may 2013 - Our Town St James

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may 2013 - Our Town St James
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may
2013
Volume 26
Number 7
Keeping you up to date on
SALES, HAPPENINGS
& PEOPLE
In Our Town - St. James
PUBLISHED MONTHLY
Here’s to a Bright Future,
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OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
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STaFF
Ruth Garthe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor
Robin Clark . . . . . . Associate Editor
Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer
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Sales
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MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT
Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta ............................4
AROUND TOWN
Art & Craft Spring Festival ......................6
Knights of Columbus Golf Outing ........6
Smithtown School Budget Vote ............7
Memorial Day Parade on May 27 ........8
Chinese Auction at St. James United Methodist Church ..............8
Smithtown Lioness Garage Sale........................................................8
MS CUREiosity’s Closet Grand Re-Opening on May 21................10
St. James Lutheran Church Garage Sale ....................................10
St. James Letter Carrier to Sing at LI Ducks Game ......................12
St. James Elementary PTA Blood Drive ..........................................12
Fab Four Garden Tour Set for June 21............................................14
Local Chiropractors Are First Sports Diplomates on L.I. ..............20
SCOUTING NEWS..........................................................................22-26
IN THE NEWS
Workout for St. Jude Fitness-a-Thon on May 19 ............................28
Mildred Smith Historical Essay Scholarship Contest ......................30
Little Shelter’s Mercedes Benz Raffle ............................................34
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ..........................................................38-46
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Art Classes & Camps at Mills Pond House ................................50-52
On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ......................56-57
EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT
Programs at the Library ..............................................................58-69
YOU CAN HELP
Pets For Adoption at Smithtown Animal Shelter............................74
HOME & GARDEN
Design Ideas......................................................................................70
Naturally Speaking ..........................................................................72
FINANCIAL SAVVY
The Low Rate Trap ............................................................................76
Be Aware of the Need for Disability Insurance ........................78-80
LEGAL-EASE
The Jolly Testator (or, “Should I Write My Own Will?”) ............82-84
HEALTH NOTES
Keeping the Weight Off ..................................................................86
Physical Therapist’s Guide to Bone Health ..............................88-90
Our Amazing Microbiota ............................................................92-93
Ask Ron Villano ............................................................................94-96
Talk About TMJ ..................................................................................98
CELEBRATIONS ................................................................................100
POET’S CORNER ..............................................................................102
OBITUARIES ..............................................................................104-106
F.Y.I. ..................................................................................................109
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ............................................................ 110
DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .............................................. 114-115
PLEASE NOTE:
Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the JUNE edition
of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is
THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 2013 - 12 NOON.
Distribution takes place on Wednesday, June 19, 2013.
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M E R C H A N T
S P O T L I G H T
Rocco’s
Pizza & Pasta
429 North Country Road
St. James, NY 11780
Tel:
631-862-1600
Fax:
631-862-6152
Hours: Sun.-Thurs. 11-10
Fri. & Sat. 11-11
by Elizabeth Isabelle
New Yorker’s are passionate
about their pizza. The balance of
ingredients must be just so, the
crust should be perfectly done,
the sauce seasoned to perfection
and the cheese melted to heavenly strands of joy! Rocco’s
Pizza and Pasta of St. James has
been keeping their loyal customers happy for years and has
recently completed a beautiful
top to bottom renovation, complete with outdoor tables for
your dining pleasure! Owners
and St. James residents Jerry DiGiovanna and Jessica Diffendale
are thrilled with the positive and
wonderful feedback from the
community on Rocco’s Pizza
and Pasta’s new look.
Rocco’s Pizza and Pasta offers
the irresistible flavors of Italian
cuisine – using only the finest
and freshest ingredients. From
their unique and distinctive pizzas to traditional home cooked
pastas, soups, salads, chicken,
veal and seafood dishes, Rocco’s
Pizza and Pasta strives to make
each meal a memorable one.
Who could resist a slice of
Rocco’s famous baby eggplant
pizza? Baby eggplant has a very
thin skin and a sweet delicate
flavor. It is sautéed with extra virgin olive oil, fresh tomato sauce,
basil, garlic and light mozzarella
cheese. Head pizza makers Paul
and Carlos, with over 30 years
experience, take pride in consistently crafting the highest standards of the art of pizza making
with each and every pie that
comes out of their ovens. The
pizza crust at Rocco’s is flavorful
and crispy and quite frankly, incredible! When I asked Paul to
share the success of his crust his
answer was simple – each and
every pie is sprinkled with love!
Paul and Carlo’s passion for
pizza has kept the counter of
Rocco’s hopping – no stale or
overcooked pizza here, just fresh
and delicious slices of heaven.
Back in the kitchen, chefs Giovanni and Raymond prepare
fresh soups from scratch, rotating
a selection of Pasta Fagioli,
Minestrone, Tortellini in Brodo,
Lentil, Stracciatella and a special
soup of the day. The veal dishes
at Rocco’s are tender and light –
be sure to try the Veal alla Sorrentino, sauteed with eggplant
and wine and topped with pro-
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sciutto and mozzarella. Chicken
shines in one of the best Piccata
recipes in town, delicate and flavorful. Communion and graduation
season is here, why not let
Rocco’s cater your next party? Be
sure to check out Rocco’s lunch
specials, available 7 days a
week, between 10:30 a.m. and
3:30 p.m. A terrific value – you
receive a choice of any two
items from heros, soup or salads
(Rocco’s has the best Caesar
salad around!) and includes a
free soda. Rocco’s has added
Italian ices to the menu and offers zeppoles on Friday and Saturday. Gluten free pizza and
pasta is always available as well
as whole wheat pizza. Watch for
additional gluten free dinner selections coming soon.
Rocco’s Pizza and Pasta now
delivers and accepts credit cards.
Be sure to like them on facebook
and call for daily specials. Jerry
and Jessica and the entire staff at
Rocco’s Pizza and Pasta are
proud to sponsor a number of
community organizations and
sports teams here in St. James
and thank their loyal customers
for their continued patronage. Rocco’s Pizza and Pasta wish
their friends and neighbors in St.
James a beautiful spring and a
happy and safe summer. –5–
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Art & Craft Spring Festival May 18 & 19
to Benefit Deepwells Farm Historical Society
The annual art & Craft
SprIng fEStIval will be held
on May 18 and 19 at the historical Deepwells Farm in St. James,
on Route 25A and Moriches
Road. Over 75 juried artists and
craftsmen featuring fiber, pottery,
original art, hand-crafted jewelry,
stained glass, woodworking,
photography and more will
gather outside and under tents. There will be live music, children’s games and activities, and
plenty of delicious hot food. Tour
the historical 19th century Greek
Revival farmhouse, visit the St.
James General Store, and enjoy
the lovely grounds of this Suffolk
County Park. Show hours are Saturday and
Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, children
and parking are free. This festival
will benefit the Deepwells Farm
Historical Society.
For more information, please
contact Rachel Frislid at 631563-8551 or www.preferredpromotions.com.
Knights of Columbus Golf Outing Set for June 17, 2013
The Knights of Columbus of
Sts. Philip & James will hold their
Inaugural golf outIng on
Monday, June 17, 2013 at the
Smithtown Landing Country Club
honoring and commemorating
Knight Robert (Bob) Remhild.
The Outing, which includes
Round of Golf, Golf Cart, Lunch,
Cocktail Hour and Dinner, is
$165 per person (dinner only,
$75). Limited sponsorships are
available starting at $100 for a
Tee Sign, $500 for Driving Range
sponsor, $1,000 for Lunch sponsor and $1,500 for Dinner sponsor. Send your name(s), address,
phone, email, and indicate the
number of players/dinner guests.
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
Please make checks payable and
mail to:
Sts. Philip & James
KofC Council #12839
P.O Box 201
St. James, NY 11780
For more information contact:
Thomas Sica at sikachu45@hotmail.com. –7–
P reserve excellence
in
education
and
Pride in our smithtown community
A Strong
Community
High
Property
Values
PleASe VoTe
YES
College and
Career-Ready
Students
on TUeSDAY, MAY 21, 2013
for the
SMITHTown SCHool DISTRICT BUDGeT
This budget is within the TAX CAP.
it is imperative that you get out and vote yes
Vote YES to Maintain
eleMenTARY
MIDDle SCHool
& HIGH SCHool
• The Entire
Kindergarten Program
• Elementary Music:
5th Grade
& Orchestra
• Class Size
• Middle School Sports
• Elective Competitions:
AP Conference
DECA, Robotics
• Late Bus Transportation
• Comprehensive Elective
Program
• The 9 Period Day
All STUDenTS
• Student Support Services
and Guidance Programs
(Social Workers/Counselors)
• Special Education Services
• Library Media Programs
(Librarians)
• Theatrical Experience - All Levels
• Comprehensive Co-Curricular
Programs
the F uture oF smithtown’s children is in your hands!
PollS ARe oPen 6:00 AM-9:00 PM
Voting Takes Place at the Following Schools:
Accompsett elementary • nesconset elementary
St. James elementary • Smithtown elementary
Created and Produced by
P.A.S.S.
(Partners Advocating for Smithtown Schools)
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Memorial Day Parade Set for Monday, May 27
The Sgt. John W. Cooke Post
395 in St. James extends an invitation to the community to join
them in celebration of Memorial
Day on Monday, May 27, 2013.
All military personnel on leave
or recently returned from overseas deployment are encouraged
to participate. Feel free to wear
uniforms if you have them. The
parade and ceremony is our
chance to remember all veterans
especially those who made the
ultimate sacrifice. The parade group will assemble at 9:30 a.m. at the intersection of Lake and Woodlawn
avenues, St. James and step off at
Chinese Auction on Friday, June 7
A Chinese Auction will be
held on Friday, June 7, 2013 at 6
p.m. at the St. James United
Methodist Church, 532 Moriches
Road, St. James. The entrance fee
of $8 per person provides a
block of 25 tickets. A large number of themed gift baskets and a
selection of gift certificates will
be featured. There will be complimentary desserts and tea or
coffee available. A donation of a non-perish-
able food item would be appreciated and will be brought to the
Smithtown Food Pantry to help
those in need in our community.
In addition, part of the funds
raised at this event will be given
to benefit our troops overseas
and at home and another portion
will be donated to the Smithtown
Guide Dog Foundation.
For additional information,
please call the church at 5845340. 10 a.m. They will march along
Lake Avenue to the St. James elementary School where the appropriate ceremonies will take
place.
For additional information,
call Parade Chairman Lee Dike
at (917) 865-8899.
Smithtown Lioness
Garage Sale
The Smithtown Lioness will hold
their annual GARAGe SALe on
Saturday, May 18 at 1 Cindy Drive
in St. James (edgewood Avenue to
Glenrich Drive, north to Cindy
Drive). 9 a.m. (no previews). Clothing, household items,
books, furniture, etc. will be featured. All proceeds will go to local
charities.
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(631) 265-9865
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A R O U N D
T O W N
MS CUREiosity’s Closet Grand
Re-Opening Event on May 21
MS CUReiosity’s Closet is happy
to announce their GRAND ReOPeNING on Tuesday, May 21
from 6 to 8 p.m. MS CUReiosity’s
Closet recently relocated to 529
Lake Avenue, across from the St.
James Gazebo and the Railroad
Station and right in between Julie’s
Home and Garden Accessories
and J. Michaels Men’s Clothing.
Admission for the evening is
$25 and includes Champagne and
Chocolates, a store credit to be
used that evening, along with a
copy of the new novel “The
Medal” by author Kerianne Brosky
who will be on hand to sign your
book.
MS CUReiosity’s Closet is a Designer Consignment Boutique
where 100% of the profits go to
the Cure MS Foundation of NY.
Store hours are Monday through
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional information call
360-CURe (2873)
www.MSCureiosityCloset.com or
www.CureMSfoundation.com.
St. James Lutheran Church Garage Sale on May 18
The St. James Lutheran
Church, located on the corner of
Second and Woodlawn Avenues
in St. James, will hold their annual Garage Sale on Saturday,
May 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in
the parking lot of the church.
The Garage Sale will benefit
Habitat for Humanity. There are
still some vendor spaces avail-
able – for additional information
call Rosemarie at 585-4882 or
email: roseandlou@aol.com
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OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
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OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
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A R O U N D
T O W N
St. James Letter Carrier –
A Winner of the L.I. Ducks “Anthem Idol Contest”
Maurice Mataban of St. James
has been selected to perform
the national anthem at Bethpage
Ballpark this
summer. Maurice, who is also
a letter carrier
with the U.S.
Postal Service
here in St. James,
was one of six
contestants that
competed and
won in the Long
Island Ducks
“Anthem Idol
Contest.”
The Long Island Ducks, in
conjunction with
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106.1 WBLI, held their annual “Anthem Idol Contest” on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Bethpage Ballpark. Registrants competed for six openings to
perform the national anthem before a Ducks game
during the 2013 season. each contestant sang a 90second rendition of “the Star-Spangled Banner” before the judges and fellow contestants. Ducks Media
Relations and Broadcasting Manager Michael Polak
and WBLI on-air personality Syke judged the contest.
“We had a great turnout for this year’s edition of
Anthem Idol,” Ducks Promotions Manager Jordan
Schiff said. “The contestants presented a great range
of talent, and we are looking forward to seeing all
the winners perform at Bethpage Ballpark this year.”
The additional five winners of the contest are:
Aubrey Alvino of West Babylon; Jess Ingui of Mastic
Beach; Samuel Rodriguez of Central Islip; Deborah
Santiago of Ronkonkoma; and the duet of Michele
Sivori and Jeanine Williams of Huntington. The Long Island Ducks are members of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their
home games at Bethpage Ballpark. Opening Day
was April 26. For further information, call (631) 940DUCK or visit www.liducks.com.
Be sure to catch Maurice when he sings “the StarSpangled Banner” on Saturday, September 7, 2013
at 7:05 p.m. (LI Ducks vs the Sugar Land Skeeters),
which is also Grucci fireworks night. Tickets are available at www.liducks.com or (631) 940-TIXX. H
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call Lisa Suchy
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584-7071
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OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Fab Four Garden Tour
On-Site Artists and Musicians
The North Suffolk Garden
Club is gearing up for their faB
four gardEn tour on Friday, June 21, 2013 where four
homeowners have graciously
opened their gardens for this fabulous tour. The “Fab Four” gardens have been chosen for their
diversity and curb appeal. each
garden will feature live music
and a known local artist at work.
The artists’ works will be available for sale at the evening
Cocktail Party which will be held
at a member’s home in Nissequogue.
Visitors will experience the
beauty of an estate rose garden,
a perennial garden, a pondscape
and a backyard retreat. NSGC
hosts will be present at each garden to welcome the arrival of
guests who are encouraged to
enjoy the ambiance created from
the beauty of the garden, the opportunity to see an artist at work
and the pleasure of listening to
live music.
Participating artists are Nancy
Bueti-Randall, Doug Reina, Mary
Jan van Zeijts, Kelynn Z. Adler
and photographer Daphne
Youree, all well-known for the
exceptional artistry of their work.
“This event is a fabulous collaboration and we expect that it will
be an event to remember,” said
President Marilyn Light. “To
broaden the opportunity for pur-
chasing the art for people not attending the cocktail party, we
will welcome visitors to our
website where the paintings and
photos can be viewed,” Mrs.
Light added.
What could be a better backdrop to take in the visual beauty
of the Fab Four Gardens than
softly played music by professional musicians. Garden Club
member Deanna Muro, Director
of Music at St. Joseph’s Church in
Kings Park, an organist and pianist who has performed internationally, is one of the featured
musicians along with harpist
Stephanie Salvatore. Mary Latini
is a pianist who plays at private
parties and events throughout
Long Island; and Georgia Schmitt
is a chamber music specialist
who is also a director of the
Siena Summer Music Program.
Mrs. Light said, “We are very
happy to be able to showcase
these artists and musicians at the
gardens. It adds such a unique
element to the Tour.”
The tour will depart from
Deepwells parking lot in St.
James, via trolley promptly at 1
p.m. Reservations are limited
due to trolley capacity.
Tickets, at $75 for the tour;
$75 for the cocktail party; or
$125 for both tour and cocktail
party are now available. To make
a reservation or to inquire about
sponsorship opportunities, contact Chris Amato (724-9424),
clamato11780@yahoo.com or
Kathy Polito at bpolito@optonline.net.
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A R O U N D
T O W N
LEG. LYNNE C.
NOWICK READS TO
5TH GRADERS AT
ST. JAMES
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Suffolk County Legislator Lynne
C. Nowick (center) was invited
to participate in the annual St.
James Elementary PTA’s “Parents
As Reading Partners’ Week.” As
a special guest reader and a
graduate of St. James Elementary
School, Legislator Nowick shared
her love of reading with the fifth
grade students of Mrs. Keeley’s
class and talked about her
position as a Suffolk County
Legislator and why reading is so
important to her job. Leg.
Nowick chairs the Parks &
Recreation Committee and
serves on the Economic Development & Energy and the Ways &
Means Committees.
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Corporate Memberships Now Available.
Golf, Corporate, Tennis and House Memberships are available and an
affordable luxury which you and your family will cherish for years to come.
The Club features a newly renovated 18 Hole Championship Golf Course,
Tennis Courts, Elegant Catering and Dining facilities for up to 200 people,
Casual Dining and Family Friendly Events throughout the year.
Please contact us with any questions you may have regarding available
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OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Dispose of Your Unwanted Medications Properly
Suffolk County Legislator Lynne C. Nowick, of St.
James, encourages residents to clean out their medicine cabinets. Most residents possess prescription or
over the counter medications to treat illnesses or
health issues; and expired or unused products can
harm the environment and contaminate public
drinking water supplies when flushed down the toilet or disposed of improperly. In addition to environmental concerns, abuse of prescription drugs is
rapidly increasing. By disposing of unnecessary
medications in a family’s medicine cabinet, the risk
of someone else taking these pills can be avoided.
In 2008, Suffolk County established the Suffolk
County Pharmaceutical Disposal Program, known as
operation Medicine Cabinet, which allows residents
to deposit unused or expired medications, including
controlled substances, in a secure receptacle located
in the lobby of Suffolk County Police Precincts. The
Fourth Police Precinct, which is closest for Smithtown residents, is equipped to collect and properly
dispose of unwanted medications and is open 24
hours a day/seven days a week. It is located at 727
Veterans Memorial Highway in Hauppauge. Medications should be placed in a plastic bag.
Last year Suffolk Leg. Lynne C. Nowick worked
with the Town of Smithtown to implement a medica-
Pictured with Suffolk County Legislator Lynne C.
Nowick at the Operation Medicine Cabinet receptacle at the Fourth Police Precinct is Captain John
Palumbo.
tion take back program for the residents of Smithtown at the Smithtown Public Safety Office on
Maple Avenue. Residents may dispose of their unwanted medications during regular business hours at
the Public Safety Office.
John A. Baldi Joins American Portfolios Financial Services
Head of the Harbor resident
John A. Baldi has affiliated with
SeC-registered investment advisor American Portfolios Advisors
Inc. as an investment advisor
representative and with
broker/dealer American Portfolios Financial Services (APFS) – a
full-service, independent broker/
dealer and member FINRA/SIPC
firm – as a registered representative. His office, American Portfo-
lios Financial Services, Inc., in
Hauppauge, N.Y., is a registered
branch of APFS.
Baldi has more than 17 years
of experience in financial planning and holds his series 7 and
63 securities licenses; in addition, he is licensed to sell life, accident and health insurance, as
well as variable annuities. He offers comprehensive financial
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services, Baldi is a board member for the Financial Planning Association, a spinning instructor,
and head usher at St. Patrick’s
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A R O U N D
T O W N
Local Chiropractors are the First Sports Diplomates
on Long Island
Dr. Hope Miller and Dr. Marc
Taczanowski, of St. James, have
just completed their research
projects and fulfilled their requirements to become the first
Diplomates in Sports Medicine
on Long Island. They recently
traveled to Colorado Springs to
present their respective case
studies in the sub-specialty of
Sports Medicine.
Dr. Hope and Dr. Marc began
their practice – True Sport Care –
in St. James in 2004. Their new
expanded facility is now located
at 62 Lake Avenue South, Suite C
in Nesconset. They specialize in
peak performance and injury
management for all ages.
The DACBSP (Diplomate
American Chiropractic Board of
Sports Physicians) certification
requires the doctor to first
achieve CCSP (Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician) certification. The CCSP requires the
doctor to attend a minimum of
100 hours of a 120 hour postgraduate CCSP program. The
doctor must take and successfully pass a comprehensive written examination to receive the
CCSP certification.
Once CCSP status has been
achieved, the doctor may work
toward DACBSP certification. To
do so, the doctor must attend an
additional minimum of 200 class
hours. Doctors wishing to
achieve DACBSP status then
have four basic components they
must successfully complete
within three years of completion
of the DACBSP Program. The
four components are a written
examination, a practical exami-
nation, a practical experience requirement and research project. To give someone a better appreciation for the type of study
this would encompass, the curriculum guidelines include but
are not limited to: exercise Physiology, Rehabilitation of Athletes,
Biomechanics, Diagnostic Imaging, Functional Taping and Bracing, Sport Psychology, Advanced
Soft Tissue Techniques, emergency Procedures – Advanced
Concussion Management, Spinal
Trauma, Sideline Injury Assessment and Management.
In the US and Canada combined, approximately 200 chiropractors total achieve this level
of proficiency in the field of
Sports Medicine. Out of the
60,000 chiropractors practicing continued on page 108
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S C O U T I N G
N E W S
ADVENTURES OF SCOUTING OPEN HOUSE...
Boy Scouts Greg and Peter from Troop 301, demonstrate bike safety and rules of the road to Cub Scout Den 2
from Pack 228 of St. James. Pack 228 of St. James will be hosting an OPen HOuse night on Friday, May 31 at
7 p.m. at the St. James Elementary School on Lake Avenue. Cub Scouts is open to boys entering first through
fifth grade in September 2013. Come and find out about the many adventures in Scouting and learn about affordable summer camp opportunities in Suffolk County. For more information, please contact Dave Trabulsi at
stjamespack228@gmail.com.
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• swimming, sports, music, nature, art
• red cross swim instruction
• counselor-in-training program grades 9 and 10
• choice afternoon activities for grades 4-8
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St. James, New York 11780
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S C O U T I N G
N E W S
Kyle Bollhofer Inducted as Eagle Scout
On March 15, 2013 Kyle A.
Bollhofer was awarded Boy
Scouting’s highest rank of eagle
Scout at a ceremony with Troop
7 of St. James. Less than 4% of
all Scouts achieve the eagle rank.
In addition to earning at least
21 merit badges, performing
many hours of community service and showing leadership over
his scouting career, Kyle was required to plan, lead and complete a community service
project and raise the money for
it. At the request of the Smithtown Historical Society, he chose
to replace the picket fence along
Middle Country Road in front of
the Society’s Franklin Arthur
Farm.
With the help of fellow scouts,
family and friends, Kyle raised almost $1,000 by redeeming and
recycling almost 20,000 bottles
and cans. He then oversaw the
removal of the 190-foot long old
fence and the painting, construction and installation of the new
fence and gate. The fence pickets
were custom made in an assembly line fashion involving 15
scouts and adults in one day.
A recent tally has determined
that more than 100 million hours
of service have been spent performing all of the eagle Scout
service projects in the U.S. during the past 100 years, likely
making these projects the single
greatest youth service initiative
in history, and one that has Above,
Kyle painting the fence.
Right: Kyle with
Scoutmaster
Thomas Stumpf.
touched every community in America in an important way. Kyle
proudly joins his brother
Joe and father in the
rank of eagle Scout. Kyle will be graduating from Ward Melville
High School in June and
attending Lehigh University. He lives in Head of
the Harbor with his sister Aly, brother Joe and
parents, Kelly and Joe.
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S C O U T I N G
N E W S
CONGRATULATIONS
EAGLE SCOUTS...
St. James Boy Scout Troop 301
congratulates its most recent
Eagle Scouts, the highest rank in
Scouting. Pictured (L-R) are:
Harrison Tokarski, Alexander
Becker and Anthony Gallo.
An Eagle Scout Court of Honor
celebration with the Troop and
family members was held on
April 6, 2013 at St. James
Lutheran Chuch.
TWINS RECEIVE
RELIGIOUS
EMBLEMS IN
SCOUTING...
Webelos Cub Scouts Hunter
and Robert Pszybylski, of St.
James Lutheran Church,
earned the second highest
achievement in Cub Scouting,
their Religious Emblems. The
twin brothers worked since
last September on this
achievement under the direction of Deacon Charles Breslau of Port Jefferson.
Pictured: Chris McNeill, District Executive Suffolk County
Council Boy Scouts of America, Rev. Neil Mittelstaedt, St. James
Lutheran Church, Lou Sandhop, Chairperson Lutheran Committee on Scouting, Bob, Hunter, AnnMarie and Robert
Pszybylski.
Cub Scouts from Pack 228 participated
in Scout Sunday Services at St. James
Lutheran Church in support of Hunter
and Robert Pszybylski being presented
with their Religious Emblem Medals.
Pictured: Robert Pszybylski, Donald
Young, Hunter Pszybylski, Alex Hartmann, Stephen Levin, Erik Simmen, Ryan
Seltzer, Jack Irmscher, Karl Simmen.
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UNDER CONTRACT
Smithtown, NY – Under Contract in 30 Days
Nesconset, NY – Charming Colonial
Immaculate 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath Colonial situated on quiet treelined street. Beautiful lighted paver drive. Updated eat in kitchen
with oak cabinetry and granite counters. Formal dining room,
finished basement with bar, laundry room. Stunning in-ground pool
with deck and patio. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2567362. LP $435,000.
Lovely 4-bedroom Colonial on .32-acre. Formal living room with
wood-burning fireplace. Updated kitchen with granite countertops
and updated bathrooms. Fenced yard with bi-level deck, in-ground
pool and stamped concrete patio. A delightful home to call your own.
Sachem SD #5. MLS# 2562828. LP $419,000.
Smithtown, NY – River Front Paradise
St. James, NY – Sprawling Ranch
Victorian home built in 1860 and renovated and expanded in 1997.
Serene 3.3 acres on private road with 275 ft. on Nissequogue River.
Home features kitchen with granite and SS appliances, 2 fireplaces,
wood floors, mahogany front porch and travertine patio. Peace and
tranquility await you. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2540031. $899,000
Traditional Ranch expanded in 2006 with no expense spared.
New great room, spacious master suite, new red oak floors, poplar
moldings, new baths, new AC, new salt water pool with cascading
waterfalls. Short Sale. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2521989. $729,000.
St. James, NY – Meticulously Maintained
St. James, NY – Immaculate Rental
Expanded and updated custom Ranch on manicured .56-acre.
Spacious newly remodeled kitchen, open floor plan, new CAC,
new gas heating system, updated roof, nicely finished basement,
2-car garage, Move-in condition. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2563936.
$545,000.
Charming 4-bedroom, 2-bath Cape features living room with wood
burning fireplace. Updated roof, siding, kitchen cabinetry, wood
floors. Plenty of storage. Full unfinished basement with OSE and
washer/dryer, detached 2-car garage. Smithtown SD #1.
MLS# 2561925. $2,400/month.
Marianne J. Koke
Licensed Associate Broker
St. James/Smithtown Office
499 Lake Ave., St. James, NY
631.584.6600 ext.206, c.631.335.7111
mariannekoke@danielgale.com
You Care About Results, So Do I.
Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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Workout for St. Jude Fitness-a-Thon
Set for Sunday, May 19
Fitness 4 You, Inc. will be hosting a Workout for St. Jude FITNESS-A- THON on Sunday, May
19, 2013 starting at 9 a.m. at the
Nesconset Gazebo Park on
Smithtown Blvd. to raise funds to
help support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, one of the
world’s premier pediatric cancer
research centers.
The event will include:
Zumba, Bootcamp, Kickboxing,
Yoga and Kids Fitness. This is the
first year that Fitness 4 You, Inc.
is holding the Workout for St.
Jude event. “We look forward to
this event to help raise awareness and funds for the kids of St.
Jude,” said Roy Franks event coordinator. “The Workout for St.
Jude event brings together health
enthusiasts to support the mis-
sion of St. Jude while getting fit.”
Since opening in 1962, St.
Jude Children’s Hospital has
treated children from all 50
states and around the world. No
child is ever denied treatment
because of a family’s inability to
pay. With a daily operating cost
of $1.7 million, St. Jude depends
mostly on public contributions
and fundraising events, like
Workout for St. Jude.
For information about this
event, contact: Fitness 4 You,
Inc., 195 Smithtown Blvd.,
Nesconset, NY 11767, 631-2526132, www.fitness4youinc.com
AbOut st. Jude
St. Jude Children’s research Hospital is internationally recognized
for its pioneering research and
treatment of children with cancer
and other life-threatening diseases. the hospital’s research has
helped push overall survival rates
for childhood cancer from less
than 20% when the institution
opened to almost 80% today.
It is the first and only national
Cancer Institute designated a
Comprehensive Cancer Center
devoted solely to children, where
no family ever pays for care.
for more information, go to
www.stjude.org and follow St.
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www.twitter.com/stjude.
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St. James, NY
Pristine Updated Ranch
This beautifully updated Ranch is in move-in condition.
Special features include large eat in kitchen with wood
cabinets, granite counter tops and newer appliances,
hardwood floors, new vanity, granite in main full bath,
Anderson windows, full finished basement with outside
entrance. The property is landscaped, with in-ground
sprinklers, exterior lighting, Trex deck, over-sized shed
for storage and is completely fenced. This home is in close
proximity to public transportation, beaches, golf, and
boating. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2575312. $529,000.
Denise Voelker, CBR
Licensed Salesperson
St. James/Smithtown Office
499 Lake Ave., St. James, NY
631.584.6600 ext.205, c.516.242.1339
denisevoelker@danielgale.com
What Matters Most Is
Who You Choose To Work With.
Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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danielgale.com
St. James, NY – New to Market
Charming 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial on private 1.5 acres.
Renovations include new roof, siding, baths, kitchen, master suite
with dressing room. Pellet stove, in-ground pool, circular drive.
Close to shopping, beaches, parks, SUNY Stony Brook. Easy access
for commuters. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2575487. $620,000.
UNDER CONTRACT
Port Jefferson Station, NY – Picture Perfect
Smithtown, NY
Move right in to this immaculate Hi Ranch. 4-bedroom, 2-bath, newly
renovated kitchen and bath, 2-zone gas heat, wood floors, 2 car garage,
new walkway and front steps. Level ⅓-acre in a quiet neighborhood,
close to golf, Stony Brook University, hospitals, shopping and the Village
of Port Jefferson. Comsewogue SD #3. MLS# 2533275. $349,000.
5-bedroom, 2-bath Hi Ranch on ½-acre on quiet cul de sac adjacent to
Nature Preserve. Renovations include kitchen with granite countertops
and stainless steel appliances, architectural roof, siding, windows, baths
with floor-to-ceiling ceramic tiles. CAC, gas heat, wood floors, in-ground
pool with brick patio. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2547352. LP $449,999.
UNDER CONTRACT
UNDER CONTRACT
Smithtown, NY
Smithtown, NY
Beautifully renovated Carriage House offers the perfect blend of old
world charm and modern convenience. This c1900 home on a private
½-acre in lovely Village of the Branch boasts 3 large bedrooms,
2.5baths, 2 fireplaces, CAC, 2-car garage, wood floors. Borders
greenbelt. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2532658. LP $499,000.
Immaculate 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath Ranch. Level ½ acre on quiet tree
lined street in North Smithtown. Newly renovated kitchen. Granite
counters and SS appliances. Updated baths. CAC, wood floors,
crown moldings. 16x32 ft. in-ground pool. Finished basement, OSE.
Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2555632. LP $549,000.
Diane Duffy
Licensed Salesperson
St. James/Smithtown Office
499 Lake Ave., St. James, NY
631.584.6600 ext.208, c.631.413.0287
dianeduffy@danielgale.com
Committed to Excellence.
Each office is independently owned and operated. We are pledged to provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin.
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Annual Mildred Smith Historical Essay Scholarship Contest
The Smithtown Historical Society (SHS) is proud to once
again offer junior year students
in the Township of Smithtown an
opportunity to a $1,000 scholarship. The MIldrEd SMItH
SCHolarSHIp ESSay ContESt
is open to all 11th graders in attendance at Commack, Hauppauge, Kings Park, Smithtown
east & West High Schools, as
well as at The Knox School and
Smithtown Christian School. Mildred Smith was an original
founder of the Smithtown Historical Society and its first President. She possessed an intense
passion for the history of Smithtown and was a great friend and
supporter of the Society for many
years. The Smithtown Historical
Society is proud to honor her
though this annual essay contest
and hopes that the spirit of Ms.
Smith will live on in the devotion
and hard work of students submitting essays for consideration. The Annual Mildred Smith
Historical essay Scholarship
Contest is in its seventh year. This
year’s theme is: Imagine that you
have been presented with a onetime opportunity to use a portal
to the past in the township of
smithtown. Which town or village and period of time in Smith-
town’s history would you choose
to visit & why? What events were
happening? Would you want to
be there to witness a specific
event, meet a particular historic
figure or family member who inspires you, or just experience the
way of life for a Smithtowner at
that time? Use historic research
to define the value of your decision. Submissions for the contest
will be accepted from now until
June 14, 2013, 5 p.m. in the
Smithtown Historical Society’s
Headquarters at the Roseneath
Cottage, 239 Middle Country
Road, Smithtown, NY 11787. For
more detailed information regarding the rules and regulations
pertaining to the contest, please
visit the Society’s website to view
an information flier or call 2656768.
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Child Advocacy & Parent Empowerment Services
b Deanna Walsh-Bender, M.S.Ed., L.M.S.W. a
Child, Adolescent & Young Adult Therapist
Disability & Mental Health Advocate
Special Education Consultant
Beginning July 11, 2013, I will be offering social/
emotional skills group therapy for children ages
10-12. Group will be limited to no more than 6
members to ensure the necessary learning environment for generalization of skills to occur. There will
be a parent component for one or two sessions per
module to foster a joint understanding and participation of skill use in the home, school & community. Additionally, throughout the various modules,
there will be a combination of guest speakers and
community service projects along with the use of
music, art and hatha yoga. A parent Interest &
orientation Seminar will be held on Thursday,
May 23rd as well as Thursday, May 30th from 6:307:30. This seminar will offer parents the opportunity to learn more about the program and to have
all questions regarding the group answered in a
personalized atmosphere. For more information
and to reserve your attendance at one of these seminars please call 631-686-6021.
SkILLS group detaILS
WHEN
Thursdays beginning July 11th from 6-7:30 p.m. meeting weekly
The St. James School House, 542 North Country Road, Suite 2
WHERE
$60 per 1.5-hour session whereby $240 is paid in advance monthly
FEE
WHAT & WHY The following modules with multiple skills throughout:
WHY:
Mindfulness-Based Stress reduction Skills
So that we can pay attention to what we are doing, slow ourselves down, and make
good choices in order to feel happier and healthy.
WHY:
distress tolerance Skills
So that when things feel bad, we know what to do to not make them worse for
ourselves.
emotion regulation Skills
WHY: So that we can understand and deal with our emotions in a well-balanced way.
Self-Compassion Skills
Why: So that we can learn to be gentle with ourselves and self-validate our efforts.
Social Skills
Why: So that we can have good relationships, get what we want, and keep our self-respect.
Family effectiveness Skills
Why: So that we can get along well with our family members and communicate effectively.
The Saint James School House
542 N. Country Rd., Suite 2, Saint James, NY 11780
631-686-6021 (ph) • 631-686-6022 (fax)
“Serving the needs of Long Island’s children, adolescents & young adults
along with their families who love them & the professionals who serve them.”
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Empire College
Information Sessions
for Adults
empire State College, of the State University of New York, will hold public information session(s) about its associate
and bachelor’s degree programs at its
Hauppauge location, New York State Office Building, Room 1A11, 250 Veterans
Memorial Highway, Hauppauge on
Thursday, May 23 at 12:30 p.m. For more
information, please call 516-997-4700.
SUNY empire State College was established in 1971 to offer adult learners the
opportunity to earn associate, bachelor’s
and master’s degrees from the State University of New York. Students learn
through independent studies, online
courses, seminars and residencies. Learners also may earn credit for prior collegelevel learning from work and life
experience. For additional information, visit
www.esc.edu.
THINGS WERE HOPPIN’ AT CLEARY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF...
All the children in at the Cleary School were treated to a very
special visitor recently. Everyone had a hoppin’ good time! The
Cleary School, located in Nesconset, is a state supported, notfor-profit private school, providing educational services for children with a hearing loss from birth through 21. For more
information visit www.clearyschool.org or call 631-588-0530 if
you would like a tour of the school.
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Win a Mercedes-Benz or $25,000
As the warm weather approaches wouldn’t it be nice to
drive around in a brand new
Mercedes, or how about an extra
$25,000 in your wallet for a nice
summer vacation!
Little Shelter Animal Rescue in
Huntington, NY is holding its
13th annual Mercedes Benz Raffle. Tickets are $100 each and
only 600 will be sold. You can
always go in on shares with family, friends or co-workers. In fact
several lucky winners in the past
years have done just that, and
wouldn’t it be one happy group
of friends or family reveling in
their new found wealth.
The drawing will be held at
Little Shelter, at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 30, 2013. You do not
need to be present to win.
Start the summer of 2013 off
with a brand new car or plenty
of cash in hand to do whatever it
is that you enjoy.
To purchase your ticket call
(631) 368-8770 ext 26 or visit
Little Shelter in person at 33
Warner Road, Huntington, NY.
All proceeds from this raffle
will help Little Shelter save the
lives of homeless animals.
U.S. Postal Service Announces New Stamp Issue
Civil War series
The U.S. Postal Service continues its 5-year commemoration of
the 150th anniversary of the Civil
War with this collectible pane,
which includes two stamps: one
depicts the Battle of gettysburg,
the largest battle of the war,
while the other depicts the Battle
of vicksburg, a complex Union
campaign to gain control of the
Mississippi River. The background image on the pane is a
photograph taken by Matthew
Brady shortly after the Battle of
Gettysburg. The pane also includes period quotes and lyrics
of a popular Civil War song. To
learn more about the stories behind the stamps, visit www.beyondtheperf.com.
These stamps will go on sale at
the St. James Post Office on May
23, 2013.
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y
S P E A K I N G
LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES
Snowman, the Cinderella Horse of Hollandia Farms
by Bradley Harris,
Smithtown Historian
recently I was asked by the
folks living in the fairfield condominium complex if I would
write about the people that
used to live along Moriches
road where the condominiums are now to be found.
that led me back to the incredible story of Snowman, an
old pennsylvania plow horse
that a man named Harry de
leyer transformed into a national jumping champion. this
is a story I wrote for the
Smithtown News back in July
of 2008 and I am reprinting it
in Our Town because it is such
a great story that it deserves to
be retold. It is also a story that
begins in a farmhouse on the
west side of Moriches road
very near the fairfield condominiums. the information contained in this article comes
from books and articles published about Snowman, and
from a personal interview I
had with Johanna de leyer,
ST. JAMES
who I am sad to say passed
away last year.
The story of Snowman begins
long ago in 1956, the year Harry
de Leyer was just beginning to
establish his own stable for
horses in St. James. In 1955,
Harry and his pretty young wife
Johanna purchased a “chicken
farm” on Moriches Road in St.
James. The de Leyers bought a
farmhouse, along with a chicken
house that stood behind it, on
one and a half acres of land.
(The farmhouse is still standing
on the west side of Moriches
Road opposite the building that
houses Sports Authority and Staples. The chicken house that
used to stand behind the farmhouse burned down some years
ago.) Harry needed a house for
his rapidly growing family, and
he needed a barn where he
could stable a string of horses
that he had been using to teach
riding to the girls at Knox School.
The de Leyers purchased the
house, moved in, and with the continued on facing page
Snowman in his stall in the converted chicken coop at Hollandia
Farms. Snowman was pampered; he
even had carpeting in his stall.
Photograph courtesy of
Johanna de Leyer.
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conitnued
help of some friends, converted
the chicken house into a stable
with 13 “straight stalls” for
horses. Although the acre and a
half of property did not give
them enough room for a pasture,
they did find space for one small
riding paddock. Since the de
Leyers were recent Dutch immigrants, having come to America
in 1950, they decided to call
their stable Hollandia Farms. “One wintry Monday in February 1956, 28-year-old” Harry de
Leyer “set out from his small riding stable in St. James, Long Island, for the weekly horse
auction in New Holland, Pa.” It
was Harry’s intent to see if he
could purchase horses “to add to
his stable” of horses that he used
to teach riding at Knox School.
Unfortunately, snow squalls and
a flat tire caused him to arrive
late for the auction and he arrived just as the last of the
“‘killers’ – worn-out work horses
that nobody wanted,” were being
loaded into a truck headed for
Milton Potter’s slaughterhouse in
Northport, L.I. “Suddenly Harry
spotted a big gray gelding plodding up the ramp” and his attention was drawn to the horse.
“The horse was chunky, but
lighter than the others, and there
was a spirited pitch to his ears, a
brightness in his eyes” and Harry
swore to Johanna that the horse
actually winked at him. This
prompted Harry to ask that the
horse be brought back off the
truck so that he might see him.
Harry looked the big gray gelding over, noting the “the animal’s
ribs showed, his coat was matted
with dirt and manure,” and
“there were sores on his legs.”
(Philip B. Kunhardt, “The Farm
Horse That Became a Champion,” Reader’s Digest, July
1960, pp. 92-96.) But Harry
liked the size of the big plow
horse, and its gentle disposition,
and decided that he would be a
good horse for novice riders and
S P E A K I N G
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school. So Harry offered to buy
the horse from the meat dealer
who had paid $60 for the horse
at the auction. Harry said: “I’ll
give you eighty dollars” for the
horse, “ten for profit and ten for
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Farm near St. James.” The deal
was struck, and Hollandia Farms
acquired a new horse for its stable. (Rutherford Montgomery,
Snowman, Duell, Sloan and
Pearce, Affiliate of Meredith
Press, New York, 1962, p. 11.)
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y
S P E A K I N G
Snowman, the Cinderella Horse of Hollandia Farms
continued from page 39
When the horse was delivered
to Hollandia Farms the next day,
it was snowing. Johanna and the
three kids, Joseph, Harriet and
Martin, watched as their new
horse was unloaded from the
truck. The big gray horse was so
happy to be off the truck that he
stood quietly as the rapidly
falling snow covered him with a
white blanket. When he “raised
his head” and cocked his ears
forward, the kids said he looked
like a snowman and that became
the horse’s name – Snowman.
(Rutherford Montgomery, op.
cit., pp. 14-15.)
The de Leyer kids helped their
father groom their new horse.
“They washed Snowman as
many times as was necessary to
get the dirt and slime out of his
coat and off his skin. They
clipped him slightly and combed
The farmhouse of the chicken farm on Moriches Road in St. James that
the de Leyers purchased in 1955 when Hollandia Farms started. The
chicken coop that was converted into a stable for 13 horses was behind
this house.
and brushed him. Harry called in
all of the loose, dead hair was
his horseshoer and had him
gone and his coat began to
shod.” The older kids, Joseph and
shine. The sores on his legs were
Harriet, did all the “currying and
doctored carefully.” With the combing. They worked at it until
continued on page 42
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S P E A K I N G
Snowman, the Cinderella Horse of Hollandia Farms
continued from page 40
care and attention that was lavished on the horse, Snowman
began to perk up and enjoy life.
It was clear that he would be a
gentle horse for children to ride
and Harry de Leyer now had to
teach the big workhorse how to
become a sure-footed riding
horse. That presented a bit of a
problem that Harry solved by
setting out a series of poles on
the ground and having the horse
learn how to step over the poles
without disrupting them. “The
trick, in walking over the poles
was to get the horse to lift his
feet high and space his steps
right.” After many practice sessions, Snowman learned how to
do this and stepped over the
poles, then he was taught how to
trot over the poles, and finally he
learned how to cantor over the
poles without hitting them. At
the same time, Harry got the
horse used to having a saddle
and rider on his back. So in a relatively short span of time, Snowman was ready to join the other
horses at Knox School and he remained at the school throughout
the spring and quickly became a
favorite horse for many of the
girls. (Rutherford Montgomery,
op. cit., pp. 16-19.) In the summer, when the
school year came to an end,
Knox School closed down and
Harry had to bring his horses
back to his stable in St. James.
Snowman was back in his stall to
the delight of the de Leyer kids.
But he didn’t stay long since a
neighbor who was a local chiropractor, Dr. Robert Rugen, was
interested in buying a horse for
his young son to ride. When he
visited the stable and saw Snowman, he offered to buy him for
$160 – double the price that
Harry had paid for the horse.
With so many horses in his stable, and little money coming in
over the summer, Harry sold
Snowman with the understanding that if the horse wasn’t suitable, then Dr. Rugen would
return the horse to Harry and get
his $160 back. The de Leyer kids
were heartbroken but were consoled by the fact that Snowman
was only moving to a barn on
Stony Brook Road, across some
open potato fields, and that they
would still be able to see and
visit with the horse.
It turned out that Snowman
wasn’t gone for long. Dr. Rugen
took the horse home, put him in
his corral, and the next morning
Snowman turned up in the corral
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persisted in “jumping the doccontninued on page 44
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Snowman, the Cinderella Horse of Hollandia Farms
continued from page 42
tor’s fences, no matter how high they were raised, and coming
home – cross country over fields
and lawns, through back yards
and gardens. Irate citizens called
police.” The doctor brought
Snowman back to Hollandia
Farm and got his money back.
(Philip B. Kunhardt, op. cit., p.
94.)
Harry didn’t believe that
Snowman was a jumper, but
when he saw the big horse gleefully jumping obstacles in own
corral, he quickly became a believer. Since the horse seemed to
actually enjoy jumping, Harry
decided to give Snowman special training to become a jumper.
As a nine-year-old horse that had
spent much of its life hitched to a
plow, “Snowman had a lot to
learn and a lot to unlearn” about
open jumping in a horse show.
“In open jumping the performance of a horse is all that counts.
The rules call for a loss of points
called a ‘fault’ if the horse
touches a pole or knocks one
down with fore- or hind feet, refuses to take a barrier, or unsaddles his rider, or leaves the
course.” Snowman had to learn
how to take jumps over obstacles
without causing faults and Harry
patiently introduced the horse
“to the obstacles that he would
face at a show: the coop, which
looks like an A-roofed chicken
house; the rail, which is a rail
suspended between two posts;
the gate, which is just that, a gate
with bars; natural rails, which
are two posts with rails between
them; brush and fence, which is
a fence with brush piled on each
side. An aiken is a fenced-in
hedge with the brush at the top
of the rails. The hog’s back is a
set of three rails with the center
rail higher than the others.” All of
these jumps and others that resembled “obstacles a horse
might meet in a cross-country
run,” Snowman had to learn to
jump and clear. (Rutherford
Montgomery, op. cit., pp. 49-50.) “Probably no one but Harry de
Leyer would have had the persistence and patience to spend
hours and days and weeks teaching an easy going plow horse to
face such a formidable task as
mastering all of the obstacles in
a championship show. Harry
took the time, and he brought
Snowman along slowly, building
up his power and endurance,
teaching him that every jump
had to be his best.” Throughout
1957 and into the spring of
1958, Harry worked with Snowman getting him ready for comcontinued on page 46
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Snowman, the Cinderella Horse of Hollandia Farms
continued from page 44
petitive jumping. The jumps “became higher and the obstacles wider” until Harry felt that
Snowman was confident and
ready to participate in a professional horse show. (Rutherford
Montgomery, op. cit., pp. 49-53.) Finally in April of 1958, Harry
“decided to put the big gray to
his first real test – at the Sands
Point Horse Show on Long Island, where he would compete
with some of the top open
jumpers in the land.” Harry and
his family went to the show at
Sands Point with four horses that
were entered into competition
and Harry was determined to
ride them all. “Harry’s first ride
was on Wayward Wind in the
first year green hunter contest”
and when the competition was
over, Wayward Wind was the
winner. In the “second-year
green-hunter stake,” Harry rode an experienced horse named Cicero and
he won first place honors again.
And then he won “the greenjumper stake and the greenjumper championship” on a
horse named Night Arrest. The
crowd watched anxiously to see
the horse that Harry de Leyer
was going to ride in the top
event of the day – the open
jumping competition. When
Harry brought Snowman into the
field, a hush fell over the crowd
as they stared at “a broadbeamed farm horse as he ambled
through the gate” and joined the
assembled thoroughbreds waiting to begin the competition. The
big gray horse looked so out of
place because of his size and
shape that some adults in the audience began to “laugh out
loud.” The laughter grew as people got a good look at the plow
horse that dared to challenge the
thoroughbred jumpers who were
entered in the competition. As
far as the crowd was concerned,
Snowman didn’t stand a chance.
(Rutherford Montgomery, op.
Harry de Leyer taking Snowman over a jump known as a coop on the obstacle course at Knox School. Since Snowman’s mane is braided, Harry is
wearing “pinks,” and appears to have a number plaque on his back, it is
safe to assume that a jumping competition was in progress. Snowman was
obviously clearing this jump with room to spare.
Photograph courtesy of Johanna de Leyer.
cit., pp. 59-61.) The laughter slowly died out
as Snowman made his run over
the obstacle course and “jumped
effortlessly and without any
fuss.” By the end of the second
day of competition, the laughter
stopped when it was discovered
that the big gray gelding named
Snowman was tied for first place
with a champion jumper named
Andante. everyone looked forward to the final day of competition. But what the spectators
didn’t realize was that Snowman
had cut his foreleg on the very
last jump. One of his hind legs
had scraped the skin off the back
of a foreleg and the leg was
bleeding badly. It looked like
Snowman was out of the competition. But Harry cleaned and
bound the wound, and packed
the leg in ice. Throughout the
night, Harry replenished the ice
whenever it melted down and
prayed that Snowman’s leg
would not be swollen and stiff in
the morning. An exhausted Harry
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
de Leyer slumped against the stable wall later that night and fell
asleep. When he awakened the
next morning in broad daylight,
“Snowman was watching him
eagerly” and seemed to be “resting his weight on both forelimbs.” When Harry removed the
empty ice pack from around his
leg, there was no sign of
swelling. So Harry and Johanna immediately took Snowman to
an exercise paddock to see if the
movement of his leg would be
restricted. Harry released the
horse and “he galloped away.” At
Harry’s urging, Snowman ran toward a barrier “and sailed over
it.” He appeared to be all right
and Harry decided to keep
Snowman in the competition for
the third and final day. (Rutherford Montgomery, op. cit., pp.
64-68.)
When Snowman made his
final run through the obstacle
course, he turned in a flawless
performance “sailing over the continued on page 108
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ST. JAMeS, NY 11780
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11780
Head of Harbor
11780
Nissequogue
11780
Smithtown
11787
Nesconset
11767
Under
$300,000
$301,000$500,000
$501,000$700,000
$701,000$999.000
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3
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ST. JAMeS, NY 11780
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HeAD OF HARBOR “IN HOMe PROFeSSIONAL OFFICe USe”
Diamond 4,450 sq. ft.
custom Farm Ranch
features granite eik,
great room, 4 BRs & 4.5
baths. 2 master suites.
HW floors. cAc. large
rooms. 1,000 sq. ft. professional office with private entrance. 2.5 car
gar. Architectural roof,
thermo windows. .97 level acre. more!
$599,000.
ST. JAMeS “eNTeRTAINeRS HOMe”
custom center Hall
colonial with open floor
plan. granite eik, FlR,
FDR, FR with vaulted
ceiling & fireplace. 4
BRs, 3.5 baths. Full finished basement, Florida
room, decking, heated
igP. outdoor kitchen,
1/2 acre, cul-de-sac!
$659,000.
SMITHTOWN “NeW TO MARKeT”
lovely cape on beautiful
level half acre. Quiet tree
lined street. convenient
to all but private. 2 BRs
+ office and 2 full baths.
Full basement with ose,
thermo windows, architectural roof. New gas
heat & cAc.
$369,000.
ST. JAMeS “NeW CONSTRUCTION”
Newly built 2,900+ sq. ft.
4 BR, 2.5 bath colonial.
2 story eF, 9’ ceils on 1st
floor, oak floors thru-out.
eik with custom cherry
wood cabinets & granite
tops. FlR, FDR, den,
caradco windows, arch
roof, 2 car side entry
garage, full bsmnt w/ose,
.38 acre.
$569,000.
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CeNTeReACH “NeW LISTING”
lovely updated colonial on level .48 acre
property. updated eik/maple cabs, FlR &
FDR, large den w/vaulted ceiling & gas
stove. 3 BRS, 2 full baths. oak floors, gas
heat, 200 amp electric, 2 car det. gar. Andersen thermo windows. igS front yard. 3/4 unfinished basement.
$355,000.
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views from this beautiful level 1.6 acre lot.
Public water. Build your dream home. call
for details.
$475,000.
HeAD OF HARBOR. level & wooded .59
acre building lot. 163 foot road frontage.
Public water & gas & electric.
$245,000.
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NeSCONSeT “CUL-De-SAC”
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ceilings on 1st floor, FlR & FDR, lR
w/vaulted ceiling, FR w/gas frplc, master BR
w/tray ceiling, 2 walk in closets & private
bath. cAc, cvAc, alarm. Full bsmnt/ose, 2
car gar. Fenced rear yard w/semi igP, paver
patio. more!!
$659,000.
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story building zoned cB. 94’ frontage on Rte
25a. excellent exposure. 2nd floor is a 2,560
sq. ft. apartment. Full part finished basement. 2 gas heating systems. .71 acre.
$699,000.
ST. JAMeS
“SUBDIVISION KING ARTHURS CT”
Two half acre lots on cul-de-sac locations.
under construction. custom built 3,400 sq.
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$875,000.
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A R T S
&
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Art Classes & Camps at the Mills Pond House
Creative Fun For All Ages!
The Smithtown Township Arts
Council offers art classes for children and adults at the Mills Pond
House, 660 Route 25A in St.
James. Summer Art Camps and
classes provide a wonderful opportunity to learn within the vibrant surroundings of a
contemporary art gallery. Classes
and camps teach the technical
skills of art while encouraging
students to recognize their natural talents and creative strengths. The 2013 summer schedule offers new and exciting classes offering many creative
opportunities to explore the arts.
Prices vary according to length
of class. For additional information call 862-6575. A few of our
offerings are listed below. For a
complete list of classes and
camps visit
www.stacarts/classes.org
Community Arts Camp
Students will explore techniques of various art mediums
including oils, watercolor, drawing and mixed media. In addition to gaining experience with
various art mediums and the
technical skills associated, students will be exposed to local
service organizations and be inspired to use their creative abilities to give back to their
communities! Projects may include personalized art gifts to
patients at a nursing home/ hurricane Sandy victims, an outdoor
monument, and a realized mural
at the end of each session. Fee: $325
Full Day Art Camp
Ages 7-10 - Monday-Friday
July 15-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 22-26, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
July 29-August 2, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages 11-13 - Monday-Friday
August 5-9, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
August 12-16, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
ARTventures
Students will explore the
world through art by experimenting with different media and
styles, having a ton of fun along
the way! Students should come
ready to experiment with a variety of materials such as paint,
collage, and found objects, while
recording their adventures in
their very own hand-made
sketchbook. Topics will vary
each session to encourage students to discover new and exciting ways of expressing
themselves through art. Students
continued on page 52
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A R T S
&
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Art Classes & Camps at the Mills Pond House
continued from page 50
may choose a one-week art-venture, but may also feel free to
sign up for a two-week art journey, as projects will be completely different each week!
Some destinations to expect on
your journey include papermaking, embroidery, recycled magazine sculptures, styrofoam
printmaking, origami books,
splatter art, paper mache hot air
balloons and more! and fun! each class will integrate
several aspects of the arts, from
painting and drawing, to theatre
and dance! Students will play
key parts in the lessons, activities
and direction of the class; giving
your children a greater sense of
confidence in their leadership
abilities. Dress for a mess and a
whole lot of fun! Students can
choose a half-day session, or participate in a full day’s worth of
excitement and wonder!
Fee: $180
Half-Day Art Camp
Ages 6-8 - Monday-Friday
August 19-23, 9 a.m.-12 noon
August 26-30, 9 a.m.-12 noon
Ages 9-11- Monday-Friday
August 19-23, 1-4 p.m.
August 26-30, 1-4 p.m.
Art Fusion!
In this one-week class, we will
explore various modes of ar
through experimentation, play,
Fee: $325
Full Day Art Camp
Ages 4-5 - Monday-Friday
July 8-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fee: $180
Half-Day Art Camp
Ages 4-5 - Monday-Friday
July 8-12, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
new
location
will learn about new artists and
art styles. Projects include collaging, creating animal portraits
and much more! A project or
more to take home each day.
Fee: $325
Full Day Art Camp
Ages 7-10 - Monday-Friday
July 15-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Book Making
Students will learn two kinds
of paper marbleizing techniques
and will use hand-made pages to
create an illustrated book. Paper
marbleizing utilizes watercolors
as a painting technique, and the
Suminagashi process uses inks.
Once the pages are dry, the students will be able to draw on
their pages to create an illustrated story. They will create a
pencil sketch and create a final
copy on their handmade papers Drawing & Painting and More!
Students will learn various
painting and drawing techniques
in this week-long art session and
continued on page 54
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&
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
What’s Happening at the Mills Pond House Gallery
certs and workshops. If you are
interested in sponsoring one of
their innovative exhibitions or
programs, call 862-6575.
The Mills Pond House Gallery,
located at 660 Route 25A, St.
James, is dedicated to exhibiting
the work of local, regional, and
national artists and is open to the
public Monday through Friday,
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday
and Sunday from 12 noon to 4
p.m. Admission is free. For additional information call the Smithtown Township Arts Council at
862-6575 or visit their website at
www.stacarts.org
the Smithtown township arts
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Winners showcase 2013
18-June 14
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Jazz in the Living Room, 7:30
p.m. Bring your instrument...
everyone plays. expand your creative horizons and enjoy an
evening of Jazz Improvisation led
by Jazz pianist Ranny Reeve.
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Jazz in the Living Room Concert, 7:30 p.m. This is an evening
where Jazz in the Living Room
participants have an opportunity
to perform showing off their
newly learned skills to the audience. Admission: $5 to listen.
Art Classes & Camps at the Mills Pond House
continued from page 52
and their handmade books.
Half-Day Art Camp
Fee: $180
Ages 9-11 - Monday-Friday
July 8-12, 9 a.m.-12 noon
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July 8-12, 9 a.m.-12 noon
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July 22-26, 1-4 p.m.
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A R T S
&
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
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 $20$35 unless otherwise noted,
group rates available. Call the
box office at 724-3700 for reservations or visit their website at
www.smithtownpac.org.
the life of 7-year-old Strawberry,
who is teased by her schoolmates for having bright red hair
and freckles. Strawberry goes on
a journey and realizes that all
people are different, ultimately
learning to accept herself, freckles and all.
2013 SEASON
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bloody, bloody Andrew Jackson
June 1-23, 2013
NOT APPROPRIATe FOR CHILDReN
UNDeR 17 WITHOUT ADULT
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Bloody, Bloody andrew Jackson
tells the story of america’s first
political maverick. an exhilarating and white-knuckled look at
one of our nation’s founding rock
stars – our seventh Commanderin-Chief.
Freckleface strawberry
the Musical
Just FOR tHe KIds
through May 19, 2013
All Tickets: $15
Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.
Based on Julianne Moore’s children’s book of the same name,
Freckleface Strawberry chronicles
dirty Rotten scoundrels
Through May 19, 2013
Based on the popular 1988 film.
snow White
and the seven dwarfs
Just FOR tHe KIds
June 8-23, 2013 All Tickets: $15
Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.
this humorous and enchanting
musical brings the classic story to
life with delightful songs and
dancing.
Grease
July 6-August 25, 2013
grease is the word. Bring the
whole family and step back in
time to the 1950’s for some good
old-fashioned fun.
Pinkalicious the Musical
JUST FOR THE KIDS
July 13-Aug 25, 2013
All Tickets: $15
Sat. & Sun., 11 a.m.
this is the tale, based on the
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A R T S
continued popular book by victoria and
Elizabeth Kann, about learning
the power of self-control and the
importance of moderation.
driving Miss daisy
September 7-29, 2013
Winner of the 1988 pulitzer prize
and the outer Critics Circle
award for Best off-Broadway
play. a warm-hearted, humorous
and affecting study of the unlikely relationship between an
aging, crotchety white Southern
lady, and a proud, soft-spoken
black man.
A Year With Frog and toad
JUST FOR THE KIDS
September 19-29, 2013
All Tickets: $15
Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m. part vaudeville, part make believe, all charm, A Year With Frog
and Toad tells the story of a
friendship that endures, weathering all seasons.
Cabaret
October 12-November 10, 2013
the classic tale of love and life in
Berlin as the third reich rises to
power comes to the Smithtown
Stage. With such songs as "It
Couldn't please Me More",
"Wilkommen", "Cabaret",
"don't tell Mama", and "two
ladies" you will find this tumultuous and heartbreaking era
moving and entertaining. don't
miss it.
nobody Loves a dragon
JUST FOR THE KIDS
October 19-November 10, 2013
All Tickets: $15
Sat., 2 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.
this delightful, whimsical fairy
tale, for both children and adults,
includes the melodic song
“Clarence, you’re a Most Exasperating dragon.” Written by the authors of the hilarious Broadway
musical Something’s Afoot.
Tickets: Adults/$35
Thursday Matinee/$20
&
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lifetime membership is $300.
Benefits include additional 10%
discount on the purchase of tickets to any performance or subscription package, preferred
status for seating, and much
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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 (Administration Business Office) is located at 148
Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset,
265-3994. The Commack
Branch is located at 3 Indian
Head Road, Commack, 5430998. The Kings Park Branch
is located at 1 Church Street,
Kings Park, 269-9191. Call
for Library hours.
For more information visit
the library website at
www.smithlib.org. You may register at the
above phone numbers for
programs unless otherwise
noted.
NEIGHBORS HELPING
NEIGHBORS
The Smithtown Township emergency Food Pantry and Long Island
Cares are gratefully accepting donations of (non-expired items): juice,
juice boxes, canned fruit, fruit cups,
baked beans, jelly, peanut butter,
packaged mac & cheese, tuna,
canned chicken, crackers, cookies,
applesauce, shampoo, conditioner,
toothpaste, toilet paper and other
non-perishable items. Donations
can be brought to the Nesconset
and Commack branches of the Library.
eBOOKS: DOWNLOADING
BOOKS TO YOUR iPHONE,
iPAD OR iPAD MINI
NeSCONSeT
friday, May 31, 3-4 p.m.
Did you know you can get free ebooks, simply by having a Library
Card? Learn how to borrow and
download books from the Livebrary.com program. Bring your own
charged iPhone (3GS or newer),
iPad or iPad mini, iTunes user name
and password and Library card, to
the lecture or watch the process displayed on screen. Registration is ongoing and open to all regardless of
library district. NEW MOvIE MATINEES
NeSCONSeT
Wednesday, May 15, 1-3:30 p.m.
les Miserables
Rated: PG-13; Runtime: 158 min.
Call for additional dates, times and
movies.
SMITHTOWN
Friday, May 17, 2:15 p.m.
Seven days in May (1964)
Rated: not rated, Runtime: 118 min.
Friday, May 24, 2 p.m.
promised land
continued on page 60
516-662-1612
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Father’s Day
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SHAKE IT UP SATURDAYS
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Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 58
Rated: R, Runtime: 107 min.
Friday, May 31, 2 p.m.
Stand up guys
Rate: R, Runtime: 95 min.
ON-YOUR-OWN
TRAIN TRIP TO NYC
KINGS PARK
Saturday, June 29, 8:45 a.m.
Limited tickets. Register at any
branch in person - registration
ends 6/4/13. Non-refundable
Fee: $9.25/5 years-adult; child under 5/Free
All are welcome to enjoy a day
in the city with reduced-rate
round trip tickets via the LIRR and
your Library! Meet a Library staff
member inside the Kings Park Rail
Road station house at 8:45 a.m.
and board the train as a group.
The train leaves at 9:10 a.m. and
arrives at Penn at 10:39 a.m.
(transfer at Huntington). Return
ticket only valid that day. Those
under 18 must be accompanied
by an adult.
BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Please register for these programs
Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion
NeSCONSeT
Tuesday, May 28, 2:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m.
one thousand White Women by
Jim Fergus.
Smithtown Book Discussion
Group
SMITHTOWN
Thursday, May 16, 10:15 a.m.
My antonia by Willa Cather.
Call for additional books, dates
and times.
Historical Non-fiction Book
Discussion Group
SMITHTOWN
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
Thursday, May 23, 10:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m.
the Immortal life of Henrietta
lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Call for
additional books, dates and times.
Sports Pages Book Discussion
SMITHTOWN
Call for books, dates and times.
WOMEN IN
LONG ISLAND’S PAST
SMITHTOWN
Wednesday, May 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
Women have been part of Long
Island’s history for thousands of
years, but have largely been omitted from its written history. Dr.
Natalie Naylor, founding director
of Hofstra University’s Long Island
Studies Institute and researcher
and lecturer, will be discuss her
recently published book on individual Long Island women and
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WACKY WEDNESDAY
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SPRING SPECIAL
2 LARGE PIES
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1 GARLIC KNOT PIE
1 REG. CHEESE PIE
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Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 60
the part they played in our history.
A book signing will follow. MARKETING YOURSELF
SMITHTOWN
Wednesday, May 29, 7-8:30 p.m.
If you are unemployed you
need to revamp your job search
strategies. Preparation of a marketing plan, complete with implementation tactics, is crucial.
Business development consultant
and career counselor Constance
Hallinan Lagan explains the basic
principles of marketing and how
to apply them to your job search.
The seminar ends with a guided
visualization meditation.
TURKEY - ISTANBUL
AND BEYOND
NeSCONSeT
thursday, May 30, 7-8:30 p.m.
Turkey has been the crossroads
OPEN Mon. 1-6
for the Summer
of the world since pre-Biblical
times. Come join Carole and
Richard Witkover as they take us
on a trip to Istanbul with its
palaces, museums and mosques.
Then spend four days on a sailboat hopping from one Mediterranean port to another. Visit
Greek, Lycian, Lydian and Roman
ruins. See the other-world landscape of Cappadocia from the
ground and a hot air balloon. This
presentation differs significantly
from the “old family style slide
show” of the past. Using modern
digital technology, it includes
multiple soundtracks for narration
and local background music, pan
and zoom effects, movie clips and
animation. It is a truly multimedia show. Registration is ongoing and open to all regardless of
library district.
Oceans’ Bounty
Tues.-Fri. 10-6
Sat. 10-5
Sun. 11-5
OPEN
MEMORIAL
DAY
10-4
SEAFOOd
Live
Lobsters
for Dads &
Grads
Seafood Lovers
Gift
Certificates
Lobster/Clambakes are Back!
1 1/4 lb. Lobster, 1/2 lb. Steamers, 1/2 lb. Shrimp
1/2 lb. Mussels, Sweet Corn on the Cob
Time to Barbecue!
Marinated Shrimp Skewers, Fish-Ka-Bobs,
Diver Scallops, Wild Halibut, Wild Salmon, Tuna,
Giant Shrimp, Swordfish, Chilean Sea Bass and more
Summertime Entertaining
• Deluxe Cold Seafood Platters • Jumbo Shrimp Platters
• Mini Crab Cakes • Shrimp Poppers • Lobster Wontons
• Gail’s Clam Pie • Scallops in Bacon • Coconut Shrimp
• Scallop Bites • Shrimp Potstickers • Baked Clams
415 no. CoUnTRY RD. (25A),
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Visit us on FACeBooK.com/oceansBountySeafood
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OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
SIMPLY CREATIvE SPRING
NeSCONSeT
Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person due at registration (cash or check)
Chef Rob will demonstrate
three delicious recipes starting
with a strawberry and spinach
salad with pecans and feta
cheese, then balsamic roasted
peppers with goat cheese on fresh
cabbala bread followed by zucchini pancakes. You will get to
sample all this delicious food as
well as the recipes to try at home.
SUFFOLK COUNTY POLICE
MEETINGS
NeSCONSeT
1st tuesday of the month
The Suffolk County Police Department will sponsor monthly
meetings to inform residents of issues concerning the local comcontinued on page 64
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Apex Athletics
Summer Camp
Keep the kids busy this summer with our fun-filled
gymnastics summer camp for ages 3 and up!
Everyday will be filled with fun activities including
Z Gymnastics
Z Daily Crafts
Z Contests
Z Water Games
Z Bounce House
Camp will run weekly starting July 8, 2013
Choose your time and day with our flexible schedule
3 Days $150 Z 5 Days $225
9am-12pm or 10am-1pm
Sign up for 3 weeks or more and get
20% Off
7 Flowerfield, Suite 14, St. James, NY 11780
631.686-6626
www.apxathletics.com
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E D U C A T I O N A L
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 62
munity. At that time they will also
have a presentation from a section
of the Police Department that will
be educational. These monthly
sessions are open to all residents.
SOUNDS OF THE 50s & 60s
NeSCONSeT
Saturday, June 8, 2-3 p.m.
Those great songs of the 1950s
and 1960s will bring back many
happy memories as you listen to
the musical team of Natalie and
Rocco. Join us for a special trip
down memory lane. ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS
ART GROUP
SMITHTOWN
tuesdays, May 21, 28,
12-2:30 p.m.
Call for additional dates.
Weekly group will work on independent projects. No registration required.
ADULT GAME DAY
SMITHTOWN
fridays, May 24, 31, 12-2:30 p.m.
NeSCONSeT
Monday, May 20, 1-4 p.m.
Call for additional dates.
We provide the space, tables
and chairs. Bring your friends and
board or card games to play.
Space is limited and is available
on a first-come, first-served basis.
No registration required.
ADULT WRITERS GROUP
SMITHTOWN
1st tuesday of every month,
7 p.m.
Call for dates
Meet each month to share ideas
and get feedback on your latest efforts. Program is free and open to
all regardless of library district. No
registration required.
OPEN KNITTING AND
CROCHET NIGHT
NeSCONSeT
3rd tuesday, May 21, 5:30-7 p.m.
Join our local group of yarn
hogs and enjoy a friendly and informal get-together. experienced
and newbies welcome! No registration necessary. QUILT AT THE LIBRARY
SMITHTOWN
Saturday, May 18, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Bring your new or unfinished
projects to work on along with
your favorite quilting tip to share
with the group. We will start with
quilting basics and move on from
there. No registration is required. AARP DEFENSIvE
DRIvING CLASSES
Wed., July 10* revised date,
September 10
The Smithtown Library will host
AARP Defensive Driving. General
information is also available on
the AARP website: www.aarp.org.
Or call AARP toll-free, (877) 8463299.
Classes are open to all adult
drivers, regardless of age, that are
Smithtown Library cardholders
only, until one week prior to class,
then open to all, space permitting. Fee: non-refundable $17 for
AARP members with a membership card or $19 for non-members
(check made out to “AARP”).
Phone, online and in-person registration is ongoing. TEEN PROGRAMS
ENTERING GRADES 6-12
The Smithtown Library at 1 North
Country Road, Smithtown and the
Nesconset Branch, located at 148
Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, 2653994 is offering a variety of programs geared toward teens. Join
one or join all – you’re sure to
have a great time! (registration is
required.) teen Volunteer Opportunity
NeSCONSeT (1-hour sessions)
thursday, May 23, 3:30 p.m.
Call for additional dates and times
A variety of volunteer opportunities will be offered at the Library
throughout the year. One hour of
SMITHTOWN
3rd thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
May 16
NeSCONSeT
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
June 1, august 3,october 5
KINGS PARK
tuesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
continued on page 66
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weDneSDAY, MAY 15 • 6-9 PM
Long Ireland Taps & Apps Takeover
Meet the guys from Long Ireland Beer Company
Half Off Long Ireland Craft Beer on Tap ‘til 9 pm!
Prizes & Give-Aways
MARgARiTA MONDAy
TACO & TRiViA TUESDAy
WiNg WEDNESDAy
1/2 oFF
$2 tACoS
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House Margaritas
for Lunch
Our Famous Wings
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$10 tACo
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Trivia Starts
at 8 pm
ALL DAY & NIGHT!
for Dinner
FligHT FRiDAy
With Purchase of
2 Platos Grandes
Prizes & Give-Aways
$20 teQuiLA
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15% oFF
FAJiTA SUNDAy
Cannot be combined.
Expires 6/18/13
ALL DAY & NIGHT!
$5.00 oFF
Pitchers
of Sangria!
Take Out Order
of $20 or more
$15
FAJITAS
Specials not to be combined with any other specials or offers.
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Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 64
community service will be given.
Register for this program.
awarded. Register for the Friday or
Wednesday sessions or sign up for
both – space is limited.
150th Anniversary of the
battle of Gettysburg Mural
SMITHTOWN
fridays, May 17, 24, 31
Wednesdays, June 5, 19
4-5:30 p.m.
Help transform a blank 4’x8’
foam board into a remarkable
mural honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863). Teen
volunteers are needed to plan the
mural’s design, comb through history books and select images,
sketch and trace iconic items onto
the poster board and add color
and creativity to the artwork. The
finished mural will be displayed
in the Library’s meeting room
throughout the month of July.
Community service credit will be
Worry Less
NeSCONSeT
Monday, May 20, 4-4:45 p.m.
Participate in this DIY program
to make a “worry doll” as preparation for finals! They are said to
grant wishes and ease a person’s
mind.
duplex bug Cage
SMITHTOWN
Monday, May 20, 5-6 p.m.
Build your own double-compartment bug house and study
two species simultaneously. This
bug cage features a wooden divider in the center and a door on
each end for easy access to both
compartments. each compartment is a spacious 3”x3” and is
enclosed in screen mesh.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Register in person, online or by
phone for all Children’s Programs:
Smithtown
265-2072, ext. 248. Nesconset
265-3994
Call the library for dates and
times and age restrictions for ALL
programs.
Visit the Library website at
www.smithlib.org for a complete
program listing and additional details or go to the library and pick
up a program flyer.
For school Age Children
A variety of literature-based programs which include a wide range
of activities are offered throughout
the school year. each children’s
department provides specialized
programs, unique to each branch.
continued on page 68
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E D U C A T I O N A L
E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Programs Offered at the Library
continued from page 66
Contact your local children’s librarian for details or visit the library website at
www.smithlib.org.
SEEKING LEGO DONATIONS!
The Children’s Department at
the Main Building is interested in
starting a Lego Club for our 2-5
grade patrons. If you have any
Lego blocks that your children
have outgrown, would you please
consider donating them to the
Children’s Department to get this
program off to a great start? let’s
get building!
son and the olympians or Heroes
of olympus series? Join us for a
trip to the Metropolitan Museum
of Art in New York City where we
will take a tour of the Greek and
Roman galleries and explore the
world of Percy Jackson. After our
tour, we’ll complete a scavenger
hunt. See your librarian for more
details! (A fee of $3 per person
payable to the Museum will be
due on the day of the trip.)
FAMILY FUN TIME
SMITHTOWN (For families with children 18 months-5 years - not yet
in kindergarten)
Monday, May 20,10-11 a.m.
Join ‘A Time for Kids’ for a special educational hour. This handson program uses activities that
help promote learning and
growth. Children and their adult
caregivers will also make a circus
train craft.
BOOK A
CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN
Any Smithtown Library card
holder can make an appointment
with a children’s librarian to find
out more about the many FRee
services offered including the following:
• Online tutoring
• Downloadable e-books and/or
audio-books for your device
• Interactive Tumblebooks to use
with children
• Online foreign language instruction using Mango Languages
• Online research
We can also help you get
started with the following:
• Facebook • Twitter • You Tube
• Pinterest • Blogger/Wordpress
• etsy • RSS feeds
We also provide individual assistance to encourage reluctant
and/or struggling readers. For
more information or to make an
appointment, call the Smithtown
Children’s Department at 2652072, ext. 240.
INTERGALACTIC STORYTIME
SMITHTOWN (Grades K-2)
Wednesday, May 22, 4:30 p.m.
Grab your space ship and soar
right in for some alien fun! Create
your own alien to fly home with
you.
BEYOND THE PAGES
FIELD TRIPS:
exPLORInG tHe WORLd OF
PeRCY JACKsOn
SMITHTOWN (For families with children under the age of 12)
Saturday, May 18, 12-2 p.m.
fee: $3 per person
Have you read the percy Jack-
vOLUN-TWEENS
NeSCONSeT (Grades 3-5)
friday, May 24, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
This volunteer organization is
dedicated to making your Library
a radical place! In this session,
create decorations for the Library
to celebrate the Summer Reading
Program, ‘Dig in to Reading’!
COOL CATS
SMITHTOWN (Grades K-2)
Monday, May 20, 4:30 p.m.
Do you think that cats are the
coolest pets? Listen to some tales
about these furry independent animals and then make a catthemed bookmark.
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OnGOInG PROGRAMs
Art starts
SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult)
Call for dates and times
NeSCONSeT (2-4 years w/adult)
tuesday, May 28, 11-11:45a.m.
Call for additional dates and times
Different crafts each week that
encourage children’s eye-hand
coordination and gross and fine
motor skills development as they
explore a variety of materials; includes storytime. Dress to make a
mess!
Creation station
SMITHTOWN (families w/children
under 12 years)
Saturdays - 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call for dates and times
(No registration required)
Are you looking for something
to do on Saturday? Come to the
Library and complete some cool
crafts.
Fun for 4s and 5s
SMITHTOWN (4-5 years)
thursdays, May 23, 30, 2:30 p.m.
Call for additional dates and times
A traditional storytime for children
who can sit independently.
LeGO Club
NeSCONSeT (Grades 2–5)
Call for dates and times.
Do you enjoy building things?
Stop in to our LeGO club and
make whatever you like! We provide the LeGOs!
LeGO Jr.
NeSCONSeT (grades K-1)
Saturday, May 18, 10-10:45 a.m.
Do you enjoy building things?
Stop in to our LeGO club and
make whatever you like! We’ll
provide the LeGOs!
LibLab: What Floats? What sinks?
SMITHTOWN (grades 3–5)
tuesday, May 21, 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Welcome to the Library Laboratory!This month we will investigate what makes objects either
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E D U C A T I O N A L
continued
float or sink in water. Warning:
This program is for mad scientists
only; dress to make a mess!
Library Playdate
SMITHTOWN (2-4 years w/adult)
Call for dates and times.
Seize the play and keep the
mess at our place! Join us for an
informal playdate – meet other
children and families while playing with toys and creating an art
project. No registration required.
Mother Goose Rhymetime
(birth-35 months w/adult)
NeSCONSeT
thursday, May 23, 11 a.m.
Call for additional dates and times
SMITHTOWN
Saturdays, May 18, 25, 10 a.m.
Call for additional dates and times
enjoy a traditional time of nursery rhymes and songs for baby.
Siblings are welcome. No registration required.
Pajama storytime
SMITHTOWN (3-6 years old w/adult)
thursday, May 23, 7-7:30 p.m.
Call for additional dates and times
(No registration required)
Come to the Library in your pajamas for stories and songs. Bring
a favorite stuffed animal if you’d
like. Siblings are welcome. E N T E R T A I N M E N T
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SMITHTOWN (12-23 months
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Wednesdays, May 22, 29, 10
a.m.
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tuesday, May 23, 10 a.m.
Call for additional dates and times
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H O M E
&
G A R D E N
DESIGN IDEAS:
Uniquely Natalie
by natalie
Weinstein,
allied aSId
Well – we
did it-we’re
officially
“townies.”
Our recent
move to Lake
Avenue took
us light years from 2nd Street
and our sequestered old vaudeville theatre and into the spotlight, even though it is only
around the corner. Our current
digs, the home of our design firm
and a new endeavor, a retail
store (uniquely natalie) featuring a variety of “designer picks”
from our wonderful sources,
seems to have already attracted
visitors even though we are not
yet officially open. Our staff is
adjusting, unpacking and keeping our clients happy, and I am
“playing house” with Lillian, our
“designer/shopkeeper” whose
experience in store ownership is
as invaluable as her energy and
expertise.
So why did we come out of
the closet, or the theatre, if you
will? Perhaps I wanted to reconnect with the folks in St. James
on another level and share the
goodies we are privileged to
work with every day – or –
maybe, after 40 years, it’s in my
blood – or – I’m just plain out of
my mind. But It seemed like a
natural segue. Since I began my
Home Decorating Club in 2001,
this vehicle has taken me into so
many homes and allowed me the
privilege of sharing my ideas and
commitment with both client
and homeowner alike. So here we are, a part of the
St. James business community
since 1985, and homeowner
since 1976, opening our doors
as the new guys on the block. St.
James – are you ready for us –
the seminars, the sources, the designer goods we will have in our
store? We are getting ready for
you.
Let us know how we can help
with your fabrics, window treatments, wallpaper, furniture, accessories and more, and pick-up
a copy of “design pro on the go
- do-It-yourself Workbook,” get some answers
to your design questions,
and see what we are all
about.
Over the wonderful
years I have written this
column, I have come to
know many of you
through facebook and
your emails. Now, let’s finally meet, and say “hi”
face-to-face. We’re ready
for the logical next step to
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
help you create the home of your
dreams, (no matter what the
budget), because we know how
life changes for the better when
you realize its nurturing and empowering effects. Now, take that
important first step. Spring is finally here and so are we – so
come on down, St. James. We
will be happy to add you to our
growing list of over 15,000 Natalie Weinstein Home Decorating Club members receiving tips,
invites to free informative seminars, and entree to great sources,
just in time for the decorating
season. Let us help you make
your home all it can be for you
and your family.
editor’s note:
natalie Weinstein, aSId, is president of
natalie Weinstein design associates and
the natalie Weinstein Home decorating
Club with over 15,000 members on long
Island. If you have a design question or
would like to become a member,
visit www.nataliesclub.com,
call 631-862-6198, or e-mail
nataliesclub@aol.com. Hear “design
tips by natalie” on WalK 97.5 fM,
“Home Show” on WalK 1370 aM,
Sundays from 10-11 a.m. and podcast
24/7 on walkradio.com, keyword
natalie.
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H O M E
&
G A R D E N
NATURALLY SPEAKING:
Pretty Plants and the Unwanted Weeds
by June a. liardi
The month of June is such a
pretty month and a pretty busy
one too. It is PeReNNIAL GARDeNING MONTH, the beginning of
summer, end of the school year
for most, and we honor our fathers on the 16th.
If you are planting some decorative planters, think bigger
rather than smaller. A large container with larger specimens will
make more of a visual impact.
Choose larger plants of roughly
the same size, this way they can
grow up together. The larger container will hold the moisture
longer, very important during
those hot, dry summer months. If
your plants are not stressed they
will grow better and thus look
lusher.
When choosing plants, do not
overlook foliage plants. Besides
the garden foliage plants, check
out the houseplant section. There
you will find so many colors,
textures and different shaped
plants. Another benefit is that at
the end of the season you can
dig it up and enjoy it inside as a
houseplant.
A starting point for your plant
selection should be a bold,
somewhat larger main plant. The
trend in the past has been a
spike-shaped plant or ornamental grass. Pick one that catches
your eye and work around that
plant. Complementary colors,
upright and cascading plants can
complete the look.
Your container will have to be
monitored carefully for moisture.
As water and nutrients leech out
every time you water, you will
need to fertilize often. Your flowering plants probably will need a
feeding of water-soluble fertilizer
every two weeks. As things heat
up, your plants may need more
frequent feedings, keep an eye
out.
The beginning of the month is
time to finish planting your
perennial garden. This will give
the plants time to get established
before the real heat of the summer. As the weather does warm
up, add a few inches of mulch to
all the beds.
Stake plants before they get
top heavy, leggy and flop over.
There are all types of stakes
available or just use some
branches you have pruned from
shrubs and trees. Consider planting so that some taller, weaker
plants will lean on some sturdier,
bushy types.
Take time to deadhead your
flowering plants, it encourages
the plant to keep blooming.
Have the children come out to
help. It is a nice, quiet time to
spend together. You will also have to keep
weeding. Those unwanted plants
will use up the water and nutrients in the soil. Take another
look at some of those weeds
though, they could have another
life in your salad bowl. We all
know of the dandelion. This bitter green is a healthy addition to
your salad. Ounce per ounce the
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leaves are higher in vitamin A
than broccoli, carrots or spinach.
It also contains vitamin C and e,
potassium, iron, calcium and
zinc. You can buy them in most
supermarkets or just go to your
lawn and pick some. The best are
the young leaves gathered during
the cooler months as they start to
grow. After the plant blooms, the
leaves get really bitter.
Another abundant, wild green
is lambs quarters, and here too,
the most desirable leaves are the
small, young ones. These greens
are interchangeable in recipes
calling for spinach.
Two other easily found weeds
are chickweed and the succulent
stems and leaves of purslane.
Both are rich in vitamins, with
purslane stems containing the
greatest source of Omega-3 fatty
acids in the garden world.
Kids are fascinated by the fact
they can eat weeds, but please
be cautious and teach them not
to pick and eat anything by
themselves. Make sure you have
properly identified the plant and
be certain that it has not been
sprayed with any fertilizers or
pesticides. There are many reference books available, these are
just a few good ones: the Encyclopedia of Edible plants of
north america, by Francois Couplan and James A. Duke; also
Identifying and Harvesting Edible
and Medicinal plants in Wild
(and not So Wild places), by
Steve Brill; and Stalking the Wild
asparagus, by euell Gibbons.
HAPPY HARVeSTING.
“What is a weed? a plant
whose virtues have not yet been
discovered.”–RALPH WALDO eMeRSON
editor’s note:
June liardi, a St. James resident for over
30 years, is a wife and mother of three
sons. June will be writing articles on
gardening, nature related craft projects
and family activities.
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F I N A N C I A L
S A V V Y
INVESTING WITH INTEGRITY, RIGOR & DISCIPLINE
The Low Rate Trap
by
richard
Masino
Investors are trapped! Those
who chase yield by going further
out on the curve (longer maturities, see chart below) will face a
dangerous amount of “duration”
risk. Duration is a statistical measurement of interest rate sensitivity. So for example, let’s say the
30 year Treasury has a duration
of 20. That would mean if interest rates were to suddenly spike
by just 1%, the resulting depreciation of that bond would be
20%. Investors may mitigate duration risk by keeping maturities
shorter, but then they will face a
different peril – inflation risk.
If inflation is running 2% annually (wishful thinking), a 3
year Treasury with a yield of
0.30% will generate a guaranteed loss of purchasing power of
1.70% (2% - 0.30%) each year.
Daily Treasury Yield Curve as
of May 1st.
MATURITY
1 year
3 years
5 years
10 years
20 years
30 years
RATE
0.11%
0.30%
0.65%
1.66%
2.44%
2.83%
Since it’s fairly typical for investors to have a significant allocation of their wealth directed
towards fixed income oriented
investments, you can see the conundrum. How does one reduce
duration risk without succumb-
ing to inflation risk?
From my perch, the days of
holding a simple laddered portfolio of staggered maturities and
clipping coupons are gone. A
more active approach to fixed income is required in this age of
ultra-low rates. Here’s a few
ideas as to what I look for to help
sidestep this trap: 1. Fixed income investments
where returns are not reliant
upon interest rates – Market
Linked Notes are a great example. I’ve recently purchased
Notes that provide an uncapped upside return on the
S&P 500. However, if the S&P
declines, there is a principal
guarantee against any losses.
Like any debt instrument, the
guarantee is only as good as
the credit of the issuing firm so
one has to be selective. But
the over-riding point is that
there are fixed income vehicles out there where the return
profile is not dependent upon
the direction of interest rates. 2. Non-traditional strategies –
There’s a small group of managers that I trust to expand the
set of tools with which they
ply their trade. One will buy
high yield muni bonds to generate tax-free income while
shorting Treasuries to reduce
duration risk. Another muni
bond manager I like will seek
to hedge inflation risk through
the use of inflation indexed
derivatives. Yet another generated a 23% gain last year by
being an active trader and
closed the year with a portfolio having a duration below
zero.
3. Opportunistic global strategies – Yields are low around
the world but by introducing
global bonds into the portfolio
one can gain exposure to another return stream – foreign
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currencies. In addition, there
are potential gains to be had
by opportunistically trading
the volatility of foreign markets.
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DISCUSSION AND Q&A
For those who are interested,
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as stocks, bonds, alternative investments and wealth strategies.
The event will be held at the
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seating is limited so please register quickly. Feel free to bring any
investment questions you may
have. The content to be discussed is best suited for those
with portfolios of $500K or
greater. Proper business attire required (no jeans or sneakers
please). To register www.soundfrontasset.com/events or
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Investing With Integrity, rigor & discipline is a monthly feature written by
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F I N A N C I A L
S A V V Y
MONEY MATTERS:
Be Aware of the Need for Disability Insurance
by Scott posner, Cfp,
CrpC, a.a.M.S.
It probably doesn’t show up
on your calendar, but May is Disability Insurance Awareness
Month. And you might agree that
such a month is useful, when
you consider the following:
• Three in 10 workers entering
the workforce today will become disabled before retiring,
according to the Social Security Administration.
• At age 42, you are four times
more likely to become seriously disabled than to die during your working years,
according to National Underwriter Life & Health. • Disability causes nearly 50%
of all mortgage foreclosures,
according to Health Affairs, a
health policy research journal.
Given these statistics, it’s not
surprising that the Life and
Health Insurance Foundation for
education (LIFe) sponsors Disability Insurance Awareness
Month to encourage Americans
to address their disability income
needs. Here’s the bottom line:
You can be really good at budgeting your money and you can
be a disciplined long-term investor – but unless you’ve protected at least a reasonable
percentage of your income, your
whole financial strategy is incomplete. And all your goals,
such as a comfortable retirement,
could be jeopardized.
Of course, you may not be to-
tally unfamiliar with disability income insurance; if you work for
a large employer, a group disability policy may be part of your
employee benefits package. If so,
you should certainly accept the
coverage, which may be offered
to you free, or at minimal cost.
However, this coverage might be
inadequate to replace the income needed to allow your family to maintain its lifestyle
without dipping into your investments.
Consequently, you might need
to think about purchasing an individual disability insurance policy. Here are some tips:
Look for a policy that is “noncancellable” until you reach age
65. When you purchase a noncancellable policy, your policy continued on page 80
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Be Aware of the Need for Disability Insurance
continued from page 78
premiums can’t be changed, provided you pay them on time.
Pick the right waiting period.
Typically, disability insurance
policies don’t start paying benefits immediately; there’s usually a
waiting (or “elimination”) period
ranging from 30 days to two
years. Obviously, a shorter waiting period is more desirable, but
it’s probably also going to be
more expensive. You may be
able to give yourself the flexibility of choosing the longer waiting period if you have created an
emergency fund containing six to
12 months’ worth of living expenses, kept in a liquid account
that offers significant preservation of principal.
Avoid overly restrictive policies. You may want to avoid an
“accident-only” policy or one
with a limited benefit term (five
and 10 years are common).
These policies may be cheaper,
but they don’t cover either a disabling illness or the entirety of
your working life.
Consider adding appropriate
“riders.” It will likely add to the
cost of your policy, but a cost-ofliving rider will help protect your
future benefits from the effects of
inflation. You also might want to
add a future income options
(FIO) rider, which provides you
with the ability to purchase additional coverage in the future with
no further medical underwriting.
These suggestions are general
in nature. Your financial advisor
can help you determine if you
need a private disability insurance policy – and, if so, what
type of policy is best suited for
your needs. But don’t wait too long to take
action in this area. You can’t predict the future, but you should
still prepare for the unexpected.
editor’s note:
Money Matters is a monthly feature
written by Scott posner, Cfp, CrpC,
a.a.M.S., an investment representative
with Edward Jones Investments. this
130-year-old firm has over 10,000 offices
around the world with one here in town
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L E G A L - E A S E
The Jolly Testator
(or, “Should I Write My Own Will?”)
by Joseph a. Bollhofer, Esq.
folk County. Probate is the
process of having a will approved by the Surrogate’s Court
and appointing an executor, as
chosen by the testator (the will
maker) in his will, to pay the estate’s taxes and debts and distribute the estate’s property in
accordance with the will.
A contested probate proceeding occurs when someone who
claims he is in some way legally
entitled to some benefit from the
estate objects to the validity of
the will or its interpretation, or to
the way in which the executor is
doing his job.
Those who have read a will
usually are struck by what appears to be unnecessarily formal
and stuffy language. However,
wills are written as they are for
one very good reason: they
“When a festive occasion
our spirit unbends
We should never forget
the profession’s best friends.
So we’ll pass round the wine
and a light bumper fill
to the jolly testator
who makes his own will.”
– ANONYMOUS
JACOB M. BRANDe, lifetime
Speaker's Encyclopedia, 1962
No caring person desires to
cause problems for his heirs.
However, sometimes problems
occur.
Records from Suffolk County’s
Surrogate’s Court show that each
year dozens of challenges to probate proceedings are filed in Suf-
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Lawyers, being the generally
cautious group that we are,
rarely deviate from the tried and
true – “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix
it.” Many of the phrases in wills
are hundreds of years old, part of
the rich legal history inherited by
us from the english system. However, blindly following forms
without knowing the reasons for
what is stated is dangerous.
each will must be tailored so that
it (1) accurately reflects the testator’s intent and (2) carries out
that intent in a legally permissible manner.
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importance that the will clearly
express the testator’s intent.
Those laypersons who make their
own will, like the jolly testator,
run the risk of having their wills
interpreted in some manner
other than as they intended or,
equally unpleasant, of having the
will declared invalid because it
was not made in accordance
with strict legal formality requirements. even if the Surrogate’s Court ultimately interprets
an ambiguous provision in a will
as the testator had intended,
everyone involved has suffered
unnecessarily (except the
lawyers). Who finds joy in the
time, anxiety and expense of a
trial?
Under such circumstances, the
parties involved might have been
better off if the testator had died
intestate (i.e., without a will). At
least then the property of the estate would be distributed to the
next of kin in a clearly-defined
order under the law. Of course,
this distribution might not be as
the testator intended. For example, if a man dies intestate leaving a wife and two children, his
estate (except property owned
jointly with his wife, which all
becomes solely hers) is divided
as follows: $50,000 plus one-half
of the remainder to the wife; editor’s note:
Joseph a. Bollhofer, Esq., is an attorney
who practices law in the areas of elder
law, including asset transfer and medicaid
applications, estate and business planning
and administration, including wills and
trusts, personal injury and real estate.
He is a member of the Elder law, real
property, and Surrogate’s Court Committees of the Suffolk County Bar association
and of the Elder law and real property
law Sections of the new york State Bar
association. He has been serving area
residents and businesses since 1985 and
is admitted to practice law in new york
and new Jersey. His office is located at
291 lake ave., St. James. (584-0100).
for reprints of this article and others
concerning Medicaid, Elder law and
Estate planning, send a request to
info@bollhoferlaw.com or visit
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one-half of the remainder to the
children, equally. If the children
are under 18, that one-half must
be held and used for their benefit
by a trustee until they become
18. Note: the wife is not automatically appointed the trustee.
Nor, for that matter, is she auto-
matically appointed the administratrix, the person who does the
same job as the executor, explained earlier. What loving husband would knowingly leave
his wife with the burden of administering a trust for her own
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The Third Annual Mike’s Hike, a 4K Run/2K Walk
in Loving Memory of Mike Denaro, will be held on
Sunday, June 2, 2013 at the Smithtown High School
West track. Proceeds will benefit the Mike’s Hike Science Scholarship (awarded to two seniors each year)
and the Smithtown Children’s Foundation.
In April 2011, the Smithtown School District suddenly lost one of their beloved elementary teachers,
Michael Denaro. Mr. Denaro not only taught with enthusiasm and dedication, but he invested much of his
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students and the community. entry fee includes a t-shirt and bag for the first 500
participants. Single Runner/Walker: $20/pre-registration by May 31; and $25/day of race; $10/Children’s
One Lap Fun Run.
The Children’s Fun Run starts at 9:40 a.m. with the
Runner’s Race at 10 a.m. sharp. The Family Walk starts
at 10:15 a.m. Check-in is at 8:30 a.m. at the Smithtown High West Track. There will be music, refreshments and more, with
an awards ceremony immediately following on the
football field. Please note that there are no pets, bicy-
cles, skateboards or scooters allowed at the event or
on the school grounds during the event.
For additional information and online registration go to: www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=2084115
or contact the event chairs at:
www.smithtownchildrensfoundation.com
or
Krissy Lonetto at klonetto@smithtown.k12.ny.us
Marieke Mygland at amygland@smithtown.k12.ny.us
Kelly Bigliani at kbigliani@smithtown.k12.ny.us
If you are unable to attend and would like to support this event you can make a tax deductible donation to the Smithtown Children’s Foundation, PO Box
799, Nesconset, NY 11767 (584-9511).
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The Smithtown Children’s Foundation is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit charitable tax exempt organization providing financial and emotional support to children and
families within our Smithtown community by bridging
family, friends, neighbors and local business to act as
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THE BUGS
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BLADE & BRANCH
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Keeping the Weight Off
by anne Marie lisa
Spring is in the air and summer is right around the corner.
lt’s time to shed those winter
coats and along with it those
extra pounds that were hiding
beneath it. While most diet plans
will work in taking off those
extra pounds few will help keep
the weight off for any length of
time. This begins the vicious
cycle of weight loss and weight
gain. depriving or Indulging.
Why does this happen? Most
diets are focused on elimination.
Diets which eliminate meals or
entire food groups can’t be sustained long term. Diets that replace meals with beverages also
fall into that category. elimination of the foods we enjoy leave
us feeling deprived and bored.
So what can we do?
Before committing to a diet
check to see if it falls into this
category. A good weight loss program will be designed to cut the
urges that sabotage your good
choices. This is essential for continued weight loss. It should help
you maintain healthy blood
sugar levels. lt should also support and encourage a strong immune system and balance
hormone levels that are related
to weight loss. Within the first 2
weeks you should feel more energized and “want” to continue.
It should also be varied, easy to
follow, and flexible enough to fit
into your lifestyle.
Get off the diet merry-goround. Learn how to honor yourself with healthy eating habits
that enable you to lose the
weight and keep it off!
editor’s note:
anne Marie lisa, of St. James, is a Certified nutritional Counselor, reiki practitioner and Intuitive guide, who can help
you make lifelong changes that will affect
your wellbeing. She is available for phone
and in-person consultations and on-site
lectures. Call her at 631-525-1045 with
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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTHCARE OF ST. JAMES
Dr. GrEGOrY r.THOMaIEr
CHIROPRACTOR
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St. James, NY 11780
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HEALTH VIEWS
by Gregory r. Thomaier, D.c.,c.c.S.P.
This article is part of an ongoing series presented in order to bring you the very best and latest
information about exercise, health and diet.
Should I Use Heat or Ice After an Injury?
This is a common question brought up by
patients and by all means an important one.
Understanding the purpose of each along with
their benefits makes this an easier question to
answer.
After an initial injury such as pulling a muscle,
spraining your lower back or twisting your ankle
the inflammatory stage of healing begins and
lasts from 24-72 hours. It is during this initial
stage that ice is preferred to reduce inflammation. Typically ice is applied in 10-20 minute
intervals and removed for 10-20 minutes. This
cycle is repeated as often as necessary.
A common acronym used to remember what to
do after an injury is P.R.I.C.E. (Protect, Rest,
Ice, Compress and Elevate the injury).
Once the inflammatory stage is over, generally after 72 hours, heat is used to increase
circulation and flexibility. Moist heat is preferred
over dry heat (i.e. heating pad), because muscles have a high water content and the dry heat
tends to dehydrate it, causing them to be less
flexible and predisposing them to further injury.
Heat is typically applied in the same manner as
ice, in that it is applied for 20-30 minutes and
removed for 20-30 minutes, also being repeated
Member:
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• International Chiropractic Association
• Council on Diagnostic Imaging
as often as necessary.
Remember, when applying heat or ice always
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contact.
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Physical Therapist Guide to Bone Health
by rich greco, pt, atC, CSCS,
tpI Certified
golf fitness Instructor
Physical therapists are experts
in improving and restoring mobility and play an important role
in ensuring optimal bone health.
Healthy bones can help you stay
strong and active throughout
your life. If good bone health is
achieved during childhood and
maintained, it can help to avoid
bone loss and fracture later in
life. For healthy bones, it is important to maintain a physically active lifestyle and eat a balanced
diet with plenty of calcium, vitamin D, and perhaps other supplements as needed. Physical
therapists can design a unique
program for you to help keep
your bones healthy.
Osteoporosis is a common
bone disease that affects both
men and women (mostly
women), usually as they age. It is
associated with low bone mass
and thinning of the bone structure, making bones fragile and
more likely to break.
Some people are more at risk
for osteoporosis than others. Not
all risk factors can be changed,
but healthy habits and a proper
exercise routine designed by a
physical therapist can keep
bones healthy and reduce risk.
Risk factors* include:
• Age: More common in older
individuals
• Sex: More common in women
• Family History: Heredity
• Race and ethnicity: Affects all
races. In the US, increased risk
for Caucasian, Asian or Latino
• Weight: Low body weight
(small and thin)
• Diet, especially one low in calcium and vitamin D
• History of broken bones
• Menopause
• Inactive lifestyle
• Smoking
• Alcohol abuse
• Certain medications, diseases,
and other medical conditions
Physical therapy can help prevent osteoporosis and treat its effects by designing individualized
exercise programs to benefit
bone health, improve posture,
and enhance core stability and
balance. Most of these exercises
are simple and can be done at
home with no special equipment.
continued on page 90
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Physical Therapist Guide to Bone Health
continued from opage 88
Fight Fracture with Fitness
Inactivity is a major risk factor
for osteoporosis. The right exercises and good habits can keep bones strong and prevent or reverse the effects of osteoporosis.
Weight-bearing exercise, such as
walking, is an important way to
build and maintain healthy
bones. Muscle strengthening exercises have been found to stimulate bone growth and can help
prevent and treat osteoporosis.
These types of exercises are best
if started early in life and done
regularly. However, it is important to remember that you can
begin exercising at any age and
still reap great benefits.
If you have osteoporosis, are at
high risk for a fall or fracture, or
have a medical condition, affecting your ability to exercise, do
not begin an exercise program
without first consulting your
physician.
Avoid exercises and daily activities, which round the spine,
such as sit-ups, crunches, bending down to tie your shoes, exercise machines that involve
forward bending of the trunk,
and movements and sports that
round and twist the spine.
Benefits of Good Balance
Preserving balance and stability with exercises can help reduce falls and resulting fractures.
exercises that improve posture,
core stability, balance and coordination, can also protect the
spine against compression fractures. An individualized program
may include a walking regimen,
yoga and other exercises geared
toward conditioning, balance
and coordination.
Bone Health Begins With
Good Posture
Physical therapists recommend
good posture and safe movements to protect bones from fracture during daily activities. Using
proper posture and safe body
mechanics during all activities
protects the spine against injury.
Here are some tips:
• Keep your back, stomach and
leg muscles strong and flexible.
• Keep your body in alignment,
so it can be more efficient
when you move.
• Do not slouch. When sitting,
keep your spine and head
straight. Put a small pillow behind your waist to keep your
spine in a good position.
continued on page 93
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Our Amazing Microbiota
by pamela Browne Keane, r.ph.
every day seems to bring new
evidence of the role of the Microbiota in our health and
well being. Recent articles in the
new york times and the Wall
Street Journal have both reported
on research concerning the
amino acid carnitine. This substance is most often found in red
meat. While saturated fat and
cholesterol have been blamed
for the increased heart attack risk
associated with red meat it appears that the culprit is carnitine.
Not carnitine directly, but a
chemical called TMAO which is
made from carnitine by some
species of bacteria found in our
digestive tract. The researchers followed up
on this observation by trying to
identify if we all had this problematic bacteria or if it was
somehow limited. What they
found was that our diet played
an important role in the composition of our personal micro-
biota. Vegetarians who had no
meat for one year prior to the test
did not have a corresponding increase in TMAO in the blood.
They ate the same amount of
steak and had the same increase
of carnitine in the gut yet they reacted differently by not having
the increase in TMAO. The next
step was to test this theory in a
mouse model to see if the results
could be duplicated. A group of
mice were given broad spectrum
antibiotics to kill all of the bacteria in their digestive tract and
then were fed steak, lucky mice.
When blood tests were done
these mice had no increase in
TMAO, thus proving the role of
the certain bacteria in creating
the high level of TMAO in our
blood after a red meat meal.
Cholesterol still plays a role in continued on facing page
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Our Amazing Microbiota
continued
heart disease but it would now
seem that the increased TMAO
levels are what cause cholesterol
to create plaques on the sides of
arterial walls in the first place.
Ulcers are caused by the H.pylori bacteria and the treatment is
to eradicate this bad bacteria.
Why can’t we treat the “steak”
bacteria the same way? Maybe if
the specific bacteria can be identified, along with identifying an
effective antibiotic to kill it. Of
course there is always a risk of
bacterial resistance. Perhaps we
should be thinking of diet alter-
Bone Health
continued from page 90
• Use good body positioning at
work, home or during leisure
activities.
• When lifting or bending forward, bend your knees, keep • your back straight, bend forward at the hip crease and lift
with your legs. Keep the load
close to your body.
• Ask for help or use an assistive
device to lift heavy objects.
• Maintain a regular physical fitness regimen. Staying active
can help to prevent injuries.
This information was provided by the
American Physical Therapy Association.
editor’s note:
rich greco is a St. James resident and
licensed physical therapist. He is the
co-owner of greco physical therapy and
St. James 1st tee fitness & performance.
for more information on physical therapy
for the treatment of osteoporosis/bone
health, golf fitness programs and general
injury rehabilitation, contact him at
631-686-6600.
ation by increasing vegetables to
reduce this bacteria or an appropriate probiotic or maybe both. Our Microbiota is a fascinating collection of our own unique
neighbors. I am sure there will
be more news soon.
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editor’s note:
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resident for almost 30 years, is a community pharmacist and president of Medical
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Ask Ron Villano...
Ron villano, M.S., LMHC, ASAC, CCH is a leading expert
in working through change. As a father who lost his 17year old son, Michael, in an auto accident, he always
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he counsels others on how to work through difficult times.
dear Ron,
I am concerned that my teenage
daughter may be dating boys
against my permission. I am a
single mother and it is just me
and my 15 year old daughter living together. It has been hard for
me to have time to see what goes
on when I am not home, since I
work full time. We talked about
some important ground rules,
such as no friends allowed over
after school until her grandmother comes over or I come
home. last week I found out that
she had a few friends over on a
thursday night when I was looking through some facebook con-
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Ron has appeared before sold-out audiences across the
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approachable style creates powerful, life-changing moments. embrace the Power of Change in your personal and
professional life today! versations. I believe there may
have been a few boys over, and
from reading some posts between her friends, she may be interested in one boy in particular.
How can I talk to her about what
may be going on behind my
back?
– Concerned
Dear Concerned,
It seems like you and your
daughter are having trouble
communicating – on one end,
you wish to have more insight to
what goes on in her life; on the
other, your daughter has just
begun to experience her teenage
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years and probably feels the
need for some privacy in her life.
This privacy helps her feel more
grown up and in control as she
begins to become her own person. Although she is young and
still needs some guidance and
supervision, a little privacy is not
a bad thing. The question here is
how can you both keep a good
line of communication going
while keeping each other’s
wishes in mind? Try sitting down
with your daughter and outlining
what is most important to each
other when it comes to communication. Take a look at each continued on page 96
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Ask Ron Villano...
continued from page 94
other’s list and see what areas
can be compromised and agreed
upon. Make sure that the compromises are reasonable (age appropriate and congruent to the
maturity of the teen) and that
each person feels like they are
being heard. When both people
feel like they are being understood, they are more likely to
honor each other’s wishes as
well. Also, try to set some time
aside, perhaps on the weekends
when you are not as busy.
Spending some more one-onone time with your daughter can
always help you get a better insight to what is going on in her
life. daily tasks and has been feeling
lonely living on her own. My
husband and I are concerned
that we may have to begin looking into other options – we did
not realize the responsibility we
would be taking on when we decided she would move in with
us. Just her medication list alone
is enough to confuse a team of
doctors. on top of that, my husband and I never seem to have
any time alone anymore. I feel
completely guilty considering
other living arrangements for her,
but I do not know what I can do
anymore at this point.
–Stressed
Dear Stressed,
It seems like you are starting to
feel guilty for wanting to be less
stressed – which seems like you
are being quite unfair to yourself,
don’t you think? You have been a
dear Ron,
last month my mother came to
live with my husband and I. as
she ages, she needs help with
very accommodating daughter,
trying your best to take care of
an aging mother. It is never
easy – when we need to play
nurse, therapist and doctor to a
loved one – we might not always
have all the answers. What can
you do when your ability to help
has been maxed out? Well first is
to be a little easier on yourself.
You did a great job on your own
and it is time to let some professionals help guide your mother
from here. You can try small
steps first, such as considering
the financial weight of hiring the
help of a day nurse or perhaps in
more complicated situations, a
live-in. You can attempt to integrate help from a good team of
doctors as well. even a therapist
who specializes in the elderly
might bring your mother some continued on page 108
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H E A L T H
N O T E S
Talking About TMJ
by dr. linda M. Bocchichio
The temporomandibular joint
(TMJ) is located just in front of
the ear on both sides of your
head. This joint moves each time
you bite down on something and
whenever you talk or swallow.
As a result pain in this joint can
be quite frustrating and could
last years if left untreated.
The pain associated with the
TMJ is often a result of displacement of the cartilage disc that
causes pressure and stretching of
the associated sensory nerves.
The popping or clicking occurs
as the disk snaps into place
whenever the jaw moves. In addition, the chewing muscles may
spasm causing pain and tenderness.
Chiropractic may be one of
the best ways to treat TMJ pain. It
may take several visits but the re-
sults are worth it.
In conjunction
with the care you
receive from
your chiropractor, you may
want to try these
self-remedies:
• Avoid clenching or tensing
your jaw. Do
not chew gum.
• Rest the muscles and joints
by eating soft
foods.
• Relax muscles
with moist heat (1/2 hour at
least twice daily).
• Talk to your dentist to determine whether a bite guard is
indicated.
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C E L E B R A T I O N S
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to
Alexandra DeGiorgio, of St. James,
who celebrated her
8th birthday on May
10, 2013. Alexandra, a second grader
at Mills Pond elementary, dances at
Chorus Line Dance,
takes gymnastics, is
a Girl Scout and
loves to play softball.
Alexandra is
wished a very happy
birthday and much
love from her
Mommy, Daddy and
Alexandra DeGiorgio
big sister Ashley.
We join with Alexandra’s family and friends in wishing her a very happy 8th birthday.
New Arrival
Dawn and Brian
Corey, of Pomona,
NY, are proud to announce the birth of
their first child,
Fiona Marie. Fiona
made her debut on
February 19, 2013
weighing 7 lbs. 12
oz. and measuring
21 inches long.
Brian is a technology teacher in the
Clarkstown School
District and Dawn
works in the office
Fiona Marie Corey
of H&M in New York City.
Happy grandparents are Pat and Mike Corey of St.
James, NY and Kathy and Rick Parisi of Rockledge, FL.
Congratulations and best wishes to the family on this
wonderful occasion from your friends in St. James.
Rebecca Kassay and Andrew Thomas
Kassay / Thomas Engaged
Dave and Laurianne Kassay, of St James, are
proud to announce the engagement of their
daughter Rebecca Kassay to Andrew Thomas, son
of David Thomas and Andrea Volckmer, of Ithaca,
NY.
Rebecca, a SUNY New Paltz graduate in environmental sciences, now heads a program
“S.T.A.T.e” (Students Taking Action for Tomorrow’s environment) at the Avalon Preserve in
Stony Brook, NY.
Andrew is a graduate of Cornell’s architectural
program and has his masters from Harvard in architecture and fine arts. He is presently working
for a firm in New York City.
They both live in Brooklyn and are planning an
August wedding.
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at
www.ourtownstjames.com
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P O E T ’ S
C O R N E R
The Month of May
by David F. McKell
It’s been a long wait, but a wonderful sight
as we enjoy this beautiful day!
those april showers weren’t for naught,
they brought us our flowers in May!
I’m talking about chores, like “cutting the grass”
perhaps even planting some flowers.
you’ll be surprised at the results that you get,
Just by putting in a few hours.
How lovely it is to see all the blooms
that brings beauty and fragrance too!
as each day stays bright longer,
to make it all happier for me and you!
of course during these days it may get quite warm,
But if that’s the case, just apply a really old rule
“When this happens, just think of february,
Which will really make you feel cool!”
So let’s all make a promise each day
that we will try to maintain the sublime
By doing what we can to keep it going,
and move it along, “one day at a time!”
So once again let’s all try our best,
to welcome and appreciate the spring!
While we hope for a wonderful summer
and all that it surely will bring!
Life (2)
by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos
What is it about life
that makes living so rare
We cherish each breath we take
and treat our bodies with care
Why must we be careful
In everything we do
We never know the limits
our bodies can go through
there is a special reason
Why life is a special treat
once it’s gone,
it will never come again
that’s what makes life so sweet.
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Please support these chamber of commerce member Businesses
A & D Gold Silver
Above All Masonry Design
Accumanage
All Island-Wide Appraisal Services
All Shores Mortgage
Allstate Insurance / Marriott Agency
Alpine Pastry Shop
American Real Estate Associates
Apex Gymnastics Athletics
Artpix Studio
Artsy
Autonomousdesign, ltd.
Barattini Productions DJ
Entertainment
Best Pool Service
Bethpage Federal Credit Union
Blue Sky Computer Service
Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq.
Daniel R. Bracciodieta & Associates
Branch Funeral Homes
Bullseye Beverage
Capital Graphics of Long Island
Capital One Bank - Linda Cherney
CardWorks Acquiring - Tim Platz
Cataralyn Team at
American Real Estate
Chevrolet of Smithtown
Chief Chimney Services
Child Advocacy & Parent Empowerment Services
Chiropractic Healthcare of St. James
Chorus Line Dance Studio
Competition Infiniti
Cool Monkey
Costco Wholesale #206
Creative Windows
Daniel Gale -Sotheby’s International
DeBarbieri Associates
DeBlasio Capo - Design Build
Del Fuego Tex Mex Kitchen
& Tequila Bar
Doda’s Gold Shield Catering
James Donahue, DDS/
Michael Segnini, DDS
Donald E. Goldstein Associates Financial Services
Dowling Brothers Autobody
Dowling Knipfing & Klein Agency
Eckardt & Eckardt, LLC
Ecolin Fine Jewelry
Eddie’s Power Equipment
Edible Arrangements of Stony Brook
Edward Jones Investments /
Scott Posner
Energy Health & Fitness
Enspire Design Group
Essenfeld & Co. CPA’s
Family & Personal Counseling
Flowerfield Celebrations
G. Smith Electrical Services
Georges Innovative Inflatables
Lawrence Glazer/
New York Life Insurance
Gold’s Gym of Smithtown
Grape Culture Wine & Spirits
Graphics du jour/Our Town
Greco Physical Therapy /
First Tee Fitness
Gyrodyne Company of America
Harbor Collision
Harbor Country Day School
Henrietta Homes & Properties
Interiors by Louise
JBL Home Improvements
Julie’s Home & Garden Accessories
Keith’s Painting
Kiddie Academy of Nesconset
King Kullen Grocery
King O’Rourke Auto Group
The Knox School
Helene Krantz - Community Liaison
Lake Avenue Service Station
Lesco Construction
Long Island Hearing
Long Island Shed Builders
Long Island Tax Savers
Maginniss Team / ReMax Beyond
Anthony J. Mangiaracina, Esq.
Max Exposure Social Media Mgmt. Co.
Mazelis Landscape Contracting Corp.
Mercedes Benz of Smithtown
Metro Realty Services
Emrick R. Milligan, M.D./
St. James Medical Services
Mills Pond Nursing &
Rehabilitation Center
Mister Softee/David Keller
Morecraft Construction Co.
MS CUREiosity’s Closet/
Cure MS Foundation
My Gym Children’s Fitness
Natalie Weinstein Design Associates
Rowena/Dave Nedvin /
Re/Max Beyond
Nicky G’s Pizza
www.stjameschamber.org
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North Shore Academy of Dance
North Shore Antiques
North Shore Montessori School
North Shore Orthodontics
O So Scrumptious
Ocean’s Bounty Seafood
Ogden’s Design & Plantings
Outstanding Plumbing/Heating/
Drain Cleaning
Patio Pizza
People’s United Bank Geraci / Gandolfo
Physical Therapy & Beyond
RDA Landscape Architecture
R.J.K. Gardens
Reliance Real Estate & Mortgage
Re/Max Beyond
Restaurant Five Five 2
Rocco’s Pizza
Roslyn Savings Bank A Division of NYCB
Saf-T-Swim of Smithtown
Margaret Schaefer - Tupperware
Consultant
Scientific Pest Management
Seaqua Deli & Caterers of St. James
Seiskaya Ballet
Dr. Raymond A. Semente Chiropractor
Shaolin Self Defense Center
Smithhaven Chrysler Jeep
Dodge Ram
Smithtown Children’s Foundation
Sound Wealth Financial Group
Spage’s Pharmacy
Saint James Self Storage
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
St. James Fire Department
St. James Funeral Home
St. James Jewelry Shoppe
St. James Lumber
St. James Pasta & Pork
St. James Post Office
St. James Rehabilitation
and Healthcare
State Farm Insurance / Winter
Agency
Story Book Hollow
Strike Force Maintenance Corp.
Tagi A. Garbizu & Associations
Takach & Associates - Insurance
TD Bank
Times Beacon Record Newspapers
Total Family Dentistry of St. James
True Sport Care
Vazac Contracting Corp
V.F.W. Post 395
Victorian Fence
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O B I T U A R I E S
Caroline M. Beinlich
Donald T. Curran
Caroline M. Beinlich, of
Stony Brook, NY, passed
away on April 15, 2013 at
the age of 77. She was the
beloved wife of the late edward, Sr. Cherished mother
of Peter (Jane), Alice (Gerard)
and edward, Jr. (Bonnie).
Loving grandmother of
Melissa, emily, Lauren,
Christopher, Brian, David
(Jennifer), James (Danielle)
and eve (Peter). Dear great Caroline M. Beinlich
grandmother of Claudia,
Robert, Kate, Keira, Joseph and Jenna. Dearest friend
of Mary. Caroline is survived by many other family
members and friends.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C.
Church in Smithtown, NY. Cremation followed at
Washington, Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations In Memory of Caroline M. Beinlich to All About
Spray Neuter Inc., PO Box 140098, Howard Beach,
NY 11414;
www.allaboutspayneuter.com/donations.html, is appreciated.
Arrangements were entrusted to the professional
care of the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown and
the Vigliante family.
Donald T. Curran, of Stony Brook, LI, passed away
on April 9, 2013 at the age of 69. Former supervisor
for National Grid. Beloved husband of Leslie. Loving
father of Ryan (Tracie) and evan (Lauren). Dear
Grampie-Donnie of Danny and Rachel. Devoted
brother of William (Patty), Mili (Tom) Herrschaft and
the late Robert.
Mr. Curran reposed the St. James Funeral Home’s
South Chapel. A Funeral Mass was held on April 12,
2013 at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church in St. James.
Interment followed at St. James episcopal Cemetery,
St. James. In lieu of flowers donations to Arnold
Palmer Children’s Hospital, Orlando, Florida is appreciated. Mr. Curran ’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised by Kenneth, Kerry and Ken Jr. – the
Maher family, of the St. James Funeral Home in St.
James.
Gladys M. Coates
Gladys M. Coates, of St.
James, formerly of Hauppauge, NY, passed away on
April 4, 2013 at the age of
92. Beloved wife of the late
James J. Coates. Loving
mother of James R. (Angela)
Coates, Robert (Jamie) Coates
and Donna (Robert) Questel.
Cherished grandmother of
Gladys M. Coates
Dylan, Melissa, Shayne,
Renee and Connor. She is survived by many other
family members and friends.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Patrick’s R.C.
Church, Smithtown, NY. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the professional
care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and the
Vigliante family.
Virginia Elliott Jacques
Virginia elliott Jacques, formerly of Nissequogue,
LI, passed away on April 14, 2013. Beloved wife of
the late Homer. Dear sister of Loretta Riordan and the
late Jack and the late Daniel. Also survived by many
nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Jacques reposed at the St. James Funeral
Home’s South Chapel. A Funeral Mass was held on
April 17, 2013 at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church in
St. James. Interment followed at Long Island National
Cemetery.
Virginia Lippertshauser
Virginia Lippertshauser (nee Feiss), of Nesconset, LI,
passed away on April 26, 2013. Beloved wife of Paul.
Cherished mother of Paul (Debora), Joan (Mark)
Werker and the late Patricia. Loving Nana of Amanda,
Matthew, Nicholas, Dean and Patricia. Devoted sister
of Helen, the late Madelaine and the late Paul.
Mrs. Lippertshauser reposed at the St. James Funeral
Home’s South Chapel. A Funeral Service was held on
April 29, 2013 at Parish of the Holy Cross in Nesconset. Interment followed at Holy Rood Cemetery.
Mrs. Lippertshauser’s funeral arrangements were
professionally supervised by the Maher family of the
St. James Funeral Home in St. James.
Extra copies of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES are available at the Our Town Office
359 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780
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Smithtown, NY 11787
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O B I T U A R I E S
Denyse Ann (Pirthauer)
Martin
Denyse Ann (Pirthauer)
Martin, of Marblehead, MA,
passed away on April 1,
2013 at the age of 51. She
leaves behind her husband
Bruce, of 23 years, and their
two wonderful children Tyler
(21) and Grace (9).
She was the daughter of
William and Ann Pirthauer of
St. James, NY, the sister of
Ms. Dawn Pirthauer of New
York, NY, sister-in-law of
Craig and Regina Martin of
east Falmouth, MA, and sisDenyse A. Martin
ter-in-law of Neil and Susan
Martin of North Falmouth, MA.
Denyse cherished life with an independent and determined spirit, always putting idle time to good use.
She was a loving and devoted mother. She enjoyed interior decorating, summering on Cape Cod, and her
intensive daily workouts at the ‘Y’. She was a former
board member of the Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA. Previously, she was a vice president of Human Resources
at Susan Bristol, Inc. Denyse graduated from Boston
College in 1983.
A funeral mass was celebrated at Our Lady Star of
the Sea Church in Marblehead on April 6, 2013. Interment followed at Waterside Cemetery, Marblehead,
MA.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Denyse’s memory
would be greatly appreciated to the American Cancer
Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123
or call 1-800-227-2345.
Elsie A. Schillinger
elsie A. Schillinger, of St.
James, NY, passed away on
April 24, 2013 at the age of
93. She was the beloved wife
of the late Warren. Cherished
mother of Marilynn (Dick)
Westney and the late Warren
A. Loving grandmother of
Laura Westney, Jill Klosky,
Kathie Thompson and Nancy
Schillinger. Devoted great
Elsie A. Schillinger
grandmother of Nicholas,
ethan, Victoria and Connor.
Dear sister of Armin Hirdt. Mrs. Schillinger reposed at the Branch Funeral
Home where a religious service was celebrated. Interment followed at Maple Grove Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the professional
care of Branch Funeral Home of Smithtown and
Vigliante family.
Rhys Wass
Rhys Wass, longtime resident of Smithtown, LI,
passed away on April 19, 2013 at the age of 84. WWII
Veteran. Retired engineer from Grumman, Bethpage.
Beloved husband of Dorothy. Loving father of Deborah (William) Shields, Susan (Stephen) Rinker and
Robert (Lisa) Wass. Cherished Poppy of seven and
great grandpa of three.
Mr. Wass reposed at the St. James Funeral Home’s
South Chapel. A service was held on April 23, 2013
at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church, Smithtown. Interment followed at Pinelawn Memorial Park.
Mr. Wass ’s funeral arrangements were professionally supervised by the Maher family of the St. James
Funeral Home in St. James. Marissa Mariana Zimmer
Marissa Mariana Zimmer
of Sound Beach, NY, passed
away unexpectedly on April
23, 2013 at the age of 20.
Beloved daughter of Joseph
and Debra. Loving sister of
erik. Devoted granddaughter
of John and Shirly Zimmer
and Carol and the late Anthony Spagnolo. Adored
niece of ed and Michele Zimmer, Laurie and Tom Sanders,
Jennie and Mike Lehey, John
and Lauren Zimmer, Laurie
Spagnolo, Donna and Ron
Marissa Mariana
Hiscock, Anthony Jr. and Judy
Zimmer
Spagnolo, Dolores and eddie Hasemann, Jimmy and
Christina Spagnolo, eddie and Chrissy Spagnolo,
Tracey Spagnolo and Paul. Adored cousin of Kevin,
Jamie, Sydney, Wylie, Jesse, Amanda, Katie, Kody,
Austin, Rachel, Tommy, Keith, Jamie, Robert, eddie,
Denise, Anthony III, emily, Timmy, Tyler, William,
Chelsea, Nicholas, Giovanna, Stevie, Summer,
Danielle and Christopher Greco. She is survived by
many other family members and friends.
A Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Anthony of
Padua R.C. Chuch Rocky Point, NY. Cremation followed at Washington Memorial Park.
Arrangements were entrusted to the professional
care of Branch Funeral Home of Miller Place and the
Vigliante family.
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“Personal Attention & Dignified Service-Our Continuing Tradition”
St. James
Funeral Home, inc.
~ home for Funerals & cremations ~
Kenneth J. Maher
owner, licensed manager & director
Kerry J. Maher
Kenneth J. Maher, Jr.
licensed director
licensed director
~ in loving memory of aelysche m. maher ~
locations:
North Chapel
551 north country road
South Chapel
829 middle country road
route 25a
route 25 - Jericho turnpike
st. James
office: (631) 584-5200
st. James
office: (631)-584-7200
~ Pre Planning Funeral arrangements available ~
www.stjamesfuneralhome.com
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
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T H E
Sports
Diplomates
continued from page 20
in North America, this equates to
less than 1/2 of 1 percent.
“It was a long arduous road
which included many sleepless
nights, traveling, practicing and
studying. We are extremely
proud to hold this coveted distinction and feel honored to be
accepted at any game and on
any sideline to work alongside
the athletic trainers, MD’s, and
PT’s in a medical team approach.” Call Dr. Marc and Dr. Hope at
584-8783 for additional information or visit
www.truesportcare.com.
Snowman
continued from page 46
barriers in high, clean jumps.” As
Harry and Snowman cleared the
last jump, “there was silence in
the stands” and then bedlam as
the crowd gave the old gray
plow horse a “rousing ovation.”
(Rutherford Montgomery, op.
cit., pp. 70-71.) Snowman had
done it. He had competed with
some of the finest jumpers on
Long Island and he had won.
Harry and Johanna de Leyer
knew they owned a “potential
F I N I S H
L I N E
champion,” perhaps “even a national champion,” but now they
had to prove it. (Philip B. Kunhardt, op. cit., p. 95.) Snowman would get his
chance to show that he could
out-jump any horse in the nation. More about Snowman next
month…. editor’s note:
Brad Harris is the town of Smithtown’s
official Historian. Brad was a High School
Social Studies teacher who spent 30
years teaching in Commack. as Historian
he has written many newspaper articles
on the history of our town, he has published pamphlets and written histories of
Commack, nesconset, St. James, Kings
park, Hauppauge and Smithtown Branch.
He resides in St. James.
Legal-ease
continued from page 83
children, subject to court
scrutiny, when he easily could
leave her his entire estate outright?
Dying intestate results in the
court having to approve the appointments of the administrator
and trustee and, if both parents
die leaving minor children, the
appointment of a guardian. It
also might result in the estate
property being distributed contrary to the deceased’s intent. A
will gives him control. However,
a person who dies with a poorly
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written will often leaves beneficiaries who are anything but jolly.
©2013 Joseph A. Bollhofer, esq. All rights reserved.
Ask Ron Villano
continued from page 96
peace, as well as you and your
husband. Who knows, maybe
after all options have been exhausted, a well-researched nursing home might be right for your
mother. If the care you have displayed for your mother up until
this point is any indicator of the
thought you will put into selecting help, I do not doubt that she
is in good hands. Be easier on
yourself, and try to understand
that some things are not meant
to be handled alone.
editor’s note:
ron villano, M.S., lMHC, aSaC, CCH, is
the founder and director of family & personal Counseling, located at 872 Middle
Country road in St. James. He is an author of the book The Zing, has appeared
on national tv, along with daily appearances on the verizon fioS1 network.
With offices in St. James, Bohemia and
Howard Beach and a staff of 13 therapists from all backgrounds – family & personal Counseling addresses individual
and family concerns of all ages. for additional information call 758-8290 or visit
www.familyandpersonalCounseling.com
and www.ronvillano.com to listen to his
featured interviews.
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F.Y.i.
I N
B R I E F
ongoing opportunities, community services
and general information
A.A. MeeTINGS
Alcoholics Anonymous holds
more than 400 open meetings each
week in Suffolk county. The only
requirement for membership is a
desire to stop drinking. All are welcome.
A.A. meets every monday and
Wednesday, at the St. James
methodist church, off Route 25A
and moriches Road, in St. James.
on mondays a Big Book meeting is
held at 6:30 p.m. and a 12-Step
meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. on
Wednesdays a Beginners meeting
and a Topic meeting is held at 7:30
p.m.
meetings are held each Thursday
at 7 p.m. at Temple isaiah, 1401
Stony Brook Road, Stony Brook.;
each Friday at 9 p.m. at the united
methodist church, 792 Hawkins Avenue in lake Ronkonkoma; 3rd
Wednesday of each month at 7:30
p.m. grace Baptist church, Hallock
Rd., lake grove, and each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at islip
Town Beach Pavilion, Rosevale
Ave. All meetings are free.
if you have further questions or
would like a list of other open meetings as well as closed meetings,
call 669-1124, 24 hours, 7 days.
AMVeT POST #55
MeeTS IN ST. JAMeS
AmveT Post #55 meets the second Saturday of each month at the
St. James vFW, which is located
next to king kullen on lake Avenue. The meetings begin at 9:30
a.m. AmveT membership is open
to all men and women who have
served honorably in the u.S. Armed
Forces, Reserves or National
guard including those men and
women who are currently serving
our country. each AmveT post conducts its own local programs and
participates in AmveT-related state
and national organization activities.
For additional information about
AmveT Post #55 in St. James,
contact Don cantwell at 265-0180,
and attend the meetings on the
second Saturday of each month.
AMeRICAN LeGION HALL
FOR ReNT
Tables, chairs, kitchen, bar,
heat/Ac; Reasonable Rates. Sherwood Brothers Post 95, lake Avenue, St. James. call Wednesday
or Friday in the morning and ask for
Tom Swensen. 584-9633 or 5847746.
CRISIS HOTLINe
ReSPoNSe of Suffolk county,
inc. provides a suicide prevention/
crisis intervention hotline, every
day, 24-hours-a-day.
call anytime if you are feeling
sad or desperate, if you are concerned about someone who is, or if
you just want to talk with someone
who understands and cares. Talking helps.
call: 751-7500 ANyTiME
CRISIS ONLINe HOTLINe
Response of Suffolk county, a
24-hour crisis intervention hotline,
now has a new oNliNe crisis
counseling service, called
Hear2Help. Hear2Help counselors
can be reached online monday
through Friday afternoons from 3-9
p.m. log on at responsehotline.org
2 FLAG DROP OFF BOxeS
IN ST. JAMeS
Through the generosity of the St.
James Postmaster, reconditioned
mail-drop boxes have been painted
and placed at two separate locations in St. James. one can be
found on the side of the American
legion, Sherwood Bros. Hall at 95
lake Avenue, St. James, and another at the side of vFW Post 395,
at the south end of the king kullen
parking lot for the desposal Flags
which are no longer suitable for
use. The flags will be properly disposed of with an appropriate ceremony.
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.
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
call the temple office at 724-5807
for directions.
MOMS Club
The momS club of Smithtown
holds its general membership
meeting on the first Thursday of the
month at 10 a.m. We are a chapter
of momS club international and
are a support group for the stay-athome mom and the mom who
works part time. We have playgroups, park dates, field trips, and
mom’s Night out. our chapter
serves the Smithtown Township.
New members and their children
are AlWAYS welcome. For more information please contact Debbie at
631-467-3723. www.momsclub.org
SeNIORS WHO CAN’T GeT TO
THe LIBRARY...
A VAN-TASTiC SOLUTION
Through a cooperative effort between The Smithtown library and
the Town of Smithtown’s Senior citizens Department, transportation is
provided for library visits on regularly scheduled dates or on demand
when possible.
on days of planned visits, a van
from the Smithtown Senior citizens
center will take you to any Smithtown library Building. if you need to
go to the library when a visit is not
planned, call the Senior citizen
center’s Transportation Department
to inquire about scheduling an individual visit. To arrange to be picked
up for a planned visit or to request
an individual visit, call the Senior
citizen center’s Transportation Department at 265-8811. one week’s
notice must be given for a pick up.
There is a $1 charge each way for
transportation ($2 round trip).
VFW POST #395
John W. cooke veterans of Foreign Wars Post 395 meets at 8 p.m.
on the first Tuesday of each month
at their Post next to king kullen on
lake Avenue in St. James. vFW
membership is open to all veterans
who have served honorably in foreign conflicts in u.S. Armed forces.
For further information, call 8627965.
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C L A S S I F I E D
GARAGe SALe – St. James Luthern Church will hold their annual
Garage Sale on Saturday, May 18
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the
parking lot of the Church, corner
of 2nd and Woodlawn Avenues in
St. James to benefit Habitat for
Humanity. Vendors are also
wanted. For information call
Rosemarie at 585-4882 or email
roseandlou@aol.com
5/13
PIANO LeSSONS – Beginner
piano lessons for children. Flexible hours. $20 for 30 minutes at
my home in St. James. Call
Christina (18 years old) at 516754-2537.
5/13/mfx
GARAGe SALe – Smithtown Lioness will hold their annual
Garage Sale on Saturday, May 18
at 1 Cindy Dr., St. James (edgewood to Glenrich, north to
Cindy). 9 a.m. (no previews). All
proceeds to local charities. Clothing, household items, books, furniture, etc.
5/13
HeLP WANTeD – Outgoing,
clear-speaking individual with a
great personality wanted for an Inside Tele Sales Rep position for St.
James Commercial Cleaning
Company and Janitorial Supply.
Part time - Flexible hours - Hourly.
Please call 631-382-9300 to set
up an appointment for an interview.
5/13sf
CONDO FOR SALe – SAINT
JAMeS PLANTATION – Southport,
NC. 2 bedroom, 2 bath, granite
counters, stainless appliances, upgrades galore! 4 Golf Courses, 4
Club Houses, Marina, Beach
Club. Taxes only $900/yr!
$224,000. Call: 631-553-7168
5/13/sjss
CAReeR OPPORTUNITY – Looking for 2 experienced salespersons
to join our dynamic, local real estate team. Mentoring and coaching program will bring your
business to the next level. Reply
in confidence to Manager – 631335-7111.
5/13
A D V E R T I S I N G
BABYSITTeR 18 years old. Many
references, 4 years experience.
Flexible hours. Call Christina of
St. James at 516-754-2537.
5/13/mfx
CAReGIVeRS NeeDeD, Mercy’s
H&C Services is looking for caring
and compassionate caregivers to
assist with non-medical services
primarily for the elderly. All types
of days/hours available. Please email Catherine your resume at
CatherineAKenny@aol.com. 5/13
GeT THe MOST OUT FOR YOUR
DIGITAL SLR CAMeRA – If you
are interested in learning how to
use a digital SLR camera, contact
Ken Manwiller of “Laurie Studio –
The Art of Photography.” (Remember the “Portrait of the Month”)
Private lessons are available.
Learn from a pro with over 30
years of experience. Go to
www.lauriestudio.com/photolessons for more information. Call
Ken at (631) 585-8805 or email
ken@lauriestudio.com.
5/13
AMeRICAN LeGION HALL FOR
ReNT – The Sherwood Brothers
American Legion Post 1152 is
looking to rent its hall for all occasions. Reasonable rates, air
conditioned, heat, tables, complete kitchen and ample parking.
Located at 95 Lake Avenue, St.
James. Call Wednesday or Friday
in the A.M. Ask for Tom Swensen.
584-9633 or 584-7746.
ATTeNTION VeTeRANS – A new
group has formed to help veterans
and their families who are dealing
with PTSD. Do you feel numb and
empty? Are you just not the same
since you came back home? Join
us, at no cost, along with your
loved ones. We meet on the 1st
and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at
9 a.m. at the American Legion
Hall Post 155, 115 Church Street,
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. Call 631471-0320 or email:
simcha54@optonline.net for more
information.
For advertising information
please call 631-862-9849
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
ReCePTION / MeeTING HALL
AVAILABLe FOR USe – St. James
United Methodist Church, offers a
spacious meeting hall with commercial kitchen for civic and support groups, receptions, clubs,
workshops and seminars. The
35’x60’ meeting room has tables,
chairs, rest rooms and a grand
piano. The Church is located at
532 Moriches Road in Head of
the Harbor. expansive parking
and handicapped access is provided. Contact the Office at 5845340 for available dates and
suggested donations. The SJUMC
offers their facilities as a community outreach to the St. James area
and welcomes all visitors.
VeNDORS WANTeD FOR FAMILY FUN DAY 2013 – The Smithtown Nursery School, 590 North
Country Road in St. James will
hold a Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m.- p.m. 10x10
spaces are available for $30. Call
Melissa at 680-8285 or email
mipsyrose@aol.com or the school
at 584-6767 for additional info.
5/13
VeNDORS WANTeD FOR ST.
JAMeS DAY – Craft vendors are
wanted for the St. James Chamber
of Commerce’s 26th annual ST.
JAMeS DAY, Sunday, October 6,
2013 along Lake Avenue. 10-foot
spaces are being provided for
$125 per space, after 8/15/13 if
available - $150 (no exceptions) –
bring your own table. St. James
Day has been a huge success in
the past. Call now for further information and to receive an application to reserve your space,
584-8510 and leave, name, address and phone number on machine. Applications are available
on the St. James Chamber website
at www.stjameschamber.org.
There will be entertainment
throughout the day. We look forward to seeing you there.
9/13
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OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
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NISSEQUOGUE – $1,499,000
Magnificent home set on 2.10 professionally landscaped acres! 5 large bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 9’ ceilings, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchen with granite
countertops, full finished basement.
Take The Tour! www.eldridgegang.com
regina@eldridgegang.com
HEAD OF HARBOR – $1,350,000
Views of Harbor! Colonial with 4 large bedrooms, 4.5
bathrooms, marble floors, large eat-in-kitchen, living
room with attached conservatory, walk-out full finished basement with a wine cellar, theatre & more.
Take The Tour! www.eldridgegang.com
regina@eldridgegang.com
NISSEQUOGUE – $1,999,000
Beautiful home with 20’ ceilings and over 10,000 sq.
ft. of finished space! 8 large bedrooms, 7 full bathrooms, gourmet eat-in-kitchen, walk-out full finished
basement and heated in ground pool and jacuzzi.
Take The Tour! www.eldridgegang.com
regina@eldridgegang.com
MT. SINAI – $825,000
Elegant 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom ranch with an open
floor plan, kitchen with granite countertops, step
down living room, custom wood flooring, private
yard. Clubhouse, pool, tennis & golf.
Take The Tour! www.eldridgegang.com
regina@eldridgegang.com
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
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NISSEQUOGUE – $749,000
Traditional colonial on a quiet country lane with
beach rights! 2 acre lot, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,
hardwood floors, fireplace, spacious loft & full basement.
Take The Tour! www.eldridgegang.com
regina@eldridgegang.com
NESCONSET – $565,000 to $589,000
Country Pointe North Condos (by Browns Rd.). Gated
Community, Brookfield Model, 7 rooms, 3 bedrooms,
eat-in-kitchen, finished basement, garage, Smithtown
SD #1. Low Taxes of $4,900. w/STAR.
Call the Maginniss Team!
631-382-8816
SMITHTOWN – $689,000
Large 4 br, 2 bth, Yablonski ranch on 1 acre that backs
nature preserve! 2 fireplaces, eat-in kitchen w/stainless steel appl’s, granite countertops, hardwood floors,
cac, updated marble bath & more.
Take The Tour! www.eldridgegang.com
regina@eldridgegang.com
ST. JAMES – $999,900
Gorgeous 5000 sq. ft. Castleton Model! 5 bedrooms,
gourmet kitchen, hand carved bridal staircase, living
room w/fireplace, master suite, full basement & 3 car
garage. Tennis courts, pools, gym, clubhouse.
Take The Tour! www.eldridgegang.com
regina@eldridgegang.com
HEAD OF HARBOR – $819,000
Fabulous 4 br, 3.5 bth farm ranch on 2 beautiful & private acres w/gunite pool. Large kit, Fr, walls of windows overlooking grounds, 2 fpls, master suite
w/gym, dressing rm & balcony, cul-de-sac.
Take The Tour! www.eldridgegang.com
regina@eldridgegang.com
HEAD OF HARBOR – $1,299,000
Grand 5 br, 5.5 bth home with gourmet kitchen, banquet size dining room, living room with fieldstone fireplace, sunken den, oak floors, master suite, radiant
heat, cul-de-sac.
Take The Tour! www.eldridgegang.com
regina@eldridgegang.com
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D I R E C T O R Y
O F
A D V E R T I S E R S
The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James
ACCoUnTAnT
Robin A. Masterson, M.B.A.
697-0602
Therése B. Sassone, CPA
686-5833
ARCHITeCT
Michael Macrina - Architect
686-6585
ATToRneY
Joseph A. Bolhoffer, esq.
291 Lake Avenue
584-0100, 584-2304
Haber & Haber, llP
516-742-7277
631-379-6652
John H. Mulvehill
Attorney at law
862-8889
AUDIoloGY
long Island Hearing, Inc.
59 Southern Blvd.
Nesconset
972-5211, 1-800-698-5200
CAMPS
Apex Athletics
Summer camp
7 Flowerfield - Suite 14
686-6626
Artsy creativity at Play
438 Lake Avenue
686-6100
Harbor Country Day School
Camp & workshops
17 Three Sisters Road
584-5555
CARPeT CleAnInG
Sunny Road Rug Cleaners
104 Lake Avenue
584-5160
CHIRoPRACToRS
Dr. linda M. Bocchichio
105 Lake Avenue South
Nesconset
979-9854
Dr. Raymond A. Semente
265 Lake Avenue
584-7722
AUToMoTIVe SCRAP
Mid Island Salvage
667-5048 - Deer Park
Dr. Gregory R. Thomaier
338 Lake Avenue
584-8100
AUToMoTIVe/
repair / Parts/Gas
Mid Island Auto wreckers
586-6599 - Deer Park
True Sport Care, llC
62 Lake Avenue South
Nesconset
584-TRUE (8783)
St. James Gulf
Route 25A & Moriches Rd.
584-5798
CloTHInG
J. Michaels Men’s Shop
529 Lake Avenue
686-5488
BAKeRY
Alpine Pastry Shoppe
59 Route 111, Smithtown
265-5610
BAnK
Roslyn Savings Bank
556 North Country Road
862-4200
BeAUTY
Pat’s Place Hair Salon
230 Lake Avenue
862-7023, 584-9644
Scruples ‘Head to Toe’
(NEW LOCATION)
452 Lake Avenue
584-8030
BoUTIQUeS / FURnITURe
Julie’s Home & Garden
Accessories
529 Lake Avenue
862-8943
MS CUReiosity’s Closet
(NEW LOCATION)
529 Lake Avenue
360-CURE (2873)
eXTeRMInATInG
Scientific exterminating
599 Lake Avenue
265-5252, Fax: 862-7272
Family & Personal
Counseling
872 Middle Country Road
758-8290
FInAnCIAl
edward Jones Investments
Scott Posner, CFP
542 North Country Road
862-2020
Fitness 4 You
176 2nd Street
252-6132
SoundFront Asset
Management
Richard Masino
584-2283
Synergy wealth Strategies
James Verdi, CFP
52 North Country Road
Smithtown - 961-5461
FUneRAl HoMeS
Branch Funeral Home
190 E. Main Street
Smithtown
724-9500
St. James Funeral Home
551 North Country Road
584-5200
829 Middle Country Road
584-7200
GRoCeRY SToRe /
CATeRInG
Uncle Giuseppe’s
Marketplace
95 Route 111, Smithtown
863-0900
HeAlTH / FITneSS
Above All Massage
Therapy
724-7621
Anne Marie lisa
Certified Nutritional Counselor
525-1045
DAnCe
Chorus line Dance Studio
380 Lake Avenue
584-7575
Apex Athletics
Gymnastics & Fitness
7 Flowerfield - Suite 14
686-6626
eVenTS / ClUBS
enTeRTAInMenT
George’s Innovative
Inflatables
757-0294
Child Advocacy & Parent
empowerment Services
542 North Country Road
686-6021
nissequogue Golf Club
21 Golf Club Road
584-7733
Smithtown Central
School District
Budget Vote
Tuesday, May 21
6 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Complete Family Care
George lehner, M.D.
735 Middle Country Road
656-9200
energy Interactive
Fitness Center
555 North Country Road
862-1737
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
Greco Physical Therapy &
Sports Performance
1st Tee Fitness &
Performance
430-7 North Country Road
686-6600
light Awakenings
Meditation and Beyond
724-9733
Mercy’s Homemaker &
Companion Services
584-2001
Shaolin Self Defense
Centers
430-08 North Country Rd.
617-5148
Stable GI Probiotics
419-3525
www.StableGI.com
HoMe IMPRoVeMenT
Autonomousdesign
22 Stonegate
724-7726
Bellagio Kitchens & Baths
791 Middle Country Road
686-6307
DeBlasio Capo
DesignBuild
273 Lake Avenue
584-5503
Debus Painting &
wallpapering
862-7924
House Perfect
Home Improvements
584-7527
Keith’s Painting
202 Smithtown Blvd.
Nesconset
672-7510
lakeville Kitchen & Bath
45 Southern Blvd.
Nesconset
656-0936
Master Fix It
584-5993
Cell: 516-380-0727
Morecraft Construction
584-7010
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D I R E C T O R Y
Power Pool Care
outdoor Kitchens
430-05 North Country Road
979-POOL
Scotty’s Masonry
265-4398, 872-1076
Squeaky Clean
Property Solutions
387-2156
St. James lumber
547 Lake Avenue
584-5140
Vazac Contracting
333 First Avenue - Suite 1
584-7817
InSURAnCe
Allstate Insurance
Glenn Marriott
213-1A Lake Avenue
584-4800
State Farm Insurance
Jim winter
320 Lake Avenue
584-5929
InTeRIoR DeSIGn /
oRGAnIzATIon
Creative windows
367 Lake Avenue
366-0212
natalie weinstein Design
Associates and
Home Decorating Club
(NEW LOCATION)
455 Lake Avenue
862-6198, Fax: 862-7834
JewelRY / CoInS
St. James Jewelry Shoppe
483 Lake Avenue
862-6775
lAnDSCAPInG
Design / Maintenance
Tree removal /
Competition Tree Service
584-5575
DiGiovanna Brothers
landscaping
666-8485
eddie’s Power equipment
553 Lake Avenue
584-6678
emerald Magic lawn Care
286-4600
Homestead landscaping
588-5296
O F
R.J.K. Gardens, Inc.
862-7056
Strike Force landscaping
382-9300
A D V E R T I S E R S
Marianne Koke
Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s
499 Lake Avenue
584-6600, Ext 206
Dave & Rowena nedvin
Re/Max Beyond
177 W. Main Street
Smithtown
767-5221, 862-1100
lIQUoR & wIne
Grape Culture
Wine & Spirits
248 Lake Avenue
862-4727
MUSIC leSSonS
Drum lessons
with John Miceli
240-0690 or email:
teachingdrums@yahoo.com
oPToMeTRY
Stony Brook Vision world
2194A Nesconset Hwy.
Stony Brook - 246-5468
PeTS
Grooming/Supplies
Smithaven Grooming
810 Middle Country Road
656-6033
St. James Dog Grooming
430-2 North Country Road
862-7288
PlUMBInG & HeATInG
Falzone & Son
Plumbing & Heating
862-6612
Goldstar Plumbing,
Heating & A/C
88 Railroad Avenue
584-3839
PRInTInG & InVITATIonS /
CARDS
Graphics du jour, ltd.
359 Lake Avenue
862-9849
ReAl eSTATe
DeBarbieri Associates
406 North Country Road
862-7447
Diane Duffy
Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s
499 Lake Avenue
584-6600, Ext 208
Henrietta Homes
& Properties
328 Lake Avenue
862-6999
liz Jongebloed
DeBarbieri Associates
406 North Country Road
862-7447, 903-0836
Maria orlandi
Douglas elliman
Real estate
996 Jericho Tpke.
Smithtown
697-0474, 858-6955
Reliance Real estate
359 Lake Avenue
862-9000, Fax: 862-2881
Re/Max / Beyond
177 W. Main Street
Smithtown
862-1100
Denise Voelker, CBR
Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s
499 Lake Avenue
584-6600, Ext 205
ReSTAURAnTS
catering / Seafood /
Desserts / Ice cream
Del Fuego
Tex Mex Kitchen & Tequila
429 North Country Road
963-6900
Green Garden
Chinese Restaurant
430-13 North Country Road
584-4284, 862-8800
Villa Sorrento
823 Middle Country Road
265-9865
Voila! The Bistro
244 Lake Avenue
584-5686
Yummy Kitchen
Chinese Restaurant
479 Lake Avenue
584-3993
SCHoolS / TUToRInG /
ConSUlTInG
Artsy creativity at Play
438 Lake Avenue
686-6100
Bridge College
Consultants
PO Box 685, St. James
516-662-1612
Harbor Country
Day School
17 Three Sisters Road
584-5555
Homework Time
Support & Tutoring
631 Lake Avenue
278-6283
St. James United
Methodist nursery
532 Moriches Road
584-9555
Village Presbyterian
Pre-School
175 East Main Street, Smithtown - 724-9382
The new York
Stuffed Cone Co.
556-18 North Country Rd.
686-6877
SwIMMInG PoolS
Installation & Service
Best Pool Service
543 Lake Avenue
686-6715
nicky G’s Pizza
244 Lake Avenue
584-6367
Power Pool Care
430-05 North Country Rd.
979-POOL
ocean’s Bounty Seafood
415 North Country Road
862-4228
St. James Pool
Supply and Service
448 Lake Avenue
406-0183
Patio Pizza
262 Lake Avenue
862-7475
Rocco’s Pizza & Pasta
429 North Country Road
862-1600, fax: 862-6152
St. James Pizza
739 Middle Country Road
979-9600, fax: 979-9610
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013
Sundance Swimming Pools
862-1900
TRAVel
executive Fliteways
Private Jet Charters
800-533-3363
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“Your Neighborhood Realtor®”
relIaNCe mortgage
& real eState
359 lake avenue
(across from 7-11)
St. James, Ny 11780
(631) 862-9000
william J. garthe
www.SearchinglongIslandNy.com
listing Broker • Buying Broker
we Need New
listings to Sell.
If you’re planning to sell your home
in the near future, please consider
Reliance Mortgage & Real Estate
as your marketing broker.
631-862-9000
SAYVIlle. Mostly redone 1 BR Ranch. Loft, new kitchen
cabinets, updated bath on dead end street. Sayville
Schools.
$299,000.
lake Grove.
1/2 acre building lot, cul-de-sac.
$235,000.
CoMMErCiAl
1.82 ACRe
PRoPeRTY
& BUSIneSS
$1,340,000.
SYoSSeT. New to market. Split level 3 BR, 2 bath home
on .23 acre.
$499,000.
iN CoNTrACT
Sold
Sold
Sold
201 Cambon Ave.
$583,000
9 Hope Place
$610,000
Call for info.
FoR SAle: ST. JAMeS CoMMeRCIAl. 100% occupied
investment center.
$777,000.
For more information on these listings visit
www.SearchinglongIslandNy.com
OUR TOWN • MAY 2013