February 2007 Volume 20 Number 4

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February 2007 Volume 20 Number 4
Our Town
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FEBRUARY
2007
Volume 20
Number 4
Keeping you up to date on
SALES, HAPPENINGS
& PEOPLE
In Our Town - St. James
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
Last month we teased
Mother Nature
with our cover...
...and She responded!
It’s Here!
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"Get Ziggy With It"
Hey kids:
IN SAINT JAMES
Don't you think its about time that the great town of Saint James
has its own mascot?
It’s time we become independent and stand out!
Well here is your chance to help the staff at Parties by Ziggy, Inc.
design a mascot by entering “The Great St. James Mascot Contest"!
TO ENTER
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❷
Send Ziggy your idea and /or drawing on a letter size piece of white paper.
(No similarities to any cartoon/tv characters. Can be a person or an animal.)
We are looking for originality.
Include in 50 words or less your original idea for a mascot that would best represent St. James.
❸ Family entries are welcome.
❹ Include your name, address and phone number.
➎ Ask Mommy/Daddy or your Guardian permission to enter.
❻ All ideas and designs become property of Parties by Ziggy, Inc.
❼ Entry Deadline is April 30, 2007.
❽ Contest winners will receive local gift certificates.
SEND YOUR ENTRY TO:
The Great St. James Mascot Contest
c/o Parties by Ziggy, Inc.
P.O. Box 191
Saint James, NY 11780-0191
Located in the hamlet of St. James, Parties by Ziggy, Inc.
specializes in children's entertainment.
We are not part of a chain of party places
and we make every party personal.
We have Clowns
and a cast of 37 popular Costumed Characters.
We offer Children's DJ/Karaoke Service & Food Servers.
We provide Catering, Cotton Candy, Popcorn,
Hot Dogs and SnowKones.
Craft Parties in your home or in an event center.
Isn't it time you
"Get Ziggy With it"
and give us a call at 631-862-6729
www.partiesbyziggy.com
Member of the St James Chamber of Commerce
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Our
Town
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Ruth Garthe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor
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Debra Vessa-Cleary Feature Writer
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MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT
Penney’s North Country
Car Care Center ......................4
AROUND TOWN
St. Patrick’s Parade ..........6 & 95
Princess Tea Party......................8
St. Pat’s
Corned Beef Dinner..................8
Salon-A-Thon Benefits
St. James Resident ..................10
STAFF
Robin Clark
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William Garthe . . . . . . . Advertising
Sales
IN THE NEWS
Suffolk County Boat Show ..............................................................16
Fundraiser for Dustin Manwiller ......................................................18
St. James Delegates Visit El Salvador ............................................34
OUR TOWN
ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINTER GALA................24-27
– ST. JAMES –
is a monthly publication produced
exclusively for the people of
St. James, Nissequogue and
Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y.
Call 862-9849 for
Advertising & Copy Deadline
OUR TOWN is mailed directly to
every residence & business in the
11780 zip code area
(6459 total copies mailed)
St. James Post Office Permit #10
St. James, NY 11780
Published by
Graphics du jour, Ltd.
359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780
631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839
Email: ourtown@optonline.net
POSTAL CORNER ................................................................................40
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Lisca Fundraising Gala ....................................................................42
STAC Happenings............................................................42, 44, 46-47
Smithtown Historical Society’s Naughty Night Out ......................48
Smithtown Performing Arts Center ................................................50
On Stage at Staller Center .......................................................... 52
Staller Center Free Concerts ..........................................................53
EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT
E.C.S.S. Programs ..............................................................................54
Programs at the Library ......................................56-58, 60-62 , 64-65
HOME & GARDEN
Design Ideas/Home Decorating Club......................................66-67
Realty Wise ......................................................................................68
Naturally Speaking......................................................................70-71
FINANCIAL SAVVY
Money Matters ................................................................................72
Mortgage Matters ............................................................................74
Planning for the Future .................................................................. 76
EDUCATION / IN THE SCHOOLS............................................ 78, 80, 82
Not responsible for typographical errors.
We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or
refuse to print editorial or advertising material
deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image
or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only
to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James,
Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business
offering services not available in said area.
SPORTS ................................................................................................ 84
Copyright © 2007
Graphics du jour, Ltd.
All Rights Reserved
OBITUARIES ....................................................................................97-98
HEALTH NOTES ................................................................................86-88
BEAUTY TIPS ....................................................................................90-91
CELEBRATIONS................................................................................92-94
POET’S CORNER ..................................................................................96
F.Y.I. ............................................................................................100-101
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ........................................................ 102-103
DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .................................................. 106-107
PLEASE NOTE:
Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the MARCH edition
of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES
is THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2007 - 12 NOON.
Distribution takes place on Wednesday, February 21, 2007.
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M E R C H A N T
S P O T L I G H T
Penney’s
North Country
Car Care Center
545 North Country Road
St. James, NY 11780
631-862-9663
by Debra Vessa-Cleary
An empty milk bottle and a
can of Sinclair motor oil sit on
the shelf inside the newly renovated waiting room at Penney’s
North Country Car Care Center.
Memorabilia, some donated by
local residents, offer a nostalgic
backdrop against the modern
automotive technology at this St.
James service station, which was
founded in 1912 by former owners.
“This place has been here for
as long as I can remember,” says
John, a local St. James resident
and businessman, “and it was
tops with service then and it is
now.”
Brian Barton, a mechanic for
over 22 years, and his wife
Theresa took the service station
over two years ago. Penney’s,
which also houses a convenience store, offers emergency
assistance, state inspections, and
both foreign and domestic car
expertise including computer
diagnostics. The station is state
certified and the mechanics are
ASE certified. The station is
authorized to perform extended
warranty repairs and can also
provide towing.
“This place has been a St.
James landmark ever since I was
a kid,” says Brian. “I even
worked here then, pumping gas.
There is a certain pride that we
have toward Penney’s that
extends beyond our years here
as owners. That’s one of the reasons we make it our business to
go the extra mile to help our
customers. We provide pick up
and drop off service for customers. Our prices are very reaOUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007
sonable, including gas, and as a
family owned business we pride
ourselves in our honesty. The
reputation of Penney’s is important to us. We even make emergency road calls and if someone
has a flat or can’t start their car
at home – of course, we make
house calls.”
House calls? Of course.
Penney’s North Country Car
Care Center is open Monday
through Saturday 7 a.m. to
close. Gas is available between
6 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. For
information or if you need assistance call 631-862-9663.
Editor’s note:
Debra Vessa-Cleary is a freelance writer
who lives in St. James.
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Jack Aranco
2007 Grand Marshalls Kenneth J. and Elizabeth M. Maher.
Morgan Shevlin
Sean Culley
Kaitlyn Devlin
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Set for Saturday, March 17
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
23rd St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St.
James, on Saturday, March 17 – St.
Patrick’s Day.
The St. James Chamber is proud
to announce the 2007 Grand
Marshalls, Princesses and Princes
for the Parade.
Kenneth J. and Elizabeth M.
Maher are the 2007 Grand
Marshalls; along with Princesses,
Kaitlyn Devlin and Morgan Shevlin,
and Princes, Sean Culley and Jack
Araneo.
Nominations for Princes and
Princesses are still being accepted.
All nominations should be
addressed to St. Patrick’s Day
Parade Nomination, c/o Kerry
Maher, 551 North Country Road,
St. James, NY 11780. Boys and
girls between the ages of 5 & 12
years of age are eligible to participate. Please include name, address,
phone, a recent picture and general
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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.
NEW FOR 2007 – We are looking for any children who would
like to march in the parade in their
Best Leprechaun Costume (best costume will receive an award).
Families and friends are welcome to continue the festivities at
the Irish Festival at Deepwells
Farm County Park (Moriches Road
and Route 25A in St. James) after
the parade.
For further information, call Kerry
J. Maher, St. James Funeral Home,
parade chairperson, at 584-5200.
SEE YOU THERE!!!
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When you look in the mirror
do you
Love what you see?
Love yourself
with a
NEW you
@
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[The Real Urban Salon]
NEW CLIENTS ONLY!
(Mon.-Sat.)
NEW HAIRCUT / $30
reg. $40-$45
NEW SINGLE
PROCESS COLOR / $30
reg. $40-$43
Subject to consultation. Glazes not included.
NEW CROWN LOWLIGHTS / $90
reg. $120 Subject to consultation.
NEW MEN’S CUTS / $20
Stylist level only.
ALL CLIENTS! (Mon.-Sat.)
BLOW OUTS / $20 stylist level only
NEW GLAZES / $30
MICRO MANI-PEDI EXPRESS/ $30
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NEW YOU MAKEOVER
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Princess Tea Party at Deepwells on Saturday, March 3
You are invited to
a PRINCESS TEA
PARTY on Saturday,
March 3, at 12:30 p.m. at Deepwells Mansion, Moriches Road and
Route 25A in St. James. Princesses will
enjoy a lovely lunch with Cinderella
and Aurole, participate in craft projects
“fit for a princess,” and take home a parting
gift, generously donated by Arthur Krantz of
PRC Industries in St. James.
Mothers, grandmothers, aunts and
friends will indulge in coffee, tea and pastries from Garguilos’s Bakery while the
Princesses enjoy lunch catered by Parties by
Ziggy, in one of the charming parlors in this
historic house. The Princess Tea is a very
special event for princesses 5-12 years of
age. One adult may accompany more than
one princess.
To be assured of a reservation, call before
February 24, as this event will fill up quickly, and seating is limited. Princesses/$25,
Adults/$10. Discount prices for groups larger than 10 are available. Proceeds of this
event will go to the Deepwells Historical
Society to preserve this wonderful property.
Deepwells Farm is listed in the National
Register of Historic Places and is dedicated
to the Suffolk County Historic Trust.
For more information and to register,
please call 584-8969.
St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner
on Saturday, March 17
The Sherwood Brothers American Legion
Hall, 95 Lake Avenue in St. James, is hosting
a St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner on
Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 7 p.m.
Donation of $5 per person is requested.
For further information call 584-7746 or
584-9633.
The Warmth of Home... Offering the Finest Health Care
St. James Plaza
Nursing Facility
“Serving the Community for 30 Years”
❍ 24-Hour Professional
Nursing Care
❍ Newly Renovated/Expanded
Physical, Occupational and
Speech Rehabilitation Services
❍ Intermediate, Skilled Long
Term and Sub Acute Care
❍ Dedicated Dementia Unit
❍ Intermediate Short Term
Rehabilitation
❍ IV Therapy Services
❍ Audiology, Dental, Podiatry,
Ophthalmology and
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❍ Hospice and Respite Care
❍ Recreational and Therapeutic
Activities
❍ Wound Care
❍ Unlimited Visitation Hours
We Invite You to Visit Our Facility... When the Need Arises
Contact Carol Smith - 862-8990
273 Moriches Rd., St. James, NY 11780
Licensed & Certified by
N.Y.S. Dept. of Health
(631) 862-8990
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Member A.H.C.A.
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Sivana Salon Owner
Nominated for NAHA Award
A Reminder...
Steven Melito, owner of
Sivana Salon, 292 Lake
Avenue in St. James, has been
nominated for the North
American Hair Dresser of the
Year Award (NAHA).
Five nominees are chosen
from over 200 stylists all
across the country. This is the
Academy Awards of the hair
dressing industry.
Steven, not only trains his
staff, but he is an educator at
beauty schools and teaches
around the world. We wish
Steven good luck – but as you
can see, he is a winner in St.
James.
For a consultation with
Steven or any of his talented
and creative stylists call
Sivana Salon at 584-2408.
PLEASE... help to remove snow
from around the fire hydrants!
YOUR SMILE
SAYS A LOT
ABOUT YOU.
IF YOU
LET IT.
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631-584-5330
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know why you
insist on paying
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Bay Shore
1200 Sunrise Hwy.
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120 Veterans Hwy.
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1575 Lakeland Ave.
244-8077
543-5781
Lindenhurst
155 E. Sunrise Hwy.
884-0313
North Babylon
1365 Deer Park Ave.
586-8027
Selden
307 Middle Country Rd.
Bridgehampton
2101 Montauk Hwy.
537-5138
West Babylon
555 Montauk Hwy.
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(Inside King Kullen)
696-7915
(Inside Stop & Shop)
321-3888
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Flag Service “Thank You”
On behalf of Boy Scout Troop 7, “THANK YOU”
for your contribution to our American Flag Service for
2006. Boy Scout Troop 7, from St. James, has been
placing flags along Lake Avenue on PRESIDENT’S DAY,
MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS
DAY, VETERANS DAY and now SEPTEMBER 11TH PATRIOT
DAY for about 45 years, and it is through the generosity of our area merchants that we have been able to
continue this tradition.
The Scouts receive community service for their
involvement, while exhibiting the Scout Sprit, and
pride and patriotism for their country.
American Flag Service Participants
Allstate Insurance/Holst
Atmos Coins and Cards
Avenue Cleaners
Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C.
Broderick Associates,
James L. Donahaue, DDS
Dowling Brothers Autobody
Eddies Power Equipment
Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s
Janice L. Gillespie, DDS
Good Year Auto Service
Henrietta Homes & Properties
Lake Avenue Delicatessen
LaVan Upholstery
Mercep Meats
North Country Family Physicians
(Dr. Milligan)
Our Town / Reliance Real Estate
Pat’s Place Hair Salon
Patio Pizza
The Pleasant Inn
Prudential Douglas Elliman
Real Estate
Terrence M. Quinn, Esq.
7-Eleven (Lake Ave & Rte. 25A)
Dr. Raymond Semente, Chiro.
Joseph Sgroi, CPA
Spages Pharmacy
St. James Lumber
State Farm Insurance/Jim Winter
Dr. Gregory Thomaier, Chiro.
Drs. O’Brien & Thompson
Tic Toc Café
Werner Glass & Mirror
Yours Truly Hair Design
It’s not too late to participate this year.
For further information, call Steve O’Donnell at 584-7072.
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Salon-A-Thon Held to Benefit
St. James Resident Mary Beth Bjertnes
Thirteen members of the staff
at Enchante Salon & Day Spa,
220-1 West Main St. in
Smithtown held a Salon-a-Thon
on Sunday, February 11, 2007,
from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to benefit
lifelong St. James resident Mary
Beth Bjertnes.
Mary Beth, a wife and mother
of two, underwent surgery to
remove a benign brain tumor in
June 2006. The tumor was
caused by radiation she received
30 years earlier while in treatment for leukemia as a child. In
October her head began to swell
up with spinal fluid, which has
necessitated the need for a second surgery.
Mary Beth, a/k/a Mary Beth
Debus by her friends from her
1983 Smithtown High School
East class, is on leave from her
job as a lunch monitor in the
Smithtown School District. With
the loss of income and the additional costs associated with the
surgery Mary Beth was “just overwhelmed” by the Salon-a-Thon
organized by Christine Reinhart
Fitzpatrick, an Enchante hairsylist
and family member.
The Salon was totally booked
for the event, and with the special
reduced prices for the benefit,
everyone was happy. Many businesses wanted to help out and
donated a myriad of items that
were raffled off including a 42”
Plasma TV by an anonymous
donor.
Services offered for the benefit
included cuts, manicures, facials,
lip & eyebrow waxing and Reiki
healing. The staff at Enchante
donated their time and the salon
donated all the materials.
SPECIAL THANKS
to these generous merchants
who helped to make this event
such a success:
JKL Montessori School
Teeth Whitening by
Nicholas Laudati, D.D.S.
Fitness Together, Smithtown
Ladies Workout Express
Bodies in Action, Inc.
H2O Restaurant
Casa Rustica
La Familia Restaurant
Love My Shoes
Diamond Bee Jewelers, St. James
RELAX...
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ST. JAMES
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SHOP HOURS: M-F. 8 AM-5:30 PM, SAT 8-5
Enjoy The Ride!
Weddings
Airports
Piers
Atlantic City
Theatres • Concerts • Sporting Events
TIRE ROTATION
WE DO NYS INSPECTIONS
MARY BETH BJERTNES
PO BOX 198
ST. JAMES, NY 11780-0198
“FOR ANY AND ALL OCCASIONS”
584-5798
5.00 Off
1/2 Price
If you would like to help,
please send your donation to:
NOEL’S
RT. 25A & MORICHES RD., ST. JAMES
$
Wella Corporation
St. James Colonial Deli
Johnnies Subside
Solitros Deli
St. James 7-Eleven
Cool Beanz, St. James
St. James Pasta
Laura’s Basket House, St. James
Lake Avenue Deli, St. James
Garguilo’s Bakery, St. James
Dairy Barn, St. James
Gold’s Gym
Smithtown Bagels
Bally’s Fitness Center
Danielle LaBarbera was the
winner of the grand prize, a 42”
Plasma TV.
ALL the proceeds, which
totaled $8,258, were donated to
Mary Beth.
At presstime Mary Beth was
scheduled for her second surgery
on February 15, 2007. We hope
all went well and that she is on
the road to recovery.
qey
584-6007
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RELAX...
ENJOY THE RIDE!
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$449,000.
ST. JAMES. Gorgeous custom built
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$759,000.
ST JAMES. Under construction! 5
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$1,179,000.
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$499,000.
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$549,000.
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Suffolk County Boat Show Set for March 2-4
Boaters enjoy the escape
from daily life that boating provides and the opportunity to
spend time outdoors with family
and friends. Whether it is a
short day trip or an extended
vacation, boating is an activity
that people can enjoy no matter
where they live, since nearly all
Long Island boaters live less
than 1/2 hour from a navigable
body of water.
If you are a boater or a would
-be boater, the Suffolk County
Boat Show drops anchor at the
Suffolk County Community College Sports and Exhibition Complex on March 2-4. Show times
are Friday, 4-9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Admission is $10/adults; $8/seniors
and children. Parking is free. For
additional information call (516)
598-7399.
FREE Adult Ed Classes – All Are Welcome
Smithtown Central School
District’s Adult Basic Education
Center is offering FREE day and
evening classes at the NYA
Annex Joseph M. Barton District
Building, 26 New York Avenue in
Smithtown.
The program consists of
English as a Second Language
(ESL), High School Equivalency
(HSE),
Citizenship,
Senior
Citizen Basic Computer classes,
Computer Assisted Literacy classes, and Career Counseling.
Registration for NEW students
will be held on February 26, 27,
28 and March 1, Monday
through Thursday, 9 a.m.-12
noon (days); and 7-9 p.m.
(evenings). Smithtown residency
is not required, classes are open
to all Suffolk County residents.
Call 382-2181 for further information or go to their website at
www.smithtown.k12.ny.us
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Dustin Manwiller... Fighting For His Life
by Phyllis Lader
Reprinted with permission from the
Smithtown News, February 8, 2007.
Twenty-three year-old Dustin
Manwiller has been in a coma
since a near-fatal Thanksgiving
morning car crash fractured the
base of his skull and caused a
multitude of other injuries.
After many dark days, there are
now some positive signs that
Dustin, a 2001 graduate of
Commack High School, may
finally emerge from his coma. On
Monday, February 5, he was
transferred from Stony Brook
University Hospital to Helen
Hayes
Hospital
in
West
Haverstraw, New York, which
specializes in treating traumatic
brain injuries and has a specialized coma stimulation program.
“He’s had several really good
days in a row. He held his head
up when the physical therapist
came and opened his eyes, but
he doesn’t look at you,” said his
dad, Ken Manwiller, a photographer who owns Laurie Studios,
formerly of St. James and now in
Centereach. Getting Dustin medically stable enough to be transferred to Helen Hayes Hospital
and getting the insurance company to OK the rehab hospital was
a huge hurdle, he said. At Helen
Hayes, his son will get three
hours of therapy a day.
Dustin, an assistant store
manager at Blockbuster and Culinary
Academy of Long
Island student, was
driving home from
a friend’s house at
3:30 a.m. Thanksgiving
morning
when, just four
blocks from his Centereach
home, he lost control of his
Hyundai Tiburon on wet roads
and crashed into a utility pole.
“He was coming home to get
some sleep before getting up to
help his mom make Thanksgiving
dinner,” said Mr. Manwiller. “He
had made creme brulée and was
making other things. There were
22 or 23 people who were supposed to be here for Thanksgiving.”
Dustin suffered a fracture to the
base of his skull, multiple facial
fractures, a broken clavicle and
scapula, two collapsed lungs,
torn ligaments in the left knee,
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and a deep laceration in his
right calf. In addition, “he has
broken bones in both ears and
his right eye has some damage to his optic nerve,” said Mr.
Manwiller, adding that it is not
yet known if Dustin can hear or
how badly his eyesight has been
impacted.
The 75 days since the accident
“have been a roller-coaster ride.
Every time we thought he was
getting stable, something else
would crop up,” said Mr.
Manwiller, who credits the surgical ICU and medical ICU teams
at Stony Brook University Hospital with saving his son’s life. “The
nurses and doctors are absolutely
fantastic,” he said. “They not
only care for the patient, they
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Dustin Manwiller... Fighting For His Life
continued from page 18
care for the families. There’s also
a social worker named Tracy
Haubrich who I think is ready for
sainthood.”
Controlling Dustin’s fever and
heart rate had proven to be a particularly tough challenge, but the
hospital’s medical staff always
went the extra mile to win that
battle, he said.
Four weeks after his accident,
Dustin was transferred to St.
Johnland Nursing Center in Kings
Park, which has a coma stimulation program. But when his fever
almost immediately spiked up to
107 degrees and his blood pressure dropped, he was rushed
back to the Stony Brook
University Hospital Emergency
Room. “They had to raise his
blood pressure and, to do that,
they had to raise his heart rate.
But his heart rate went up to
about 165 beats a minute, and
there was a good chance that his
heart wouldn’t make it. It took
eight hours before his heart rate
started coming down and he was
out of immediate danger,” said
Mr. Manwiller, noting that, for
Dustin’s loved ones, this ordeal
might even have been more traumatic than the initial accident.
There were other setbacks along
the way, but none as dangerous
as that one.
Now that Dustin has recovered
from his other injuries and is
medically stable, Mr. Manwiller,
his wife Kathie, and daughters
Liz, 37, and Corryn, 24, are
hopeful that the staff at Helen
Hayes will be successful in helping him regain consciousness.
Once they do, “he will have a lot
of needs that we don't even know
about yet,” said Mr. Manwiller.
To help Dustin with any future
needs, and help facilitate his
recovery so he can go on to continue his culinary studies and
realize his dream of owning a
sports bar with very good food,
the Testaverde Fund for Spinal
Cord Injury, Inc. is sponsoring a
“Dustin’s Dream” fundraiser,
Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m. at
Mulcahy’s Pub and Music Hall,
3232 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh.
The event will feature food, live
music and sports raffles. Donation is $25 per person (checks
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should be made payable to The
Testaverde Fund) and are payable
at the door.
For more information on the
fundraiser, call 516-729-1061.
Editor’s Note:
Phyllis Lader is a staff writer for
the Smithtown News.
Our Town would like to thank
the Smithtown News for allowing
us to reprint this article. We have
known Ken and Kathie Manwiller
for a long time and our prayers
and thoughts are with them, their
family and especially Dustin.
LONG ROAD TO RECOVERY:
A fundraiser to help pay medical
needs for Dustin Manwiller will
be held Sunday, March 11 at 3
p.m. at Mulcahy’s Pub, 3232
Railroad Ave., Wantagh (across
from the Wantagh RR Station). For
more information about this
fundraiser, call 516-729-1061.
If you can’t attend this
fundraiser for Dustin, but
would like to make a donation,
please call Ken and Kathie
at 631-585-8805.
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Saturday
March 31, 2007
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
St. Joseph’s College
Patchogue
Sunrise Hwy. (Rt. 27)
Waverly Ave. (Exit 52 S)
For more info contact:
Arlene
(631) 924-1772
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PIZZA BUFFALO
WING SPECIAL
Buy 2 Large Pizzas
Get 10
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Redeemable at Cambria Fine Foods
With coupon only. May not be
combined with any other offer.
Offer valid until 3/20/07
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W I N T E R
G A L A
St. James Chamber’s
Winter Gala
was Wonderful!
St. James Chamber members and invited guests
enjoyed the Chamber’s annual Winter Gala held at
the Nissequogue Golf Club on
Saturday, January 20, 2007.
This year’s entertainment, Sound
Chaser, kept the party hopping and
the dance floor crowded. With
great food and wonderful company,
the evening was a huge success.
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W I N T E R
G A L A
continued on following page
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W I N T E R
G A L A
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W I N T E R
G A L A
photos by William J. Garthe
If you are interested in joining the
St. James Chamber of Commerce,
contact newly elected president Dr. Marc Taczanowski
at 584-8763
or call the Chamber phone, 584-8510,
and leave a message.
Mark Your Calendar!
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Our goal is to make buyers call your house home!
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Rowena & Dave Nedvin lba’s
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Dave & Rowena Nedvin
Licensed Brokers’ Associates
ST JAMES. Like new Colonial. 4 BRs,
2.55 baths. This home has been totally
updated in 2006. EIK w/granite, new
baths, etc. H/W floors, fin. bsmt. Set on
parklike property in cul-de-sac w/other
young homes.
$719,990.
ST. JAMES. MILLS POND ESTATES.
Mag-nificent 4 BR, 2 1/2 bath Colonial.
Finished basement, h/w floors, CAC, 2
car garag. Incredible pool area with
brick patios & gazebo. 1 acre of parklike
property.
$959,990.
NO. SMITHTOWN. Location, location!
Fantastic sprawling 5 bedroom, 4 bath
Ranch. Many updates Set on close to 2
acres of level property with IG pool. Lg
spacious rooms, cath ceilings, full bsmt.
Cul-de-sac, walk to river.
$824,990.
NESCONSET. Lovely 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath
Ranch in pristine condition. Extended to
include den, updated EIK, windows, siding, etc... Great starter/downsizing.
Move right in!
$402,000.
NESCONSET. NEW CONSTRUCTION.
JUST BUILT - magnificent 4 BR, 2 1/2 bath
home. Huge EIK with granite/stainless appliances, CAC, hardwood floors, basement, 1
car garage. Set on beautiful 1/2 acre.
Smithtown Schools.
$529,990.
NESCONSET. 5 BR, 3.5 bath Brookfield
Colonial expanded perfect for buyer who
wants a large home. H/w floors, CAC,
basement. Set in cul-de-sac with lovely
.38 property. Smithtown Schools.
$524,990.
NORTH SMITHTOWN. Like new. Totally
rebuilt and expanded home. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths. EIK with granite.
Garage, full bsmt, hw floors. Set on .62
acre parklike property..
$599,990.
NESCONSET. Lovely updated home. 3
bedrooms, 2 baths. Quiet street. Lovely
property. Smithown schools. $469,990.
ST JAMES NORTH OF 25A. Fabulous
5 BR, 4.5 bath home set on shy acre.
This beautiful house is extremely spacious with every amenity. Full basement
with OSE, bath, etc., Iarge heated pool
with cabana.
$969,990.
Finest
61 W. Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787
631-750-0499 Direct • 631-724-9800 Office
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Special Events and Day Trips for Adults
The Adult Education Department
of the Smithtown Central School
District offers a number of special
events and trips for residents over
18 years of age.
Buses for all trips and performances depart from the Woodlawn
Avenue parking lot at the corner of
Woodlawn and Jackson Avenues in
St. James.
For the safety and concern of all
participants as well as staff members, Adult Continuing Education
reserves the right to alter time
schedules, make itinerary changes,
and/or adjust offerings due to
unforeseen circumstances.
To register for the following trips
fill out the form from Adult
Education you received by mail
from the Smithtown School
District or go to
www.smithtown.k12.ny.us, click
on ADULT EDUCATION or call 3822090 for additional information.
–
HAPPY
SPRING SCHEDULE:
Broadway shows have limited
tickets available
“A Chorus Line”
Saturday Matinee, March 10
Cost: $130
Bus Departs: 10 a.m.
Returns Approx: 7 p.m.
Enjoy this great revival of the
longest running show on
Broadway.
“Mamma Mia”
Wednesday, Matinee, March
28
Cost: $91
Bus Departs: 10 a.m.
Returns Approx: 7 p.m.
The infectious music of ABBA
provides the framework for a
tromp through the preparations
of an unusual wedding.
“Wicked”
Wednesday, Matinee, March 28
NEW
YEAR
Cost: $130
Bus Departs: 10 a.m.
Returns Approx: 7 p.m.
This spellbinding musical is the
untold story of the Witches of
Oz – Wicked Witch of the
West and Glinda, the Good
Witch.
A Day In New York City
Wednesday, April 25
Cost: $30
Bus Departs: 10 a.m.
Returns Approx: 7 p.m.
Do whatever strikes your fancy
– shop, take a tour on the Gray
Line, visit a museum, enjoy the
sights and sounds of the city as
spring hits the air. Three dropoff spots: Broadway and 34th,
47th and 57th Streets. One
pick-up spot (approx: 5:15
p.m.) will be designated by bus
operator.
continued on page 32
2007
ST. JAMES MEDICAL SERVICES, PC
487 Lake Avenue, Saint James, New York 11780
631-584-6014
is proud to announce
EMRICK R. MILLIGAN, M.D.
has been newly designated as an
AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL MEDICAL EXAMINER
in addition to status as
SENIOR F.A.A. AVIATION MEDICAL EXAMINER
Dr. Milligan’s other achievements include:
Board Certified Family Medicine Specialist • Fire Department Surgeon
Medical Director and Consultant to Knox School, Stony Brook School
and Suffolk Community College
Smithtown School District Physician
PRACTICE CURRENTLY OPEN TO NEW PATIENTS
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✦ St. James Kitchens & Cabinetry ✦
A division of
DEBLASIO CAPO
designbuild
213 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780
Phone: 631.686.5065 • Fax: 631.686.5066 • email: DCKitchenDesign@optonline.net
We would like to announce a
beautiful new
Kitchen and Bath
Design Showroom in St. James.
St. James Kitchens & Cabinetry.
We are presently displaying
a full line of Shrock,
Decora, as well as
Custom Cabinetry by Ledgewood.
Stop by our new showroom
and say hello.
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273 Lake Avenue, St. James • Phone: 631.584.5503 • Fax: 631.584.3079 • www.dcdesignbuilders.com
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• Award-Winning Designs
featured in major publications
• Builders of the St. James Gazebo
• Participated in
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Serving the Community since 1988
Local references available • Licensed & Insured • Suffolk License 15543-H. Nassau License H18F6680000
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I N
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N E W S
Register for Spring Semester Adult Education Classes
The Adult Education Department of the Smithtown Central
School District continues its commitment to extend to all community residents, a diverse and
broad range of classes, events,
workshops and seminars in the
arts,
business
technology,
humanities, sports and recreation. Programs are oriented
toward all individuals who are
interested in learning more about
the world, society and themselves.
You are invited to take advantage of the many opportunities
the Smithtown Central School
District offers. Have fun while
you continue on your quest for
lifelong learning.
For more information on Adult
Continuing and Basic Education
see the district brochure that was
mailed to all residents or go to
www.smithtown.k12.ny.us, click
on DEPARTMENTS, then click on
ADULT EDUCATION.
You must be at least 18 years
or older to register for adult education classes and trips. Some
classes offer a senior citizen discount (60+). Classes will be held
at Smithtown High School East &
West,
Great
Hollow
and
Nesaquake Middle Schools,
Nesconset, St. James and Smithtown Elementary Schools and
New York Avenue. Both day and
evening classes are offered.
For additional information call
382-2090.
Special Events and Day Trips for Adults
continued from page 30
Central Park Walking Tour
Tuesday, May 22
Cost: $40
Bus Departs: 9 a.m.
Returns Approx: 6 p.m.
Enjoy Central Park for a walking
tour guided by the Park Nature
Conservancy. You will have time
on your own for lunch and a
visit to the Metropolitan Museum
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Museum. Cost includes transportation and park guides. Wear
comfortable walking shoes. Rain
or shine.
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Two St. James Delegates Visit El Salvador
for Save the Children
Save the Children Delegation
Leader, Jennifer Huntley of St.
James and delegate Beth Sperber
of Head of the Harbor visited El
Salvador with a group of 10 other
delegates from 5 states. They
spent a week experiencing firsthand the programs that have
been implemented there by Save
the Children. Ms. Huntley, a
journalist who was a Delegate to
Mali, West Africa in 2000, says
she chose El Salvador because it
is the first link in the chain that
brings so many Salvadorans to
Long Island.
An estimated 700,000 Latin
Americans live in the metropolitan area, with 350,000 on Long
Island. Salvadorans in the U.S.
send remittances to their families,
a staggering figure of $2 billion,
representing 17% of El Salvador’s
Jennifer Huntley (center) at pre school program in rural El Salvador.
economy.
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skylites, CAC, covered rocking porch, brick
patio.1 acre parklike prop. Det garage.
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$799,900.
ST. JAMES. “OPEN & AIRY RANCH”
Great level 1/2 acre. w/custom Brick home.
sparkling oak floors, New EIK, large DR
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$485,000.
ST. JAMES. “NEW CONSTRUCTION”
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4 BRs, 2.5 bths. LR, DR. EIK w/granite
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floor. CAC, 2 car, full 8’ bsmt. Arch roof,
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ST. JAMES. ”PRICE REDUCED”
Beautiful custom 5 BR Colonial backs to
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St. James Delegates Visit El Salvador
continued from page 34
ing. This is more than direct aid
said Ms. Huntley. “It’s an old saying, give a man a fish and you
feed him for a day, teach a man
to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.”
Delegates visited programs in
rural villages built on the slopes
of active volcanoes. In this densely populated area houses are
primitive, constructed from corrugated tin and adobe, and while
extension cords have been rigged
to bring electricity to some
homes, there is no running water
or indoor plumbing. Here most
live and work on coffee plantations. Children help by carrying
food or water to their parents,
putting down fertilizer or watering the plants.
In these communities Early
Childhood Development programs are critical. Formal school
does not begin until the first grade
and the transition is often difficult. The highest drop out rate is
in the first year of school.
Delegates joined teachers trained
by Save the Children in hands-on
activities and songs to help these
young children want to learn.
Mrs. Sperber said, “We take it for
granted that our children go to
kindergarten, that they will finish
school.” An important part of this
program too is a daily nutritional
snack.
In another village, delegates
Beth Sperber with teen micro finance group in El Salvador.
received a warm welcome from
are mothers like you,” Ms.
teenagers who proudly demonHuntley told the women. “These
strated their successful micro
are problem solving skills, the
finance programs. One group ran
kinds of things we try to teach our
a bakery, delivering bread and
own children.” In this communisweet cakes on bicycles throughty where children help work in
out the hillside villages. Others
the coffee plantation a new playmake and sell handicrafts from
ground was a special gift from
local materials. Equally important
Save the Children.
as small business skills, these
The poverty was a sobering
teens set their goals and plan for
experience for delegates. “Now
their futures. “It gives them a real
we understand … why they come
alternative to picking coffee or
to America. We are seeing the
joining gangs,” said Mrs. Sperber.
first link in that chain,” said Ms.
After a volcanic eruption in
Huntley.
2005, followed by Hurricane
Save the Children’s programs
Stan, Save the Children helped
offer another way. Through eduvillagers rebuild houses and
cation and economic developlatrines. Then, they helped them
ment El Salvador could have a
set up an Emergency Response
better future. They are bright peoProgram to deal with the psychople, and hardworking. Save the
logical trauma of children and
Children programs help make
adults. “Now we are survivors,
lasting, positive change for all in
not victims,” they said, explainthis beautiful country.
ing their evacuation plan. “We
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Purim Carnival
Set for
Sunday, March 4
A Purim Carnival will be held
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Townline Road, Hauppauge, on
Sunday, March 4 from 11:30
a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fun for all ages.
Games, prizes, Chinese auction
and more.
FREE admission. Call the temple office for directions at 7245807.
to the community at Temple Beth
Chai, 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge.
Classes will be held
on
Wednesdays, March 21 and
March 28, both evenings from 710 p.m. For fees, registration and
further information, please call
the temple office at 631-7245807.
College Degree Info Session
for Busy Adults
SUNY Empire State College
will hold a public information
session at the Hauppauge Unit of
Empire State College, located in
the New York State Office
Building, Room 1A11, 250 Veterans Memorial Highway on
Wed., February 28 at 6 p.m.
Faculty members from Empire
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as a busy adult, can earn an associate or bachelor’s degree
through a unique program of
guided independent study. The
sessions are open to the public
without charge. Please call (631)
360-1215 for more information
and to pre-register.
In addition, if you are a working adult interested in a master’s
program, but are unable to attend
weekly classes, you can obtain
information on the college’s new
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$659,000.
SMITHTOWN. Unique Contemporary features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, beautiful tile work
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NISSEQUOGUE. Diamond Historic Mansion,
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A R T S
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LISCA Annual Fundraising Gala on Saturday, February 24
The Long Island Symphonic
Choral Association (LISCA) will
hold their annual fundraising gala
on Saturday, February 24, 2007
at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Field
Club, West Meadow Road in
Stony Brook. The evening’s festivities will include a concert with
guest pianist Dejan Lazic and Zen
Hu violinist.
Pianist Dejan Lazic will appear
at the LISCA benefit on the eve of
his solo debut in Lincoln Center’s
Great Performers’ Series. The
New York Times hailed his performance as “full of poetic,
shapely phrasing and vivid
dynamic effects that made this
music sound fresh, spontaneous
and impassioned.” He has
appeared on the stages of
Europe’s major concert venues
and festivals and has a large following in the Fair East where he
returns in 2008 for an engagement with the Sapporo Symphony.
Tickets for the Gala, which
include the concert, cocktail hour
and a gourmet dinner, are $100.
For additional information or to
reserve tickets, call Martina
Matkovic at 751-2743.
Jazz in the Living Room at the Mills Pond House
The Smithtown Township Arts
Council invites you to come listen or participate in a jazz
improvisation jam at the Mills
Pond House, 660 Route 25A in
St. James, with L.I. musician
Ranny Reeve. After a series of
Jazz in the Living Room jazz
improvisation jam sessions, in
which audience members are
A group performance concert
where improv session participants will show off their talents
will be held on Friday, June 15 at
7:30 p.m. Admission is free for
participants and $5 for listeners.
invited to participate, there will
be a concert in which participants demonstrate their improvisation skills.
Improvisation sessions will be
held on Fridays, March 30, April
27 and and May 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is free for listeners and
$5 for those who play in the jam
session.
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A R T S
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E N T E R T A I N M E N T
STAC Poster Contest for Youth
This Store Has the Best...
The Smithtown Township Arts
Council is conducting a Poster
Contest – “This store has the
best....” – which will be held in
conjunction with their Youth Art
Showcase 2007 exhibit at the
Mills Pond House Gallery, 660
Route 25A in St. James.
STAC invites all Suffolk County
youth to design posters for Suffolk
County businesses. Students may
choose any business within their
community to highlight the quality of goods and services they
appreciate. Choose your family’s
favorite pizza place, insurance
company, deli, hair salon, etc.
and use your creativity to tell others why they should go there too.
STAC will laminate posters to be
displayed in the businesses illustrated, in the gallery and on their
website www.stacarts.org.
The contest is open to any student in grades K-12, who is a
Suffolk County resident. Any
poster displaying negative messages will not be displayed or
included in the contest.
All work must be original, no
copies. Posters may be created in
marker, crayon, colored pencil,
paint, or any other medium that
dries flat. Poster size must be 18
inches by 24 inches and must
include the establishment’s
name, address and phone number.
To have work considered for
entry into the exhibition, you
must email entry form information, along with the business’
name, address and phone number to Stacyouthart@aol.com. All
posters following guidelines will
be displayed at businesses and
copies of posters at the Mills Pond
House Gallery.
Poster entry deadline is April
13, 2007. Please visit the STAC
website at www.stacarts.org for
entry form. Information on the
form includes entrant’s name,
address, phone, email, age,
grade, art teacher, school district
and name and location of business.
For additional information contact STAC at 862-6575.
You are invited to visit!
In independent schools, the choice is yours - truly.
Open House
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
9:30am - 11:00am
Merit Scholarship
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Open to students entering 6th grade
Please call to register by March 7, 2007
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A R T S
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A Woman’s Hands Exhibit
The Smithtown Township Arts
Council is pleased to announce
an exhibition and sale in celebration of Women’s History Month
beginning Saturday, February 24.
Public audiences are invited to
attend the Opening Reception
from 2-4 p.m., which will feature
the musical talents of Smithtown
High School East pianists Lucas
and Alexander Spangher. In addition to piano, Lucas and
Alexander are also accomplished
cello and bass players. Both were
selected to play at Saratoga this
response of artists to this exhibition demonstrates the timeliness
of an exhibition that deals with
women and their pursuits.
A WOMAN’S HANDS will run
through March 24 at the Mills
Pond House Gallery, 660 Route
25A, St. James. Admission is free.
Gallery hours are Monday
through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.;
Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon-5
p.m. Visit www.stacarts.org for
further information or call 631862-6575.
summer and both are first chair
players in Long Island String
Festival Association
A WOMAN’S HANDS seeks to
present the works of artists who,
taking the hands of their subject,
focus on the intersection of a
woman’s work and women’s history. The artists in this exhibit
used a variety of media including
drawing, painting and sculpture
to focus on the practices of
women, from the role of the
mother, to artisans from around
the world. The overwhelming
Openings Still Available for Winter Art Classes
Smithtown Township Arts
Council is now accepting registrations for their winter art classes. A variety of classes for children and adults will be offered in
throughout the year, with classes,
designed to reach aspiring artists
from age three through adult.
All classes are designed to
encourage children and adults to
explore their creative selves. Call
862-6575 to request a brochure
and additional information. All
classes are held at the Mills Pond
House, 660 Route 25A, in St.
James.
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A R T S
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Winter Art Classes
continued from previous page
Classes are taught by
Professional Artists and
Educators!
WINTER ADULT CLASSES
ALL AGES Beginner Knitting
Workshop
with Gabrielle Moisan
Saturdays: 3:15-5 p.m.
Session 4: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24,
3/31
Ages:
8-adult
Fee:
$90 Class Fee +
$15 Materials Fee
This is a great class for family
time! Grandmas, bring your
grandkids. Girlfriends, bring
your boyfriends. Mom and
daughter bonding. Not part of a
pair? No worries! Everyone is
welcome to this fun and creative
workshop.
Egg Decorating
with Jill Amorosano
Saturday, 3/10 Age: 6-9
Sunday, 3/11 Age: 10-16
Time:
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Fee:
$40 Class Fee +
$12 Materials Fee
We will create a Ukrainian egg
while learning about its origin
and use of symbols. We will
decoupage and make a version
of a Faberge egg.
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Make Floral Bouquet Cup Cakes
with The Baking Coach
Monday, 3/12
10 a.m.-12 noon
Fee:
$20 Class Fee +
$10 Materials Fee
Create a beautiful floral bouquet
with cup cakes.
WINTER CHILDREN’S CLASSES
Arts and Crafts Preschool
with Gabrielle Moisan
Saturdays: 10 a.m.-12 noon
Session 3: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24,
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Preschoolers will love this gluey,
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Make Floral Bouquet Cup Cakes
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Saturday, 3/10
Age: 5-8 9-11 a.m.
Age: 9-12 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m.
Age: 13-18 1:30-3:30 p.m.
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A R T S
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Sixth Annual Naughty Night Out Set for Saturday, March 3
The Smithtown Historical
Society invites you to their Sixth
Annual Naughty Night Out - A
Prohibition Era Party on Saturday,
March 3, 2007 at 8 p.m.
The festivities will be held at
the Smithtown Landing Country
Club in Smithtown and will
include casino games and bootleg beverages with an open bar, a
hot buffet, and music by Jim
Lowe. There will be a Chinese
auction, door prizes and a Vegas
slot machine will also be raffled
off. Black tie optional and period
dress is encouraged.
Tickets to the Naughty Night
Out will to benefit the Smithtown
Historical Society and are $125
per person, which also includes
$200 in casino money. Please
send your name, address, phone
and email along with your check
made payable to the Smithtown
Historical Society; mail to:
Smithtown Historical Society Naughty Night Out, 5 North
Country Road, Smithtown NY
11787. For further information,
call 265-6768 or visit their website at
www.smithtownhistorical.org.
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A R T S
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E N T E R T A I N M E N T
On Stage 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.
Ticket prices range from $22$30, group rates available. Call
the box office at 724-3700 for
reservations.
2007 SEASON
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
March 3-25, 2007
FOREVER PLAID
The New York musical comedy
hit Forever Plaid is the deliciously funny and charming story of
“The Plaids,” a classic 1950s allmale singing group, who were
killed in a car crash on their way
to their first big gig!
Tickets: $26-$30
March 31-April 29, 2007
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
Ukrainian milkman Tevye
clings desperately to the old
Jewish traditions while all around
him the world changes, day by
day. His three daughters marry
men he considers more and more
unacceptable, and the ruling
Russian
government’s
antiSemitism threatens to drive him
from his home.
Tickets: $26-$30
May 12 - June 3, 2007
STEEL MAGNOLIAS
The stage version of the 1989
award-winning film about the
funny, touching and eternal
bonds of six Southern women
and their families.
Tickets: $24.-$28
June 16-July 22, 2007
OKLAHOMA!
The story of cowboy Curly
McLain and his romance with
farmer girl Laurey Williams. Their
love is challenged by Laurey’s
threatening farmhand, Jud Fry,
and much of the play follows the
contest between Curly and Jud for
Laurey’s affections. A comic subplot follows Laurey’s friend, Ado
Annie Carnes and her onagain/off-again relationship with
cowboy Will Parker.
Tickets: $26-$30
August 4-September 9, 2007
JOSEPH and the AMAZING
TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
In this retelling of the Biblical
story, Joseph is a handsome
young man who is his father’s
favorite child, able to interpret
dreams, and the bearer of an
amazing coat.
Tickets: $26-$30
Sept. 22-Oct. 21, 2007
SWEENEY TODD
Benjamin
Barker,
alias
Sweeney Todd, returns to London
after being deported to find out
what happened to his wife and
child at the hands of Judge
Turpin. When he learns of their
terrible fate he joins fortunes with
Mrs. Nellie Lovett, the baker
downstairs from his barbershop,
and sets out to seek revenge.
Tickets: $26-$30
Subscription plans available at
substantial savings. Call the box
office at 724-3700 more information.
Become a member and save
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membership is $75 and a lifetime
membership is $300. Benefits
include additional 10% discount
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We will accept any brand, but do
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also gratefully accept dry dog food,
and canned dog and cat food.
You can bring your donations to us
during the hours of 1-7 p.m. weekdays and 12 noon- 5 p.m. on weekends.
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A R T S
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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 per-
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formances. 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
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p.m. on Saturday. For further
information about Art Gallery
shows call 632-7240.
The Department of Music features numerous performances
throughout the year with over
150 FREE recitals. For further
information call the music department at 632-7330.
Upcoming events at Staller
Center at SUNY Stony Brook:
Cirque Eloize - Rain
Saturday, March 3, 8 p.m.
Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m.
Main Stage, $36
Original acrobatic acts are
woven into a magical circus.
A Special Evening
with Whoopi Goldberg
Saturday, March 10, 8 p.m.
Main Stage, $75
Whoopi - up close and personal
Special post performance Staller
Center Benefit Party following
performance – call 632-7469 for
party tickets.
Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra
Saturday, March 17, 8 p.m.
Recital Hall, $36
Renaissance/Jazz
17-member group playing jazz
with classical and world-music
influences.
Swan Lake
Moscow Festival Ballet
Sunday, March 18, 7 p.m.
Main Stage, $36
Glorious music and
choreography.
Gil Shaham and Friends
Brahms Chamber Project
Wednesday, March 21, 8 p.m.
Recital Hall, $40
Romantic music performed by
great musicians.
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble
Sunday, March 25, 7 p.m.
Main Stage, $36
Authentic Hungarian folk music
and dance.
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ARTS
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Staller Center Recital Hall
Free Concert Calendar
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The Department of Music at SUNY at Stony
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for 2007.
Concerts are free unless otherwise noted. All
concerts are held in the Staller Center Recital Hall.
For further information call the Music
Department at 632-7330.
ELECTRONIC & COMPUTER MUSIC
Presented by the University at Stony Brook
Computer Music Studio, Daniel Weymouth,
Director, and the Electronic Music Studio, Daria
Semegen, Director. Concerts are in the Recital
Hall. Admission is free.
Since 1985
WE CATER TO ONE
PARTY AT A TIME!
Packages
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Ear-Fest ........................Tuesday, March 20, 8 p.m.
Electronic Music ..........Thursday, April 12, 8 p.m.
CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER PLAYERS
A stunning array of the music of our own time
from older classics to first performances of newly
composed music. Directed by Eduardo Leandro
and Gilbert Kalish. Concerts are in the Recital
Hall. Admission is free.
Student Composers Concerts
Wednesday, March 14, 8 p.m.
Thursday, April 19, 8 p.m.
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BAROQUE SUNDAYS AT THREE
All Baroque Sundays at Three concerts are performed in the Recital Hall of the Staller Center at 3
p.m. and as is the tradition are offered free of
charge to the public. A small free-will donation is
requested to promote early music at Stony Brook.
Arthur Haas, Music Director
The Poetry of the Baroque Flute
Sunday, February 25, 3 p.m.
Baroque Sundays is proud to present distinguished
alum Sang Joon (Fritz) Park and friends in a
delightful virtuoso performance of French and
German music from the early 18th century.
Harpsichord Dreams ..................March 25, 3 p.m.
Exciting West coast harpsichord wizard, Lorna
Peters, a Stony Brook alum, will present a far-ranging recital of keyboard music from the 17th to the
20th centuries.
Court, Chapel, and Countryside ..April 29, 3 p.m.
Stony Brook Baroque Players in a concert of passionate virtuosity featuring vocal and instrumental
music spanning the entire Baroque age. Don’t
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E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs at Environmental Centers of Setauket-Smithtown
The Environmental Centers of
Setauket-Smithtown will hold the
following programs at the
Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62
Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown
unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required for ALL PROGRAMS. Call 979-6344, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 12 noon
to 4 p.m. on weekends. Check
out their website at www.sweetbriarnc.org.
The Preserve is open every day
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
FALL & WINTER ART CLASSES
Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon
Ongoing
Ages: 9-13 years
Fee: $28, per 2 hour session
The fall series of classes is
taught by Larissa Grass at the
Judith Collester Art Center. This is
a wonderful art program so if
your child has an interest in art,
consider enrolling him or her in
this class. Please call to reserve.
Animal Lovers Needed
Right in your backyard is a beautiful 55-acre woodland preserve adjacent to the Nissequogue River. Sweetbriar Nature
Center is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide nature education and wildlife rehabilitation to local residents.
They are presently looking for volunteers with a love of
nature and wildlife to help take care of their resident animals.
Winter is a tough time for their small staff and any help would
be greatly appreciated.
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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, is located at 1
North Country Road, Smithtown,
265-2072. The Nesconset Branch
is located at 127-20 Smithtown
Blvd., Nesconset, 265-3994. The
Commack Branch is located at 3
Indian Head Road, Commack,
543-0998. The Kings Park Branch
is located at 1 Church Street,
Kings Park, 269-9191. Call for
Library hours.
You may register at the above
phone numbers for all programs.
AARP TAX ASSISTANCE
NESCONSET
Thursdays through April 12
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
KINGS PARK
Wednesdays through April 11
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Assistance is offered by
appointment only. Telephone and
in-person registration for appointments will be accepted on a first
come
first
served
basis.
Appointments are limited by
AARP.
eAudiobooks
Visit the Smithtown Library on
their website at www.smithlib.org
and learn about their FREE downloadable audio books and podcasts. You will have access to
over 1,000 best selling audiobooks, 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. Call the Nesconset branch
at 265-3994 for information.
LIRR TO NEW YORK CITY
Saturdays:
March 10, April 14, May 12,
June 9, July 14, August 11,
September 8, October 13,
November 10, December 8,
2007.
Depart 9 a.m. Smithtown RR
Station
For all ages, kids 5 and under
ride free
Enjoy a day in New York City
on your own. Travel as a group
on the LIRR departing the
Smithtown Railroad Station on
the 9 a.m. train and return on
your own, any time that same
day. You must pre-register and
pay at the main building’s
Circulation Desk. Fee: $8,
roundtrip ticket, NO REFUNDS.
BUS TRIPS
Friends Midtown Secrets
Indoor Walking Tour
Friday, March 23
Bus departs 10:15 a.m.
Returns approx. 7:30 p.m.
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tour of Rockefeller Center, St.
Patrick’s Cathedral, Olympic
Towers and Museum, Carnegie
Hall Museum and Chelsea
Market. Walking is at leisure with
stops for narration. This trip virtually does not leave the confines of
the building interiors except for
boarding
the
bus.
Fee:
Friends/$79; non-members/$84.
NO REFUNDS. Space is limited,
register early.
Friends Central Park Tour with
Lunch at the Boathouse
Restaurant
Monday, April 30
Bus departs 8:30 a.m.
Returns approx. 7:30 p.m.
You will tour various sections
of Central Park with tour guide
extraordinaire Sheila Evans.
Explore the Secret Gardens, one
of the park’s “hidden gems,:” and
other surprise treasures. You will
also stop at the Time Warner
building. Trip requires leisure
walking. A fabulous lunch is
planned at the Boathouse
Restaurant in Central Park on the
only lake in Manhattan. Fee:
Friends/$102;
non-members/$107. NO REFUNDS. Space
is limited, register early.
AUTHORS ON PARADE
This monthly series featuring a
variety of authors is held at the
Smithtown Branch of the Library
and is hosted by Larry Davidson,
award-winning radio and TV producer. Pick up your FREE tickets
at the Library. Call for additional
info. Space is limited.
FOOD FOR LIFE NUTRITION
AND COOKING CLASSES
Food for Life classes will be
held at the Nesconset Branch of
the Library on Thursdays,
February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22
from 6:30-8 p.m. February 22:
Replacing Meat; March 1:
Planning Healthy Meals; March
8: Antioxidants and Phytochemicals; March 15: Immune Boosting Foods; March 22: Maintain-
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
ing a Healthy Weight. Learn how
a healthy diet can protect you
from cancer and help regain your
health once cancer has been
diagnosed. Call to register.
L.I. SOUND STUDY
Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m.
An introduction to the LI
Sound Study and what actions the
state and federal governments are
taking to clean up the Sound.
Program will be held at the
Smithtown branch of the Library.
Call to register.
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E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 57
COOKING WITH
CHEF ARMAND
Monday, February 26, 6:30-8:30
p.m.
Chef Armand, author of
Chicken Wings Across America
and The Adirondack Cuisine
Cookbook will demonstrate winter comfort foods at the
Smithtown Library. Tasting will
follow demonstration. There is a
$7 fee due at time of registration.
Call for further info.
HOW TO USE ONLINE
GENEALOGY RESOURCES
Tuesday, February 27, 7 p.m.
Want to trace your roots but
have no idea where to begin? Join
librarian Fern Guttman for a
demonstration of the ancestry
Library Education database and
learn about other useful genealo-
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gy websites at the Smithtown
library. Call to register.
MEDITATION
Wednesday, February 28,
10:30-11:30 a.m.
An experienced teacher will
show you how meditation can
reduce stress and relive anxiety at
the Nesconset branch of the
Library. Call to register.
NYS ADULT BOATING
SAFETY COURSE
March 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 22,
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Learn the rules of the road,
boat handling, “trailering”, aids
to navigation, distress signals and
many other boating safety related
topics. This FREE six-week course
is N.Y.S. and U.S. Coast Guard
approved. An exam will be given
at the last class. You must attend
all classes to fulfill the hourly
requirement. Call to register.
MEDICARE INFORMATION
Monday, March 12,
10:30 a.m.-12 noon
Are you confused about
Medicare? Are you already in
Medicare? Are you approaching
Medicare? This informative session will help you understand the
maze that is the system at the
Main Branch of the Library. Call
to register.
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Operas will be shown on the
second Wednesday of every other
month at the Smithtown Branch
of the Library. Call for dates and
info and to register.
EVENING MOVIES
AT THE LIBRARY
Come to the Nesconset branch
of the Library at 6:30 p.m. for the
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E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 58
screening a new movie each
month.Call for dates and times.
AFTERNOON MOVIES
AT THE LIBRARY
The Smithtown and Nesconset
branches of the Library will
screen a popular movie each
month. Ali will be shown on
Thursday, February 22 at 1:30
p.m. at the Smithtown branch.
Lassie will be shown on Friday,
February 23 from 2-3:45 p.m. at
the Nesconset Branch of the
Library. Call the library for additional dates, times and titles.
Register for this program.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Register in person 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 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.
Mommy and Me
SMITHTOWN (2 years)
Call for times & dates
NESCONSET (18-35 months)
Call for times & dates
A special time for child and parent/caregiver that incudes free
play and a circle time with stories, songs and finger plays.
Mother Goose Rhymetime
SMITHTOWN (birth-35 months)
Call for times & dates
A children's librarian leads you
and your child in reciting, singing
and reading Mother Goose
rhymes, which are the cornerstones of literature and cultural
heritage.
Pajama Storytime
NESCONSET (3-7 years)
SMITHTOWN (3-6 years)
Call for times & dates
An evening for child and
parent/caregiver that includes stories, finger plays and simple
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continued
songs. Wear your pajamas if you
like.
Craft Fun for 3-5 Year Olds
SMITHTOWN (3-5 years)
Call for times & dates
Preschool craft program with parent/ caregiver.
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
ONGOING
ADULT PROGRAMS
COMPUTER CLASSES
AT THE LIBRARY
The Smithtown Library is currently offering computer courses
at the Main Building that will
help you learn how to use your
computer. Registration is in person and required. Call for schedule and fees.
continued on following page
Stories and Snacks
SMITHTOWN (Entering grades 1-3)
Call for times & dates
Children will listen to a story and
have a snack.
Wonderful Ones
SMITHTOWN (12-23 months)
Call for times & dates
Rhymes, songs and playtime with
parent/caregiver.
Second Step
SMITHTOWN (3 years)
Wednesdays:
February, 28, March 7, 14
10-11 a.m.
Stories, a craft and toys are used
to encourage recognition of
color, sequence, shape and numbers.
Three Year Old Story Time
SMITHTOWN (3 years)
Mondays:
February 26, March 5, 12, 19
10:30-11 a.m.
Stories, songs and finger plays
with parent/caregiver.
Picture Book Story Time
SMITHTOWN (4-5 years)
Tuesdays:
February 27, March 6, 13, 20
11-11:30 a.m.
Stories, songs and finger plays.
Children attend unaccompanied.
Seashore Safari
NESCONSET (grades 2-5)
Wednesday, February 28
4:30-5 p.m.
Children will observe the live
marine creatures that can be
found on the beaches of L.I. and
will have a hands-on time with
each as well.
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E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 61
FREE BLOOD PRESSURE
SCREENINGS
A registered nurse will conduct
Free Blood Pressure Screenings at
The Smithtown Library on the
second Wednesday of each
month from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15
p.m. Information and answers to
questions concerning hypertension, heart disease and nutrition
will be addressed.
No appointment is needed. For
further information, call 2652072, ext. 208.
ADULT WRITERS’ GROUP
This series is the perfect opportunity for anyone who has the
burning desire to write, but has
trouble getting started or would
like to receive constructive feedback from fellow writers. The
group is scheduled to meet the
first Tuesday of every month.
Compare ideas on writing as well
as give and receive advice, while
having fun in the process. Call for
dates and times.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Meets on Thursday mornings at
10:15 a.m. at the Smithtown
Branch. Call for dates and additional info.
Call the Nesconset Branch for
dates, times and additional info.
POETRY READING
You are invited to enjoy readings by seasoned poets; and
aspiring poets are encouraged to
take this opportunity to share
their own work with others in an
open reading. First Wednesday of
the month at 7 p.m. For additional information call 265-2072, ext.
208.
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HEALTH INSURANCE
COUNSELING FOR SENIORS
The main branch of the
Smithtown Library, in conjunction with the Retired Senior
Volunteer Program, will give free
individual health insurance coun-
seling for seniors on the 2nd and
4th Wednesday of each month.
Call for dates and times.
Appointments are necessary.
Call 265-2072 ext. 208 to set up
an appointment. Some topics
covered will be: Medicare benefits and claims problems,
Medigap insurance, long term
care options, Medicare HMO’s
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E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 62
boards will be provided... all are
welcome. Children under 14
must be accompanied by an
adult. You will meet every other
Tuesday at the Main Branch of the
Smithtown Library from 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. Call for additional
dates. Register for this program.
CROCHET & KNITTING CLUB
The Main Branch of the
Smithtown Library will hold its
Crochet Club, which will meet
twice a month on Mondays from
7 to 8:30 p.m. Continue to work
on your current project or try
something new. Bring your yarn
and hooks and be prepared to
crochet away! Beginners welcome. Call for dates. Please register for this program by calling
265-2072, ext. 208.
CROCHET & KNITTING
In this monthly series, you will
share tips and stitches with others
at the main branch of the library.
The group will meet on
Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to
1:30 p.m. Call 265-2072, ext.
208 for dates and to register.
CROCHET &
KNITTING GROUP
In this monthly series, you will
share tips and stitches with others
at the main branch of the library.
The group will meet on
Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
at the Nesconset branch of the
library. Call 265-2072, ext. 208
for dates and to register.
QUILT AT THE LIBRARY
In this monthly series you can
share and learn about quilting.
The group meets the first Saturday
of the month at the main branch
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for
dates. Please register for this program by calling 265-2072, ext.
208.
DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES
The Smithtown Library offers
two Defensive Driving classes in
conjunction with the New York
State Safety Program. After the
successful completion of this
course, attendees may receive a
discount on their automobile
insurance and point deduction
from existing violations on their
driver’s licenses.
There is a fee of $35 (check or
money order only) which is nonrefundable. Licensed drivers of all
ages are eligible to participate in
this course. Call for dates and
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An AARP Defensive Driving
class will be held at both the
Smithtown
and
Nesconset
branches of the library. There is a
fee of $10 (check or money order
only) which is non-refundable for
drivers 50+ years. Nesconset
branch on Saturday, March 3,
2007, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Call for
additional dates and times.
Register at the Circulation
Desk of the Main Building of the
Smithtown Library. Space is very
limited, registration is on a firstcome first-served basis. Call for
dates and times.
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
the Nesconset Branch. Call to
register.
YOUNG PEOPLE’S POETRY
AND WRITING SERIES
This group will meet the first
Wednesday of the month at the
Smithtown branch of the library
from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join this
group and be encouraged to write
from your feelings, thoughts and
experiences. Bring your poetry
and/or writing and share your
work. Call for dates.
LIBRARY ART GROUP
Come to the Smithtown Branch
of the Library on Thursdays from
11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and join
this group. Work on various art
projects in a relaxed and informal
atmosphere. Call the Library for
supplies needed.
TEEN GAME DAYS
The Library will host Teen
Game Day. Challenge your
friends to a game of Jenga,
Monopoly, Harry Potter Trivia,
Chess, Battleship or any game in
the library’s collection. Music
and food will be provided. Don’t
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Renovating – The Great Long Island Pastime
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• Make a list of what’s needed
to create your perfect home
using existing spaces before
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• Bring in a designer or architect, if needed, to concretize
your goals and do a feasibility
study.
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At the January Home and
Garden Show in Farmingdale a
few weeks ago, I realized once
again how many Long Island
homeowners are renovating. Our
Home Decorating Club booth
was swamped with folks asking
advice on extensions, floor plans
in hand, wanting to make the
home of their dreams out of the
house in which they live.
Perhaps it’s because the slowing
housing market has convinced
folks to stay and fix what they
have rather than buy anew, or
perhaps people are beginning to
realize that investing in their
homes is always a good thing,
whatever the vicissitudes of the
real estate market.
In my seminars and workshops, I often stress “maintenance” as critical to insure that
you’re not hit all at once with
repairs that need to be done.
From a new roof to a kitchen or
bath, it’s a lot easier on your
budget, and life, to “fix what’s
broken” as it arises. It’s clearly a
mistake to wait for multiple projects that may each cost thousands to pile up. If you maintain
your home, it will keep its value
• Get a “ballpark” figure for
costs to determine if renovation or decoration is the proper solution, based on age and
location of house.
• Interview general contractors,
get references, and visit some
of their client’s homes.
• Make sure all contracts spell
out exactly what you are getting, no assumptions. Whatever is not in the contract is not
going to be included.
• Make decisions in a timely
fashion so the contractor won’t
be held up and tempted to
leave your job for another.
• Make sure you make careful
and prudent selections on permanent improvements. They’re
there for the long haul and difficult to change. Wait, if need
be, on replaceable furnishings.
• Most of all, expect some delay
in completion, and plan for
them.
The process may not be easy,
but it’s worth it. Your home, the
way you like it, will give you
years of enjoyment and provide
a positive living environment for
you and your family
• Create a budget spread sheet
and explore appropriate ways
for financing, giving yourself
leeway for extras and overages.
• Establish a realistic time frame
for the project including time
for drawings, filing and permits, etc., as well as the construction/decoration phase.
• Make provisions for where you
will stay while your house is
under siege, ie: trailer (fun for
about two weeks), renting a
nearby house, your mother-inlaws (fun for about
),
or the basement, with a
microwave, hot plate and
bunk beds.
• Leave enough time to plan the
project properly and schedule
for spring, summer or early fall
so you won’t experience
delays related to weather.
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H O M E
&
G A R D E N
REALTY WISE:
Inquiring Minds Want to Know…
by Rita Clous
Q: Dear Realty Wise,
My wife and I recently heard
about a tax program that would
exempt us from paying capital
gains on our house we bought 33
years ago. We paid less than
$100,000 for it then, and we’re
happy that homes on our street
are selling at over 7 figures. We
know about the primary residence exemption of $500,000 for
both of us, but that still means we
have to pay on the additional
$400,000 of increased value. We
have a summer house out East
and want to move into it when I
retire next year. What can you
tell me to help save the $100,000
in taxes we’d have to pay?
A: Dear Soon to Retire,
This really is a question for your
financial advisor, accountant or
attorney so I suggest you ask
them about the 1031 Exchange
Program. A scenario you may discuss is moving into your summer
house now, and rent your St.
James house for at least the next
all you can well in advance of
taking any action.
Q: Dear Realty Wise,
We went to look at houses and
the agent wanted us to sign a
form for every house we looked
at. She said there is a new law.
What’s that all about?
year, categorizing that dwelling
as an investment property on
your taxes. You would then be in
the enviable position of being
able to sell the St. James house
which you lived in two of the past
five years qualifying you and your
wife for the $500,000 primary
residence exemption. Additionally, if you plan to make another
real estate investment with the
extra $400,000 (for example a
winter home in the south which
you rent out, categorizing that as
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hires a real estate agent and their
firm to represent them. At the
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a decision how they want to work
with cooperating agents from
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Sellers Agents or Brokers Agents.
(Simplistic distinction between
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homeowner from actions of the
cooperating broker). So, when
your agent was showing you
houses, she had to disclose to
you how she was representing the
homeowner in each case, and the
only way to prove that she did
disclose is to have it in writing
and signed, which is what the
law requires. (When an agent
represents the buyer, that agent’s
fiduciary responsibility is to the
buyer, which also has to be disclosed and signed.) The law goes
on for varied scenarios. As with
all new things, it is confusing at
first. Under the new law all parties will have a better understanding of how they are represented
right from the beginning. Happy
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H O M E
&
G A R D E N
NATURALLY SPEAKING:
It’s Time to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring
by June A. Liardi
It is almost March, daylight
savings time begins, there is St.
Patrick’s Day and wonderful
spring happens on the 21st. It is
the month of green.
Start your heat-loving vegetable and flower seeds now. If
the soil is not too wet, you can
plant some garden peas on the
17th, the sweetest ones are said
to be those planted on St.
Patrick’s Day.
Poke around in your garden
beds to see what is coming up. As
bulbs and perennials emerge,
gently rake back the winter
mulch you applied. Remove it as
you see new growth appear.
Nightly temperatures should
remain above freezing before you
remove the mulch completely.
We cannot do planting outside,
q
but you can plan out the garden.
A kitchen garden just outside the
kitchen door is good. If there is
not a space, you can always construct a raised bed or plant in
containers. Tomatoes, peppers,
lettuce, and herbs including edible flowers are a nice mix.
How about a tepee of sunflowers (which the children will love)
or a wall of pole beans, liven up
your front walk with a row of
beautiful eggplants, or cover your
plain fence with colorful morning
glories.
You should get your soil ready
for planting. Here are some ways
to have healthy, chemical-free
soil. Get used to the fact that
there will be bugs in the garden.
It is where they live. But in a
healthy garden the good bugs can
help to keep the bad bugs at bay.
In the meantime, plant a few
extra plants for the bugs.
Begin to compost. It is one of
the very best ingredients for your
garden soil. Until you can make
enough of your own, buy some
labeled “100% organic.”
Enrich your soil with the compost, some manure and some
peat moss. Add some rock powders in too, such as rock phosphate, green sand and Azomite.
These are all available at garden
centers. Till all these materials
into the soil.
Pick the right type of plants.
Read labels, do some homework.
If a plant is not right for your area
or not good for your gardening
expertise, move on to another
type.
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H O M E
continued
Make sure to mulch. Use
shredded bark, chips or leaves, or
other organic debris such as hay
or untreated grass clippings. The
mulch helps to keep moisture in,
keeps weeds away and further
enriches the soil as it breaks
down.
Once your soil is established,
you should not need any additional fertilizer other than the
springtime top dressing of compost.
Aeration is essential for healthy
soil. Healthy soil is 25% air. Try
not to step or stand on your planting area, this compacts the soil
further. Just use a garden fork to
make holes in the soil, eight inches deep. Lawns and annuals such
as vegetables which do not have
deep, extensive root systems will
especially benefit from aeration.
Use natural pest control.
Companion planting, where one
plant benefits another is also
helpful. Encourage or buy beneficial insects for your garden. Lady
bugs and praying mantis are two
good ones. Don’t be too eager to
kill off bugs until you understand
what they are and what they do.
Try and rotate your edible
crops. Each plant takes different
nutrients from the soil. Give the
soil a season to replenish itself.
Winter cover crops can help also.
Keep weeds at bay. They steal
water and nutrients from your
plants. It is a easier, of course, to
remove them when they are
small, and do your weeding after
a good rain.
Water your garden consistently, not too much, not too little.
Soaker hoses or drip systems are
better than sprinklers. Water on
the leaves can encourage fungus
and a lot of water is also wasted
through evaporation.
Plant a variety of tress, shrubs,
vegetables and flowers. Leave a
section of your property ‘wild,’
leave a brush pile for wildlife to
hide in. Create an environment to
draw beneficial insects, birds and
&
G A R D E N
other animals. Create your own
wildlife habitat. We do have to
allshare this beautiful planet.
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Editor’s Note:
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30 years, is a wife and mother of three
sons. June will be writing articles on gardening, nature related craft projects and
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MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING
S A V V Y
MONEY MATTERS:
Should Changes at
“The Fed”
Affect How You Invest?
by Scott Posner
It’s been a long time since someone other than
Alan Greenspan has served as chairman of the
Federal Reserve Board of Governors. In fact,
Greenspan has been at his current job since 1987.
But in a few weeks, we’ll see a “changing of the
guard” as Ben Bernanke takes the helm at the Fed.
This is big news for economists and policymakers,
but what about individual investors? How will you
be affected by the emergence of a new Fed chairman?
Before you can answer that question, you need to
be somewhat familiar with what the Federal
Reserve does, particularly its ability to contract or
expand the money supply. For example, if the
Federal Reserve feels that inflation is heating up, it
may raise the federal funds rate, a key short-term
interest rate. This causes borrowing to become
more expensive, so consumers are more likely to
save money, instead of spending it. In theory, this
reduction in demand will lead to less upward pressure on prices, thereby bringing inflation under
control. And lately, inflationary fears have been on
the minds of the Federal Reserve’s governors,
because the Fed has raised the federal funds rate 12
times from June 2004 through November 2005.
Of course, Alan Greenspan could not take these
actions by himself; he needed to get agreement
from the other Federal Reserve governors. And the
same will be true with Ben Bernanke. Nonetheless,
the Federal Reserve chairman does wield considerable power; when testifying before Congress,
Greenspan’s mere words had the power to move
markets.
Still, as an investor, you probably shouldn’t place
undue emphasis on what the Federal Reserve chairman says, or what actions the Fed takes. You need
to look beyond short-term events and make moves
that can help you in the long run. Here are two
ideas to consider:
• Consistently diversify your holdings. When the
Federal Reserve raises interest rates, some industries, such as housing and construction, may be
adversely affected, while others, such as healthcare and energy, may actually benefit. But you’d
find it almost impossible– and quite costly – to
constantly juggle your portfolio in response to rising or falling interest rates. Consequently, you’ll
be much better off by building a diversified portfolio containing many different types of stocks,
along with other investments, such as bonds and
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F I N A N C I A L
S A V V Y
MORTGAGE MATTERS:
Buying Your First Home
by Ann Mondrone
If you are currently renting a
home or apartment and have said
to yourself, “I am throwing my
money away every month for rent
and have nothing to show for it,”
you are right; and today, with the
incredible availability of financing options for first time buyers,
there is more reason than ever to
take that step to becoming a
homeowner.
The greatest challenge to first
time homebuyers has always
been the down payment.
Changes in recent years that
include the availability of low
and “no down payment” programs have removed that obstacle. Buyers with reasonable credit histories can obtain “100%
financing” with income checks,
and sometimes without, if
employment has been stable.
Maybe you think that financing
100% of a purchase will cause
payments to be too large to handle. Consider this – a monthly
payment for a 100% $400,000
mortgage would run today
approximately $3,300 per month
with $6,000 in property taxes. If
your income taxes represent 30%
of your income, your annual
income tax savings would be
over $10,000 per year. That is
because all of the mortgage interest (approximately $28,000) and
all of the property taxes ($6,000)
are tax deductible. That $10,000
savings is $833.33 per month,
making the $3,300 per month
less than $2,500 per month – not
an uncommon monthly rental
payment! Always check with
your tax advisor to review your
personal situation and your
potential savings.
Conventional wisdom has
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through ownership of real estate.
Considering the average property
value appreciation on Long Island
has been well in excess of
1,000% in the past 20-30 years,
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F I N A N C I A L
S A V V Y
PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE:
Importance of Life Insurance Protection After Retirement
by Lawrence Glazer, CLU
There is a prevalent notion
among retirees that they no
longer need the same life insurance coverage they had while
they were working. Many surrender or reduce their insurance
policies when they retire, leaving
just enough to cover funeral
expenses. The logic may be that
the mortgage is paid off, the kids
are grown, and college tuition
bills have been taken care of. But
in reality, many of the same
financial responsibilities – such
as food, transportation, and medical care – continue in retirement
and these needs must now be met
on a reduced income. Many people also plan to enjoy traveling
and hobbies during retirement,
which may actually increase normal expenses. And it still remains
important to provide financial
security for loved ones in the
future.
How Much
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With inflation, the value of
money depreciates. While simply
preserving retirement money provides some measure of safety, it
may make greater financial sense
to build on assets, so that the
value of money actually increases
in proportion to the changing
worth of the dollar. A wellthought-out financial plan usually
allows a retiree to stay ahead of
inflation and protect hard-earned
assets, built up over years of careful management and consideration. And permanent life insurance can be an important part of
such a plan.
Continuing Need
It is important to remember
why you may have bought permanent life insurance in the first
place. Perhaps you sought financial security. Maybe you wanted
to ensure that if something were
to happen to you, the people that
depended on you would be provided for adequately. The truth is,
the original reasons for buying life
insurance protection are likely
just as relevant as they were years
ago. Personal needs may change
after retirement, but they do not
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have finances that will last during
this longer life. The reality of living in retirement for as long as 30
years may create the vital need to
keep policies in force that maintain adequate insurance protection, while freeing up dollars for
the well-deserved things you
require or want.
That’s why retaining your
insurance protection in retirement can be important. The cash
value of a permanent life insurance policy will accumulate on a
tax-deferred basis and you may
access this cash value in the case
of an unforeseen emergency or
opportunity.* And, as you live
longer, the cash value of your
permanent policy continues to
accumulate. Having worked so
hard to reach retirement, don’t
you and your family deserve to
have the financial protection you
need?
This information is not to be
construed as tax, legal or financial advice. Consult your own
professional advisors for such
advice.
*Policy loans will accrue interest
and reduce the death benefit.
Editor’s Note: Lawrence Glazer, CLU,
a St. James resident, is a New York Life
Insurance Company Agent and can provide additional information on insurance
and other financial products that can be
used to help you prepare for the future.
Call him at 391-3490.
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E D U C A T I O N
Is It Too Late to Apply to College?
by Heidi Contreras,
M.S. Education
If you are one of the many seniors who have decided to put the
whole college search off until
after the holidays, guess what?
The time has come. Although you
may have closed yourself off to
some of the more selective
schools, let’s face it, those deadlines have come and gone, but
there are still many options out
there for you.
If you are serious about
becoming a college freshman this
fall, there is no more time to
waste. At this point, you have
two options: 1) colleges and universities that work under a rolling
admissions policy; 2) your local
community college.
Schools that follow a rolling
admissions policy generally do
not have a formal or official dead-
line. These schools process applications as they are received and
make decisions accordingly.
Although applications may be
accepted later than schools with
official deadlines, there is still a
chance that programs may close,
classes may fill, and housing may
no longer be available.
A fast way to find colleges that
work under rolling admissions is
through the internet. For example, The Princeton Review web
site offers a list of approximately
200 schools that follow this policy. Local schools such as Long
Island University – CW Post and
St. John’s University are just two
of many rolling-admissions
schools in the tri-state area.
There are also numerous schools
outside of the metropolitan area.
For more detailed admissions
information, you should always
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essence, applying on-line is your
best option (when available). Be
sure, however, to print out a
copy of all correspondence.
If you should get closed out of
a program or you are not certain
about where you want to go or
what you want to study, your
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extremely diverse population of
students. This could be a great
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by taking general education
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I N
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S C H O O L S
St. James United Methodist Nursery School Happenings
The
St.
James
United
Methodist Nursery School, located at 532 Moriches Road in St.
James, hosted the puppet show
“Mr Mouse Saves the Princess”
by Katies Puppets in January.
Children and adults enjoyed and
participated in the show making
their own puppets afterwards.
Proceeds of the event went to
help defer Nursery School main-
tenance costs.
Mr.Red Morgan, a member of
the St. James United Methodist
Church, brought his homemade
working train display to show the
children.
St. James United Methodist
Nursery School, a nonprofit
organization, has openings for 3and 4-year-olds in a nurturing
environment. With beautiful
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NURSERY SCHOOL
532 Moriches Road
St. James, NY 11780
(631) 584-9555
Pearl Skelaney, Director
rooms and a fenced playground,
the children enjoy academic and
social activities, healthy snacks
and a handwriting without tears
program. And potty training is
NOT required to register.
All are welcome to visit. For
further information about the St.
James United Nursery School
program, please call 584-9555.
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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.
Maintaining Blood Sugar Levels
Maintaining healthy, normal blood
sugars is important to your overall
health because of the negative impact
that high blood sugar levels can cause
on the body. It is important to maintain
a healthy blood sugar level. Your
blood sugar level is determined by
how much carbohydrate you eat, how
rapidly your body breaks carbohydrates down into simple sugars and
absorbs these sugars into the bloodstream and finally, by how rapidly your
cells uptake the sugar from the blood.
HOW TO MAINTAIN
BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS
1) Consume Good Carbohydrates.
Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy. We need carbohydrates because they provide us
with energy, fiber and select nutrients
that are only available from these
foods. Carbohydrates are broken down
in the intestines to their counterparts,
glucose, fructose and galactose. Once
broken down, they are absorbed
through the intestinal wall into the
bloodstream. The rate at which these
digested sugars are absorbed into the
bloodstream is what determines the
rate at which and how your blood
sugar levels rise.
Not all carbohydrates are created
equal. There are good carbohydrates
and there are carbohydrates that
should only be consumed in moderation. Good carbohydrates include
fruits, vegetables and whole grain
foods because they are loaded with
vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemivals which all promote optimal
health. Carbohydrates that should be
limited include foods high in simple
sugars and low in fiber and nutrients,
such as sweets, chips, crackers and
other processed foods.
Overall there are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex.
Simple carbohydrates are absorbed
very easily from the intestine into the
bloodstream and as a result, have the
most rapid effect on blood sugar levels. Foods containing simple carbohydrates include processed items such
as cookies, candies, and chips. Fruits
contain natural simple and complex
carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates, which include fiber and starches, take longer to break down in the
intestine and thus are absorbed into
the bloodstream at a slower rate.
Foods containing complex carbs
include vegetables, whole grains and
beans. The majority of carbohydrate
calories that you consume should
come from complex carbohydrates.
3) Exercise Regularly
Exercise is an excellent tool to help
maintain healthy blood sugar levels
because, similar to insulin, it activates
the cells to absorb sugar from the
blood. The cells use the sugar they
absorb to provide energy, while exercising promotes better blood sugar use
and control.
2) Include Fiber in Your Diet
Fiber is a plant material that is
largely resistant to the body’s digestive
enzymes, so much of it moves through
the intestines and is broken down by
the intestinal flora or bacteria in the
colon or excreted from the body. A
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Back/Leg Pain (Sciatica, Disc Problems)
Neck/Arm Pain (Numbness, Tingling)
Whiplash injuries
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I N
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S C H O O L S
Emmy Award Winning Writer, Film Maker and Author,
Speaks at The Knox School
Emmy Award winning writer,
film maker and author Dennis
Watlington recently addressed the
students at The Knox School in St.
James at an all-school assembly
in honor of Martin Luther King
Day.
Watlington, who has written
for Vanity Fair, the New York
Times, and American Way, spoke
to the school about the opportunities given to him at an early age
when he was selected to be a part
of a neighborhood boys club program that groomed ghetto children to receive scholarships to
exclusive private schools. He
went on to attend the Hotchkiss
School and later attended New
York University.
Watlington spoke on how his
life has been riddled with bouts of
drug addiction, when during the
early eighties, he succumbed to
crack. After several months, he
entered rehab and later took
advantage of the opportunity to
chronicle his traumatic tale in
“Between the Cracks” for Vanity
Fair magazine. HBO picked up
the article and Watlington was
hired to write the screenplay for
the company.
He spoke on how Martin
Luther King would be proud to
Pictured from L-R: David Siudzinski, Kelvin Kong, Ted Park, Dennis
Watlington, Kaeli Kramer, Natalia Cozien-Crenesse and Antonio
Miranda.
look at this room of such diverse
individuals with differing backgrounds sitting together, laughing
together and studying together.
Antonio Miranda, a 7th grade student at Knox, said “It was exciting
to meet someone who came from
The Boys Club, the same program
that I came from and to hear him
say don’t worry about what other
people say, keep doing what you
have to do. It was special to me
and it gave me more incentive to
keep working hard.”
Mr. Watlington stayed for
lunch with several students after
the assembly. Kelvin Kong, the
10th grade class president, noted,
“He was a really positive guy. He
has experienced many negative
things but has managed to maintain his positive outlook. I admire
that.”
Mr. Watlington will be returning to Knox for a reading and
book signing of his autobiography
Chasing America on February 23
at 7 p.m.
The Knox School, founded in
1904, is a coeducational, college-preparatory, independent
school for boarding and day students in grades 6-12. For more
information on the school or the
book signing, visit the school’s
web site at www.knoxschool.org
or call 686-1600.
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT SP&J SCHOOL... Santa Claus visited
the 3-day Nursery class at Sts. Philip and James School in St.
James. Each child got to sit on Santa's lap and tell him their
wishes. The children celebrated with a nativity performance and
refreshments. The class also recognized the season by decorating
their Christmas tree with new mittens and gloves which were
later donated to needy Long Island children.
Photographs by Ingrid Hamilton
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S C O U T
N E W S
BROWNIE TROOP 3675 DOES
COMMUNITY SERVICE...
Girl Scout Brownie Troop 3675 from St.
James Elementary completed two community
service projects this holiday season. Pictured
here in the Ormond Garden at St. James
Elementary, the girls collected holiday decorations and spent an afternoon decorating for
the Beautification Committee of the St. James
Elementary PTA. Pictured (L-R): Courtney File,
Danielle Flugman, Jessie Flugman, Maria
Impastato, Christine Montesano, Ashley
Delhaye and Julia Marullo. Leaders Kim
Flugman and Diane Delhaye were proud of
their Girl Scouts. The girls also went
Christmas caroling on Deepwells Lane in St.
James. The girls asked homeowners to buy
particular items for 30+ nursing home residents at St. James Healthcare on Moriches
Roads. The girls then sang their carols and
collected all 30 gifts for the “adopted” nursing home residents. Special thanks go out to
all the homeowners on Deepwells Lane who
participated in this charitable endeavor.
SCOUTS SPREAD
HOLIDAY CHEER...
Boy Scouts from Wolf Den #8,
Pack 228 from St. James, sang
Christmas carols for the seniors
at The Islandia. Pictured (L-R)
are: Connor, Michael, Thomas,
Dominic, Gregory, Anthony,
and Hunter.
SCOUTS ARE
BOWLED OVER...
Boy Scouts from Pack 228,
Wolf Den #8 of St. James,
went bowling in order to earn
their Sport elective. Pictured
(L-R) top row: Connor, Thomas,
Vincent, Anthony; bottom row:
Bobby, James, Dominic,
Gregory, and Michael.
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S P O R T S
A WINNING SEASON...
Congratulations to the Girls Nesaquake Middle School Volleyball team. They were undefeated throughout the
2006-2007 season.
Ten Star All Star and Bryan Adrian Basketball Camps
Registration is now open for
the Ten Star All Star Summer
Basketball Camp and the Bryan
Adrian Summer Basketball Camp.
The Ten Star All Star Summer
Basketball Camp is by invitation
only. Boys and girls ages 10-19
are eligible to apply.
Past participants include:
Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan,
Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse,
Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison.
Camp locations include:
Arizona, California, Colorado,
Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina,
South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
and Virginia.
Registration is also open for the
29th Annual Bryan Adrian
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and girls ages 6-18 are eligible.
All skill levels are welcome.
Locations include: Arizona,
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Congratulations!
Master Jimmy Bonfiglio
of Excel Karate Academy
on his induction into the
World Professional Martial Arts Organization
Great Grandmaster Aaron Banks
2007 Hall of Fame
A special Thank You to
Shihan Robert Ornes
of St. James
for the nomination of
Sensei Jimmy
for Shorin Ryu Instructor
of the Year
Madison Square Garden
Sunday, January 28, 2007
With heartfelt love, admiration
and pride from your
St. James family & friends.
The Napolitanos
The LaGregas
The Pollichinos
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and the Doctors of
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Wonderful, Wonderful Water
by Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio
Water is vital to wellness, and
drinking enough water can even
help you maintain a healthy
weight. Water is essential for
every function of the body. It is
needed for the digestion of food,
to convert food to energy and to
rid your body of waste. It even
helps you look healthy by keeping skin hydrated and glowing.
Just make sure it’s from a pure,
clean source.
Bothered by a food craving?
Try drinking some water instead
of giving into it. You may just be
dehydrated.
Feeling tired and a bit cranky?
Your body may be telling you that
it is experiencing difficulties in
functioning without enough
water.
Troubled by constipation?
Increase water consumption on a
steady basis to help keep you
more regular.
Tips for getting 6 to 8 glasses
or more of water a day:
• Have a glass of water when
you first get up each day.
• Try to drink 4 ounces of water
every hour throughout the day.
• Prepare for exercise by hydrating with water before you
begin.
• Sip water while exercising to
replace what is lost as you
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For more information, call the
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Chamber of Commerce. For further information, call 979-9854.
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perspire in order to keep your
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Cold Weather Can Mean Frostbite
by Jim Winter
Winter sports enthusiasts participate in a variety of activities,
such as downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, camping, ice fishing, ice
skating and snowmobiling – even
just frolicking in the yard with
family and friends. Most people
who are spending a great deal of
time outdoors are adequately
dressed and stay in properly
marked areas. Even so, a pleasant
day outside in the cold and snow,
or getting trapped unexpectedly
by bad weather, can lead to frostbite.
Frostbite affects areas of the
body that are exposed to the
cold, such as cheeks, nose, ears,
fingers and toes. Frostbite has
three stages of progression:
wear warm layers, keep dry, consume liquids and carbohydrates
and seek shelter and warmth at
the first sign of numbness. A little
advance preparation will help
make all those winter activities
safer and more fun.
Editor’s Note: Jim Winter is a State Farm
Insurance Agent, located at 320 Lake
Avenue in St. James. He has over 30
years experience with State Farm, the
last 14 as an agent serving the insurance
needs of St. James. Jim’s office offers
auto, home, life, disability and business
insurance as well as financial products.
He can be reached at 584-5929.
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• Frostnip – An individual may
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very white and soft. No blistering occurs. There is no permanent damage and may be
reversed by soaking in warm
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• Superficial frostbite – Blistering
may occur; the skin feels
numb, waxy and frozen. Ice
crystals form in the skin cells
while the rest of the skin
remains flexible.
• Deep frostbite – This is the
most serious stage where blood
vessels, muscles, tendons,
nerves and bone may be
frozen. This can lead to permanent damage, blood clots and
gangrene in the most severe
cases. There is no feeling in the
affected area and no blistering.
At this stage serious infection
and loss of limbs occur frequently.
According to the American
Red Cross, thousands of people
experience frostbite every winter.
Cold weather enthusiasts should
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Treating Headaches with Physical Therapy
by Karen Correia, PT, PhD
If you are reluctant to take
medication for your headaches
you may be interested in learning
about causes of headaches that
may be far-removed from your
head and neck. The sketch
shown was developed from years
of clinical experience treating
headaches due to a variety of
musculoskeletal problems. In
fact, headaches may be relieved
by treating injuries of the head,
the toes and many places inbetween.
Headaches are often caused by
increased muscle tension. This
tension is due to overloading
neck and head muscles as the
body tries to compensate for poor
posture, stress, or something else.
That something else may be loss
of function of muscles and joints
below the neck perhaps due to an
injury or disease such as arthritis.
Here’s what happens: with a loss
in function, your body is working
really hard at keeping you working or playing. At some point,
your body runs out of options and
reports headache pain: an alarm
that says do something. Over-thecounter pain medication may
relieve symptoms in the shortterm. However, your body will
continue to signal pain until you
do something to prevent the
headache such as change your
posture or decrease your stress.
When home remedies aren’t suc-
Illustration by
Kayla Mattes
cessful, pain speaks up and urges
you to seek professional help.
Why didn’t anyone ever refer
me to physical therapy for my
headaches? It takes a thorough
search of the muscles and joints
of the body to find old problems
that may be contributing to
headaches. The gatekeepers of
physical therapy, medical doctors, are not as experienced as
physical therapists at palpating
and discovering musculoskeletal
compensations and old injuries.
As a patient, you may open the
discussion with your physician on
the potential benefits of physical
therapy for your headaches.
To be effective, physical thera-
py intervention for headaches
requires the combination of a
skilled physical therapist and a
compliant patient. A skilled therapist will determine the cause of
your headaches and use handson skills, postural education,
exercise, etc., to restore tissue to
its original function. A compliant
patient will be committed to correcting postures, performing specific exercises and minimizing
stress in their life.
Return to the illustration and
see if you’ve ever experienced
the injuries or pain symptoms
shown. If so, there may be a solution for your headaches that
includes treatment to other parts
of your body in addition to your
head or neck. Consult your physician and locate a skilled physical
therapist to help identify the
cause of your headaches. Just as
in other aspects of healthcare,
there is greater success in treating
the cause of a problem rather
than the symptoms.
Editor’s Note: Karen Correia, PT, PhD of
Kare Therapeutics, has been treating
orthopedic movement abnormalities for
15 years. She has taught physical therapy at Stony Brook University and Touro
College. Dr. Correia has been measuring
and analyzing movement for 25 years
and has published her research in professional journals. Her primary interests
are foot and ankle disorders as they re
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B E A U T Y
T I P S
Hair Reflects Your Persona
by Lucia Gabriela Navarrete
Hair is composed of strong
structural protein called keratin.
This is the same kind of protein
that makes up the nails and the
outer layer of skin. Hair is actually dead (non-living) material
when it leaves the scalp. This
concept is one of the reasons
why, in the past, people abused
their hair with chemicals and did
not take proper precautions or
informed aftercare.
What I know as a professional
is that living or non-living things
are exposed to different conditions, temperatures, chemicals
and elements that affect and
change its condition or performance. That’s why you are responsible for how your hair, nails,
skin, body, and eyes look right
now.
Any cell or structure from your
body can tell a lot about you –
similar to the way trees tell their
age. Another example is ice. Ice
can tell the amount of carbon
dioxide, nitrogen or oxygen in the
past centuries or millenniums.
The police and FBI use hair, nails
and skin as evidence to solve
crimes, because, believe or not,
whatever you do, your body is
going to have a chemical record
of it. Hair can tell who you are,
how you live and what you go
through.
Below the surface of the skin is
the hair root, which is enclosed
within a hair follicle. At the base
of the hair follicle is the dermal
papilla. The dermal papilla is fed
by the bloodstream, which carries nourishment to produce new
hairs. Blood carries everything
you eat, drink and take in. Many
people come to the salon to look
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B E A U T Y
continued
Try to stop smoking: Well, we
all know that smoking is not good
for you. If you have gray or blond
hair, smoke makes your hair look
dull and less shiny, not to mention yellowing.
T I P S
Editor’s Note:
Lucia Gabriela is a colorist and make-up artist at Paul James Salon, 556 North
Country Road in St. James. As a former colorist at Nubest Salon and Spa in
Manhasset, she has worked with Artec, Clairol, Matrix and Kerastase. Lucia is
now proficient in Wella and Logics hair color. Her hobbies include exercise,
diet, and environmentalism. Please feel free to request a complimentary
consultation with Lucia at any time, just call 631-862-8622.
Use good products: Using
products with high amounts of
alcohol can damage and dry your
hair. I recommend using shampoo, moisturizing and styling
products rich in proteins and vitamins. When you use moisturizer,
apply it just on the ends for a
good 5-10 minutes. Don’t ever
leave conditioner in your hair
unless it is leave-in conditioner.
When you do that, you are closing the cuticle and the hair cannot breathe, causing breakage.
Use cold water for final rinse:
Hot water opens the cuticle and
prevents the hair from being silky
and shiny. After you get a chemical process or just get your hair
done, request a one minute cool
rinse.
Do not use too much heat:
Now that you know heat opens
the cuticle, try to blow dry/flat
iron/curling iron your hair less.
Do not overheat/overdo one section of your hair because you will
provoke breakage. Attention
blondes: Be careful, your hair
does not have as much protein
and structure in it as nonblondes. This is one of the main
reasons why your hair is sensitive
to everything if you overdo it.
Attention color and perm
clients: When you do a chemical
service like highlights or perm,
the hair will take a minimum of
two weeks to get back in shape,
depending how much you have
done with your hair. Make sure
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C E L E B R A T I O N S
Happy Birthday
lucky?” Love Mom, Dad, Peter,
Emily, Isabella, Sam and Riley.
We join Michael’s family and
friends in wishing him a very
happy birthday.
***
Michael Cholowsky IV
Special birthday wishes go out
to Michael Cholowsky IV of St.
James who just celebrated his
5th birthday on February 18,
2007.
“We love our little superhero
so much. How can we be so
Anthony James Williams of St.
James turned two on December
30, 2006. Anthony is the son of
Tony and Carol Williams and the
grandson of Judith Wimmer, all
of St. James.
Anthony celebrated his second
birthday with his family and
friends and had a great party that
night at The Little Gym in
Smithtown.
Special birthday wishes and
Valentine’s kisses are sent by
Mommy, Daddy and Grandma.
We join Anthony’s family,
friends and neighbors in wishing
him a very happy birthday and
year ahead.
Anthony James Williams
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C E L E B R A T I O N S
Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage
Fifty years ago on November 3, 1956 Bill and Judie
Rooney of St. James exchanged marriage vows. This past
November they celebrated
their 50th anniversary with
family and friends at a big
party thrown by their five children and spouses at the Sons
of Noway Hall. Bill and Judie
arrived at the party in a horse
drawn carriage, followed by a
Model T Ford carrying 11 of
their 18 grandchildren, generously volunteered by the
Dowling family. A fun time
was had by all.
Congratulations and best
wishes to the Rooneys from
your family, friends and
neighbors in St. James.
Happy 50th Mom and Dad!
Love, Sue & Kevin, Barbara &
Brian, Bill & LeeAnn, Mike &
Donna, and Dan & Lisa.
Orth / Smyth
Engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Smyth of
Pearl River, Rockland County
and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Orth
of St. James, are proud to
announce the engagement of
their children, Colleen Smyth
and Robert Orth.
Colleen is a graduate of
Albertus Magnus High School
and Siena College. Robert is a
graduate of Smithtown High
School and Siena College. A
summer wedding is planned.
Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple and their
families from your friends and
neighbors in St. James.
Judie and Bill Rooney
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C E L E B R A T I O N S
Finger / Marchant
Engaged
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finger of St.
James are proud to announce the
engagement of their daughter,
Kristin Marie, to Brian Marchant,
son of Mr. Jeffery Marchant and Ms.
Luanne Marchant of Connecticut.
An April wedding has been
planned.
Congratulations and best wishes
to the happy couple and their families on this joyous occasion.
Kristin Marie Finger and
Brian Marchant
Lindroth / Graziano Engaged
Beni and Brian DeSimone
Ramirez /
DeSimone
Exchange Vows
Beni Ramirez and Brian
DeSimone exchanged wedding
vows on December 29, 2006 at
the groom’s home in St. James.
Congratulations to Beni and
Brian and their parents Hector
Ramirez and Betty-Jane and
Joseph DeSimone.
The bride was attended by her
sister-in-law Julie DeSimone and
the groom’s two best men were
his best friend Joe Fischer and his
brother-in-law Hector Ramirez.
The ring bearer was Alex
Sandoval.
The bride’s hair was done at
Pat’s Place Salon in St. James and
she would like to thank them for
the great job they did.
A reception was held at Mama
Lombardi’s in Holbrook. The
happy couple is residing in St.
James.
Congratulations and best wishes from all your family, friends
and neighbors in St. James.
Gayle and Glen Lindroth of St.
James are happy to announce the
engagement of their daughter, Jenna
Elise Lindroth to Russell John
Graziano, son of and Susan and
John Graziano of St. James.
Jenna, a 2003 graduate of
Smithtown High School, is currently
attending St. Joseph’s College majoring in secondary education.
Russell, a 2002 Smithtown High
School graduate, is a New York City
Police Officer since 2005.
A December 2007 wedding is
planned at St. James Lutheran
Church with a reception at
Russell Graziano and
Flowerfield in St. James.
Jenna Lindroth
Congratulations and best wishes
to the happy couple and their families from all your friends and neighbors in St. James.
New Arrival
Mike and Michele Zodda, of St.
James, are pleased to announce the
birth of their daughter, Emma
Michele Zodda. Emma made her
debut at University Hospital in
Stony Brook on Friday, January 12,
2007, weighing in at 8 lbs. 5 ozs.
and measuring 20-3/4 inches long.
Welcoming her home were BIG
brothers Nicholas and Matthew.
Congratulations and best wishes
to the Zodda family on your newest
addition, from your friends and
neighbors in St. James.
OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007
Emma Michele Zodda
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23rd ANNUAL
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
PARADE
Saturday, March 17 • 1 PM
Woodlawn & Lake Avenues to L.I.R.R. Parking Lot
Marching Bands Pipers
Souvenirs Refreshments
Best Leprechaun Costume Contest
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IRISH FESTIVAL
AT DEEPWELLS
following the parade
Music • Dancing • Fun
Sponsored by the St. James Chamber of Commerce
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P O E T ’ S
C O R N E R
Why Me
by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos
Sometimes I wonder,
I wonder why me?
Why I was picked by the Lord
I mean, why’d He pick on me
Why He gave me what I have
And made me what I am
And blessed me by placing me
In the land of Uncle Sam
I wonder about the miracle
That placed an Angel in my life
And about the biggest miracle
When that Angel became my wife
I wonder why He chose me
To keep under His wing and protect
Although I know at times
I can be a pain in the neck
Now, I know at times to wonder
Is natural to all who believe
But faith has always been the answer
Since the days of Adam & Eve
2007 Members of the St. James Chamber of Commerce
PLEASE SUPPORT THESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER BUSINESSES
Artpix Studio
Bagel Paradise
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Bijesse & Belford/Attorney
Joseph A. Bollhofer,
P.C./Attorney
Branch Funeral Home
Bull Fun Farm
Carr Business Systems
Century 21 North End Realty
Chorus Line Dance Studio
Commerce Bank
Costco Wholesale
Creative Windows, Ltd.
Daniel Gale/Sotheby’s International
DeBarbieri Associates - Realtors
DeBlasio Capo - Design Build
DeLorenzo Interiors
James F. Donahue, D.D.S., PLLC
Dowling Brothers Autobody
Dowling Knipfing & Klein
Insurance
Eastern Cesspool
Eddie’s Power Equipment
Edward Jones/Scott Posner
Energy Health & Fitness
Flowerfield Celebrations
G. Smith Electrical Services
George’s Innovative Inflatables
Janice L. Gillespie, DDS
Lawrence Glazer / NY Life Ins.
Graphics du jour/Our Town
Harbor Collision
Harbor Country Day School
Henrietta Homes & Properties
Hither Brook Nursery & Florist
Interiors by Louise
J. C. Broderick & Associates
King Kullen Grocery
Kirin Hibachi Japanese
Restaurant
The Knox School
Lake Village Delicatessen
Laurie Studio
Lesco Construction
The Little Gym of Smithtown
Long Island Family Medical
Group
Morecraft Construction Co.
Natalie Weinstein Design Assoc.
Rowena Nedvin/ReMax Finest
North Country Kitchen & Bath
North Country Tree &
Landscaping
North Fork Bank
North Shore Investigation Assoc.
Oceans Bounty Seafood
Parties by Ziggy
Patio Pizza
Paul James Salon
PRC Industries
Quik Drop of Smithtown
Reliance Real Estate & Mortgage
ReMax Beyond
Retnauer Design Associates
R.J.K. Gardens
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Marc Jay Rosen, C.P.A.
Roslyn Savings Bank
Seiskaya Ballet
Smithtown Chamber of
Commerce
St. Catherine of Siena Med. Ctr.
St. James Beverage
St. James Electrical Contracting
St. James Episcopal Church
St. James Fire Department
St. James Florist & Gift Shop
St. James Funeral Home
St. James Lumber Corp.
St. James Natural Food
St. James Post Office
St. James Self Storage
St. James Silk Screen &
Embroidery
Stony Brook University
Swaine’s Bait & Tackle
Tagi A. Garbizu & Associates
TAP Consulting, Ltd.
Times of Smithtown Township
True Chiropractic, LLC
Louise Tudisco / ReMax Summit
Vazac Contracting Corp
V.F.W. Post 395
Vickers Gallery & Framing
Villa Sorrento Restaurant
W.B.R. Enterprises - Plumbing
Yellow Cottage
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O B I T U A R I E S
John Dean
John Dean of St. James, formerly
of
Uniondale
and
Bellmore, NY, passed away on
January 17, 2007. He was a veteran of WWII, retired NYPD Pct.
114 and a retired pressman of the
New York Daily News. Beloved
husband of 62 years of Eileen
(nee McCreight). Loving father of
Maryellen (Joseph) Kelly, John
(Laura), Eileen (Terry) Lehmann,
Robert (Gina), Thomas (Donna),
Georgia (James) Wilkinson and
Matthew (Rosie). Cherished
grandfather of 18 and great
grandfather of eight.
A Funeral Mass was offered
Holy Cross R.C. Church in
Nesconset. Interment followed at
Calverton National Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements were
entrusted to the Branch Funeral
Home in Smithtown.
William C.
Dabalsky
Arrangements were entrusted
to The Branch Funeral Home in
Smithtown.
William C. Dabalsky, of St.
James, passed away on January
30, 2007 at the age of 20.
Beloved son of Lenny and Shirley
Dabalsky. Loving brother of
Daniel and Joanie. Cherished
grandson of Chester and the late
Rita Dabalsky and Joan and John
Dunn. Adored nephew of Don
and Joanne Cantwell, John and
Barbara Dunn, Coulby and Lynda
Dunn, Daniel J. Dunn, Maureen
L. Dunn, Coleen and Kevin
O’Rourke, Peggy and Tom Kenny
and the late Michael A. Dunn
and Dennis G. Dunn. Dear
cousin to many.
A Funeral Mass was held at St.
Patrick‘s
R.C.
Church
in
Smithtown. Interment followed at
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in
Coram.
Arlene Icolari
Arlene Icolari, of Palm Coast,
Fl, formerly of Smithtown, passed
away on February 8, 2007 at the
age of 58.
Beloved wife of the late
Vincent. Loving mother of Laura
Braun, Thomas, Doretta Reuss
and Linda Nichols. Adored
grandmother of Brianna, Benjaman, Amanda, Trevor, Jake,
Gage, Emma and Ashley. Dear
sister of Ellen Graulich and John
J. Ryff.
A Funeral Mass was held at
Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church
in St. James. Interment was at
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted
to The Branch Funeral Home in
Smithtown.
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O B I T U A R I E S
Christian Camilleri, all of St.
James, NY.
A memorial service was held
on December 29, 2006 in
California. A Memorial Mass was
also held for Danielle on February
4, 2007 at Sts. Philip & James
Church in St. James. In lieu of
flowers, friends who wish, may
contribute to Hinds Hospice,
1416
W.
Twain,
Fresno,
California 93711.
John J. Kain
Danielle E. Mustapich
Danielle E.
Mustapich, 27
Danielle E. Mustapich of
Lemoore, California, passed away
on December 24, 2006 at the age
of 27. Danielle, who fought a
long and courageous battle with
ovarian cancer, was a veteran of
the U.S. Navy, a wife, mother,
daughter, sister, aunt and a friend
to many. She was the beloved
wife of U.S. Navy 1st Class Petty
Officer John Mustapich, who
grew up in St. James, NY, and the
adoring mother of Curtis Joseph
Mustapich, who just turned 4
years old.
Danielle is also survived by her
parents Leo Domingo of Florida
and Debra Luke of Lemoore,
California; grandparents, John
and Barbara Luke of Texas and
Esther Fandanola of San Francisco, California; four brothers,
Aaron, David and Leo Domingo,
and Alex Luke; and a sister, Sara
Domingo.
She was the loving daughterin-law of Helen and Curtis
Mustapich, lifelong residents of
St. James, and dear sister-in-law
of Michael and Rebecca Camilleri and aunt to Kayli and
John J. Kain, of New York City,
NY, passed away on January 5,
2007. He was a 31 year employee of Columbia Presbyterian
Hospital in NYC. Beloved brother
of Kathleen Meehan (William)
and brother-in-law of Karen Kain,
wife of the late Thomas Kain.
Devoted uncle of Wendy, Kristin,
Kevin, Michael and Katie.
A Funeral Mass was held on
January 13, 2007 at St. Patrick’s
RC Church in Smithtown.
Interment followed at Gate of
Heaven Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted
to the care of Kenneth J. Maher,
Kerry J. Maher and Kenneth J.
Maher, Jr. of the St. James
Funeral Home.
Henry P. Mullaney
Henry P. Mullaney of Smithtown, passed away suddenly on
February 10, 2007. He was the
proprietor of Budget Printing
Center in Ronkonkoma and a
member of Blessed Sacrament
Council #11416 Knights of
Columbus and the John J. Shea
Assembly. Cherished husband of
Annette, Loving father of Jill,
Martina (Ryan) and Patrick. He
will be missed by many – especially his family in Ireland.
A Funeral Mass was held
February 14, 2007 at Sts. Philip &
James R.C. Church in St. James.
Interment followed at Holy
Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram.
Arrangements were entrusted
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to the care of Kenneth J. Maher,
Kerry J. Maher and Kenneth J.
Maher, Jr. of the St. James
Funeral Home.
Louis F.
Saglembeni
Louis F. Saglembeni of St.
James, formerly of Smithtown and
Brooklyn, NY, passed away on
January 8, 2007 at the age of 69.
Beloved husband of Buba
(Frances); Loving father of
Salvatore (Wendi), Donna Marie
(Robert), Joscelyn, Louis (Madeline), and Michael (Dana). Cherished grandfather of Maria Anne,
Nicole, Michael R., Victoria,
Thomas and Michael A. Devoted
brother of Rosalie (Vincent)
Considine and the late Michael.
Dear brother-in-law of Catherine
LoCastro. Adored uncle to many
nieces and nephews.
A Funeral Mass was held at St.
Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at
Calverton National Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted
to The Branch Funeral Home in
Smithtown.
Philip Schwender
Philip Schwender, of St. James,
passed away on January 31, 2007
at the age of 63. He was a Union
Carpenter with Local 7. Beloved
husband of Barbara. Loving father
of Tim (Donna) and Susan
(David). Cherished grandfather of
Ashleigh Ella and Brendan Philip.
Dear brother of Thomas.
Cremation was private. In lieu
of flowers, donations can be
made to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Suffolk County, Inc. 100-1
Patco Court, Islandia, NY 11749
(631) 348-9474 or the American
Heart Association, 1 Union
Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville,
NJ 08691, (609) 208-0020.
Arrangements were entrusted
to The Branch Funeral Home in
Smithtown.
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Over Four Decades of Caring
St. James
Funeral Home, Inc.
Kenneth J. Maher – Owner, Lic. Manager & Director
Kerry J. Maher – Lic. Director
Kenneth J. Maher, Jr. – Lic. Director
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ongoing opportunities, community services
a n d g e n e r a l i n fo r m a t i o n
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.
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 Tuesday of each month at the
St. James VFW, which is located
next to King Kullen on Lake
Avenue. The meetings begin at 8
p.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
the AMVET’s Post #55 in St.
James, contact Mike Guido at 8627452 and attend the meetings on
the second Tuesday 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 on
Monday, Wednesday or Friday
between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10
a.m. 584-9633.
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
EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS
A 12 step program for anyone
who is experiencing emotional
problems. There are meetings on
Sunday, 3:30-5 p.m. at Mather
Memorial Hospital in Port
Jefferson; Saturday evenings from
7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Thomas
Episcopal Church, Smithtown; and
on Tuesday evenings from 7:309:30 p.m. at Atria Assisted Living in
South Setauket on Route 247. Call
John at 584-5604 for additional
information.
FLAG DROP OFF BOX AT
AMERICAN LEGION HALL
Through the generosity of the St.
James Postmaster and an old-time
mailman, Tom Swenson, a reconditioned mail-drop box has been
painted and placed to the side of
the American Legion, Sherwood
Bros. Hall at 95 Lake Avenue in St.
James for your convenience to
place your old, faded and tattered
flags.
Once a year, a meaningful and
dignified ceremony is held to dispose of the flags – they are burned
and the ashes are buried with
prayer.
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 • FEBRUARY 2007
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
751-6421 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 7245807 for directions.
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Through a cooperative effort
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ongoing opportunities, community services
a n d g e n e r a l i n fo r m a t i o n
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).
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
Maureen at 631-862-1033.
www.momsclub.org
OUTREACH SERVICES
AVAILABLE
Temple Beth Sholom of
Smithtown’s Social Action
Committee provides outreach services to Smithtown residents and
surrounding communities on a case
by case basis. Social Action volunteers are available for visits to local
nursing homes, hospitals and other
settings to provide friendly visiting,
and our community food pantry
serves the needy with periodic food
basket deliveries. Monthly meetings
often host guest speakers from various social service and charitable
organizations, and interested
speakers are welcome to contact
us for scheduling. If you need the
assistance of the Social Action
Committee, wish to request friendly
visiting, or are a community speaker, please contact chairperson,
Aviva Guttmann at 724-0424, or
email: SocialAction@TBSofS.org
SENIORS WANTED
Do you play Mah Jong? Chess?
Crave socialization? Interested in
Adult Education? Book clubs?
Trips? Lunch dates? Want to meet
and mingle with other seniors?
Temple Beth Sholom, 433
Edgewood Avenue Smithtown is
pleased to offer Seniors reduced
membership fees for their first year
at Temple Beth Sholom. Join now
to start enjoying the activities! The
time to get involved is now!
Interfaith couples welcome. For
more information call the temple
office at 724-0424.
PARKINSON PHYSICAL
THERAPY PROGRAM
A physical therapy program is
available to Parkinson patients at
the Smithtown Parkinson Therapy
Center. The Center conducts an
on-going 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.
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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 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 BrushUp programs include computer literacy classes in Microsoft Word
and Excel as well as personal skills
instruction. Call 598-0108 - 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 862-7965.
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C L A S S I F I E D
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL)
Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt.
Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of
heaven, blessed mother of the
Son of God, immaculate virgin,
assist me in my necessity. Oh star
of the sea, help me and show me
herein, you are my mother. Oh
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Queen of Heaven and Earth, I
humbly beseech you from the
bottom of my heart to succor me
in this necessity. There are none
who can withstand your power.
Oh show me herein you are my
mother. Oh Mary conceived
without sin pray for us who have
recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh
Holy Mary I place this cause in
your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit,
you who solve all problems, light
all roads so that I can obtain my
goals. You gave me the divine gift
to forgive and forget all evil
against me, and that in all
instances of my life, you are with
me. I want in this short prayer to
thank you for all things as you
confirm once again that I never
want to be separated from you in
eternal glory. Thank you for your
mercy toward me and mine. The
person must say this prayer 3
consecutive days, the request will
be granted. This prayer must be
published after the favor has been
granted. B.D.
2/07
TUTORING – K-6 Certified,
experienced teacher to tutor basic
skills, test preparation, enrichment and general confidence
building. Call Mrs. Hallaran,
584-3988.
tfn/cc
CLERICAL HELP WANTED – Part
time position, St. James Financial
Office. 6-12 hours per week. Call
631-584-8999.
2/07
HELP WANTED – St. James
health club. Experience preferred
but will train. Day and/or evening
hours. Call 584-5467.
2/07/cf
HELP WANTED – Limousine
Driver Needed. P/T, F/T, weekends. Must have clean Class E
license. Please call 584-6007.
tfn/nl
A D V E R T I S I N G
LOCAL HAIR SALON HIRING –
In Search Of: Salon Coordinator,
excellent opportunity for the right
person, pleasant atmosphere
w/benefits. Also looking for hairdressers, colorists, nail techs,
make-up artists, estheticians and
assistants. All inquires kept confidential. Please call (631) 5842408.
tfn/s
APT. FOR RENT – ST. JAMES One bedroom apartment includes
utilities. Located in a beautiful,
quiet area of St. James. $950/mo.
Call (631) 965-0403.
2/07
APT. FOR RENT – 2 Bedroom
apartment for rent in St. James.
Conveniently located. Call 8626268 for appointment. 2/07/nw
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL)
Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt.
Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of
heaven, blessed mother of the
Son of God, immaculate virgin,
assist me in my necessity. Oh star
of the sea, help me and show me
herein, you are my mother. Oh
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Queen of Heaven and Earth, I
humbly beseech you from the
bottom of my heart to succor me
in this necessity. There are none
who can withstand your power.
Oh show me herein you are my
mother. Oh Mary conceived
without sin pray for us who have
recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh
Holy Mary I place this cause in
your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit,
you who solve all problems, light
all roads so that I can obtain my
goals. You gave me the divine gift
to forgive and forget all evil
against me, and that in all
instances of my life, you are with
me. I want in this short prayer to
thank you for all things as you
confirm once again that I never
want to be separated from you in
eternal glory. Thank you for your
mercy toward me and mine. The
person must say this prayer 3
consecutive days, the request will
be granted. This prayer must be
published after the favor has been
granted. E.K.
3/07
OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL)
Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt.
Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of
heaven, blessed mother of the
Son of God, immaculate virgin,
assist me in my necessity. Oh star
of the sea, help me and show me
herein, you are my mother. Oh
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Queen of Heaven and Earth, I
humbly beseech you from the
bottom of my heart to succor me
in this necessity. There are none
who can withstand your power.
Oh show me herein you are my
mother. Oh Mary conceived
without sin pray for us who have
recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh
Holy Mary I place this cause in
your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit,
you who solve all problems, light
all roads so that I can obtain my
goals. You gave me the divine gift
to forgive and forget all evil
against me, and that in all
instances of my life, you are with
me. I want in this short prayer to
thank you for all things as you
confirm once again that I never
want to be separated from you in
eternal glory. Thank you for your
mercy toward me and mine. The
person must say this prayer 3
consecutive days, the request will
be granted. This prayer must be
published after the favor has been
granted. R.T.
2/07
DO YOU HATE THE GYM BUT
WANT TO GET IN SHAPE? Keep
your new year’s resolution, and
train in the privacy of your own
home. I am a certified personal
trainer specializing in weight
training, body sculpting, toning
and nutrition. I will bring your
workouts to you. Call for a free
consultation. Patty 631-6808355.
2/07
OFFICE FOR RENT – ST. JAMES Newly renovated 800 sq ft. commercial office suite with 2
entrances on mail level, bathroom. $1,450 + utilities, wired
for cable, central alarm system.
Immediate occupancy. Call Ruth
862-9849 for info.
2/07
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C L A S S I F I E D
PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL)
Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt.
Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of
heaven, blessed mother of the
Son of God, immaculate virgin,
assist me in my necessity. Oh star
of the sea, help me and show me
herein, you are my mother. Oh
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
Queen of Heaven and Earth, I
humbly beseech you from the
bottom of my heart to succor me
in this necessity. There are none
who can withstand your power.
Oh show me herein you are my
mother. Oh Mary conceived
without sin pray for us who have
recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh
Holy Mary I place this cause in
your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit,
you who solve all problems, light
all roads so that I can obtain my
goals. You gave me the divine gift
to forgive and forget all evil
against me, and that in all
instances of my life, you are with
me. I want in this short prayer to
thank you for all things as you
confirm once again that I never
want to be separated from you in
eternal glory. Thank you for your
mercy toward me and mine. The
person must say this prayer 3
consecutive days, the request will
be granted. This prayer must be
published after the favor has been
granted. M.K.
2/07
PRAYER TO ST. CLAIRE – Ask for
three favors. One, business. Two,
impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for
9 days with a lit candle. Pray
whether you believe or not and
publish on the 9th day. May the
Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised,
adored and glorified today and
everyday. Your request will be
granted, no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be
placed. M.E.N.
2/07
HELP WANTED – CAR WASHER
- Busy limo company needs energetic dependable person – weekends a must. Lake Grove. Call
467-4400.
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A D V E R T I S I N G
EXERCISE IN THE COMFORT OF
YOUR HOME – Licensed personal trainer and physical therapist.
Call for your complimentary session. Eaton Personal Training,
Inc. 516-909-8347. www.eaton
ptpt.com
2/07
HELP WANTED – Port Jefferson
Village - Lainie’s Way Educational Toy Store. Responsibilities
include: teaching children/parents how to play fun and educational games; setting up and
breaking down outside display;
working cash register, unpacking
shipments, pricing, stocking,
doing inventory, vacuuming,
dusting. You will learn about all
merchandise and be able to present/explain to customers. Must be
energetic and enthusiastic. Must
have your own reliable transportation; must work weekends
and holidays; full time/part time.
Apply in person only (12 noon-7
p.m.) Call 474-5558 for directions. Located on Main Street
(across from Ferry).
2/07
FOR SALE – LOOPLOC POOL
COVER - used for only one season. Covers a 16’x34’ pool (like
new). $750. 585-0013.
2/07
MUSIC STUDIO AVAILABLE Room for Rent - St. James. Call for
Details. 873-8126.
tfn/tg
HELP WANTED – Homemakers
are needed for Smithtown’s EISEP
(Extended In-Home Service for
the Elderly Program) to assist senior citizens in the community
with laundry, shopping and light
housekeeping. Rewarding work salaried position plus mileage
reimbursement. NYS driver’s
license required. Please call Roni
Negrin at the Smithtown Senior
Citizens Dept., 360-7615.
tfn
HELP WANTED – Experienced
Nail Tech, for busy St. James Nail
Salon. Some following preferred.
Bring your clients to a friendly
and professional atmosphere.
Must do acrylic, manicures and
pedicures. Great pay - call, confidential - ask for Tracey, 5847974.
2/07/tnt
OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007
HELP WANTED – Cafe in St.
James - Counter, Kitchen,
Delivery. Please call 584-2074.
tfn/tt
MEDIA HOUSE, INC. – Betacam SP video production company specializing in corporate,
industrial, commercial and
broadcast videos. If your company needs quality video production, call us at (631) 862-0299.
Creative internships available. tfn
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. Please contact the Office
at 584-5340 for available dates
and suggested donations. The
SJUMC offers their facilities as a
community outreach to the St.
James area and welcomes all visitors.
tfn
AMERICAN LEGION HALL FOR
RENT – The American Legion,
Sherwood Brothers Post 1152 is
looking for an organization to
rent the American Legion Hall by
the year. Reasonable rates, air
conditioned, heat, tables, chairs,
complete kitchen and good parking. Located at 95 Lake Avenue,
St. James. Call Mon., Wed., Fri.,
between 8-10 a.m. Ask for
William Kennedy. 584-9633. tfn
APARTMENT FOR RENT. 1 bedroom, LR/DR, full bath, kitchenette. Private entrance and parking area. $900. includes utilities.
584-5067.
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T H E
Art Classes
continued from page 47
The Beginner Knitting
Workshop
with Gabrielle Moisan
Saturdays: 12 noon-3 p.m.
Session 3: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24,
3/31
Age:
9-12
Fee:
$150 Class Fee +
$15 Materials Fee
Get started with basic stitches
and create handknit items.
Smithtown
Performing Arts
Center
continued from page 50
on the purchase of tickets to any
performance or subscription
package, preferred status for seating, 20% discount on program
advertising, listing on members
page in program and newsletter,
discounts for rental of the facility
for personal or business use, and
much more.
Staller Center
continued from page 52
Turtle Island
Young People’s Concert
Not Just For Kids
Saturday, April 14, 3 p.m.
Recital Hall, $10
An engaging one-hour program
for younger audiences (K-6).
Audience participation.
Turtle Island String Quartet
Music of John Coltrane
Saturday, April 14 , 8 p.m.
Recital Hall, $32
Renaissance/Jazz. Not to be
missed.
Music For A Spring Evening
Wednesday, April 18, 8 p.m.
Recital hall, $32
Classical concert.
Romeo and Juliet
Aquila Theatre Company
Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m.
F I N I S H
L I N E
Main Stage, $32
Shakespeare’s unmatchable
vision of uncompromising true
love.
Lazer Vaudeville
Not Just for Kids
Sunday, May 6, 1 p.m., 4 p.m.
Main Stage, $10
A fun and exciting one-hour
show for the entire family.
Money Matters
continued from page 72
certificates of deposit. Over
time, you may need to “rebalance” your portfolio to make
sure that it is properly diversified and that it still reflects your
risk tolerance and time horizon.
• Build a bond ladder. When
interest rates rise, the prices on
your existing bonds will fall.
That’s because no one will pay
you full price for a bond that
offers a lower rate than bonds
that are just coming on the
market. To build a bond portfolio that offers benefits in all
interest-rate environments, you
may want to create a “bond
ladder” consisting of bonds of
varying maturities. When market rates are high, you’ll have
short-term bonds coming due
to reinvest. And when market
rates are low, you’ll still have
your longer-term bonds –
which typically pay higher
rates – working for you.
By following these basic suggestions, you can help stay on
track toward your financial objectives – no matter what’s happening at the Federal Reserve.
Editor’s Note: Money Matters is a
monthly feature written by Scott Posner,
CFP, A.A.M.S., an investment representative with Edward Jones Investments. This
130-year-old firm has over 7,000 offices
around the world with one here in town
at 542 North Country Road in the Old
St. James School House. Mr. Posner has
serviced both personal and institutional
investors for over 16 years. For more
information, a schedule of free investment classes or to request topics for
future columns, call 862-2020.
OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007
Mortgage Matters
continued from page 74
Attractive financing terms, government tax breaks that make
payments more affordable, and
the ability to substantially increase your net worth are three
good reasons to consider buying
your first home. A personal prequalification by a mortgage professional is your first step. Good
luck!
Editor’s Note:
Ann Mondrone is a senior loan officer
with Preferred Empire Mortgage
Company. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion for an article, you
can call her at 547-5151, ext. 308 or
e-mail her at amondrone@pemc. com
Apply to College
continued from page 78
lar major or you may find something exciting and new.
As a Long Islander, you are
lucky to have two highly regarded community colleges to choose
from, Suffolk Community and
Nassau Community. Both offer a
wide variety of major options
such as health and community
studies, business and the liberal
arts, just to name a few. In addition to solid academic programs,
both offer a wide range of student
organizations and athletic teams.
A community college can certainly offer you the total college
experience.
To answer the question, “Is it
too late to apply for College?” the
answer is no, but don’t waste
another minute. Your future
begins now!
Editor’s Note:
Heidi Contreras and Linda De Motta are
the owners of Bridge College
Consultants, LLC. They specialize in private college consulting and coaching
students with learning disabilities and
attention deficit disorder. They can be
contacted at Bridgecc05@optonline.net.
or by calling 516-662-1612.
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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
ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Saint James Animal Hospital
538 North Country Road
584-6336
ANTIQUES
Sweet Memories
430-6 North Country Road
584-5767
The Yellow Cottage
415 North Country Road
584-5776
ART/FRAMING
Life / House Portraits
by Darlene Losordo
584-8522
Vickers Gallery & Framing
464 North Country Road
862-8550
ATTORNEY
Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq.
291 Lake Avenue
584-0100, 584-2304
Janet O’Hanlon
Winkler, Kurtz & Winkler, LLP
310 Hallock Ave., Port Jefferson Station
928-8000
TNT Nails
487 Lake Avenue
584-7974
Preferred Empire
Ann Mondrone, Loan Officer
547-5151, ext. 308
Tru Salon
437-A North Country Road
584-2210
Reliance Mortgage / William Garthe
Registered Mortgage Broker
359 Lake Avenue
862-9000
BOUTIQUE / GIFT / HOME DECOR
Julie’s Home & Garden Accessories
529 Lake Avenue
862-8943
Laura’s Basket House
430-07 North Country Road
361-7000
Rosebud Boutique
459 Lake Avenue
862-0027
CARPET CLEANING
Proline Carpet Cleaning
584-2344
CESSPOOLS
Parrinelli’s Cesspool
981-2665, 265-7214
CHIROPRACTOR
Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio
105 Lake Avenue S., Nesconset
979-9854
FUNERAL HOME
Branch Funeral Home
190 East Main St., Smithtown
724-9500
St. James Funeral Home
551 North Country Road
584-5200
HEALTH/ FITNESS
Catherine’s Total Fitness for Women
7 Flowerfield Park - Ste. 88-90
584-5467
Energy Interactive Fitness Center
556 North Country Road
862-1737
Kare Therapeutics P.T.
732 Smithtown By-Pass, Smithtown
724-5433
Lighten Up - Alicia Watins
Nutrition Specialist
584-6194
AUTOMOTIVE/REPAIR/SALES
Penney’s North Country Car Care
545 North Country Road
862-9663
Dr. Gregory R. Thomaier
338 Lake Avenue
584-8100
Emrick R. Milligan, M.D.
487 Lake Avenue
584-6014
St. James Exxon
Route 25A & Moriches Road
584-5798
True Chiropractic, LLC
631 Lake Avenue
584-TRUE (8783)
On The Go Fitness
Personal Training
445-0777
BANKS
Roslyn Savings Bank
556-02 North Country Road
862-4200
DENTIST
James F. Donahue, DDS, PLLC
Michael E. Segnini, DDS
587 Lake Avenue
584-5330
Skin Solutions Plus
353 Veterans Highway, Commack
864-1491
BEAUTY
Diva Nails and Spa
254 Lake Avenue
584-7771
Hair by Cynthia
332-7511
Pat’s Place Hair Salon
230 Lake Avenue
862-7023, 584-9644
Paul James Salon
556 North Country Road
862-8622
Scruples ‘Head to Toe’
455 Lake Avenue
584-8030
Sivana Salon
292 Lake Avenue
584-2408
St. James Nail Studio
426 Lake Avenue
584-4306
T. Carlton’s Salon & Spalon
412 North Country Road
584-9393
DRY CLEANERS
Dutch Girl French Style Cleaners
400 Lake Avenue
584-3750
EVENTS / ENTERTAINMENT / PARTIES
Parties by Ziggy
www.partiesbyziggy.com
862-6729
Sandy Deck’s Parties
430-5 North Country Road
584-7800
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 17, 1 p.m. along Lake Avenue
St. James Chamber of Commerce
EXTERMINATING
Scientific Exterminating
599 Lake Avenue
265-5252, Fax: 862-7272
FINANCIAL
Edward Jones Investments
Scott Posner, CFP
542 North Country Road
862-2020
OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007
St. James Plaza Nursing Facility
273 Moriches Road
862-8990
HOME IMPROVEMENT / ARCHITECT
Autonomousdesign
22 Stonegate
724-7726
Bayview Kitchens
735 Middle Country Road
265-5965
D-Clutter
689-6744, 886-1212
DeBlasio Capo Design Build
273 Lake Avenue
584-5503
Debus Painting & Wallpapering, Inc.
862-7924
JBL Home Improvements
584-0136
Master Fix It
584-5993, Cell: 516-380-0727
Michael Macrina Architect, P.C.
409 Lake Avenue
686-6585
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D I R E C T O R Y
Morecraft Construction
584-7010
St. James Kitchens & Cabinetry
213 Lake Avenue
686-5065
Vazac Contracting
333 First Avenue - Suite 1
584-7817, Fax 584-0198
INTERNET - SHOPPING / SELLING
Sell It At Frankieg’s - E-Bay
fgaetajr@optonline.net, 516-606-2154
INSURANCE
Allstate / Darcey & Mackenzie
872 Jericho Turnpike
265-5800, Fax: 265-5807
Allstate / Holst Agency
428 Lake Avenue
584-4800
Nationwide / Barson Associates
207 Hallock Road, Stony Brook
689-6100
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A D V E R T I S E R S
PETS / GROOMING
St. James Dog Grooming
425 North Country Road
862-7288
PHOTOGRAPHY
Laurie Studio
862-0031
Memento Photography
745 Middle Country Road
813-1233
PLUMBING & HEATING
Goldstar Plumbing, Heating & A/C
88 Railroad Avenue
584-3839
WBR Plumbing & Heating
862-5779
REAL ESTATE
Century 21 North End Realty
960 Jericho Turnpike
724-8500
Lake Village Deli
454 Lake Avenue
584-5780, Fax: 584-7271
Lotus East
416 North Country Road
862-6030
Mauricio’s Orlando’s II Restaurant
645 Middle Country Road
265-9228
Oscar’s of St. James
552 North Country Road
584-4600
Patio Pizza
262 Lake Avenue
862-7475
Pollo Rico Latin Bistro
2435 Middle Country Road, Centereach
471-0585
Tic Toc Cafe
410 Lake Avenue
584-2074, Fax 584-3512
New York Life / Lawrence Glazer
576 Broad Hollow Road, Melville
391-3490
Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s /
Frank Huntington Division
499 Lake Avenue
584-6600
Villa Sorrento
823 Middle Country Road
265-9865
State Farm / Jim Winter
320 Lake Avenue
584-5929
DeBarbieri Associates
406 North Country Road
862-7447
SCHOOLS
Tutoring / SAT / Consulting
INTERIOR DESIGN / DECORATING
Creative Windows, Ltd.
367 Lake Avenue
366-0212
Deborah Vassar Interiors
11 Redwood Lane, Smithtown
979-2617
Natalie Weinstein Home Decorating Club
176 Second Street
862-6198, Fax: 862-7834
LANDSCAPING & DESIGN
Herman Bros. Landscape Contracting
360-2939
Homestead Landscaping
588-5296
Longo’s Landscaping
862-8605
RJK Gardens, Inc.
862-7056
Strike Force Landscaping
382-9300
LIMOUSINES
Noel’s Limousine Service
584-6007
North Country Limousines
467-4400
MUSIC LESSONS
Dr. Melanie Birnbaum, Piano & Voice
584-3517
Henrietta Homes & Properties
328 Lake Avenue
862-6999
Dave & Rowena Nedvin
ReMax.Finest
750-0499, 724-9800
Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate
220 Lake Avenue
584-7000
Reliance Real Estate
359 Lake Avenue
862-9000, Fax: 862-2881
ReMax/Beyond
556 North Country Road
862-1100
RESTAURANTS
Deli / Catering / Seafood
Bagel Paradise
418 North Country Road
584-8153
BLT Café
521 Lake Avenue
584-4229
Bella Vita City Grill
430-16 North Country Road
862-8060
Cambria Fine Foods
420 North Country Road
862-8200
Cool Beanz
556-04 North Country Road
862-4111
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Joyce Benson SAT Preparation
862-9015
Bridge College Consultants
516-662-1612
Rich Forzano SAT Preparation
444-0002
Harbor Country Day School
17 Three Sisters Road
584-5555
St. James United Methodist Nursery
532 Moriches Road
584-9555
Village Presbyterian Pre-School
175 East Main St., Smithtown
724-9382
STORAGE
Saint James Self Storage
75 Arlington Avenue
584-4411
SWIMMING POOLS
Power Pool Care
425 North Country Road
979-POOL (7665)
TOYS
Lainie’s Way Educational Toy Store
109 Main Street, Port Jefferson Village
474-5558
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Fairfield at St. James 2 BR, 2 bath Condo, freshly
painted w/new Pergo kitchen floor, new dishwasher,
new siding, lg. LR, DR, EIK, pvt patio. Comm. pool &
tennis. SD #1. Asking $375,000.
Mint 3 BR, 2 bath Ranch on more than 1/3 acre in a
cul-de-sac. CAC, fplc, skylight. Fenced property, new
roof, updated windows. Just lovely. SD #1.
Asking $415,000.
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Totally remodeled 4 BR, 2 bath home. 20x20 FR, all
new EIK w/maple cabinetry/granite counters, all SS
appl. New Andersen windows, siding, roof. Three
Village SD. Asking $509,000.
Beautiful CH Colonial on over 1/2 acre. New EIK, new
windows, new main full bath, hardwood floors thruout,
CAC, fplc, 6 skylights. Smithtown SD #1.
Asking $629,990.
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Spacious CH Colonial on acre of property, ideal midblock location. Front-to-back FLR, den w/fplc, hardwood floors thruout. Beautiful treed property. SD #5.
Asking $699,000.
Gracious 4 BR, 2 bath Ranch on 2 gorgeous acres in
quiet cul-de-sac in deeded beach community. Lovely
formal rms, dual fplc, CAC, IGP. Smithtown SD #1!
Asking $895,000.
Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty
St. James Office • 631.584.6600
499 Lake
James, NY
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Email:Huntington
stjames@danielgale.com
499 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780 631.584.6600 stjames@danielgale.com
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