st. nick.

and santa felt aches and pains slipping away.

in no time at all he began to feel gay.

The air was a-tingle with new fallen snow,

and healthy Kris Kringle was rarin’ to go.

so may i, at this time, echo his cheer?

merry christmas to you and a happy new Year.”

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There’s always something hap-pening at the Staller Center, Uni-versity at Stony Brook. Thefollowing programs are being of-fered for your enjoyment. BoxOffice hours are 12 noon to 6p.m., Monday through Saturdayand 1-hour before ticketed per-formances. For tickets and infor-mation, call the Box Office at631-632-ARTS (2787). Ticketscan also be purchased 24 hoursa day at www.STALLERCENTER.COM.The University Art Gallery (The

Paul W. Zuccaire Gallery) hoursare 12 noon to 4 p.m., Tuesdaythrough Friday and 7-9 p.m. onSaturday. For further informationabout Art Gallery shows call631-632-7240. The Department of Music fea-

tures numerous performancesthroughout the year with over150 FREE recitals. For further in-formation call the music depart-ment at 631-632-7330.Upcoming events at Staller

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at a GlanCePrograms subject to change.

2019

ASeRe! A FieStA CuBANASaturday, Jan. 26, 2019, 8 p.m.MAIN STAGE | $44Featuring musicians and dancersof the Havana Cuba All-Stars

CiRque eLOize in SALOONSaturday, Feb. 2, 2019, 7 p.m.MAIN STAGE | $44The Wild Wild West comes alivewith Cirque Éloize’s newest cre-ation, Saloon.

SAviON GLOveR in all FunKD’ uPSaturday, Feb. 9, 2019, 8 p.m.MAIN STAGE | $52Tony Award-winning choreogra-pher and tap dancer SavionGlover (Broadway’s Bring in ’DaNoise, Bring in ’Da Funk) returnsto Staller Center to dance to aneclectic soundtrack with his six-

piece band, DJs, and company ofdancers.

emeRSON quARtetWednesday, Feb. 18, 2019, 7 p.m.RECITAL HALL | $48Celebrating its 40th anniversarythe Emerson Quartet has contin-ued to take on musicial chal-lenges with their programs.

tuRtLe iSLAND quARtet withCYRuS CheStNutSaturday, Feb. 16, 2019, 8 p.m.RECITAL HALL | $44In this very special concert theGrammy-winning Turtle Islandbecomes a quintet as jazz masterCyrus Chestnut joins them for aprogram called “Carry MeHome.”

GALA 2019: ReNée FLemiNGSaturday, March 2, 2019, 8 p.m.MAIN STAGE | $90 regular ticketKnown as “the people’s diva,”soprano Renée Fleming capti-vates audiences around theglobe with her sumptuous voice,consummate artistry and com-pelling stage presence.


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mAYumANA in CurrentSSaturday, March 9, 2019, 8 p.m.MAIN STAGE | $48Israel’s Mayumana brings a spec-tacular dance and light show in-spired by the historical ‘Battle ofCurrents’ between Thomas Edi-son and Nikola Tesla in theirquest for finding energy sourcesfor the world.

StARRY NiGhtS mARChThursday, March 14, 2019, 7 p.m.RECITAL HALL | $40Enjoy a unique program by starswho are artists-in-residence, Pro-fessors of Music and Doctor ofMusical Arts musicians.

PeteR CiNCOttiSaturday, March 16, 2019, 8 p.m.

RECITAL HALL | $40Peter Cincotti returns to StallerCenter after crooning his wayinto our hearts and receiving astanding ovation.

RuSSiAN NAtiONAL BALLet inSleePInG beautySaturday, March 23, 2019, 7 p.m.MAIN STAGE | $48This sumptuous company of over50 dancers direct from Russiabrings Sleeping Beauty to thestage. The Russian National Bal-let’s traditional staging of theclassic fairytale comes to lifewith stunning precision andartistry, all set to the timelessTchaikovsky score.

ReGiNA CARteR quARtetSaturday, April, 6, 2019, 8 p.m.RECITAL HALL | $44“Regina Carter creates music that

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emeRSON quARtet in tHeblaCk mOnkFriday, April 12, 2019, 8 p.m.MAIN STAGE | $48Witness the trials and challengesof Shostakovich’s obsessive questto create an opera based onAnton Chekov’s mystical tale:The Black Monk.

COmPLexiONS CONtemPORARY BALLetSaturday, May 4, 2019, 8 p.m.MAIN STAGE | $44With Star Dust – A Tribute toDavid Bowie, along with otherexciting pieces from their reper-tory, a thrilling night of dance isin store by one of the most ath-letic companies of our time.

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2018 marks the 25th anniver-sary of the LIM Holiday Cele-bration Gala & Silent Auctionheld on November 10. This an-nual fundraising event kicks offthe holiday season at the LongIsland Museum. The eventwould not be possible withoutthe dedication of three amazingvolunteers, Jean McCarroll,Louise Mercer and Carol Rus-sell, who were awarded as Holiday Celebration Founders.The Museum honored James M. Wicks, Esq., with the Com-munity Leader Award. Jim a for-mer Chairman of the LIM Boardof Trustees, is a longtime sup-porter of the museum’s eventsand exhibitions.This year Head of the Harbor

residents Olivia and Harlan Fis-cher were honored as Patrons ofthe Arts. Olivia and Harlan rep-resent the very best in commu-nity dedication and artsadvocacy. They are members ofthe Directors Advisory Circle, thehighest level of member supportat LIM. The Fischers have openedtheir home to LIM supportersover the years, as well as other

art organizations, allowing all toview their museum-quality col-lection of over 200 spectacularpieces of studio glass art byworld-renowned artists. The Fischers have long sup-

ported arts organizations fromcoast to coast. Locally, they have

sponsored monthly concerts atThe Jazz Loft, the Music Mas-ters Program at East End Arts,and have given more than$75,000 in arts scholarshipsover the past 21 years to grad-uates of the two SmithtownHigh Schools. Harlan, who has served as

head of numerous non-profitboards over the past 25 years,is currently the president ofthe Art League of Long Island.He is past president of the ArtAlliance for ContemporaryGlass, the Metropolitan Con-temporary Glass Group, andthe Suffolk County VanderbiltMuseum. The Fischers’ impactis felt throughout the Long Is-land community and beyond.Funds raised at the event

through sponsorships, rafflesand the silent auction totaledmore than $150,000 and willsupport the Museum’s exhibi-tions and education programsthroughout the year. For informa-tion about how to support theLong Island Museum, visit longislandmuseum.org or call631-751-0066.

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I N T H E N E W S

Winter entertaining need notend once Christmas and NewYear’s Day have come and gone.Getting together with friends andfamily is still possible even if theweather outside is frightful.When Mother Nature takes achilly turn, those who don’t wantthe party can consider the fol-lowing entertaining ideas.

• Indulge in sweet treats. Com-fort foods can make even themost blustery winds easier to tol-erate. Invite people over for adessert party. At a dessert potluck party, everyone brings alonga favorite decadent dessert, frommolten lava chocolate cake towarm bread pudding. Servealongside tea, coffee and hotchocolate. Adults can enjoy theadded punch of spiked bever-ages, which can warm everyoneup instantly.

• Host a “snowed in” party.Spending a day cooped up insidewhen the roads are covered in

snow might not be your idea offun, but invite a mix of friendsand neighbors who live nearbyover, and this impromptu partycan make the cabin fever disap-pear. Ask guests to bring onefood item or beverage. Light afire in the fireplace and set outsome cozy throw blankets. Ifpossible, invite everyone out-doors to build a snowman.

• Get physical. Get physicallyactive with friends or familymembers by staging mockOlympic events in the yard.These can be fun “sports” cre-ated by participants or variationson fun winter activities. Sleddingraces, snowball dodging con-tests, ice skating obstaclecourses, and much more canmake for an entertaining after-noon.

• Get cooking. Cooking can cer-tainly pass the time, and it canbe even more enjoyable whendone in the company of others.Send out an invitation for friends

to stop by for a meal or plan ameal prep party.

• Host a movie marathon. Hand-pick some favorite films and in-vite everyone over for a moviemarathon. Fill the family room,home theater room or livingroom to capacity and host agroup for a film fest. If space per-mits, set up one room with achildren’s movie for youngsters,while the adults retire to anotherroom for movies that are moretheir speed. A buffet table set upwith assorted snacks will helpkeep bellies full while guestswatch some favorite flicks.Winter days and nights are ripefor entertaining possibilities.These events help squash thecabin fever that can sometimesdevelop during the colder timesof year.

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Huntington, NY is holding its23rd semi-annual MercedesBenz Raffle. Tickets are $100each and only 600 will be sold.You can always go in on shareswith family, friends or co-work-ers. In fact several lucky winnersin the past years have done justthat, and wouldn’t it be onehappy group of friends or familyreveling in their new foundwealth.The drawing will be held at

Little Shelter, at 3 p.m. on Sun-day, January 6, 2019. You do notneed to be present to win.Start the year off with a brand

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Win a Mercedes-Benz or $25,000

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D E S I G N I D E A S

by NatalieWeinstein, Allied ASID,IDS

I don’tknow aboutyou but theminute weturned theclocks back, Istarted to get

the winter doldrums, and whenour fall weather felt more likewinter and the holidays crept upon us (again) – home and hearthwas the place I was heading.Bringing warmth into our homeshelps keep the winter doldrumsat bay, cheers us and provides asense of well-being when manyof us feel let down or exhaustedduring and after the holidays.Once again, our homes can

nourish and comfort us. All wehave to do is help it along a lit-tle. So, what can we do to cozyup for the long winter ahead?

• Family and friends love a fire-place and it is the focal pointof a room – so why not dress itup or change it up?

• Create a new look on or overyour mantel with other familyphotos, candles, or a winterscene that let’s us feel our fire’swarmth and the great outdoorsat the same time.

• Paint the wall behind oraround it with a warm colorthat’s cheery or add some fur-niture on either side to “beef”it up.

• Make sure there’s a comfort-able seating arrangementaround it or create one.

• Add some fun and warmth-giv-ing fabrics to your décor.

• Velvets are “in” and add a bitof luxury as well as warmth toany room, especially a bed-room.

• What about a faux fur com-forter, or throw – or even some

additional throw pillows thatare fun and furry?

• We lose the natural light soearly, so why not bring in morewith additional lamp lightingand reflective objects like mir-rors?

• We add layers when it’s cold,so how about doing the samefor your windows? Can they dowith an extra layer of side pan-els next to your sheers whichcan then be taken off in thespring or summer?

• Inexpensive slip covers overchairs can add a seasonalcolor change without great ex-pense and are a temporary so-lution as well as a quicktransformation of a room’slook.

• If you have wood or tile floors,add some rugs for winterwarmth as well as a great de-sign statement all year round.

With little free time in ourbusy lives, perhaps a specialplace to curl up with a goodbook, a refuge that’s warm andinviting, just for you, would be agreat winter project. It could beanywhere and doesn’t need to bebig or expensive. I remembergiving our kids a “time out” tothink about their huge transgres-sions. Let’s consider this indul-gence our grown up “time out”

or “veg out,” if you will, our es-cape hatch where the cold worldoutside is banned, just for a littlewhile. Add that throw, some can-dles with a scent you love, a lit-tle music that relaxes you, andpray for a huge snow stormwhere you can stay in flannel pa-jamas and an old bathrobe(Mom’s and Dad’s – find a greatmovie for the kids to watch onTV or send them out to build asnowman, a really big one).Whatever age and stage of life

you are in – time is precious –make it meaningful and let yourhome put its arms around youthis winter to help you get awayfrom it all – for a little while.

Happy holidays and beyondthis winter.

editor’s Note:Natalie Weinstein is an Allied ASID, IDS interior designer, media personality, author, speaker, and president of Natalie Weinstein Design Associates, a full service interior design firm (www.natalieweinstein.com). She is also owner of Uniquely Natalie, a quality consignment furniture and accessory shop in St. James. Join www.nataliesclub.com for FREEseminars, tips, and discounts. For moreinformation about Natalie Weinstein Design Associates, call 631-862-6198 oremail at [email protected]. For more information about UniquelyNatalie Quality Consignment, call 631-686-5644 or visit www.uniquelynatalie.com

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S H O R T S T O R Y

A week away from a deadline,a failed computer system spunme off the grid leaving no accessto my word processor. Instantly, Iwas launched into panic modeas I began to digest all the ramifi-cations of my pathetic situation. Icouldn’t get emails or pay bills. Icouldn’t get FB and worse: Icouldn’t finish my assignment. Ibegged the Geek Squad rep tosend an agent ASAP. “‘Guessyou’ll have to go back to penand ink,’ she said. We will sendhelp in five days.” Five Days?When I calmed down, the

words of the Geek Squad ladybegan to sink in. I thoughtmaybe I could produce some-thing by resurrecting some oldwriting tools and rules. I thought

back to when writersactually did put pento paper and sentmanuscripts to edi-tors with an SASE(Self AddressedSealed Envelope). I located a yellow

legal pad, formerlyused to create anoutline, as well asjot down brainstorms as they blewinto my head. Whatelse did we need to

write in the ‘good old days?’A dictionary: I found one

buried in the bookcase, dusted itoff and placed it on the desk.An encyclopedia: Can’t

Google information. That’ll slowme down, I thought.I found a Roget’s Thesaurus. A pen: to go with the yellow

pad. With this equipment in hand, I

thought I may be able get a headstart on my project while waitingfor the Geek to come – five daysfrom now. After that, I had twodays to pour it all into Microsoft.At least I had a plan.Before I knew it, my yellow

pad was full of illegible scribble.I stared at the first page and feltwriters block begin to constipate

my brain. In a fit of desperation, Idecided to dig up my old type-writer that was stashed in theattic, thinking that having a key-board to pound on would helpget the juices flowing again.That was a big mistake.If you want to complete any-

thing, don’t venture into theattic- especially if you have adeadline looming ahead and areeasily distracted like me. The attic was full of packing

boxes stashed up there over theyears. I couldn’t recall what wasstored where. My old Brothersportable could be in any con-tainer – because some were un-labelled. I began lifting them up,one by one, to see if I could determine which box containedthe typewriter by estimating itsweight. The first box I opened was

filled with housewares – a steamiron. (wonder how that works). Afry pan, an old crock pot, aprincess phone were crammedinto the box; but no typewriter.The next carton I opened, held aKodak Brownie camera, five rollsof film and six heavy photo al-bums. My quest for my old type-writer took a slight detour after I realized that its ribbon was


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continuedprobably all dried up. Wherewould I get a fresh one? I pon-dered whether the camera stillworked. Even if it did, wherewould I get the film developed?I picked up one of the albums,

sat on an old chair covered by aplastic sheet and waded throughpages of ancestors – some I re-membered – some not. I satthere on the chair until I got realuncomfortable; then moved tothe floor to continue reminiscingthrough the photos. There wasone of me, eating an ice creamcone in front of the Bertelson’sSweet Shoppe when I was 5.Wow! After sitting on the floor for too

long, I decided to move back tothe chair. As I rose from the floor,I caught the edge of the plasticcovering – partially removing itfrom the uncomfortable chair.

That revealed a finely carvedwalnut claw foot. As I peeledaway the cover, I saw that theclaw foot was attached to an oldVictorian arm chair. I closely ex-amined the chair, studied thefabric of the upholstery andnoted how all the grains of thewood were running vertical. Thatis a sign of good workmanship.The chair itself had been left bythe previous owner of my house,so I had no special interest in it. Iwondered if it was valuable or ifanyone would want to buy it. Ithought, one of these days I mustcall Natalie. Before I knew it, it was getting

dark and I had wasted hoursrummaging through the treasuresof the attic without finding thetypewriter and without writing asingle new word on my yellowlegal pad.I began a new outline and

soon developed some kind oforder. I was also developingwriter’s cramp which was theprice one paid for curing writer’sblock – back in the old days. Fi-nally I had enough material tocram down the word processoronce the Geek came. The Geek arrived just in time -

leaving me two more days to fin-ish, enter the new document andsend. The only question re-mained now was: would it get tothe editor in time and would mycontribution be accepted? What do you think?

editor’s note:June Capossela Kempf, of St. James, is the author of Yo God Jay’s Story – aunique spin about raising a special needschild and Lady of the Dollhouse pub-lished by KeithPublications.com. She also writes essays and is the facilitatorfor the Adult Writers Group at the Smithtown Library.

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T H E F I N I S H L I N E

Grey’s Jewelerscontinued from page 4to the community that they loveand support charitable causesboth locally and nationally.Stop by Gray’s Jewelers and

browse their extraordinary selec-tion and be assured of the bestquality, value and design for giftsfor your family, celebrations, en-gagements or just because! Donnalee and Danielle would

like to invite all Our Town resi-dents to their Smithtown Live(Facebook group) couples launchparty Thursday, December 20from 7-9 p.m. “Join us for smallbites by NOCO, drinks and anight of shopping at Grays Jewel-ers hosted by Smithtown Live.”Donnalee and Danielle wish

you all a Happy and HealthyNew Year and thank you for wel-coming them to our wonderfultown.

Christmas Tree Lightingcontinued from page 6Estate), Mady and Mike Pisano(Rely Rx Pharmacy), Scott Pos-ner, (Edward Jones), Debby Pos-ner (DRJ), Laurie Robedee (WBRPlumbing), Meg Shutka (Eddie’sPower Equipment), Dan Jordan(St. James Fire Department),Denise Wladyka and Karen Ric-ciardi (Deepwells Board Mem-bers), Connor Ricciardi andDamien Wladyka for all theirhard work.It was a great evening with

everyone getting in the HolidaySpirit. Be sure to Save the Datefor next year’s lighting on De-cember 7... it can only get better.

Animal ShelterRibbon Cuttingcontinued from page 22for affection. I’d recommend thatthe residents come take a tourand meet the animals for them-selves and see how great of aplace it really is....”

- COUNCILMAN TOM MCCARTHY.

“I’ve known Harlan and Oliviaforever and they have been themost caring, loving animal advocates. Thank you both foryour generous donation....”- COUNCILWOMAN LYNNE NOWICK

“We’ve rescued 10 dogsthrough the years. The dogs havejust enhanced our lives for the 45years we’ve been married. Welove the animals, and we thinkthis shelter is great. When welearned there was a need for thefencing we wanted to help. Tosee the results of the finishedproduct, we just couldn’t be happier.” - HARLAN FISCHER

After the Dog Run Ceremony,Chief John Valentine conducteda walk-thru of the shelter, wheremany of the elected officials andanimal advocates stayed andplayed with the rescue animals.Chief Valentine narrated the tour.

Art Leaguecontinued from page 40

January 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.Fluid breakdown: Intro to WatercolorFee: $85 + $15 materials fee With honed exercises in colortheory, contour line drawing andbrush-loading, and guidancethrough a full start-to-finishpainting, students will hit theground running in making theirown fresh and easy watercolors!No prior experience required.

January 13, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.Felting FlowersFee: $70 + $15 materials feeLearn needle felting techniquesand take home a beautiful feltedflower.

January 18, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.60 minute red Chalk Portraits:Conquer Portrait Drawing!Fee: $75 + $15 materials feeLearn to see and draw using bothbrush and red chalk. Artist LarryAarons will share his “SpeedViewing” techniques.

January 20 & 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Drawing from Photos: For teens and adults!

Fee: $160This class will show you how totransform a photo into a beauti-ful drawing. Learn valuable tipsand techniques focusing on com-position, shading and propor-tion, all of which will result in arealistic work of art!

January 23, 6:30-9:30 p.m.affinity Photo FundamentalsFee: $60This workshop provides the fun-damentals of this software in-cluding instruction on how toopen and utilize the AffinityPhoto Software for the beginner.A basic overview of View Nx2software will also be demon-strated. Limited to 6 students.

January 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.art and the lunar new year: Celebrating the Chinese new yearFee: $70 + $10 use feePaint your Chinese Zodiac signand explore calligraphy, fishbamboo and panda. Materials(rice, paper, ink, some color,brush and felt) are available toborrow for the course

January 30 & February 610 a.m.-1 p.m.Solarplate etching WorkshopFee: $140 + $30 materials feeBeginner and seasoned artistsalike will enjoy exploring this exciting, non-toxic medium. Noharsh chemicals or solvents in-volved. This method works wellfor photography as well as drawing.

L.I. Museumcontinued from page 43wetlands environment as a “nat-ural habitat” for the display ofshorebirds and duck decoys. Anearly 20th century bayman’sshack, complete with tools, fur-nishings and decoys in variousstages of completion, illustratesthe process and methods used bycarvers. A wonderfully preservedNorth Shore duck boat and asaltmarsh diorama is based onEffie’s Hole, a small cove in east-ern L.I. where duck hunting wasa mainstay of life.

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DJ & Event ServicesBella CodiJoseph A. Bollhofer, Esq.Bounce Long IslandBranch Funeral Homethe Brick Clay Studio & Gallerythe Bristal at Lake GroveCAPES: Child Advocacy &

Parent Empowerment ServicesCapo Design BuildCertified Headquarters of St. JamesChevrolet of SmithtownChief Chimney ServicesChiropractic Healthcare of St. JamesChorus Line Dance StudioColdwell Banker Residential BrokerageCompetition InfinitiCostco WholesaleCreative WindowsDance ‘n’ thingsDaniel Gale Sotheby’s International RealtyDaniel R. Bracciodieta & AssociatesDeBarbieri AssociatesDel FuegoDimitrios FursDoda’s Gold Shield CateringDoug’s LemonadeDowling Brothers AutobodyDowling knipfing & klein AgencyEckardt & EckardtEddie’s Power EquipmentEdward Jones InvestmentsEnergy Fitness GymEnspire Design GroupEssenfeld & Co., CPAEvergreen Planning / Charles PalmaEverlashing Beauty StudioFaith Auto WorksFamily & Personal CounselingFather Natures Garden Center

of St. JamesFlowerfield CelebrationsFord of SmithtownG. Smith Electrical ServicesGarguilos BakeryLarry Glazer / New York LifeGlorious Glass Art BoutiqueGoldstein Associates Wealth managementGrape Culture Wine & SpiritsGraphics du jour / Our townGray’s Jewelers BespokeGyrodyne, LLCHarbor CollisionHarbor Country Day SchoolHelping Hearts at Home

Henrietta Homes & PropertiesHither Brook Floral & Gift BoutiqueHomegrown Essential PediatricsIncredible Home ImprovementsInside Out kitchens, Baths and moreInspired BlessingsIrish Gypsy vendingJanel Brooke PhotographyJared Caspe Physical therapyJBL Home ImprovementsJyoti Withinking O’Rourke Autoknights of Columbus - Sts. Philip & Jamesthe knox Schoolkoeppel martone & Leistman - Attorneyskoke Insurance AgencyLesco ConstructionLI tax Saversthe Little Gym of SmithtownLong Island HearingLorena’s Happy tailsmaginniss team / Remax Beyondmaia Salon Spa & WellnessAnthony mangiaracina - Attorneymaria Orlandi / Douglas Elliman

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Restoration 1 of Suffolk CountyRoslyn Savings Bank / NYCBSaf-t-Swim of SmithtownSafe Haven Animal RescueScented Interiors by DesignScientific Pest managementSeiskaya BalletDr. Raymond A. Semente, ChiropractorShaggy Dog CoutureShaolin Self Defense CentersSivana SalonSmithhaven Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ramthe Smithtown NewsSnow kone FactorySons of Norway Loyal Lodge #252Soul BrewSpage’s PharmacySplash and Dash for Dogsthe Sports ArenaSpuntino Brick Oven Pizza Restaurant/BarSqueaky Clean Property SolutionsSt. Catherine of Siena medical CenterSt. James Dental CareSt. James Fire DepartmentSt. James Funeral HomeSt. James Jewelry ShoppeSt. James-Nesconset Youth Football

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International RealtyStonehenge ApartmentsSuffolk Center for Speecht J E Dance ForcetD Bank - St. Jamesteachers Federal Credit uniontimes Beacon Record Newspaperstotal Family Dentistry of St. Jamesthe trattoriatraveling vineyardtriple H Contractingtrue Sport Caretupperware - margaret Schaeferultimate tae kwondo Center

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2018 MeMBerS oF The ST. JaMeS ChaMBer oF CoMMerCePlease Support These Chamber of Commerce Member Businesses

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H E A L T H N O T E S

by Marc Taczanowski, DC,DACBSP, CSCS, EMT-B“The Booty,” “The Butt,” “The

Heinie.” The Gluteus Maximumis arguably the most importantmuscle in the body due to its re-lationship with other areasand/or conditions. Medically speaking, here are

what the Glutes do:• extension of the femur • lateral stabilization of thehip and knee joints

• external rotation of thefemur.

Conventionally speaking, hereare what the Glutes should do;they should propel you upwardsand forwards as in walking, run-ning, rising from a chair, ascend-ing stairs, getting off the toilet,etc. You should be using yourbutt every day, multiple timeseach day. More often than not,people have a tendency to losetheir connection to their buttscausing a whole host of possibleconditions such as: low backpain, hip pain, tight hamstrings,tight hip flexors, tight calves,plantar fasciitis, achilles ten-donitis, patellar tendonitis,Jumper’s Knee, Osgood-Schlat-ters Disease, Sever’s Disease,Haglund Deformity, and the listgoes on and on. The problem with today’s cul-

ture is that many of us sit at ourdesks 8+ hours a day, we com-

mute 2-3 hours a day, we comehome and sit for dinner and thensit and watch TV, and then we goto bed. At what point did wechallenge our behinds? Then theweekend arrives and these sameindividuals have a marathon or5K to run and they wonder whytheir calves, hamstrings, or quadsare super tight. These other mus-cles will eventually and in-evitably complain because of thefact that they are trying to makeup the difference for the lack ofGlute strength and they them-selves become “OVERUSED.”You hear this “overuse” termbeing, well… overused. The onlyreason the achilles, knee, calf,hamstrings, etc. are overused isbecause the Glutes are UNDER-USED! How do you know if yourGlutes are underused?

teSt YOuRSeLF:In the seated position, see if

you can contract your right glutewithout firing any other muscle.Then fire the left glute. Remem-ber no cheating! Do not contractyour quads or your calves. Can

you only contract both cheekstogether? Do you have to Kegelwhen you contract your Glutes.All of these observations are in-dicative of poor Glute activityand can be corrected. If you cando the “glute dance” as de-scribed above with all the rulesin place, then you own a set ofGlutes! If you are unsure if youare using any other structures orif you have any of the symptomsor conditions listed above, takethe time to get them checked byone of the Docs at True SportCare.

editor’s note:Dr. Marc Taczanowski, DC, DACBSP,CSCS EMT-B, a St. James resident and of-ficial Chiropractor to the 2014 WinterOlympic Games, is the co-owner of TrueSport Care, located at 62 Lake AvenueSouth, Suite C in Nesconset. The team oftherapists and doctors at True Sport Care,the most advanced sports injury and re-habilitation practice on Long Island, havebeen returning athletes to play fastersince 2004 with a full complement oftechnique certifications including the Ac-tive Release Technique, The Graston Tech-nique, and many styles of taping. Foradditional information call 631-584-TRUE, or visit truesportcare.com.

This Christmas, Ask Santa for Better Glutes!

Celebrating a Special Occasion?Share the news with your friends & neighbors in OuR tOWN...

Email your celebration announcement and photo(s) [email protected]

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there is no charge for this service.For further information, call Our town at 631-862-9849.

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Throughout the Holiday Season we reflect on years past. It is with the deepest

sincerity that we thank all of our current and past patients for allowing us to serve your

sports medicine needs. With your kind words to others, we have been able to grow

our practice and see it thrive.

We also look to the future to uphold our responsibility of exemplary service with the promise of continued advancement of our

knowledge and techniques.

Happy Holidays from the Doctors and Staff at

True Sport Care62 Lake Avenue So, Suite C

Nesconset, NY 11767631-584-8783

truesportcare.com

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by Richard Greco, PT, ATC, CSCSSnow shoveling is a repetitive

activity that can cause musclestrain to the lower back andshoulders. Back injuries due tosnow shoveling are more likelyto happen to people who maynot know that they are out ofcondition. Following these tipscan help you avoid injuries:

• Lift smaller loads of snow,rather than heavy shovelfuls.Be sure to take care to bendyour knees and lift with yourlegs rather than your back.

• Use a shovel with a shaft thatlets you keep your backstraight while lifting. A shortshaft will cause you to bendmore to lift the load. Using ashovel that’s too long makesthe weight at the end heavier.Step in the direction in which

you are throwing the snow toprevent the low back fromtwisting. This will help prevent“next-day back fatigue.”

• Avoid excessive twisting be-cause the spine cannot toleratetwisting as well as it can toler-ate other movements. Bendyour knees and keep your backas straight as possible so thatyou are lifting with your legs.

• Take frequent breaks whenshoveling. Stand up straightand walk around periodicallyto extend the lower back.

• Backward bending exerciseswhile standing will help re-verse the excessive forwardbending of shoveling: standstraight and tall, place yourhands toward the back of yourhips, and bend backwardsslightly for several seconds.

• If you or anyone you know isexperiencing back pain, con-sult a licensed physical thera-pist.

Note: This information was provided by theAmerican Physical Therapy Association.

editor’s note:Rich Greco, PT, ATC, CSCS, is a St. Jamesresident and licensed Physical Therapist.He is the Director of Motion Sports Medi-cine, located at 430-7 North CountryRoad – formerly Greco Physical Therapyin St. James. For more information onphysical therapy for lower back pain andgeneral injury rehabilitation, contact hisoffice at 631-686-6600.

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by William KentAddressing hearing loss isn’t

just about what you hear – it’sabout how you feel and function.People of all ages are encour-aged to get their hearing testedas a New Year’s resolution. Stud-ies show that when people ad-dress hearing loss, it can have apositive effect on their home life,self-confidence, relationships,mood, overall health, job per-formance, and even income. Itsafeguards quality of life by help-ing people maintain an active,healthy lifestyle and stay sociallyand cognitively engaged. Learning the status of our hear-

ing health and addressing hear-ing loss are important to qualityof life at every age. Gen xers andyouthful-minded baby boomers,in fact, are developing hearingloss in greater numbers, and asolder Americans are putting offretirement and staying in theworkforce longer and the abilityto hear your best is becoming allthe more important. Luckily, thevast majority of people withhearing loss can benefit fromhearing instruments, and today’sstate-of-the art instruments arebetter than ever. The latest tech-nologies make it easier to hearpeople and sounds from all di-rections and are designed to fil-ter out noise, like at crowdedrestaurants. Various styles sit dis-creetly and comfortably insidethe ear canal and out of sight,making them virtually invisible –some are even waterproof orrechargeable. Perhaps best of all,they’re wireless, helping peopleof all ages stay connected totheir iPhones and smart phones,home entertainment systems,and other prized electronics –but most importantly, to life.So go ahead, make the com-

mitment during the beginning ofthe New Year, with a hearingtest. Whether it’s conversationand laughter around the dinner

table, or watching a movie orfootball game together on thetelevision, let the latest hearinginstrument technologies help youhear your best and stay con-nected with family and friendsduring the entire year.

A more Promising New YearAddressing hearing loss really

can add to quality of life, yearround. Here’s what getting ahearing test and using profes-sionally fitted hearing instru-ment, if recommended by ahearing care professional, maydo for you:

1. Strengthen ties with familyand friends. Healthy relation-ships rest largely on goodcommunication. In one study,more than half the respon-dents said using hearing in-struments improved theirrelationships at home, theirsocial lives, and their ability tojoin in groups. Many even sawimprovements in their ro-mance.

2. raise your spirits. People withuntreated hearing loss oftenfeel angry, frustrated, anxious,isolated, and depressed. Butresearch shows that when theyuse hearing instruments, manybecome more socially en-gaged, feel a greater sense ofsafety and independence, andsee a general improvement intheir overall quality of life.

3. lead you to feel better aboutyourself. An important perk ofusing hearing instruments canbe enhanced emotional well-being. Research shows thatwhen people with hearing lossuse hearing instruments, manyfeel more in control of theirlives and less self-critical.

4. keep your mind sharp. Studiesout of Johns Hopkins linkedhearing loss with acceleratedcognitive decline in olderadults and found that seniorswith hearing loss are signifi-cantly more likely to developdementia over time. Studiesfound that many people withhearing loss report improve-ments in their cognitive skillswith the use of hearing instru-ments.

5. unleash your earning poten-tial. Hearing your best atwork helps you do your best.One study found that usinghearing aids reduced the riskof income loss by 90-100%for those with milder hearingloss, and from 65-77% forthose with severe to moderatehearing loss. And people withhearing loss who use hearinginstruments are more likely tobe employed than their peerswho don’t.

We have so much on our mindday to day, give some time toyourself, get a hearing evalua-tion. The worst thing you can doif you suspect a hearing loss, isnothing”

editor’s note:William Kent is the Director of Long Island Hearing, an Audiology and Hearing Instrument Practice. founded in1985. With convenient office locations inboth Nassau and Suffolk Counties, theycan be reached at 1-800-698-5200. You may also visit their website at [email protected] for other articlesand testimonials about hearing loss.

Ring in the New Year With a Hearing Test for You and a Loved One

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Dear Ron,I have been dating my boyfriend for 7 months and

his family has invited me to go on a tropical vacationwith them in February. His family is very adventur-ous and they really enjoy participating in thrilling activities, like zip-lining and snorkeling. I experiencea lot of anxiety when traveling and flying so I amconcerned about going on the trip. I am worried that

I will ruin my boyfriend’s fun by sitting out duringcertain activities or that I will embarrass him by having a panic attack. On the other hand, I worryabout what his family will think of me if I opt out.What do you think? – Anxious

Dear Anxious,Vacation is meant to be fun and leisurely! How-

ever, everyone’s idea of fun is different. I think thebest way to go about making this decision is to havean open and honest conversation with yourboyfriend laying out your concerns. Find out whatkind of excursions and activities his family hasplanned. Compromise! Choose at least one or twonew activities that you are willing to try and let yourboyfriend know what your deal breakers are. If itsounds like every minute of the trip is going to bepacked with adrenaline rushes, maybe you shouldsit this one out. Or perhaps they are only interestedin one or two days of thrill seeking. Let those daysbe your time to yourself, stay back and read a bookor magazine by the pool. Relationships are full ofcompromise. When we commit to one another weare committing to being patient and accepting ofour partner’s fears, limitations, and differences.Honesty is the best policy.

editor’s note: Ron Villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH, is the founder and director of Family & Personal Counseling, located at 872 Middle Country Road in St. James. He is an author of thebook The Zing, has appeared on national TV, along with daily appearances on the Verizon FiOS1 network. With offices in St. James, Bohemia, East Islip, Levittown and Middle Village anda staff of 20 therapists from all backgrounds – Family & PersonalCounseling addresses individual and family concerns of all ages.For additional information call 631-758-8290 or visit www.FamilyAndPersonalCounseling.com andwww.RonVillano.com to listen to his featured interviews.

Ron villano, m.S.,LmhC, ASAC, CCh isthe leading expert inworking through change.As a father who lost his17-year old son in anauto accident, he alwaysspeaks from the heart.As a licensed mentalhealth counselor, heguides others on how towork through difficult

times. As a national speaker and author of the zing, Ronhas appeared on tv and radio throughout the world. hewill help you to embrace the Power of Change in yourpersonal and professional life.

Ask Ron Villano

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by Dr. Linda M. BocchichioDoctors of chiropractic care

for patients of all ages, with a va-riety of health conditions. DC’sare especially well known fortheir expertise in caring for pa-tients with back pain, neck painand headaches, with their highlyskilled manipulations or chiro-practic adjustments. They alsocare for patients with a widerange of injuries and disorders ofthe musculoskeletal system in-volving the muscles, ligamentsand joints. These painful condi-tions often involve or impact thenervous system, which can causereferred pain and dysfunctiondistant to the region of injury.The benefits of chiropractic careextend to general health issues aswell, since our body structure af-fects our overall function.Chiropractic adjustment or

manipulation is a manual proce-dure that utilizes the highly re-fined skills developed during thedoctor of chiropractic’s intensiveyears of chiropractic education.A growing list of research stud-

ies and reviews demonstrate thatthe services provided by chiro-practic physicians are both safeand effective. The evidencestrongly supports the natural,whole-body and cost-effective

approach of chiropractic care fora variety of conditions.Doctors of chiropractic – who

are licensed to practice in all 50states, the District of Columbia,and in many nations around theworld – undergo a rigorous edu-cation in the healing sciences,similar to that of medical doc-tors. Because of the hands-onnature of chiropractic, and theintricate adjusting techniques, asignificant portion of time isspent in clinical training.Make an appointment with

your chiropractor today.

editor’s note:Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio is a chiropractorpracticing at 105 Lake Avenue So. inNesconset. She was the founder of the St. James Walking club and was a formerpresident of the St. James Chamber ofCommerce. For further information, call 631-979-9854.

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by FrankGaeta, Jr.

Stroke,sometimescalled a“brain at-tack,” is a dis-ease thateffects bloodvessels within

or leading to the brain. Thecauses and the effects are varied.The goal of providing adaptiveclothing is to help the individualremain as independent as possi-ble in the act of dressing and toassist the caregiver.

General rules when getting dressed:• For the patient: The generalrule is to use your unaffectedarm to dress the affected sidefirst. To undress, take the gar-

ment off the unaffected side,then remove it from the af-fected side.

• For the caregivers: When youare helping someone dress, al-ways tell them what you aredoing first so you don’t startlethem.

• Loose-fitting clothes and silkyfabrics are easier to slip in andout of than polyester or flan-nel.

• Lay out your clothes beforedressing.

• Dress while sitting. • When undressing, pull your ef-fected arm or leg out of yourclothes first.

Adaptive clothing:Think about the clothes that

will be the easiest for the strokepatients to put on each day. Pur-chase looser types of clothingthat have wide neck openings

and elastic waistbands. Here are examples:1. If the stroke left minor weak-

ness in the arms, most cloth-ing that can be pulled on overthe head or pulled up withouthaving to use buttons may bethe best solution.

2. If the stroke has left the personwith paralysis in the legs, sidezip pants are useful becausethe zippers are long, and theperson can be dressed and toi-leted more easily than withthe usual short zippers foundin everyday garments.

3. Shoes can be tricky for a pa-tient to put on especially if theperson is trying to put on theshoes alone. Purchase shoesthat are fastened with Velcroinstead of laces. Maybe pur-chasing the dressing stick andshoehorn will help.

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by Terri PaceThe holiday season is…well,

you know…wonderful! I canhear Andy Williams singingthose words to his popular song:“It’s the Most Wonderful Time ofthe Year.” There is much reason for joy at

this time of year. Our lives arefilled with visits from family andfriends we haven’t seen in awhile; we have many parties andsocial opportunities on our cal-endar; we do a lot of cookingand baking; we are busy thinkingabout others and out finding theideal gift for each person on ourlist. But for many, that joy is mini-

mized, sabotaged, disrupted,and/or downright missing.The very activities that bring us

joy can also bring a measure ofanxiousness, stress, overindul-gence, lack of peace and per-sonal downtime. Now we arenot enjoying the holidays as weslip into a “holidaze” feelingoverwhelmed with all we have todo.Here are some simply natural

solutions to help minimize the“holidaze” and increase your joythis season.

1. How do we keep our emotions in check during thisseason?The Limbic system is the heart

of our emotions. It has a directpathway from our olfactory sys-tem, which is our sense of smell.Factors that influence our emo-tions include cognition (aware-ness), belief (perspective) andbiology (hormones, neurotrans-mitters, genetics, etc.). What youfeel is chemistry. Thoughts or be-liefs can trigger a feeling, whichproduces the chemistry that de-termines our responses, based onwhether we feel safe or not.The primary purpose of our

reptilian or Limbic brain is toprotect us! When we feel threat-ened, overwhelmed, fearful, oranxious, our body releases stress

hormones that trigger our defen-sive reactions (fight, flight,freeze, or appease). These neuro-chemicals dilate our pupils, in-crease our heartbeat, cause morerapid breathing, stimulate glu-cose to be released by the liver,and digestive activity and othernormal resting state functions arediminished. No wonder we feelso off!Simple Solution: Aromatic

compounds can both influenceour cognition and our biology. Inawareness, lies choice. So bemore aware of the physical signsof emotional overwhelm andgrab your favorite essential oil.In a recent study, Ylang Ylang

essential oil was described as“harmonizing” to the brain. Ilove to use it to lessen tensionand stress and to promote a posi-tive outlook. What an idealchoice when my runaway emo-tions have taken control. Apply1-2 drops of this fragrant essen-tial oil on your wrist or over yourheart for a moment of peace inyour day.Vetiver essential oil was found

to stabilize the mind, just as thelong grass of vetiver from whereit is sourced, is used to stabilizehomes on a cliff or hill. Combinethis grounding oil with Frank-incese, Lavender, Clary Sage,and Marjoram in a roller bottlewith fractionated coconut oil.Apply to back of the neck orover your heart when your feelworried, fearful, anxious or inse-cure.

2. What can you do when youfeel overwhelmed?Emotions like anger, fear, or

unwillingness to forgive (doesthis come up for you at familygatherings?) and physical stresslike lack of sleep, exposure totoxins, or poor nutrition can cre-ate “sympathetic overload.” Con-ditions of prolonged emotionaland physical stress trigger sus-tained sympathetic activity in thebody.Simple Solution: Tangerine es-

sential oil, like all citrus oils, hasjust the right chemistry to im-prove our mood, cleanse and pu-rify our body, and helps us makeroom for fun, joy, and creativityin our lives. This wonderful es-sential oil can be experiencedaromatically, topically and/or in-ternally*. To boost energy anduplift mood, place one to twodrops in the palm of your hand,rub together, and cup over thenose and mouth for 30 secondsor diffuse throughout the room.You can also apply 1-2 dropsover the abdomen to promotefeelings of happiness. And I loveto add 1-2 drops to each glass ofwater for an “all-day-long” expe-rience!

3. What you can do when youhave overindulged (food, drinking, too many parties)?We’ve all been there. Make

sure you have these essential oilshandy to help in the moment orthe morning after.Coriander essential oil – apply

1-2 drops on your wrist to helpwhen those delicious sweetdesserts are too big a temptationfor you. Lemon essential oil –apply 1-2 drops over your liver(just under your rib cage on theright side of your body) to helpthe liver wash away any evi-dence of last night’s party. Gingeressential oil – apply 1-2 drops onyour abdomen or under yourtongue* when the food you ate isjust not agreeing with you!


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continued4. How do you really clean upafter the party?Our lifestyle choices, particu-

larly during and immediatelyafter the holiday season, canleave our world in a bit of amess, both in our homes and inour bodies. We make the time toclean up the mess in our homesand it is a great idea to do thesame inside our body.Why cleanse? Doing a cleanse

to reduce your toxic load willenhance your mood, improvemetabolism and energy, help tomaintain a healthy weight, im-prove your digestive function,support your nervous system, in-crease your energy, and improveelimination and the natural detox

processes of your body.I encourage each person to

dial up or dial down the intensityand duration to customize it fortheir particular needs. The fre-quency and duration of thecleanse should match your detoxneeds. A 30-day cleanse once ayear is a good place to start!I invite you to participate in

our annual January cleanse. Thisis a simple way to clean up afterthe year-long party. Join me atour free workshop on January 3,2019 to learn more or simplycontact me at 631-487-1627 formore information!*These statements have not been evalu-ated by the Food and Drug Administra-tion. This product is not intended todiagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any dis-ease. Essential oils are safe, effective and

very affordable. However, not all essen-tial oils are created equal! Be an edu-cated consumer and use only certifiedpure, therapeutic grade essential oils foryour family!

editor’s note:Terri Pace and her family are longtimeresidents of St. James and owners ofPace’s Steak House in Hauppauge, NY.Terri is a certified Holistic Health Coach.She is an educator, sharing her experi-ences and knowledge on the use of sim-ply natural solutions to support thestructure and functions of the body foroptimal health and wellness. Terri invitesyou to contact her for a free private, per-sonal wellness consultation and to getsamples of essential oils which can sup-port your specific wellness goals: [email protected] For moreinformation on other events and weeklyworkshops available: visit http://simply-naturalseminars.eventbrite.com or callTerri at 631-487-1627 - no purchase nec-essary to attend.

continued from page 734. Socks - While sitting, cross

your affected leg over yourstrong leg. With your stronghand, gather up the stockingand pull it over your toes andfoot. Then uncross your legsand pull the stocking up to theknee. Put on your secondstocking the same way. Standto pull both stockings all theway up.

5. Belts - Thread the belt throughthe loops before putting onpants or a skirt. Attach sus-penders to trousers before put-ting them on.

6. Jewelry - Wear bracelets thatcan be slipped onto your arm.Clip-on earrings are easierthan post earrings. If you havepierced ears, try the wire-styleearrings that just slip in. (Manypierced-ear earrings can beconverted to wire earrings. Seeyour jeweler.) Put a watch onthe wrist of your affected armusing your strong hand. Forease, wear a watch with astretch band in a slightly largersize than you normally wear.

editors note:St. James resident Frank Gaeta, Jr. is the

owner of Adaptive Clothes, supplyingspecialty clothing for special needs peo-ple of all ages. He is a member of the St.James Chamber of Commerce. After 35years in the IT field he retired, and for thepast 4 years Frank and his wife, Jennifer,have been taking care of both sets of par-ents with their everyday and medicalneeds which led him to starting AdaptiveClothes. Frank is currently writing a book

on the adaptive clothes industry and haspublished numerous articles in trade mag-azines. His company (Adaptive Clothes)has donated money to the Wounded War-rior Foundation, Sloan Kettering CancerCenter, Second Wind Dreams, NationalMS Society, and Organization for AutismResearch. For more information aboutAdaptive Clothes visit: www.adaptive-clothes.com or call 516-606-2154.

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F I N A N C I A L F O C U S

by Scott Posner, CFP, CRPC, A.A.M.S.As the year winds down, you

may want to look ahead to seewhich areas of your life you canimprove in 2019. Perhaps you’lldecide to exercise more, eathealthier foods, reconnect withold friends or volunteer at aschool or charitable organiza-tion. All these goals are certainlyworthwhile – but you also maywant to add some New Year’s fi-nancial resolutions to your list.Here are a few ideas to con-

sider:boost contributions to your

employer-sponsored retirementplan. Good news! Contributionlimits will be increasing for manyemployer-sponsored retirementplans. For 2019, you can con-tribute up to $19,000 (up from$18,500 in 2018), or $25,000(up from $24,500 in 2018) ifyou’re 50 or older to your 401(k)or similar employer-sponsoredretirement plan. It’s usually agood idea to contribute as muchas you can afford to your em-ployer’s plan, as your contribu-tions may lower your taxableincome, while any earningsgrowth is tax-deferred. (Keep inmind that taxes are due uponwithdrawal, and withdrawalsprior to age 59½ may be subjectto a 10% IRS penalty.)At a minimum, put in enough

to earn your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered.

try to “max out” on your Ira.Even if you have a 401(k) or sim-ilar plan, you can probably stillinvest in an IRA. For 2019, youcan put in up to $6,000 in a tra-ditional or Roth IRA (up from$5,500 in 2018), or $7,000 (upfrom $6,500) if you’re 50 orolder. (Income restrictions applyto Roth IRAs.) Contributions to atraditional IRA may be tax-de-ductible, depending on your in-come, and any earnings growthis tax-deferred. Roth IRA contri-butions are not deductible, butearnings growth can be with-drawn tax-free, provided youdon’t start taking withdrawalsuntil you are 59½ and you’vehad your account at least fiveyears. You can put most types ofinvestments – stocks, bonds, mu-tual funds, government securitiesand so on – into an IRA, so it canexpand your options beyondthose offered in your 401(k) orsimilar plan.

build an emergency fund. Tryto build an emergency fund con-taining three to six months’worth of living expenses, withthe money held in a low-risk, liq-uid account. This fund can helpyou avoid dipping in to yourlong-term investments to pay forunexpected costs, such as amajor car repair.

Control your debts. Do whatyou can to keep your debtsunder control. Ultimately, theless you have to spend on debtpayments, the more you can

invest for your future.Don’t overreact to financial

market volatility. In 2018 – espe-cially the last few months of theyear – we saw considerable mar-ket volatility, with huge dropsand big gains in rapid succes-sion. What will 2019 bring? It’salways difficult – and usually fu-tile – trying to forecast the mar-ket’s performance over thecourse of an entire year. But, inany case, try not to overreact towhatever ups and downs we mayexperience. Instead, continuepursuing an investment strategythat’s appropriate for your goals,risk tolerance and time horizon. Following these suggestions

can help you become a better in-vestor in 2019 – and beyond.

editor’s note:Financial Focus is a monthly feature written by Scott Posner, CFP, CRPC,A.A.M.S., an investment representativewith Edward Jones Investments. This 130-year-old firm has over 10,000 officesaround the world with one here in townat 542 North Country Road in the Old St. James School House. Mr. Posner hasserviced both personal and institutionalinvestors for over 32 years. For more information, or to request topics for future columns, call 631-862-2020.

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by June A.Liardi

Januaryof abrandnew year

is justaround thecorner.We clean

up and putaway, presents,

decorations andenjoy the last ofthe delicious

cookies. It is also anice time to put our feet up andcurl up with those seed catalogsthat are rolling in. We will alsobe making some gardening reso-lutions, such as don’t order somany tomato seeds, don’t overcrowd the garden beds and keepup with the weeding, wateringand cultivating.The catalogs sure tempt us

with the colorful pictures of per-fect produce and the mouth-wa-tering descriptions. Without failthere is at least one bed that Iover-plant. The new seedlings aresmall and I do know that theygrow very fast, but still I planttoo many together. As they growand crowd each other I willsurely miss harvesting somethingand it will get too big and/or roton the vine. So less is more inthis case.The weeds can get out of hand

rather quickly. They competewith the plants for water and nu-trients, and seem to multiplyovernight. So even when it is toohot, they need to be pulled, andthe soil needs to be cultivatedand watered.As you go through those cata-

logs, start to plan out your veg-etable garden and remember torotate the crops to avoid dis-eases. Some varieties sell outquickly so order seeds early forthe best choices.Towards the end of January

you can start sowing some seedsindoors. American marigolds, hy-

brid geraniums and pansies are afew.You can also start seeds of let-

tuce, choose a sunny, cool win-dow sill. You will have smallshoots to munch on and the restwill be ready to plant outdoorslater on.If you have old seeds you can

check them to see if they are vi-able or not. Sprinkle some of theseeds between wet paper towels,put in a plastic bag and in a fewdays if most of the seeds havesprouted you can still use theseeds.If you are even more desperate

to see something grow or bloom,venture outside and cut someforsythia branches. Just put themin a vase with warm water, out ofdirect sunlight and soon thoseyellow flowers will start to show.They eventually may sproutleaves and even roots.Keep adding items to your

compost pile. Save all those veg-etable scraps when you preparethose hearty winter soups andstews. Save eggshells, coffee andtea grounds and shredded news-paper. If you can’t get to thecompost pile in the winter, put ametal garbage pail with lid nextto the kitchen door to hold allthe scraps for the time being.Your houseplants don’t require

a lot of watering during the winter months, but they do needwater. If you have an aquarium,use that water when you cleanthe tank. Use any chemical-freewater also instead of pouring it down the drain. Waterfrom boiling eggs has some calcium souse thattoo,

cool it first of course.Before you put your Christmas

tree at the curb, cut off itsbranches and use them to coveryour perennial and bulb garden.Make sure the ground has frozenfirst. Pine needles make greatmulch too.When you are planning out

your garden this year, considerplanting a lot of bee-friendlyplants. So many of our bees aredisappearing, we need to takecare of them, without them wego hungry.

“For the bee, a flower is afountain of life, and to the flowera bee is a messenger of love, andto both, bee and flower, the giv-ing and receiving of pleasure is aneed and an ecstasy.”

– KHALIL GIBRAN

Happy Holidays and a Healthy New Year

To All!

editor’s note: June Liardi, a St. James resident for over30 years, is a wife and mother of threesons. June will be writing articles ongardening, nature related craft projectsand family activities.

Looking Forward to a New Year

N A T U R A L L Y S P E A K I N G

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N A T U R E P A G E S

by Sally WellingerIn science, whenever some-

thing involves interactions withhumans, there is human impact.With a current world populationof 7.2 billion and an anticipated3 billion more in the next 12years, it is virtually impossiblefor humans to live without im-pacting our Earth and our fellowinhabitants. Decisions we makecan affect both the health of theplanet and the survival of lifearound us. That is why when wemake a big decision, it is in ourbest interest to follow experi-mental or engineering designmethods to ensure we have stud-ied and learned about everythingwe need to before making a bigchange. We know for a fact that non-

renewable resources will not beavailable forever. We also knowthat many methods of using non-renewable resources for energyare not best for the environmentfor many reasons. Some exam-ples are the link between earth-quakes in Texas, Ohio, andOklahoma and oil fracking andits processing. Burning fossilfuels like coal or gas, releasesgases that create air pollutionand also traps infrared radiationon Earth.Renewable energy is energy

that can be replenished within aperson’s lifetime. Some examplesof renewable energy are sunlight,wind, rain, water, waves, and ge-othermal energy. With the in-crease in population growth, theneeds for renewable energy iscrucial. Also with the increasingconcern with climate changeand the health of Earth, clean en-ergy is more important than ever.Clean energy is energy that cre-ates minimal pollution if any andis better for the environment.Fortunately, most renewable en-ergy is also clean, which makesresearch and development downthis path a reasonable choice.Renewable energy, especially

clean energy is the best option

for a healthier Earth, but there ismore to consider. For most of us,the cost for a healthy Earth ispriceless, but in reality, we mustbudget effectively and the costfor switching from old methodsto new clean energy methodscan be costly. Therefore, engi-neers and scientists working onthese projects, try to build thesafest, most durable, efficientplan, while also considering costeffectiveness. The other factor toconsider when converting toclean energy, is how the sur-rounding ecosystems and organ-isms will be affected. When newconstructions for renewable andclean energy are built, we needto ensure that selected methodsand locations are the best forminimal human impact upon theenvironment.The topic of renewable clean

energy was chosen this month,because many changes are com-ing in and around Long Islandover the next few years and nowis the time to ensure that the bestmethods for a healthy planet andreduced human impact are se-lected. New York State has set a Clean

Energy Standard goal of having50% of our electric energy comefrom renewable resources by2030. Currently, there are severalproposed projects around LongIsland for Offshore Wind Energy,which is one way for much of

Long Island to benefit from cleanrenewable energy. NYSERDA,New York Energy Research andDevelopment Agency, is theNew York State Agency, monitor-ing the plan, progress, researchand proposals for the introduc-tion to Offshore Wind Energy toNew York State. Now would bethe perfect time to investigateand discover how wind energywill impact the life and environ-ment around Long Island.Offshore wind energy creates

less human impact on Earth thancurrent non-renewable methods,but if choices can be made to re-duce any negative human im-pact, that would be best for all. Itmight be as simple as reducingthe light pollution from offshoreturbines to reduce any negativeimpact on bird migration. Itmight be more complex, for ex-ample; ensuring constructionmethods and maintenance donot impact the marine life in thearea. A good method to follow isto educate ourselves beforeforming opinions. The followinglinks provide more informationabout offshore wind projects.

NYSERDA Offshore wind site –there is a wealth of informationhere and on the following links.https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Programs/Offshore-Wind

State of the Science Workshopby the Biodiversity Research Institute.http://www.briloon.org/off-shorewindny/workshop

Deepwater Wind Website –The company contracted formost of the New York projects.http://dwwind.com/

editor’s note: Sally Wellinger, a St. James resident forover 30 years, is a wife and mother offour children. She is a NYS Elementaryteacher certified in PK-6 grade, Biologyand General Science grades 7-12 and isan outdoor environmental educator. Sallywill be writing nature inspired articleseach month.

For Kids (and Adults)

Making Decisions for Change and a Healthier Planet

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I N T H E S C H O O L S

HCDS StudentsHelp Local Communities

This Holiday SeasonSince the beginning of Octo-

ber, students from Harbor Coun-try Day School have been seizingthe spirit of the holiday seasonand making tremendous effortsto help members of their sur-rounding communities. Studentshave raised significant funds tosupport breast cancer research,collected more than 500 items offood for a local food pantry, andheld a toy drive for local chil-dren.During Breast Cancer Aware-

ness Month Student Councilmembers sold bracelets, hotchocolate and were able to do-nate $500 to the Carol M. Bald-win Breast Cancer ResearchFund.The school kicked off its an-

nual Thanksgiving food drive tosupport the Smithtown Emer-gency Food Pantry, which hasbeen serving the surroundingcommunities for nearly 35 years.In just two weeks, students col-lected more than 500 items of

perishable goods for the foodpantry – the most the school hascollected in the 15+ years it hasbeen supporting the food pantry.Upon delivering the donations,the students also helped volun-teers unpack and sort the food. Also, the John W. Cooke V.F.W.

Post 395 of St. James made anannual donation to the HarborCountry Day Toy Drive under theguidance of Mike Guido, a for-mer employee of Harbor Country

Day and a member of the JohnW. Cooke V.F.W. Post 395. Harbor Country Day School,

located at 17 Three Sisters Roadin St. James, is an independentday school for children from pre-school through 8th grade. It is anon-sectarian, nonprofit organi-zation governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees.For more information, visitwww.hcdsny.org or call 631-584-5555.

hCDS students show off bracelets they sold for Breast Cancer Awarenessmonth.

GIFTS OF GRATITUDE...in recognition of veterans Day,second-graders in elizabethOzol’s class at mills Pond ele-mentary School in St. Jameswrote letters of gratitude to veterans. Students collected anddonated items such as books,magazines, notecards and toi-letries, which were delivered tothe Long island State veteranshome in Stony Brook.

Photo courtesy of the SmithtownCentral School District.

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I N T H E S C H O O L S

Starting with a musical perform-ance that took the audience on a triparound the world, third-grade stu-dents at St. James Elementary Schoolcelebrated Heritage Day on Novem-ber 16, 2018. As part of their Heritage Day proj-

ect, students had to locate an histori-cal document that was linked to theirfamily history in some way. Each stu-dent traced their family heritageback to that document to show their

lineage. Students designed their ownposters featuring their family historyas well as family crests. Invited guests joined the third-

graders in the multipurpose room toshow off their projects and go on a“scavenger hunt” to find clues abouttheir ancestry. Back in the class-rooms, the celebration continued asstudents and guests sampled differ-ent ethnic food prepared by eachfamily.

third-graders at St. James elementary School celebrated heritage Day by creating projects that traced theirfamily history. Photos courtesy of Smithtown Central School District

A Celebration of Ancestry

NY timeS BeStSeLLiNG AuthOR viSitS SmithtOWN hiGh SChOOL eASt... Smithtown high School eastjournalism students had the opportunity to interview a New York times bestselling author when Kristan higginsvisited their school on November 5. During a roundtable, informal question-and-answer session in the library,students asked higgins about her books, writing techniques and more. Following her session with the journalismstudents, higgins conducted a writer’s workshop on the hero’s journey for faculty, staff and creative writing stu-dents. Photos courtesy of Smithtown Central School District.

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C E L E B R A T I O N S

Happy Birthday

Angelica Busa and Daniel zeltmann

Busa / Zeltmann Engaged

Nancy and Steve Busa of St.James, NY are pleased to an-nounce the engagement of theirdaughter Angelica Busa to DanielZeltmann, son of Bob and ReneeZeltmann of Nesconset, NY. Angelica received her Bachelor

of Science in Diagnostic MedicalSonography from Quinnipiac Uni-versity and is currently employedas a Registered Diagnostic Med-ical Sonographer with Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology. Daniel earned his Master of Ed-

ucation in Early Childhood Educa-tion from Adelphi University andcurrently teaches fourth grade inthe Smithtown School District.Congratulations and best

wishes to the happy couple andtheir families.

Jayme and taylor Liardi

Liardi / Shook Exchange

Marriage VowsJay and June Liardi, of St. James,

are pleased to announce the mar-riage of their son, Jayme Louis, toTaylor Diann, daughter of Steveand Dianna Shook of Andover,Kansas. Surrounded by family andfriends Jayme and Taylor weremarried on October 27, 2018 in abeautiful outdoor ceremony andreception at the brides’s home.The happy couple will be mak-

ing their home in Kansas.Congratulations and best

wishes to Jayme and Taylor andtheir families.

Antonie marie vlk

Special birthday wishes go outto Antonie Marie Vlk who cele-brated her first birthday on August25, 2018. She is the daughter ofMegan Marie Shutka Vlk and JosefVlk of Norfolk, Virginia. Megan isa Lt. Cmdr. in the U.S. Navy anda 2001 SUNY Cortland graduateand 1998 Smithtown High Schoolgraduate.Antonie Marie resides with her

21/2 year old brother JC and Josef’sson Avi. She is also the grand-daughter of Charlie and MegShutka of Head of the Harbor andEddie’s Power Equipment in St.James.

When the Lord looks down Upon the Earth

He sees each and everyone of us For all we’re worth

He sees the good As well as the bad

I’m sure a lot of what He sees Makes him very sad

He knows we’re not perfectThough many of us try

Each time one of us stumblesBrings a tear to His eye

He doesn’t ask for muchAs He looks down from above

Just to have faith in HimAs we give him our love

He Seesby John Taratunio

1928 - 2018

P O E T ’ S C O R N E R

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V E T E R A N ’ S D A Y P A R A D E

veteran’s Day was observed on Sunday, November11, 2018 with the annual veteran’s Day parade andceremony.

the St .James community came together to remember and honor those who made the ultimatesacrifice while serving our country.

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O B I T U A R I E S

Theresa A. HartleyTheresa A. Hartley, of St. James,

NY, passed away on October 23,2018 at the age of 89. She was thebeloved wife of the late Edward R.Cherished mother of Diana (Gerard)Kane. Loving grandmother of ThereseKane and Stephanie Kane. She is sur-vived by many other family membersand friends.A Funeral Mass was celebrated at

St. Patrick’s R.C. Church, Smithtown.Interment followed at Queen of AllSaints Cemetery, Central Islip.Arrangements were entrusted to the professional care of the

Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and the Vigliante family.

Lenore C. KingLenore C. King, of St. James, NY,

passed away October 5, 2018 at theage of 83. She was the beloved wifeof the late Edward. Loving mother ofPatricia (Mark), Jean (Frank), Kevin(Karen), and Christine. CherishedNana of Katie, Matthew, Christopher,Kevin, Ashley, and Kevin II. Cher-ished grandmother of Mark andBryan (Lindsey). Great grandmotherto Rylin and Kinly.A memorial service was held at the

St. James Funeral Home on Saturday,October 6, 2018. Interment followedat St. Charles Cemetery in Farming-dale.

Patricia M. KloudaPatrica M. Klouda, a longtime resi-

dent of St. James, passed away on Oc-tober 23, 2018 at the age of 79 aftera long battle with Alzheimers Dis-ease. Beloved wife of James P.Klouda. Loving mother to Patricia(Mark), Elizabeth (John), Christineand James. Cherished grandmother toChristopher, Samantha, Olivia andJack. She is survived by many otherfamily members and friends. She willbe forever in our hearts and trulymissed. A Funeral Mass was held at Sts.

Philips & James R.C. Church, St.James, NY. Interment followed at St. James Episcopal Cemeteryin St. James. Arrangements were entrusted to the professional care of the

Maher family and staff of the St. James Funeral Home.

theresa A. hartley

Patricia m. Klouda

Lenore C. King

Alexandra HendersonRich

JuNe 5, 1948 - OCtOBeR 22, 2018

Alexandra, knownto her friends asAlex, was a kind,sensitive, creativeand deeply devotedChristian woman.She had an illustri-ous career at TimeMagazine where sheinterviewed manynotable people ofher day. After leav-ing Time Magazineshe started one ofthe first Middle East-ern News ServiceOrganizations. When her father Williston Rich became ill

she came back to live in St. James, the townshe was raised in as a child. She cared forboth her dad, Williston and her mom, Gracein their older age and in their illnesses beforetheir demise. After her return to St. James she became a

local realtor and serviced many home buyersand sellers by offering professional advice, anhonest approach and a compassionate ear.She wrote a monthly column in “Our Town”where she shared her real-estate expertisewith her neighbors. She loved to garden and her yard was a

beautiful oasis for all she entertained there.Though she never had her own children shehad a great way of listening and talking tochildren of all ages. Many a high school sen-ior consulted her when they were writingtheir college essay. She was an expressivewriter and she was generous with her time inhelping others. She was, for the past 4 years, the Warden

at St. James Episcopal which was her churchwhere she prayed and worshiped for most ofher life.She is survived by her brother Williston

Canfield Rich (Bill) and many cousins.

Alexandra hendersonRich

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FOR SALE – 2013 ACURA RDxAWD 6 cyl V-Tech engine 81kmiles - Black with Parchmentheated leather seats – excellentcondition. Keyless start and entry,backup camera. Asking $15,500.Call Larry at 631-392-844712/18NEED HELP FOR A HOLIDAYPARTY? Call Sunshines B&B &Catering - 631-838-9967. Wait-staff | Bartenders, Floral Designs.Experienced - Professional. 10%off with ad. 12/18LIFE COACH FOR WOMEN seek-ing more happiness in their life. Ioffer an amazing transformativeprogram that changes women’slives. Contact Amy Mannarino atwww.amymannarino.com or 631-576-7189. 3/19COLLEGE ESSAYS – PersonalEssay, Supplement Essays, andCommon App. AP English Teacherwith 25 Years Experience. SAT,ACT, and ELA Tutoring. 516-848-0408 Text/Call 12/18FLORIDA VACATION RENTAL –MysticDunesResort.com – Vaca-tion at Kissimmee, Florida. Resortis minutes away from Disney’sMagic Kingdom, Sea World.Condo sleeps 6-8 with all thecomforts of home - 2 bedroomdeluxe suite - Jacuzzi bath, fullyequipped kitchen and porch. Golfcourse and country club open 7days a week. $600/per week. Fri.-Fri., or Sun.-Sun., or Sat.-Sat. 3weeks available. Call Irene at631-682-1871. 12/18

STUDIO APARTMENT FOR RENTIN ST. JAMES – Close to all. Fe-male Preferred. No Smokers / NoPets. Includes All: Heat, Elec, AC,Washer/Dryer. Security and Refer-ences a must. $850 month. Call631-413-4073. 12/18LIMOUSINE FOR HIRE – LincolnSUV. Licensed – Insured – De-pendable. All Airports/Night-on-the-Town/Vineyards/SpecialOccasions. 20% OFF when youmention you saw the ad in OurTown. Call and book today! 631-487-2927. 12/18rvCAREER OPPORTUNITY – Look-ing for 2 experienced salespersonsto join our dynamic, local real es-tate team. Mentoring and coach-ing program will bring yourbusiness to the next level. Replyin confidence to Manager – 917-747-3793. 12/18JOIN THE SMITHTOWN GAR-DEN CLUB – Learn about garden-ing and meet new people. Clubmeets the 2nd Tuesday of themonth at the Brush Barn on Mid-dle Country Road in Smithtown.Call Joan Weicks at 631-361-2007 for more info.VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – The So-ciety for Lending Comforts to theSick, located at 71 BlydenburgAvenue in Smithtown, is in needof volunteers for the Thrift Shop.The shop is open on Tuesdays andFridays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.For more information call 631-265-1674 and leave a message.

RECEPTION / MEETING HALLAVAILABLE FOR USE – St. JamesUnited Methodist Church, offers aspacious meeting hall with com-mercial kitchen for civic and sup-port groups, receptions, clubs,workshops and seminars. The35’x60’ meeting room has tables,chairs, rest rooms and a grandpiano. The Church is located at532 Moriches Road in Head ofthe Harbor. Expansive parkingand handicapped access is pro-vided. Contact the Office at 631-584-5340 for available dates andsuggested donations. The SJUMCoffers their facilities as a commu-nity outreach to the St. James areaand welcomes all visitors.AMERICAN LEGION HALL FORRENT – The Sherwood BrothersAmerican Legion Post 1152, lo-cated at 95 Lake Avenue, St.James, is looking to rent its hall forall occasions. Reasonable rates,air conditioned, heat, tables, com-plete kitchen and ample parking.Call Marty Thompson at 631-445-8447.LOOKING FOR HELP? Place aclassified ad in Our Town andreach over 6,500 families andbusinesses for only $5 for the first20 words and .10¢ for each addi-tional word. Call 631-862-9849for information or mail a check to:Our Town, 359 Lake Avenue, St.James, NY 11780.

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ARTWatermark GalleriesFine Art Photography220 Lake Avenue631-379-2061

ATTORNEYJoseph A. bollhofer, Esq.291 Lake Avenue631-584-0100 | Fax: 631-584-2304

AUDIOLOGYLong Island Hearing, Inc.55 Southern Blvd., Nesconset 631-972-5211 | 1-800-698-5200

AUTOMOTIVErepair / parts / gasKing bear Auto Service Centers805 middle Country Road631-366-2500

St. James Automotive Center525 North Country Road631-584-5798

bAKERYAlpine Pastry Shoppe59 Route 111, Smithtown631-265-5610

bANKRoslyn Savings bank556 North Country Road631-862-4200

bEAUTYPat’s Place Hair Salon230 Lake Avenue631-862-7023 | 631-584-9644

Scruples Head To Toe Hair Salon430 North Country Road631-483-8030

CHIROPRACTORSDr. Linda M.bocchichio105 Lake Avenue SouthNesconset631-979-9854

Chiropractic Healthcare of St. Jamesdr. gregory r. thomaier338 Lake Avenue631-584-8100

Express Family Wellnessdr. gary diBenedetto320 Lake Avenue - Walk -Ins

St. James Chiropractic265 Lake Avenue631-584-7722

True Sport Care, LLC62 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset631-584-tRuE (8783)

ENTERTAINMENT / EVENTSComedy Coffee & Croissantsby Sal St. george productionsSunday, January 6, 201912 noon-2 p.m. | tickets: $25176 Second St., 2nd floor631-862-4615

Seiskaya ballet’s the nutcrackerDecember 20-23, 6 performancesStaller Center for the Performing ArtsStony Brook universitynutcrackerballet.com631-632-ARtS

ExTERMINATINGScientific Exterminating599 Lake Avenue631-265-5252 | Fax: 631-862-7272

FINANCIALbranch Financial ServicesHarlan J. Fischer, president50 Route 111, Smithtown631-979-6000

Edward Jones InvestmentsScott posner, CFp542 North Country Road631-862-2020

FUNERAL HOMESbranch Funeral Homes190 E. main Street, Smithtown631-724-9500

St. James Funeral Home829 middle Country Road631-584-5200

HEALTH / FITNESSAdaptive Clothes516-606-2154

Anne Marie LisaCertified Nutritional Counselor631-525-1045

Family & Personal Counseling, Hypnosis and Weight Loss872 middle Country Road631-758-8290

Jyoti wellness awakened213 Lake Avenuewww.Jyotiwithin.com631-250-9977

Light Awakenings Meditation and beyond631-724-9733

Motion Sports Medicine - St. Jamesphysical therapy430-7 North Country Road631-686-6600

Shaolin Self Defense Centers556-08 North Country Road631-617-5148

Simply Natural SolutionsWellness Consultations - terri [email protected]

HOME IMPROVEMENTAutonomousdesign22 Stonegate631-724-7726

CAPO Design build30 Lake Avenue South, Nesconset631-250-9200

Debus Painting & Wallpapering631-862-7924

Inside-Out Kitchens, baths & More367A Lake Avenue631-584-5312 | 631-942-9636

Morecraft Construction631-584-7010

P. Deblasio builders273 Lake Avenue631-584-5500

Property Master Home InspectionsCell: 516-380-0727

Scotty’s Masonry631-265-4398 | 631-872-1076

Vazac Contracting333 First Avenue - Suite 1631-584-7817

INSURANCEAllstate InsuranceRyan Dittmar Agency462 moriches Road631-686-5177

State Farm InsuranceJim Winter Agency320 Lake Avenue631-584-5929

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INTERIOR DESIGNCreative Windows 347 Lake Avenue631-366-0212

Natalie Weinstein Design Associates 455 Lake Avenue

Uniquely Natalie Quality Consignment176 Second Street 631-862-6198 | Fax: 862-7834

JEWELRYGray’s Jewelers429A North Country Road631-250-9489

St. James Jewelry Shoppe483 Lake Avenue631-862-6775

LANDSCAPING / GARDEN CENTERSdesign / Maintenance / plants / tree removal / equipment Competition Tree Service631-584-5575

Designs by Longo631-320-2070

Eddie’s Power Equipment553 Lake Avenue631-584-6678

Homestead Landscaping631-588-5296

Mazelis Gift & Garden Center Mazelis Landscape Contracting400 North Country Road631-724-5425

R.J.K. Gardens, Inc.631-862-7056

LIQUOR & WINEGrape Culture | wine & Spirits248 Lake Avenue631-862-4727

Liquorium430-04 North Country Rd.631-862-7020

MUSIC LESSONSDrum Lessons with John Miceliemail: [email protected]

OPTOMETRYStony brook Vision World2194A Nesconset Hwy., Stony Brook631-246-5468

PETSLove Your Pet Sitting Service by will robedee631-793-3729

Natural Hounds Human Grade Dog FoodDelivered to your doorwww.NaturalHoundsLI.com

PRINTING Business | InvitationsGraphics du jour, ltd.359 Lake Avenue631-862-9849

Impact Plus Signs & Graphics30 Doyle Street631-265-8195

REAL ESTATEDeborah DeWickDaniel Gale | Sotheby’s 1067 Route 25A, Stony Brook631-689-6980 | cell 631-664-2148

Debarbieri Associates406 North Country Road631-862-7447

Henrietta Homes & Properties328 Lake Avenue631-862-6999

Liz JongebloedDebarbieri Associates406 North Country Road631-862-7447 | 631-903-0836

Marianne Koke, CbRDaniel Gale | Sotheby’s 81 Route 111, Smithtown631-584-6600, Ext 1609

The Lettieri Team atSignature Premier Properties7 West main Street, Smithtown631-360-2800 | cell 631-827-3056

Jill McDowellDouglas Elliman Real Estate996 Jericho tpke., Smithtown631-543-9600 | cell 516-316-2000

David & Rowena NedvinSignature Premier Properties7 West main Street, Smithtown631-767-5221 | 631-360-2800

Maria OrlandiDouglas Elliman Real Estate996 Jericho tpke., Smithtown631-697-0474 | 631-858-6955

Reliance Real Estate359 Lake Avenue631-862-9000 | cell 631-680-5143

Re/Max beyond177 West main Street, Smithtown631-862-1100

RESTAURANTSon / off premise Catering best on a bagel410 Lake Avenue631-250-9292

Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta429 North Country Road631-862-1600 | Fax: 631-862-6152

Soul brew Coffee Shop & eatery556-18 North Country Road631-250-9238

Spuntino Brick oven • pizza • restaurant • Bar420 North Country Road631-686-6700

Villa Sorrento823 middle Country Road631-265-9865

Voila! the Bistro244 Lake Avenue631-584-5686

SCHOOLS / CONSULTING bridge College ConsultantsPO Box 685, St. James516-662-1612

Harbor Country Day School17 three Sisters Road631-584-5555

STORAGESaint James Self Storage75 Arlington Avenue631-584-4411

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*If your property is currently listed with another broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the listings of other brokers.

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DEBBIE LETTIERILicensed Real Estate Salesperson

Cell: 631.827.3056

KRISTIN LETTIERILicensed Real Estate Salesperson

Cell: 631.804.8800

7 W MAIN ST, SMITHTOWN, NY 11787 | 631.360.2800 | LETTIERITEAM.COM

Happy Holidaysfrom our families to yours!

*If your property is currently listed with another broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the listings of other brokers.

from our families to yours!We wanted to thank the community of St. James for all your

support. Please call us for any of your real estate needs.

The Lettieri Team

JENNIFER VILLASANTE Licensed RE Salesperson

Cell: 631.445.2059

JENNIFER MARTINBIANCOLicensed RE Salesperson

Cell: 631.873.7386

CONNY JAY Licensed RE Salesperson

Cell: 516.238.4128

STEPHANIE TENCIC Licensed RE Salesperson

Cell: 516.641.7542

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