January 2013 Volume 26 Number 3

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January 2013 Volume 26 Number 3
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Volume 26
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Keeping you up to date on
SALES, HAPPENINGS
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In Our Town - St. James
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
in 2013!
Happy New Year to All!
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STaFF
Ruth Garthe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor
Robin Clark . . . . . . Associate Editor
Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer
William Garthe . . . . . . . Advertising
Sales
Our TOWn
– ST. jaMES –
is a monthly publication produced
exclusively for the people of
St. James, Nissequogue and
Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y.
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I N
T H I S
I S S U E
MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT
Therese B. Sassone, CPA ..............................4
AROUND TOWN
Parenting Course Offered..............................6
St. Patrick’s Day Parade ................................8
Art, Sport & Music Memorabilia Auction ......8
Fairfield Civic Association ............................10
A Real Christmas Tradition ..........................12
Scouts Visit Mills Pond Nursing Center ........14
Tender Years Program at Fairfield ..............16
American Jiu Jitsu Cares ..............................18
IN THE NEWS
Two Ultrarunners Raise Funds for Friends of Karen ........................20
Save-A-Pet’s 2013 Fur Ball ................................................................22
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ..........................................................24-28
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Mills Pond House Gallery Events......................................................33
Guaranteed Giggles at Mr. Mouse Puppet Shows ......................34
Swing Dance Long Island .............................................................. 34
Upcoming at Smithtown Performing Arts Center..........................36
LISCA’s Upcoming Concerts .......................................................... 37
On Stage at Staller Center ........................................................38-42
EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT
Programs at the Library ..............................................................46-58
HOME & GARDEN
Design Ideas......................................................................................62
Naturally Speaking ......................................................................66-67
POSTAL CORNER ..........................................................................68-69
LEGAL-EASE
The Ins and outs of Marriage... And Beyond............................70-71
Is It Time for a Legal Checkup? ......................................................72
FINANCIAL SAVVY
Control That Which Is Controllable............................................74-75
Investing is a Marathon – Not a Sprint ......................................76-78
HEALTH NOTES
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome ..............80
Sacroiliac Joint Pain ........................................................................82
Happy New Year and Welcome to Cold and Flu Season ..........83
CELEBRATIONS..............................................................................84-86
POET’S CORNER ................................................................................88
OBITUARIES ..................................................................................90-92
2013 Deadline & Publication Dates ............................................95
F.Y.I. ................................................................................................96-97
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING .............................................................. 98
DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .............................................. 102-103
PLEASE NOTE:
Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the FEBRUARY edition
of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2013 - 12 NOON.
Distribution takes place on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013.
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M E R C H A N T
S P O T L I G H T
Therese B. Sassone,
CPA
631-686-5833
tbscap@optonline.net
by Elizabeth Isabelle
As we say goodbye to another
year and welcome the start of a
new one, we also need to prepare and review our finances as
April looms in the near future. St.
James resident, Therese B. Sassone, Certified Public Accountant, has been in practice since
1986, specializing in Individuals,
Corporations, Partnerships, LLCs,
Estates and Trusts. When you
need financial advice, whether
for personal or business needs, it
is imperative to hire a qualified
professional with the right expertise. While all CPAs are accountants, not all accountants are
CPAs. A CPA is a professional
that has had extensive training in
a broad range of areas. Certified
Public Accountants are fully engaged and up to date on interpreting and applying tax law
year round. For tax preparation,
it is the difference between
someone that works just a few
months a year during tax season,
versus a full time, licensed, seasoned professional. Therese has helped her clients
develop effective tax planning
techniques, resulting in substantial tax savings and can advise
both individuals and businesses
on all aspects of compliance
with tax laws. Through education and experience, Therese Sassone, CPA offers her clients a wide range of
tax services – preparing tax returns and related schedules, advice on tax issues and planning
for effective tax strategies. While
many taxpayers will file their
own taxes, can they be certain
that they are minimizing what
they pay and maximizing what
they keep? Reviewing your finances and tax returns with a
Certified Public Accountant is
your assurance that you are
meeting all of your federal, state
and local tax obligations – while
not missing what you could be
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keeping. Few of us look forward
to tax season – learn the options
from a professional to keep April
as stress free as possible.
Therese can assist families of
college aged children on the filing of the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This
application includes grants,
scholarships, student loans and
work study programs. A lengthy
and time consuming form, requiring previous years tax returns – it is worthwhile to consult
with a professional to determine
a student’s eligibility for federal
aid. In addition, Therese can advise you on setting up a 529 College Savings Plan as well as
advice on withdrawing money
from one of these plans.
Therese Sassone, CPA can be
reached at 631-686-5833 or at
tbscpa@optonline.net. Therese
wishes all her friends and neighbors in St. James a healthy,
happy and prosperous New Year
and a stress free tax season!
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A R O U N D
T O W N
St. James Lutheran Church to Hold Parenting Course
Do you ever wish you could
be a better, more patient parent?
Do you have a vision of what
you would like to see your child
become?
Why not take time out of your
busy schedule to learn some key
skills that could help you become the best parent you can
be! The time is now, while your
children are still young.
St. James Lutheran Church, located at the corner of Woodlawn
and Second Avenues in St.
James, will be holding a Parenting Course each Monday for 10
weeks beginning January 28. The
classes will meet in the Parish
Hall from 9:30- 11 a.m. Babysitting will be provided.
Gather with other parents for
coffee, tea, and donuts. Enjoy a
relaxed, informal setting to discuss various parenting
topics/concerns. Course format
includes DVD clips of inter-
views, parents sharing their experiences, and parenting experts.
Some of the topics covered include:
• Building Strong Foundations
• Meeting Our Children’s Needs
• Setting Boundaries
• Teaching Healthy Relationships
• Our Long Term Aim
The Parenting Course, which
covers ages 0-10, is open to all
parents whether you are a single
parent, expecting your first child,
or just feeling the parenting pressures of today.
There is a $20 fee for materials. To register, please contact
Ann Marie Eterno at
ameterno@optonline.net. If you
do not have a computer to register, call the Church Office at
584-5212. Hope to see you
there!
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A R O U N D
T O W N
St. Patrick’s Day Parade Is Just Around the Corner
by Kerry J. Maher
Parade Chairperson
At the start of the new year... we
are dusting off our shamrocks and
polishing pots of gold to get ready
for the annual celebration of the
St. James Chamber of Commerce’s
29th St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St.
James, on Saturday, March 16,
2013.
Nominations for Princes and
Princesses are now being accepted. All nominations should be
addressed to St. Patrick’s Day Pa
rade Nomination, c/o Kerry
Maher, 829 Middle Country
Road, St. James, NY 11780. Boys
and girls between the ages of 5
and 12 years of age are eligible to
participate. Please include name,
address, phone, a recent picture
and general information such as
school, hobbies, etc. that the candidate is interested in.
All civic and religious groups,
athletic teams, clubs, organizations, musical groups, Boy and
Girl Scout troops, dance studios,
bands, that would like to march in
the parade are encouraged and
welcomed to participate. Please
call 584-5200 to sign up.
For further information, call
Kerry J. Maher, St. James Funeral
Home, parade chairperson, at
584-5200.
SEE you ThErE!!!
Art, Sport & Music Memorabilia Auction to Benefit H.S. East
The Smithtown High School
East PTSA will host a Gala arT,
SPorT and MuSIC MEMorabIlIa auCTIon at the school, 10
School Street in St. James, on Friday, February 1, 2013. Marlin Art
will be auctioning art in all media
and price ranges to benefit the
school’s arts and education program. Preview: 6 p.m.; auction: 7
p.m. Tickets at 2/$25 or 1/$15 paid
in advance; $20 per person at the
door, include dinner, catered by
Carrabbas. Smithtown H.S. East
student art and gift baskets will
also be raffled off as well as a door
prize.
For tickets and further information, contact Debby Eisenson,
944-1664 or
drdebby727@gmail.com. Major
credit cards accepted.
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328 Lake Avenue,St. James, NY 11780 • 631-862-6999
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DAYS ON THE MARKET 106
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51 Vanderbilt Ave., St. James
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DAYS ON THE MARKET 35
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DAYS ON THE MARKET 85
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DAYS ON THE MARKET 196
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Fairfield Civic Association Happenings
The Fairfield Civic Association
was honored to have Smithtown
Planning Director Mr. Frank
DeRubeis as the guest speaker at
their December 2012 general
meeting. Mr. DeRubeis’ presentation gave the membership a
look into future projects in the
works for Smithtown. Rezoning,
traffic, sewer, economic development, were some of the projects
and problems that must be addressed. The presentation was
given to a packed hall with an
open and friendly discussion
with the membership.
Also at the meeting, Mr.
DeRubeis had the honor of installing Mr. Frank Vivona as the
new president of the Civic Association. Mr. Vivona is a retired
school teacher of 30 years and
finds time to serve on the Board
of Directors at Fairfield as well as
running the History Club.
Pictured (L-R): Fairfield President Frank Vivona, Smithtown Planning Director Frank DeRubeis, President Emeritus John McNulty and Vice President
Joe Pilny.
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A R O U N D
T O W N
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Family owned and operated by
n.y.S. Certified primary
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Pictured here is Christine Fitzgerald, one of the
founders of the Smithtown Children’s Foundation,
as she is presented with a $500 donation from Jessica, Brooke and Danielle Flugman.
A Real Christmas Tradition
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1 Private Lesson & 1 Week of Group Classes
Classes for Men, Women & Children
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Birthday
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On December 2, 2012 local students raised $500
Christmas caroling on Deepwells Lane. This has
been a tradition since 2004 and the residents of
Deepwells Lane have embraced the true meaning of
Christmas by graciously donating to our community
every year. Over the past years donations have been
made to various charities. This is the second year a
donation was made to the Smithtown Children’s
Foundation.
Led by Danielle, Jessica and Brooke Flugman the
children alerted the residents of Deepwells Lane of
their arrival on the 2nd. The children sang Christmas
carols and handed out candy canes to neighborhood
children and collected for a wonderful cause. They
stepped away with pride knowing what they had
done for others who are not so fortunate in our community.
“We would like to personally thank all the residents on Deepwells lane as well as all the parents
and families who took time out of their hectic schedules to join us this year. It was truly a beautiful
evening of laughter and song!”
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St. James carolers.
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Scouts Visit
Mills Pond
Nursing Center
First grade Girl Scout
Troop #1016 and third
grade troop #2268 from St.
James went caroling at the
Mills Pond Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in St.
James on December 6. The
girls made ornaments and
passed them out to all of
the residents.
TREE SERVICE
Tree
Removal
Jennifer Fasano
Branch Manager
Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 3:00pm
8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday
8:30am - 2:00pm
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SHOP-IN-SHOP DEALER
Give Your Heart Again...
February 14th is valentine’s day
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Pictured (L-R) are:
Rita Rosen,
Joan Ippolito,
Ann Pilny,
Joan Beebe,
Phyllis Flynn
(Chair);
not pictured:
Kathy Corcoran,
Carolyn Eberhardt,
JoRita Falco,
Joanne Lunati,
Anita Santoro and
Elia Vasquez.
A Rewarding Experience
Every year in December, the
Tender Years Group, sponsored by
Club Moriches at the Fairfield at
St. James condominium community, participates in the Tender
Years Program, a joint effort between the Smithtown Recreation
Department and the Smithtown
Senior Citizen’s Department. This
annual event gives children in
grades K through 5 the opportunity to shop for gifts for their family and friends. During the year,
the ladies display and sell their
hand-crafted items at other events
in the Fairfield community. All
proceeds are donated to the
Make-A-Wish Foundation and to
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The Club Moriches Tender
Years Group is proud and pleased
to donate $2,400 to be divided
between the two organizations. St. James Medical Services, PC
Primary Care mediCine
Emrick R. Milligan, M.D.
Board Certified Family Practice
Barbara L. Stumacher, M.D.
dr. Stumacher is Board Certified in internal medicine
We are proud to welcome
Linda Smith, N.P.
to our Practice. Formerly practicing at dr. Joseph Loiodice’s office.
• NEW LOCATION •
433 Lake avenue, Saint James, new york 11780 • 631-584-6014
www.stjamesmedicalserivces.com
monday 8 am-8 pm
Tuesday 8 am-4 pm
neW OFFiCe HOUrS nOW in eFFeCT
Wednesday 8 am-8 pm
Thursday 8 am-4 pm
Friday 9 am-4 pm
Saturday 9 am-1 pm
PRACTICE CURRENTLY OPEN TO NEW PATIENTS
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NISSEQUOGUE GOLF CLUB
Affordable Luxury
Membership is a Rewarding Experience for You and Your Family!
Corporate Memberships Now Available.
Golf, Corporate, Tennis and House Memberships are available and an
affordable luxury which you and your family will cherish for years to come.
The Club features a newly renovated 18 Hole Championship Golf Course,
Tennis Courts, Elegant Catering and Dining facilities for up to 200 people,
Casual Dining and Family Friendly Events throughout the year.
Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding available
Memberships. You may also want to check our website at
Nissequoguegolf.com for further information and directions to the Club.
Nissequogue Golf Club
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631 584 7733
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A R O U N D
T O W N
THIS MOTIVATIONAL POEM
WAS GIVEN BY O’SENSEI JOE PuLEIO
TO HIS STuDENTS MANY YEARS AGO. LISA AND VIRGINIA
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EVERYONE IN ST. JAMES.
You Only Get to Keep
What You Give Away
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James celebrated this holiday season by giving back to our community in need, especially those who
were effected by the devastating
Hurricane Sandy. Throughout the
month of December, donation
boxes were placed in the school
for all students, parents and walkins to donate various items for
several different charities. Toys for
Tots received 67 new toys. Vietnam Veterans of America were
given 18 bags of clothing, including, shoes, coats, blankets and
household items. The Smithtown
Emergency Food Pantry was
elated to take in over 100 food
items to be given out for holiday
dinners. O’sensei Joe Puleio,
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before you reap the harvest.
The more you sow,
the more you’ll reap.
In giving to others,
you’ll find yourself blessed.
The law works to give you back
more than you have sown.
The giver’s harvest is always full.
Those that obtain have little.
Those who scatter have much.
nature does not give to those
who will not spend.
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I N
T H E
N E W S
Two
Long Island
Ultrarunners
Make Like
Hamsters
During 125 Mile
Treadmill Run
to Raise Funds for
Friends of Karen
Pictured (L-R): Byron Lane and Dan Turturro celebrate after 12 hours running side by side on treadmills at Energy Fitness in St. James to benefit
Friends of Karen.
St. James resident Dan Turturro
and Stony Brook resident Byron
Lane recently attempted to run
125 miles on treadmills at Energy Fitness in St. James to raise
money for Friends of Karen, a tristate non-profit organization that
helps children and their families
cope with cancer and other lifethreatening illnesses.
They beat the 125 mile goal
and ran for 127.55 miles. Lane
completed 70.55 miles and Turturro completed 57 miles to
reach the 127.55 miles in their
12 hours of running. The gentlemen also raised more than
$1,200 for the charity.
While most people – even seasoned marathoners – could not
conceive of running for more
than one hour on a “dreadmill,”
the pair met the challenge.
“Think of the way your life is
going right now,” Lane offers,
“Pretend that tomorrow, you
found out that your 5- or 10- or
15-year-old child was diagnosed
with some terrible life-threatening disease. Your life would
change drastically and forever.
Friends of Karen picks up the
slack so that families in this situ-
ation don’t have to worry about
the Rat Race – all of the little
things that can drain precious
time and energy – so they can
focus solely on their child and
their family. Running on treadmills symbolizes their race to try
to get everything done all at
once. During our fundraiser, we
focused on running around for
these families, just like Friends of
Karen does for their families.”
Lane, one of the most decorated ultrarunners in the country,
started his running career 37
years ago. Sponsored by The
Runners’ Edge (Farmingdale) and
Hammer Nutrition, he has won
47 ultramarathon races of 50 km
or longer, is a 3-time Age Group
National Champion, and, in
2008, was the National Champion in the 24-hour run.
Turturro started running longer
than marathon distances this past
year, having done a 31-miler and
a 50-miler, and regularly runs
five times per week. This was
Dan’s longest run ever. The two men met at Energy Interactive Fitness last year and
Byron has served as a very encouraging mentor to Dan. The
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two brainstormed a fundraising
idea to bring some attention to a
deserving charity and were directed to Friends of Karen by Energy Fitness manager Michael
Fox.
“We are pleased to be able to
help support this important organization,” said 55 year-old Turturro. “No one is prepared for a
life-threatening illness to strike
their child,” added Lane. “People
going through this type of family
crisis have enough to worry
about. Friends of Karen provides
the support that lets parents
focus on what’s most important:
their child.”
Friends of Karen provides
emotional, financial and advocacy support for children with
life-threatening illnesses and
their families in order to keep
them stable, functioning and
able to cope. Since 1978,
Friends of Karen has helped
more than 11,800 children in the
New York tri-state region. For
more information on Friends of
Karen, visit: www.friendsofkaren.org.
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I N
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N E W S
Save-A-Pet’s 2013 Fur Ball
Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and
Adoption Center Inc., is holding
its 12th Annual “Evening for the
Love of Animals” 2013 Fur Ball
on Thursday, February 14, 2013
from 7-11 p.m. at beautiful Flowerfield Celebrations,199 Mills
Pond Road in St. James.
The Fur Ball is Save-A-Pet’s annual dinner dance and silent
auction held to raise money for
the organization. It also brings
people together who share a
common bond: a love for animals. The money raised is used
to continue Save-A-Pet’s commitment to such programs as pet
adoption, spaying and neutering;
feral cat TNR (trap, neuter and
return); humane education and
public awareness.
The evening includes dancing,
an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, coffee, a silent auction, raffles and much more.
mailed to: Save-A-Pet, 608 Route
112, Port Jefferson Station, NY
11776. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. To purchase tickets, or for
more information, please contact
Save-A-Pet at (631) 473-6333, or
visit www.saveapetli.net.
Tickets are $100 per person, and
half the price of each ticket is
tax-deductible. Dress attire is
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Those who are unable to attend can make a financial contribution to one of Save-A-Pet’s
programs. All donations are
greatly appreciated. Checks can
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place homeless animals into new
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y
S P E A K I N G
Lives, Loves and Laments of the People of St. James
Andy Wolke Remembers More
About the St. James He Knew As a Boy
by bradley harris,
Smithtown historian
Especially for our Town, I
have been writing about
people who made St. James
their home not so long ago.
This article contains more
of andy Wolke’s memories
of the local neighborhood
in the St. James that he
knew as a boy growing up
in the 1950’s.
Andrew and Marian Wolke
and their three children – Andy,
Lynn, and Gary – moved to the
little country village of St. James
in 1949. The Wolkes moved into
a new ‘Cape Cod’ style house on
a ½ acre lot at 6 Sherwood Drive
that Ernest Nurge sold them for
$8,000. Sherwood Drive was a
street that had been cut through
the woods that stretched from
Lake Avenue to Jefferson Avenue
to open up home sites south of
Woodlawn Avenue, and the
Wolkes owned one of the first
homes built in the sparsely populated area. Andy recalls that his
home was the only house standing on the south side of Sherwood Drive for its entire length
from Lake Avenue to Jefferson
Avenue. There was another
house, a summer bungalow, that
occupied the corner lot on the
west end of Sherwood Drive but
it faced Jefferson Avenue. On the
north side of Sherwood Drive,
just across the street from the
Wolke home was the Prezabowski’s home, and further to
the west, the Daly family had a
home. But in the early 1950’s,
these were the only houses
standing on the street that is
today crowded with residences.
In fact, south of Woodlawn Avenue, there weren’t many houses
and they were so spread out that
the Post Office refused to deliver
the mail to the houses and had
residents erect mailboxes on
Lake Avenue. The Wolkes had to
pick up their mail from a bank of
mailboxes that was erected at the
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end of Sherwood Drive. Almost
directly across from Sherwood
Drive, in the block between
Grove Avenue and Woodlawn
Avenue, the Stanislaws lived in a
big white house with a picket
fence. They owned horses, chickens and pigeons. Jack Stanislaw
was a lawyer, and a pigeon
fancier who raised homing pigeons. Andy recalled that he
raced his homing pigeons by
shipping them to distant sites,
where they were released, and
then flew home to St. James. Further north of the Stanislaw home
was where the Pleasant Inn used
to stand. It stood back from Lake
Avenue and had a large field in
front of it that was frequently
used for picnics and clambakes.
Andy remembered that the Pleasant Inn was a working man’s bar
that ultimately became Russell’s
and “a cheater’s hangout.” On
the southeast corner of Woodlawn Avenue and Lake Avenue
was the Knoll Realty Office that continued on page 26
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School Fair
on January 30
The Town of Smithtown School
Age Child Care (SACC), will hold
their annual NuRSERY SCHOOL
FAIR on Wednesday, January 30,
2013 at the Smithtown Main
Branch of the Smithtown Library,
1 North Country Road in Smithtown from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
(snow date: March 6). This Fair
will offer parents an opportunity
to gather information and to ask
questions about various programs
offered by the pre-schools within
the Smithtown area.
Please call SACC at 360-7517
for additional information. NO
registration is required for this fair.
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y
S P E A K I N G
Andy Wolke Remembers
continued from page 24
was strategically located to help
prospective home owners find
their dream house in St. James.
Andy had a paper route, and he
did such a good job of delivering
the paper that Mr. Knoll used to
tell Mrs. Wolke that Andy was
the “best paperboy he ever had”
since he always put the paper
“right where he wanted it” on his
front porch.
South of Woodlawn Avenue
on the west side of Lake Avenue,
there were several other homes,
summer houses, in the block between Sherwood Drive and
Woodlawn Avenue. Two of these
large homes were owned by a
Swedish family named Lindquist.
Andy remembered that the
Lindquists had two girls who
would be with the family when
they came out in the summers
and sometimes they brought
their cousins along. Andy remembered that because he spent
one summer “in his teens” paling
around with Henry Lindquist, a
boy his own age. On the southwest corner of the intersection of
Woodlawn and Lake Avenues
was a house owned by the Johnsons, while across Woodlawn
Avenue on the northwest corner,
was Dr. Fishler’s office and
home. Dr. Fishler was one of
two doctors in town and Andy
remembers that he was a “funny
guy” with a good sense of humor
and he made housecalls. His
original home is still standing on
the corner and is Pat Mazzeo’s
(Pat’s Place Salon) barber shop
today.
On the northeast corner of the
intersection of Woodlawn and
Lake Avenues, where the Capital
One Bank stands today, was another private home owned by the
man who served as a caretaker
of Branglebrink Farm. Andy
knew this because his school bus
stop was right in front of the
house and he remembers seeing
the Branglebrink Farm truck
parked in the driveway. Behind
this house was a large open field
that today serves as the parking
lot for the bank. It was here that
the kids in the area would gather
to play football and baseball.
And if a baseball game was in
the offing, the Bowe family
would always show up in force.
Except for one house and lot on
the southeast corner of Seventh
Street, the Bowes owned the entire block bounded by Lake Avenue, Sixth Street, First Avenue,
and Seventh Street. The original
Bowe homestead was built on
the corner of Sixth Street and
Lake Avenue, and the three
Bowe sons, Richie, Neil, and
Artie were given house lots
within the block and built their
own homes there. Neil Bowe
built his house to the south of his
continued on page 28
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y
S P E A K I N G
Andy Wolke Remembers
continued from page 26
parent’s home and Richie Bowe
built his house next door. Both
houses fronted on Lake Avenue.
Artie was given a house lot that
fronted on First Avenue and built
his home there. Andy remembered that Richie Bowe worked
for Grumman and he had a big
white van that he used to drive
others to work at Grumman.
Richie’s son, John, built his own
home behind his father’s house
and it too faced 1st Avenue. It is
still there today as are the other
homes that Bowes built on the
block.
Across Lake Avenue, where
the stores and shops of the Patio
Pizza shopping center are located, Andy remembers that
there used to be a large 3-story
house on a big piece of property.
When Andy would ride the bus
to school, he would see New
York State Police vehicles coming and going from this house
that served as a State Troopers
barracks in St. James. The only
other house that stood in this
block is the large house that still
faces Lake Avenue at the north
end of the block. The only thing
Andy recalled about this house
on the corner was that it used to
be surrounded by a chain link
fence, and the owner of the
property had two large Boxers
that were allowed to run free in
the yard. Andy remembered that
the dogs would lunge at anyone
passing by on the sidewalk and
would throw themselves into the
fence frightening all who happened by.
Across Sixth Street, in the next
block on the west side of Lake
Avenue, were several summer
homes that occupied the block
between Sixth and Fifth Streets.
Many of these homes are still
standing and have been converted into commercial buildings. On the east side of Lake
Avenue where The Barn and Post
Office are to be found today,
there were no houses, only
woods. The only building in this
block was Harry Gregerson’s Barber Shop on the corner of 5th
Street and he lived in the house
behind his shop. North of Fifth Street, on the
east side of Lake Avenue, was an
empty lot that was adjacent to
the house the Knudsens owned.
Andy remembered that Kenny
Knudsen was an electrician and
Artie became the owner of the
Pleasant Inn. Beyond their home
that is today William Garthe’s
Reliance Real Estate Office and
the Our Town office, was the
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Enchanting English country stone Farm Ranch to-be-competed.
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What’s Happening at the Mills Pond House Gallery
The Mills Pond House Gallery,
located at 660 Route 25A, St.
James, is dedicated to exhibiting
the work of local, regional, and
national artists and is open to the
public Monday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday
and Sunday from 12 noon to 4
p.m. Admission is free. For additional information call the Smithtown Township Arts Council at
862-6575 or visit their website at
www.stacarts.org
The Smithtown Township arts
Council is an independent, notfor-profit, community arts organization. exhibit Sponsorships are
available for many exhibits, concerts and workshops. If you are
interested in sponsoring one of
their innovative exhibitions or
programs, call 862-6575.
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mr. mouse in outer Space - 11 a.m., 1 p.m. All tickets $8.
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Guaranteed Giggles at Mr. Mouse Puppet Show
The Smithtown Township Arts
Council is pleased to announce a
vacation week performance of a
Mr. Mouse puppet show featuring
Katie’s Puppets at the Mills Pond
House, 660 Route 25A in St.
James. mr. mouse in outer Space is
scheduled for Saturday, March 9,
2013 with performances at 11
a.m. and 1 p.m. A book inspires
Mr. Mouse to build a rocket ship.
Join in the excitement as Mr.
Mouse accidentally explores the
galaxy while on his way to the
moon!
Performances are geared especially for young children pre-K to
3rd grade. Children will make
puppets after the performance. All
tickets are $8. Reserve in advance.
Call 862-6575 or visit
www.stacarts.org for additional
information.
Long Island puppeteer Katie
Polk believes her puppet art helps
people develop their own creativity. She builds all her own puppets, using items she finds on
beaches, in thrift stores and any-
where else that may be home to
clothespins, buttons, empty
thread spools, odd material and
the like. Just about any item
around may give life to one of
Katie’s puppets. Combining
sounds, textures, colors and
rhythms, Katie uses her inventive
imagination to bring her puppet
characters to life. She likes to incorporate “fun, silliness, imagination and a sense of wonder” into
her puppets so anyone, at any age
will enjoy them!
Enjoy Dancing? Then You’re Invited!
Swing Dance Long Island invites you to join their friendly
group for a mix of East Coast
Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, West
Coast Swing, Balboa and some
Ballroom dancing. No partner is
needed and beginners are wel-
come.
The first Saturday of each month
they meet at the Smithtown Historical Society’s Brush Barn, lesson at 7:30 p.m. with dancing
between 8 and 11 p.m. On Saturday, February 2, 2013
there will host a back to the 50’s
Sock Hop,music by DJ Karen at
the Brush Barn. Admission: $10.
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Upcoming at Smithtown Performing Arts Center
The Smithtown Performing Arts Center, located at
2 East Main Street in Smithtown, brings professional
live entertainment to our backyard at affordable
prices.
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witness for the Prosecution
March 9-30, 2013
Tickets: $35/adult
only agatha Christie could have
conceived such a suspenseful
thriller and then capped it with
an uncanny triple flip ending.
Dirty rotten Scoundrels
April 13-May 19, 2013
based on the popular 1988 films.
Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson
June 1-23, 2013
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noted, group rates available. Call the box office at
724-3700 for reservations or visit their website at
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bloody, bloody andrew Jackson
tells the story of america’s first
political maverick. an exhilarating and white-knuckled look at
one of our nation’s founding rock
stars – our seventh Commanderin-Chief.
grease
July 6-August 25, 2013
Grease is the word. bring the
whole family and step back in
time to the 1950’s for some good
old-fashioned fun.
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Driving miss Daisy
September 7-29, 2013
Winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize
and the outer Critics Circle
award for best off-broadway
Play. a warm-hearted, humorous
and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an
aging, crotchety white Southern
lady, and a proud, soft-spoken
black man.
Cabaret
October 12-November 10, 2013
The classic tale of love and life in
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Smithtown Performing Arts Center
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berlin as the Third reich rises to
power comes to the Smithtown
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"Wilkommen", "Cabaret",
"Don't Tell Mama", and "Two
ladies" you will find this tumultuous and heartbreaking era
moving and entertaining. Don't
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Tickets: Adults/$35
Thursday Matinee/$20
Children/Students/$20
LISCA’s Upcoming
Concerts
The Long Island Symphonic
Choral Association (LISCA), under
the direction of Thomas Schmidt,
Conductor and Robert Price, Assistant Conductor, continues its
45th Season - a Musical Tour performed by the 75 voices of LISCA,
with soloists and instrumental accompaniment.
Sunday, March 10, 2013 • 3
p.m.
Messiah Lutheran Church
465 Pond Path, Setauket
Schubert mass in g
Spirituals, String Quintet
Tickets: $20, $15/seniors
Students FREE
Saturday, May 18, 2013 • 8 p.m.
Location TBD
Brahms german requiem
with full orchestra
Tickets: $20, $15/seniors
Students FREE
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Saturday, April 13, 2013
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On Stage at Staller Center
There’s always something happening at the Staller Center, university at Stony Brook. The
following programs are being offered for your enjoyment. Box
Office hours are 12 noon to 6
p.m., Monday through Saturday
and 1-hour before ticketed performances. For tickets and information, call the Box Office at
632-ARTS (2787). Tickets can
also be purchased 24 hours a
day at www.STALLERCENTER.COM.
The university Art Gallery
hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m.,
Tuesday through Friday and 7-9
p.m. on Saturday. For further information about Art Gallery
shows call 632-7240. The Department of Music features numerous performances
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LIVE AT BIRDLAND
Saturday, January 26, 8 p.m.
RECITAL HALL - $34
live at birdland features the
Birdland Big Band in a setting
designed to recreate the ambience and experience of an
evening spent at the world’s most
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Sunday, January 27, 4 p.m.
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Recommended for grades K-4.
See the legendary stories of
Hans Christian Andersen and
Aesop in an entirely new light.
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beautiful chamber music. Don’t
miss this delightful evening of
music by remarkable string virtuosos.
MoTIoNhouSE DANCE
Saturday, February 16, 8 p.m.
MAIN STAGE - $38
Motionhouse’s physical, dynamic dancers’ inspiration is the
majesty and savagery of water in
their stunning show entitled
“Scattered.” The performance
draws on theatre, acrobatics and
continued on apge 40
Thomas P. flanagan
independent financial Planning
iNveStmeNt, aNNuitY & iNSuraNCe maNagemeNt
tom grew up in Suffolk County and has been a resident of St. James
since 2000. he served honorably in the united States air Force from 1978
to 1982.
in 1985 he graduated from adelphi university with a BBa in Finance.
tom started in the financial services industry in 1986 and became an independent Financial advisor in 2006. he is affiliated with Questar Capital,
member FiNra, SiPC.
his practice specializes in retirement Planning in both the accumulation and distribution stages. he has extensive knowledge of most union
Plans, large company Pension Plans (like those offered by verizon and
grumman), lirr, and most Civil Service retirement Plans and defined
Contribution Plans, like 401k’s.
tom spends time teaching budgeting and financial fitness to non-profits
and to corporate clients.
if you are in retirement, about to retire, or hope one day to retire, please call tom at
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Serves 25-30
• 6 foot Italian Hero
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A R T S
&
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
On Stage at Staller Center
continued from apge 38
film, incorporating a curved floor
bathed in video that disappears
skyward. “The sheer talent of the
performers leaves the viewer utterly amazed.”
RAISIN’ CANE
with Jasmine Guy
and the Avery Sharpe Trio
Saturday, February 23, 8 p.m.
MAIN STAGE - $34
Raisin’ Cane, called a ‘Harlem
Renaissance Odyssey,’ stars the
talented and versatile Jasmine
Guy, actress (A Different World),
singer and dancer. This dramatic
production depicts Harlem in the
1920’s: a pent up explosion of
brilliant prose, poetry, politics
and music of African-Americans
who were ready to have their
say.
GALA 2013
A Broadway Evening with
Brian Stokes Mitchell and Laura Benanti
Saturday, March 2, 2013
MAIN STAGE - $65
Staller Center hosts two Tony
Award winners as special musical guests for Gala 2013, showcasing Broadway favorites and
standards. Support Staller Center
by attending the Gala and enjoy
an evening of song with two of
Broadway’s best talents.
a confident athlete. Tap Kids
dance their way through some of
the most memorable milestones.
TAP KIDS
Sunday, March 10, 4 p.m.
MAIN STAGE - $15
not Just for Kids
Recommended for ages 10 & up.
Feel the rhythm as eight of the
best young tap dancers in the
country lead you through a coming of age story. Familiar characters emerge, from a quiet nerd to
CELTIC NIGhTS
Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m.
MAIN STAGE - $38
In this glittering production,
six of Ireland’s most prominent
vocal talents are complemented
by six of its most accomplished
step dancers, creating an exhilarating picture of a proud people
who carved out a home in the
New World. hooRAy FoR hoLLywooD
Sunday, March 24, 7 p.m.
MAIN STAGE - $42
Take a nostalgic journey
through the most popular movie
musicals of the last 50 years. The
show features a cast of 14 wonderful singers and dancers, a sixcontinued on page 42
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A R T S
&
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
On Stage at Staller Center
continued from page 40
piece band live on stage, and
lots of costume changes. RANDALL SCARLATA and
GILBERT KALISh performing
Schubert’s Winterreise
Friday, April 5, 8 p.m.
RECITAL HALL - $34
A haunting setting of 24
poems by Wilhelm Müller, the
songs follow the lonely winter
journey of a poet whose love has
left him for another. This is a
unique opportunity to hear one
of the greatest song cycles ever
written.
DANCE BRAZIL
Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m.
MAIN STAGE - $34
A high-powered fusion of
Afro-Brazilian movement and
modern dance brings athletic energy and grace to Staller Center.
The moves of the ensemble are
inspired by capoeira, a uniquely
Brazilian form that combines
martial arts and dance.
EMERSoN STRING QuARTET
Wednesday, April 17, 8 p.m.
RECITAL HALL - $42
Violinists Eugene Drucker and
Philip Setzer alternate in the first
chair position, while Lawrence
Dutton plays viola and David
Finckel is the cellist
REGINA CARTER:
reVerSe THreAD
Saturday, April 20, 8 p.m.
RECITAL HALL - $38
This world-renowned jazz violinist plays African folk melodies
re-imagined, making music that’s
jazzy and beautiful. By adding
an accordion and kora, the West
African harp traditionally played
by village storytellers, Ms. Carter
has found the perfect complement to her sumptuous sound. ACRoBATS oF
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Saturday, May 11, 8 p.m.
MAIN STAGE - $42
A marvelous company of allmale dancers performing the full
range of the ballet and modern
dance repertoire. The “Trocks” continued on page 94
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631-963-6900 • www.delfuegorestaurant.com
Del Fuego
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Any Style $40
1st Down - $75
build Your own tacos & 50 wings
20 Tortillas (Soft, Hard or Flour)
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100 Del Fuego’s Famous Wings
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E D U C A T I O N A L
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
The Smithtown Library offers a
variety of programs during the upcoming weeks and months. The
Main Branch, (RE-OPENED) is located at 1 North Country Road,
Smithtown, 265-2072. The
Nesconset Branch (Administration
Business Office) is located at 148
Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, 2653994. The Commack Branch is located at 3 Indian Head Road,
Commack, 543-0998. The Kings
Park Branch (RE-OPENED) is located
at 1 Church Street, Kings Park,
269-9191. Call for Library hours.
For more information visit the
library website at
www.smithlib.org. You may register at the above
phone numbers for programs unless otherwise noted.
BooK A LIBRARIAN
Any Smithtown Library cardholder can make an appointment
with a librarian for one-on-one
training in various Library sources
and services that you can access
from home or in the Library. The
Library is offering 30-minute sessions in the following areas:
• using the library Catalog
• Introduction to library
Databases
• ancestry library Edition
(in-Library use only)
• refuSa - a business and residential directory
• Introduction to the Internet
• basic Computer Skills.
• Introduction to computer programs including Word, Publisher and Power Point.
• Social Media programs including Facebook and Twitter.
If you would like instruction in
another area, call the library. For
additional information or to make
WINE TASTING
EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY
grape Culture
Daily
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Facebo ls
Specia
wine & spirits
Friendly & Knowledgeable Staff
Hard to Find Wines
www.grapeCulture.com
248 lake ave., st. James
862-4727
an appointment, please call Chris
Bell or Sam Weehunt in the
Nesconset Reference Dept. at
265-3994, ext. 120.
NEIGhBoRS hELPING
NEIGhBoRS
The Smithtown Township Emergency Food Pantry and Long Island Cares are gratefully
accepting donations of (non-expired items): juice, juice boxes,
canned fruit, fruit cups, baked
beans, jelly, peanut butter, packaged mac & cheese, tuna, canned
chicken, crackers, cookies, applesauce, shampoo, conditioner,
toothpaste, toilet paper and other
non-perishable items. Donations
can be brought to the Nesconset
and Commack branches of the Library.
continued on facing page
St. James Stationery
246 LAKE AVE., ST. JAMES
631-862-8735
LOTTO – Featuring Birthday Lotto Tickets
Greeting Cards • Gifts • Cigarettes • Candy • Newspapers
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E D U C A T I O N A L
continued
MuSEuM PASSES AVAILABLE
The Smithtown Library’s Museum Pass Program gives you and
your family the opportunity to experience wonderful resources including art, play and nature right
here in your own backyard or
with a trip to New York City. Call
the Children’s Department of the
Main Library at 265-2072 for
more information. The Museum Pass program is
open to all Smithtown Library patrons and provides passes for reduced rates or free admission to
the following museums and attractions:
• The Intrepid Air, Sea and Space
Museum
• The Children’s Museum of the
East End
• The Cold Spring Harbor Fish
Hatchery and Aquarium NEw MoVIE MATINEES
SMITHTOWN
NESCONSET
Call for dates, times and movies.
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
BuS TRIP To ThE
PhILADELPhIA
FLowER Show
KINGS PARK
Tuesday, March 5, 6:45 a.m.
Departs: 7 a.m. promptly
Arrives: 10 a.m. at Flower Show
Departs: 4:30 p.m. Flower Show
le
Affordab
s
Rate
Fee: $50 non-refundable payment due at in-person
registration
The PHS Philadelphia Flower
Show will glow with the majestic
beauty and creative genius of
Great Britain and pay tribute to
continued on following page
– Introducing –
Homework Time
HOMEWORK SUPPORT & TUTORING SERVICES K-12
631 Lake Avenue, Saint James, NY 11780
631.278.6283
Does your child struggle with
completing homework assignments?
Our staff of certified local teachers,
who are familiar with the school curriculum,
will supervise and assist your child in the process of
completing their homework assignments.
BooK DISCuSSIoN GRouPS
Please register for these programs
historical Non-fiction Book
Discussion Group
SMITHTOWN
Thursday, January 31, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
The Worst hard Time: The untold
Story of Those Who Survived the
Great american Dust bowl by
Timothy Egan
Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion
NESCONSET
Call for books, dates and times.
Thursday Morning
Book Discussion
SMITHTOWN
This group will discuss a different
book on the third Thursday of
every month. Call for books, dates
and times
Sports Pages Book Discussion
SMITHTOWN
Call for books, dates and times.
• Reading
• Writing
• Math
Specialized areas include:
• Science
• Study Skills
• Social Studies
• SAT / ACT Prep
• School Projects
• Regents Review
Call to schedule a group or private session today!
631.278.6283
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E D U C A T I O N A L
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 47
centuries of inspiring, influential
culture – culminating in the urbane design of 21st century London. (www.theflowershow.com)
Travel like royalty in a deluxe
motor coach – to the largest indoor horticultural exhibition in
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TRAIN TRIP To NyC
KINGS PARK
Saturday, March 9, 8:45 a.m.
Limited tickets. Register at any
branch in person - registration
ends 3/5/13. Non-refundable
Fee: $8.50/adult; child under 5/Free
All are welcome to enjoy a day
in the city with reduced-rate
round trip tickets via the LIRR and
your Library! Meet a Library staff
member inside the Kings Park Rail
Road station house at 8:45 a.m.
and board the train as a group.
The train leaves at 9:10 a.m. and
arrives at Penn at 10:42 a.m.
(transfer at Huntington). Return
ticket only valid that day. Price is
subject to increase soon. Those
under 18 must be accompanied
by an adult.
PLARN II
SMITHTOWN
Tuesday, January 29, 6:30 p.m.
Plarn is plastic yarn made from
plastic shopping bags; Plarn II
builds on the concepts learned in
our previous program for more
advanced “plarning”. First time
plarners are welcome and the instructor will help you catch up.
Learn how to make plarn and how
to crochet it into beautiful, useful
items like purses and coasters.
Please bring 10 plastic bags and a
crochet hook if you have one.
Registration is ongoing.
applying for College?
transferring
to another College?
SENIoR SCAMS
NESCONSET
Thursday, January 24, 2-3 p.m.
Seniors are at risk for numerous
types of fraud from phone calls to
mail and e-mail. A representative
from RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) will explore the
more common scams and provide
information to help protect you
from becoming victims. Registration is ongoing and is open to all.
ThE PASSIoN TEST
SMITHTOWN
Tuesday, January 29 and
Thursday, January 31, 6:30 p.m.
If you want to have a better life,
then you need to take this program. It’s called The Passion Test,
and it’s the only test you can never
fail. This process is based on the
new york Times bestseller, The
Passion Test, by Janet Bray
continued on page 50
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E D U C A T I O N A L
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 48
Attwood and Chris Attwood.
Learn how to clearly define what
matters most to you and find the
tools you can use to incorporate
them into your life. It’s going to
change your life. Registration is
ongoing.
Island Chapter, the presentation
explains the health benefits of hiking – physical, mental and spiritual. Explore activities members
can expect, different places to
hike on Long Island and upstate,
and basic information on gear required and where to get it. Members of the Adirondack Mountain
Club will be on hand to provide
different perspectives and answer
questions. Registration is ongoing.
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NESCONSET
Wednesday, February 6, 7 p.m.
Few events in history have been
as consequential in defining
American identity as the Civil War
and its corresponding march to
freedom. James Coll, an adjunct
associate professor of American
and Constitutional history at Nassau Community College, will reflect on the enduring legacy of the
deadly conflict regarding the legal
and political struggle towards the
abolition of slavery. The focus will
be on President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation as well as
wartime legislation developments
dealing with slavery.
continued on page 52
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Parent empowerment services
b deanna walsh-Bender, msed, lmsw a
“Serving the needs of Long Island’s children, adolescents &
young adults along with their families who love them & the
professionals who serve them.”
Services Offered Include:
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CHOICE OF 2:
• Pint of Chowder or Bisque
• 4 Jumbo Baked Clams
• 2 Blue Claw Crabcakes
CHOICE OF:
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• 2 Stuffed 6 oz. Lobster Tails
• Stuffed Shrimp Scampi for 2
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SMITHTOWN
Monday February 4, 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $7 per person, due at in-person registration at any
branch.
Chef Richard Kanowsky is back
to show you how to make delicious homemade ravioli. He’ll
provide all the ingredients you
need and you’ll make your ravioli
right here at the Library to take
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Thursday, January 31, 6:30 p.m.
Presented by Tom Farre, past
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Adirondack Mountain Club, Long
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• Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)
• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
• TEACCH Autism Program Approach
• Experiential Play Therapy including Art and Music
Note:
Openings for new clients are currently available.
Additionally, there are limited slots available for
adolescents/young adults with learning differences
in the social/emotional skills groups.
Please call for more information.
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E D U C A T I O N A L
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
AARP TAx hELP
NESCONSET
Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21,
28,
March 7, 14, 21, 28, april 4, 11
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Trained representatives from
AARP will provide persons of low
to middle income (with preference given to those 50 and over)
with assistance in completing income tax forms. Bring all tax related materials including last
year’s tax returns (both Federal
and State). You also need to bring
your Social Security Card and a
picture ID. This is required by the
IRS. This program will be offered
on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please sign in on sign in sheet
with AARP tax representative. Last
appointments will be 1 p.m.
Act trio consisting of Dave Anthony along with Paula and Bob
perform. This is no ordinary”doowop” show. Hear the music of The
Beatles, The Beach Boys, The
Rolling Stones, The Everly Brothers, along with the “girl- groups”
like The Shirelles, The Crystals,
The Ronettes and many others.
Register for this program.
BoATING SKILLS
AND SEAMANShIP
continued from page 50
SMITHTOWN
Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21,
28, March 7, 14, 21, 7-9 p.m.
Learn all about boating and
seamanship from the u.S. Coast
Guard Auxillary. This seven-part
class will help you fulfill New
York State’s boating safety requirements. There may be a small fee
for materials that will be given to
the instructor before the class.
Registration is ongoing.
oNGoING ADuLT PRoGRAMS
ADuLT GAME DAy
NESCONSET
Monday, January 28, 1-4 p.m.
Call for additional dates.
We provide the space, tables
and chairs. You bring your friends
and board or card games to play.
Space is limited and is available
on a first-come, first-served basis.
No registration required.
SwEET hARMoNIES
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RoCK AND RoLL
FEATuRING ‘CLASS ACT’
NESCONSET
Saturday, February 16, 2 p.m.
Come listen to the sweet harmony of some of the most popular
melodies of early rock and roll,
the 50s and the 60s when Class
continued on page 54
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E D U C A T I O N A L
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 52
ADuLT wRITERS GRouP
SMITHTOWN
1st Tuesday of every month,
7 p.m.
Call for dates
Meet each month to share ideas
and get feedback on your latest efforts. Program is free and open to
all regardless of library district. No
registration required.
LIBRARy ART GRouP
SMITHTOWN
Tuesday, January 29, 12 noon
Call for additional dates
Weekly group will work on independent projects.
oPEN KNITTING AND
CRoChET NIGhT
NESCONSET
3rd Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m.
Join this local group of yarn
hogs and enjoy a friendly and in-
formal get-together. Experienced
and newbie’s welcome! No registration necessary.
AARP DEFENSIVE
DRIVING CLASSES
SMITHTOWN
Thursdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
February 21, March 21,
april 18, May 16
NESCONSET
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
February 2, april 6
KINGS PARK
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
March 12, May 14
The Smithtown Library will host
AARP Defensive Driving. General
information is also available on
the AARP website: www.aarp.org.
Or call AARP toll-free, (877) 8463299.
Classes are open to all adult
drivers, regardless of age, that are
Smithtown Library cardholders
only, until one week prior to class,
then open to all, space permitting. Fee: non-refundable $17 for
AARP members with a membership card or $19 for non-members
(check made out to “AARP”).
Phone, online and in-person registration is ongoing. TEEN PRoGRAMS
ENTERING GRADES 6-12
The Smithtown Library at 1 North
Country Road, Smithtown and the
Nesconset Branch, located at 148
Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, 2653994 is offering a variety of programs geared toward teens. Join
one or join all – you’re sure to
have a great time! (registration is
required.) continued on facing page
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continued
SAT review Class
SMITHTOWN
Tuesdays, February 5, 12, 19,
March 5, 6-8:30 p.m.
Fee: $85, check or money order,
made payable to The Smithtown
library, is due at in-person registration!
Are you taking your SAT’s soon?
If so, take a class with a certified
SAT specialist. Register for this
program. Teen Book Discussion:
The Turning by Francine Prose
SMITHTOWN
Wednesday, January 30, 5 p.m.
Enduring a summer babysitting
job on an isolated island without
Internet or cell phone service,
Jack struggles to retain his sanity
in the face of dark revelations and
malevolent dangers that only he
can see, 246 pp. Suggested for
ages 13 and older by Publisher’s
Weekly. Registration is ongoing. Teen Volunteer opportunity
NESCONSET (1-hour sessions)
Thursday, January 24, 3:30 p.m..
A variety of volunteer opportunities will be offered at the Library
throughout the year. One hour of
community service will be given.
Register for this program.
ChILDREN’S PRoGRAMS
Register in person, online or by
phone for all Children’s Programs:
Smithtown
265-2072, ext. 248. Nesconset
265-3994
Call the library for dates and
times and age restrictions for ALL
programs.
Visit the Library website at
www.smithlib.org for a complete
program listing and additional details or go to the library and pick
up a program flyer.
For School Age Children
A variety of literature-based programs which include a wide range
of activities are offered throughout
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
the school year. Each children’s
department provides specialized
programs, unique to each branch.
Contact your local children’s librarian for details or visit the library website at
www.smithlib.org.
All Aboard!
SMITHTOWN (4-5 years)
Thursday, January 24, 2:30 p.m.
Sail the open seas, coast the
rails and glide amongst the clouds
as we use our imaginations for all
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E D U C A T I O N A L
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 55
things that go! Create your own
train to bring home.
Just Discovered: xenoceratops!
SMITHTOWN (Grades K–2)
Friday, January 25, 4:30 p.m.
Canadian scientists have just
discovered a new type of dinosaur. Get to know all about this
“new” dinosaur and other old
friends at this storytime and craft
program.
Tech Topics
SMITHTOWN (families w/children
under 12 years)
Saturday, January 26, 2 p.m.
Is the latest technology giving
you problems? Join us for a short
presentation on varied topics, followed by technology trou-
bleshooting. All devices will be
covered (please have available
any instruction manuals, as we
are not experts on every device).
This program is intended for
adults; however, children are welcome to sit in.
monster Bookmarks
NESCONSET (Grades 3–5)
Tuesday, January 29, 4:30 p.m.
Don’t throw a monster of a fit
because you’ve lost your place in
the book you’re reading. Just
make a monster bookmark to
keep your place saved!
liblab:
Static electricity & lightning
SMITHTOWN (Grades 3–5)
Tuesday, January 29, 4:30 p.m.
Welcome to the Library laboratory! Learn about static electricity
as we make our very own mini
lightning!
Playful Penguins
SMITHTOWN (Grades K–2)
Wednesday, January 30,
4:30 p.m.
Waddle on in for some playful
stories featuring our arctic peguin pals! Create your very own
playful penguin to take home.
royal Fairytales and Craft
SMITHTOWN (3-5 years w/adult)
Thursday, January 31, 2:30 p.m.
Her Royal Highness, Queen Librarian, requests the honor of
your presence for this royal storytime. Read classic fairytales about
princes and princesses and bring
them to life through storytelling
and games. Prince/ Princess attire
is encouraged for this imaginative
play.
continued on page 58
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E D U C A T I O N A L
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
contiinued from page 56
ongoing ProgrAmS
Fun for 4s and 5s
SMITHTOWN (4-5 years)
Thursday, January 29,
11-11:30 a.m.
A traditional storytime for children who can sit independently
NESCONSET
Call for times and dates
get your game on!
SMITHTOWN (grades 3-5)
Fridays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. Call for
dates (No registration required)
Play a variety of board games
from classics to some new favorites. Adults are welcome to
stay.
imagination Station
NESCONSET (3-5 years w/adult)
Fridays, January 25, 11 a.m
Call for additional dates.
Time for Twos
(24-35 months w/adult)
SMITHTOWN
Fridays, January 25, February 1
10 a.m. Call for additional dates
NESCONSET
Call for dates and times
Build social skills in a relaxed,
friendly environment, includes
free play, songs, stories and a
craft. Siblings are welcome.
Enjoy a day at the “Grocery
Store” and then a visit to the
“Craft Café.
Pajama Storytime
SMITHTOWN
(3–6 years old w/adult)
Wednesday, January 23, 7 p.m.
Call for additional dates and
times
(No registration required)
Come to the Library in your pajamas for stories and songs. Bring
a favorite stuffed animal if you’d
like. Siblings are welcome. wonderful ones
SMITHTOWN
(12-23 months w/adult)
Thursday, January 24, 31, 10 a.m.
NESCONSET
Monday, January 28, 11 a.m.
Call for additional dates and times
This action-packed program engages little ones in language
based activities; includes free
play, stories and fun! Siblings are
welcome.
Scrabble Club
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St. James, NY 11780
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HEALTH VIEWS
by Gregory R. Thomaier, d.C.,C.C.S.P.
This article is part of an ongoing series presented in order to bring you the very best and latest
information about exercise, health and diet.
Choosing the Right Pillow
With so many choices, choosing the right cervical pillow can
be challenging. However, it is
one of the best investments you
can make for the health of your
spine.
There are three normal
curves in the spine that need to
be maintained. If not, abnormal
stresses are applied to the spine
and over time can lead to neck,
shoulder, upper back, mid back
and possibly lower back pain. A
good cervical pillow will help
maintain your neck curve and
lessen the stress to your cervical spine.
The spaces created between
your body and the mattress
varies depending on the position
you sleep in. Cervical pillows
are designed specifically to support your neck in a neutral position when sleeping on your back
or on your side. Sleeping on
your stomach is by far the worst
position, and not recommended,
as you have to turn your head to
the side thus creating a torsional
stress to the cervical spine.
Cervical pillows come in different sizes. It is important for
you to choose the correct size
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on whether you are a back or
side sleeper. An improperly
sized pillow will not maintain
proper alignment and potentially
cause discomfort. When sleeping on your back you should use
a pillow that cradles your head
and fills the small void created
from the back of your neck to
the mattress. When sleeping on
your side, your shoulder width
plays a roll in deciding the size
of the pillow. Obviously this distance will be different amongst
us and you should be measured
for it, but ultimately you want to
maintain a neutral posture without your head bending down or
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single pillow.
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When considering the
average person sleeps
approximately 1/3rd of their life,
choosing the right cervical pillow
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Cute Ranch home. Perfect starter or retirement.
Shiny oak floors, living
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$278,000.
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$395,000.
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H O M E
&
G A R D E N
DESIGN IDEAS:
Accountability in the New Year
by natalie
Weinstein,
allied aSID
Statistics
tell us that the
two most
popular New
Year’s resolutions are to lose
weight and get organized. So it’s
no surprise that January is National Clutter Control month.
Funny isn’t it? It’s almost as if
clutter were an uncontrolled epidemic, one which needs a clean
slate and a “new-year” to attempt to contain. But if we do
things the same way as last year,
we’ll probably get the same results. So how can we change?
Most of us need help – and help
is all around us if we reach out
and are willing to hold ourselves
accountable.
Exactly what does accountability mean – in business and in
life? This past year, I renewed a
friendship with a young man,
Hal, who was dead on arrival at
the hospital after a horrific car
crash. By a miracle, he was revived and after two years of excruciating surgeries and
rehabilitation, he defied the odds
and returned to a normal life. As
I was enjoying his company at a
business summit, I asked him
how he did it. He wrote a book
about his experiences, started a
successful life coaching business,
Before
appeared on national TV, all
while in his 20’s.
Hal smiled and said it wasn’t
easy – but it was simple. “I simply held myself accountable for
the things I could control,” he
said. “Each action that takes me
toward a goal, even the smallest
step, is an accomplishment and I
never let myself off the hook. I
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Cleaning up and organizing
can lead you to a beautiful
livable space.
set my sites on the next step,
determine a deadline, and
hold myself accountable.”
What a powerful concept
and what an inspiring young
man. As a life coach, I could
see why he is successful and
how his basic tenet could be applied to everyone and almost
everything.
So let’s apply Hal’s rule. What
if we could find ways to assure
our accountability? We could establish a nucleus of people
who could show us how to work
towards our decluttering and continued on page 64
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H O M E
&
G A R D E N
Accountability in the New Year
continued from page 62
and it will spur you to go on to
other areas in the house.
organizing goals – coaches to
help us get to the finish line,
people like personal professional
organizers, feng shui experts,
garage and storage fabricators –
or people like me, helping people like you. So let’s begin with
some basics:
• Create a new organization
habit, i.e. set out clothes the
night before, designate a place
for keys, glasses, etc. and only
put them there. (You’d be surprised how much time you’ll
save).
And don’t forget – ask for help
if you need it – and hold yourself
accountable.
• Start with a plan.
• Leave time to execute your
goal.
• Set small goals – i.e. one
drawer, one shelf in your
pantry, a pile of clothing, etc.
Add a new accomplishment
every day and reward yourself
when you do (but not with fattening food or you’ll have broken your other New Years
resolution!)
• Establish a system: keep, throw
away, give away, can’t decide
(Don’t make the last one your
biggest pile).
• Accomplish one space (i.e.
bedroom, kitchen, bathroom)
editor’s note:
natalie Weinstein, allied aSID,
is president of natalie Weinstein Design
associates and the natalie Weinstein
home Decorating Club with over 15,000
members on long Island. If you have a
design question or would like to become
a member, visit www.nataliesclub.com,
call 631.862.6198, or e-mail
info@natalieweinstein.com.. hear
“Design Tips by natalie” on WalK 97.5
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H O M E
&
G A R D E N
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by June a. liardi
The winter really kicks in now.
A little rest from gardening. We
can think gardening though.
Dream of the mild spring days
and the sun-warmed soil under
foot. If you don't get catalogs in
the mail, here are some you may
want to check out:
BAKER CREEK SEEDS
www.rareseeds.com
COOK’S GARDEN
www.cooksgarden.com
HARRIS SEEDS
www.harrisseeds.com
JOHNNY’S SELECTED SEEDS
www.johnnyseeds.com
PINETREE GARDEN SEEDS
www.superseeds.com
RENEE’S GARDEN
www.reneesgarden.com
SEEDS OF CHANGE,
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Now just dream about how
beautiful and how delicious your
yard will be.
Besides for the visual and nutritious benefits of your garden,
tending your garden can be an
excellent form of physical exercise. While gardening you are always moving, bending,
stretching, squatting, twisting
and lifting. Spending 45 minutes
of gardening can burn the same
amount of calories as 30 minutes
of jogging or other aerobic exercise. The other benefit is you will
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H O M E
continued
eventually be able to enjoy some
delicious home-grown fruits
and/or vegetables. It’s a win-win!
Working outside in the quiet,
fresh air and sunshine can be a
real stress reliever. Your mind is
quietly focused on the task at
hand; digging, weeding, planting
can all be very therapeutic for
your busy mind.
If you are growing a garden for
the first time, make sure to pick a
spot that gets plenty of sun, at
least 6 hours. Make your garden
plot a size you can maintain,
bigger is not always better. If it is
too big you may get too discouraged by all the work you have to
do. If you do not have, or want
to use any of your yard space for
a garden, you can always plant
in containers. They can be
placed in the perfect spot and
are easy to reach when planting
or harvesting. Choose a container large enough to sustain the
plants you grow.
As in other years, there are
plenty of new garden plants that
will be available this year. Here
are just a few:
lanai Candy Cane verbena is a
lovely tender perennial with
white and red striped flowers
blooming from spring to fall.
Glamouflage Grape petunia
grows with nice purple flowers
from spring to fall. The unique
part of this petunia is the brightly
variegated foliage.
A real pretty begonia is Sparks
Will Fly. It has pretty, dark foliage
which helps to show off the
bright orange flowers. A choice
for a shady spot in your garden.
Fantastic Foliage Chocolate
Covered Cherry coleus is so very
pretty. It has burgundy foliage
with a bright rose center and
chartreuse edge – stunning.
So as you look out at that
snow-covered garden, just imagine the red ripe tomatoes, bright
green peppers and long purple
eggplants just waiting to be
picked. Dream on!
&
G A R D E N
editor’s note:
June liardi, a St. James resident for over
30 years, is a wife and mother of three
sons. June will be writing articles on
gardening, nature related craft projects
and family activities.
“People don’t notice
whether it’s winter
or summer
when they’re happy.”
– ANTON CHEKHOV
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P O S T A L
C O R N E R
New Stamp Issues
The proclamation declared all
slaves in the rebel states to be
free. The stamp, evocative of
broad-sides from the Civil War
era, includes the phrase “Henceforth Shall Be Free,” taken from
the Proclamation. The Emancipation Proclamation stamp, available at the St. James Post Office,
is one in a Civil Rights Set being
issued in 2013.
emAnCiPATion
ProClAmATion
On January 1, 2013, in Washington, DC, the Postal Service issued an Emancipation
Proclamation commemorative
First-Class Mail stamp (Forever
stamp priced at 45 cents) in one
design in a pressure-sensitive adhesive pane of 20 stamps. With this stamp, the u.S.
Postal Service commemorates
the 150th anniversary of the
Emancipation Proclamation,
which President Abraham Lincoln signed on January 1, 1863.
lunAr new yeAr SerieS yeAr oF THe SnAKe
The Year of the Snake takes
place between February 10,
2013, and January 30, 2014.
First introduced in 2008, the series will continue through 2019
with stamps for the Years of the
Horse, Ram, Monkey, Rooster,
Dog and Boar.
The snake is one of 12 animals
associated with the Chinese
lunar calendar. According to an
old legend, the animals raced
across a river to determine their
order in the cycle. The rat
crossed by riding on the back of
the ox, jumping ahead at the last
minute to win the race. The tiger,
rabbit, and dragon came in after
the ox, followed by the snake in
sixth place.
People born in the year of a
particular animal are said to
share characteristics with that
animal. Individuals born during
the Year of the Snake are said to
be deeply philosophical, mysterious, and comfortable being
alone.
The Lunar New Year is celebrated primarily by people of
Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tibetan and Mongolian heritage in
many parts of the world. Images
associated with some of these
widespread customs are depicted in the Celebrating Lunar
New Year series. Customers may
view the Lunar New Year Forever
stamps, as well as many of next
year’s other stamps on Facebook
at facebook.com/uSPSStamps,
on Twitter @uSPSstamps or on
the website Beyond the Perf at
beyondtheperf.com/2013-preview. Beyond the Perf is the
Postal Service’s online site for information on upcoming stamp
subjects, first-day-of-issue events
and other philatelic news.
Postal Price Changes and Updates
submitted by
St. James Post office
New prices for First-Class mail
single piece letter and domestic
flat-rate shipping products will
go into effect January 27, 2013.
uSPS will also offer a First-Class
Mail Global Forever Stamp. The
new stamp will allow customers
to mail letters anywhere in the
world for one set price of $1.10.
highlights include
• Letters (1oz): 1¢ increase to
46¢
• Letters, additional ounces: unchanged at 20¢
• Letters to all international destinations (1 oz): $1.10
• Postcards: 1¢ increase to 33¢
New prices for domestic Priority Mail Flat Rate retail products
include:
• Small priority box: $5.80
• Medium Box: $12.35
• Large Box $16.85
• Large APO/FPO box $14.85
• Regular envelope: $5.60
• Legal envelope: $5.75
• Padded envelope: $5.95
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• Flat rate envelope: $19.95
• Legal Flat Rate envelope:
$19.95
• Padded Flat Rate envelope:
$19.95
• Flat rate Boxes: $39.95
Several new shipping service
products will also be available in
January. Free tracking will be offered on all competitive packages including retail Priority Mail
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• Official Inauguration Day
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the Presidential seal.
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L E G A L - E A S E
The Ins and Outs of Marriage … And Beyond
by lisa haber, Esq.
Family issues tend to cause
emotional reactions so strong
that they often stand in the way
of rational thinking. As times
have changed, so have the laws
governing families and marriages
and the rights and obligations of
married people. Professional
legal advice from your attorney
can help you understand and
sort through these issues in order
to more smoothly and quickly
reach a satisfactory conclusion
for all concerned.
Marriage is a Kind of Contract
Considering a Prenuptial
Marriage is a legally binding
agreement that cannot be dissolved without a judgment of divorce or annulment. In order to
help prevent future property disputes in the event of divorce or
death, many people enter into a
pre-marital (pre-nuptial) or postmarital (post-nuptial) arrangement, in addition to the marriage
contract itself. A young married
couple with no children, no assets and no business interests
probably does not need this type of agreement. However, a middle aged person with children
from a prior marriage, a house or
other assets may wish to consider this type of agreement.
Marital contracts should be
drawn by attorneys representing
each partner after the partners
have made full and fair disclosure of their assets. Your attorney
can help you decide if such an
agreement is right for you or
your partner, after careful evaluation of both partners’ assets and
overall financial situation.
Separation:
Considering a Trial Divorce
When you are divorced, you
are no longer married. When
you are separated, you are still
married but have chosen to live
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apart. Some people choose to
separate as a “trial divorce.” In
New York, a legal separation
does not turn into a divorce after
one year. Rather, it provides the
ground for a simple and uncontested divorce if the parties have
lived in accordance with the
terms of the agreement for more
than one year.
Divorce in new york
In New York, a divorce will be
granted on the following
grounds: cruel and inhuman
treatment, abandonment, imprisonment, adultery, or having lived
for more than one year pursuant
to the terms of a judgment of
separation or separation agreement. In addition, New York now
allows “irretrievable breakdown
for a period of more than six
months” as a ground of “nofault” divorce. In some cases,
both parties wish to obtain a divorce and agree on all the issues
involved, such as, division of the
property, spousal support, child
custody, support and visitation.
In this type of case, where all of continued on facing page
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continued
the issues are agreed upon, obtaining a divorce is relatively simple. This type of divorce is
obtained without either side having to ever appear in court and is
called an uncontested divorce.
Your attorney can answer any
questions you may have and can
help you decide if this type of divorce is right for you. going Through a Divorce
There are quite a few steps involved in obtaining a divorce
where one or more of the issues
involved is not agreed upon. This
is known as a contested divorce.
In this type of divorce, it is essential that you have a lawyer who
is experienced in matrimonial
law from the very beginning.
Your lawyer can protect your
rights and those of your children.
The action for divorce begins
with establishing the grounds for
divorce and serving a summons
and complaint. The papers must
be filed with the clerk of the
Supreme Court. Often, a motion
needs to be filed for temporary
child support, maintenance, orders of protection or exclusive
occupancy of the marital home.
These motions are referred to as
“pendente lite” relief and govern
the period between the time the
action is started and a judgment
of divorce is granted or the case
otherwise settles. There are generally negotiations to attempt to
settle all of the issues before a
trial. Actually, very few divorce
cases go all the way to trial.
However, if all of the differences
cannot be resolved and a settlement cannot be reached, a trial
will be necessary. After the trial,
a judge will issue a decree determining a division of property,
custody, visitation and support of
children, and payment of any
“maintenance”.
New York has enacted a law
called “Equitable Distribution”.
This essentially means that the
property is fairly and equitably
divided between the parties. This
is different than a “Community
Property” state where the property is split in half between the
husband and wife. Your attorney
can navigate the many issues involved concerning Equitable Distribution and Child Support.
editor’s note:
lisa and Stephen haber have both been
practicing law for over 20 years. They can
be reached at haber & haber, llP, a law
firm they share, with offices in Saint
James and Garden City. For additional
information call (516) 742-7277 or
(631) 379-6652 lisa cell). The habers
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L E G A L - E A S E
Is It Time for a Legal Checkup?
by Joseph a. bollhofer, Esq.
The beginning of the year is a
good time to pull out the last will
and testament, power of attorney, health care proxy and living
will to make sure that they still
reflect your wishes. Likewise if
you have a trust or any other
planning documents. If you have designated anyone
as a beneficiary on a life insurance policy, annuity, bank account or investment, you also
should review those documents
for potential changes. If you own
any real estate, you should consider whether the deed accurately states who else owns it
and what happens in case of
death. Whether a beneficiary has
died or is no longer in your good
graces, making no change will or
could result in your assets being
distributed in a fashion that you
no longer intended. Of course,
having this happen will not affect
you, since you will not be
around when it occurs. Perhaps
more important to you should be
the concepts of who will make
decisions regarding your finances and care if you are not
able to do so yourself, and how
that person or persons will act
on your behalf. Finances and assets in general
can be managed by a trustee
under a trust you create or by an
agent under a power of attorney
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ble or irrevocable. They are more
complex, but are valuable for
many reasons. A power of attorney permits
you to designate someone to act
on your behalf for all matters, or
only some that you choose. usually a power of attorney is
durable, that is, it is still valid if
you become mentally incapacitated. In 2009, changes in New
York law resulted in even the
basic statutory form becoming
more complex, especially regarding the agent’s authority to
make gifts. Additions and modifications to the basic form are permitted, but only in a certain
fashion. Your attorney should explain the operation of the power
of attorney and emphasize the
agent’s fiduciary obligation to act
in the principal’s best interest. You may name someone to
make health care decisions for
you under a health care proxy.
However, this person has authority only if a doctor determines
that you cannot make those decisions yourself. In a living will, you state your
instructions to withhold or withdraw medical treatment that prolongs the process of dying. These
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instructions will be applicable
under the circumstances that you
state in the document, and if you
are permanently unable to communicate. The issues regarding
such treatment usually overlap
with an agent’s authority under a
health care proxy and therefore
your intentions should be discussed with your health care
agent. The last will and testament,
power of attorney, health care
proxy and living will are basic
planning documents. The last
three are more than worth their
weight in gold if the need arises.
If, for example, circumstances
develop where you cannot handle your own finances and/or
cannot make health care decisions, these rather inexpensive
documents usually will avoid the
significant costs and delay of
having a guardian appointed by
a court.
As people age, the concepts of
long term care and how to pay
for it become more important.
Medicare, an entitlement for almost everyone, will not cover
more than a limited period. It is
important to have a discussion
with a qualified professional regarding the big picture, including how any form of insurance
and Medicaid might fit in.
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F I N A N C I A L
S A V V Y
INVESTING WITH INTEGRITY, RIGOR & DISCIPLINE
Control That Which Is Controllable
by
richard
Masino
The investment
headwinds
that you
now face
may be
among
the most
substantial at any time during
your lifetime. unfortunately most
of those headwinds are not
within your control.
We now live in an age of zero
interest rate policy. And since
neither you nor I preside over the
Federal Reserve Board, there’s
not much we can do to change
that.
We have no control over tax
policy either. And the fiscal cliff
negotiations concluded with the
steepest tax increases being directed at investment income.
Inflation which is a consequence of fiscal and monetary
policy is yet another headwind
that we cannot control. Since
just the start of the new century,
the purchasing power of
$100,000 has been eroded to
about $75,000. My hunch is that
over the next 12 years, inflation
will be even more aggressive
than the previous 12.
When you start aggregating
the effects of low interest rates,
high taxation and persistent inflation, it takes quite a toll on the
wealth accumulation process.
But that’s not all… there’s still investment advisory costs. Fortunately, this is one headwind that
you can partially control. And
there are two primary ways of
going about doing so: 1. Avoid Conflicted Interests
If you are engaged in a relationship where the advisor can
earn a commission, then a potential conflict of interest exists.
I’m not talking about a stockbroker who over-trades an account.
That’s too obvious and pretty rare
these days. I’m far more concerned about the sale of products such as variable annuities.
Often times the commissions associated with these products are
just gargantuan and can incent
an advisor to do the wrong thing.
The alternative is to find an advisor that operates under a “feeonly” arrangement. Meaning
they cannot and will not accept
compensation from anyone other
than the client. This distinction
however is not just one of sound
logic – it is also accompanied by
a legal distinction. Those advisors operating under a commission oriented structure must only
meet a “suitability standard”. In
other words the investment is not
required to be in your best inter-
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est, it just needs to be suitable. However, advisors operating
under a “fee-only” arrangement
must meet the higher standard of
being a fiduciary. The simplest
way to define a fiduciary is that
they are obligated to place client
interests ahead of their own.
For the sake of clarity, there is
a critical nuance between advisors that introduce themselves as
“fee-based” as opposed to “feeonly”. A fee-based advisor is a
hybrid that is compensated in a
fee-like manner for some services and a commission-like manner for others. Therefore the
fee-based model remains one of
conflicted interests. 2. Pursue Lower Fees
Fee-only advice may resolve
the conflicted interests issue but
it usually comes with a punitive
pricing mechanism. The investment industry has engineered a
way to be compensated in a geometric fashion by brilliantly linking compensation to the amount
of assets under management.
Thus a $1 million client will pay
roughly 2X what a $500,000
client will pay. And a $5 million
client – roughly 10X more. Yet
the simple truth is they all require about the same amount of
time to manage and administer.
It’s really not justifiable – other
than to say “that’s the way the continued on facing page
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continued
industry operates.” The antidote
to such a system is a flat management fee arrangement. And
investors with north of about
$500,000 in assets would be best
suited to explore such innovative
alternatives. Keep in my mind lower fees
are not likely to happen at one of
the big branded firms. Typically
an advisor in that environment
may keep 35% to 45% of the
revenue generated. Many firms
use the balance of earnings to
distribute mega bonuses to multiple layers of management and
generate profits for countless
shareholders. And I have yet to
see a shred of evidence to suggest that there is a correlation
between high fees and quality of
advice or caliber of people. On the contrary, independ-
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F I N A N C I A L
S A V V Y
MONEY MATTERS:
Investing is a Marathon – Not a Sprint
by Scott Posner, CFP,
CrPC, a.a.M.S.
Investors sometimes may get
frustrated with their investments
because those investments don’t
seem to produce quick results.
Perhaps that’s understandable in
our fast-paced society, in which
we’ve grown accustomed to instant gratification. But investing
is, by nature, a long-term activity.
If you look at it in terms of an
athletic event, it’s not a sprint, in
which you must pull out all the
stops to quickly get where you’re
going. Instead, it’s more like the
26.2-mile race known as a
marathon.
And as an investor, you can
learn a few things from
marathoners, such as:
• Preparation
No one gets up one day and is
ready to run a marathon.
Marathon runners train for
months, and even years. As an
investor, you, too, need to prepare yourself for the “long run.”
How? By learning as much as
you can about different asset
classes, types of risk and all the
other factors associated with investing.
also create a strategy – one that
encompasses their goals and
ways of working toward them –
and stick to this strategy.
continued on page 78
• Patience
Marathoners know they have a
long haul in front of them, so
they typically create a “game
plan” – one that takes into account such factors as their physical condition, the weather on
race day and the characteristics
of the course, such as whether
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F I N A N C I A L
S A V V Y
Investing is a Marathon
continued from page 76
• Perseverance
Marathoners may deal with injuries, dehydration and other setbacks, either while training or
during the actual race. But as
long as they’re able to keep
going, they do so. As an investor,
you too will face obstacles, such
as market downturns. But as long
as you continue investing and
don’t head to the “sidelines,” you
have a good chance of making
progress toward your goals.
• Vision
Marathoners study the course
they’re on, so they know what’s
ahead – and where they’re going.
As an investor, you also need a
vision of what lies in front of
you – the number of years until
your retirement, the type of retirement lifestyle you anticipate,
what sort of legacy you plan to
leave, and so on. Your vision will
help drive your investment decisions.
• Proper Coaching
Not all marathoners have individual coaches, but many have
at least gone to clinics or joined
running clubs so they could
learn more about the various aspects of this grueling event. As
an investor, you can certainly
benefit from guidance or “coaching” in the form of a financial
professional – someone who
knows your individual needs,
goals and risk tolerance, and
who has the experience to make
recommendations that are appropriate for your situation.
Every marathoner is familiar
with the difficulties of the challenge and the satisfaction of finishing the race. As an investor,
you also will be tested many
times. Furthermore, you’ll never
really cross the “finish line” because you’ll always have goals
toward which you’ll be working.
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successful marathoners, you can
continue working toward your
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H E A L T H
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Physical Therapist’s Guide to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
by rich Greco, PT, aTC, CSCS
TPI Certified
Golf Fitness Instructor
what is
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
The carpal tunnel is a narrow
channel on the palm side of your
wrist. The tunnel protects the median nerve and the tendons that
bend your fingers. Pressure on
the nerve can cause pain and
weakness in your wrist and hand
and numbness or tingling in
some of your fingers. This pressure is caused by crowding or irritation of the median nerve in
the carpal tunnel and can lead to
CTS. Extreme wrist positions, as
well as a lot of finger use, especially with a lot of force or vibration (such as holding the steering
wheel when driving heavy machinery), can all contribute to
CTS.
CTS is common in professions
such as assembly-line work, particularly meat packing; and jobs
requiring the use of hand tools,
especially tools that vibrate. Although excessive keyboard and
computer use is often associated
with CTS, those performing assembly line work are three times
more likely to develop CTS than
those who perform data entry
work. Some leisure activities can
also create CTS, such as sewing,
sports such as racquetball and
handball, and playing string instruments such as the violin.
Signs and Symptoms
CTS usually starts gradually,
with symptoms such as burning,
tingling, “pins and needles,” or
numbness in the palm of the
hand and fingers. Often the
symptoms are more noticeable
during the night, and individuals
often report being wakened with
symptoms. Many people feel the
need to “shake out” their hands
to try to relieve the symptoms.
As the condition progresses,
the symptoms are noticed during
the daytime and are often worse
when holding items such as a
heavy book or a hairbrush.
Weakness of the hand and more
constant numbness may occur if
the pressure on the nerve continues. You may find that you drop
objects unexpectedly or have a
weakness in your grip.
how Can a
Physical Therapy help?
Conservative Care
If your evaluation confirms
early-stage CTS, conservative
care will be recommended as a
first step. Physical therapy treatment can be effective in reducing your symptoms and getting
you back to performing normal
activities
Depending upon the causes of
your CTS, your therapy program
may include:
• Education regarding:
–changing wrist positions (ie,
avoiding prolonged bent
wrist positions)
–proper neck and upper back
posture (ie, avoiding forward
head or slouching)
–safe use of sharp utensils,
tools, or other implements, if
sensory changes are identified
– stretch breaks during your
work or daily routine
• Exercises to increase the
strength of the muscles in your
hand, fingers, and forearm –
and in some cases, the trunk
and postural back muscles
• Stretching exercises to improve
the flexibility of the wrist,
hand, and fingers
• use of heat/cold treatments to
relieve pain
• use of a night splint to reduce
discomfort
Your physical therapist will
also consider your home and
leisure activities, with recommendations such as wearing
gloves to keep the wrist/hands
warm and limiting sports that agOUR TOWN • JANUARY 2013
gravate the condition, such as
racquet sports, until symptoms
resolve.
The goals of physical therapy
are to reduce your symptoms
without the need for surgery, to
enable you to be as active and
functional as possible, and to
help you resume your normal
work, home and leisure activities.
Physical Therapy
Following Surgery
If the evaluation reveals that
your CTS is more severe, or if
your symptoms persist, your
physical therapist may refer you
to a physician for a surgical consultation. If necessary, surgery
will be performed to release the
band of tissue that is causing
pressure on the median nerve.
Physical therapy treatment is important after surgery to help restore strength to the wrist and to
learn to modify habits that may
have led to symptoms in the first
place. Your physical therapy
treatment may include:
• Exercises to improve the
strength of the wrist/hand muscles and improve function
• Stretching to improve mobility
of the wrist/fingers and improve function
• Scar management to keep the
skin supple and flexible
• Education regarding appropriate posture and wrist position
to avoid carpal tunnel compression in home/leisure activities
Note:The Following information was provided by the American Physical Therapy
Association.
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H E A L T H
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Sacroiliac Joint Pain
by Dr. linda M. bocchichio
what are some of the facts
about sacroiliac joint pain?
The sacroiliac or “S1” joints are
the link between your spinal column and pelvis. They help absorb
damaging shock forces, and they
also help stabilize the body and
transmit weight to the lower
limbs. S1 joints normally have
some amount of movement, and
they can move in several planes of
motion.
Two separate and distinct categories of S1 Subluxation exist. Primary occurs suddenly due to
trauma, lifting, slipping or sudden
unexpected movements. Secondary is caused by faulty posture aggravated by occupation or habits.
If a traumatic injury is ruled out
in your case, and the pain seems
to lessen when you’re lying down
and not moving, a postural imbal-
ance might be contributing to
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imbalance in your feet or your
legs may be unequal in length just
enough to be causing stress or
strain to your S1 joints.
How can a chiropractor help me?
usually, your chiropractor will
ask you several questions about
the location and intensity of your
pain, whether the pain seems to
spread to other parts of the body
(thigh, buttock, groin, leg, foot,
etc.), if it causes you to limp, if it
hurts to turn over in bed or get up
from a chair, etc. Postural evaluation, joint examination and diagnostic testing are
common techniques your chiropractor may use to help determine
whether you are experiencing a
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Your doctor will adjust the affected joint for proper alignment.
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what can i do at home
to get better faster?
Your chiropractor may suggest
that you do a rehabilitative exercise program in the privacy of
your own home. This helps build
muscle strength and joint stability.
Your doctor may also recommend support for the low
back/pelvis area while you are
sleeping. A cervical support pillow can help promote comfort
and proper alignment of the spine
during sleep.
See your chiropractor before injuries from biomechanical dysfunction occurs.
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by Pamela browne Keane, r.Ph.
The holiday season has come
and gone and now we get to welcome the flu which has shown up
early and looks to stick around a
long time. This year’s flu is relatively mild but seems to linger for
two to three weeks. Hopefully you
have had your flu shot but there
are other things you can do to
both protect and help yourself if
you do get sick.
Hand washing with regular
soap is very effective. The physical
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have picked up from a contaminated surface. Anti-bacterial soap
is no better than regular soap because the flu, and the common
cold, are both caused by a virus.
Yes, but what about bacterial infections? While anti-bacterial
soaps do kill some bacteria they
do not kill all bacteria. The bacteria that are left behind are stronger
then the ones that are killed and
you can create a super strong
colony on your skin. Anti-bacterial soap is no more effective then
regular soap at cleansing your
skin. Get adequate rest and keep
yourself well hydrated. If you get
the flu, get plenty of rest and drink
plenty of fluids such as water,
juice or soup. A fever is an indica-
tion that you should visit your
doctor. Your physician may prescribe
antibiotics but these are not used
to treat the flu. The flu is caused
by a virus. Your doctor will give
you an antibiotic if they feel your
case of the flu has weakened you
and you are at risk for a secondary
bacterial infection. Antibiotics are
generally tolerated well but sometimes they can cause diarrhea.
Over 10% of people who take antibiotics suffer this problem,
which almost always leads to therapy stoppage and often treatment
failure. A probiotic, such as Saccharomyces boulardii, can be
very effective in treating this problem. This type of probiotic can be
taken directly with the antibiotic
with no interactions or problems.
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C E L E B R A T I O N S
Frenna / Roque to Wed
Happy Birthday
Liam James Martin
Happy birthday wishes go out
to Liam James Martin, grandson of
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Martin
(Margie and Chickie) of St. James
and son of Abbey and Joseph Martin of Port Jefferson. Liam turned
14 years old on December 22,
2012 and celebrated the entire
day. He started his day off going out
for breakfast with his family –
Mom, Dad, brother Connor and
sister Shannon. In the afternoon
he went to the movies with two
friends and his family. For dinner
he celebrated with his family including his Nanny and Grandpa.
A great day for Liam.
God bless you always!
Robert and Lisa Mary Frenna, of
St. James, are happy to announce
the upcoming marriage of their
daughter Elizabeth Anne Frenna to
David Michael Roque, son of
Jorge and Maria Roque of
Riverdale, Bronx, NY.
The couple will exchange wedding vows at Saints Philip and
James Church in St. James this
coming February. The maid of
honor is the bride’s sister Victoria
Frenna and the Best Man is the
groom’s brother, Daniel. Roque. A
reception is planned at The North
Ritz Club in Syosset, NY.
Elizabeth graduated from Quinnipiac university with a Masters
of Physical Therapy and a Doctorate from Temple university. She is
currently employed at St. Charles
Hospital - Physical Therapy.
David also graduated from
Quinnipiac university with a
Bachelors in Broadcast Journalism
and is currently employed as a
Senior Research Analyst for the FX
network.
The couple met at the Quinnipiac Polling Institute one time and
didn’t see each other for over a
year. When they met again, 16
months later, they immediately re-
Elizabeth Anne Frenna and
David Michael Roque
membered each other – it was
love at second sight – and the rest
is history! David proposed on December 2, 2011 outside of their
favorite restaurant and it’s been a
whirlwind celebration since.
The couple will honeymoon in
Aruba and then on to Disney.
Congratulations and best
wishes to the happy couple and
their families from your friends in
St. James.
CeleBratiNg a SPeCial OCCaSiON?
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contact information and photo(s)
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Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776
631.928.8000
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C E L E B R A T I O N S
Dr. Marc Selected to the US Bobsled and
Skeleton Federation Sports Medicine Staff
True Sport Care is proud to announce the selection of Dr. Marc
Taczanowski, to be part of the
Sports Medicine Staff for the uS
Bobsled and Skeleton Federation
during their 2013 World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland.
Following the event, Dr. Marc will
also travel to Sochi, Russia to assist the team during their first ex-
posure on the ice at the newly
constructed Olympic Venue. Dr. Marc S. Taczanowski, DC,
CCSP, CSCS, TPI CGFI, ARTc,
opened his practice in St. James in
October of 2004 with his wife Dr.
Hope Miller, C.C.S.P. Their new
expanded facility is now located
at 62 Lake Avenue South, Suite C
in Nesconset. True Sport Care spe-
cializes in peak performance and
injury management for all ages.
Dr. Taczanowski is a certified
practitioner of the Active Release
Technique (ART) and Graston
Technique®. Call 584-(TRuE)
8783 for any additional information or visit
www.truesportcare.com
Valerie Misa Joins NyloBoard
Valerie Misa has joined the marketing
department of building materials manufacturer NyloBoard, LLC, located in Covington, Georgia, whose patented process
uses recycled carpet fiber and VOC-free
resins to create exceptionally strong,
durable and eco-friendly products. In her
new role, Misa coordinates and manages
multiple aspects of NyloBoard’s communications initiatives for brands including
NyloDeck® and NyloSheet®.
Born and raised in St. James, NY, Misa
graduated from State university of New
York, College at Fredonia in 2002 with a
B.S. in Communications and a minor in
Spanish. Active in community volunteerism, Misa was twice named Woman
of the Month by the American Business
Women’s Association while living in Sarasota, FL. Misa relocated to Georgia in November 2012.
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$583,000
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$610,000
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For more information on these listings visit
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P O E T ’ S
C O R N E R
A Welcome New Year
by David F. McKell
Well here we are once again
With a new year......2013!
let’s all pray that it is much better,
Than the one we all have just seen!
The u.n. and our Congress went through their motions
With many debates, but no actions
Which resulted in cliffhangers worldwide
In both financial and humanistic factions
oh there were some good days to be sure
That perhaps some of us remember,
but also lots of bad news too
That made us welcome December!
but now of course it’s a whole new year
With all great possibilities pending
and the hope that sanity will prevail
as politicians on all sides start bending
Who can forget the roaring winds
and electrical outages of “Sandy”
That caused such wreckage and turmoil
To all that we considered “just dandy”
I’m talking about the common ground
For all people throughout the earth
Whose primary wish is for peace and happiness
From the first day of their birth
and of course the bad times were not all local
but rather international in that year
as we watched our soldiers risk their lives
For reasons not quite clear.
So let’s all say a prayer for a better world
That will benefit all mankind
and a united effort of all in government
To keep this purpose in mind
This Is The Place
by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos
It’s amazing what we
Take for granted
like the freedom we enjoy
In a land that’s enchanted
We don’t need a passport
To travel state to state
We can vote for any candidate
regardless of his slate
like our family, our friends
our religion and much more
and to replenish our needs
We just go to a store
We can practice our religion
and serve any God we please
There is nowhere else in the world
I can live my life with ease
So living in america
Is the place to be
because that’s where people,
Truly are FrEE!
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2013 memBerS OF the St. JameS ChamBer OF COmmerCe
Please Support these Chamber of Commerce member Businesses
All Shores Mortgage
G. Smith Electrical Services
Mister Softee/David Keller
Allstate Insurance /
Marriott Agency
Georges Innovative Inflatables
Morecraft Construction Co.
Alpine Pastry Shop
Grape Culture Wine & Spirits
Graphics du jour/Our Town
Rowena/Dave Nedvin /
Re/Max Beyond
American Real Estate Associates
Artpix Studio
Barattini Productions
DJ Entertainment
Best Pool Service
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Blue Sky Computer Service
Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq.
Daniel R. Bracciodieta
& Associates
Bullseye Beverage
Chief Chimney Services
Chorus Line Dance Studio
Competition Infiniti
DeBarbieri Associates
DeBlasio Capo - Design Build
Del Fuego Tex Mex Kitchen
& Tequila Bar
James Donahue, DDS/Michael
Segnini, DDS
Dowling Brothers Autobody
Dowling Knipfing & Klein Agency
Ecolin Fine Jewelry
Edward Jones Investments /
Scott Posner
Energy Health & Fitness
Essenfeld & Co. CPA’s
Family & Personal Counseling
Gyrodyne Company of America
Harbor Collision
Henrietta Homes & Properties
Interiors by Louise
JBL Home Improvements
Julie’s Home & Garden
Accessories
Keith’s Painting
Kiddie Academy of Nesconset
King Kullen Grocery
King O’Rourke Auto Group
The Knox School
Lesco Construction
Long Island Hearing
Long Island Shed Builders
Long Island Tax Savers
Maginniss Team /
ReMax Beyond
Anthony J. Mangiaracina, Esq.
Mazelis Landscape
Contracting Corp.
Mercedes Benz of Smithtown
North Shore Antiques
Ocean’s Bounty Seafood
Outstanding Plumbing/Heating/
Drain Cleaning
Patio Pizza
Physical Therapy & Beyond
R.J.K. Gardens
Reliance Real Estate & Mortgage
Seaqua Deli & Caterers
of St. James
Seiskaya Ballet
Shaolin Self Defense Center
Spages Pharmacy
St. James Fire Department
St. James Funeral Home
St. James Jewelry Shoppe
St. James Lumber
St. James Pasta & Pork
State Farm Insurance /
Winter Agency
Times Beacon Record
Newspapers
Metro Realty Services
Total Family Dentistry of St.
James
Emrick R. Milligan, M.D./St.
James Medical Services
V.F.W. Post 395
Mills Pond Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
Villa Sorrento
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Victorian Fence
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O B I T U A R I E S
James Michael Donovan
James Michael Donovan, long-time resident of
Stony Brook, L.I., passed away on December 17, 2012
at the age of 70. Cherished husband of Lynn. Loving
father of Scott (Kathleen) and Matt (Beth). Beloved
Grampy of Gavin, Shane and Will. Devoted brother
of Lynn Schulz and William Donovan. Mr. Donovan reposed at the St. James Funeral
Home’s South Chapel. Funeral Services were held on
December 21, 2012 at St. James Episcopal Church, St.
James. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers donations to: Alzheimer’s Disease
Resource Center, 45 Park Avenue, Bay Shore, NY
11706 would be appreciated.
Mr. Donovan’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised by Kenneth, Kerry and Ken Jr. – the
Maher family, of the St. James Funeral Home in St.
James.
Clementine Maciarz
Clementine Maciarz
passed away on December
14, 2012, one month away
from the age of 95 after
being hospitalized in midNovember 2012. Clementine was born at home,
during a blizzard on January
9, 1918 in Punxatawny, Pa.
She contracted diphtheria at
the age of 3 and almost succumbed to the disease.
When the Great Depression
hit, her family had to leave
everything behind except
Clementine
what they could fit into a
Maciarz
suitcase to move to Glendale, Queens where her father, Joseph Mrozinski, found work as a glass blower.
Clementine finished high school and entered Hunter
College to earn a B.S. degree. She met her future husband, Alfred, at a dance at
St. Pancreas Church and waited for four years for him
to return from serving in World War II. They got married and moved to Franklin Square where they were
dedicated to serving at St. Catherine of Sienna parish.
Clem and Fred raised four children and were married
for 51 years.
During those years Clementine went back to school
to earn a M.S. Degree in Library Science and worked
for 15 years at the Elmont Public Library. She instituted
the first programs for young mothers who came to the
library with their small children and introduced them
to books and other services the library had to offer.
She was nicknamed Mrs. Marvelous.
She moved to St. James in 2004 to live with her
daughter Janet, son-in-law John Garvey, and granddaughters Ashleigh and Alanna Garvey. Clem loved
her new home and town – the quaintness and charm,
the history and historic buildings, Sts. Philip and James
Church, and the friends of the Garvey’s gave her much
joy. Mrs. Maciarz was predeceased by her devoted and
beloved husband in 1996 and her first-born daughter,
Mary Ellen Barocas in 2012. In addition to Janet and
John Garvey and their children Mrs. Maciarz is survived by a son-in-law, Leon Barocas, grandchildren
Victor (Mayumi) Barocas and Rebecca (Sean) Smith,
great grandsons Harrison and Henry Smith; a son,
Frederick (Pat) Maciarz, grandchildren Nicholas, Jeremy, and Sara; another son, Raymond (Anita) Maciarz and a grandson Matthew. Mrs. Maciarz’s Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday, December 17, 2012 at Sts. Philip
and James RC Church by the SSPJ Pastor, the Rev. Fr.
Anthony Stanganelli and concelebrated by the Rev. Fr.
James Maltese. Interment followed at Holy Rood
cemetery in Westbury, N.Y. Mrs. Maciarz’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised, while the Maciarz family was lovingly cared for during their bereavement, by Kenneth,
Kerry and Ken Jr. – the Maher gamily of the St. James
Funeral Home in St. James.
Barbara J. Fridrich
Barbara J. Fridrich, of
Calverton, NY, passed away
on December 23, 2012 at
the age of 72. Cherished
mother of Margaret (Bill)
Amendolia, Cynthia (Joe)
Murphy, Sharon Murphy and
Frank (Patty) Fridrich. Loving
grandmother of Rachael
Heimann, Michelle Clark,
Barbara J. Fridrich
Shannon Murphy, Erin Murphy, Amanda Fridrich,
Matthew Fridrich, Ashley Murphy and Ryan Murphy.
Dear great grandmother of Jordan, Tyler, Victoria and
Alexis. She is survived by many other family members
and friends.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C.
Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the professional
care of The Branch Funeral Home and the Vigliante
family of Smithtown.
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“Personal Attention & Dignified Service-Our Continuing Tradition”
st. James
funeral home, inc.
~ home for Funerals & Cremations ~
Kenneth J. maher
Owner, licensed manager & director
Kerry J. maher
Kenneth J. maher, Jr.
licensed director licensed director
~ in loving memory of aelysche m. maher ~
locations:
North Chapel South Chapel
551 North Country road 829 middle Country road
route 25a route 25 - Jericho turnpike
St. James St. James
office: (631) 584-5200
office: (631)-584-7200
~ Pre Planning Funeral arrangements available ~
www.stjamesfuneralhome.com
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O B I T U A R I E S
Ruth K. Borders
Ruth K. Borders, (nee Bergemann) of St. James,
passed away on December 26, 2012. Devoted mother
of Eileen Hein (Erwin), John T. Jr. and David. Cherished grandmother of Scott Hein and the late Shannon
Grant. Adored great grandmother of four. Past member
of Island Hills Chorus. Graduate of WWII Cadet Nurse
Coros. Retired from Suffolk County Department of Social Services.
A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at Our Lady
Queen of Martyr’s R.C. Church, Centerport. Interment
followed at Genola Rural Cemetery, E. Northport. In
lieu of flowers, donations to St. Judes Children’s Hospital is appreciated.
John LaRocca
John LaRocca, of Smithtown, NY, passed away on
December 29, 2012 at the
age of 85. He was the
beloved husband of Anna.
Devoted father of Christina
(Robert) Gallerani, Anna M.
LaRocca, Maria (Anthony)
Trgo, Anthony (Joan)
LaRocca and the late John
LaRocca, Jr. Loving grandfather of Anthony, Joseph, John
John LaRocca
Anthony, Mark and Marina.
He is survived by many other family members and
friends.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C.
Church in Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at St.
Charles Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the professional
care of The Branch Funeral Home and the Vigliante
family of Smithtown.
James G. Raleigh
James G. Raleigh, of Miller
Place, NY, passed away on
December 7, 2012 at the age
of 77. They Shall not be Forgotten. Proud Korean War
Veteran of the united States
Army. He was the beloved
husband of Carol Ann. Devoted father of James J.
(Cindy), Mary-Jeanne
(Michael), Michael J. (Karen),
Thomas W. (Maryann) and
John P. (Donna). Loving
James G. Raleigh
grandfather of 18. Cherished
brother of Kay, Gene, Ray and the late Jack and the
late Michael.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Louis de Mont-
fort R.C. Church, Sound Beach, NY. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the professional
care of The Branch Funeral Home and the Vigliante
family of Smithtown and Miller Place.
Joseph M. Rocco
Joseph M. Rocco, of St,
James, NY, passed away on
December 28, 2012 at the
age of 66. He was the
beloved husband of Mercedes. Devoted father of
Michael and Matthew. He is
survived by many other family members and friends.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C.
Church, Smithtown, NY. InJoseph M. Rocco
terment followed at Smithtown Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the professional
care of The Branch Funeral Home and the Vigliante
family of Smithtown.
Phyllis Catherine Treadwell
Phyllis Catherine Treadwell, 72, entered into eternal
peace on December 27,
2012, at the Promise Hospital of Florida at The Villages.
Phyllis was born December 10, 1940, and was raised
in Sayville, N.Y. She was a
long time resident of St.
James and had recently relocated to The Villages in
Florida. Phyllis was retired
Phyllis Catherine
from a 30 year management
Treadwell
career with the New York
Telephone Company. She was a very kind and gentle
person; she had a loving and generous heart, and was
always giving to others.
Phyllis was predeceased by her beloved husband
James Treadwell, in 1991. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished by her devoted children, James
Treadwell, Jr. and his wife Sandy Treadwell, and Cynthia Ann Treadwell Savino and her husband Joseph
Savino. Phyllis is survived by nine grandchildren;
Krystal Treadwell Haney, Veronica, Jamie, Nicole,
Bridget and Dana Treadwell and Tori, Casey and Dominic Savino; two great-grandchildren, Olivia and
Nicholas Haney. She also leaves behind her companion, Robert Petrie and many loving friends and relatives.
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Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 724-9500
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Family owned and operated by the Vigliante Family
Trust. Quality. Affordability.
The Branch Funeral Home has graciously served Smithtown
families for more than 40 years. We offer personalized tributes,
superior services and beautiful facilities. Our dedicated staff is
here to help you honor your loved one with a touching funeral
service that truly reflects their unique life.
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T H E
F I N I S H
L I N E
changes to existing documents,
basic estate planning also is not
very costly, especially compared
with the costs, both financial and
emotional, of not having what
you need in place when it is too
late. Historically
Speaking
continued from page 28
is today Creative Windows and
MS CuREiosity’s Closet. Still further north was a bar known as
the Tropical Inn that was owned
by Frank Montrose, a foreman in
the Parks Department. And beyond the Tropical Inn was another vacant lot that served as
the parking lot for the bar. North of Fifth Street, on the
west side of Lake Avenue, where
the 7-Eleven store is to be found
today, there was a house that
was owned by the Kirk family.
Andy recalled that their house
was set back on the lot and their
six kids went to Catholic School.
Beyond their home, Andy recalled that there was another
house which is still there. And
further along, where Chorus Line
Dance Studio is today, a store
was located, and beyond it a
Gulf gas station was built in the
late ‘50s. Fourth Street marked the beginning of the St. James commercial district which stretched
along Lake Avenue from 4th
Street to the St. James Fire House
on North Country Road. The
shops and stores that made up
the commercial heart of St.
James in the 1950’s will have to
wait until next month, when
once again, Andy Wolke will tell
us more about the St. James he
knew as a boy…. editor’s note:
brad harris is the Town of Smithtown’s
official historian. brad was a high School
Social Studies teacher who spent 30
years teaching in Commack. as historian
he has written many newspaper articles
on the history of our town, he has published pamphlets and written histories of
Commack, nesconset, St. James, Kings
Park, hauppauge and Smithtown branch.
he resides in St. James.
Copyright 2013 Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq.
Swing Dance
continued from page 34
historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at
211 Main Street, Smithtown NY
11787.
Swing Dance Long Island, Inc.
is an all volunteer, not for profit
organization dedicated to the promotion of swing dancing on Long
Island, NY. For additional information call their 24-hour Dance
Hotline at 476-3707 or visit their
website at www.sdli.org.
Staller Center
continued from page 42
comedy is achieved by incorporating and exaggerating the
foibles, accidents, and underlying incongruities of serious
dance. Their performance will
delight and amuse the most
knowledgeable dance fans as
well as novices to ballet. A
unique brand of ballet, dancing a
fine line between high art and
high camp.
Legal Checkup
continued from page 72
much. If all is in order, you will
have the peace of mind of knowing that you have done what is
necessary to protect yourself. If
you need to have these documents created or to make
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editor’s note:
Joseph a. bollhofer, Esq., is an attorney
who practices law in the areas of elder
law, Medicaid, estate and business planning and administration, and real estate.
he is a member of the national academy
of Elder law attorneys, and of the Elder
law, real Property, and Surrogate’s Court
Committees of the Suffolk County bar
association and of the Elder law and
real Property law Sections of the new
york State bar association. he has been
serving area residents since 1985 and is
admitted to practice law in new york and
new Jersey. his office is located at
291 lake ave., St. James, ny. (5840100). For reprints of this article and others
concerning Medicaid, Elder law and
Estate Planning, send a request to
info@bollhoferlaw.com or visit
www.bollhoferlaw.com. The website
contains an article that explains the
operation of the power of attorney and
emphasizes the agent’s fiduciary
obligation to act in the principal’s best
interest (a concept that some agents do
not fully recognize).
Flu Season
continued from page 83
able but since they contain bacteria the antibiotic will kill some or
all of them because the medication can not distinguish between
good bacteria and bad bacteria. Enjoy the season and remember
to dress appropriately, maintain a
healthy diet and exercise program, and protect your health.
Probiotics can be used daily to
maintain a proper balance of intestinal microorganisms. You are
indeed what you eat!
editor’s note:
Pamela browne Keane, r.Ph., a
St. James resident for almost 30 years, is a
community pharmacist and president of
Medical Probiotics, Inc. Pamela will be
writing articles about the benefits of
probiotics and health related topics.
For additional information, call her at
419-3525 or visit www.StableGI.com.
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ongoing opportunities, community services
and general information
A.A. MeeTINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous holds
more than 400 open meetings each
week in Suffolk County. The only
requirement for membership is a
desire to stop drinking. All are welcome.
A.A. meets every Monday and
Wednesday, at the St. James
Methodist Church, off Route 25A
and Moriches Road, in St. James.
On Mondays a Big Book meeting is
held at 6:30 p.m. and a 12-Step
meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. On
Wednesdays a Beginners meeting
and a Topic meeting is held at 7:30
p.m.
Meetings are held each Thursday
at 7 p.m. at Temple isaiah, 1401
Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook.;
each Friday at 9 p.m. at the united
Methodist Church, 792 Hawkins Avenue in Lake Ronkonkoma; 3rd
Wednesday of each month at 7:30
p.m. grace Baptist Church, Hallock
Rd., Lake grove, and each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at islip
Town Beach Pavilion, Rosevale
Ave. All meetings are free.
if you have further questions or
would like a list of other open meetings as well as closed meetings,
call 669-1124, 24 hours, 7 days.
AMVeT POST #55
MeeTS IN ST. JAMeS
AMVET Post #55 meets the second Saturday of each month at the
St. James VFW, which is located
next to King Kullen on Lake Avenue. The meetings begin at 9:30
a.m. AMVET membership is open
to all men and women who have
served honorably in the u.S. Armed
Forces, Reserves or National
guard including those men and
women who are currently serving
our country. Each AMVET post conducts its own local programs and
participates in AMVET-related state
and national organization activities.
For additional information about
AMVET Post #55 in St. James,
contact Don Cantwell at 265-0180,
and attend the meetings on the
second Saturday of each month.
AMeRICAN LeGION HALL
FOR ReNT
Tables, chairs, kitchen, bar,
heat/AC; Reasonable Rates. Sherwood Brothers Post 95, Lake Avenue, St. James. Call Wednesday
or Friday in the morning and ask for
Tom Swensen. 584-9633 or 5847746.
CRISIS HOTLINe
RESPONSE of Suffolk County,
inc. provides a suicide prevention/
crisis intervention hotline, every
day, 24-hours-a-day.
Call anytime if you are feeling
sad or desperate, if you are concerned about someone who is, or if
you just want to talk with someone
who understands and cares. Talking helps.
Call: 751-7500 ANyTimE
CRISIS ONLINe HOTLINe
Response of Suffolk County, a
24-hour crisis intervention hotline,
now has a new ONLiNE crisis
counseling service, called
Hear2Help. Hear2Help counselors
can be reached online Monday
through Friday afternoons from 3-9
p.m. Log on at responsehotline.org
2 FLAG DROP OFF BOXeS
IN ST. JAMeS
Through the generosity of the St.
James Postmaster, reconditioned
mail-drop boxes have been painted
and placed at two separate locations in St. James. One can be
found on the side of the American
Legion, Sherwood Bros. Hall at 95
Lake Avenue, St. James, and another at the side of VFW Post 395,
at the south end of the King Kullen
parking lot for the desposal Flags
which are no longer suitable for
use. The flags will be properly disposed of with an appropriate ceremony.
FOSTeR PAReNTS NeeDeD
Share your heart and home with
children in need. Become a Suffolk
County foster parent. Foster parents receive stipends, are reimbursed for expenses, can be single
parents, can work, receive free
OUR TOWN • JANUARY 2013
training, are supported by caring
caseworkers, help to reunite families, and may be able to adopt children who can’t go home.
All orientation meetings are held
in the Social Services Building at
3455 Veteran’s Memorial Highway
in Ronkonkoma. Please call the
Suffolk County Department of Social Services at 853-KiDS for more
information and to sign up for one
of their upcoming orientation meetings.
JewISH STUDY GROUPS
“FREE” Study Group for community seniors is offered at Temple
Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road,
Hauppauge, on Monday mornings
at 10-11:30 a.m. Call the temple office for further information at 7245807.
Lunch & Learn at Temple Beth
Chai, 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge, will meet on the second
Shabbat morning of every month.
No Hebrew or background knowledge required. Shabbat services
begin at 9:30 a.m., with Lunch &
Learn following. This program is
“FREE” and open to the community.
For directions call the temple office
at 724-5807.
JewISH wAR VeTeRANS
MeeTINGS
The Three Village Post of the
Jewish War Veterans is seeking
new members. They meet monthly
on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the
North Shore Jewish Center, Norwood Avenue at Old Town Road,
Port Jefferson Station. Call 7516421 or 928-1127.
JewISH wORSHIP SeRVICeS
Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline
Road, Hauppauge, a Conservative/
Egalitarian Synagogue welcomes
the community for Sabbath services
on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. and
Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m.
Call the temple office at 724-5807
for directions.
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ongoing opportunities, community services
and general information
SeNIORS wHO CAN’T GeT TO
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A VAN-TASTiC SOLUTION
Through a cooperative effort between The Smithtown Library and
the Town of Smithtown’s Senior Citizens Department, transportation is
provided for library visits on regularly scheduled dates or on demand
when possible.
On days of planned visits, a van
from the Smithtown Senior Citizens
Center will take you to any Smithtown Library Building. if you need to
go to the library when a visit is not
planned, call the Senior Citizen
Center’s Transportation Department
to inquire about scheduling an individual visit. To arrange to be picked
up for a planned visit or to request
an individual visit, call the Senior
Citizen Center’s Transportation Department at 265-8811. One week’s
notice must be given for a pick up.
There is a $1 charge each way for
transportation ($2 round trip).
MeALS ON wHeeLS VOLUNTeeR DRIVeRS NeeDeD
The Town of Smithtown, Senior
Citizen’s Department is in need of
Volunteer Drivers for its Meals on
Wheels Programs. Drivers deliver
hot meals to the homebound in the
Smithtown Township. Mileage reimbursement is available. if you are
available between the hours of 11
a.m. and 1 p.m. one day a week, or
once a month, please call Center
manager, Laura Swoboda at 3607616 for further information.
MOMS Club
The MOMS Club of Smithtown
holds its general Membership
meeting on the first Thursday of the
month at 10 a.m. We are a chapter
of MOMS Club international and
are a support group for the stay-athome mom and the mom who
works part time. We have playgroups, park dates, field trips, and
Mom’s Night Out. Our chapter
serves the Smithtown Township.
New members and their children
are ALWAYS welcome. For more information please contact Debbie at
631-467-3723. www.momsclub.org
NARCONON
At Narconon the goal is recovering the loved one you lost to drugs
or alcohol addiction. The Narconon
program was founded in 1966 and
is based on the humanitarian works
of L. Ron Hubbard. in more than
120 centers around the world, Narconon programs restore drug and
alcohol abusers and addicts to a
clean and sober lifestyle. Call 800468-6933 or log on to www.stopaddiction.com to receive your free
copy of Guide to Addiction Recovery for a Lifetime or to speak to a
counselor immediately for free
counseling, assessments and referrals.
PARkINSON PHYSICAL THeRAPY PROGRAM
A physical therapy program is
available to Parkinson patients at
the Smithtown Parkinson Therapy
Center. The Center conducts an ongoing program of exercise and
physical therapy, specifically tailored to the needs of each individual patient and administered by a
volunteer staff doctor, a physical
therapist, nurses and trained volunteer aids. The Center operates on a
not-for-profit basis with only a minimal monthly charge to cover expenses. For more information or if
you are interested in volunteering,
call 265-6621.
ReCOVeRY MeeTINGS
Recovery, inc., a nonprofit community mental health organization,
offers self-help for nervous symptoms, fears, anxiety, depression,
stress, anger, etc. Meetings are
held on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m. at
St. James Episcopal Church, 490
North Country Road, St. James.
For additional information call
724-5190.
SUFFOLk VOCATIONAL CeNTeR
- FRee TRAINING
if you are widowed, separated,
divorced or in the process of obtaining a separation or divorce, a single
parent or a single parent receiving
ADC/TANF you might qualify for
FREE training. Registration is in
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progress for the F-E-g-S Suffolk
Vocational Center/Displaced Homemaker program New Directions,
Computer Skills Training and Brush
Up programs. Enrollment is ongoing for programs. The New Directions program offers morning
workshops. The Computer Training
and Brush-Up programs include
computer literacy classes in Microsoft Word and Excel as well as
personal skills instruction. Call 5980108 - early enrollment is a must.
VOLUNTeeRS NeeDeD
ReSpoNSe of Suffolk County,
Inc. a 24-hour crisis intervention hot
line needs open, caring people to
volunteer 4 hours a week as telephone counselors. Training is provided. Call 751-7500 anytime.
Smithtown parkinson Therapy
Center, Route 25, Smithtown is always in need of volunteers to ensure the desired goals it strives for.
No experience is needed for just
two hours a day, on Monday,
Wednesday or Friday, from 9:30 to
11 a.m. Volunteers are trained by
the professional staff. The center
welcomes present and/or future
students of physical therapy as volunteers. Anyone with the desire to
become a “Help” or a “Hope”
should call 265-6621.
VFw POST #395
John W. Cooke Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 395 meets at 8 p.m.
on the first Tuesday of each month
at their Post next to King Kullen on
Lake Avenue in St. James. VFW
membership is open to all veterans
who have served honorably in foreign conflicts in u.S. Armed forces.
For further information, call 8627965.
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C L A S S I F I E D
CONDO FOR SALE – SAINT
JAMES PLANTATION – Southport,
NC. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, granite
counters, stainless appliances, upgrades galore! 4 Golf Courses, 4
Club Houses, Marina, Beach
Club. Taxes only $900/yr!
$224,000. Call: 631-553-7168
1/13/sjss
CAR FOR SALE – 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF Only 4,000
miles. $18,550. Call 406-6077.
1/13
HELP WANTED – Receptionist
wanted for busy medical office in
Nesconset. Evenings from 2-7 and
Saturdays from 9 a.m.-12 noon.
Must be personable, computer literate, and have good phone skills.
Please call 631-584-8783 to inquire.
1/13/tc
CAREER OPPORTuNITY – Looking for 2 experienced salespersons
to join our dynamic, local real estate team. Mentoring and coaching program will bring your
business to the next level. Reply
in confidence to Manager – 631335-7111.
1/13
NEIGHBORHOOD HOME CARE,
INC. seeks homemakers and companions interested in providing
non-medical in-home services for
the elderly. Positive, compassionate approach a must. Flexible
hours, including evenings and
weekends. Please contact us at
(631) 741-3350 or email at
kmcgh1@optonline.net. Please include your phone number and a
convenient time when you may
be reached.
1/13
AMERICAN LEGION HALL FOR
RENT – The Sherwood Brothers
American Legion Post 1152 is
looking to rent its hall for all occasions. Reasonable rates, air
conditioned, heat, tables, complete kitchen and ample parking.
Located at 95 Lake Avenue, St.
James. Call Wednesday or Friday
in the A.M. Ask for Tom Swensen.
584-9633 or 584-7746.
A D V E R T I S I N G
HELP WANTED. Sales and some
administration help needed. Part
time, experience in an office enviroment essential. NY State Life
License and FINRA Series 6 or 7
is helpful. Please call 631-5840126.
1/3tf
CAREGIVERS NEEDED, Mercy’s
H&C Services is looking for caring
and compassionate caregivers to
assist with non-medical services
primarily for the elderly. All types
of days/hours available. Please Email Catherine your resume at
CatherineAKenny@aol.com. 1/13
TuTOR – NYS certified teacher
specializing in elementary, special
ed. and reading, with over 10
years of experience is available for
tutoring into the new school year.
If you’re looking for a caring, energetic and experienced teacher,
please call Allison at 631-4047532. References furnished upon
request.
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DIGITAL SLR CAMERA – If you
are interested in learning how to
use a digital SLR camera, contact
Ken Manwiller of “Laurie Studio –
The Art of Photography.” (Remember the “Portrait of the Month”)
Private lessons are available.
Learn from a pro with over 30
years of experience. Go to
www.lauriestudio.com/photolessons for more information. Call
Ken at (631) 585-8805 or email
ken@lauriestudio.com.
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ATTENTION VETERANS – A new
group is forming to help veterans
and their families who are dealing
with PTSD. Do you feel numb and
empty? Are you just not the same
since you came back home? Join
us, at no cost, along with your
loved ones. We meet on the 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at
9 a.m. at the American Legion
Hall Post 155, 115 Church Street,
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Call 631471-0320 or email:
simcha54@optonline.net for more
information.
RECEPTION / MEETING HALL
AVAILABLE FOR uSE – St. James
united Methodist Church, offers a
spacious meeting hall with commercial kitchen for civic and support groups, receptions, clubs,
workshops and seminars. The
35’x60’ meeting room has tables,
chairs, rest rooms and a grand
piano. The Church is located at
532 Moriches Road in Head of
the Harbor. Expansive parking
and handicapped access is provided. Contact the Office at 5845340 for available dates and
suggested donations. The SJuMC
offers their facilities as a community outreach to the St. James area
and welcomes all visitors.
ATTENTION VETERANS – A new
group is forming to help veterans
and their families who are dealing
with PTSD. Do you feel numb and
empty? Are you just not the same
since you came back home? Join
us, at no cost, along with your
loved ones. We meet on the 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at
9 a.m. at the American Legion
Hall Post 155, 115 Church Street,
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Call 631471-0320 or email:
simcha54@optonline.net for more
information.
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classified ad in Our Town and
reach over 6,500 families and
businesses for only $5 for the first
20 words and .10¢ for each additional word. Call 862-9849 for information or mail a check to:
Graphics du jour, ltd./Our Town,
359 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY
11780.
For advertising information please call 631-862-9849
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D I R E C T O R Y
O F
A D V E R T I S E R S
The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James
ACCOUNTANT
Therése B. Sassone,
CPA
686-5833
BeAUTY
Pat’s Place Hair Salon
230 Lake Avenue
862-7023, 584-9644
eXTeRMINATING
Scientific exterminating
599 Lake Avenue
265-5252, Fax: 862-7272
energy Interactive
Fitness Center
555 North Country Road
862-1737
ARCHITeCT
Michael Macrina Architect
686-6585
Scruples ‘Head to Toe’
455 Lake Avenue
584-8030
FINANCIAL
edward Jones
Investments
Scott Posner, CFP
542 North Country Road
862-2020
Greco Physical Therapy
& Sports Performance
1st Tee Fitness &
performance
430-7 North Country Road
686-6600
Thomas P. Flanagan
Independent Financial
planning
584-0126
Light Awakenings
Meditation and Beyond
724-9733
ATTORNeY
Joseph A. Bolhoffer, esq.
291 Lake Avenue
584-0100, 584-2304
Haber & Haber, LLP
516-742-7277
631-379-6652
Law Office of
william C. McCulloh
220 Lake Avenue
584-6800
Janet O’Hanlon winkler, kurtz & winkler
310 Hallock Avenue
Port Jefferson Station
928-8000
AUDIOLOGY
Long Island Hearing, Inc.
59 Southern Blvd.,
Nesconset
972-5211, 1-800-698-5200
AUTOMOTIVe SCRAP
Mid Island Salvage
667-5048 - Deer Park
AUTOMOTIVe/
Repair / Parts/Gas
Mid Island Auto
wreckers
586-6599 - Deer Park
St. James Gulf
Route 25A & Moriches Rd.
584-5798
BAkeRY
Alpine Pastry Shoppe
59 Route 111, Smithtown
265-5610
BANk
Roslyn Savings Bank
556 North Country Road
862-4200
BOUTIqUeS /
FURNITURe
Julie’s Home & Garden
Accessories
529 Lake Avenue
862-8943
BUTCHeR / CATeRING
Main Street Meats
and Catering
36 E. Main St., Smithtown
265-2040
SoundFront Asset
Management
Richard Masino
584-2283
CARPeT CLeANING
Sunny Road
Rug Cleaners
104 Lake Avenue
584-5160
Synergy wealth
Strategies
James Verdi, CFP
52 North Country Road
Smithtown - 961-5461
CHIROPRACTORS
Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio
105 Lake Avenue South
Nesconset
979-9854
FUNeRAL HOMeS
Branch Funeral Home
190 E. Main St.,
Smithtown
724-9500
Dr. Raymond A. Semente
265 Lake Avenue
584-7722
St. James Funeral Home
551 North Country Road
584-5200
829 Middle Country Road
584-7200
Dr. Gregory R. Thomaier
338 Lake Avenue
584-8100
True Sport Care, LLC
62 Lake Avenue South
Nesconset
584-TRuE (8783)
GROCeRY STORe /
CATeRING
Uncle Giuseppe’s
Marketplace
95 Route 111, Smithtown
863-0900
CLOTHING
J. Michaels Men’s Shop
529 Lake Avenue
686-5488
HeALTH / FITNeSS
Above All Massage
Therapy.com
724-6721
MS CUReiosity’s Closet
367 Lake Avenue
360-CuRE (2873)
Child Advocacy & Parent
empowerment Services
542 North Country Road
686-6021
eVeNTS / CLUBS
eNTeRTAINMeNT
Nissequogue Golf Club
21 golf Club Road
584-7733
Complete Family Care
George Lehner, M.D.
735 Middle Country Road
656-9200
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Mercy’s Homemaker &
Companion Services
584-2001
Neighborhood
Home Care
741-3350
Shaolin Self Defense
Centers
430-08 North Country Rd.
617-5148
St. James
Medical Services
emrick R. Milligan, M.D.
433 Lake Avenue
584-6014
Stable GI Probiotics
419-3525
www.Stablegi.com
HOMe IMPROVeMeNT
Autonomousdesign
22 Stonegate
724-7726
Bellagio kitchens
& Baths
791 Middle Country Road
686-6307
DeBlasio Capo
DesignBuild
273 Lake Avenue
584-5503
Debus Painting &
wallpapering
862-7924
House Perfect
Home Improvements
584-7527
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D I R E C T O R Y
keith’s Painting
202 Smithtown Blvd.
Nesconset
672-7510
Lakeville kitchen & Bath
45 Southern Blvd.,
Nesconset
656-0936
Master Fix It
584-5993,
Cell: 516-380-0727
Morecraft Construction
584-7010
Scotty’s Masonry
265-4398, 872-1076
St. James Lumber
547 Lake Avenue
584-5140
Vazac Contracting
333 First Avenue - Suite 1
584-7817
INSURANCe
Allstate Insurance
Glenn Marriott
213-1A Lake Avenue
584-4800
State Farm Insurance
Jim winter
320 Lake Avenue
584-5929
INTeRIOR DeSIGN /
ORGANIZATION
Creative windows
367 Lake Avenue
366-0212
Natalie weinstein Design
Associates and
Home Decorating Club
176 Second Street
862-6198, Fax: 862-7834
JeweLRY / COINS
St. James Jewelry
Shoppe
483 Lake Avenue
862-6775
LANDSCAPING
Design / maintenance
Tree Removal /
Competition Tree
Service
584-5575
O F
A D V E R T I S E R S
DiGiovanna Brothers
Landscaping
666-8485
Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s
499 Lake Avenue
584-6600
Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta
429 North Country Road
862-1600, fax: 862-6152
Homestead
Landscaping
588-5296
DeBarbieri Associates
406 North Country Road
862-7447
Villa Sorrento
823 Middle Country Road
265-9865
R.J.k. Gardens, Inc.
862-7056
Henrietta Homes &
Properties
328 Lake Avenue
862-6999
Voila! The Bistro
244 Lake Avenue
584-5686
Strike Force
Landscaping
382-9300
LIqUOR & wINe
Grape Culture
248 Lake Avenue
862-4727
MUSIC LeSSONS
Drum Lessons
with John Miceli
240-0690 or email:
teachingdrums@yahoo.com
OPTOMeTRY
Stony Brook Vision world
2194A Nesconset Hwy.
Stony Brook - 246-5468
Liz Jongebloed
DeBarbieri Associates
406 North Country Road
862-7447, 903-0836
Marianne koke
Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s
499 Lake Avenue
584-6600, Ext 206
Dave & Rowena Nedvin
Re/Max Beyond
177 W. Main Street
Smithtown
767-5221, 862-1100
PeTS Grooming/Supplies
Smithaven Grooming
810 Middle Country Road
656-6033
Maria Orlandi
Douglas elliman
Real estate
996 Jericho Tpke.,
Smithtown
697-0474, 858-6955
St. James Dog Grooming
430-2 North Country Road
862-7288
Reliance Real estate
359 Lake Avenue
862-9000, Fax: 862-2881
PLUMBING & HeATING
Falzone & Son
Plumbing
862-6612
Re/Max / Beyond
177 W. Main Street
Smithtown
862-1100
Goldstar Plumbing,
Heating & A/C
88 Railroad Avenue
584-3839
ReSTAURANTS
Catering / Seafood
Del Fuego
Tex Mex Kitchen & Tequila
429 North Country Road
963-6900
PRINTING & INVITATIONS
/ CARDS
Graphics du jour, ltd.
359 Lake Avenue
862-9849
ReAL eSTATe
550 North Country Road
Business Rental
681-9632
Nicky G’s Pizza
244 Lake Avenue
584-6367
Ocean’s Bounty Seafood
415 North Country Road
862-4228
Patio Pizza
262 Lake Avenue
862-7475
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Yummy kitchen
Chinese Restaurant
479 Lake Avenue
584-3993
SCHOOLS / TUTORING /
CONSULTING
Bridge College
Consultants
PO Box 685, St. James
516-662-1612
Harbor Country
Day School
17 Three Sisters Road
584-5555
Homework Time
Support & Tutoring
631 Lake Avenue
278-6283
St. James United
Methodist Nursery
532 Moriches Road
584-9555
Village Presbyterian
Pre-School
175 East Main Street,
Smithtown - 724-9382
STATIONeRY
St. James Stationery
246 Lake Avenue
862-8735
SwIMMING POOLS
installation & Service
Power Pool Care
430-05 North Country Rd.
979-POOL
TRAVeL
executive Fliteways
private Jet Charters
800-533-3363
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A NEW ERA IN WEALTH ADVISORy HAS BEGUN
Flat Management Fee of $5,000 for up to $5 million in assets
THE SIMPLE TRUTH: Most financial advisors enjoy huge margins
at the expense of their more affluent clients.
THE CONSEQUENCES: Less money for your retirement, investments,
hobbies, toys, leisure and heirs.
THE SOLUTION: SoundFront Select™ blends the world’s best-in-class money
managers with an innovative flat fee business model.
Account
Size
Typical % of
AUM
Typical
Annual Cost
SoundFront
Flat Fee
Annual
Savings
$500,000
$1,000,000
$2,500,000
$5,000,000
1%
1%
1%
1%
$5,000
$10,000
$25,000
$50,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
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$5,000
$20,000
$45,000
Note: AUM = assets under management. The 1% fee exhibited is shown for illustration purposes only.
Imagine having your property taxes paid each year simply by reducing your
advisory costs! Perhaps covering the lease on a Mercedes – or two. Or simply
leaving more money in your account to be invested. The possibilities are endless.
Please contact us to learn what SoundFront can do for you.
Richard Masino | 631.584.2283 | rich@soundfrontasset.com
SoundFront ASSet MAnAgeMent
uncoMproMiSing integrity
www.soundfrontasset.com
SoundFront Asset Management is a registered investment advisor.
OUR TOWN • JANUARY 2013