February 2012 Volume 25 Number 4 - Our Town | St. James, NY

Our Town 

PUBLISHED 

S • T • J • A • M • E • S 

february 

2012 

Volume 25 

Number 4 

Keeping you up to date on 

SALES, HAPPENINGS 

& PEOPLE 

In Our Town - St. James 

MONTHLY

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Visit the Tic Toc Cafe 

420 Lake Ave., St. James 

Feb. 18th - March 4th 

to view 

The Historic 9/11 Flag Picture 

signed by Mayor Rudy Giuliani 

Photo by Smithtown Photographer Jack Ader 

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Own a Piece of History 

and 

help support the 9/11 Families Association 

Bring this ad to the Tic Toc Cafe 

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with your breakfast or lunch order 

OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2012


S • T • J • a • M • e • S 

STaff 

Ruth Garthe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor 

Robin Clark . . . . . . Associate Editor 

Elizabeth Isabelle . . Feature Writer 

William Garthe . . . . . . . Advertising 

Sales 

Our TOWN 

– ST. JaMeS – 

is a monthly publication produced 

exclusively for the people of 

St. James, Nissequogue and 

Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. 

Call 862-9849 for 

Advertising & Copy Deadline 

OUR TOWN is mailed directly to 

every residence & business in the 

11780 zip code area 

(6459 total copies mailed) 

St. James Post Office Permit #10 

St. James, NY 11780 

Published by 

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359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 

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Not responsible for typographical errors. 

We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or 

refuse to print editorial or advertising material 

deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image 

or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only 

to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, 

Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business 

offering services not available in said area. 

Copyright © 2012 

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All Rights Reserved 

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I N T H I S I S S U E 

MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT 

Imagination Pre-School ........................................4 

AROUND TOWN 

Blood Drive on March 26 ........................................6 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade ..........................8, 10 & 85 

Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner ........................10 

Locks of Love ........................................................12 

Food Drive at Superior Martial Arts ......................14 

Help Pave the Way... Buy a Brick Today ............16 

A Christmas Tradition ......................................................................22 

IN THE NEWS 

Walk/Run for Friends of Karen ........................................................24 

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 

Paris Ray to Perform at National Underground in NYC ................28 

Spring Art Classes at STAC..........................................................30-32 

Swing Dance Long Island ................................................................32 

Student Art Showcase at Mills Pond House ..................................34 

LISCA Benefit Concert and Choral Concert ................................36 

On Stage at Staller Center ........................................................38-39 

On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center ..........................40 

EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT 

Programs at the Library ..............................................................42-50 

HOME & GARDEN 

Design Ideas......................................................................................52 

Naturally Speaking ..........................................................................56 

FINANCIAL SAVVY 

Investors Can Learn Much from Super Bowl Teams......................60 

Life Insurance Offers Peace of Mind ..............................................64 

Changing the Way We Do Tax Grievances ..................................66 

Private Equity Primer ........................................................................68 

DRIVING SAFELY ................................................................................71 

PET CARE ............................................................................................72 

IN THE SCHOOLS ..............................................................................74 

HEALTH NOTES 

How’s Your Balance? ......................................................................76 

Hearing Instruments Improve Quality of Life..................................78 

ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament)..................................................80 

The Science of Finding the Zone ....................................................82 

Flexion-Distraction ............................................................................84 

CELEBRATIONS..............................................................................86-87 

ST. JAMES CHAMBER WINTER GALA ........................................88-93 

POSTAL CORNER................................................................................94 

POET’S CORNER ................................................................................95 

OBITUARIES ................................................................................96-100 

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING .................................................... 102-103 

DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .............................................. 106-107 

PLEASE NOTE: 

Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the MARCH edition 

of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is 

THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 - 12 NOON. 

Distribution takes place on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. 


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

Imagination Pre-School 

380 Nicolls Road, Setauket, NY • 246-5269 

Eileen@ImaginationPreschool.com 

www.ImaginationPreschool.com 

by Elizabeth Isabelle 

Welcome to Imagination Pre- 

School! With over 30 years of 

early childhood teaching experience, 

owner and director Eileen 

Hummel has created an innovative 

and creative pre-school and 

nursery program that has become 

a treasured part, and memory 

of, hundreds of toddlers and 

their families as they begin their 

journey to a lifetime of learning. 

The philosophy at Imagination 

Pre-school is that school should 

be a pleasant and friendly place 

for each and every child. Children 

are eager to come to school 

to learn and have fun. The happiness 

and well being of your child 

is the base from which each day 

starts. Eileen and the Imagination 

Pre-school staff, through the curriculum, 

provide each student 

with a positive self-image, encouraging 

a strong beginning toward 

independence. With this 

base, your child will grow both 

intellectually and socially. 

At Imagination Pre-school, students 

enjoy an active, fun-filled 

day. Classroom activities vary depending 

on the age of your child 

and generally include, music, 

arts and crafts, story time, cooking, 

language arts, computer 

Students welcome in the Chinese New Year 

with the Chinese New Year Lion Dance. 

skills and science units. Classrooms 

are also designed to develop 

fine motor skills and 

introduce science through the 

use of learning centers. Among 

the science units, your child will 

discover the five senses, wind 

and air, good health, the wonder 

of mother nature, animals and 

much more. Field trips as well as 

visits from child friendly animals 

are scheduled throughout the 

year to enhance the learning experience. 

Students are enthused 

and excited and this is a much 

loved part of your child’s preschool 

experience. In addition, 

holiday parties and parades 

along with theme days are 

planned and looked forward to 

several times during each school 

year. 

The staff at Imagination Pre- 

School is carefully selected and 

includes experienced early education 

teachers. The entire staff 

regularly attends CPR and first 

aid training classes. Communication 

between parents and teachers 

is on-going and information 

is sent home on a regular basis, 

describing the activities taking 

place in the classroom as well as 

upcoming events. Parents may 

speak with their child’s teacher at 

any time and 

parent conferences 

are 

held each 

spring. 

Classes 

are offered 

for Toddlers 

(age 2), three 

year olds 

and four 

year olds. 

An optional 

fourth and 

fifth day is 

offered to 

any child 

Miss Eileen dressed up in her 

Easter Bunny costume. 

enrolled in the Four Year Old 

Classes. These Pre-K Enrichment 

Classes are offered Tuesday and 

Thursday. They also offer a fiveday 

Four Year Old Class. In addition 

Music and Gym classes are 

offered to students that are in the 

three and Four Year Old Classes. 

The school year, including all 

holidays and breaks, follows the 

local school district calendar. 

The summer programs for boys 

and girls aged 3-5 is held for five 

weeks, beginning in July running 

through mid-August. You may 

choose from 2 to 5 days per 

week. This is a flexible program 

– campers do not have to attend 

consecutive weeks, allowing the 

program to accommodate your 

travel and vacation plans. The 

program provides many outdoor 

activities along with air conditioned 

rooms and a daily snack. 

A girls summer program is offered 

for girls ages 5 to 8. Both 

summer programs fill up quickly 

– contact Eileen@Imagination- 

Preschool.com for space availability. 

For more detailed information 

or to schedule a tour of Imagination 

Pre-School, please contact 

the School at 631-246-5269. 

Registration is currently underway 

and the staff and students at 

Imagination Pre-School look 

forward to meeting you! 


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OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2012 

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Please be an Idol to Someone 

on Monday, March 26, from 4-8 

p.m. at the Nesaquake Middle 

School’s annual blood drive in 

conjunction with the Long Island 

Chapter of the New York Blood 

Centers. The school is located on 

Edgewood Avenue in St. James. 

Remember one pint of blood 

saves five lives. We need your 

help to keep our community safe 

and healthy. There is a tremendous 

shortage of blood on Long 

Island and this is a great opportunity 

to help people who desperately 

need your donation of life to 

survive. 

There is no substitute for human 

blood. One in three people will 

need blood sometime during their 

lives. Blood lasts only 42 days. 

Your donation now is critically 

important. 

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A R O U N D T O W N 

Please be an Idol to Someone and Donate Blood at the 

Nesaquake Middle School Blood Drive on March 26 

It takes a special person who 

understands that making a blood 

donation is an important life-saving 

deed. Blood donors must be at 

least 16 years old (16 year olds 

must present a signed parental 

permission form), weigh at least 

110 pounds, and not have donated 

blood within the last 56 

days. People age 76 and older can 

donate blood if they meet all criteria 

and present a physician’s letter. 

Be sure to eat iron-enriched 

foods. If you have questions about 

your medical eligibility, call 1- 

800-688-0900. 

Thea Garthe, Blood Drive 

chairperson, urges everyone to get 

out and give blood and make this 

the best drive ever. To make an appointment, 

call Thea at 631-806- 

8969. Bring a neighbor, bring a 

friend, WALK-INS ARE ALWAYS 

WELCOME. There will be babysitting 

services will be available. 

The staff of nurses from the 

Blood Center are nothing short of 

wonderful and supportive. 

Our town always comes together 

in times of need. So Give 

the best gift of all – give the gift of 

life – give blood on March 26, 

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28th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Set for 

Saturday, March 17 at 1:00 

The St. James Chamber of 

Commerce will hold their 28th 

Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

on Saturday, March 17, 2012 

along Lake Avenue beginning at 

1 p.m. 

The Board of Directors of the 

St. James Chamber of Commerce 

is proud to announce their selection 

of The Honorable Jack 

Toomey as the 2012 Grand Marshall 

in their 28th annual St. 

Patrick’s Day Parade. 

Jack, a lifelong resident of the 

Smithtown/St. James area, was 

educated in the local schools 

and graduated from Smithtown 

Central High School in 1965. 

Soon after high school, Jack was 

drafted into the Army and served 

two years from 1966 to 1968 – 

one year as an infantryman in 

Vietnam where he was decorated 

for valor in action and received 

two Bronze Stars. 

Upon leaving the army Jack returned 

to Smithtown and graduated 

from Stony Brook University 

in 1972. In 1976 he graduated 

from law school and started a 

successful law practice on Main 

Street in Smithtown, where he 

practiced for over 25 years. 

On May 28, 1972 Jack married 

Dot – they honeymooned in Ireland 

and this May they will celebrate 

40 years of marriage. Jack 

and Dot have three adult children, 

Kerry, Tracey and Jack that 

The Honorable Jack Toomey 

they are very proud of. 

Jack has been an active member 

of the St. James Fire Department 

for over 30 years and is 

assigned to Engine Co. 3. 

In 2002 he was elected to the 

Suffolk County District Court 

where he served for nine years. 

In 2008 he was selected as the 

Suffolk County Criminal Bar Association’s 

Judge of the Year. 

In 2011 Judge Toomey was selected 

to institute and preside 

over the newly formed Veteran’s 

Court, due to his military, legal 

and judicial background. Presiding 

over the Veteran’s Court and 

helping veterans who have come 

into the criminal justice system 

due to alcohol, drugs or PTSD 

(post traumatic stress syndrome) 

has been the highlight of his judicial 

career. 

While on the District Court 

bench Judge Toomey served as 

Acting County Court Judge and 

presided for three years in the 

pre-indictment felony division. In 

2011 Judge Toomey was elected 

to the Suffolk County Court 

bench where he currently presides 

over serious felony cases. 

Judge Toomey is very proud of 

his Irish heritage and is especially 

proud that all four of his 

grandparents were born in Ireland 

and is truly honored to be 

selected as Grand Marshall of 

this year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade. 

The St. James Chamber of 

Commerce and the great community 

of St. James wants to take 

this opportunity to honor Judge 

Toomey and thank him for all his 

time and service to the community. 

“With my diligent parade staff, 

that has worked very hard to kick 

off this year’s parade, it should 

be a great turn out! Participating 

this year we have local businesses, 

clubs, organizations,” 

states Parade Director Kerry 

Maher, also a board member of 

the St. James Chamber of Commerce. 

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Nominations for Princes and 

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade 

Nominations for Princesses and Princes Still Being Accepted 

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bands, that would like to march 

in the parade are encouraged 

and welcomed to participate. 

Please call 584-5200 to sign up. 

For further information, call 

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SEE You thErE!!! 

Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner 

The St. James United Methodist 

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FOOD DRIVE AT 

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During the month of January 

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The Smithtown High School 

East Leadership class is taking 

contributions for engraved bricks 

to build a walkway from the 

north side of the school to the 

new sports field. 

The project is being led by 

Maggie Engellenner, a senior in 

the Leadership class. Maggie 

chose this project because she 

felt that this was “a chance to 

both improve the school and 

leave a lasting mark. High 

School East connects our community 

in so many ways: community 

service, athletics, cultural 

events, parades, adult education. 

This is an opportunity for families, 

businesses, current students, 

future students, alumni, teachers 

and all the members of our community 

to leave a permanent 

message that they passed this 

way. You can buy a brick for your 

elementary school-aged child 

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Help Pave the Way... Buy a Brick Today 

today and, one day, that 

child will look down and 

see their brick.” 

This walk marks the 

path that athletes, cheerleaders, 

the band and the 

Whisperettes take on the 

way to the field. It is the 

same route that seniors 

take in the commencement 

processional. The 

class of 2012 will be the 

first class to walk “the 

walk”. 

The project is being undertaken 

with the help and support 

of the school district including 

Leadership class mentor Morgan 

Woods and Smithtown East Principal 

Edwin Thompson. The 

walkway was designed and is 

being constructed by RJK Gardens 

of St. James. 

The fundraiser will go on until 

the beginning of March. The 

RJK Garden’s rendering of new 

Smithtown East Walkway. 

project is scheduled to be completed 

in time for this year’s graduation. 

Bricks can be ordered by filling 

out the form below or go online 

http://hse.smithtown.k12.ny.us/p 

ages/HSE. Bricks are $75 each 

and can be up to two lines with 

18 characters each. They make a 

great gift also. 

LIZ SMITH 2017 

BARNEY SMITH 2019 

THE JONES FAMILY 

CONGRATULATIONS 

AMANDA MARIE 2012 

BUILDING TOGETHER 

EAST CONSTRUCTION 

JEFF HAMILTON 

CLASS OF 1983 

Be part of Smithtown HS East history... 

buy a brick and help us ‘pave the way’ 

YOU CAN ORDER ON OUR WEBSITE 

Look for the link on the 

SMITHTOWN EAST HOME PAGE 

http://hse.smithtown.k12.ny.us/pages/HSE 

or send the form below 

with a check for $75 payable to 

“Smithtown High School East Leadership” 

to: 

Smithtown HS East Brick Walkway 

10 School Street 


NAME_________________________________________________ TELEPHONE__________________ 

ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________________ 

INSCRIPTION: One or two lines; Capital letters only; 18 characters (including spaces) per line; Please write legibly 


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St. James/Smithtown Office 631.584.6600 

499 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 

stjames@danielgale.com 

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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UNDER CONTRACT 

UNDER CONTRACT 

Smithtown, NY 

Waterfront 

Location, location. Branch Brook Estates grand 5-bedroom 

3.5-bath Colonial situated on Miller’s Pond. Large principal rooms. 

Move-in-condition with updated kitchen and baths. 0.69 acres. 

Beautiful, serene pond setting. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2446004. 

$629,000. 

Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 

Park-Like Property 

Charming Colonial home on cul-de-sac featuring spacious 

principal rooms, oak floors, large master bedroom and bath, 

3 bedrooms, CAC, finished basement, park-like property. 

Sachem SD #5. MLS# 2436450. $332,500. 

Smithtown, NY 

New to Market 

Charming Colonial offers large kitchen, family room with sliders 

leading to backyard. Second level has 3-bedrooms, full bath 

w/deck off of master bedroom. Full finished basement, large 

property. Move right in. Home is being sold as is. Smithtown 

SD #1. MLS# 2458996. $290,000. 

Nesconset, NY 

Price Adjustment 

Sprawling 3-bedroom Ranch features wood floors, den with 

fireplace, master bedroom with full bath, 2-car garage, full 

basement, lovely fenced rear yard. Smithtown SD #1. 

MLS# 2453308. $319,731. 

Nissequogue, NY 

Estate Setting 

Majestic Colonial on tranquil 3.64 acres. This 12-room home 

offers beautiful architectural design, every amenity, gourmet 

kitchen, large principle master suite, guest suite.Very private 

setting. Smithtown SD #1. MLS# 2448057. $1,499,000. 

East Hampton, NY 

Build Your Dream Home 

Prestigious location to build your dream home. 2.89 acres backing 

preserve land. This lot will accommodate 8,000 sq. ft. home, pool, 

tennis, and 1 – 3 horse barn. East Hampton SD #1. 

MLS# 2450219. $1,395,000. 

Contact: 

What Matters Most Is Who You Choose To Work With. 


Licensed Salesperson 

St. James/Smithtown Office 

499 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 

631.584.6600 ext.205 

denisevoelker@danielgale.com 



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Tranquil Setting 

Immaculate home on tranquil cul-de-sac features state of the 

art kitchen with cherry cabinetry, granite, SS appliances, crown 

moldings, wood floors, marble master bath, country club yard 

offers in-ground pool, cabana, bi-level deck. Smithtown SD #1. 

MLS# 2446852. $1,225,000. 


Long Island Sound Waterfront Subdivision 

Magical sunsets await you from 2 available waterfront parcels with 

panoramic views of the Long Island Sound and Connecticut. Each 

shy 3-acre parcel is the perfect setting for your estate home in the 

Incorporated Village of Nissequogue. Smithtown SD #1. 

MLS# 2401814. $1,550,000. 

Head of the Harbor, NY 

Price Reduction 

Portrait of Tranquility. This 3.5-acre lot is situated in the North 

Shore Village of Head of the Harbor. Rolling lawns, specimen 

trees and extensive gardens. This magical garden is a beautiful 

place to build your dream home. Smithtown SD #1. 

MLS# 2461556. $549,000. 

St. James, NY 

Great Opportunity 

Spacious Colonial home on private shy ½-acre features updated 

roof, siding and windows, vaulted ceilings in den and living room, 

wood burning fireplace, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2-car garage, and 

park-like yard with in-ground pool. Smithtown SD #1. 

MLS# 2441275. $439,000. 

Port Jefferson Station, NY 

Stony Hollow Co-Op 

Lovely view from this upstairs 1-bedroom unit with neutral 

décor. Updates include windows, appliances, wall to wall carpet 

and fresh paint. Ample storage space, gated community, laundry 

facilities, community in-ground pool. Close to SUNY Stony 

Brook. Comsewogue SD #3. MLS# 2. $69,999. 

St James, NY 

Immaculate Rental 

Charming Cape features living room with fireplace, dining room, 

updated kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, full basement with OSE 

and washer/dryer, detached 2-car garage. Smithtown SD #1. 

MLS# 2438979. $2,200/per month + utilities. 

Contact: 

You Care About Results. So Do I. 

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 



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SJE Family Dinner Night 

a Huge Success 

~SPECIAL THANK YOU~ 

The St. James Elementary School PTA held 

their annual faMIlY dInnEr nIght in their 

new gymnasium on Friday, January 20, 2012 

with over 350 people in attendance. The delicious 

food was catered by Buona Sera Ristorante 

of Smithtown. The children were 

entertained by longtime Smithtown resident, 

DJ Gregg Cipkin. 

The St. James Elementary PTA wishes to 

thank the following merchants for their generous 

donations in helping to make this 

evening a great success – Buona Sera, Gregg 

Cipkin, Garguilos Bakery, Bullseye Wholesale 

Beverage, St. James Beverage, Alpine 

Pastry, McDonalds of St. James, Stop & Shop 

of Smithtown, and Costco Wholesale. The 

PTA would also like to thank the many other 

local merchants that donated towards the 

basket raffle. The baskets were plentiful and 

beautiful! 

A Big Thank You to St. James 

Dom P., Greg 

T., Luke E. and 

Tony S. would 

like to thank 

King Kullen, for 

allowing them 

to hold an animal 

food drive 

in front of their 

store on Saturday, 

January 14, 

2012. A special 

thank you also 

goes out to all 

the patrons who 

generously donated 

dog and 

cat food. The 

boys delivered 

the food to Little 

Shelter Animal Rescue in Huntington and the Smithtown 

Animal Shelter. The donations were greatly appreciated by 

both shelters. Pictured here is a volunteer accepting donations 

at the Smithtown Animal Shelter. 

Independent and Nonprofit since 1958 

Our mission: 

Harbor cherishes childhood, 

cultivates wonder and 

inspires confident learners and leaders. 

~ Exceptional Early Childhood Programs ~ 

ADMISSION 

OPEN HOUSE DATES: 

Saturday, March 3, 10 am -12 noon 

Wednesday, April 18, 9 am - 12 noon 

Preschool through Eighth Grade ~ Full day kindergarten 

Please call 584-5555 for more information. 

17 Three Sisters Road, Saint James 

www.hcdsny.org 


Come See Us for Good Quality Old Fashioned Service 

luBe, oil 

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up to 5 Qts of oil 

(Syn. oil & cart. Filters slightly higher) 

$28.95 

most cars & Trucks 

All St. JAmeS 

SeNIor CItIzeNS 

We will gladly pick up 

& drop off your vehicle 

10% off 

All RePAIRs 

excluding oil changes 

WE HAVE 

ALL BRANDS 

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WE DO: 

Tune Ups • Front End Work 

Computer Diagnostics 

Shocks & Struts • Brakes 

Exhaust Systems 

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north country car care center 

545 Route 25A, st. JAMes, Ny 11780 

862-9663 

Family Owned & Operated • Brian & Theresa Barton 

ACe Certified 

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A Real Christmas Tradition 

On December 11 students from 

St. James Elementary, Dogwood 

Elementary and Nesaquake Middle 

School, ranging in ages from 

7-13 raised $500 Christmas caroling 

on Deepwells Lane. This has 

been a tradition since 2004 and 

the residents of Deepwells Lane 

have embraced the true meaning 

of Christmas by graciously donating 

to our community every year. 

Over the years donations have 

been made to the local volunteer 

fire department and to nursing 

home residents. This year a donation 

was made to the Smithtown 

Children's Foundation. 

Led by Danielle, Jessie and 

Brooke Flugman the children sent 

out flyers to the residents of Deepwells 

Lane alerting them to their 

arrival on the 11th. For two hours 

the children sang Christmas carols 

and handed out candy canes to 

neighborhood children and collected 

for a wonderful cause. They 

finished with hot chocolate and 

Christmas cookies and stepped 

away with pride knowing what 

they had done for others who are 

not so fortunate in our community. 

Veteran 8th grade carolers – 

Danielle Flugman, Courtney File 

and Sarah Hovanec are pictured 

presenting the donation to 

Christine Fitzgerald, founding 

Board Member of the 

Smithtown Children’s Foundation 

at Nesaquake Middle School. 

St. James carolers 

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• upholstery Cleaning • Repair • Binding • Fringing 

tile Grout Cleaning & Restoration 

584-5160 

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email us at: sunnyrugcleaner@optonline.net 

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Janet L. O’HanLOn 

attorney at Law 

Concentrating her Practice in 

Wills & trusts • elder Law 

Probate & estate administration 

Associated with the firm of 

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Friends of Karen, a tri-state organization 

that has helped thousands 

of families with children 

diagnosed with cancer and other 

life-threatening illnesses for more 

than 34 years, is organizing their 

team for the Walk/run for friends 

of Karen at the long Island 

Marathon, on Saturday and Sunday, 

May 5 and 6, 2012 at Eisenhower 

Park in East Meadow. Proceeds 

from the event will help Friends of 

Karen in their continuing efforts to 

provide emotional, financial and 

advocacy support to their families. 

The Walk/Run for Friends of 

Karen was started in 2007 with 25 

participants and spearheaded by 

Evelyn Anderson, a Friends of 

Karen parent who wanted to run a 

half marathon to honor her son, 

Luke, diagnosed with leukemia as 

a toddler and now enjoying his 

days in elementary school. Last 

year, more than 220 walkers and 

runners joined the team and more 

than $340,000 has been raised for 

the organization. From its inception, 

Suffolk County Legislator 

Nowick and Energy Gym of St. 

James owners Michael and Trevor 

Tucci and Michael Fox have supported 

Friends of Karen. 

Don’t pass up this wonderful opportunity 

to help Friends of Karen 

in their efforts to assist their very 

special families who turn to them in 

their time of need. For more information, 

please visit www.friendsofkaren.org 

and click on the photo 

of the participants or call 631-473- 

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I N T H E N E W S 

Walk/Run For Friends of Karen at The Long Island Marathon 

Saturday, May 5 & Sunday, May 6 

Caring & Compassionate Psychotherapist 

steven Perline lCsw 

liceNSed cliNicAl SociAl Worker 

Serving Children, Adolescents, 

Adults, Couples and Families 

many insurance plans Accepted 

631-455-4067 

363 route 111, Smithtown, Ny 11787 

Suffolk County Legislator Lynne C. Nowick and the owners of Energy Gym, located 

in St. James, recently announced their support of the annual 5K Walk/Run 

for Friends of Karen. Pictured at Energy Gym in St. James are (L-R): Michael Tucci, 

co-owner of Energy Gym; Angie Lavrenchik, trainer; Suffolk County Legislator 

Lynne C. Nowick; Nancy Mariano, regional director of Friends of Karen; Andrea 

Kaplan, volunteer at Friends of Karen; Daniel Moreno, trainer, Trevor Tucci, coowner 

of Energy Gym; Patricia Conway, special events/community affairs coordinator; 

and Michael Fox, co-owner of Energy Gym. 

1768, ext. 303. 

Friends of Karen is a children's 

charity that serves children from 

birth to 21 who are diagnosed with 

life-threatening illnesses. The organization 

serves the tri-state area. 

Last year, the organization helped 

more than 1,300 children with 

services through their Family Support 

Program. 

Began in 1978 when family 

friends came to the aid of a couple 

and their 16 year old daughter, 


Karen, who was terminally ill. A 

fund-raising campaign for medical 

and other costs enabled Karen to 

spend her precious last days at 

home surrounded by loving family 

and friends. Karen, and the mission 

of Friends of Karen, which is to provide 

emotional, financial and advocacy 

support to families with 

children diagnosed with life-threatening 

illnesses, has never been forgotten. 

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Before 

After 

Dream it... Design it ...Build it.... 

Live it 

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Fine Homes & Renovations 

273 Lake Avenue, St. James 

Phone: 631.584.5503 • Fax: 631.584.3079 

www.dcdesignbuilders.com 

• Design Services 

• New Homes 

• Renovations 

• Award-Winning Designs featured in major publications 

• Winners of the Double Diamond LIBI Award 

for Whole House Remodeling 

• 7 Time Participants in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition 

• Plans by Joseph Mile, R.A. 

Stop in and visit our newly renovated offices 

Serving the Community since 1988 

local references available • licensed & insured • Suffolk license 15543-H. Nassau license H18F6680000 


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Debarbieri associates, inc. 

Your Real Estate Professionals Since 1960 

406 No. CouNtRy Rd. 

st. JAMes, Ny 11780 862-7447 

INteRNAtIoNAl 

Relocation services 

*** important tax reminders for 2012 *** 

1. File for “Star” Tax Program by MARCH 1st. 

Every homeowner who has their primary residence in Smithtown, St. James, 

Nesconset, Head of the Harbor or Nissequogue is entitled. No one will come to your home. 

2. Seniors (one owner over 65) could be entitled to the 

“Enhanced Star” Program 

Check with Tax Assossor for qualifications. 

File by march 1st at the tax assessor’s office 

80 Maple Avenue, Smithtown 

CLOSED 

RENTED 

LAND FOR SALE 

Kings park. Hi Ranch, 4 Beds, 

LR/DR, EIK, Den, .25 Acre. Sold 

price. $325,000. 

Liz Jongebloed LAB, CBR, Notary 

Call: (631) 903-0836 or 

e-mail: mybrokerliz@aol.com 

Bethpage. 2 Bed Duplex, Heat & 

Electric Included, CAC, Rented for 

$1,500 month. 


11780 

Head of Harbor 

11780 

Nissequogue 

11780 

Smithtown 

11787 

Nesconset 

11767 


st. James. Half Acre, 132 ft. 

frontage. Owner has Plans. 

$395,000. 

13 Houses Closed in January 

Listing Under $301,000- $501,000- $701,000- Over 

Price $300,000 $500,000 $700,000 $999.0000 $1,000,000. 

1 

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above information as per Multiple listing service of l.i. as of 1/31/12 

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Debarbieri associates, inc. 

Your Real Estate Professionals Since 1960 

406 No. CouNtRy Rd. 

st. JAMes, Ny 11780 862-7447 

INteRNAtIoNAl 

Relocation services 

st. JAMes “New CoNstRuCtIoN” 

Just Bring your Belongings! Newly built 

2900+ sq. ft. 4 Br, 2.5 bath colonial. 2 story 

eF, oak floors thru-out. 9’ ceilings 1st floor. 

eik w/custom cherry wood cabinets & granite 

tops. Flr, Fdr, den, caradco windows, 

arch roof, 2 car side entry garage, full bsmnt 

with 8’ ceilings & ose. $599,000. 

CoMMeRCIAl ReNtAls 

st. JAMes. 800 sq. ft. retail/office space, 

located on rte 25A in brick shopping center, 

ample front parking. great exposure, approved 

for wet use – 16 seats. Adjacent vintage 

Steak House. $1,700 mo. + utils 

st. JAMes. Approx 750+/- sq. ft. first floor 

unit. ideal dry retail or office use. plenty of 

front parking. excellent exposure. 

$1800 mo. + utils 

st. JAMes. 350 sq. ft. free standing bldg, 

heart of town. dry retail or office use only. 

$825. mo. + utils 

VIEW US AT: WWW.DEBARB.COM 

NIssequoGue “wAteRFRoNt PARAdIse” 

privacy abounds on 3.6 

tranquil acres w/680+/- 

feet water frontage. gorgeous 

waterviews from 

this elegant stately colonial 

featuring gourmet 

granite eik, formal lr, 

banquet dr. 4 seasons 

Florida room. 4 Brs all 

w/private baths, 2 with private decks, 2 fireplaces. gunite igp, 2 car, 

basement. must see! $1,995,000. 

sMItHtowN “New to MARket” 

5 Br, 2 full bath, Brick 

cape. lr with fireplace, 

eik, Fdr, enclosed 

heated breezeway, 

screened porch. oak 

floors, thermo windows. 

Full basement w/ose. 2 

car garage. Walk to 

town, park and pond. .32 

acre, ideal mother/ 

daughter with proper permits. $399,000. 

PRoFessIoNAl 

st. JAMes. Zoned professional Business. 

.24 acre of level land . maximum of 1200 sq. 

ft. building, dry professional/office use only. 

prop size 95’ x 108’. $140,000. 

NesCoNset - office Rentals. 3 separate 

office Suites available. Free standing bldg. 

1st floor: 175 sq. ft. $330 mo. 

280 sq. ft. $525 mo. 

2nd floor: 175 sq.ft. $330 mo. 

includes heat & electric 

lots of glass, ample parking. call for details. 

CoMMeRCIAl 

st. JAMes. 5925 sq. ft. free standing 

2 story building zoned cB. 94’ frontage on 

rte 25A. excellent exposure. 2nd floor is a 

2560 sq. ft. apartment. Full finished basement. 

2 gas heating systems. 2 full & 2 half 

baths. $985,000. 

st. JAMes. property zoned central Business 

for a depth of 300 ft. prop is 70’ wide x 

311’ deep. 1200 sq. ft. structure needs Tlc. 

excellent exposure on North country rd. 

ideal for retail or office use. $700,000. 

st. JAMes. ideal for commercial redevelopment. 

Small cottage & barn on property. 

Assumable mortgage. 25A exposure. 

$875,000. 

or assemble all three parcels to develop a 

shopping center/office complex. 

CAll FoR A FRee MARket ANAlysIs 


MIlls PoNd estAtes “GRANd & GoRGeous” 

This Spacious Home 

features 5 Brs & 3.5 

baths. great open floor 

plan for entertaining. 

large lr, dr, den 

w/dual frplc, updated 

cAc, new ceramic tile 

floor & carpeting, master 

suite w/Jacuzzi. Skylights. 

ig saltwater pool. igS. 2 car garage. level 1 acre. $729,000. 

sMItHtowN “ sCeNIC wAteRIews” 

Waterfront diamond 

custom center Hall 

yablonski built colonial. 

230 ft. riverfront. charm 

and character thru-out, 

custom moldings and 

built ins, architectural 

roof, gunite igp, cabana, 

geo thermal heat, cAc. 

1.3 acre, cul-de-sac, full 

basement. 2.5 car garage. $945,000. 

HeAd oF tHe HARBoR 

“FReNCH NoRMANdy” 

Brick Farm ranch with great floor plan! 

oversized mBr suite w/whirlpool tub, balcony. 

3 add’l Brs, Flr, Fdr. Fr w/frplc. 

oak flrs. gunite igp, 2 patios, deck. Arch 

roof. Full bsmnt. 2 car garage. must see! 

$950,000. 

lANd 

NIssequoGue. Waterfront on Stony 

Brook Harbor w/sandy beach. enjoy scenic 

views from this beautiful level 1.6 acre lot. 

Build your dream home. Asking $599,000. 

PoRt JeFFeRsoN stAtIoN. level 100’ 

x 300’ lot with Health dept approval. Backs 

to nature preserve. great location at end of 

young subdivision. Approx 5 mins to port 

Jeff village & Ferry. $225,000. 

HAMPtoN BAys. vacant lot. level 

wooded .33 acre building lot which is 121’ x 

125’. great location in S.d. #5. many new 

homes in area. Near Beaches. $169,000.

St. James resident, Paris Ray (aka Paris 

Rose Yates) booked a 2-month gig singing 

at the famous National Underground bar 

(owned by Gavin DeGraw) in the East 

Village in NYC. You can catch Paris Ray 

live every Sunday through the end of 

February. Paris takes the stage at 5 p.m. 

sharp until 5:45 p.m. So come down and 

relax to the melodic voice of Paris Ray 

singing her original songs. 

Paris is currently working in the 

recording studio laying down the final 

tracks to her first CD which will be titled 

“Your Cup of tea” soon to be available 

on iTunes! 

The National Underground is located 

at 159 E. Houston between Allen and Eldridge. 

Free entry, great food and under 

21 welcome on Sundays! You can check 

out Paris Ray at www.youtube.com/theycallmeparisray 

and on FB and www.reverbnation.com/parisray! 

To catch up on 

her acting career visit: 

www.imdb.me/parisroseyates. 

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A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T 

Catch Paris Ray at the National Underground in NYC 

Paris Ray (a/k/a Paris Rose Yates) 

CHINESE FOOD TO TAKE OUT 

430-13 N. Country Rd., St. James, NY 11780 

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Fri. & Sat. 11 AM-11 PM 

Sun. 4:30 PM-10 PM 

LUNCH SPECIALS 

$4.50-$5.95 

Served 11 Am-4 pm 

8 DUMPLINGS 

FrEE with purchase of $35 or more 

Dinner Only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Exp. 3/20/12 

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FrEE 

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$125 

valid thru 3/31/12 

Complimentary 

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Spring Art Classes at STAC 

Find Your Artistic Voice... Develop Your Creative Talents... 

The Smithtown Township Arts 

Council offers year-round arts 

classes at the Mills Pond House, 

660 Route 25A in St. James. 

Are you looking for a fun, exciting 

and creative way for your 

child to spend free time? No experience 

necessary… just bring 

your imagination! 

Whether your child is developing 

a new passion for art or looking 

to improve their skills in a 

particular creative pursuit, STAC 

classes offer expert instruction 

that will lead them on the path of 

creative discovery. In a relaxed 

and non-competitive environment, 

children gain knowledge 

and confidence, while learning 

critical thinking skills. 

Registration is accepted on a 

first-come, first-served basis upon 

receipt of payment and is accepted 

through the first day of 

class when seats are available. 

Sorry, no refunds except for 

classes not running due to insufficient 

enrollment. 

Register today by mailing completed 

registration form (available 

on website: www.stacarts.org) 

and class fee check (payable to 

STAC). Makeup classes are not 

available for absences. Please call 

862-6575 or email 

classes@stacarts.org for more information. 

SPRING CLASS SCHEDuLE 

all classes are held at the 

Mills Pond house in St. James. 

Clay-Saics Where Mosaics and 

Clay Collide! with Jessica Ferrar 

Choose or create a mosaic pattern 

and then use clay to add a 

third dimensional touch. 

Ages: 9-12 

Wednesdays: 4:30-6 p.m. 

Session I: 

March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 

Session II: 

April 18, 25, May 2, 7, 16 

Fee: $95 + $20 materials fee 

Session III: 4 classes 

May 23, 30, June 6, 13 


Jewelry Making 

with Jessica Ferrar 

Create beautiful, colorful jewelry 

with polymer clay! Learn how 

to color clay to make beads and 

pendants, create necklaces, 

bracelets, even earrings. 

Ages: 10-13 

Wednesdays, 6:15-7:45 p.m. 

Session I: 

March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 

continued on facing page 

244 lake aVeNUe, st. JaMes, NY 

(631) 584-5686 

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3 Course Prix Fixe LunCh $21 

3 Course Prix Fixe Dinner $32 

MonDay-FriDay (excluding holidays) 

Many 

choices 

available 

5 Course tasting Menu – $48 


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continued 

Session II: 

April 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16 



May 23, 30, June 6, 13 


Muddy Mondays 

with Jessica Ferrar 

In this introductory ceramics 

class your child will go beyond 

making “ashtrays” to make functional 

art while diving into the different 

techniques of ceramics. 

Mondays 

Ages: 6-9 4:30- 6 p.m. 

Ages: 10-13 6:15-7:45 p.m. 

Session I: 

March 5, 12, 19, 26, April 2 

Session II: 

April 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14 



May 21, June 4, 11, 18 

Fee: $75+ $20 materials fee 

Art Rocks! with Jill Amorosano 

Children will work to create fun 

and imaginative art creations. This 

class will cover the basics of 

color, pattern, texture and shape. 

Parents are welcome to join us! 

Ages: 3-5 

Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

Mar. 20, 27, April 3, 17, 24, May 

1 

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Mar. 22, 29, April 5, 19, 26, 

May 3 


Comic Illustration Workshop 

with Michelle Posner 

Learn the basics of comic illustration 

including character development 

and story lines. Each 

student will create their own 

comic strip and take it home at 

the end of the class. 

Ages: 8-13 

Saturday, April 7, 1-4 p.m. 


Fashion Illustration Workshop 


Learn the basics in fashion 

drawing including drawing on a 

nine head figure and designing 

styles for a spring fashion line. 

Ages: 10-15 

Saturday, April 14, 1-4 p.m. 


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Spring Art Classes at STAC 

continued from page 31 

Saturday, May 12, 1-4 p.m. 


I Love to Art 

with Amanda Signorelli 

Develop a lifelong love of art 

while developing fine motor 

skills, and of course, have a ton of 

fun in a relaxing, child friendly art 

studio. 

Ages: 4-5 

Mondays 

March 5, 12, 19, 26 

2-3:15 p.m. OR 3:30-4:45 p.m. 

Saturdays 

March 10, 17, 24, 31 

10:30-11:45 a.m. 

OR 12-1:15 p.m. 


Artsy Explorers 


Learn about cool artists and 

make awesome art with paint, 

sculpture, watercolors and more! 

Wednesdays 

March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4 

Grades 3-4 3:45-5 p.m. 

Grades 5-6 5:15-6:30 p.m. 


Printmaking Mania 


Discover how to create transfers 

of images from various objects, 

monoprinting, and how to 

take a drawing and transfer it to a 

printing plate to create one image 

several different ways and learn 

how the use of color, texture and 

pattern affect the mood and feeling 

of your artwork. 

Grades 3-4 

Thursdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29 

Grades 5-6 

Tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 

3:45-5 p.m. OR 5:15-6:30 p.m. 


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Swing Dance Long Island invites 

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Swing, Savoy Lindy Hop, West 

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Ballroom dancing. No partner is 

needed and beginners are welcome. 

The first Saturday of each month 

they meet at the Smithtown Historical 

Society’s Brush Barn, lesson 

at 7:30 p.m. with dancing 

between 8 and 11 p.m. 

On Saturday, March 3, 2012 

there will be dancing to live music 

by Solomon douglas trio at the 

Brush Barn. Admission: $15. 

Come alone or bring a friend. The 

Smithtown Historical Society’s 

Brush Barn is located behind the 

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The Smithtown Township Arts 

Council’s annual Youth art 

ShoWCaSE opened February 18 

and will run through March 16, 

2012 at the Mills Pond House 

Gallery, 660 Route 25A in St. 

James. Highlighting the creativity 

of young people in Suffolk 

County, the exhibit includes artwork 

created by more than 200 

students who have used art to 

express themselves in a wide variety 

of creative and exciting 

ways. 

Gallery visitors will be treated 

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Suffolk County Student Art Showcase at Mills Pond House 


historic Epenetus Smith Tavern at 

211 Main Street, Smithtown NY 

11787. Call 476-3707 for fees. 

Swing Dance Long Island, Inc. 

is an all volunteer, not for profit 

Swing Dance Long Island 

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of swing dancing on Long 

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call their 24-hour Dance Hotline 

at 476-3707 or visit their 

website at www.sdli.org. 

lives these young community 

members who created their work 

in a wide variety of media including 

charcoal, computer illustration, 

mixed media, sculpture, 

acrylic, graphite, watercolor, ink, 

digital photography, graphite, oil 

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LISCA’s Benefit Concert Set for February 25 

The Long Island Symphonic Choral Association 

(LISCA) cordially invites you to attend an elegant 

evening of Chamber Music with the alliage Quintet 

on their debut tour of the United States. The 

concert will feature music by Farkas, Shostakovich, 

Liadov, Khachaturian, J.S. Bach, Gershwin and Vivaldi. 

The Concert and Dinner, that will benefit LISCA, 

will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the 

Old Field Club on West Meadow Road in Stony 

Brook and begins with cocktails at 6:30 p.m., concert 

at 7:30 p.m. and dinner at 8:30 p.m. 

Tickets are $125 per person ($55 is tax deductible). 

To RSVP or for additional information, 

call 751-2743 or 941-9431. Black tie optional. 

The Long Island Symphonic 

Choral Association (LISCA) invites 

you to join them for an afternoon 

of choral music at the 

Messiah Lutheran Church, 465 

Pond Path, Setauket on Sunday, 

March 11, 2012 at 3 p.m. The 

The Alliage Quintet (L-R): Jang Eun Bae, Koryun Asatryan, 

Eva Barthas, Sebastian Pottmeier and Daniel Gauthier. 

LISCA Choral Concert on March 11 

program will feature Rutter’s Gloria 

with brass, tympani and 

organ; early polyphonic works 

by Palestrina and Schein; and a 

gospel work by Halley. 

Tickets at $20/general admission; 

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There’s always something happening 

at the Staller Center, University 

at Stony Brook. The 

following programs are being offered 

for your enjoyment. Box Office 

hours are 12 noon to 6 p.m., 

Monday through Saturday and 1- 

hour before ticketed performances. 

For tickets and information, 

call the Box Office at 632-ARTS 

(2787). Tickets can also be purchased 

24 hours a day at 

www.STALLERCENTER.COM. 

The University Art Gallery hours 

are 12 noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday 

through Friday and 7-9 p.m. on 

Saturday. For further information 

about Art Gallery shows call 632- 

7240. 

The Department of Music features 

numerous performances 

throughout the year with over 150 

frEE recitals. For further information 

call the music department at 

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On Stage at Staller Center... 

632-7330. 

Upcoming events at Staller Center 

at SUNY Stony Brook: 

AT A GlAnCe 

Programs subject to change. 

THE ALL NEW ORIGINAL 

TRIBUTE TO THE BLUES 

BROTHERS 

Sunday, February 26, 7 p.m. 

MAIN STAGE - $38 

Jake and Elwood Blues along 

with original members from the 

West End run in London, are 

bringing the (all new!) original 

theatrical show to Staller Center 

– songs with a few new 

twists, a few new moves and a 

clean, freshly laundered suit. The 

Blues Brothers are joined by the 

sassy Bluettes, three amazing 

ladies with voices to knock you 

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STARRY NIGHTS AT 

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Tuesday, February 28, 8 p.m. 

RECITAL HALL - $34 

The program will include the 

Lalliet Trio for oboe, bassoon and 

piano; Mozart Oboe Quartet; 

Blacher Divertimento for trumpet, 

trombone and piano, and 

Martinu Revue de Cuisine, 

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clarinet, bassoon, trumpet, violin, 

cello and piano. Enjoy the 

variety and virtuosity of these 

stars. Program subject to change. 

IMAGINOCEAN 

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Sunday, March 4, 4 p.m. 


John Tartaglia’s ImaginOcean 

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undersea adventure. Jam-packed 

with music ranging from swing 


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is a blast from the first 

big splash to the last wave goodbye. 

GALA 2012 

BEBE NEUWIRTH 

“StorIES WIth PIano” 

Saturday, March 10, 8 p.m. 


Staller Center is delighted to 

welcome Bebe Neuwirth, the 

Tony and Emmy award winner, 

in her show “Stories with Piano” 

for Staller Center’s annual gala. 

The multi-talented actress, singer, 

dancer, and star of Broadway, 

movies and television, is best 

known for her acclaimed roles in 

Sweet Charity, Chicago, damn 

Yankees, the addams family and 

as Lilith on the television show, 

“Cheers.” Ms. Neuwirth will perform 

Broadway and cabaret favorites 

accompanied by piano, 

in a sophisticated, intimate 

evening of stories and song. 

EMERSON STRING QUARTET 

Thursday, March 15, 8 p.m. 


Enjoy the renowned Quartet in 

this very special evening of magnificent 

chamber music. 

ROYAL WINNIPEG BALLET - 

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Sunday, March 25, 7 p.m. 


TAO returns in an all-new 

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Taiko drumming and innovative 

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NEW YORK VOICES 

Saturday, April 14, 8 p.m. 


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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 $16- 

$32 unless otherwise noted, 

group rates available. Call the box 

office at 724-3700 for reservations 

or visit their website at 

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Beauty and the Beast Jr. 

MAIN STAGE 

Through February 26 

Tickets: $15 

the whole family will enjoy disney’s 

Beauty and the Beast, Jr. 

The Importance of Being earnest 

MAIN STAGE 

March 10-April 1 

Tickets: $30 

a riotous romp into the world 

of 19th Century Victorian England 

and how male and female alike attempt 

to break the bonds of 

chastity. 

Avenue Q... The Musical 

MAIN STAGE 

April 14-May 6 

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On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center 

Evening performances, 7:30 p.m. 

Tickets: $45 

a laugh-out-loud musical that 

tells the timeless story of a recent 

college grad named Princeton 

who moves into a shabby nY 

apartment all the way out on avenue 

Q. for adult audiences. 

Hair 

MAIN STAGE 

July 7-August 26 

this 2009 tony award winning 

revival tells the story of a group of 

friends choosing to speak up and 

sing out in a celebration of love, 

life and freedom. for adult audiences. 

lombardi 

MAIN STAGE 

September 8-30 

Tickets: $30 

Sport produces great human 

drama and there is no greater 

sports icon to bring to theatrical 

life than hall of fame football 

coach Vince lombardi, unquestionably 

one of the most inspirational 

and quotable personalities 

of all time. 

Bloody, Bloody Andrew Jackson 

MAIN STAGE 

October 13-November 4 

Bold – this show tells the story 

of america’s first political maverick. 

an exhilarating and whiteknuckled 

look at one of our 

nation’s founding rock stars – our 

7th Commander-In-Chief. for 

adult audiences. 

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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 

The Smithtown Library offers a 

variety of programs during the upcoming 

weeks and months. The 

Main Branch, (TEMPORARILY CLOSED 

FOR RENOVATIONS) is located at 1 

North Country Road, Smithtown, 

265-2072. The Nesconset Branch 

is located at (NEW LOCATION) 148 

Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, 265- 

3994. The Commack Branch is located 

at 3 Indian Head Road, 

Commack, 543-0998. The Kings 

Park Branch (TEMPORARILY CLOSED 

FOR RENOVATIONS) is located at 1 

Church Street, Kings Park, 269- 

9191. Call for Library hours. 

For additional information visit 

their website at 

www.smithlib.org. 

You may register at the above 

phone numbers for programs unless 

otherwise noted. 

Programs Offered at the Library 

INCLEMENT WEATHER/ 

EMERGENCY CLoSING 

INFoRMATIoN 

If the Library is closed due to inclement 

weather or an emergency, 

you may check the 

following for information: 

The Library’s Homepage: 

www.smithlib.org 

WBLI 106.1 Radio 

WBAB 102.3 Radio 

News12 Television 

The Library’s recorded telephone 

announcement at any of our 

open locations. 

MuSEuM PASSES AVAILABLE 

The Smithtown Library has a Museum 

Pass for the Intrepid Sea, Air 

and Space Museum available to 

borrow. Call to reserve it for a future 

date. It is reserved on a firstcome, 

first-served basis. The pass 

is available to residents of the 

Smithtown Library District. It admits 

up to 2 adults and 4 children. 

For more details or to reserve a 

date, call the Children’s Department 

of the Nesconset Branch, 

265-3994, x140 

NEIGHBoRS HELPING 

NEIGHBoRS 

The Smithtown Township Emergency 

Food Pantry and Long Island 

Cares are gratefully 

accepting donations of: 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. Donations can be brought 

to the Nesconset and Commack 

branches of the Library. 

BooK DISCuSSIoN GRouPS 

Please register for these programs 


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continued 

Historical Non-fiction Book 

Discussion Group 

NESCONSET 

thursday, March 29, 2:30 p.m. 

Michelangelo and the Pope’s Ceiling 

by Ross King. If you enjoy 

learning about the past through 

historical non-fiction, be sure to 

join this group. Stop in at the 

Nesconset Branch to register and 

to pick up a copy of the book. Inperson 

registration only. 

Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion 

NESCONSET 

tuesday, february 28, 

2:15 p.m. or 7:15 p.m. 

amaryllis in Blueberry by 

Christina Meldrum. Call for additional 

books, dates and times. 

Thursday Morning 

Book Discussion 

NESCONSET 

Call for books, dates and times. 

Sport Pages Book Discussion 

NESCONSET 

Call for books, dates and times 

you one-on-one for 50 minutes to 

address your problems. By appointment 

only. 

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BooK A LIBRARIAN 

Any Smithtown Library cardholder 

can now make an appointment 

with a librarian for one-onone 

training in various Library 

sources and services that you can 

access from home or in the Library. 

The Library is offering 30- 

minute sessions in the following 

areas: 

• using the library Catalog 


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• Introduction to library databases 

• ancestry library Edition 

(in-Library use only) 

• refuSa - a business and residential 

directory 

• Introduction to the Internet 

• Basic Computer Skills. 

• Introduction to computer programs 

including Word, Publisher 

and Power Point. 

• Social Media programs including 

Facebook and Twitter. 

If you would like instruction in 

another area, call the library. For 

additional information or to make 

an appointment, please call Chris 

Bell or Sam Weehunt in the 

Nesconset Reference Dept. at 

265-3994, ext. 120. 


BuS TRIP To THE 

PHILADELPHIA FLoWER 

SHoW 

tuesday, March 6 

fee: $50 per person (non-refundable) 

includes transportation and 

show ticket due at in-person 

registration. adults only. 

depart: nesconset branch, 

bus boards at 6:50 a.m., 

departs 7 a.m. 

return: approx. 8/8:30 p.m. 

This year’s theme is hawaii: Islands 

of aloha. You will enjoy a 

tropical experience that blends 

next-stage digital technology with 

the natural beauty and rich culture 

of the Hawaiian Islands. Have 

fun, learn and be wowed by realtime 

floral competitions, the 

world’s largest lettuce wall, internationally 

renowned speakers, 

entertainment, cooking demonstrations, 

shopping and a new layout 

of garden displays by some 60 

professional landscapers, florists 

and horticultural and educational 

organizations. For more information, 

call Anya at 265- 3994, ext. 

135. N 

THe SunSHIne BOyS, 

THE THATCHED CoTTAGE 

AND THE FRIENDS oF THE 

SMITHToWN LIBRARY 

Sunday, March 25, 

lunch 12 noon, Show 2 p.m. 

fee: $66 per person, includes tax 

and gratuities (non-refundable) 

due at in-person registration 

Enjoy a Broadway-caliber production 

of Neil Simon’s the Sunshine 

Boys at the John W. 

Engeman Theater in Northport 

and a fabulous lunch at The 

Thatched Cottage in Centerport 

for one low all inclusive price. 

This Tony Award-nominated show 


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is packed with timeless comedy 

sketches that embody the golden 

days of vaudeville. Before the 

show, enjoy lunch at The Thatched 

Cottage ($10 of your Preferred 

Rate Theater ticket price will be 

donated to The Friends of The 

Smithtown Library. You must register 

by March 11 and pick up 

your tickets at the Commack 

Branch the week of March 19. 

Can’t make lunch? Purchase your 

preferred rate show ticket directly 

from the John W. Engeman Theater 

(261-2900 or www.engemantheater.com) 

using The 

Smithtown Library code SSLD and 

receive $5 off your ticket price. 

oN-YouR-oWN 

TRAIN TRIP To NYC 

Saturday, March 31 

register by March 26 - 

tickets are limited 


Ages 5 to adult enjoy round-trip 

LIRR tickets for only $8.50 a person. 

Children under 5 travel FREE. 

Register and pay in person at any 

open branch of the Library. Depart 

from Kings Park station for the 

9:10 a.m. train which arrives at 

Penn Station at 10:39 a.m. Meet 

at Kings Park station at 8:55 a.m. 

and travel together in the first car 

as a group. Return on any train 

that leaves Penn Station before 

midnight. 

JoB FAIR 

NESCONSET 

tuesday, february 28, 

10 a.m.-1 p.m. 

Help wanted! Meet recruiters 

from agencies and companies 

from a variety of industries. Bring 

copies of your resume and dress 

to impress. For details, call 265- 

3994, ext. 135, closer to the program’s 

date. All job seekers are 

welcome and there is NO registration 

required. 

CoLoN CANCER SCREENING 

AND IRRITABLE BoWEL 

SYNDRoME 

NESCONSET 

Wednesday, february 29, 1 p.m. 

Learn the importance of colon 

cancer screening and what 

screening is needed for prevention 

and early diagnosis of colon 

cancer. This cancer is treatable 

when it is found in the early 

stages. Symptoms and treatment 

of irritable bowel syndrome will 

also be discussed. 

uSING YouR CELL PHoNE 

AND DIGITAL CAMERA 

NESCONSET 

thursday, March 8, 5 p.m. 

Do you need help learning how 

to use your cell phone or digital 

camera? A tech-savvy teen will 


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continued 

teach you the basics of using these 

devices in a one-on-one session. 

BELLY DANCING CLASSES 

FoR BEGINNERS 

NESCONSET 

thursday, March 8, 15, 22, 29 

7 p.m. 

fee: $15 payable at registration 

Learn the basics of belly dancing 

and some of the different techniques 

and styles of the dance. 

Wear comfortable clothes and 

socks. Space is limited. 

ARTISTS’ RECEPTIoN: 

LIBRARY ART GRouP 

NESCONSET 

Saturday, March 10, 1-3 p.m. 

Smithtown Library’s ongoing Library 

Art Group, who will be displaying 

original landscapes, 

portraits, still lifes and more in 

various media, March 7 through 

March 26, invites you to meet the 

artists and enjoy light refreshments. 

AN EVENING oF IRISH MuSIC 

WITH JoHN CoRR 

AND MIKE MCCoRMACK 

NESCONSET 

tuesday, March 13, 7 p.m. 

Enjoy a special evening of Irish 

music as John Corr, singer and 

multi-instrumentalist, performs 

traditional Irish songs with the accompaniment 

of Mike McCormack. 

Mike is the National 

Historian with the Ancient Order 

of Hibernians and will also give a 

historical background on Ireland 

along with Irish stories. Registration 

is ongoing and is open to all 

16 years and older; 12-16 year 

olds are welcome but must be accompanied 

by an adult. 

uKRAINIAN 

EGG DECoRATING 

NESCONSET 


fee: $10 (non-refundable) due at 

in-person registration 

Learn the ancient Ukrainian art 

of “pysanky.” You will decorate 

delicate egg shells with intricate 

designs using beeswax, kistky and 

dyes. All materials for use in class 

will be provided and participants 

will also take home a pysanky kit 

containing a kistka, beeswax, dye 

packets and step-by-step instructions 

to create more pysanky at 

home. 


HANDS-oN 

CoMPuTER CLASSES 

NESCONSET 

Laptops will be provided during 

both series. (You may be asked to 

share a laptop with one other person.) 

Handbook, ongoing email 


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tech support, subscription to a 

helpful weekly newsletter and a 

computer and printer cartridge 

disposal service are all included 

in the series fees. 

Introduction to Computers: 

Parts 1 and 2 

thursdays, april 26, May 3 

10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 

fee: $12 (non-refundable) for the 

series due at in-person registration 

This is a slow-paced, userfriendly 

series for first-time computer 

users. Using Windows 

computers, this class covers the 

basics in a way that even the most 

inexperienced user will understand. 

You are expected to come 

to both classes. 

your Computer: The Possibilities 

NESCONSET 

May 10, 17, 24, 31 

10:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. 

fee: $24 (non-refundable) for the 

series due at in-person registration 

If you have taken Introduction 

to Computers: Parts 1 and 2 or if 

you already possess the skills 

taught in those classes, you are 

ready for this 4-session series 


where you will learn to do all 

manner of things practical and fun 

with your PC such as writing a letter 

or creating a newsletter, flyer 

or sign; organizing your personal 

finances and setting up a bank 

reconciliation and personal address 

database; the ins and outs of 

emailing; and downloading pictures 

and editing and printing 

photographs. You are expected to 

come to all 4 classes. 

oNGoING ADuLT PRoGRAMS 

ART GRouP 

SMITHToWN - NESCoNSET 

NESCONSET (16 years & up) 

tuesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, 

april 3, 10, 17, 24, 12-2 p.m. 

Bring your own supplies and work 

on your own project. Share techniques 

with others. All levels welcome. 

Exhibit your work as a 

group, at Nesconset, throughout 

the year. NO registration required. 

GAME DAY 

NESCONSET 

all Mondays the library is open 

1-4 p.m. 

We provide the space, tables 

and chairs. You bring your friends 

and board or card games to play. 

NO registration is required. Space 

is limited and is available on a 

first-come, first-served basis starting 

no earlier than 12:45 in the 

Community Room. 

TEEN PRoGRAMS 

CALLING ALL TEENS 

ENTERING GRADES 6-12 

The Smithtown Library (TEMPORAR- 

ILY CLOSED FOR RENOVATION) at 1 

North Country Road, Smithtown 

and the Nesconset Branch, located 

at (NEW LOCATION) 148 

Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, 265- 

3994 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.) 

St. Patrick’s Day 

Chocolate Dipping 

NESCONSET 

Wednesday, March 7, 7 p.m. 

Come dip tons of treats in green 

chocolate and decorate them with 

sprinkles! 


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• Separate Music & Dance Teachers 

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continued 

Teen Volunteer Opportunity 

NESCONSET 

thursday, february 23, 7 p.m. 

friday, March 30, 3:15-4:15 p.m. 

Young Adults are invited to make 

a craft for residents at the Smithtown 

Center for Rehabilitation & 

Nursing Care. One hour of community 

service will be given. Register 

for these programs. 

Teen Tech Week 

using your Cell Phone and 

Digital Camera Volunteers 

NESCONSET 

thursday, March 8, 5-6:30 p.m. 

Do you need volunteer hours? Do 

you know how to work your cell 

phones or digital cameras like a 

pro? Come help adults learn how 

to use their devices! You’ll be 

paired up with an adult in a oneon-one 

session to teach them the 

ins and outs of using either their 

cell phone or digital camera. Volunteers 

will earn one and a half 

hours of community service 

credit. 

For School Age Children 

A variety of literature-based programs 

which include a wide range 

of activities are offered throughout 

the school year. Each children’s 

department provides specialized 

programs, unique to each branch. 

Contact your local children’s librarian 

for details or visit the library 

website at 

www.smithlib.org. 

Stars and Stripes Storytime 

NESCONSET (grades K-2) 

thursday, february 23, 3 p.m. 

Hail to the Chief – it is President’s 

Week! Join us for stories about our 

, 

forefathers and mothers and an 

art project that celebrates the stars 

and stripes. We will also have a 

special guest visitor, Suffolk 

County Legislator, John M. 

Kennedy. 


CHILDREN’S PRoGRAMS 

Register in person, online 

(Nesconset branch) or by phone 

for all Children’s Programs: 

Smithtown 

265-2072, ext. 248. 

CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS 

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. 

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Winter Wonderland Stories 

and Craft 

NESCONSET (grades 2-5) 

friday, february 24, 3 p.m. 

Put on your earmuffs and mittens 

and listen to some “chilly” stories! 

We will then make a winter 

sticker scene for you to enjoy! 

Penguin Pandemonium Storytime 


Saturday, february 25, 3 p.m. 

Join us for a special storytime and 

craft about penguins! 

Stranger Danger and 

Bully Busting 

NESCONSET (grades K-2 w/adult) 

tuesday, february 28, 4:30 p.m. 

Learn how to be safe on the playground, 

in our schools and 

around the neighborhood. Using 

role playing techniques and audience 

participation students will 

learn to identify potentially sticky 

situations and how to resolve issues 

peacefully and with confidence. 

Dr. Seuss on the loose 


friday, March 2, 4:30 p.m. 

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday at 

the Library with stories, games 

and wacky cupcake creations! 

OnGOInG PrOGrAMS 

Fun for 4s and 5s 

NESCONSET (4-5 years) 

Monday, february 27, 11 a.m. 


Call for additional dates 

and times. 

This program is designed for children 

who can sit and read independently. 

leGO Club 

NESCONSET (grades 2-5) 

Wednesday, february 22, 

4:30 p.m. 


and times. 

Do you enjoy building things? 

Stop in to the LEGO club and 

make whatever you like. LEGOs 

provided! 

Mother Goose rhymetime 

NESCONSET 

(birth-35 months w/adult) 

Saturday, february 25, 10 a.m. 

Monday, february 27, 10 a.m. 


and times. 

Enjoy a traditional time of nursery 

rhymes and songs for baby. Siblings 

are welcome. No registration 

is required. 

read to rover 


Call for dates and times. 

Book individual time with a certified 

and trained therapy dog from 

Therapy Dog International, who 

will listen quietly as you read stories 

aloud. 

Second Grade Book Discussion 

NESCONSET (grade 2, w/adult) 


Are you in second grade? Do you 

love to read? Join this special 

book discussion for second 

graders; at this meeting we will 

select our first title to discuss. 

Terrific Threes Storytime 

NESCONSET 

(36-47 months w/adult) 


Enjoy free play, stories, crafts and 

circle time. 

Time for Twos 

NESCONSET 


fridays, february 24, 10 a.m. 

Call for additional dates and 

times. 

A quick-paced story time that includes 

stories, rhymes and songs. 

Wonderful Ones 

NESCONSET 



and times. 

Instill the joy of reading and the 

magic of books in this story time 

designed for one year olds. 

WE HAVE OPENINGS 

FOR 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS 

ST. JAMES 

UNITED METHODIST 

NURSERY SCHOOL 

532 Moriches Road 


(631) 584-9555 

June Liardi, Director 

St. James Dog Grooming 

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H O M E & G A R D E N 

by natalie 

Weinstein, 

allied aSId 

DESIGN IDEAS: 

The New Kitchen and You 

It’s no surprise 

to any 

of us that the 

kitchen has 

evolved into 

the place that 

everyone 

congregates. No matter what you 

do, people don’t want to sit in 

your living room, go out on the 

porch or cavort in the den. If 

you’re thinking, “get out!” – you 

should give up! It won’t happen 

and for that matter, it really never 

has. Back in the good old days, 

and I mean the good old days, 

when America was still in the log 

cabin stage, people had no 

choice. They gathered around 

the hearth for heat, light and 

conversation (the T.V. set was out 

for repair). The large cooking pot 

in the fireplace created the most 

sumptuous meals, literally the 

catch of the day, and the term 

“slow cooking” was invented. 

Perhaps that’s why the fireplace 

remains one of our most important 

focal points. 

Somewhere along the line, 

some obtuse kitchen planner invented 

the work triangle as being 

ergonomically correct and the 

most efficient kitchen design. You 

know, of course, this consists of 

the refrigerator, sink, and stove, 

creating a triangle if you walk 

from one of these appliance locations 

to another. Now, as the 

kitchen has expanded and literally 

spilled into the den, laundry 

room and dinette areas, the realization 

has finally occurred that 

since everyone is in there doing 

everything, we might as well create 

a floor plan that accommodates 

everything we do. 

So let’s identify everything we 

do, so we can create a kitchen 

that really works and then list 

how you live in your kitchen. 

BEFoRE 

designed by natalie Weinstein; 

Photographed by Jack ader/Images for Presentation 

Here’s a general scenario: 

1. We don’t always cook from 

scratch, and if we do, more 

often than not, there may be 

more than one person cooking 

or preparing. 

2. We use our kitchen counter 

surfaces for informal entertaining. 

3. Our kids use the kitchen table 

to do homework and access 

the computer (and we do too). 

4. We like to hang out with our 

family and friends while cooking. 

5. We like small appliances, 

gadgets and modern technology 

(warming drawers, wine 

refrigerators, multi use coffee 

machines) more than ever. 

6. We’ve like T.V. watching, talking 

on the telephone and 

reading and relaxing in our 

kitchen. 

7. We use the kitchen as our 

“command post” for organizing 

our family’s lives. 

8. We often bring in “take out”. 

Once we know what we need, 

we can plan our kitchen in a better 

way. Instead of a work triangle, 

think zones. And instead of 

AFTER 

three zones, (our old triangle) 

think five or more. This idea was 

introduced at a National Kitchen 

and Bath seminar by certified 

Master Kitchen and Bath Designer, 

Ellen Cheever, a 30-year 

veteran in the industry. Here’s 

her take on creating the ideal 

kitchen for today’s needs using 

specific activity zones which are 

listed below according to function. 

The goal is to keep items in 

the zone in close proximity to 

accomplish tasks quicker and 

more efficiently. 

1. the consumable zone – food 

items, refrigerated and not 

2. the non-consumable zone – 

dishes, glasses, silverware, 

plastic containers, storage 

items and cookbooks 

3. the cleaning zone – cleaning 

supplies, sink, dishwasher, 

recycling and trash receptacles 

4. the preparation zone – 

spices and oil as well as 

utensils, mixing bowls and 

small appliances for food assembly 



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5. the cooking zone – microwave, 

cook top, range, 

oven, pots and pans, cooking 

utensils, baking sheets, some 

spices and oils 

Barbara Barton, another Certified 

Kitchen Planner and expert, 

adds these zones: 

6. the entertaining zone – undercounter 

refrigerator, ice 

machine, wine cooler, builtin 

coffee machine, bar serving 

or self serve areas, 

possibly with a bar sink 

7. Plating zone – where homeowner 

or caterer can serve 

appetizers, drinks and lay out 

platters in areas in the 

kitchen such as the butler’s 

pantry 

8. free zone – for snacks that 

kids can get to on their own 

And yours truly would like to 

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The New Kitchen and You 

add: 

9. Work zone – for computer, 

files, recipes, “home office” 

paraphernalia and scheduling 

of family life 

10. laundry zone – I often move 

this zone to the floor where 

bedrooms are located, but if 

this task remains on the 

kitchen level, incorporate it 

into the kitchen cabinetry. 

Wow – now we know why 

folks take down walls to enlarge 

and rethink kitchen spaces and 

scoop up more for “great rooms” 

that are really enlarged kitchens. 

That’s progress – or is it? Seems 

like we’re back in the log cabin 

“one room for everything mode.” 

Go figure. 

If you have a design question 

that you would like Natalie to 

answer in future columns, please 

email ourtown@optonline.net. 

editor’s note: 

natalie Weinstein, allied aSId, is 

president of natalie Weinstein design 

associates and the natalie Weinstein 

home decorating Club with over 15,000 

members on long Island. If you have a 

design question or would like to become 

a member, visit www.nataliesclub.com, 

call 631.862.6198 or e-mail 

nataliesclub@aol.com. natalie is WalK 

radio’s Interior design Expert and you 

can hear her on the “home Show” on 

WalK 1370 aM, Sundays from 

10-11aM, podcast 24/7 on 

walkradio.com, keyword natalie. 

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by June a. liardi 

It is almost spring time. Just 

one month left. Celebrate the 

day with a spring-time hike. 

Make a list or take pictures of all 

the signs of spring you can find. 

Do you see any robins, black 

birds or red-winged black birds? 

Have the soft furry, silver-gray 

pussy willows emerged yet? Are 

the flower or leaf buds swelling 

on the tree branches? How about 

the large, pointed shoots of 

skunk cabbage poking out of the 

soil along the edge of a pond, 

are they there? What other signs 

of life can you find? The children 

will love this game, especially if 

there is a prize at the end. 

Time to ‘fluff’ up your compost 

pile. Turn it over and add the debris 

as you clean up your garden 

beds. If you do any gardening at 

NATURALLY SPEAKING: 

One Month to Spring! 

all, your garden will benefit from 

a compost pile. It really is ‘black 

gold’ for your plants. A compost 

pile can be as simple as picking 

a sunny spot in the corner 

of your yard. 

Put a bucket 

outside your 

kitchen door 

or a covered 

bucket 

next to 

your 

kitchen 

trash can. 

Get in the 

habit of 

putting 

all of 

your fruit 

and vegetable 

scraps, 

coffee and tea grinds and egg 

shells in the bucket. Do not put 

any animal products or fats into 



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the pile. When the bucket fills 

up, dump it in your spot. Over 

the year add leaves, weeds and 

grass clippings also. You need 

both green and brown items in 

the pile. The smaller the items 

the quicker decomposition happens. 

Turn the pile often and 

water it during dry periods. In no 

time, magic, your pile of trash 

will turn into beautiful, dark soil 

that you can add to all your garden 

plants. 

As your garden soil warms and 

dries out some, you can direct 

sow some seeds outside. If the 

soil makes a wet ball in your 

hand, it is too wet to be worked. 

Wait until that soil ball breaks 

apart when you toss it up. When 

that time comes, put in some 

peas. They are the jewels of the 

spring garden. You will not forget 

One Month to Spring! 

the taste of fresh peas right from 

your garden. Give it a try. 

Remember, you can grow peas 

or any other vegetable, herb or 

flower in a container. The pot, of 

course, has to be large enough to 

give the plant the proper nutrition 

and water requirements. By 

having your plants in containers 

they can be easily moved to get 

the proper amount of sunlight, or 

to fill in an empty spot here or 

there. 

If you do have a garden plot, 

you should plant so that your 

vegetables get maximum sun exposure. 

Plant the tallest crops on 

the north side and plant the rows 

going east to west. Also plan it so 

that tall or climbing plants like 

pole beans can be used to add 

shade to other vegetables like 

lettuce or spinach. You also 

should check out companion 

gardening, what plants play nice 

with others. For instance, tomatoes 

love marigolds, and lettuce 

like cucumbers. 

Spring-time up your entrance 

way with a few pots of springflowering 

bulbs, or colorful pansies 

or a bundle, spray or swag of 

pussy willow branches. Add 

some color with a brightly-colored 

wreath on your door. Just a 

few splashes of color can lift 

away that gray feeling of winter. 

Inside, treat yourself to some 

flowering hyacinths, the perfect 

scent of spring, delicious. 

Hope all your spring days 

bloom with beauty. 


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30 years, is a wife and mother of three 

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y Scott Posner, CfP, 

CrPC, a.a.M.S. 

It’s Super Bowl time again. 

And whether you’re a sports fan 

or not, you can probably learn 

something from the Super Bowl 

teams that you can apply to 

other endeavors — such as investing. 

What might these lessons be? 

Take a look: 

• Pick players carefully. 

Super Bowl teams don’t usually 

get there out of luck; they’ve 

made it in part because they 

have carefully chosen their players. 

And to potentially achieve 

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F I N A N C I A L S A V V Y 

MONEY MATTERS: 

Investors Can Learn Much From Super Bowl Teams 

success as an investor, you, too, 

need carefully chosen “players” 

– investments that are chosen 

for your individual situation. 

• Choose a diversified mix 

of players. 

Not only do Super Bowl teams 

have good players, but they have 

good ones at many different positions 

– and these players tend 

to play well together. As an investor, 

you should own a variety 

of investments with different capabilities 

– such as stocks for 

growth and bonds for income – 

and your various investments 

should complement, rather than 

duplicate, one another. Strive to 

build a diversified portfolio containing 

investments appropriate 

for your situation, such as stocks, 

bonds, government securities, 

certificates of deposit (CDs) and 

other vehicles. Diversifying your 

holdings may help reduce the effects 

of market volatility. (Keep in 

mind, though, that diversification, 

by itself, can’t guarantee a 

profit or protect against loss.) 

• Follow a “game plan.” 

Super Bowl teams are skilled 

at creating game plans designed 

to maximize their own strengths 

and exploit their opponents’ 

weaknesses. When you invest, 

you also can benefit from a game 

plan – a strategy to help you 

work toward your goals. This 

strategy may incorporate several 

elements, such as taking full advantage 

of your Individual Retirement 

Account (IRA) and your 

401(k) or other employer-sponcontinued 

on page 62 

Markets Change. 

Markets Are You Change. 

Are You Prepared? 

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When you stop and look back at what’s happened 

When you stop and look back at what’s happened 

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in the markets, it’s easy to realize how quickly 

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Stop by or call today to schedule your free review. 

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sored retirement plan, pursuing 

new investment opportunities as 

they arise and reviewing your 

portfolio regularly to make sure 

it’s still appropriate for your 

needs. 

• Stay dedicated to your goals. 

Virtually all Super Bowl teams 

have had to overcome obstacles, 

such as injuries, bad weather 

and a tough schedule. But 

through persistence and a constant 

devotion to their ultimate 

goal, they persevere. As an investor, 

you’ll face some challenges, 

too, such as political and 

economic turmoil that can upset 

the financial markets. But if you 

own a diversified mix of quality 

investments and follow a longterm 

strategy that’s tailored to 

your objectives, time horizon 

and risk tolerance, you can keep 

Money Matters 

moving forward, despite the 

“bumps in the road” that all investors 

face. 

• Get good coaching. 

Super Bowl teams typically are 

well-coached, with disciplined 

head coaches and innovative offensive 

and defensive coordinators. 

When you’re trying to 

achieve many financial goals – 

such as a comfortable retirement, 

control over your investment 

taxes and a legacy to leave to 

your family – you, too, can benefit 

from strong “coaching.” As 

your “head coach,” you might 

choose a financial professional – 

someone who can help you 

identify your goals and recommend 

an appropriate investment 

strategy to help you work toward 

them. And your financial professional 

can coordinate activities 

with your other “coaches,” such 

as your tax and legal advisors. 

Unless you’re a professional 

football player, you won’t ever 

experience what it’s like to play 

in the Super Bowl. However, 

achieving your financial goals 

can be a fairly big event in your 

life – and to help work toward 

that point, you can take a few 

tips from the teams that have 

made it to the Big Game. 

Congratulations gIantS!! 


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a.a.M.S., an investment representative 

with Edward Jones Investments. this 

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at 542 north Country road in the old St. 

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submitted by lawrence glazer, 

Clu, ChfC, lutCf 

You may watch the value of 

your property, home or retirement 

investment savings struggle 

in the current economy, and may 

be wondering about ways to protect 

your family in the event of 

an unforeseen event. One option 

you may not have considered is 

the purchase of a whole life insurance 

policy. 

It may not be something you’d 

automatically turn to, but whole 

life insurance offers guaranteed 

death benefit protection in addition 

to multiple tax advantages 

and cash value accumulation. 

Owning a whole life policy can 

be a great financial alternative, 

not only for the protection of 

your loved ones but also a financial 

option for your living needs. 

Invest in Your Loved ones 

The primary promise of life insurance, 

of course, is that your 

loved ones will be protected in 

the event of your death. And 

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PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE: 

Even during Tough Times, 

Life Insurance Offers Peace of Mind 

with a whole life policy, your 

death benefit is guaranteed, 1 

whether the payout comes in a 

matter of years or decades. This 

is a product that provides protection 

in the long-term interests of 

those you care for most, as well 

as your own peace of mind. 

Invest in Your Future 

But, what you may not know is 

that a whole life insurance policy 

is much more than protection 

against the unknown. It also provides 

you with tax-deferred cash 

value that accumulates over 

time. In the event of sudden unforeseen 

or happily anticipated 

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your retirement 

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Any kind of financial strategy 

these days seems fraught with 

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1 guarantees backed by the claim-paying 

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2 loans against your policy accrue interest 

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lawrence glazer, Clu, ChfC, lutCf, a 

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Last month I explained how 

the Smithtown Tax Assessor’s encourages 

residents to grieve their 

own taxes simply by submitting a 

certified appraisal and having an 

informal review with your assessor, 

before tax grievance day. 

This month I will explain the 

benefits of grieving your own 

taxes and why you need a certified 

appraisal. 

the time Benefits: 

If you are thinking of selling 

your home this spring and considering 

having your taxes reduced 

as a selling tactic to lure 

in prospective buyers in this 

sluggish real estate market then 

consider this: If you wait until tax 

grievance day, and file with a tax 

grievance company, chances are 

you won’t have an answer from 

the Board of Review until the 

end of July. If your grievance 

goes as far as a small claims action, 

you won’t get relief, if at all, 

until six months to a year. Yes, 

the courts are that backedlogged. 

But if you have an informal 

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Changing the Way We Do Tax Grievances 

meeting with the Smithtown Tax 

Assessor, it is my experience that 

homeowners have an answer 

from the Assessor before tax 

grievance day. No waiting! You 

can brag about your tax reduction 

on your listing and you 

won’t miss the classic “Real Estate 

Selling Season” waiting for a 

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I urge you to contact The 

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assessment review before 

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You may be wondering, will I 

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The Tax Assessor estimates the 

market value of your property 

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estimate of market value, 

then you will be entitled to a tax 

reduction. A certified appraisal 

will determine the market value 

on your property. The market 

value of your property is generally 

defined as what your property 

would sell for under normal 

conditions. 

The most common way to determine 

the market value of a 

residential property is to use the 

sales comparison approach. This 

is the primary method used by 

professional appraisers to determine 

the market value of residential 

properties. 

An experienced tax grievance 

appraiser should be able to determine 

the Tax Assessor’s current 

estimate of market value on your 

property and, therefore, if you 

would benefit from having an 

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It is important to hire an appraiser 

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by richard a. Masino 

Political theater has placed 

private equity under the spotlight 

recently. And for all the airtime 

and ink spilled on the topic, the 

media has never really addressed 

the subject from the perspective 

of an investor. What is private 

equity? How might one get involved? 

Are the returns as great 

as they are made to appear? 

That said, this column will be 

a two-part series to tackle some 

of these questions. Let’s get 

started. 

The Basics 

Private equity is a broad term 

which is categorized into a number 

sub-sectors. We’ll look at 

two of the more prominent ones: 

• Buyout – taking a control position 

in a private company or 

INVESTING WITH INTEGRITY, RIGOR & DISCIPLINE 

Private Equity Primer 

taking a publicly traded company 

private (off the stock exchange). 

Individual divisions of 

publicly traded companies can 

be spun out to private investors 

as well. 

Then the objective is to make 

operating improvements that 

will enhance the value of the 

business and look for a profitable 

exit by selling to a 

strategic buyer or taking the 

company public in an IPO. 

Some deals however, are not 

so much about making operating 

improvements as they are 

about utilizing financial engineering 

which is enabled by 

the tax code’s favorable treatment 

of debt. 

• Venture Capital (VC) –provide 

funding to young companies in 

exchange for equity in the 

business. Here the business 

model tends to be one of 

boom and bust. If you make 10 

different investments, a few are 

likely to be complete flameouts, 

a few more will be fair to 

middling and if you’re lucky 

one or two will be such homeruns 

that it more than makes 

up for all the others. Though 

fortunes have been made, especially 

in the technology sector, 

this area of private equity 

on average produces lower returns 

than those of the steadier 

buyout variety. 

Accessing Private Equity 

There are basically three ways 

to access private equity: 

1. Directly through the fund 

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continued 

2. vestors would need to meet 

the net worth investor qualifications 

established by the Securities 

and Exchange 

Commission (SEC). Approximately, 

less than 3% of the nation 

meets such a test. 

However, the investment minimums 

are such that only a tiny 

fraction of that will actually 

have the financial fire power 

to gain direct access in a properly 

diversified way. 

2. Funds of Funds – to solve the 

conundrum of investors who 

can pass the asset test but 

can’t meet the investment 

minimums set by the fund 

sponsor – the fund of funds industry 

was born. Here an institution 

will seed investments 

into a basket of private equity 

managers. Then charge a second 

layer of fees to provide 

access at a more digestible investment 

minimum. 

3. The Public Markets – unknown 

to many, there are vehicles 

that hold portfolios of 

private investments and trade 

daily on stock exchanges. 

Basic Deal Terms 

I couldn’t possibly begin to 

break down all the terms of a 

legal document that could easily 

span upwards of 100 pages or 

more in length. But I do want to 

comment on two details that distinguishes 

private equity from 

most any other investment class 

even amongst other alternative 

investments. 

1. The long haul – most private 

equity funds will lock investors 

into commitments that 

range anywhere from 8 to 15 

years. In the course of a long 

term investment program that 

may not seem completely out 

of sorts. But even if one 

doesn’t expect to need their 

money for a long stretch a lot 

can happen in a decade. 

Here’s just a few considerations: 

• Investors have no protection 

against style drift, undisciplined 

purchases or dangerously 

large position sizes. 

• During times of stress, private 

equity can be more of a 

liability on one’s balance 

sheet than an asset. During 

the financial meltdown of 

2008/09, investors who 

were already reeling in other 

parts of their portfolio had to 

sell assets at depressed 

prices to raise capital to 

meet private equity capital 

calls. 


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2. Enormous management fees – 

anyone who has looked at a 

hedge fund terms sheet is prepared 

to see something on the 

order of 2% of assets under 

management and 20% of profits. 

But private equity goes a 

step further. The industry generally 

commands a management 

fee on “committed” 

capital (not “invested” capital). 

Let me take a moment to 

explain the magnitude of this 

arrangement through a hypothetical 

example. 

A high net worth investor signs 

onto a fund. Upon entering 

into the partnership, for each 

$1 committed to the fund, the 

investor will only have to write 

a check for say 10% of the 

commitment. The other 90% 

will be called in relatively 

Private Equity Primer 

small increments from time to 

time over the next 3 to 6 years. 

Now even though in that first 

year, only $0.10 of the dollar 

amount committed is being 

put to work, the entire commitment 

amount is assessed a 

management fee. Thus a 2% 

fee on committed capital 

could effectively be described 

as a 20% fee on invested capital. 

And don’t forget, if a fund of 

funds vehicle is utilized, then 

a second layer of fees will create 

an even more substantial 

performance headwind. 

Are the fees and illiquidity 

worth it? Tune in next month as 

we dive into some long term performance 

numbers to help form 

an opinion. 

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richard Masino, founder & CEo of 

Soundfront asset Management. rich is 

frequently called upon to speak nationally 

at private wealth forums and institutional 

investor conferences. his 

investment insights have also appeared 

alongside other noted investors such as 

James J. Cramer during rich’s stint as a 

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information or to schedule a private 

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D R I V I N G S A F E L Y 

by Jim Winter 

Distracted driving is extremely 

dangerous and can cause personal 

injury and property damage. 

Drivers who use hand-held 

devices are four times as likely to 

get into crashes serious enough 

to injure themselves. 1 Even with 

a hands-free device, multi-tasking 

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You’ve seen it before; a vehicle 

near you is weaving in the traffic 

lane or traveling well below the 

speed limit. Chances are that 

driver is not focused on the road! 

According to the U.S. Department 

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three main types of distractions: 

• Visual – taking your eyes off 

the road 

• Manual – taking your hands off 

the wheel 

• Cognitive – taking your mind 

off what you are doing 

Distracted driving isn’t just 

about phone calls or text messages. 

Many activities that take 

your attention away from traffic 

can lead to accidents. Examples 

of distracted driving include: 

• Adjusting a navigation system 

• Eating 

• Grooming 

• Reading 

• Retrieving a dropped item 

• Talking on the phone 

• Texting 

• Watching a video 

Nearly half the U.S. states 

have restrictions against activities 

that cause distractions. Some 

states ban phone use in construction 

zones and school 

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on novice drivers and operators 

of commercial vehicles, such as 

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So, the next time you reach for 

the phone while driving, answer 

Is That Phone Call Worth the Risk? 

this question: Is this call important 

enough to risk hurting someone, 

or can it wait? 

1 

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2005 

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Children and Dogs 

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H E A L T H N O T E S 

How’s Your Balance… Physical Therapy and Falls Prevention 

medical conditions that limit 

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the watch immediately if you 

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According to Kent outdated 

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more satisfied. Consumers, for 

example, are more satisfied with 

mini-BTEs (behind-the-ear) than 

ever before and report superior 

sound quality, cosmetics and 

functionality in more listening 

situations. In fact, in recent years 

there has been a resurgence of 

interest in behind-the-ear (BTE) 

hearing aids because they have 

become miniaturized and nearly 

invisible due to the fact that an 

ear-mold is no longer necessary. 

Ninety-one percent of all hearing 

instrument users surveyed are 

satisfied with the ability of their 

hearing instruments to improve 

communication in one-on-one 

situations. And more than three 

in four are satisfied in small 

groups (85%), while watching 

television (80%), outdoors 

(78%), during leisure activities 

(78%), while shopping (77%), 

and while riding in a car (77%). 

“Today’s hearing instruments 

are about staying young, not 

growing old,” explains Sergei 

Kochkin, PhD, BHI’s Executive 

Director, who authored the 

study. “People want to hold onto 

their vitality as they enter and 

move through middle-age. But 

when someone ignores a hearing 

loss – which often times has progressed 

gradually over time as a 

result of repeated noise exposure 

– that individual unwittingly 

begins losing the very vitality 

they treasure. What this research 

shows, however, is that those 

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continued 

who do face their hearing loss 

and use hearing instruments are 

experiencing significant and satisfying 

improvements in their 

quality of life.” 

Another important take-away 

from the study is that benefit received 

from the hearing instrument, 

and quality of life 

improvements, were highly related 

to the quality of care provided 

by the hearing healthcare 

professional. Ideally, hearing 

health professionals will include 

testing in a sound booth; use 

probe microphones to verify the 

hearing instrument fit; use an 

array of counseling tools to help 

people hear better and adapt to 

their hearing instruments; and 

validate improvement in hearing 

associated with hearing instrument 

use. 

“I strongly urge people to 

make an appointment to get their 

hearing checked today,” says 

Kent. “Because hearing loss typically 

happens so gradually, it’s 

difficult for people to understand 

the full extent of the loss and the 

negative impact it has had on 

their well-being. But the good 

news is that hearing instruments 

can help the vast majority of 

people with hearing loss regain 

their quality of life.” 

To help consumers in purchasing 

hearing instruments, and to 

guide them in what to look for in 

quality hearing healthcare, BHI 

has published a comprehensive 

publication entitled, “Your guide 

to Buying hearing aids,” which 

is available at www.betterhearing.org 

within the “Hearing Loss 

Treatment” section under hearing 

instruments. 

NOTE: 

The four-part BHI Survey used the National 

Family opinion Panel to assess 

consumer perceptions of the functionality 

of modern hearing instruments; compared 

the new invisible mini-BTE hearing 

instruments to traditional style hearing instruments; 

asked respondents to share 

how their lives changed as a result of 

their hearing instruments; and evaluated 

the role the hearing healthcare professional 

had on consumer success with 

hearing instruments. 


St. James resident William Kent is the 

owner/director of long Island hearing, a 

family run audiology and hearing instrument 

practice since 1985. they have multiple 

offices located in both nassau and 

Suffolk Counties. he can be reached at 1- 

800-598-5200. 

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WHERE DOES IT HURT? 

ACL – (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) 

dr. Marc S. taczanowski, dC, 

CCSP, CSCS, tPI CgfI, artc, 

It is a known fact that women 

have a much higher incidence of 

ACL injuries then their male counterparts. 

Depending on the particular 

sport, sometimes upwards of 

10 times a greater risk can be reported. 

This is statistically significant 

enough to study the 

physiologic reasons of the epidemic 

with the intent of educating 

and pre-habilitating girls who are 

or are becoming active in sports. 

This article is meant to cultivate 

awareness about the problem. 

The ACL or anterior cruciate ligament 

is one of two ligaments inside 

the knee joint. The other 

ligament is the PCL or posterior 

cruciate ligament. The ACL’s main 

role is to prevent the tibia from 

sliding too far anteriorly(forward) 

underneath the femur. It also prevents 

over-straightening and overrotation 

of the femur on the tibia. 

An ACL injury occurs when the 

knee is sharply twisted and 

pushed beyond its normal range 

of motion. When the foot is 

planted with the knee bent and a 

change in direction is emphasized, 

the ACL can be compromised. 

Upon performing this 

“cutting” motion, many patients 

report hearing a “pop” when the 

ACL tears. Typically there is immediate 

swelling and quite a bit 

of pain. Often the patient will describe 

an uneasy, unstable or 

buckling sensation within the 

knee. 

There are external and internal 

risk factors of ACL injury. External 

risks include competition/practice 

intensity, footwear, playing surfaces, 

protective equipment and 

the weather. These exist for both 

genders so we will remove them 

from the equation. We are more 

interested in the internal risk factors 

that predispose females to a 

greater potential for injury. Internal 

risk factors include abnormal 

posture and lower extremity alignment. 

This is when you will hear 

practitioners speak about the “Q” 

angle. Specific anatomical differences 

between the genders including 

the intercondylar notch 

size, ACL geometry and ACL size 

have also proven to be a predetermining 

factor for increased risk of 

injury for females. Therapy and 

other conservative measures will 

have essentially no effect on these 

factors so we will consider them 

constants among females. 


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continued 

In the British Journal of Sports 

Medicine, April 14, 2008, an article 

pertaining to ACL injuries in 

females reported that the likelihood 

of incurring an ACL injury 

does not remain constant during 

the menstrual cycle, with a significantly 

greater risk during the preovulatory 

phase than during the 

post-ovulatory phase. In one study 

of recreational Alpine Skiers, 74% 

of the women with ACL injuries 

were in the pre-ovulatory phase of 

their menstrual cycle and 26% 

were in the post-ovulatory phase. 

Other studies supported this and 

more investigation is currently 

taking place to uncover the relationship 

between hormone levels 

and ACL integrity. 

All of the previous information 

may be very interesting and may 

lead to advances in the prevention 

of ACL injuries in the future, but 

we as therapists and practitioners 

are more interested in what can 

be done now with knowledge and 

abilities. The kinematic research 

has proven that females typically 

have a “quadriceps” dominant 

neurological firing sequence as 

opposed to males who have much 

greater hamstring recruitment. 

Successful programs share a 

number of common threads. Most 

include one or more of the following: 

traditional stretching, 

strengthening, awareness of highrisk 

positions, technique modification, 

aerobic conditioning, 

sport-specific agility, proprioceptive 

and balance training, and plyometrics. 

One study in particular by Dr. 

Henning proved to be very encouraging. 

Dr. Henning implemented 

a prevention study in two 

NCAA Division I basketball programs 

over the course of eight 

years. He proposed that the increased 

rate of ACL injury in female 

athletes was primarily 

functional and was related to 

knee position and muscle action 

during dynamic movement. He 

proposed that the athletes cut, 

land and decelerate with the knee 


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We have all heard of it, when a 

professional golfer makes every 

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player always seems to get a hit at 

the right time or when a tennis 

player aces their second serve at a 

critical time in the match. They 

were all in the ZONE! Most people 

don’t realize that the zone is a 

real thing, a state of relaxed concentration 

that can actually be 

measured in the brain and like 

other skills can be trained. The 

ability to tune out distractions or 

quieting your mind is the holy 

grail of all sports. If you have ever 

played golf you know what I 

mean. One day you can hit the 

ball with great skill and another 

day you flub every other shot. 

What was different? Not your 

physical ability but your mind 

game was off. You may have had 

something stressful in your life 

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The Science of Finding the Zone 

that kept creeping in your 

thoughts or maybe you were playing 

with someone who is better 

then you and you were anxious. 

Whatever it was, something interfered 

with your focus and concentration 

and altered your ability to 

play at your best. This is not only 

true in sports but this happens to 

people at work every day. 

There are many tools available 

to help improve your focus. Visualization 

exercises before a match 

or a meeting at work. Breathing 

exercises, meditation or Yoga are 

all great ways to help you get into 

the zone. Also having a healthy 

diet and proper sleep is very important. 

A new technology that is 

being used by many professional 

athletic teams and business executives 

is EEG – Neurofeedback 

therapy. This therapy helps to actually 

measure a person’s brain 

wave activity and then train their 

brain to more easily get into the 

frequencies associated with being 

in the zone. This can help people 

to get and stay focused much 

more easily while reducing anxiety 

and distractions. 

Whether trying to win a friendly 

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your ability to focus and 

concentrate is extremely important. 

Using these safe and effective 

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anyone looking to increase their 

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Flexion-Distraction Helps 

Disc Herniation Patient Avoid Surgery 

by dr. linda M. Bocchichio 

Lumbar radicular symptoms 

can be caused by lumbar intervertebral 

disc herniations. If a disc injury 

is positively established 

through diagnostic imagining, surgery 

is a commonly recommended 

approach. Flexion/ 

distraction (F/D) manipulation is a 

therapeutic alternative that may 

offer relief for subjective complaints 

and elimination of objective 

signs. Success with this 

technique might spare the patient 

an operative procedure. 

F/D manipulation is a treatment 

developed by Dr. James M. Cox. 

It is often used for lumbar disc injuries 

(herniation, bulges, etc.) 

and for other low back and lower 

extremity radicular conditions. 

The technique involves the use of 

a specialized table which allows 

for passive distraction, flexion, lateral 

bending and rotation. These 

different planes of motion, along 

with the use of appropriate adjunctive 

therapy and exercises, 

allow for reduction of symptoms 

attributable to lumbar disc syndromes. 

F/D manipulation is a treatment 

that should be investigated for 

presurgical therapies of lumbar intervertebral 

disc injuries. This alternative 

in conservative care may 

benefit a large number of patients. 

The surgical option for treating intervertebral 

disc herniations might 

be reduced with F/D manipulation. 

Ask your Doctor of Chiropractic 

if they utilize Flexion Distriction 

techniques and start feeling better 

today! 


dr. linda M. Bocchichio is a chiropractor 

practicing at 105 lake avenue So. in 

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president of the St. James Chamber 

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

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Martin, Sr., 

(Margie and Chickie), of S.t 

James, are proud to announce the 

birthday of their grandson Liam 

James Martin, who turned 13 

years old on December 22, 2011. 

Liam celebrated his birthday 

with a dinner with his family, and 

of course, a special homemade 

birthday cake made by his mom. 

“He loves her baking.” He also 

enjoyed a movie with some special 

friends. 

Liam is the son of Abbey and 

Joseph, Jr. of Port Jefferson and 

brother of Connor and Shannon. 

“god Bless you liam!” 

We join with Liam’s family and 

friends in wishing him a very 

happy 13th birthday. 

Happy Birthday 

Liam James Martin 

lia sophia Names Top Sales Advisor 

in St. James 

lia sophia recently announced 

top honors for its Excellent 

Beginnings Program 

achievers for their outstanding 

sales accomplishments and 

professionalism. Having just 

joined the fashion jewelry business, 

Nancy Chartoff of St. 

James, has earned this prestigious 

accomplishment in the 

first 15 weeks by attaining certain 

sales levels and by sharing 

lia sophia with other new Advisors. 

For more information please 

contact Nancy Chartoff at 

www.liasophia.com/nancychartoff. 

Matthew Christy 

Graduates 

Cum Laude 

from Crane 

School of Music 

Matthew Christy graduated with his 

class this past June 2011 at the SUNY 

Potsdam campus. He has finished his 

student teaching this past semester and 

is now a certified NYS music teacher. 

Matthew has maintained his grade point 

average for the past four years at the 

very highest level, while completing his 

bachelors in Music Education with two 

minors in Music Business and Jazz Studies. 

He is already enrolled in classes at 

Queens College to complete his master’s 

requirement for teaching. 

Matthew is the son of Tom and Linda 

Christy of St. James. 

Hyders Inducted into 

Alpha Chi 

Honor Society 

Veronica Hyders, of St. James, was inducted 

into the Alpha Chi Honor Society 

at New England College in 

Henniker, NHS, during the fall 2011 semester. 

New England College is a private, 

comprehensive college offering bachelor’s, 

master’s and doctoral degree programs 

in the liberal arts tradition. 

Congratulations to Veronica from 

your family and friends in St. James. 

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

NEW ARRIVALS 

Gina and Sergio Silva, of St. 

James, are happy to announce the 

birth of their daughter Gianna 

Marie Silva. Gianna made her 

debut on December 30, 2011 at 

12:17 a.m. measuring 18 inches 

long at Stony Brook University 

Hospital. 

The proud grandparents are 

Anthony and Christine Simione of 

Shoreham and Ana and Rogerio 

Silva of Carle Place. 

Congratulations to the happy 

family and a warm welcome to 

Gianna Marie Silva 

Gianna from your friends and neighbors 

in St. James. 

Noah Harrison Duddleston 

Jaclyn and Benjamin Duddleston 

are happy to announce the 

birth of their first child, Noah 

Harrison Duddleston. Noah 

made his debut on January 23, 

2012 at 5:34 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 

7 ozs. and measuring 21 1 /2 inches 

long. Mom, Jackie, and Noah 

were cared for at St. Catherine of 

Siena Hospital. 

Proud grandparents are Steve 

and Noel Rannazzisi of St. James 

and Linda Duddleston of Interlaken, 

NY. 

“We feel truly blessed and are 

enjoying every moment with our 

new bundle of joy!” 

Congratulations to the family of 

little Noah from your friends in St. 

James. 

Sabrina and Matthew 

Wehrhan, of St. James, are happy 

to announce the birth of their first 

son Dimitri Odin. Dimitri made 

his debut on November 28, 2011 

at 4:22 p.m. weighing 7 lbs. 9 oz. 

and measuring 21 3 /4 inches long. 

Serving in the Army, Matthew 

was stationed in Germany for a 

year, and upon his return Dimitri 

was conceived, which was a real 

miracle as Sabrina was told that 

she had a very small chance of 

having a baby. 

Sabrina works at the St. James 

Animal Hospital and Matthew is 

a volunteer with the St. James Fire 

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the happy couple and a warm 

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C H A M B E R N E W S 

St. James Chamber’s Gala was Great! 

St. James Chamber members 

and invited guests enjoyed the 

Chamber’s annual Winter Gala 

held at Flowerfield on Saturday, 

January 21, 2012. 

This year’s entertainment kept 

the party hopping and the dance 

floor crowded. With great food 

and wonderful company, the 

evening was a huge success. 

After the annual Swearing-In 

ceremony for the 2012 Board of 

Directors by Joseph Bollhofer, 

Esq., Board Member Helene 

Krantz presented Lawrence 

Glazer of New York Life Insurance 

with his President’s plaque 

for 2011. 

Special thanks to Flowerfield 

Celebrations (a chamber member) 

for a lovely evening. All the 

guests were thrilled – fabulous 

food and superior service. 

If you are interested in joining 

the St. James Chamber of Commerce, 

contact president Larry 

Glazer at 391-3490 or call the 

Chamber phone, 584-8510, and 

leave a message. You can also 

visit their website at St- 

JamesChamber.org and download 

an application and view 

their calendar of upcoming 

events. 

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2012 memBerS OF the St. JameS ChamBer OF COmmerCe 

Please Support these Chamber of Commerce member Businesses 

A & d gold Silver 

All island-Wide Appraisal Services 

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Alpine pastry Shop 

Artpix Studio 

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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 Home 

Steven J. Brennan, esq. 

Bullseye Wholesale Beverage 

distributors 

capital one Bank 

chevrolet of Smithtown 

chief chimney Services 

chiropractic Healthcare of St. James 

chorus line dance Studio 

comiskey park 

competition infiniti 

concierge counseling 

costco Wholesale / Nesconset 

creative Windows 

deBarbieri Associates 

deBlasio capo - design Build 

donald e. goldstein Associates 

dowling Brothers Autobody 

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ecolin Jewelers 

eddie’s power equipment 

edward Jones investments/ 

Scott posner 

energy Health & Fitness 

essenfeld & co. - cpAs 

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lovin oven caterers 

georges innovative inflatables 

lawrence glazer, Ny life insurance 

grape culture Wine & Spirits 

graphics du jour/our Town 

greco physical Therapy/ 

1st Tee Fitness & performance 

gyrodyne company of America 

Henrietta Homes & properties 

interiors by louise 

Julie’s Home & garden 

Accessories 

kiddie Academy of Nesconset 

king kullen grocery 

king o’rourke Auto group 

knox School 

lesco construction 

longo’s landscaping & masonry 

michael macrina Architect 

maginniss Team at re/max Beyond 

mazelis landscape contracting 

law office of William mcculloh 

metro realty Services 

mister Softee/david keller 

morecraft construction co. 

my gym children’s Fitness 

Natalie Weinstein design 

Associates 

Nicky g’s pizzeria 

North Shore montessori School 

ocean’s Bounty Seafood 

ogden’s design & plantings 

patio pizza 

people’s united Bank 

physical Therapy & Beyond 

prc industries 

prism Wellness 

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Services 

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roslyn Bank /division of NycB 

margaret Schaefer - 

Tupperware consultant 

Seiskaya Ballet 

raymond A. Semente, d.c. 

Shaolin Self defense center 

Sisters dancewear 

Smithtown children’s Foundation 

Smithtown volvo / 

georgetown motors 

Sound Wealth Financial group/ 

charles palma 

St. James dental care/ 

donahue & Segnini 

St. James Fire department 

St. James Florist & gift Shop 

St. James Funeral Home 

St. James Healthcare center 

St. James Jewelry Shoppe 

St. James lumber 

St. James Nutrition 

Stony Brook university 

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Td Bank, N.A. 

Times Beacon record Newspapers 

Total Family dentistry of St. James 

True Sport care 

vazac contracting corp. 

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P O S T A L C O R N E R 

Heart Health Stamp 

The Postal Service issued a 

hEart hEalth commemorative 

stamp (Forever priced at 45 

cents), in one design in a pressure-sensitive 

adhesive pane of 

20 stamps. With the issuance of 

this stamp, the U.S. Postal Service 

hopes to raise awareness 

about the importance of maintaining 

a healthy heart. The 

stamp art, which features a bright 

yellow sun disc, a leafy green 

trees icon, and a blue swirl of a 

sky, evokes the feelings of wellness 

and vitality that come from 

physical exercise – a key element 

in controlling and preventing 

coronary heart disease, or 

CHD, the leading cause of death 

among women and men in the 

United States each year. The 

striding figure at the center of the 

stamp has a full red heart. At the 

figure’s feet, a large red apple 

represents a well-balanced diet. 

The Four Flags Stamps 

On February 22, 2012, the 

Postal Service issued a four 

flagS First-Class Mail Forever 

stamp (priced at 45 cents), in 

four designs in a pressure-sensitive 

adhesive booklet of 20 

stamps and a PSA coil of 100. 

The U.S. Postal Service continues 

its tradition of honoring the Stars 

and Strips with the issuance of 

Four Flags. This quartet of stamps 

features a bright U.S. flag against 

a white background. A single 

word appears on each of the four 

stamps in large letters: Freedom, 

Liberty, Equality and Justice. 

The Love Ribbons Stamp 

On February 14, 2012, the 

Postal Service issued a loVE rIB- 

BonS special stamp (Forever 

priced at 45 cents), in one design 

in a pressure-sensitive adhesive 

New Stamp Issues 

pane of 20 stamps. The Love Ribbons 

stamp features a graphic 

design of pink-tinged, satin ribbons 

that spell out the word 

“Love” in a graceful, cursive 

script on a bright red background. 

Pieces of ribbon that appear 

to extend beyond the 

borders of the stamp broaden the 

reach of the design and its sentiment. 

This issuance is a continuation 

of the popular Love series 

introduced by the Postal Service 

in 1973. . 

The Weather Vane Stamps 

The Postal Service issued a 45- 

cent WEathEr VanES First- 

Class Mail stamp in five designs 


coil of 3,000 and a PSA coil of 

10,000. Each of the five designs 

features a photograph of a different 

eye-catching weather vane: a 

cow, an eagle, two roosters, and 

a centaur. All five weather vanes 

were made in the United States 

during the 19th century and now 

belong to the collection of the 

Shelburne Museum in Shelburne, 

Vermont. 

Arizona Statehood Stamp 

The Postal Service issued an 

arIZona StatEhood commemorative 

stamp (Forever 

priced at 45 cents), in one design 


pane of 20 stamps. One of America’s 

last frontiers, Arizona joined 

the Union on February 14, 1912, 

becoming our 48th state. To 

commemorate the 100th anniversary 

of statehood, Arizona 

artist Ed Mell painted Cathedral 

Rock, one of the colorful sandstone 

rock formations of Sedona, 

Arizona. The design celebrates 

the “Grand Canyon State’s” stunning 

natural beauty and abundant 

natural resources. 


Danny Thomas Stamp 


dannY thoMaS commemorative 

stamp (Forever priced at 45 

cents), in one design in a pressure-sensitive 


20 stamps. This stamp honors entertainer 

and humanitarian 

Danny Thomas (1912–1991), star 

of radio, film, and television. 

From 1953 through 1964, 

Thomas received five Emmy 

nominations for his starring role 

in Make room for daddy, winning 

in 1953 for Best Actor Starring 

in a Regular Series. In 1962, 

Thomas, a generous philanthropist, 

founded St. Jude Children’s 

Research Hospital. Featuring a 

new portrait of Thomas by artist 

Tim O’Brien and depicting the 

hospital he founded in the background. 

John H. Johnson Stamp 


John h. JohnSon commemorative 

stamp (Forever priced at 

45 cents) in one design in a pressure-sensitive 


20 stamps. The U.S. Postal Service 

honors John H. Johnson, the 

trailblazing publisher of Ebony, 

Jet, and other magazines, as part 

of the Black Heritage series; the 

stamp is the 35th stamp in the 

series. Johnson overcame poverty 

and racism to build a business 

empire embracing magazines, 

radio stations, cosmetics and 

more. 

Lunar New Year: 

Year of the Dragon Stamp 


lunar nEW YEar: YEar of 

thE dragon stamp (Forever 

priced at 45 cents) in one design 


pane of 12 stamps. The Year of 

the Dragon stamp is the fifth of 

12 stamps in the Celebrating 

Lunar New Year Series. The Year 

of the Dragon began on January 

23, 2012, and ends on February 

9, 2013. The stamp art depicts 

part of a colorful dragon figure of 

the sort manipulated by dancers 

welcoming the New Year. 

All of these stamps are available 

at the St. James Post Office.

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P O E T ’ S C O R N E R 

The Threshold of Spring by David F. McKell 

the calendar indicates it’s “mid-winter,” 

and the shortest month of the year! 

Which usually means lots of snow and rain, 

Making all the days rather drear! 

all those sights have started me thinking 

how fitting they were in each way 

to remind us of an old tradition 

that we celebrate as “St. Valentine’s day!” 

But this time Mother nature has decided, 

as we look back on the most recent past, 

to give us a break almost Spring-like 

Which keeps us from feeling downcast. 

It was only last month, while out strolling 

taking advantage of all the mild air, 

that I saw several pansies start growing, 

amidst some other buds popping out there. 

So please don’t forget for a moment, 

and of course thank the lord above 

for all of our blessings and good friends, 

and especially those whom we love! 

this season has shown us great promise 

that the future will bring us good cheer. 

let’s all just sit back and enjoy it, 

and look forward to the rest of the year! 

these signs of course are most welcome, 

as well as the birds who all sing, 

though the nights may be cold and windy 

It still feels like the “threshold of Spring.” 

Having Faith by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos 

If you feel you’ve been forsaken 

and the world has passed you by 

Perhaps you are mistaken 

don’t lay down and die. 

Stop being a pessimist 

give yourself a break 

try being an optimist 

See the difference it could make. 

Because there is no pill 

to build self esteem 

and there is no pill 

to achieve your dream. 

So put your faith in the lord 

It can ease your strife 

and have more faith in yourself 

It can brighten your life. 

I N T H E N E W S 

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, February 23 at 

12:30 p.m. 

To reserve a space for an upcoming 

information session 

please visit www.esc.edu and select 

the location nearest to you or 

call 516 876-4070, ext. 4070. You 

may also register by calling 800- 

847-3000 and select option 1. 

If you are specifically interested 

in the college’s R.N. to Bachelor 

of Science degree program, please 

call 1-877-372-6790, to receive 

information about the nursing program. 

The college’s innovative options 

include guided independent study 

with a faculty mentor, group studies 

and online learning, as well as 

credit earned through collegelevel 

experiential learning. With 

over 19,000 students and 60,000 

alumni, Empire State College is 

dedicated to enabling motivated 

adults, regardless of geography or 

life circumstance, to manage and 

master a rigorous program and 

earn a degree. Empire State College 

is the SUNY College for 

Adults. 

For advertising rates and information, please call 

631-862-9849 or email: ourtown@optonline.net 


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O B I T U A R I E S 

Anthony J. Betz 

Anthony J. Betz, of Smithtown, 

passed away on January 

11, 2012 at the age of 79. 

He is survived by his beloved 

wife Josephine, children 

Joseph (Jennifer), Patricia 

(John), Edward (Valerie), 

Michael and cherished 

grandchildren Alex and 

Catherine, Jack and Lauren, 

Victoria and Heather and Gianna. 

He was a retired hydraulics 

aerospace engineer 

Anthony J. Betz 

and worked for Grumman Aircraft Corp. and Fairchild 

Republic Corp. He was proud of the fact that he 

helped put a man on the moon with a slide ruler. He 

was also an honored veteran, serving his country during 

the Korean War. He leaves behind a step-sister 

Kay, half-sisters Carol, Eleanor, Ann Linda, Lorraine, 

Ruth, Margaret, Susan and half-brother Daniel. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sts. Philip 

and James R.C. Church in St. James on January 13, 

2012. Burial followed at Calverton National Cemetery 

in Calverton with Military Honors. 

Hannah L. Chura 

Hannah L. Chura, of St. 

James, passed peacefully on 

January 26, 2012 at St. 

Catherine of Siena Hospital 

in Smithtown at the age of 

81. Her beloved husband, 

children and grandchildren 

were at her bedside to say 

goodbye. “We have lost 

someone very special who 

touched many hearts.” A 

parishioner of Sts. Philip & 

James R.C. Church, she was Hannah L. Chura 

a member of the Rosary Society, 

Catholic Daughters and Nocturnal Adoration 

Society. Hannah taught CCD classes and was involved 

in 1960 with collecting pledges to build the present 

church. She worked a short time for U.S. Steel Corp 

as a bookkeeper. She retired, became a homemaker, 

and enjoyed bringing up her family. She will be 

missed by many who knew and loved her. 

Tom and Hannah arrived in St. James in January 

1957 and enjoyed 61 years of wedded bliss. Beloved 

wife of Tom, Sr. and cherished mother of Tom, Jr., Mary 

Ann, Jo Ann and Carol Ann. Grandma to nine: Dani, 

Christopher, Jennifer, David, Matthew, Brittany, Mark, 

Shauna and Ryan Marie. 

A Funeral Mass was held on January 30, 2012 at 

Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church. Interment followed 

at Calverton National Cemetery. 

Mrs. Chura’s funeral arrangements were professionally 

supervised by Ken Maher and the Maher family 

of the St. James Funeral Home. 

Edward J. Curtin 

Edward J. Curtin, of Coram, L.I., passed away on 

January 10, 2012 at the age of 88. Former New York 

State Commander of the American Ex-Prisoner of War 

chapter, member of American Legion, member of Veteran 

of Foreign Wars. Edward Curtin during WWII was 

a tail gunner on a B24 with the 492 bomber group stationed 

at Pickens Field England. Edward was shot 

down on his fifth mission over Holland on May 18, 

1943 to be interned at the luft 4 German prisoner of 

war camp for 18 months. He endured the infamous 

80 day Black March during the coldest winter on 

record in Europe to date. 

Beloved husband of the late Lorraine. Cherished father 

of Gerald (Rosemary), the late Patricia (Dennis), 

Robert (Annette) and Diane (Cliff) Roode. Loving 

grandpa of eight and great grandpa of eight. Devoted 

brother of Lee Forster and Bernadette McNeill. 

Mr. Curtin reposed at the St. James Funeral Home’s 

South Chapel. A Funeral Mass was held on January 

13, 2012 at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church in St. 

James. Interment followed at Calverton National 

Cemetery, Calverton. In lieu of flowers a donation to 

the “Edward J. Curtin Veterans Scholarship Fund” at 

Dowling College, Idle Hour Blvd., Oakdale NY 11769 

would be appreciated. 

Mr. Curtin’s funeral arrangements were professionally 

supervised, while the Curtin family was lovingly 

cared for during their bereavement, by Kenneth, Kerry 

and Ken, Jr. – the Maher family of the St. James Funeral 

Home in St. James. 

Salvatore D’Angelo 

Salvatore D’Angelo, long-time resident of St. James, 

passed away suddenly on January 30, 2012 at the age 

of 60. Proud owner of DML & S Air Conditioning & 

Heating. Cherished husband of Linda. Loving father 

of Michael (Dawn) and Donny (Lauralee). Beloved son 

of Mary and the late Joseph and Pasquale. Devoted 

brother of Charles, Tony, Mark, Joe, Tommy and Angela. 

He will be missed by many nephews and nieces 

and a great niece. 

Mr. D’Angelo reposed at the St. James Funeral 

Home’s South Chapel. A Funeral Mass was held on 

February 3, 2012 at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church 

in St. James. Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, 

Hauppauge. 

Mr. Salvatore’s funeral arrangements were professionally 

supervised by the Maher family of the St. 

James Funeral Home in St. James. 


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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 

licensed director 

Kenneth J. maher, Jr. 

licensed director 

~ in loving memory of aelysche m. maher ~ 

locations: 

North Chapel 

South Chapel 

551 North Country road 829 middle Country road 

route 25a 

route 25 - Jericho turnpike 



office: (631) 584-5200 office: (631)-584-7200 

~ Pre Planning Funeral arrangements available ~ 

www.stjamesfuneralhome.com 


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Nancy Farucci 

Nancy Farucci, of Smithtown, NY, passed peacefully 

on January 19, 2012 at the age of 84. Beloved 

wife of the late Louis. Loving mother of Frank 

(Bernadette) Farucci and Jerry (Lorraine) Farucci. Cherished 

grandmother of four. 

A Funeral Mass was held at Holy Cross R.C. Church 

in Nesconset with interment following at Calvary 

Cemetery in Woodside,Queens. 

Arrangements were entrusted to the professional 

care of the Branch Funeral Home and the Vigliante 

family of Smithtown. 

Daniel J. Glenn 

Daniel J. Glenn, beloved 

husband of Bonnie Glenn 

and much loved father of five 

children, Danielle (Jarle), 

Jeanette (Edward), Thomas 

(Merissa), Christa (Nicholas) 

and Brian, passed away suddenly 

on January 22, 2012. 

Dan had two grandchildren, 

Shane and Kate, and a grandbaby-to-be 

due in March. 

Dan was dearly loved by all 

his family, friends, neighbors 

and business acquaintances. 

His loved ones are devastated 

by his passing. We all 

Daniel J. Glenn 

shall miss him very much. 

Dan grew up in New Hyde Park where he attended 

Notre Dame Elementary School and Holy Cross High 

School in Flushing. He graduated from St. Bonaventure 

University, NY, in 1967. After marrying Bonnie in 

1975, he started his family in Lake Grove before moving 

to Nissequogue in 1983. Dan taught Biology and 

Earth Science at Long Beach HS in the 1960s. He then 

taught and coached Junior Varsity Football and Track 

and Field at Seaford HS. Dan was the president of his 

printing/advertising business, East Coast Graphics, located 

in Hauppauge. Dan will be dearly missed by all 

those that had the privilege to know him. 

A Funeral Mass was held at Sts. Philip & James R.C. 

Church, St. James. Interment followed at St. James 

Episcopal Cemetery. 


care of The Branch Funeral Home and the Vigliante 


Catherine Gundlach 

Catherine Gundlach, long time resident of St. 

James, NY, passed away on January 14, 2012. Beloved 

wife of the late Gerard. Loving mother of Christine, 

Karen and Claire. Cherished grandma of four. 

Mrs. Gundlach reposed at the St. James Funeral 


January 18, 2012 at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church 

in St. James. Interment followed at Calverton National 

Cemetery, Calverton, NY. 

Mrs. Gundlach’s funeral arrangements were professionally 



Clarence C. Herisko 

Clarence C. Herisko, of South Setauket, L.I., a proud 

WWII Veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart, 

passed away on January 6, 2012. Cherished husband 

of Ilona. Loving father of Clare Farrell. Beloved 

grandpa of Danny, Brian, Katie and Rebecca. Caring 

great grandpa of Tyler. Devoted brother of Emily and 

the late Kenneth. 

Mr. Herisko reposed at the St. James Funeral 

Home’s South Chapel where funeral services were 

held on January 9, 2012. Interment followed on January 

10, 2012 at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton. 

Mr. Herisko’s funeral arrangements were professionally 

supervised by the Maher family of the St. James 

Funeral Home in St. James. 

Paul Lent 

Paul Lent, of Nesconset, passed away on January 

12, 2012 at the age of 50. Beloved husband of Diane. 

Loving father of Dana, Kadie and Duncan and stepfather 

of Ryan and Alissa. Cherished grandfather of 

Alex, Christopher, William and Jackson. 

Mr. Lent reposed at the Branch Funeral Home 

where services were held. Interment followed at 

Hauppauge Rural Cemetery. 


care of The Branch Funeral Home and the Vigliante 


Martin Saunders 

Martin Saunders, of Kings Park, NY, passed away on 

January 16, 2012. Martin was a loving husband to 

Mary for 54 years and together raised five children. 

He was a grandpa to 11. Martin’s passion was in the 

business he began over 45 years ago, and was the sole 

proprietor for the last 20 years. Martin was loved very 

much and will be greatly missed. 

Mr. Saunders reposed at the St. James Funeral 


January 19, 2012 at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church 

in St. James. Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, 

Hauppauge, NY. 

Mr. Saunders’ funeral arrangements were professionally 




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Funerals and Cremations 

190 East Main Street 

Smithtown, NY 11787 

(631)724-9500 

www.branchfh.com 

Family owned and operated by the Vigliante Family 

Trust. Quality. Affordability. 

The Branch Funeral Home has graciously served Smithtown 

families for more than 40 years. We offer personalized tributes, 

superior services and beautiful facilities. Our dedicated staff is 

here to help you honor your loved one with a touching funeral 

service that truly reflects their unique life. 

 

Compassionate caring, personalized service. 

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Rosemary V. Savarese 

Rosemary V. Savarese, long-time resident of St. 

James, L.I., passed away on January 29, 2012. Former 

Assistant Chief of Operations for AT&T. Beloved wife 

of the late John C. Purcell and the late Howard Bruner. 

Cherished mother of John, Robert, Rosemary and Carolyn. 

Loving Nana of seven and great grandma of one. 

Devoted sister of Joseph, James and Buddy. 

Mrs. Savarese reposed at the St. James Funeral 


February 2, 2012 at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church 

in St. James. Interment followed at Calverton National 

Cemetery, Calverton. 

Mrs. Savarese’s funeral arrangements were professionally 

supervised, while the Savarese family was lovingly 

cared for during their bereavement, by Kenneth, 

Kerry and Ken, Jr. – the Maher family of the St. James 


Loretta Veronica Whalen 

Loretta V. Whalen, of St. James, passed away peacefully 

on December 14, 2011 at the age of 91. Beloved 

wife of the late Donald. Cherished mother of Donald, 

Robert, Gwenyth, Veronica, Loraine, Jean Marie and 

Glenn. Dear grandma to Kenneth (Sonny Boy), John, 

Bridgette, Jean Marie, Eric, Gretchen, Thomas, Glenn 

Michael, Sean, Devon, Robert, Suzanne, Alyssa, Donald 

and Kim. Great grandmother of 18. 

Private funeral arrangements were professionally 

supervised by the Maher family of the St. James Funeral 

Home in St. James. 

Lawrence Grant White II 

Lawrence Grant White II, formerly of St. James, NY, 

passed away on February 5, 2012 in his home in 

Memphis at the age of 64. He was preceded in death 

by his father, F.L. Peter White; and brothers, Christopher 

and Matthew White. He is survived by his loving 

partner, Sheila Flatt; son, Noah White (Sarah); daughters, 

Simone Ollen (Reggie), Chloe Kennedy (Chad), 

and Caroline White; mother, Jehanne White; sisters, 

Elizabeth White and Helena Fifer; brothers, Benjamin, 

Samuel, Peter, Nicholas, John and Daniel White; and 

two grandchildren. “Captain Larry,” who worked for 

FedEx for 24 years as an engineer, was an avid sailor 

who adored his children and lived life to the fullest. 

He will be greatly missed. 

A Mass of Christian Burial was held February 11, 

2012 at Sts. Philip and James R.C. Church in St. James. 

Interment followed at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Smithtown. 

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations 

be made to: His Way Center for Spiritual Growth, 

1310 Dellwood Avenue, Memphis, TN 38127. 

Mr. White’s funeral arrangements were professionally 

supervised by the Maher family of the St. James 


Marjorie J. (Debo) Williams 

Marjorie J. (Debo) 

Williams 

(her original 

passport photo) 

Marjorie J. (Debo) 

Williams, aka Marjorie Jay, of 

Hauppauge, passed away on 

August 19, 2011, at the age 

of 84, after a long illness of 

cardiac arrest. She lived a full 

and interesting life. She is 

survived by her husband of 

60 years, Billy P. Williams, 

and sons Mark and David 

Williams, of St. James, and 

daughter Suzanne Williams, 

of Hauppauge, two grandchildren 

and three great 

grandchildren. 

Born in Eden, NY, on November 

8, 1926, she graduated 

from Hamburg, NY High School, attended 

Bryant-Straton College in Buffalo and worked at Hengerer’s 

Dept. store as a product copywriter and secretary 

to the advertising department manager. 

Marjorie was accepted into the Foreign Service of 

the U.S. Dept. of State and posted to Tehran, Iran 

where she met future husband, Billy P. Williams, also 

in the Foreign Service at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran. 

They were married on September 8, 1952 in Tehran. 

After postings to the Embassy in West Germany and 

Tokyo, Japan, they returned to the U.S. and resigned 

from the Foreign Service to raise their family in the 

U.S. 

During a varied and successful business career, they 

lived in Hamburg, NY, Fairfax, VA, Southington, CN 

and Hauppauge, NY. She used the professional name 

of Marjorie Jay while working as a partner in Billy Paul 

Williams Associates, an educational publisher’s representative 

firm. 

Cremation was private. Mrs. Williams funeral 

arrangements were professionally supervised by the 

St. James Funeral Home. 

Read Our Town • St. James Onliine 

www.ourtownstjames.com 


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

Staller Center 


and Lauren Kinhan, are the celebrated 

Grammy Award winning 

ensemble known for their excellence 

in jazz and the art of group 

singing. 

COLIN CARR - SIX SuItES for 

unaCCoMPanIEd CEllo 

Saturday, April 21, 8 p.m. 

Sunday, April 22, 7 p.m. 


Your ticket includes a reserved 

seat for both concerts. 

A rare musical experience 

takes place at Staller Center 

when Colin Carr, virtuoso cellist 

and artist-in-residence, performs 

all six Bach Cello Suites in two 

concerts over two days 

MAGIC OF LYN 

NOT JUST FOR KIDS - All ages 

Sunday, May 6, 4 p.m. 


Experience a magic show of 

visually spectacular illusions. 

Combined with warmth, humor 

and audience participation, this 

show captivates all ages. 

BURN THE FLOOR 

Friday, May 11, 8 p.m. 


The international dance sensation 

Burn the Floor visits Staller 

Center after its record-breaking 

run on Broadway and worldwide 

tour. You’ve seen ballroom dance 

on shows like “Dancing with the 

Stars” and “So You Think You Can 

Dance.” Now, with Burn the 

Floor, 20 champion dancers create 

a non-stop theatrical dance 

experience. 

Children and Dogs 


as six weeks of age. Under supervision 

have the child handle the 

puppy and give the puppy treats, 

thus creating a positive association. 

Older dogs without much 

experience with children need supervised, 

gentle and careful interactions. 

This is best done with the 

aid of a certified, positive reinforcement 

behavior specialist. 

The child/dog relationship can 

be a beautiful experience for 

both. It is up to you as the adult to 

make sure your dog is socialized 

and to teach your child and dog 

to respect each other. 


Charlene Sorrentino, CPdt-Ka, is the 

owner of the dog Chick dog training & 

Behavior Modification Center, located at 

425 north Country road in St. James. 

She is a Certified dog Behavior Consultant/Certified 

Master dog trainer, certified 

by the Certification Council of Professional 

dog trainers and the academy of 

Canine Education; aKC/CgC trainers. 

Certified testing Evaluator, Service/therapy 

dog trainer Specializing in 

Shelter/rescue dogs, agility training, 

red Cross Certified animal CPr/1st aid. 

She is a professional member of aPdt, 

BEn, IaaBC. for additional information 

call her at 584-8800, 423-0690 

(evenings); email: 

dogtraining123@yahoo.com. Visit her 

website at www.thedogchick.com. 

Your Balance 


3. ways more than 45 degrees, 

move the leg you are standing 

on, or touch the raised leg to 

the floor. 

3. Repeat this test with the other 

leg. 

4. Compare your performance to 

normal results for various 

ages: 

• 20 to 59 years old (28 to 29 

seconds) 

• 60 to 69 years (27 seconds) 

• 70 to 79 years (15 seconds) 

• 80 and older (6 seconds) 

How a Physical Therapist 

Can Help 

Once a physical therapist has 

reviewed your medical history 

and completed a thorough examination, 

he or she will design 

an individualized program of exercises 

and functional activities 

for you. This program may focus 

on strength, flexibility, balance, 

coordination, and walking. If 


necessary, the physical therapist 

will refer you to other medical 

professionals, such as an ophthalmologist 

or neurologist. 

Note: Information above was provided by 

the American Physical Therapy Association 


rich greco is a Physical therapist and the 

co-owner of greco Physical therapy and 

St. James 1st tee fitness & Performance. 

for more information on physical therapy 

for balance and fall prevention, golf fitness 

training programs and general injury 

rehabilitation contact him at 631-686- 

6600. 

ACL 


and hip in flexion. In addition, he 

proposed a rounded cut maneuver 

instead of a sharp or more 

acute angle during the cut cycle. 

He also proposed a three-step 

quick stop instead of a one-step 

stop. With this technique modification, 

the intervention group had 

an 89% reduction in the rate of 

occurrences of ACL injuries. This 

served as a basis for many prevention 

programs currently in use 

around the world today. 

With simple observation, a well 

trained practitioner, coach or athletic 

trainer can easily determine 

if a patient is susceptible to ACL 

injury. 


dr. Marc S. taczanowski, dC, CCSP, 

CSCS, tPI CgfI, artc, had been 

practicing in St. James since october of 

2004 with his wife dr. hope Miller, 

C.C.S.P. their new expanded facility is 

located at 62 lake avenue South, Suite C 

in nesconset. they specialize in peak 

performance and injury management for 

all ages. dr. taczanowski is a certified 

practitioner of the active release 

technique (art) and graston technique 

® . Call 584-8783 for any additional 

information or visit 

www.truesportcare.com 

For advertising 

rates & information 

please call 

862-9849

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C L A S S I F I E D A D V E R T I S I N G 

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 E- 

mail Catherine your resume at 

CatherineAKenny@aol.com. 

12/11 

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 

2/12/sjss 

FOR SALE – Gravely Model L tractors, 

parts, and attachments. Spare 

rebuilt engine. Moving soon will 

sell lot or pieces. Call Charlie at 

516-909-3763. 2/12 

FOR SALE – Walker Riding 

Mower 16 HP. New short block 

plus extra 52” deck. Needs minor 

work to run. $1,200. Call Charlie 

at 516-909-3736. 2/12 

NEED HELP? – European reliable 

hardworking lady is available for 

babysitting, eldercare and housekeeping 

duties. References available. 

Call 631-413-4073. 2/12 

HOUSECLEANING AVAILABLE – 

Honest, Reliable. References. 15 

years experience. I only clean one 

house per day (min. 4 hrs.). Please 

leave message 631-974-4905. 

2/12 

HELP WANTED – PART TIME 

SECRETARY needed for local real 

estate office. Light typing, computer 

and phone skills necessary. 

SUNDAYS ONLY, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Please call 862-7447. 2/12db 

HELP WANTED / ADMISSION 

CLERK / PT Weekends $15 Hr. 

Must have computer knowledge. 

Person must be outgoing and organized. 

Office experience a plus. 

Please contact the St. James 

Healthcare Center at 631-862- 

8000 x106 or fax resume to 631- 

862-6481. 2/12sjhc 

FOR SALE – Queen 5-piece Colonial 

bedroom set. Dresser w/hutch 

and mirror, 2 night stands, armoire, 

headboard and bed frame 

- excellent condition. Asking 

$400. Call 516-330-5319. 

2/12/mc 

APARTMENT FOR RENT – 

SMITHTOWN – Beautifully renovated 

2 BR, EIK, FDR, FLR, large 

full bath, office, hardwood floors, 

lots of closets. $1,750/mo. No 

pets, no smoking. Credit and reference 

check. Call 631-584- 

7966. 2/12 

TUTOR – NYS Certified (N-6) and 

local Smithtown teacher is willing 

to tutor students over the summer. 

If you’re looking for an experienced, 

kind and knowledgeable 

tutor for your child, call Lisa at 

516-707-0519. 2/12/mfx 

NEIGHBORHOOD HOME 

CARE, INC. seeks homemakers 

and companions interested in 

providing non-medical in-home 

services for the elderly. Positive, 

compassionate approach a must. 

Flexible hours, including evenings 

and weekends. Please contact us 

at (631) 741-3350 or email at 

kmcgh1@optonline.net. Please include 

your phone number and a 

convenient time when you may 

be reached. 2/12 

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 584- 

5340 for available dates and 

suggested donations. The SJUMC 

offers their facilities as a community 

outreach to the St. James area 

and welcomes all visitors. 

lost CAt 

very friendly 14 year old 

brown tabby cat 

with white chin. 

last seen wearing a 

white flea collar 

and answers to Buttons. 

St. James area. 

Call Andrea 

at 721-5411 

or denise 

at 834-0908 

AMERICAN LEGION HALL FOR 

RENT – The American Legion, 

Sherwood Brothers Post 1152 is 

looking for an organization to rent 

the American Legion Hall by the 

year. Reasonable rates, air conditioned, 

heat, tables, chairs, complete 

kitchen and good parking. 

Located at 95 Lake Avenue, St. 

James. Call Mon. or Wed. in the 

a.m. Ask for Tom Swensen. 584- 

9633 or 584-7746. 

LOOKING FOR HELP? Place a 

classified ad in Our Town and 

reach over 6,500 families and 

businesses for only $5 for the first 

20 words and .10¢ for each additional 

word. Call 862-9849 for information 

or mail a check to: 

Graphics du jour, ltd./Our Town, 

359 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 

11780. 

For advertising information please call 631-862-9849 


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– 105 – 

OH – 2/25/12 • 12:30-2:30 

St. JameS – $369,990 

47 mckinley St. 

move right in! 3br, 2bth home, eik/ss 

appl’s, den/fpl, hwd flrs, cac, fenced 

prop, minutes to Village. 

Jeff Bass 516-313-2098 

jeffbass@remax.net 

niSSeQuOgue – $1,100,000 

Incredible sunsets! 4br, 3bth ranch 

on the LI Sound. 2 story den/fpl, 

master suite, fin bsmt, cul-de-sac. 

take the tour! 

www.eldridgegang.com 

regina@eldridgegang.com 

SmitHtOWn – $419,000 

beautifully updated 3br, 2bth ranch. 

Updated kit/bths, custom woodwork, 

fin bsmt, paver patio, pvt yard. 




St.JameS – $769,000 

elegant 5br, 3bth home w/open flr 

plan, 2 fpls, master suite, Igp, decking, 

wrap around porch, cul-de-sac. 




St. JameS – $1,099,000 

magnificently upgraded 5br "Castleton'. 

Gourmet kit, 2 story lr/fpl, great 

rm, master suite, 3 car garage. 




niSSeQuOgue – $849,000 

Spacious 4br, 3.5bth farm ranch 

w/open flr plan, lr/fpl, 1st flr master 

suite, fin bsmt, cul-de-sac. 




St. JameS – $745,000 

Fabulous 5br, 2.5bth colonial, lr/fpl, 

kitchen/granite countertops, den, 

master suite, bsmt, cul-de-sac. 




niSSeQuOgue – $849,000 

Water views and pvt access to Stony 

brook Harbor. 5br, 2.5bth col, 

kitchen/granite countertops, den/ 

fpl, master suite. 



jim@eldridgegang.com 

Head OF HarBOr 

$1,125,000 

Sprawling home with a designer kit, 

den/fpl, master suite, 2 guest wings, 

fin bsmt, Igp, gazebo, cul-de-sac. 





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D I R E C T O R Y O F A D V E R T I S E R S 

The following is a list of advertisers who can be found in this issue of Our Town • St. James 

ACCouNtANt 

therése B. sassone, CPA 

686-5833 

APPRAIsAl seRvICe 

All Island wide Appraisal 

862-1476 

emerald Appraisal service 

724-5555 

ARCHIteCt 

enspire design Group 

Michael Morbillo 

301 Seventh Avenue 

471-9500 

Michael Macrina - 

Architect 

686-6585 

AttoRNey 

Joseph A. Bollhofer, esq. 

291 lake Avenue 

584-0100, 584-2304 

law office of 

william C. McCulloh 


584-6800 

Janet o’Hanlon - winkler, 

kurtz & winkler 

310 Hallock Avenue 

port Jefferson Station 

928-8000 

AudIoloGy 

long Island Hearing, Inc. 

59 Southern Blvd., 

Nesconset 

(iN mT. SiNAi medicAl) 

972-5211, 1-800-698-5200 

AutoMotIve sCRAP 

Mid Island salvage 

667-5048 - deer park 

AutoMotIve/ 

Repair / Parts/Gas 

Mid Island Auto wreckers 

586-6599 - deer park 

Penney’s North Country 

Car Care 

545 North country road 

862-9663 

st. James Gulf 

route 25A & moriches rd. 

584-5798 

BAkeRy 

Alpine Pastry shoppe 

59 route 111, Smithtown 

265-5610 

BANk 

Roslyn savings Bank 

556-02 North country rd. 

862-4200 

BeAuty 

Hart & Co. salon 


584-3900 

Pat’s Place Hair salon 


862-7023, 584-9644 

Prism Hair salon 


686-5415 

scruples ‘Head to toe’ 


584-8030 

BeveRAGe CeNteR 

st. James Beverage 


862-7212 

BoutIques 

Julie’s Home & Garden 

Accessories 


862-8943 

ButCHeR / CAteRING 

Main street Meats 

and Catering 

36 e. main St., Smithtown 

265-2040 

CARPet CleANING 

Mastercare Carpet 

Cleaning 

862-9186 

sunny Road Rug Cleaners 


584-5160 

CHIRoPRACtoRs 

dr. linda M. Bocchichio 

105 lake Avenue South 

Nesconset 

979-9854 

dr. Raymond A. semente 


584-7722 

dr. Gregory R. thomaier 


584-8100 

true sport Care, llC 

62 lake Avenue South 

Nesconset 

584-True (8783) 

ClotHING 

J. Michaels Men’s shop 


686-5488 

eveNts / CluBs 

eNteRtAINMeNt 

Jack Ader’s Historic 911 

Flag Photo - own a piece 

of history on display at Tic 

Toc cafe through march 4, 

420 lake Ave. 

Nissequogue Golf Club 

21 golf club road 

584-7733 

Pave the way / Buy a 

Brick today. $75 per brick 

for SHSe. See page 16 

28th Annual 

st. James Chamber 

st. Patrick’s day Parade 

Saturday, march 17, 

1 p.m. along lake Avenue 

between Woodlawn and 

railroad Aves. 

exteRMINAtING 

scientific exterminating 


265-5252, Fax: 862-7272 

FINANCIAl 

edward Jones 

Investments 

scott Posner, CFP 


862-2020 

thomas P. Flanagan 

Independent Financial 

Planning 

584-0126 

Reliance Mortgage 

william J. Garthe 

Registered Mortgage Broker 


862-9000 

soundFront Asset 

Management 

Richard Masino 

584-2283 

synergy wealth strategies 

James verdi, CFP 

52 N. country rd., 

Smithtown 

961-5461 

FuNeRAl HoMes 

Branch Funeral Home 

190 e. main Street 

Smithtown 

724-9500 

st. James Funeral Home 


584-5200 

829 middle country road 

584-7200 

HeAltH/ FItNess 

energy Interactive 

Fitness Center 

(NeW locATioN) 


862-1737 

light Awakenings 

Meditation and Beyond 

724-9733 

Greco Physical therapy & 

sports Performance 

1st Tee Fitness Performance 

430-7 North country road 

686-6600 

Anne Marie lisa 

Certified Nutritional 

Counselor 

525-1045 

dr. lou Macolino 

Brain Core therapy 

24A Bellemead Avenue 

Smithtown 

656-3433 

Mercy’s Homemaker & 

Companion services 

584-2001 

Neighborhood Home Care 

741-3350 

steven Perline, lCsw 

Psychotherapist 

455-4067 

Prism 


686-5415 

shaolin self defense 

Centers 


617-5148 

simply Pilates 

87 e. main St., Smithtown 

979-4278 


Healthcare Center 

275 moriches road 

862-8000, ext. 105/106 

st. James Medical 

services 


584-6014 


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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 

superior Martial Arts 

733 middle country road 

862-1400 

HoMe IMPRoveMeNt 

Autonomousdesign 

22 Stonegate 

724-7726 

Busa & Co. 

General Contracting 

979-0447 

deBlasio Capo 

design Build 


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 

scotty’s Masonry 

265-4398, 872-1076 

st. James lumber 


584-5140 

vazac Contracting 

333 First Avenue - Suite 1 

584-7817 

INsuRANCe 

Allstate Insurance 

Glenn Marriott 

213-1A lake Avenue 

584-4800 

New york life Insurance 

lawrence Glazer 

576 Broad Hollow road 

melville 

391-3490 

state Farm Insurance 

Jim winter 


584-5929 

INteRIoR desIGN / 

deCoRAtING 

Creative windows 


366-0212 

Natalie weinstein design 

Associates and 

Home decorating Club 

176 Second Street 

862-6198, Fax: 862-7834 

JewelRy / CoINs 

st. James Jewelry shoppe 


862-6775 

lANdsCAPING 

Design / Maintenance 

Plants / lighting 

Competition tree service 

584-5575 

Hither Brook 

Nursery & Florist 


584-5252 

Homestead landscaping 

588-5296 

R.J.k. Gardens, Inc. 

862-7056 

strike Force landscaping 

382-9300 

lIquoR & wINe 

Grape Culture 


862-4727 

MusIC lessoNs 

drum lessons 

with John Miceli 

240-0690 or email: 

teachingdrums@yahoo.com 

Pets 

Grooming/supplies/ 

training 

the dog Chick 

Dog training & 

Rehabilitation Center 

425 North country road 

584-8800, 423-0690 (eves) 

st. James dog Grooming 

(NeW locATioN) 


862-7288 

terry’s Paw-fection 

532 route 25A 

686-5336 

PluMBING & HeAtING 

Falzone & son Plumbing 

862-6612 

Goldstar Plumbing, 

Heating & A/C 

88 railroad Avenue 

584-3839 

PRINtING & INvItAtIoNs / 

CARds 

Graphics du jour, ltd. 


862-9849 

ReAl estAte 

daniel Gale / sotheby’s 


584-6600 



862-7447 

Henrietta Homes 

& Properties 


862-6999 

liz Jongebloed 



862-7447, 903-0836 

Marianne koke 



584-6600, ext 206 

dave & Rowena Nedvin 

ReMax Beyond 

177 W. main Street 

Smithtown 

767-5221, 862-1100 

Reliance Real estate 


862-9000, Fax: 862-2881 

ReMax / Beyond 

177 W. main Street 

Smithtown 

862-1100 

denise voelker 



584-6600, ext 205 

RestAuRANts 

Catering / seafood 

Green Garden 

Chinese Restaurant 


584-4284, 862-8800 

Nicky G’s Pizza 


584-6367 

ocean’s Bounty seafood 


862-4228 

Patio Pizza 


862-7475 

voila! the Bistro 


584-5686 

sCHools / tutoRING / 

dAyCARe / CoNsultING 

Bridge College 

Consultants 

po Box 685, St. James 

516-662-1612 

Harbor Country day 

school 

17 Three Sisters road 

584-5555 

Imagination Pre-school 

Nicolls road, Stony Brook 

246-5269 


united Methodist Nursery 

532 moriches road 

584-9555 

village Presbyterian 

Pre-school 

175 east main Street, 

Smithtown 

724-9382 

stAtIoNeRy 

st. James stationery 


862-8735 

swIMMING Pools 

installation & service 

Power Pool Care 


979-pool 

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 

www.SearchingLongIslandNy.com 

William J. Garthe 

Listing Broker • Buying Broker 

villAge oF THe BrANcH – Beautiful 

expanded colonial set on flat wooded 1/2 

acre. lr, Fdr, large eik, den w/fireplace. 

master Suite w/home office, plus 3 large 

Brs. ig heated pool, large artist studio and 

enclosed porch. Alarm, multi zone sprinkler, 

cac, 2-car garage. 

HeAd oF THe HArBor – Splendid center 

Hall ranch with too many amenities to 

list, set on privately gated 2 acres located 

at the end of a cul-de-sac. pool/cabana, 

outdoor kitchen and putting green. 

www.SearchinglongislandNy.com. 

ST. JAmeS – 2-Story Stucco Single Family 

Home w/room for extended family. Accessory 

converted garage, well suited for 

horses on 1.1 acres. must see to appreciate. 

lAke grove – 2 Family Home on 1/3 

acre w/legal 2nd fl. apartment. Newer 

kitchen, fireplace, updated bath, hardwood 

floors, dual oil tanks, 200 amp. Finished 

basement w/ose. Taxes w/star $7,824. 

$28,800 gross rental yearly cash flow. 

ST. JAmeS – grand 4 Br colonial w/wrap 

around porch set on professionally landscaped 

3/4 acre property. large designer 

gourmet granite kitchen, great lr w/fireplace, 

Fdr, lg. sunroom w/fireplace. master 

suite w/sauna. lg. pond, ig gunite pool. 

oversized 2.5+ garage w/loft and enclosed 

breezeway to home. Too many amenities 

to list. A must see! 

ST. JAmeS – 3/Br, 2/Bath home on desirable 

street. lr, dr, kitchen on large lot. 

in-ground pool. Short sale, needs work 

and bank approval. 

ST. JAmeS – NeW To mArkeT. commercial 

Building located on lake Avenue. 

3,000 sq. ft. one or two stores. call to 

view. Asking price $840,000. 

ST. JAmeS commerciAl – 2 buildings, 

4 rentals - 3 retail, 1 residential on 1/4 acre. 

public parking across the street. pedestrian 

friendly. 2 retail spaces available. call 

for cap. 

For more information on these listings visit 

www.SearchingLongIslandNy.com 


ST. JAmeS commerciAl – 1.82 acre 

property presently used as lumber yard. 

owner open for proposals to purchase 

property and business. change of use investment 

w/present owner’s participation 

an option.

February 2012 Volume 25 Number 4 - Our Town | St. James, NY

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