February 2007 Volume 20 Number 4
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February 2007 Volume 20 Number 4
Our Town S •T • J •A •M •E •S FEBRUARY 2007 Volume 20 Number 4 Keeping you up to date on SALES, HAPPENINGS & PEOPLE In Our Town - St. James PUBLISHED MONTHLY Last month we teased Mother Nature with our cover... ...and She responded! It’s Here! –2– "Get Ziggy With It" Hey kids: IN SAINT JAMES Don't you think its about time that the great town of Saint James has its own mascot? It’s time we become independent and stand out! Well here is your chance to help the staff at Parties by Ziggy, Inc. design a mascot by entering “The Great St. James Mascot Contest"! TO ENTER ❶ ❷ Send Ziggy your idea and /or drawing on a letter size piece of white paper. (No similarities to any cartoon/tv characters. Can be a person or an animal.) We are looking for originality. Include in 50 words or less your original idea for a mascot that would best represent St. James. ❸ Family entries are welcome. ❹ Include your name, address and phone number. ➎ Ask Mommy/Daddy or your Guardian permission to enter. ❻ All ideas and designs become property of Parties by Ziggy, Inc. ❼ Entry Deadline is April 30, 2007. ❽ Contest winners will receive local gift certificates. SEND YOUR ENTRY TO: The Great St. James Mascot Contest c/o Parties by Ziggy, Inc. P.O. Box 191 Saint James, NY 11780-0191 Located in the hamlet of St. James, Parties by Ziggy, Inc. specializes in children's entertainment. We are not part of a chain of party places and we make every party personal. We have Clowns and a cast of 37 popular Costumed Characters. We offer Children's DJ/Karaoke Service & Food Servers. We provide Catering, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Hot Dogs and SnowKones. Craft Parties in your home or in an event center. Isn't it time you "Get Ziggy With it" and give us a call at 631-862-6729 www.partiesbyziggy.com Member of the St James Chamber of Commerce OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 –3– Our Town S T J A M E S • • • • I N T • • Ruth Garthe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor . . . . . Associate Editor Debra Vessa-Cleary Feature Writer I S I S S U E MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Penney’s North Country Car Care Center ......................4 AROUND TOWN St. Patrick’s Parade ..........6 & 95 Princess Tea Party......................8 St. Pat’s Corned Beef Dinner..................8 Salon-A-Thon Benefits St. James Resident ..................10 STAFF Robin Clark H William Garthe . . . . . . . Advertising Sales IN THE NEWS Suffolk County Boat Show ..............................................................16 Fundraiser for Dustin Manwiller ......................................................18 St. James Delegates Visit El Salvador ............................................34 OUR TOWN ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINTER GALA................24-27 – ST. JAMES – is a monthly publication produced exclusively for the people of St. James, Nissequogue and Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y. Call 862-9849 for Advertising & Copy Deadline OUR TOWN is mailed directly to every residence & business in the 11780 zip code area (6459 total copies mailed) St. James Post Office Permit #10 St. James, NY 11780 Published by Graphics du jour, Ltd. 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 Email: [email protected] POSTAL CORNER ................................................................................40 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Lisca Fundraising Gala ....................................................................42 STAC Happenings............................................................42, 44, 46-47 Smithtown Historical Society’s Naughty Night Out ......................48 Smithtown Performing Arts Center ................................................50 On Stage at Staller Center .......................................................... 52 Staller Center Free Concerts ..........................................................53 EDUCATIONAL ENTERTAINMENT E.C.S.S. Programs ..............................................................................54 Programs at the Library ......................................56-58, 60-62 , 64-65 HOME & GARDEN Design Ideas/Home Decorating Club......................................66-67 Realty Wise ......................................................................................68 Naturally Speaking......................................................................70-71 FINANCIAL SAVVY Money Matters ................................................................................72 Mortgage Matters ............................................................................74 Planning for the Future .................................................................. 76 EDUCATION / IN THE SCHOOLS............................................ 78, 80, 82 Not responsible for typographical errors. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or refuse to print editorial or advertising material deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image or unsuitable for its readers. Advertising is offered only to those who live in, or have a business in, St. James, Nissequogue or Head of the Harbor, or any business offering services not available in said area. SPORTS ................................................................................................ 84 Copyright © 2007 Graphics du jour, Ltd. All Rights Reserved OBITUARIES ....................................................................................97-98 HEALTH NOTES ................................................................................86-88 BEAUTY TIPS ....................................................................................90-91 CELEBRATIONS................................................................................92-94 POET’S CORNER ..................................................................................96 F.Y.I. ............................................................................................100-101 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING ........................................................ 102-103 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .................................................. 106-107 PLEASE NOTE: Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the MARCH edition of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2007 - 12 NOON. Distribution takes place on Wednesday, February 21, 2007. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 –4– M E R C H A N T S P O T L I G H T Penney’s North Country Car Care Center 545 North Country Road St. James, NY 11780 631-862-9663 by Debra Vessa-Cleary An empty milk bottle and a can of Sinclair motor oil sit on the shelf inside the newly renovated waiting room at Penney’s North Country Car Care Center. Memorabilia, some donated by local residents, offer a nostalgic backdrop against the modern automotive technology at this St. James service station, which was founded in 1912 by former owners. “This place has been here for as long as I can remember,” says John, a local St. James resident and businessman, “and it was tops with service then and it is now.” Brian Barton, a mechanic for over 22 years, and his wife Theresa took the service station over two years ago. Penney’s, which also houses a convenience store, offers emergency assistance, state inspections, and both foreign and domestic car expertise including computer diagnostics. The station is state certified and the mechanics are ASE certified. The station is authorized to perform extended warranty repairs and can also provide towing. “This place has been a St. James landmark ever since I was a kid,” says Brian. “I even worked here then, pumping gas. There is a certain pride that we have toward Penney’s that extends beyond our years here as owners. That’s one of the reasons we make it our business to go the extra mile to help our customers. We provide pick up and drop off service for customers. Our prices are very reaOUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 sonable, including gas, and as a family owned business we pride ourselves in our honesty. The reputation of Penney’s is important to us. We even make emergency road calls and if someone has a flat or can’t start their car at home – of course, we make house calls.” House calls? Of course. Penney’s North Country Car Care Center is open Monday through Saturday 7 a.m. to close. Gas is available between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. daily. For information or if you need assistance call 631-862-9663. Editor’s note: Debra Vessa-Cleary is a freelance writer who lives in St. James. –5– (631) 862-1100 556 North Country Road, St.James www.remax-beyond.com NISSEQUOGUE - $1,350,000 Traditional Colonial with h/w flrs, new kitchen, granite counters, large vaulted LR, fieldstone f/p, new windows, new burner, fin. basement, ose & beach rights. NISSEQUOGUE - $1,250,000 Huge Farm Ranch set on a quiet country lane with in-law suite, h/w floors, moldings,new burner, master bedroom on first floor. Backs preserve. HEAD OF HARBOR - $1,199,000 Large Farm Ranch with 7 BRs, 5.5 baths, on country lane. Fin. w/o basement, updated kitchen w/vaulted ceiling, IG heated pool & much more.. HEAD OF HARBOR - $1,475,000 Spectacular Farm Ranch with fabulous kitchen, beautiful builtins & moldings, f/p, updated MBR & bath, gunite pool, spa & waterfalls, impeccably maintained. REMAX Beyond welcomes Katherine Ferraro to our team NISSEQUOGUE - $1,250,000 Yablonski built home on private cul-de-sac, updated kitchen, new custom molding, 4 f/p’s, h/w floors, and new master bath. Must see! ST. JAMES - $945,000 Brick front Colonial on 1/2 acre in 17 home community with 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths & incredible amenity package. NISSEQUOGUE - $3,200,000 Elegant country estate set on 4 acres with 9 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 6 f/p’s, private road, magnificent ornate finishes, mooring and beach rights ST. JAMES - $789,000 New homes with 10’ ceilings, h/w floors, granite counter tops, s/s appliances, 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1/2 acre and full basement with ose. TAKE A TOUR @ WWW.ELDRIDGEGANG.COM OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 –6– A R O U N D T O W N Jack Aranco 2007 Grand Marshalls Kenneth J. and Elizabeth M. Maher. Morgan Shevlin Sean Culley Kaitlyn Devlin St. Patrick’s Day Parade Set for Saturday, March 17 by Kerry J. Maher Parade Chairperson At the start of the new year... we are dusting off our shamrocks and polishing pots of gold to get ready for the annual celebration of the St. James Chamber of Commerce’s 23rd St. Patrick’s Day Parade in St. James, on Saturday, March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day. The St. James Chamber is proud to announce the 2007 Grand Marshalls, Princesses and Princes for the Parade. Kenneth J. and Elizabeth M. Maher are the 2007 Grand Marshalls; along with Princesses, Kaitlyn Devlin and Morgan Shevlin, and Princes, Sean Culley and Jack Araneo. Nominations for Princes and Princesses are still being accepted. All nominations should be addressed to St. Patrick’s Day Parade Nomination, c/o Kerry Maher, 551 North Country Road, St. James, NY 11780. Boys and girls between the ages of 5 & 12 years of age are eligible to participate. Please include name, address, phone, a recent picture and general OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 information such as school, hobbies, etc. that the candidate is interested in. All civic and religious groups, athletic teams, clubs, organizations, musical groups, Boy and Girl Scout troops, dance studios, bands, that would like to march in the parade are encouraged and welcomed to participate. Please call 584-5200 to sign up. NEW FOR 2007 – We are looking for any children who would like to march in the parade in their Best Leprechaun Costume (best costume will receive an award). Families and friends are welcome to continue the festivities at the Irish Festival at Deepwells Farm County Park (Moriches Road and Route 25A in St. James) after the parade. For further information, call Kerry J. Maher, St. James Funeral Home, parade chairperson, at 584-5200. SEE YOU THERE!!! –7– When you look in the mirror do you Love what you see? Love yourself with a NEW you @ Tru Salon [The Real Urban Salon] NEW CLIENTS ONLY! (Mon.-Sat.) NEW HAIRCUT / $30 reg. $40-$45 NEW SINGLE PROCESS COLOR / $30 reg. $40-$43 Subject to consultation. Glazes not included. NEW CROWN LOWLIGHTS / $90 reg. $120 Subject to consultation. NEW MEN’S CUTS / $20 Stylist level only. ALL CLIENTS! (Mon.-Sat.) BLOW OUTS / $20 stylist level only NEW GLAZES / $30 MICRO MANI-PEDI EXPRESS/ $30 reg. $45 NEW YOU MAKEOVER complimentary with purchase of 3 pieces or more of any Aveda Make Up or other Aveda Product OUR EARLY GIFT TO YOU... Never too early for Mom’s Day! MOM & DAUGHTER MAKEOVER PACKAGE bumble and bumble. w w w. t h e t r u s a l o n . c o m 437-A N. COUNTRY RD. ST. JAMES / 631-584-2210 Stylist Haircut, stylist level Single Process Color or Glaze, Mini Make up & Mani-Pedi Express for both. $150 reg. $260 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 –8– A R O U N D T O W N Princess Tea Party at Deepwells on Saturday, March 3 You are invited to a PRINCESS TEA PARTY on Saturday, March 3, at 12:30 p.m. at Deepwells Mansion, Moriches Road and Route 25A in St. James. Princesses will enjoy a lovely lunch with Cinderella and Aurole, participate in craft projects “fit for a princess,” and take home a parting gift, generously donated by Arthur Krantz of PRC Industries in St. James. Mothers, grandmothers, aunts and friends will indulge in coffee, tea and pastries from Garguilos’s Bakery while the Princesses enjoy lunch catered by Parties by Ziggy, in one of the charming parlors in this historic house. The Princess Tea is a very special event for princesses 5-12 years of age. One adult may accompany more than one princess. To be assured of a reservation, call before February 24, as this event will fill up quickly, and seating is limited. Princesses/$25, Adults/$10. Discount prices for groups larger than 10 are available. Proceeds of this event will go to the Deepwells Historical Society to preserve this wonderful property. Deepwells Farm is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and is dedicated to the Suffolk County Historic Trust. For more information and to register, please call 584-8969. St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday, March 17 The Sherwood Brothers American Legion Hall, 95 Lake Avenue in St. James, is hosting a St. Patrick’s Day Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at 7 p.m. Donation of $5 per person is requested. For further information call 584-7746 or 584-9633. The Warmth of Home... Offering the Finest Health Care St. James Plaza Nursing Facility “Serving the Community for 30 Years” ❍ 24-Hour Professional Nursing Care ❍ Newly Renovated/Expanded Physical, Occupational and Speech Rehabilitation Services ❍ Intermediate, Skilled Long Term and Sub Acute Care ❍ Dedicated Dementia Unit ❍ Intermediate Short Term Rehabilitation ❍ IV Therapy Services ❍ Audiology, Dental, Podiatry, Ophthalmology and Psychology Services on Site ❍ Hospice and Respite Care ❍ Recreational and Therapeutic Activities ❍ Wound Care ❍ Unlimited Visitation Hours We Invite You to Visit Our Facility... When the Need Arises Contact Carol Smith - 862-8990 273 Moriches Rd., St. James, NY 11780 Licensed & Certified by N.Y.S. Dept. of Health (631) 862-8990 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Member A.H.C.A. –9– NEED A REASON TO GET TO THE GYM? BEFORE AFTER Check out what Allison has accomplished! Pounds Lost: Abdominal Inches Lost: Body Fat Lost: 18 6.75 7.9% You’re guided and motivated through EVERY workout. Catherine’s Total Fitness for Women 7 Flowerfield, St. James, NY 584-5467 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 10 – A R O U N D T O W N Sivana Salon Owner Nominated for NAHA Award A Reminder... Steven Melito, owner of Sivana Salon, 292 Lake Avenue in St. James, has been nominated for the North American Hair Dresser of the Year Award (NAHA). Five nominees are chosen from over 200 stylists all across the country. This is the Academy Awards of the hair dressing industry. Steven, not only trains his staff, but he is an educator at beauty schools and teaches around the world. We wish Steven good luck – but as you can see, he is a winner in St. James. For a consultation with Steven or any of his talented and creative stylists call Sivana Salon at 584-2408. PLEASE... help to remove snow from around the fire hydrants! YOUR SMILE SAYS A LOT ABOUT YOU. IF YOU LET IT. When you’re uncomfortable with your teeth, it’s easy to hold back. Fortunately, Invisalign’s advanced technology now lets you straighten your teeth invisibly. Hundreds of thousands of people already have discovered Invisalign. You can too. STRAIGHT TEETH ARE WITHIN YOUR REACH. Call for your free, no-obligation consultation. JAMES F. DONAHUE D.D.S.,PLLC MICHAEL E. SEGNINI D.D.S. Certified Invisalign Doctors 587 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5330 LEARN HOW TO SMILE AGAIN. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 11 – Happy s k’ St. Patric Day Hi! My name is Alec and I want to know why you insist on paying 25-50% more for less quality 400 LAKE AVENUE • ST. JAMES 584-3750 Family Owned & Operated Since 1979 Wa tc Du tch on h for P G th m You arad irl S e e ca e Fl t. P red n’t m oat.. at’s hai iss m . r! y SHIRTS ot ? G ots Sp Hi! My name is Jack and I go to St. James Elementary School. My daddy volunteers to help his neighbors . We want you as our customers! No jibberish here – just plain talk! 99¢ Always Just With incoming dry cleaning of $8.50 or more. SUPER OPEN MON.-FRI. 7 AM-7 PM SATURDAY 8 AM-6 PM SUNDAY 10 AM-3 PM ANY SINGLE GREEN ITEM 1/2 Price SAVINGS ONE PRICE, ONE SIMPLE WAY $2.94 PRE PAID PER PIECE PANTS, BLOUSES, BLAZERS, SKIRTS, SWEATERS, SPORT JACKETS Dutch Girl Cleaners Dutch Girl Cleaners With this coupon. Down slightly higher. With incoming dry cleaning order. Not valid with other offers. Good at St. James & Commack Only. Exp.3/20/07 With this coupon. Not valid with delivery service. Good at St. James & Commack Only. Exp. 3/20/07 400 LAKE AVENUE • ST. JAMES OPPOSITE WERNER GLASS Bay Shore 1200 Sunrise Hwy. Commack 120 Veterans Hwy. (Inside ShopRite in the Home Depot Shopping Plaza) (Inside King Kullen) 968-4110 Bohemia 1575 Lakeland Ave. 244-8077 543-5781 Lindenhurst 155 E. Sunrise Hwy. 884-0313 North Babylon 1365 Deer Park Ave. 586-8027 Selden 307 Middle Country Rd. Bridgehampton 2101 Montauk Hwy. 537-5138 West Babylon 555 Montauk Hwy. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 (Inside King Kullen) 696-7915 (Inside Stop & Shop) 321-3888 – 12 – A R O U N D T O W N Flag Service “Thank You” On behalf of Boy Scout Troop 7, “THANK YOU” for your contribution to our American Flag Service for 2006. Boy Scout Troop 7, from St. James, has been placing flags along Lake Avenue on PRESIDENT’S DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, FOURTH OF JULY, LABOR DAY, COLUMBUS DAY, VETERANS DAY and now SEPTEMBER 11TH PATRIOT DAY for about 45 years, and it is through the generosity of our area merchants that we have been able to continue this tradition. The Scouts receive community service for their involvement, while exhibiting the Scout Sprit, and pride and patriotism for their country. American Flag Service Participants Allstate Insurance/Holst Atmos Coins and Cards Avenue Cleaners Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. Broderick Associates, James L. Donahaue, DDS Dowling Brothers Autobody Eddies Power Equipment Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s Janice L. Gillespie, DDS Good Year Auto Service Henrietta Homes & Properties Lake Avenue Delicatessen LaVan Upholstery Mercep Meats North Country Family Physicians (Dr. Milligan) Our Town / Reliance Real Estate Pat’s Place Hair Salon Patio Pizza The Pleasant Inn Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate Terrence M. Quinn, Esq. 7-Eleven (Lake Ave & Rte. 25A) Dr. Raymond Semente, Chiro. Joseph Sgroi, CPA Spages Pharmacy St. James Lumber State Farm Insurance/Jim Winter Dr. Gregory Thomaier, Chiro. Drs. O’Brien & Thompson Tic Toc Café Werner Glass & Mirror Yours Truly Hair Design It’s not too late to participate this year. For further information, call Steve O’Donnell at 584-7072. Dr. Roxanne G. Carfora - Medical Director Margaret E. Kabacinski - NYS Lic. Aesthetician Skin Care With Your Health in Mind for for Cellulite as seen on and Oprah The View Now is t Laser Hair Removal Timeh..e. and Spider Vein Removal Get ready for the summer NOW! Other Services: Laser Hair Removal • Superior Facials and Skin Care Products • Removal of Unwanted Leg Veins Mineral Makeup: Color, Protect and Correct 353 Veterans Memorial Highway, Commack, New York 11725 • 631-864-1491 www.skinsolutionsplus.com OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 13 – OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 14 – I N T H E N E W S Salon-A-Thon Held to Benefit St. James Resident Mary Beth Bjertnes Thirteen members of the staff at Enchante Salon & Day Spa, 220-1 West Main St. in Smithtown held a Salon-a-Thon on Sunday, February 11, 2007, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. to benefit lifelong St. James resident Mary Beth Bjertnes. Mary Beth, a wife and mother of two, underwent surgery to remove a benign brain tumor in June 2006. The tumor was caused by radiation she received 30 years earlier while in treatment for leukemia as a child. In October her head began to swell up with spinal fluid, which has necessitated the need for a second surgery. Mary Beth, a/k/a Mary Beth Debus by her friends from her 1983 Smithtown High School East class, is on leave from her job as a lunch monitor in the Smithtown School District. With the loss of income and the additional costs associated with the surgery Mary Beth was “just overwhelmed” by the Salon-a-Thon organized by Christine Reinhart Fitzpatrick, an Enchante hairsylist and family member. The Salon was totally booked for the event, and with the special reduced prices for the benefit, everyone was happy. Many businesses wanted to help out and donated a myriad of items that were raffled off including a 42” Plasma TV by an anonymous donor. Services offered for the benefit included cuts, manicures, facials, lip & eyebrow waxing and Reiki healing. The staff at Enchante donated their time and the salon donated all the materials. SPECIAL THANKS to these generous merchants who helped to make this event such a success: JKL Montessori School Teeth Whitening by Nicholas Laudati, D.D.S. Fitness Together, Smithtown Ladies Workout Express Bodies in Action, Inc. H2O Restaurant Casa Rustica La Familia Restaurant Love My Shoes Diamond Bee Jewelers, St. James RELAX... •• ST. JAMES OIL CHANGE, LUBE & FILTER • • • • • LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC. New Luxurious Stretch Limousines Featuring TV, Bar, Stereo With Oil Change “Non-Smoking” Limousines & Sedans Available. Coupon must be presented before oil change MOST CARS • EXPIRES 3/20/07 SHOP HOURS: M-F. 8 AM-5:30 PM, SAT 8-5 Enjoy The Ride! Weddings Airports Piers Atlantic City Theatres • Concerts • Sporting Events TIRE ROTATION WE DO NYS INSPECTIONS MARY BETH BJERTNES PO BOX 198 ST. JAMES, NY 11780-0198 “FOR ANY AND ALL OCCASIONS” 584-5798 5.00 Off 1/2 Price If you would like to help, please send your donation to: NOEL’S RT. 25A & MORICHES RD., ST. JAMES $ Wella Corporation St. James Colonial Deli Johnnies Subside Solitros Deli St. James 7-Eleven Cool Beanz, St. James St. James Pasta Laura’s Basket House, St. James Lake Avenue Deli, St. James Garguilo’s Bakery, St. James Dairy Barn, St. James Gold’s Gym Smithtown Bagels Bally’s Fitness Center Danielle LaBarbera was the winner of the grand prize, a 42” Plasma TV. ALL the proceeds, which totaled $8,258, were donated to Mary Beth. At presstime Mary Beth was scheduled for her second surgery on February 15, 2007. We hope all went well and that she is on the road to recovery. qey 584-6007 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 RELAX... ENJOY THE RIDE! – 15 – Henrietta Homes AND PROPERTIES, INC. 328 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780 • 862-6999 Diagonally across from the St. James Post Office ST. JAMES. New to market! Superb Richie Court location! 4 BR, 3 bath Colonial with lovely 1st floor 1BR apt. for mom! Quality built! $599,000. ST JAMES. 3 BR, 2 bath Ranch with huge added rear greatroom with fireplace. Gorgeous new granite/cherry kitchen. Finished basement w/OSE. $439,990. ST JAMES. New to market! Exclusive Damin Park area! DIAMOND 4BR 2.5 bath Ranch! Flat .55 acre with IGP! Hurry! $719,000. ST JAMES. North of 25A - Point of Woods! 5 BR, 3.5 bath diamond Colonial! Gorgeous granite kitchen, manicured flat .84 acre w/IGP. $1,100,000. SMITHTOWN. Diamond 3 BR, 2 bath Ranch. Top of the line everything! Just unpack your bags! Good taxes too! $449,000. ST. JAMES. Gorgeous custom built young Victorian Ranch! Gleaming floors, bright sunroom, superb half acre. $759,000. ST JAMES. Under construction! 5 BR, 3 bath Victorian on flat .66 acre. Super "St. James proper" location. $1,179,000. ST. JAMES. Pristine 4 BR 2.5 bath Cape. Det. 2 car garage with walkup loft/studio. Lovely Hillside Ave. location! $499,000. ST. JAMES. North of 25A. Classic Center Hall Colonial. 4 BRs, 2.55 baths, big rooms, nice flat .51 acre. $549,000. ST. JAMES. Our exclusive! Newly built Colonial! Gorgeous kitchen, large great room, FP, CAC, lovely brick patios. $679,000. NISSEQUOGUE. 5 BR, 3 bath Classic Colonial. Tremendous granite kitchen, maid’s qtrs., flat 2+ acres with IGP. $1,275,000. ST JAMES. Want to be in your own business? We have commerical properties both for sale and for lease. Call us! We can halp make your dreams a reality! 862-6999. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 16 – I N T H E N E W S Suffolk County Boat Show Set for March 2-4 Boaters enjoy the escape from daily life that boating provides and the opportunity to spend time outdoors with family and friends. Whether it is a short day trip or an extended vacation, boating is an activity that people can enjoy no matter where they live, since nearly all Long Island boaters live less than 1/2 hour from a navigable body of water. If you are a boater or a would -be boater, the Suffolk County Boat Show drops anchor at the Suffolk County Community College Sports and Exhibition Complex on March 2-4. Show times are Friday, 4-9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Admission is $10/adults; $8/seniors and children. Parking is free. For additional information call (516) 598-7399. FREE Adult Ed Classes – All Are Welcome Smithtown Central School District’s Adult Basic Education Center is offering FREE day and evening classes at the NYA Annex Joseph M. Barton District Building, 26 New York Avenue in Smithtown. The program consists of English as a Second Language (ESL), High School Equivalency (HSE), Citizenship, Senior Citizen Basic Computer classes, Computer Assisted Literacy classes, and Career Counseling. Registration for NEW students will be held on February 26, 27, 28 and March 1, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-12 noon (days); and 7-9 p.m. (evenings). Smithtown residency is not required, classes are open to all Suffolk County residents. Call 382-2181 for further information or go to their website at www.smithtown.k12.ny.us TheAntiques, Yellow Cottage Accessories & Gifts for you and your home Welcome Spring! Colorful Florals & Gifts Cottage Style Furniture Vintage Linens • Quilts Ironstone • Pottery • Americana 415 No. Country Road St. James, NY 11780 631-584-5776 located on 25A - 1/4 mile east of woodlawn ave. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Open Tuesday to Saturday 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday 12 noon-5:00 p.m. – 17 – Villa Sorrento RESTAURANT & CATERERS “Come Taste The Experience” OPEN 7 DAYS • SERVING LUNCH & DINNER ❖ CATERING Your Full Service Personal Party Planners • Corporate Events • Tent Weddings * Backyard Barbecues • Family Gatherings • Pharmaceutical Meetings • Cocktail Parties On Premises Party Rooms Available ❖ • 631-265-9865 • 823 Middle Country Road, St. James, NY 11780 www.VILLASORRENTO.com ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS ACCEPTED • PROPER ATTIRE OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 18 – I N T H E N E W S Dustin Manwiller... Fighting For His Life by Phyllis Lader Reprinted with permission from the Smithtown News, February 8, 2007. Twenty-three year-old Dustin Manwiller has been in a coma since a near-fatal Thanksgiving morning car crash fractured the base of his skull and caused a multitude of other injuries. After many dark days, there are now some positive signs that Dustin, a 2001 graduate of Commack High School, may finally emerge from his coma. On Monday, February 5, he was transferred from Stony Brook University Hospital to Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw, New York, which specializes in treating traumatic brain injuries and has a specialized coma stimulation program. “He’s had several really good days in a row. He held his head up when the physical therapist came and opened his eyes, but he doesn’t look at you,” said his dad, Ken Manwiller, a photographer who owns Laurie Studios, formerly of St. James and now in Centereach. Getting Dustin medically stable enough to be transferred to Helen Hayes Hospital and getting the insurance company to OK the rehab hospital was a huge hurdle, he said. At Helen Hayes, his son will get three hours of therapy a day. Dustin, an assistant store manager at Blockbuster and Culinary Academy of Long Island student, was driving home from a friend’s house at 3:30 a.m. Thanksgiving morning when, just four blocks from his Centereach home, he lost control of his Hyundai Tiburon on wet roads and crashed into a utility pole. “He was coming home to get some sleep before getting up to help his mom make Thanksgiving dinner,” said Mr. Manwiller. “He had made creme brulée and was making other things. There were 22 or 23 people who were supposed to be here for Thanksgiving.” Dustin suffered a fracture to the base of his skull, multiple facial fractures, a broken clavicle and scapula, two collapsed lungs, torn ligaments in the left knee, St. James Nail Studio Certified & Licensed Cosmeticians & Nail Technicians and a deep laceration in his right calf. In addition, “he has broken bones in both ears and his right eye has some damage to his optic nerve,” said Mr. Manwiller, adding that it is not yet known if Dustin can hear or how badly his eyesight has been impacted. The 75 days since the accident “have been a roller-coaster ride. Every time we thought he was getting stable, something else would crop up,” said Mr. Manwiller, who credits the surgical ICU and medical ICU teams at Stony Brook University Hospital with saving his son’s life. “The nurses and doctors are absolutely fantastic,” he said. “They not only care for the patient, they continued on page 20 St. James Dog Grooming Enjoy our quality services and a Free Cup of Tic Toc coffee! WINTER SEASONAL SPECIAL OPEN 7 DAYS 25% OFF ALL SERVICES with coupon • Expires 4/30/07 426 Lake Ave., St. James • 584-4306 NO CAGE – JUST KINDNESS $3 OFF By App’t Only – Tues.-Sat. 425 N. 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Four weeks after his accident, Dustin was transferred to St. Johnland Nursing Center in Kings Park, which has a coma stimulation program. But when his fever almost immediately spiked up to 107 degrees and his blood pressure dropped, he was rushed back to the Stony Brook University Hospital Emergency Room. “They had to raise his blood pressure and, to do that, they had to raise his heart rate. But his heart rate went up to about 165 beats a minute, and there was a good chance that his heart wouldn’t make it. It took eight hours before his heart rate started coming down and he was out of immediate danger,” said Mr. Manwiller, noting that, for Dustin’s loved ones, this ordeal might even have been more traumatic than the initial accident. There were other setbacks along the way, but none as dangerous as that one. Now that Dustin has recovered from his other injuries and is medically stable, Mr. Manwiller, his wife Kathie, and daughters Liz, 37, and Corryn, 24, are hopeful that the staff at Helen Hayes will be successful in helping him regain consciousness. Once they do, “he will have a lot of needs that we don't even know about yet,” said Mr. Manwiller. To help Dustin with any future needs, and help facilitate his recovery so he can go on to continue his culinary studies and realize his dream of owning a sports bar with very good food, the Testaverde Fund for Spinal Cord Injury, Inc. is sponsoring a “Dustin’s Dream” fundraiser, Sunday, March 11 at 3 p.m. at Mulcahy’s Pub and Music Hall, 3232 Railroad Avenue, Wantagh. The event will feature food, live music and sports raffles. Donation is $25 per person (checks LONGO’S LANDSCAPING, INC. 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May not be combined with any other offer. Offer valid until 3/20/07 – 24 – W I N T E R G A L A St. James Chamber’s Winter Gala was Wonderful! St. James Chamber members and invited guests enjoyed the Chamber’s annual Winter Gala held at the Nissequogue Golf Club on Saturday, January 20, 2007. This year’s entertainment, Sound Chaser, kept the party hopping and the dance floor crowded. With great food and wonderful company, the evening was a huge success. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 25 – W I N T E R G A L A continued on following page OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 26 – W I N T E R G A L A OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 27 – W I N T E R G A L A photos by William J. Garthe If you are interested in joining the St. James Chamber of Commerce, contact newly elected president Dr. Marc Taczanowski at 584-8763 or call the Chamber phone, 584-8510, and leave a message. Mark Your Calendar! q q R.J.K. 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To register for the following trips fill out the form from Adult Education you received by mail from the Smithtown School District or go to www.smithtown.k12.ny.us, click on ADULT EDUCATION or call 3822090 for additional information. – HAPPY SPRING SCHEDULE: Broadway shows have limited tickets available “A Chorus Line” Saturday Matinee, March 10 Cost: $130 Bus Departs: 10 a.m. Returns Approx: 7 p.m. Enjoy this great revival of the longest running show on Broadway. “Mamma Mia” Wednesday, Matinee, March 28 Cost: $91 Bus Departs: 10 a.m. Returns Approx: 7 p.m. The infectious music of ABBA provides the framework for a tromp through the preparations of an unusual wedding. “Wicked” Wednesday, Matinee, March 28 NEW YEAR Cost: $130 Bus Departs: 10 a.m. Returns Approx: 7 p.m. This spellbinding musical is the untold story of the Witches of Oz – Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda, the Good Witch. A Day In New York City Wednesday, April 25 Cost: $30 Bus Departs: 10 a.m. Returns Approx: 7 p.m. Do whatever strikes your fancy – shop, take a tour on the Gray Line, visit a museum, enjoy the sights and sounds of the city as spring hits the air. Three dropoff spots: Broadway and 34th, 47th and 57th Streets. One pick-up spot (approx: 5:15 p.m.) will be designated by bus operator. continued on page 32 2007 ST. JAMES MEDICAL SERVICES, PC 487 Lake Avenue, Saint James, New York 11780 631-584-6014 is proud to announce EMRICK R. MILLIGAN, M.D. has been newly designated as an AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL MEDICAL EXAMINER in addition to status as SENIOR F.A.A. AVIATION MEDICAL EXAMINER Dr. Milligan’s other achievements include: Board Certified Family Medicine Specialist • Fire Department Surgeon Medical Director and Consultant to Knox School, Stony Brook School and Suffolk Community College Smithtown School District Physician PRACTICE CURRENTLY OPEN TO NEW PATIENTS OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – – 31 – ✦ St. James Kitchens & Cabinetry ✦ A division of DEBLASIO CAPO designbuild 213 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780 Phone: 631.686.5065 • Fax: 631.686.5066 • email: [email protected] We would like to announce a beautiful new Kitchen and Bath Design Showroom in St. James. St. James Kitchens & Cabinetry. We are presently displaying a full line of Shrock, Decora, as well as Custom Cabinetry by Ledgewood. Stop by our new showroom and say hello. 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Programs are oriented toward all individuals who are interested in learning more about the world, society and themselves. You are invited to take advantage of the many opportunities the Smithtown Central School District offers. Have fun while you continue on your quest for lifelong learning. For more information on Adult Continuing and Basic Education see the district brochure that was mailed to all residents or go to www.smithtown.k12.ny.us, click on DEPARTMENTS, then click on ADULT EDUCATION. You must be at least 18 years or older to register for adult education classes and trips. Some classes offer a senior citizen discount (60+). Classes will be held at Smithtown High School East & West, Great Hollow and Nesaquake Middle Schools, Nesconset, St. James and Smithtown Elementary Schools and New York Avenue. Both day and evening classes are offered. For additional information call 382-2090. Special Events and Day Trips for Adults continued from page 30 Central Park Walking Tour Tuesday, May 22 Cost: $40 Bus Departs: 9 a.m. Returns Approx: 6 p.m. Enjoy Central Park for a walking tour guided by the Park Nature Conservancy. You will have time on your own for lunch and a visit to the Metropolitan Museum OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 of Art. Pick-up will be at the Museum. Cost includes transportation and park guides. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Rain or shine. – 33 – Come See Us for Good Quality Old Fashioned Service PENNEY’S North Country Car Care Center 545 ROUTE 25A, ST. JAMES, NY 11780 862-9663 Family Owned & Operated • Brian & Theresa Barton st LUBE, OIL & FILTER utomotive Speci A r ali u o Y $ Up to 5 Qts of Oil (Syn. Oil & Cart. 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Salvadorans in the U.S. send remittances to their families, a staggering figure of $2 billion, representing 17% of El Salvador’s Jennifer Huntley (center) at pre school program in rural El Salvador. economy. Save the Children has worked in El Salvador since 1979 imple- Gift Certificates Available Nails & Spa • MANICURES • SPA PEDICURES • • TIPS • WRAPS • MASSAGE • • ACRYLIC NAILS • WAXING • FREE menting programs designed to make the economy self-sustaicontinued on page 36 584-7771 254 LAKE AVE, ST. JAMES (Next to Patio Pizza) MON.-FRI. 9:30-7:30 SAT. 9:30-7 OPEN SUNDAY 10-6 Closed Tuesdays eqyt PARAFIN WAX With Any Manicure MASSAGE With Any Manicure or Pedicure OFFER NOT TO BE COMBINED. WITH COUPON ONLY • EXP. 3/20/07 OPEN SUNDAYS!!!! OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 35 – DeBarbieri Associates, Inc. Your Real Estate Professionals Since 1960 406 NO. COUNTRY RD. ST. 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This is more than direct aid said Ms. Huntley. “It’s an old saying, give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” Delegates visited programs in rural villages built on the slopes of active volcanoes. In this densely populated area houses are primitive, constructed from corrugated tin and adobe, and while extension cords have been rigged to bring electricity to some homes, there is no running water or indoor plumbing. Here most live and work on coffee plantations. Children help by carrying food or water to their parents, putting down fertilizer or watering the plants. In these communities Early Childhood Development programs are critical. Formal school does not begin until the first grade and the transition is often difficult. The highest drop out rate is in the first year of school. Delegates joined teachers trained by Save the Children in hands-on activities and songs to help these young children want to learn. Mrs. Sperber said, “We take it for granted that our children go to kindergarten, that they will finish school.” An important part of this program too is a daily nutritional snack. In another village, delegates Beth Sperber with teen micro finance group in El Salvador. received a warm welcome from are mothers like you,” Ms. teenagers who proudly demonHuntley told the women. “These strated their successful micro are problem solving skills, the finance programs. One group ran kinds of things we try to teach our a bakery, delivering bread and own children.” In this communisweet cakes on bicycles throughty where children help work in out the hillside villages. Others the coffee plantation a new playmake and sell handicrafts from ground was a special gift from local materials. Equally important Save the Children. as small business skills, these The poverty was a sobering teens set their goals and plan for experience for delegates. “Now their futures. “It gives them a real we understand … why they come alternative to picking coffee or to America. We are seeing the joining gangs,” said Mrs. Sperber. first link in that chain,” said Ms. After a volcanic eruption in Huntley. 2005, followed by Hurricane Save the Children’s programs Stan, Save the Children helped offer another way. Through eduvillagers rebuild houses and cation and economic developlatrines. Then, they helped them ment El Salvador could have a set up an Emergency Response better future. They are bright peoProgram to deal with the psychople, and hardworking. 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Defensive driving classes for all ages are offered Purim Carnival Set for Sunday, March 4 A Purim Carnival will be held at Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge, on Sunday, March 4 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fun for all ages. Games, prizes, Chinese auction and more. FREE admission. Call the temple office for directions at 7245807. to the community at Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge. Classes will be held on Wednesdays, March 21 and March 28, both evenings from 710 p.m. For fees, registration and further information, please call the temple office at 631-7245807. College Degree Info Session for Busy Adults SUNY Empire State College will hold a public information session at the Hauppauge Unit of Empire State College, located in the New York State Office Building, Room 1A11, 250 Veterans Memorial Highway on Wed., February 28 at 6 p.m. Faculty members from Empire State College will be on hand to answer questions about how you, as a busy adult, can earn an associate or bachelor’s degree through a unique program of guided independent study. The sessions are open to the public without charge. Please call (631) 360-1215 for more information and to pre-register. In addition, if you are a working adult interested in a master’s program, but are unable to attend weekly classes, you can obtain information on the college’s new M.B.A. program or its master’s programs in business and labor, social policy or the new master of arts in liberal studies by calling 800-847-3000 or visit their web site: www.esc.edu/grad. 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Pianist Dejan Lazic will appear at the LISCA benefit on the eve of his solo debut in Lincoln Center’s Great Performers’ Series. The New York Times hailed his performance as “full of poetic, shapely phrasing and vivid dynamic effects that made this music sound fresh, spontaneous and impassioned.” He has appeared on the stages of Europe’s major concert venues and festivals and has a large following in the Fair East where he returns in 2008 for an engagement with the Sapporo Symphony. Tickets for the Gala, which include the concert, cocktail hour and a gourmet dinner, are $100. For additional information or to reserve tickets, call Martina Matkovic at 751-2743. Jazz in the Living Room at the Mills Pond House The Smithtown Township Arts Council invites you to come listen or participate in a jazz improvisation jam at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A in St. James, with L.I. musician Ranny Reeve. After a series of Jazz in the Living Room jazz improvisation jam sessions, in which audience members are A group performance concert where improv session participants will show off their talents will be held on Friday, June 15 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free for participants and $5 for listeners. invited to participate, there will be a concert in which participants demonstrate their improvisation skills. Improvisation sessions will be held on Fridays, March 30, April 27 and and May 18 at 7:30 p.m. Admission is free for listeners and $5 for those who play in the jam session. 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The Smithtown Township Arts Council is conducting a Poster Contest – “This store has the best....” – which will be held in conjunction with their Youth Art Showcase 2007 exhibit at the Mills Pond House Gallery, 660 Route 25A in St. James. STAC invites all Suffolk County youth to design posters for Suffolk County businesses. Students may choose any business within their community to highlight the quality of goods and services they appreciate. Choose your family’s favorite pizza place, insurance company, deli, hair salon, etc. and use your creativity to tell others why they should go there too. STAC will laminate posters to be displayed in the businesses illustrated, in the gallery and on their website www.stacarts.org. The contest is open to any student in grades K-12, who is a Suffolk County resident. Any poster displaying negative messages will not be displayed or included in the contest. All work must be original, no copies. Posters may be created in marker, crayon, colored pencil, paint, or any other medium that dries flat. Poster size must be 18 inches by 24 inches and must include the establishment’s name, address and phone number. To have work considered for entry into the exhibition, you must email entry form information, along with the business’ name, address and phone number to [email protected]. All posters following guidelines will be displayed at businesses and copies of posters at the Mills Pond House Gallery. Poster entry deadline is April 13, 2007. Please visit the STAC website at www.stacarts.org for entry form. Information on the form includes entrant’s name, address, phone, email, age, grade, art teacher, school district and name and location of business. For additional information contact STAC at 862-6575. You are invited to visit! In independent schools, the choice is yours - truly. Open House Wednesday, March 7, 2007 9:30am - 11:00am Merit Scholarship Saturday, March 10, 2007 Open to students entering 6th grade Please call to register by March 7, 2007 Harbor Country Day School Preschool through Grade 8 17 Three Sisters Road, St. James, NY 11780 631.584.5555 • www.harborcountrydayschool.org Where Tomorrow’s Leaders Are Developing Today OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 45 – THE BEST BAGEL IN TOWN... Come See Why Everyone’s Talking! BAGEL PARADISE PHONE: Cafe 584-8153 z Join Us For Celebrate St. Pat’s Day z FAX: 584-7324 zz CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE WITH OUR Fresh Green Bagels, z Mini Bagels BAKER’S DOZ. GREEN BAGELS AND OUR FAMOUS $5.99 Pick-up Only 1 Coupon Per Customer • Exp. 3/18/07 z Not to be combined with other offers Irish Soda Bread • • CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS • • Confirmations • Communions • Corporate Affairs • Large or Small Affairs Fish Platters • Bagel Platters • Cookie Platters • Full Hot Menu Lunch Special p 1/4 lb. American Cheese $ 1/4 lb. Bologna 1/4 lb. 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Public audiences are invited to attend the Opening Reception from 2-4 p.m., which will feature the musical talents of Smithtown High School East pianists Lucas and Alexander Spangher. In addition to piano, Lucas and Alexander are also accomplished cello and bass players. Both were selected to play at Saratoga this response of artists to this exhibition demonstrates the timeliness of an exhibition that deals with women and their pursuits. A WOMAN’S HANDS will run through March 24 at the Mills Pond House Gallery, 660 Route 25A, St. James. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12 noon-5 p.m. Visit www.stacarts.org for further information or call 631862-6575. summer and both are first chair players in Long Island String Festival Association A WOMAN’S HANDS seeks to present the works of artists who, taking the hands of their subject, focus on the intersection of a woman’s work and women’s history. The artists in this exhibit used a variety of media including drawing, painting and sculpture to focus on the practices of women, from the role of the mother, to artisans from around the world. The overwhelming Openings Still Available for Winter Art Classes Smithtown Township Arts Council is now accepting registrations for their winter art classes. A variety of classes for children and adults will be offered in throughout the year, with classes, designed to reach aspiring artists from age three through adult. All classes are designed to encourage children and adults to explore their creative selves. Call 862-6575 to request a brochure and additional information. All classes are held at the Mills Pond House, 660 Route 25A, in St. James. continued o facing page THE UNIQUE BOUTIQUE 584-7974 Bringing back the Professional Nail Salon Nail Techs you can communicate with! 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WINTER ADULT CLASSES ALL AGES Beginner Knitting Workshop with Gabrielle Moisan Saturdays: 3:15-5 p.m. Session 4: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 Ages: 8-adult Fee: $90 Class Fee + $15 Materials Fee This is a great class for family time! Grandmas, bring your grandkids. Girlfriends, bring your boyfriends. Mom and daughter bonding. Not part of a pair? No worries! Everyone is welcome to this fun and creative workshop. Egg Decorating with Jill Amorosano Saturday, 3/10 Age: 6-9 Sunday, 3/11 Age: 10-16 Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Fee: $40 Class Fee + $12 Materials Fee We will create a Ukrainian egg while learning about its origin and use of symbols. We will decoupage and make a version of a Faberge egg. continued on page 104 see your kitchen come back to Life Make Floral Bouquet Cup Cakes with The Baking Coach Monday, 3/12 10 a.m.-12 noon Fee: $20 Class Fee + $10 Materials Fee Create a beautiful floral bouquet with cup cakes. WINTER CHILDREN’S CLASSES Arts and Crafts Preschool with Gabrielle Moisan Saturdays: 10 a.m.-12 noon Session 3: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 Age: 3-5 Limit: 6 Fee: $100 Class Fee + $10 Materials Fee Preschoolers will love this gluey, painty, smushy art class with discovery around every corner! This class is parent optional. Make Floral Bouquet Cup Cakes with The Baking Coach Saturday, 3/10 Age: 5-8 9-11 a.m. Age: 9-12 11:15 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Age: 13-18 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: $20 Class Fee + $10 Materials Fee Create a beautiful floral bouquet with cup cakes. BATHS • SIDING • DECKS • KITCHENS • WINDOWS TRIM WORK • REFINISHED BASEMENTS • INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DOORS YOUR HOMETOWN HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANY! We live and work in Saint James. $50 OFF $100 OFF $500 OFF Any Service of $500 or more JBLHOMEIMPROVEMENT Any Service of $1000 or more JBLHOMEIMPROVEMENT Any Service of $5000 or more JBLHOMEIMPROVEMENT 631-584-0136 631-584-0136 631-584-0136 With this coupon. 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Tickets to the Naughty Night Out will to benefit the Smithtown Historical Society and are $125 per person, which also includes $200 in casino money. Please send your name, address, phone and email along with your check made payable to the Smithtown Historical Society; mail to: Smithtown Historical Society Naughty Night Out, 5 North Country Road, Smithtown NY 11787. For further information, call 265-6768 or visit their website at www.smithtownhistorical.org. Starts Sunday March 11 Laura’s Basket House Lake Village Delicatessen 454 LAKE AVE., ST. JAMES, NY 11780 Stop In & Enjoy Our Delicious CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE Gifts for All Occasions... CATERING Custom Made Gift Baskets WoodWick Candles Handmade Items Greeting Cards Personalized Items Candles • Religious Items for Confirmations, Communions, Sweet 16s $5 Off Phone: 584-5780 Any One Item with this ad Exp. 3/20/07 430-07 North Country Road St. James, NY 11780 Fax: 584-7271 LIFE PORTRAITS pencil renderings Darlene Losordo 584-8522 631-361-7000 [email protected] OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 49 – Get Creative! at Vickers Gallery Customize your own personal collage. Bring us your photos and let’s create! Design any name, any shape. The ideas are endless. Decorative mats starting as low as $29! Metal Framed Collages $89! 50% Off Sale on Many Gift Items Winter Clearance Sale... Making room for new Spring Inventory! Come in and see us. (1/4 mile west of Lake Avenue) 464 Rte. 25A, St. James, NY 11780 631-862-8550 www.vickersgallery.com OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 50 – A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T On Stage at Smithtown Performing Arts Center The Smithtown Performing Arts Center, located at 2 East Main Street in Smithtown, brings professional live entertainment to our backyard at affordable prices. Ticket prices range from $22$30, group rates available. Call the box office at 724-3700 for reservations. 2007 SEASON PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE March 3-25, 2007 FOREVER PLAID The New York musical comedy hit Forever Plaid is the deliciously funny and charming story of “The Plaids,” a classic 1950s allmale singing group, who were killed in a car crash on their way to their first big gig! Tickets: $26-$30 March 31-April 29, 2007 FIDDLER ON THE ROOF Ukrainian milkman Tevye clings desperately to the old Jewish traditions while all around him the world changes, day by day. His three daughters marry men he considers more and more unacceptable, and the ruling Russian government’s antiSemitism threatens to drive him from his home. Tickets: $26-$30 May 12 - June 3, 2007 STEEL MAGNOLIAS The stage version of the 1989 award-winning film about the funny, touching and eternal bonds of six Southern women and their families. Tickets: $24.-$28 June 16-July 22, 2007 OKLAHOMA! The story of cowboy Curly McLain and his romance with farmer girl Laurey Williams. Their love is challenged by Laurey’s threatening farmhand, Jud Fry, and much of the play follows the contest between Curly and Jud for Laurey’s affections. A comic subplot follows Laurey’s friend, Ado Annie Carnes and her onagain/off-again relationship with cowboy Will Parker. Tickets: $26-$30 August 4-September 9, 2007 JOSEPH and the AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT In this retelling of the Biblical story, Joseph is a handsome young man who is his father’s favorite child, able to interpret dreams, and the bearer of an amazing coat. Tickets: $26-$30 Sept. 22-Oct. 21, 2007 SWEENEY TODD Benjamin Barker, alias Sweeney Todd, returns to London after being deported to find out what happened to his wife and child at the hands of Judge Turpin. When he learns of their terrible fate he joins fortunes with Mrs. Nellie Lovett, the baker downstairs from his barbershop, and sets out to seek revenge. Tickets: $26-$30 Subscription plans available at substantial savings. Call the box office at 724-3700 more information. Become a member and save with additional benefits. Annual membership is $75 and a lifetime membership is $300. Benefits include additional 10% discount continued on page 104 Cat Food Needed at Little Shelter Please help provide for impoverished pets! Call Today & Take Advantage of our EARLY BIRD SPECIALS! Established 1979 Little Shelter is in desperate need of large bags of dry cat food! Our supply is completely depleted and we need more to distribute to impoverished families who are part of our ASK program next weekend. We will accept any brand, but do prefer bags 20 lbs. or larger. We will also gratefully accept dry dog food, and canned dog and cat food. You can bring your donations to us during the hours of 1-7 p.m. weekdays and 12 noon- 5 p.m. on weekends. Thank You from LITTLE SHELTER ANIMAL RESCUE 33 Warner Rd., Huntington, NY 11743 368-8770 www.littleshelter.com OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 51 – EDUCATIONAL TOY STORE welcomes the new WEBKINZ ARRIVALS! TM BULL DOG SHERBET BUNNY 2nd Limited Edition Avail. thru Club Membership* BLACK LAB PINK PONY PERSIAN CAT All New Webkinz™ Are In Stock! BULL FROG AN ONLINE EDUCATIONAL PLAYGROUND FOR KIDS 5-15 Teachers and parents love them, kids are crazy about them! Each adorable $10 pet comes with a secret code that allows you to access a FREE educational website! (No software necessary!) There’s so much to do in Webkinz™ world. Stop in to see Lainie – She’ll get you started in the Lainie’s Way Webkinz™ Club! LIL’ TERRIER WE FEATURE QUALITY SKILL TOYS AND GAMES LEOPARD LIL’ GORILLA LIL’ PUG LIL’ RABBIT Valentine Love Puppy The 1st Limited Edition Webkinz™ Available thru Club Membership* YOU KNOW US AS THE KITE & PINWHEEL STORE! LOCATED ON MAIN STREET IN THE HEART OF PORT JEFF VILLAGE Call for Winter Store Hours 474-5558 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 * Stop in Lainie’s Way for Club Membership details! – 52 – A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T On Stage at Staller Center... There’s always something happening at the Staller Center, University at Stony Brook. The following programs are being offered for your enjoyment. Box Office hours are 12 noon to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday and 1-hour before ticketed per- V A L U A B L E C O U P O N V A L U A B L E C O U P O N V A L U A B L E C O U P O N V A L U A B L E C O U P O N V A L U A B L E C O U P O N $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF LARGE OR SICILIAN PIE DINNER (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) PATIO PIZZA 262 LAKE AVE. ST. JAMES 862-7475 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF LARGE OR SICILIAN PIE DINNER (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) PATIO PIZZA 262 LAKE AVE. ST. JAMES 862-7475 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF LARGE OR SICILIAN PIE DINNER (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) PATIO PIZZA 262 LAKE AVE. ST. JAMES 862-7475 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF LARGE OR SICILIAN PIE DINNER (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) PATIO PIZZA 262 LAKE AVE. ST. JAMES 862-7475 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF LARGE OR SICILIAN PIE DINNER (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) PATIO PIZZA 262 LAKE AVE. ST. JAMES 862-7475 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY formances. For tickets and information, call the Box Office at 632-ARTS (2787). Tickets can also be purchased 24 hours a day at www.STALLERCENTER.COM. The University Art Gallery hours are 12 noon to 4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday and 7-9 V A L U A B L E V A L U A B L E C O U P O N C O U P O N V A L U A B L E V A L U A B L E C O U P O N C O U P O N V A L U A B L E V A L U A B L E C O U P O N C O U P O N V A L U A B L E V A L U A B L E C O U P O N C O U P O N V A L U A B L E V A L U A B L E C O U P O N C O U P O N $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF LARGE OR SICILIAN PIE DINNER (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) PATIO PIZZA 262 LAKE AVE. ST. JAMES 862-7475 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF LARGE OR SICILIAN PIE DINNER (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) PATIO PIZZA 262 LAKE AVE. ST. JAMES 862-7475 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF LARGE OR SICILIAN PIE DINNER (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) PATIO PIZZA 262 LAKE AVE. ST. JAMES 862-7475 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF LARGE OR SICILIAN PIE DINNER (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) PATIO PIZZA 262 LAKE AVE. ST. JAMES 862-7475 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF LARGE OR SICILIAN PIE DINNER (PICK-UP ONLY) (PICK-UP ONLY) PATIO PIZZA 262 LAKE AVE. ST. JAMES 862-7475 1 COUPON PER CUSTOMER PER DAY OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 V A L U A B L E C O U P O N V A L U A B L E C O U P O N V A L U A B L E C O U P O N V A L U A B L E C O U P O N V A L U A B L E C O U P O N p.m. on Saturday. For further information about Art Gallery shows call 632-7240. The Department of Music features numerous performances throughout the year with over 150 FREE recitals. For further information call the music department at 632-7330. Upcoming events at Staller Center at SUNY Stony Brook: Cirque Eloize - Rain Saturday, March 3, 8 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 3 p.m. Main Stage, $36 Original acrobatic acts are woven into a magical circus. A Special Evening with Whoopi Goldberg Saturday, March 10, 8 p.m. Main Stage, $75 Whoopi - up close and personal Special post performance Staller Center Benefit Party following performance – call 632-7469 for party tickets. Maria Schneider Jazz Orchestra Saturday, March 17, 8 p.m. Recital Hall, $36 Renaissance/Jazz 17-member group playing jazz with classical and world-music influences. Swan Lake Moscow Festival Ballet Sunday, March 18, 7 p.m. Main Stage, $36 Glorious music and choreography. Gil Shaham and Friends Brahms Chamber Project Wednesday, March 21, 8 p.m. Recital Hall, $40 Romantic music performed by great musicians. Hungarian State Folk Ensemble Sunday, March 25, 7 p.m. Main Stage, $36 Authentic Hungarian folk music and dance. continued on page 104 – 53 – ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Staller Center Recital Hall Free Concert Calendar yMonda y Thursda 20% OFF ies All Part The Department of Music at SUNY at Stony Brook is pleased to announce their concert season for 2007. Concerts are free unless otherwise noted. All concerts are held in the Staller Center Recital Hall. For further information call the Music Department at 632-7330. ELECTRONIC & COMPUTER MUSIC Presented by the University at Stony Brook Computer Music Studio, Daniel Weymouth, Director, and the Electronic Music Studio, Daria Semegen, Director. Concerts are in the Recital Hall. Admission is free. Since 1985 WE CATER TO ONE PARTY AT A TIME! Packages Start From Ear-Fest ........................Tuesday, March 20, 8 p.m. Electronic Music ..........Thursday, April 12, 8 p.m. CONTEMPORARY MUSIC CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER PLAYERS A stunning array of the music of our own time from older classics to first performances of newly composed music. Directed by Eduardo Leandro and Gilbert Kalish. Concerts are in the Recital Hall. Admission is free. Student Composers Concerts Wednesday, March 14, 8 p.m. Thursday, April 19, 8 p.m. $299 For 12 Children Many Party Themes To Choose From OPEN PLAY 2:00-4:00 pm Mon-Thurs. Call for details PARTY ROOM AVAILABLE For All Occasions BAROQUE SUNDAYS AT THREE All Baroque Sundays at Three concerts are performed in the Recital Hall of the Staller Center at 3 p.m. and as is the tradition are offered free of charge to the public. A small free-will donation is requested to promote early music at Stony Brook. Arthur Haas, Music Director The Poetry of the Baroque Flute Sunday, February 25, 3 p.m. Baroque Sundays is proud to present distinguished alum Sang Joon (Fritz) Park and friends in a delightful virtuoso performance of French and German music from the early 18th century. Harpsichord Dreams ..................March 25, 3 p.m. Exciting West coast harpsichord wizard, Lorna Peters, a Stony Brook alum, will present a far-ranging recital of keyboard music from the 17th to the 20th centuries. Court, Chapel, and Countryside ..April 29, 3 p.m. Stony Brook Baroque Players in a concert of passionate virtuosity featuring vocal and instrumental music spanning the entire Baroque age. Don’t miss this Stony Brook tradition! $20.00 OFF ANY PARTY with coupon Not to be combined with any other offer. “OUTRAGEOUS PARTIES” We Supply Everything! 430-5 North Country Rd. (Rt. 25A) St. James, NY 11780 (The Bella Vita City Grill Shopping Center, Across from 7-11) 631-584-7800 Franchise Opportunities Available! www.sandydeckparties.com OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 54 – E D U C A T I O N A L E N T E R T A I N M E N T Programs at Environmental Centers of Setauket-Smithtown The Environmental Centers of Setauket-Smithtown will hold the following programs at the Sweetbriar Nature Center, 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Smithtown unless otherwise noted. Pre-registration is required for ALL PROGRAMS. Call 979-6344, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 12 noon to 4 p.m. on weekends. Check out their website at www.sweetbriarnc.org. The Preserve is open every day from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS FALL & WINTER ART CLASSES Saturdays, 10 a.m.-12 noon Ongoing Ages: 9-13 years Fee: $28, per 2 hour session The fall series of classes is taught by Larissa Grass at the Judith Collester Art Center. This is a wonderful art program so if your child has an interest in art, consider enrolling him or her in this class. Please call to reserve. Animal Lovers Needed Right in your backyard is a beautiful 55-acre woodland preserve adjacent to the Nissequogue River. Sweetbriar Nature Center is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide nature education and wildlife rehabilitation to local residents. They are presently looking for volunteers with a love of nature and wildlife to help take care of their resident animals. Winter is a tough time for their small staff and any help would be greatly appreciated. For more information or to inquire about volunteering call Eric Young, program director at 979-6344, ext. 102. Creative Cutting-Edge Styles Specializing in Foil Highlights & Lowlights THREADING: European Hair Removal Legs, Eyebrows, Upper Lip, Chin, and other facial hair For The Entire Family HAIR SALON Open til 7 Thurs. & Fri. til 8 230 LAKE AVE. (AT WOODLAWN) ST. JAMES, NY 11780 Phone: 862-7023 • 584-9644 Fax: 584-3197 Visit our website at: www.patsplacehairsalon.com Full Service Hair & Nail Salon OPEN MONDAY-SATURDAY OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 55 – You Bring the Booze... WE’VE GOT THE GRASS! Now Serving Fresh Organic WHEATGRASS JUICE! WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DRINKING WHEATGRASS JUICE?... Well known and respected in the health food industry, wheatgrass is a cereal grass which has been used for many years as a nutritional supplement. In the 1970s, Dr. Ann Wigmore popularized the idea of fresh wheatgrass juice for consumption. Her research and subsequent data seem to support the healthful reputation of this product to: help increase a person’s stamina, build healthy blood, cleanse the whole system, aid digestion, reduce cravings for addictive substances, inhibit the growth of diseasecausing bacteria and the activity of cancer-causing chemicals, and so much more. Also known as ‘Green Gold,’ we invite you to come on in and try a glass of this beneficial elixir... wheatgrass juice! KITCHEN NOW OPEN: till 8 pm Mon., Tues., Weds. till 10 pm Thurs., Fri., Sat. till 4 pm Sunday Bring Your Own Booze – We’ll Serve it To You! – LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY NIGHTS – OPEN EVERY DAY AT 6:00 AM 410 Lake Avenue, St. James • Phone: 584-2074 • EAT IN OR TAKE OUT • LOTS OF PARKING IN REAR OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Fax: 584-3512 – 56 – E D U C A T I O N A L E N T E R T A I N M E N T Programs Offered at the Library The Smithtown Library offers a variety of programs during the upcoming weeks and months. The Main Branch, is located at 1 North Country Road, Smithtown, 265-2072. The Nesconset Branch is located at 127-20 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, 265-3994. The Commack Branch is located at 3 Indian Head Road, Commack, 543-0998. The Kings Park Branch is located at 1 Church Street, Kings Park, 269-9191. Call for Library hours. You may register at the above phone numbers for all programs. AARP TAX ASSISTANCE NESCONSET Thursdays through April 12 10 a.m.-2 p.m. KINGS PARK Wednesdays through April 11 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Assistance is offered by appointment only. Telephone and in-person registration for appointments will be accepted on a first come first served basis. Appointments are limited by AARP. eAudiobooks Visit the Smithtown Library on their website at www.smithlib.org and learn about their FREE downloadable audio books and podcasts. You will have access to over 1,000 best selling audiobooks, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the Nesconset branch at 265-3994 for information. LIRR TO NEW YORK CITY Saturdays: March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8, 2007. Depart 9 a.m. Smithtown RR Station For all ages, kids 5 and under ride free Enjoy a day in New York City on your own. Travel as a group on the LIRR departing the Smithtown Railroad Station on the 9 a.m. train and return on your own, any time that same day. You must pre-register and pay at the main building’s Circulation Desk. Fee: $8, roundtrip ticket, NO REFUNDS. BUS TRIPS Friends Midtown Secrets Indoor Walking Tour Friday, March 23 Bus departs 10:15 a.m. Returns approx. 7:30 p.m. Begin your day with a cious lunch at Carmine’s. lunch join the Zuckermans continued on facing deliAfter for a page START SAVING UP TO 20% WHEN YOU COMBINE YOUR AUTO & HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE WITH NATIONWIDE®... 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Fee: Friends/$79; non-members/$84. NO REFUNDS. Space is limited, register early. Friends Central Park Tour with Lunch at the Boathouse Restaurant Monday, April 30 Bus departs 8:30 a.m. Returns approx. 7:30 p.m. You will tour various sections of Central Park with tour guide extraordinaire Sheila Evans. Explore the Secret Gardens, one of the park’s “hidden gems,:” and other surprise treasures. You will also stop at the Time Warner building. Trip requires leisure walking. A fabulous lunch is planned at the Boathouse Restaurant in Central Park on the only lake in Manhattan. Fee: Friends/$102; non-members/$107. NO REFUNDS. Space is limited, register early. AUTHORS ON PARADE This monthly series featuring a variety of authors is held at the Smithtown Branch of the Library and is hosted by Larry Davidson, award-winning radio and TV producer. Pick up your FREE tickets at the Library. Call for additional info. Space is limited. FOOD FOR LIFE NUTRITION AND COOKING CLASSES Food for Life classes will be held at the Nesconset Branch of the Library on Thursdays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 from 6:30-8 p.m. February 22: Replacing Meat; March 1: Planning Healthy Meals; March 8: Antioxidants and Phytochemicals; March 15: Immune Boosting Foods; March 22: Maintain- E N T E R T A I N M E N T ing a Healthy Weight. Learn how a healthy diet can protect you from cancer and help regain your health once cancer has been diagnosed. Call to register. L.I. SOUND STUDY Thursday, February 22 at 7 p.m. An introduction to the LI Sound Study and what actions the state and federal governments are taking to clean up the Sound. Program will be held at the Smithtown branch of the Library. Call to register. continued on following page MORECRAFT CONSTRUCTION Vinyl Siding Specialist Windows Doors Roofs Gutters & Leaders Decks Fully Licensed & Insured Architectural Services Available 631-584-7010 – Lifelong St. James Resident – SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL MERCHANT! License Number 9604-HI OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 58 – E D U C A T I O N A L E N T E R T A I N M E N T Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 57 COOKING WITH CHEF ARMAND Monday, February 26, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Chef Armand, author of Chicken Wings Across America and The Adirondack Cuisine Cookbook will demonstrate winter comfort foods at the Smithtown Library. Tasting will follow demonstration. There is a $7 fee due at time of registration. Call for further info. HOW TO USE ONLINE GENEALOGY RESOURCES Tuesday, February 27, 7 p.m. Want to trace your roots but have no idea where to begin? Join librarian Fern Guttman for a demonstration of the ancestry Library Education database and learn about other useful genealo- ❅ gy websites at the Smithtown library. Call to register. MEDITATION Wednesday, February 28, 10:30-11:30 a.m. An experienced teacher will show you how meditation can reduce stress and relive anxiety at the Nesconset branch of the Library. Call to register. NYS ADULT BOATING SAFETY COURSE March 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn the rules of the road, boat handling, “trailering”, aids to navigation, distress signals and many other boating safety related topics. This FREE six-week course is N.Y.S. and U.S. Coast Guard approved. An exam will be given at the last class. You must attend all classes to fulfill the hourly requirement. Call to register. MEDICARE INFORMATION Monday, March 12, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon Are you confused about Medicare? Are you already in Medicare? Are you approaching Medicare? This informative session will help you understand the maze that is the system at the Main Branch of the Library. Call to register. A NIGHT AT THE OPERA Operas will be shown on the second Wednesday of every other month at the Smithtown Branch of the Library. Call for dates and info and to register. EVENING MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY Come to the Nesconset branch of the Library at 6:30 p.m. for the continued on page 60 ❆ ❆❅ HERMAN BROS. Landscape Contracting Corp. 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Happy Valentine’s Day j All Gift Certificates 20% OFF j now through March 2007 Visit Susan for all your Makeup needs at The Beauty Bar 292 Lake Avenue • St. James • 631.584-2408 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 60 – E D U C A T I O N A L E N T E R T A I N M E N T Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 58 screening a new movie each month.Call for dates and times. AFTERNOON MOVIES AT THE LIBRARY The Smithtown and Nesconset branches of the Library will screen a popular movie each month. Ali will be shown on Thursday, February 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Smithtown branch. Lassie will be shown on Friday, February 23 from 2-3:45 p.m. at the Nesconset Branch of the Library. Call the library for additional dates, times and titles. Register for this program. CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Register in person or by phone for all Children’s Programs: Smithtown 265-2072, ext. 248. Nesconset 265-3994 Call the library for dates and times and age restrictions for ALL programs. Visit the Library website at www.smithlib.org for a complete program listing and additional details or go to the library and pick up a program flyer. For School Age Children A variety of literature-based programs which include a wide range of activities are offered throughout the school year. Each children’s department provides specialized programs, unique to each branch. Contact your local children’s librarian for details or visit the library website at www.smithlib.org. Mommy and Me SMITHTOWN (2 years) Call for times & dates NESCONSET (18-35 months) Call for times & dates A special time for child and parent/caregiver that incudes free play and a circle time with stories, songs and finger plays. Mother Goose Rhymetime SMITHTOWN (birth-35 months) Call for times & dates A children's librarian leads you and your child in reciting, singing and reading Mother Goose rhymes, which are the cornerstones of literature and cultural heritage. Pajama Storytime NESCONSET (3-7 years) SMITHTOWN (3-6 years) Call for times & dates An evening for child and parent/caregiver that includes stories, finger plays and simple continued on facing page Need Extra Cash? Downsizing? Bring your items to me and I will sell them for you on eBay ! Here are the areas where I have eBay experience: • Handbags • Jewelry • Shoes • Watches • Clothes • Contents of Home Drop Off Center located in Saint James, or we come to you! I am a power seller on eBay Please check my eBay store at http://stores.ebay.com/SellitatFrankieGs or contact me at: [email protected] or 631-862-1664 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 61 – E D U C A T I O N A L continued songs. Wear your pajamas if you like. Craft Fun for 3-5 Year Olds SMITHTOWN (3-5 years) Call for times & dates Preschool craft program with parent/ caregiver. E N T E R T A I N M E N T ONGOING ADULT PROGRAMS COMPUTER CLASSES AT THE LIBRARY The Smithtown Library is currently offering computer courses at the Main Building that will help you learn how to use your computer. Registration is in person and required. Call for schedule and fees. continued on following page Stories and Snacks SMITHTOWN (Entering grades 1-3) Call for times & dates Children will listen to a story and have a snack. Wonderful Ones SMITHTOWN (12-23 months) Call for times & dates Rhymes, songs and playtime with parent/caregiver. Second Step SMITHTOWN (3 years) Wednesdays: February, 28, March 7, 14 10-11 a.m. Stories, a craft and toys are used to encourage recognition of color, sequence, shape and numbers. Three Year Old Story Time SMITHTOWN (3 years) Mondays: February 26, March 5, 12, 19 10:30-11 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays with parent/caregiver. Picture Book Story Time SMITHTOWN (4-5 years) Tuesdays: February 27, March 6, 13, 20 11-11:30 a.m. Stories, songs and finger plays. Children attend unaccompanied. Seashore Safari NESCONSET (grades 2-5) Wednesday, February 28 4:30-5 p.m. Children will observe the live marine creatures that can be found on the beaches of L.I. and will have a hands-on time with each as well. FIXED ANNUITIES ARE A SAFE WAY TO PROTECT YOUR RETIREMENT SAVINGS. CALL ME TO FIND OUT HOW. Lawrence Darcey (631) 265-5800 872 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD Larry Darcey ST. JAMES Saint James [email protected] 631-265-5800 Donald Mackenzie (631) 265-5800 872 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD Donald Mackenzie ST. JAMES Saint James [email protected] 631-265-5800 P.S. Serving the community for over 20 years Allstate Life Insurance Company of New York, Home Office, Hauppauge, NY. Securities offered by Personal Financial Representatives through Allstate Financial Services, LLC. Registered Broker-Dealer. Member NASD, SIPC. 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Call for dates and times. BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP Meets on Thursday mornings at 10:15 a.m. at the Smithtown Branch. Call for dates and additional info. Call the Nesconset Branch for dates, times and additional info. POETRY READING You are invited to enjoy readings by seasoned poets; and aspiring poets are encouraged to take this opportunity to share their own work with others in an open reading. First Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. For additional information call 265-2072, ext. 208. CHESS AT NIGHT! Chess for everyone... bring your mind and be ready to learn the ultimate game of mind strategy. Basic instructions and chesscontinued on page 64 S.A.T. PREP COURSE • S.A.T. PREP COURSE • S.A.T. PREP COURSE COLLEGE BOARD PREP COURSE MAKE SURE YOU’RE READY For The MAY 5, 2007 SAT Prep Class for the May 5th Exam begins MARCH 3, 2007 LIMITED SEATS LEFT... SIGN UP NOW! 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Some topics covered will be: Medicare benefits and claims problems, Medigap insurance, long term care options, Medicare HMO’s and Medicaid eligibility. – 63 – OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 64 – E D U C A T I O N A L E N T E R T A I N M E N T Programs Offered at the Library continued from page 62 boards will be provided... all are welcome. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. You will meet every other Tuesday at the Main Branch of the Smithtown Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call for additional dates. Register for this program. CROCHET & KNITTING CLUB The Main Branch of the Smithtown Library will hold its Crochet Club, which will meet twice a month on Mondays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Continue to work on your current project or try something new. Bring your yarn and hooks and be prepared to crochet away! Beginners welcome. Call for dates. Please register for this program by calling 265-2072, ext. 208. CROCHET & KNITTING In this monthly series, you will share tips and stitches with others at the main branch of the library. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call 265-2072, ext. 208 for dates and to register. CROCHET & KNITTING GROUP In this monthly series, you will share tips and stitches with others at the main branch of the library. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Nesconset branch of the library. Call 265-2072, ext. 208 for dates and to register. QUILT AT THE LIBRARY In this monthly series you can share and learn about quilting. The group meets the first Saturday of the month at the main branch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call for dates. Please register for this program by calling 265-2072, ext. 208. DEFENSIVE DRIVING CLASSES The Smithtown Library offers two Defensive Driving classes in conjunction with the New York State Safety Program. After the successful completion of this course, attendees may receive a discount on their automobile insurance and point deduction from existing violations on their driver’s licenses. There is a fee of $35 (check or money order only) which is nonrefundable. Licensed drivers of all ages are eligible to participate in this course. Call for dates and times. continued on facing page PROTECTORS OF HEALTH AND PROPERTY JANET L. O’HANLON Scientific EXTERMINATING Attorney at Law associated with the firm of SERVICES CORP. Environmentally Sound, Effective Treatments TERMITE-CARPENTER ANT CONTROL FREE WINKLER, KURTZ, WINKLER & KUHN, LLP Wills & Trusts • Probate • Elder Law 310 Hallock Avenue Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 631.928.8000 PESTS of the Month 2nd OPINION RODENTS FREE & ANTS ESTIMATES Don’t Dispair! REPAIR! 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Register at the Circulation Desk of the Main Building of the Smithtown Library. Space is very limited, registration is on a firstcome first-served basis. Call for dates and times. E N T E R T A I N M E N T the Nesconset Branch. Call to register. YOUNG PEOPLE’S POETRY AND WRITING SERIES This group will meet the first Wednesday of the month at the Smithtown branch of the library from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Join this group and be encouraged to write from your feelings, thoughts and experiences. Bring your poetry and/or writing and share your work. Call for dates. LIBRARY ART GROUP Come to the Smithtown Branch of the Library on Thursdays from 11:45 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. and join this group. Work on various art projects in a relaxed and informal atmosphere. Call the Library for supplies needed. TEEN GAME DAYS The Library will host Teen Game Day. Challenge your friends to a game of Jenga, Monopoly, Harry Potter Trivia, Chess, Battleship or any game in the library’s collection. Music and food will be provided. Don’t miss the fun. All 6th graders and up are welcome. Call for dates and times at the Main Branch and Elaine Holst (631) 584-4800 428 LAKE AVE ST JAMES [email protected] Call me today. If you’re a safe driver, I can help you save money on your car insurance. Wherever you go Whatever you do Clean up after yourself When you are through! Proud member of the Chamber of Commerce Discount and insurance offered only with select companies and subject to availability and qualifications. Discount amount may be lower and applies to most major coverages. Discount applies to most major coverages. Allstate Insurance Company and Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company: Northbrook, IL. ©2004 Allstate Insurance Company. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 66 – H O M E & G A R D E N DESIGN IDEAS: Renovating – The Great Long Island Pastime and improve your chances for a quick sale, should you decide to move. So what’s the best way to approach a renovation project and keep your sanity as well as a few sheckles in the bank? • Make a list of what’s needed to create your perfect home using existing spaces before thinking expansion. • Bring in a designer or architect, if needed, to concretize your goals and do a feasibility study. by Natalie Weinstein, Allied ASID At the January Home and Garden Show in Farmingdale a few weeks ago, I realized once again how many Long Island homeowners are renovating. Our Home Decorating Club booth was swamped with folks asking advice on extensions, floor plans in hand, wanting to make the home of their dreams out of the house in which they live. Perhaps it’s because the slowing housing market has convinced folks to stay and fix what they have rather than buy anew, or perhaps people are beginning to realize that investing in their homes is always a good thing, whatever the vicissitudes of the real estate market. In my seminars and workshops, I often stress “maintenance” as critical to insure that you’re not hit all at once with repairs that need to be done. From a new roof to a kitchen or bath, it’s a lot easier on your budget, and life, to “fix what’s broken” as it arises. It’s clearly a mistake to wait for multiple projects that may each cost thousands to pile up. If you maintain your home, it will keep its value • Get a “ballpark” figure for costs to determine if renovation or decoration is the proper solution, based on age and location of house. • Interview general contractors, get references, and visit some of their client’s homes. • Make sure all contracts spell out exactly what you are getting, no assumptions. Whatever is not in the contract is not going to be included. • Make decisions in a timely fashion so the contractor won’t be held up and tempted to leave your job for another. • Make sure you make careful and prudent selections on permanent improvements. They’re there for the long haul and difficult to change. Wait, if need be, on replaceable furnishings. • Most of all, expect some delay in completion, and plan for them. The process may not be easy, but it’s worth it. Your home, the way you like it, will give you years of enjoyment and provide a positive living environment for you and your family • Create a budget spread sheet and explore appropriate ways for financing, giving yourself leeway for extras and overages. • Establish a realistic time frame for the project including time for drawings, filing and permits, etc., as well as the construction/decoration phase. • Make provisions for where you will stay while your house is under siege, ie: trailer (fun for about two weeks), renting a nearby house, your mother-inlaws (fun for about ), or the basement, with a microwave, hot plate and bunk beds. • Leave enough time to plan the project properly and schedule for spring, summer or early fall so you won’t experience delays related to weather. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Editor’s Note: Natalie Weinstein 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 FREE member, call 631-862-6198, visit www.nataliesclub.com or e-mail [email protected]. You can join as well on www.longislandpress.com/natalie. Hear "Design Tips by Natalie", on WALK 97.5 FM, "Home Show" on WALK 1370 AM, Sundays from 10 AM - 11AM and podcast 24/7 on walkradio.com, keyword NATALIE. – 67 – OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 68 – H O M E & G A R D E N REALTY WISE: Inquiring Minds Want to Know… by Rita Clous Q: Dear Realty Wise, My wife and I recently heard about a tax program that would exempt us from paying capital gains on our house we bought 33 years ago. We paid less than $100,000 for it then, and we’re happy that homes on our street are selling at over 7 figures. We know about the primary residence exemption of $500,000 for both of us, but that still means we have to pay on the additional $400,000 of increased value. We have a summer house out East and want to move into it when I retire next year. What can you tell me to help save the $100,000 in taxes we’d have to pay? A: Dear Soon to Retire, This really is a question for your financial advisor, accountant or attorney so I suggest you ask them about the 1031 Exchange Program. A scenario you may discuss is moving into your summer house now, and rent your St. James house for at least the next all you can well in advance of taking any action. Q: Dear Realty Wise, We went to look at houses and the agent wanted us to sign a form for every house we looked at. She said there is a new law. What’s that all about? year, categorizing that dwelling as an investment property on your taxes. You would then be in the enviable position of being able to sell the St. James house which you lived in two of the past five years qualifying you and your wife for the $500,000 primary residence exemption. Additionally, if you plan to make another real estate investment with the extra $400,000 (for example a winter home in the south which you rent out, categorizing that as an investment) you would not have to pay the tax if you follow the guidelines of the 1031 exchange. The program is very specific about how the transaction must take place, so find out Something Great Is Now Even Better! VILLAGE PRESBYTERIAN PRE-SCHOOL Learning as a Great Adventure • 42 Years Experience • Individualized Attention • Separate Music & Dance Teachers • Large Fenced In Playground • Strong Literacy Program • Emphasis on Math & Science • N.Y.S. 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So, when your agent was showing you houses, she had to disclose to you how she was representing the homeowner in each case, and the only way to prove that she did disclose is to have it in writing and signed, which is what the law requires. (When an agent represents the buyer, that agent’s fiduciary responsibility is to the buyer, which also has to be disclosed and signed.) The law goes on for varied scenarios. As with all new things, it is confusing at first. Under the new law all parties will have a better understanding of how they are represented right from the beginning. Happy house hunting, it is a great market to make a purchase. Editor’s Note: Rita Clous is the Sales Manager and Licensed Broker Associate for Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate located at 220 Lake Ave., St. James, (631 584-7000). – 69 – ST. JAMES / SMITHTOWN OFFICE 631.584-7000 / 531.543-9400 DOWNSIZING? NISSEQUOGUE PVRM $1,150,000 - $999,000 4,200 sq. ft. home has many elegant custom features. 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ATTENTION Investors, Attorneys, Accountants Brush up on the recent changes in Section 1031 of IRS Code TAX FREE EXCHANGE SEMINAR ATTENTION SMITHTOWN $539,946 Can you believe a 4 bedroom Colonial in north Smithtown on 1/2 acre for such a price? There are many updates inside as well as new windows, roof, siding and stone front. Finished basement and lovely property. Any one who owns more than one piece of Real Estate or ever wants to. Learn the 4 Simple Rules How to Buy, Sell & Get Cash Out Without Owing a Penny in Taxes. MARCH 7th at 2 PM Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate 220 Lake Ave, St. James or St. James, Smithtown and Surrounding Areas Many rentals available from trendy 8 room homes to small cottage. Call us today to find out what’s available this week. Call 584-7000. ST. JAMES $524,946 Spacious 4 bedroom, 2 bath home set on a huge level acre has a unique floor plan, hardwood floors, extended master suite. Cuddle up by the fireplace while the kids play in the family room. A great opportunity. MARCH 7th at 7 PM Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate 996 Jericho Tpke, Smithtown Call to reserve seats please RITA CLOUS 631-584-7000 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 CAREER OPPORTUNITY We’re expanding our sales force. Experienced or Will Train Enthusiastic, Smart, Dedicated People. Call Rita Clous at 584-7000 or Barbara Sanderson at 543-9400 – 70 – H O M E & G A R D E N NATURALLY SPEAKING: It’s Time to Get Your Garden Ready for Spring by June A. Liardi It is almost March, daylight savings time begins, there is St. Patrick’s Day and wonderful spring happens on the 21st. It is the month of green. Start your heat-loving vegetable and flower seeds now. If the soil is not too wet, you can plant some garden peas on the 17th, the sweetest ones are said to be those planted on St. Patrick’s Day. Poke around in your garden beds to see what is coming up. As bulbs and perennials emerge, gently rake back the winter mulch you applied. Remove it as you see new growth appear. Nightly temperatures should remain above freezing before you remove the mulch completely. We cannot do planting outside, q but you can plan out the garden. A kitchen garden just outside the kitchen door is good. If there is not a space, you can always construct a raised bed or plant in containers. Tomatoes, peppers, lettuce, and herbs including edible flowers are a nice mix. How about a tepee of sunflowers (which the children will love) or a wall of pole beans, liven up your front walk with a row of beautiful eggplants, or cover your plain fence with colorful morning glories. You should get your soil ready for planting. Here are some ways to have healthy, chemical-free soil. Get used to the fact that there will be bugs in the garden. It is where they live. But in a healthy garden the good bugs can help to keep the bad bugs at bay. In the meantime, plant a few extra plants for the bugs. Begin to compost. It is one of the very best ingredients for your garden soil. Until you can make enough of your own, buy some labeled “100% organic.” Enrich your soil with the compost, some manure and some peat moss. Add some rock powders in too, such as rock phosphate, green sand and Azomite. These are all available at garden centers. Till all these materials into the soil. Pick the right type of plants. Read labels, do some homework. If a plant is not right for your area or not good for your gardening expertise, move on to another type. continued on facing page PARRINELLI’S CESSPOOL e 981-2665 • 265-7214 SERVING LONG ISLAND SINCE 1976 YOUR #2 MADE US #1! 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Try not to step or stand on your planting area, this compacts the soil further. Just use a garden fork to make holes in the soil, eight inches deep. Lawns and annuals such as vegetables which do not have deep, extensive root systems will especially benefit from aeration. Use natural pest control. Companion planting, where one plant benefits another is also helpful. Encourage or buy beneficial insects for your garden. Lady bugs and praying mantis are two good ones. Don’t be too eager to kill off bugs until you understand what they are and what they do. Try and rotate your edible crops. Each plant takes different nutrients from the soil. Give the soil a season to replenish itself. Winter cover crops can help also. Keep weeds at bay. They steal water and nutrients from your plants. It is a easier, of course, to remove them when they are small, and do your weeding after a good rain. Water your garden consistently, not too much, not too little. Soaker hoses or drip systems are better than sprinklers. Water on the leaves can encourage fungus and a lot of water is also wasted through evaporation. Plant a variety of tress, shrubs, vegetables and flowers. Leave a section of your property ‘wild,’ leave a brush pile for wildlife to hide in. Create an environment to draw beneficial insects, birds and & G A R D E N other animals. Create your own wildlife habitat. We do have to allshare this beautiful planet. å Editor’s Note: June Liardi, a St. James resident for over 30 years, is a wife and mother of three sons. June will be writing articles on gardening, nature related craft projects and family activities. VAZAC CONTRACTING CORP. HOME REMODELING & BUILDING Dedicated to Quality Craftsmanship and Dependable Service NEW HOME BUILDING ADDITIONS WINDOWS ROOFING DECKS SIDING All Work Guaranteed Call Today for a Free Estimate PH: 584-7817 • FAX: 584-0198 333 FIRST AVENUE • ST. JAMES, NY 11780 Serving the Community for Over 20 Years Suffolk Lic. #11588-HI OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Nassau Lic. #HI 76008000 – 72 – F I N A N C I A L LIFE DOESN’T STAND STILL AND NEITHER SHOULD YOUR INVESTMENTS. Time can affect you as mach as your investments. While you can’t stop change, you can make sure your investments match your current circumstances and goals. Fortunately, doing that may be as easy as meeting with your investment representative. A free Portfolio Review from Edward Jones can help identify where your investments stand in relation to your goals and how to get them moving in the same direction. And put time back on your side. To see if rebalancing makes sense, call or visit your local investment representative today for a free Portfolio Review. Scott Posner, CFP, AAMS 542 North Country Rd. St. James, NY 11780 862-2020 www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC MAKING SENSE OF INVESTING S A V V Y MONEY MATTERS: Should Changes at “The Fed” Affect How You Invest? by Scott Posner It’s been a long time since someone other than Alan Greenspan has served as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors. In fact, Greenspan has been at his current job since 1987. But in a few weeks, we’ll see a “changing of the guard” as Ben Bernanke takes the helm at the Fed. This is big news for economists and policymakers, but what about individual investors? How will you be affected by the emergence of a new Fed chairman? Before you can answer that question, you need to be somewhat familiar with what the Federal Reserve does, particularly its ability to contract or expand the money supply. For example, if the Federal Reserve feels that inflation is heating up, it may raise the federal funds rate, a key short-term interest rate. This causes borrowing to become more expensive, so consumers are more likely to save money, instead of spending it. In theory, this reduction in demand will lead to less upward pressure on prices, thereby bringing inflation under control. And lately, inflationary fears have been on the minds of the Federal Reserve’s governors, because the Fed has raised the federal funds rate 12 times from June 2004 through November 2005. Of course, Alan Greenspan could not take these actions by himself; he needed to get agreement from the other Federal Reserve governors. And the same will be true with Ben Bernanke. Nonetheless, the Federal Reserve chairman does wield considerable power; when testifying before Congress, Greenspan’s mere words had the power to move markets. Still, as an investor, you probably shouldn’t place undue emphasis on what the Federal Reserve chairman says, or what actions the Fed takes. You need to look beyond short-term events and make moves that can help you in the long run. Here are two ideas to consider: • Consistently diversify your holdings. When the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, some industries, such as housing and construction, may be adversely affected, while others, such as healthcare and energy, may actually benefit. But you’d find it almost impossible– and quite costly – to constantly juggle your portfolio in response to rising or falling interest rates. Consequently, you’ll be much better off by building a diversified portfolio containing many different types of stocks, along with other investments, such as bonds and continued on page 104 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 73 – While we’re all pushing the season and wishing for some heat... Nancyann Cook Branch Manager Mon. Tues. - Fri. Sat. 8:30am - 3:00pm and 5:00pm - 8:00pm 8:30am - 3:00pm 8:30am - 2:00pm 24 Hour Drive-Up ATM Tel: (631) 862-4200 Fax: (631) 862-9006 556-02 North Country Rd. 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JAMES CALL FOR APPOINTMENT 584-8030 Gift Certificates Available For all Occasions SAINT JAMES SELF STORAGE Family Owned & Operate d Our Business Is To Store Your Business Month to Month Rentals Climate Controlled Units Available Units From 5x5 to 12x22 Boxes & Moving Supplies Available • Elevator Your Lock – Your Key Security System with Video Surveillance autonomousdesign design historical restorations kitchens development alterations bathrooms construction landscape design roofing constr. management swimming pools siding new homes decks • patios office interiors 22 stonegate, st. james, new york 11780 stephen cinco (631) 724-7726 T LOWESS PRICE D AROUN qey ll We Wi l l A BEAT itor’s t Compe es i Pr c 631.584.4411 75 Arlington Ave., St. James (Behind Nardy Honda) OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 74 – F I N A N C I A L S A V V Y MORTGAGE MATTERS: Buying Your First Home by Ann Mondrone If you are currently renting a home or apartment and have said to yourself, “I am throwing my money away every month for rent and have nothing to show for it,” you are right; and today, with the incredible availability of financing options for first time buyers, there is more reason than ever to take that step to becoming a homeowner. The greatest challenge to first time homebuyers has always been the down payment. Changes in recent years that include the availability of low and “no down payment” programs have removed that obstacle. Buyers with reasonable credit histories can obtain “100% financing” with income checks, and sometimes without, if employment has been stable. Maybe you think that financing 100% of a purchase will cause payments to be too large to handle. Consider this – a monthly payment for a 100% $400,000 mortgage would run today approximately $3,300 per month with $6,000 in property taxes. If your income taxes represent 30% of your income, your annual income tax savings would be over $10,000 per year. That is because all of the mortgage interest (approximately $28,000) and all of the property taxes ($6,000) are tax deductible. That $10,000 savings is $833.33 per month, making the $3,300 per month less than $2,500 per month – not an uncommon monthly rental payment! Always check with your tax advisor to review your personal situation and your potential savings. Conventional wisdom has always taught that there is no better way to grow wealth than through ownership of real estate. Considering the average property value appreciation on Long Island has been well in excess of 1,000% in the past 20-30 years, that has never been more true. continued on page 104 ALL PHASES OF PLUMBING & HEATING New Construction Boiler, Hot Water Heater & Storage Tank Installations Kitchen & Bathroom Renovations Radiant Heating ALL WORK GUARANTEED At Preferred Empire Mortgage we have the resources to fulfill all your home financing needs and the flexibility to meet the demands of an ever-changing market. “We Treat Your Home As If It Were Our Own” 631-862-5779 Servicing the Community Since 1981 • Licensed & Insured REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Please call for a free consultation. 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But in reality, many of the same financial responsibilities – such as food, transportation, and medical care – continue in retirement and these needs must now be met on a reduced income. Many people also plan to enjoy traveling and hobbies during retirement, which may actually increase normal expenses. And it still remains important to provide financial security for loved ones in the future. How Much Is Your Money Worth? With inflation, the value of money depreciates. While simply preserving retirement money provides some measure of safety, it may make greater financial sense to build on assets, so that the value of money actually increases in proportion to the changing worth of the dollar. A wellthought-out financial plan usually allows a retiree to stay ahead of inflation and protect hard-earned assets, built up over years of careful management and consideration. And permanent life insurance can be an important part of such a plan. Continuing Need It is important to remember why you may have bought permanent life insurance in the first place. Perhaps you sought financial security. Maybe you wanted to ensure that if something were to happen to you, the people that depended on you would be provided for adequately. The truth is, the original reasons for buying life insurance protection are likely just as relevant as they were years ago. Personal needs may change after retirement, but they do not disappear. Furthermore, as modern medicine has increased our life expectancy, it is necessary to Member MILLION DOLLAR ROUND TABLE The Company You Keep¤ Lawrence Glazer, CLU, LUTCF, Agent New York Life Insurance Company 576 Broad Hollow Rd., Melville, NY 11747 631-391-3490 PERSONAL PLANNING FOR: • Life Insurance Needs • Mortgage Protection • Estate Conservation • Long Term Care • College Funding have finances that will last during this longer life. The reality of living in retirement for as long as 30 years may create the vital need to keep policies in force that maintain adequate insurance protection, while freeing up dollars for the well-deserved things you require or want. That’s why retaining your insurance protection in retirement can be important. The cash value of a permanent life insurance policy will accumulate on a tax-deferred basis and you may access this cash value in the case of an unforeseen emergency or opportunity.* And, as you live longer, the cash value of your permanent policy continues to accumulate. Having worked so hard to reach retirement, don’t you and your family deserve to have the financial protection you need? This information is not to be construed as tax, legal or financial advice. Consult your own professional advisors for such advice. *Policy loans will accrue interest and reduce the death benefit. Editor’s Note: Lawrence Glazer, CLU, a St. James resident, is a New York Life Insurance Company Agent and can provide additional information on insurance and other financial products that can be used to help you prepare for the future. Call him at 391-3490. 291 Lake Avenue St. James, NY 11780 (631) 584-0100 Fax: (631) 584-2304 LAW OFFICE OF JOSEPH A. BOLLHOFER, P.C. Accidents/Personal Injury Estate Planning and Administration Elder Law • Real Estate Joseph A. Bollhofer, Esq. Past President, Chamber of Commerce OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Admitted to Practice Law in New York & New Jersey – 77 – Preplan— for your family’s sake. Preplanning your funeral isn’t just a good idea, it’s something that benefits your entire family. It’s a simple thing to do if you know who to talk to. Please send for this informative brochure to help answer any questions you may have. It’s free and you’ll learn why preplanning is for your family’s sake. 190 East Main Street • Smithtown, NY 11787 (631) 724-9500 www.branchfh.com Family owned and operated by the Vigliante Family ©2006 Adfinity Yes, I’d like more information on preplanning. (There is no cost or commitment.) Name ____________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________ State_______ Zip ____________________ Phone ____________________________________________________________________ MAIL TO: The Branch Funeral Home • 190 East Main Street • Smithtown, NY 11787 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 78 – E D U C A T I O N Is It Too Late to Apply to College? by Heidi Contreras, M.S. Education If you are one of the many seniors who have decided to put the whole college search off until after the holidays, guess what? The time has come. Although you may have closed yourself off to some of the more selective schools, let’s face it, those deadlines have come and gone, but there are still many options out there for you. If you are serious about becoming a college freshman this fall, there is no more time to waste. At this point, you have two options: 1) colleges and universities that work under a rolling admissions policy; 2) your local community college. Schools that follow a rolling admissions policy generally do not have a formal or official dead- line. These schools process applications as they are received and make decisions accordingly. Although applications may be accepted later than schools with official deadlines, there is still a chance that programs may close, classes may fill, and housing may no longer be available. A fast way to find colleges that work under rolling admissions is through the internet. For example, The Princeton Review web site offers a list of approximately 200 schools that follow this policy. Local schools such as Long Island University – CW Post and St. John’s University are just two of many rolling-admissions schools in the tri-state area. There are also numerous schools outside of the metropolitan area. For more detailed admissions information, you should always APPLYING FOR COLLEGE? TRANSFERRING TO ANOTHER COLLEGE? visit the individual college website or contact the admissions office directly. Since time is of the essence, applying on-line is your best option (when available). Be sure, however, to print out a copy of all correspondence. If you should get closed out of a program or you are not certain about where you want to go or what you want to study, your local community college could be a great option. Traditionally, community colleges accept an extremely diverse population of students. This could be a great opportunity to earn some credits by taking general education courses. Community colleges can also offer you the freedom to explore various academic interests. By doing so, you may solidify a decision to pursue a particu continued on page 104 STRUGGLING WITH TIME MANAGEMENT? We can help! We can help! BRIDGE COLLEGE CONSULTANTS, LLC College Planning Application Preparation Essay Writing Mock Interviewing BRIDGE COLLEGE CONSULTANTS, LLC Time management Organization Note Taking Reading Writing Research Self-Advocacy AD/HD Coaching Call or email Heidi Contreras or Linda DeMotta today to schedule a free consultation Call or email Heidi Contreras or Linda DeMotta today to set up a free consultation 516-662-1612 516-662-1612 [email protected] [email protected] OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 79 – OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 80 – I N T H E S C H O O L S St. James United Methodist Nursery School Happenings The St. James United Methodist Nursery School, located at 532 Moriches Road in St. James, hosted the puppet show “Mr Mouse Saves the Princess” by Katies Puppets in January. Children and adults enjoyed and participated in the show making their own puppets afterwards. Proceeds of the event went to help defer Nursery School main- tenance costs. Mr.Red Morgan, a member of the St. James United Methodist Church, brought his homemade working train display to show the children. St. James United Methodist Nursery School, a nonprofit organization, has openings for 3and 4-year-olds in a nurturing environment. With beautiful WE HAVE OPENINGS FOR 3 & 4 YEAR OLDS ST. JAMES UNITED METHODIST NURSERY SCHOOL 532 Moriches Road St. James, NY 11780 (631) 584-9555 Pearl Skelaney, Director rooms and a fenced playground, the children enjoy academic and social activities, healthy snacks and a handwriting without tears program. And potty training is NOT required to register. All are welcome to visit. For further information about the St. James United Nursery School program, please call 584-9555. Goldst✯r Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. 88 Railroad Ave., St. James, NY 11780 All Phases of Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Repairs & Installations Written Guarantee with Every Job • FREE Estimates PHONE 631-584-3839 Licensed & Insured OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 qe Serving L.I. for Over 20 Years – 81 – Dr. Gregory R. Thomaier CHIROPRACTOR 338 LAKE AVENUE (Across from the Post Office) EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS TAKEN 584-8100 SERVING THE ST. JAMES COMMUNITY HEALTH VIEWS: By Gregory R. Thomaier, D.C., C.C.S.P. This article is part of an ongoing series presented in order to bring you the very best and latest information about exercise, health and diet. Maintaining Blood Sugar Levels Maintaining healthy, normal blood sugars is important to your overall health because of the negative impact that high blood sugar levels can cause on the body. It is important to maintain a healthy blood sugar level. Your blood sugar level is determined by how much carbohydrate you eat, how rapidly your body breaks carbohydrates down into simple sugars and absorbs these sugars into the bloodstream and finally, by how rapidly your cells uptake the sugar from the blood. HOW TO MAINTAIN BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS 1) Consume Good Carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are the body’s preferred source of energy. We need carbohydrates because they provide us with energy, fiber and select nutrients that are only available from these foods. Carbohydrates are broken down in the intestines to their counterparts, glucose, fructose and galactose. Once broken down, they are absorbed through the intestinal wall into the bloodstream. The rate at which these digested sugars are absorbed into the bloodstream is what determines the rate at which and how your blood sugar levels rise. Not all carbohydrates are created equal. There are good carbohydrates and there are carbohydrates that should only be consumed in moderation. Good carbohydrates include fruits, vegetables and whole grain foods because they are loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytochemivals which all promote optimal health. Carbohydrates that should be limited include foods high in simple sugars and low in fiber and nutrients, such as sweets, chips, crackers and other processed foods. Overall there are two types of carbohydrates: simple and complex. Simple carbohydrates are absorbed very easily from the intestine into the bloodstream and as a result, have the most rapid effect on blood sugar levels. Foods containing simple carbohydrates include processed items such as cookies, candies, and chips. Fruits contain natural simple and complex carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates, which include fiber and starches, take longer to break down in the intestine and thus are absorbed into the bloodstream at a slower rate. Foods containing complex carbs include vegetables, whole grains and beans. The majority of carbohydrate calories that you consume should come from complex carbohydrates. 3) Exercise Regularly Exercise is an excellent tool to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels because, similar to insulin, it activates the cells to absorb sugar from the blood. The cells use the sugar they absorb to provide energy, while exercising promotes better blood sugar use and control. 2) Include Fiber in Your Diet Fiber is a plant material that is largely resistant to the body’s digestive enzymes, so much of it moves through the intestines and is broken down by the intestinal flora or bacteria in the colon or excreted from the body. A MEMBER: • AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION • INTERNATIONAL CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION • COUNCIL ON DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING • AMERICAN CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION SPORTS COUNCIL • N.Y.S. CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION • AMERICAN MEDICAL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Gentle Effective Treatment of: • • • • • fiber-rich diet helps slow the absorption of sugar into the bloodstream so that high peaks in blood sugar levels are reduced and absorption is slower and more controlled. In addition, fiber helps you retain water in the intestines, preventing constipation by moving food through the intestine. Back/Leg Pain (Sciatica, Disc Problems) Neck/Arm Pain (Numbness, Tingling) Whiplash injuries • Sports Injuries Pinched Nerves • TMJ Disorders Scoliosis • Headaches OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 • • • • • Worker’s Compensation No Fault (Auto) Union Plans Major Medical etc... – 82 – I N T H E S C H O O L S Emmy Award Winning Writer, Film Maker and Author, Speaks at The Knox School Emmy Award winning writer, film maker and author Dennis Watlington recently addressed the students at The Knox School in St. James at an all-school assembly in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Watlington, who has written for Vanity Fair, the New York Times, and American Way, spoke to the school about the opportunities given to him at an early age when he was selected to be a part of a neighborhood boys club program that groomed ghetto children to receive scholarships to exclusive private schools. He went on to attend the Hotchkiss School and later attended New York University. Watlington spoke on how his life has been riddled with bouts of drug addiction, when during the early eighties, he succumbed to crack. After several months, he entered rehab and later took advantage of the opportunity to chronicle his traumatic tale in “Between the Cracks” for Vanity Fair magazine. HBO picked up the article and Watlington was hired to write the screenplay for the company. He spoke on how Martin Luther King would be proud to Pictured from L-R: David Siudzinski, Kelvin Kong, Ted Park, Dennis Watlington, Kaeli Kramer, Natalia Cozien-Crenesse and Antonio Miranda. look at this room of such diverse individuals with differing backgrounds sitting together, laughing together and studying together. Antonio Miranda, a 7th grade student at Knox, said “It was exciting to meet someone who came from The Boys Club, the same program that I came from and to hear him say don’t worry about what other people say, keep doing what you have to do. It was special to me and it gave me more incentive to keep working hard.” Mr. Watlington stayed for lunch with several students after the assembly. Kelvin Kong, the 10th grade class president, noted, “He was a really positive guy. He has experienced many negative things but has managed to maintain his positive outlook. I admire that.” Mr. Watlington will be returning to Knox for a reading and book signing of his autobiography Chasing America on February 23 at 7 p.m. The Knox School, founded in 1904, is a coeducational, college-preparatory, independent school for boarding and day students in grades 6-12. For more information on the school or the book signing, visit the school’s web site at www.knoxschool.org or call 686-1600. HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS AT SP&J SCHOOL... Santa Claus visited the 3-day Nursery class at Sts. Philip and James School in St. James. Each child got to sit on Santa's lap and tell him their wishes. The children celebrated with a nativity performance and refreshments. The class also recognized the season by decorating their Christmas tree with new mittens and gloves which were later donated to needy Long Island children. Photographs by Ingrid Hamilton OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 83 – S C O U T N E W S BROWNIE TROOP 3675 DOES COMMUNITY SERVICE... Girl Scout Brownie Troop 3675 from St. James Elementary completed two community service projects this holiday season. Pictured here in the Ormond Garden at St. James Elementary, the girls collected holiday decorations and spent an afternoon decorating for the Beautification Committee of the St. James Elementary PTA. Pictured (L-R): Courtney File, Danielle Flugman, Jessie Flugman, Maria Impastato, Christine Montesano, Ashley Delhaye and Julia Marullo. Leaders Kim Flugman and Diane Delhaye were proud of their Girl Scouts. The girls also went Christmas caroling on Deepwells Lane in St. James. The girls asked homeowners to buy particular items for 30+ nursing home residents at St. James Healthcare on Moriches Roads. The girls then sang their carols and collected all 30 gifts for the “adopted” nursing home residents. Special thanks go out to all the homeowners on Deepwells Lane who participated in this charitable endeavor. SCOUTS SPREAD HOLIDAY CHEER... Boy Scouts from Wolf Den #8, Pack 228 from St. James, sang Christmas carols for the seniors at The Islandia. Pictured (L-R) are: Connor, Michael, Thomas, Dominic, Gregory, Anthony, and Hunter. SCOUTS ARE BOWLED OVER... Boy Scouts from Pack 228, Wolf Den #8 of St. James, went bowling in order to earn their Sport elective. Pictured (L-R) top row: Connor, Thomas, Vincent, Anthony; bottom row: Bobby, James, Dominic, Gregory, and Michael. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 84 – S P O R T S A WINNING SEASON... Congratulations to the Girls Nesaquake Middle School Volleyball team. They were undefeated throughout the 2006-2007 season. Ten Star All Star and Bryan Adrian Basketball Camps Registration is now open for the Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp and the Bryan Adrian Summer Basketball Camp. The Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp is by invitation only. Boys and girls ages 10-19 are eligible to apply. Past participants include: Michael Jordan, Tim Duncan, Vince Carter, Jerry Stackhouse, Grant Hill and Antawn Jamison. Camp locations include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia. Registration is also open for the 29th Annual Bryan Adrian Summer Basketball Camp. Boys and girls ages 6-18 are eligible. All skill levels are welcome. Locations include: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, (631) 862-0031 Laurie S tudio The Art of Photography www.lauriestudio.com Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Players from 50 states and 17 foreign countries attended the 2006 Ten Star All Star Summer Basketball Camp. College basketball scholarships are possible for players selected to the AllAmerican Team. For a free brochure, call (704) 373-0873 anytime. HOMESTEAD LANDSCAPING INC. Property Maintenance Contracts All Phases of Design & Construction – Computer Imaging – Serving the North Shore for 14 Years Award winning photography!!! 588-5296 LICENSED AND INUSRED OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 85 – Congratulations! Master Jimmy Bonfiglio of Excel Karate Academy on his induction into the World Professional Martial Arts Organization Great Grandmaster Aaron Banks 2007 Hall of Fame A special Thank You to Shihan Robert Ornes of St. James for the nomination of Sensei Jimmy for Shorin Ryu Instructor of the Year Madison Square Garden Sunday, January 28, 2007 With heartfelt love, admiration and pride from your St. James family & friends. The Napolitanos The LaGregas The Pollichinos The Titones and the Doctors of True Chiropractic www.excelkarateacademy.com OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 86 – H E A L T H N O T E S Wonderful, Wonderful Water by Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio Water is vital to wellness, and drinking enough water can even help you maintain a healthy weight. Water is essential for every function of the body. It is needed for the digestion of food, to convert food to energy and to rid your body of waste. It even helps you look healthy by keeping skin hydrated and glowing. Just make sure it’s from a pure, clean source. Bothered by a food craving? Try drinking some water instead of giving into it. You may just be dehydrated. Feeling tired and a bit cranky? Your body may be telling you that it is experiencing difficulties in functioning without enough water. Troubled by constipation? Increase water consumption on a steady basis to help keep you more regular. Tips for getting 6 to 8 glasses or more of water a day: • Have a glass of water when you first get up each day. • Try to drink 4 ounces of water every hour throughout the day. • Prepare for exercise by hydrating with water before you begin. • Sip water while exercising to replace what is lost as you A support group for people with fibromyalgia, sponsored by the Arthritis Foundation, will meet the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Siena Village Community Center, 2000 CHIROPRACTOR 105 Lake Ave, Nesconset, NY 11767 ALTH IN GO HE O Bishops Road in Smithtown. The meeting is open to the public and offered free of charge. For more information, call the Arthritis Foundation, Long Island Chapter, at 427-8272. SAINT JAMES ANIMAL HOSPITAL “We strive to make your pet thrive” State-of-the-Art Medical & Surgical Hospital Special Emphasis on Senior Care & Health Maintenance Spay • Neuter • Declaw • Dentistry • Vaccination Full Service Boarding Under Veterinary Supervision Russ J. Star, DVM 631 584-6336 D NDS HA PUT Y OU 979-9854 ♥ Editor’s Note: Dr. Linda Bocchichio is a chiropractor practicing at 105 Lake Avenue So. in Nesconset. She is the founder of the St. James Walking Club and is a former president of the St. James Chamber of Commerce. For further information, call 979-9854. Fibromyalgia Support Group Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio R perspire in order to keep your energy levels high. • Add a bit of juice to flavor it up or drink mineral water and receive the added benefits of getting more minerals such as calcium. 538 N. Country Rd., St. James, NY 11780 CHIROPRACTIC FAMILY & PERSONAL CARE Natural & Effective Treatment for: Chronic Pain Conditions Sports, Auto and Job-related Injuries MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED EVENING & SATURDAY HOURS Weight Loss Weight Management Behavior Modification Post-partum Weight Loss Personalized Nutritional Guidance OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 • One-0n-One Guidance • Group Discounts Available • On-Site Lectures Available • Control Sugar Cravings • Feel More Energetic • Lose Weight & Maintain It ALICIA WATINS NUTRITION SPECIALIST 631-584-6194 – 87 – H E A L T H N O T E S Cold Weather Can Mean Frostbite by Jim Winter Winter sports enthusiasts participate in a variety of activities, such as downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, camping, ice fishing, ice skating and snowmobiling – even just frolicking in the yard with family and friends. Most people who are spending a great deal of time outdoors are adequately dressed and stay in properly marked areas. Even so, a pleasant day outside in the cold and snow, or getting trapped unexpectedly by bad weather, can lead to frostbite. Frostbite affects areas of the body that are exposed to the cold, such as cheeks, nose, ears, fingers and toes. Frostbite has three stages of progression: wear warm layers, keep dry, consume liquids and carbohydrates and seek shelter and warmth at the first sign of numbness. A little advance preparation will help make all those winter activities safer and more fun. Editor’s Note: Jim Winter is a State Farm Insurance Agent, located at 320 Lake Avenue in St. James. He has over 30 years experience with State Farm, the last 14 as an agent serving the insurance needs of St. James. Jim’s office offers auto, home, life, disability and business insurance as well as financial products. He can be reached at 584-5929. Discover why 15 million HOMEOWNERS TRUST their homes to • Frostnip – An individual may notice a pins and needles sensation with the skin turning very white and soft. No blistering occurs. There is no permanent damage and may be reversed by soaking in warm water or breathing warm breath on the affected area. STATE FARM. • Superficial frostbite – Blistering may occur; the skin feels numb, waxy and frozen. Ice crystals form in the skin cells while the rest of the skin remains flexible. • Deep frostbite – This is the most serious stage where blood vessels, muscles, tendons, nerves and bone may be frozen. This can lead to permanent damage, blood clots and gangrene in the most severe cases. There is no feeling in the affected area and no blistering. At this stage serious infection and loss of limbs occur frequently. According to the American Red Cross, thousands of people experience frostbite every winter. Cold weather enthusiasts should James L. Winter Agency Inc. Jim Winter, Agent St. James, NY 11780 Bus: 631-584-5929 LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR, STATE FARM IS THERE.® Providing Insurance and Financial Services State Farm Fire and Casualty Company, State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL State Farm Florida Insurance Company - Winter Haven, FL • State Farm Lloyds - Dallas, TX P048119 12/04 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 88 – H E A L T H N O T E S Treating Headaches with Physical Therapy by Karen Correia, PT, PhD If you are reluctant to take medication for your headaches you may be interested in learning about causes of headaches that may be far-removed from your head and neck. The sketch shown was developed from years of clinical experience treating headaches due to a variety of musculoskeletal problems. In fact, headaches may be relieved by treating injuries of the head, the toes and many places inbetween. Headaches are often caused by increased muscle tension. This tension is due to overloading neck and head muscles as the body tries to compensate for poor posture, stress, or something else. That something else may be loss of function of muscles and joints below the neck perhaps due to an injury or disease such as arthritis. Here’s what happens: with a loss in function, your body is working really hard at keeping you working or playing. At some point, your body runs out of options and reports headache pain: an alarm that says do something. Over-thecounter pain medication may relieve symptoms in the shortterm. However, your body will continue to signal pain until you do something to prevent the headache such as change your posture or decrease your stress. When home remedies aren’t suc- Illustration by Kayla Mattes cessful, pain speaks up and urges you to seek professional help. Why didn’t anyone ever refer me to physical therapy for my headaches? It takes a thorough search of the muscles and joints of the body to find old problems that may be contributing to headaches. The gatekeepers of physical therapy, medical doctors, are not as experienced as physical therapists at palpating and discovering musculoskeletal compensations and old injuries. As a patient, you may open the discussion with your physician on the potential benefits of physical therapy for your headaches. To be effective, physical thera- py intervention for headaches requires the combination of a skilled physical therapist and a compliant patient. A skilled therapist will determine the cause of your headaches and use handson skills, postural education, exercise, etc., to restore tissue to its original function. A compliant patient will be committed to correcting postures, performing specific exercises and minimizing stress in their life. Return to the illustration and see if you’ve ever experienced the injuries or pain symptoms shown. If so, there may be a solution for your headaches that includes treatment to other parts of your body in addition to your head or neck. Consult your physician and locate a skilled physical therapist to help identify the cause of your headaches. Just as in other aspects of healthcare, there is greater success in treating the cause of a problem rather than the symptoms. Editor’s Note: Karen Correia, PT, PhD of Kare Therapeutics, has been treating orthopedic movement abnormalities for 15 years. She has taught physical therapy at Stony Brook University and Touro College. Dr. Correia has been measuring and analyzing movement for 25 years and has published her research in professional journals. Her primary interests are foot and ankle disorders as they re Call Kare Therapeutics, 732 Smithtown Bypass, Smithtown, (631) 724-5433 for additional information. For Hands-On Physical Therapy with Individualized Care CALL Kare Therapeutics, P.T., P.C. Experienced, Licensed Physical Therapists on Staff • Headaches • TMJ • Neck & Back Pain • General Rehabilitation • All Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal & Sports Injuries 732 Smithtown By Pass, Suite 102A Smithtown 631.724.5433 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Early Morning, Day & Evening Appointments – 89 – RELIANCE REAL ESTATE (631) 862-9000 www.SearchingLongIsandNY.com 359 LAKE AVE., ST. JAMES, NY 11780 PERSONAL SERVICE • PERSONAL ATTENTION William J. Garthe Licensed Real Estate Broker Where the World Shops for Real Estate Online™. 6,600,000 home buyer hits a month is reported by REALTOR.com. 82% of all home buyers use this home search website when looking for a home. A 500% better chance of having your home seen on REALTOR.com is with a Featured Home Listing. Reliance Real Estate has five Featured Home Listing spaces available. Call for more information. Next month, your home could be FIRST on the Buyer’s List! Call today to compare marketing plans to Sell Your Home! ST JAMES: “Investor's Dream" 1/2 acre flat property single family home. $435,000. APARTMENT FOR RENT - ST. JAMES. 1 BR. 2 months security. Credit check & references. No pets. No smoking. $1,600 month RONKONKOMA: Affordable 3 BR Ranch set on dead end street. Most of the updates have been done. Newly finished basement with surround sound – ready for home theater. OSE. New moldings, solid wood raised panel doors, new boiler. First home buyer or downsizing? Don’t miss this one!!! Owner transferred and ready to deal. Call to view. Offered at $344,000. AFFORDABLE OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE: 550 No. Country Rd., St. James $1,800 month 1st Avenue, St. James $1,450 month EAST NORTHPORT: Mixed Use Commercial Compound (Rte. 25A). $1,900,000-$2,200,000. Call for details. WWW.SearchingLongIslandNY.com OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 90 – B E A U T Y T I P S Hair Reflects Your Persona by Lucia Gabriela Navarrete Hair is composed of strong structural protein called keratin. This is the same kind of protein that makes up the nails and the outer layer of skin. Hair is actually dead (non-living) material when it leaves the scalp. This concept is one of the reasons why, in the past, people abused their hair with chemicals and did not take proper precautions or informed aftercare. What I know as a professional is that living or non-living things are exposed to different conditions, temperatures, chemicals and elements that affect and change its condition or performance. That’s why you are responsible for how your hair, nails, skin, body, and eyes look right now. Any cell or structure from your body can tell a lot about you – similar to the way trees tell their age. Another example is ice. Ice can tell the amount of carbon dioxide, nitrogen or oxygen in the past centuries or millenniums. The police and FBI use hair, nails and skin as evidence to solve crimes, because, believe or not, whatever you do, your body is going to have a chemical record of it. Hair can tell who you are, how you live and what you go through. Below the surface of the skin is the hair root, which is enclosed within a hair follicle. At the base of the hair follicle is the dermal papilla. The dermal papilla is fed by the bloodstream, which carries nourishment to produce new hairs. Blood carries everything you eat, drink and take in. Many people come to the salon to look INTERIOR EXTERIOR 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE REFERENCES UPON REQUEST RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL DEBUS Painting & Wallpapering good and feel great. We give you the best of our work, and give you what you want. Now it’s up to you to keep it healthy, sexy, beautiful and shiny. We see you once a month or less, so we really do not have as much control of your hair as you do. That’s why I want to give you some advice for a healthy you and beautiful hair. Eat Healthy: It’s very important you drink a lot of water, take vitamins, and eat veggies, fruit, fish, meat, and grains. In other words think healthy, act healthy, work healthy, eat healthy and live healthy. Also, exercise and breathe properly (it’s proven that breathing properly helps to fight diseases and stress). Treat yourself like a queen or king. continued on facing page R E S T A U R A N T Rated Excellent by The New York Times 416 No. Country Rd (Rte. 25A), St. James, NY 11780 631.862.6030 Open 7 Days For Lunch or Dinner CATERING FOR ALL OCCASIONS 862-7924 “My Customers Are Satisfied Customers” Quality Workmanship All Work Guaranteed TRUE CHIROPRACTIC, LLC 631 LAKE AVENUE, ST. JAMES, NY 11780 Specializing In: MULTI-COLOR PAINTING RAG PAINTING • SPONGE PAINTING Power Washing • Spackling Across from the Fire House in the same building as LI Family Medical DR. HOPE M. MILLER DR. MARC S. TACZANOWSKI “QUALITY & DEPENDABILITY YOU CAN COUNT ON” LICENSED & INSURED STEVEN DEBUS SUFFOLK LICENSE #19748-HI FREE ESTIMATES 584-TRUE (8783) OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 91 – B E A U T Y continued Try to stop smoking: Well, we all know that smoking is not good for you. If you have gray or blond hair, smoke makes your hair look dull and less shiny, not to mention yellowing. T I P S Editor’s Note: Lucia Gabriela is a colorist and make-up artist at Paul James Salon, 556 North Country Road in St. James. As a former colorist at Nubest Salon and Spa in Manhasset, she has worked with Artec, Clairol, Matrix and Kerastase. Lucia is now proficient in Wella and Logics hair color. Her hobbies include exercise, diet, and environmentalism. Please feel free to request a complimentary consultation with Lucia at any time, just call 631-862-8622. Use good products: Using products with high amounts of alcohol can damage and dry your hair. I recommend using shampoo, moisturizing and styling products rich in proteins and vitamins. When you use moisturizer, apply it just on the ends for a good 5-10 minutes. Don’t ever leave conditioner in your hair unless it is leave-in conditioner. When you do that, you are closing the cuticle and the hair cannot breathe, causing breakage. Use cold water for final rinse: Hot water opens the cuticle and prevents the hair from being silky and shiny. After you get a chemical process or just get your hair done, request a one minute cool rinse. Do not use too much heat: Now that you know heat opens the cuticle, try to blow dry/flat iron/curling iron your hair less. Do not overheat/overdo one section of your hair because you will provoke breakage. Attention blondes: Be careful, your hair does not have as much protein and structure in it as nonblondes. This is one of the main reasons why your hair is sensitive to everything if you overdo it. Attention color and perm clients: When you do a chemical service like highlights or perm, the hair will take a minimum of two weeks to get back in shape, depending how much you have done with your hair. Make sure you use good treatments twice a week to prevent dryness, frizz and changes in the texture of your hair. The cutting edge – find it at Paul Ja m e s! Offering Expert Personalized Services... ■ Hair Design ■ Manicures FREE HAIRCUTS ■ Color Specialists ■ Make-Up ON TUESDAY NIGHTS ■ Waxing ■ Bridal Specialists w/qualified assistants Please call for appointment 556 Route 25A, St. James, N.Y. (631) 862-8622 HOURS: Closed Mondays • Tues., Fri. & Sat: 8:30am – 5pm • Wed. & Thurs: 9:30am – 8pm Visit us on the web at: w w w . p a u l j a m e s . c o m OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 92 – C E L E B R A T I O N S Happy Birthday lucky?” Love Mom, Dad, Peter, Emily, Isabella, Sam and Riley. We join Michael’s family and friends in wishing him a very happy birthday. *** Michael Cholowsky IV Special birthday wishes go out to Michael Cholowsky IV of St. James who just celebrated his 5th birthday on February 18, 2007. “We love our little superhero so much. How can we be so Anthony James Williams of St. James turned two on December 30, 2006. Anthony is the son of Tony and Carol Williams and the grandson of Judith Wimmer, all of St. James. Anthony celebrated his second birthday with his family and friends and had a great party that night at The Little Gym in Smithtown. Special birthday wishes and Valentine’s kisses are sent by Mommy, Daddy and Grandma. We join Anthony’s family, friends and neighbors in wishing him a very happy birthday and year ahead. Anthony James Williams Attention Super Moms Save Your Time & Energy I’ll Come To You! Hair by Cynthia PROFESSIONAL HAIRDRSSER ON-THE-GO PRECISION CUTS COLOR UPDOS STYLING KIDS CUTS Call for an Appointment: 631-332-7511 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 93 – C E L E B R A T I O N S Celebrating 50 Years of Marriage Fifty years ago on November 3, 1956 Bill and Judie Rooney of St. James exchanged marriage vows. This past November they celebrated their 50th anniversary with family and friends at a big party thrown by their five children and spouses at the Sons of Noway Hall. Bill and Judie arrived at the party in a horse drawn carriage, followed by a Model T Ford carrying 11 of their 18 grandchildren, generously volunteered by the Dowling family. A fun time was had by all. Congratulations and best wishes to the Rooneys from your family, friends and neighbors in St. James. Happy 50th Mom and Dad! Love, Sue & Kevin, Barbara & Brian, Bill & LeeAnn, Mike & Donna, and Dan & Lisa. Orth / Smyth Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Smyth of Pearl River, Rockland County and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Orth of St. James, are proud to announce the engagement of their children, Colleen Smyth and Robert Orth. Colleen is a graduate of Albertus Magnus High School and Siena College. Robert is a graduate of Smithtown High School and Siena College. A summer wedding is planned. Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple and their families from your friends and neighbors in St. James. Judie and Bill Rooney • Night on the Town • • Airport • • Proms • Weddings • • Atlantic City Service • • Any & All Occasions • 1 HOUR FREE AFTER 6 HOURS With Coupon • Expires 3/20/07 6 - 8 - 10 - Passenger Stretch Limousines • Town Car Our Newest Super Stretch Limousine Features... • Color TV/VCR/DVD • Full Bar • Privacy Partition • Fiber Optics • Continuous Light Show • Mirrored Ceiling • AM/FM Stereo/CD Player • Seats up to 10 Passengers North Country Limousines Any Time, Any Place, Any Occasion 631.467-4400 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Corporat Account e s Welcome – 94 – C E L E B R A T I O N S Finger / Marchant Engaged Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finger of St. James are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Marie, to Brian Marchant, son of Mr. Jeffery Marchant and Ms. Luanne Marchant of Connecticut. An April wedding has been planned. Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple and their families on this joyous occasion. Kristin Marie Finger and Brian Marchant Lindroth / Graziano Engaged Beni and Brian DeSimone Ramirez / DeSimone Exchange Vows Beni Ramirez and Brian DeSimone exchanged wedding vows on December 29, 2006 at the groom’s home in St. James. Congratulations to Beni and Brian and their parents Hector Ramirez and Betty-Jane and Joseph DeSimone. The bride was attended by her sister-in-law Julie DeSimone and the groom’s two best men were his best friend Joe Fischer and his brother-in-law Hector Ramirez. The ring bearer was Alex Sandoval. The bride’s hair was done at Pat’s Place Salon in St. James and she would like to thank them for the great job they did. A reception was held at Mama Lombardi’s in Holbrook. The happy couple is residing in St. James. Congratulations and best wishes from all your family, friends and neighbors in St. James. Gayle and Glen Lindroth of St. James are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jenna Elise Lindroth to Russell John Graziano, son of and Susan and John Graziano of St. James. Jenna, a 2003 graduate of Smithtown High School, is currently attending St. Joseph’s College majoring in secondary education. Russell, a 2002 Smithtown High School graduate, is a New York City Police Officer since 2005. A December 2007 wedding is planned at St. James Lutheran Church with a reception at Russell Graziano and Flowerfield in St. James. Jenna Lindroth Congratulations and best wishes to the happy couple and their families from all your friends and neighbors in St. James. New Arrival Mike and Michele Zodda, of St. James, are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Emma Michele Zodda. Emma made her debut at University Hospital in Stony Brook on Friday, January 12, 2007, weighing in at 8 lbs. 5 ozs. and measuring 20-3/4 inches long. Welcoming her home were BIG brothers Nicholas and Matthew. Congratulations and best wishes to the Zodda family on your newest addition, from your friends and neighbors in St. James. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Emma Michele Zodda – 95 – 23rd ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Saturday, March 17 • 1 PM Woodlawn & Lake Avenues to L.I.R.R. Parking Lot Marching Bands Pipers Souvenirs Refreshments Best Leprechaun Costume Contest – and – IRISH FESTIVAL AT DEEPWELLS following the parade Music • Dancing • Fun Sponsored by the St. James Chamber of Commerce OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 96 – P O E T ’ S C O R N E R Why Me by John Taratunio, Fairfield Condos Sometimes I wonder, I wonder why me? Why I was picked by the Lord I mean, why’d He pick on me Why He gave me what I have And made me what I am And blessed me by placing me In the land of Uncle Sam I wonder about the miracle That placed an Angel in my life And about the biggest miracle When that Angel became my wife I wonder why He chose me To keep under His wing and protect Although I know at times I can be a pain in the neck Now, I know at times to wonder Is natural to all who believe But faith has always been the answer Since the days of Adam & Eve 2007 Members of the St. James Chamber of Commerce PLEASE SUPPORT THESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER BUSINESSES Artpix Studio Bagel Paradise Bethpage Federal Credit Union Bijesse & Belford/Attorney Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C./Attorney Branch Funeral Home Bull Fun Farm Carr Business Systems Century 21 North End Realty Chorus Line Dance Studio Commerce Bank Costco Wholesale Creative Windows, Ltd. Daniel Gale/Sotheby’s International DeBarbieri Associates - Realtors DeBlasio Capo - Design Build DeLorenzo Interiors James F. Donahue, D.D.S., PLLC Dowling Brothers Autobody Dowling Knipfing & Klein Insurance Eastern Cesspool Eddie’s Power Equipment Edward Jones/Scott Posner Energy Health & Fitness Flowerfield Celebrations G. Smith Electrical Services George’s Innovative Inflatables Janice L. Gillespie, DDS Lawrence Glazer / NY Life Ins. Graphics du jour/Our Town Harbor Collision Harbor Country Day School Henrietta Homes & Properties Hither Brook Nursery & Florist Interiors by Louise J. C. Broderick & Associates King Kullen Grocery Kirin Hibachi Japanese Restaurant The Knox School Lake Village Delicatessen Laurie Studio Lesco Construction The Little Gym of Smithtown Long Island Family Medical Group Morecraft Construction Co. Natalie Weinstein Design Assoc. Rowena Nedvin/ReMax Finest North Country Kitchen & Bath North Country Tree & Landscaping North Fork Bank North Shore Investigation Assoc. Oceans Bounty Seafood Parties by Ziggy Patio Pizza Paul James Salon PRC Industries Quik Drop of Smithtown Reliance Real Estate & Mortgage ReMax Beyond Retnauer Design Associates R.J.K. Gardens OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Marc Jay Rosen, C.P.A. Roslyn Savings Bank Seiskaya Ballet Smithtown Chamber of Commerce St. Catherine of Siena Med. Ctr. St. James Beverage St. James Electrical Contracting St. James Episcopal Church St. James Fire Department St. James Florist & Gift Shop St. James Funeral Home St. James Lumber Corp. St. James Natural Food St. James Post Office St. James Self Storage St. James Silk Screen & Embroidery Stony Brook University Swaine’s Bait & Tackle Tagi A. Garbizu & Associates TAP Consulting, Ltd. Times of Smithtown Township True Chiropractic, LLC Louise Tudisco / ReMax Summit Vazac Contracting Corp V.F.W. Post 395 Vickers Gallery & Framing Villa Sorrento Restaurant W.B.R. Enterprises - Plumbing Yellow Cottage – 97 – O B I T U A R I E S John Dean John Dean of St. James, formerly of Uniondale and Bellmore, NY, passed away on January 17, 2007. He was a veteran of WWII, retired NYPD Pct. 114 and a retired pressman of the New York Daily News. Beloved husband of 62 years of Eileen (nee McCreight). Loving father of Maryellen (Joseph) Kelly, John (Laura), Eileen (Terry) Lehmann, Robert (Gina), Thomas (Donna), Georgia (James) Wilkinson and Matthew (Rosie). Cherished grandfather of 18 and great grandfather of eight. A Funeral Mass was offered Holy Cross R.C. Church in Nesconset. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. William C. Dabalsky Arrangements were entrusted to The Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. William C. Dabalsky, of St. James, passed away on January 30, 2007 at the age of 20. Beloved son of Lenny and Shirley Dabalsky. Loving brother of Daniel and Joanie. Cherished grandson of Chester and the late Rita Dabalsky and Joan and John Dunn. Adored nephew of Don and Joanne Cantwell, John and Barbara Dunn, Coulby and Lynda Dunn, Daniel J. Dunn, Maureen L. Dunn, Coleen and Kevin O’Rourke, Peggy and Tom Kenny and the late Michael A. Dunn and Dennis G. Dunn. Dear cousin to many. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Patrick‘s R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram. Arlene Icolari Arlene Icolari, of Palm Coast, Fl, formerly of Smithtown, passed away on February 8, 2007 at the age of 58. Beloved wife of the late Vincent. Loving mother of Laura Braun, Thomas, Doretta Reuss and Linda Nichols. Adored grandmother of Brianna, Benjaman, Amanda, Trevor, Jake, Gage, Emma and Ashley. Dear sister of Ellen Graulich and John J. Ryff. A Funeral Mass was held at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church in St. James. Interment was at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to The Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. Overcome with grief? Begin your journey to healing at The Branch Funeral Home. The Branch Funeral Home want to help If you are suffering suffering from from the thepain painofoflosing losinga aloved lovedone, one,we weatat The Branch Funeral Home want to help you discover new hope. hope. We will be hosting free grief counseling seminars on the first Saturday of every On Saturday, July 1, 2006, we will be hosting free grief counseling seminars month. Bereavement Specialist Patricia Jones, MS, will lead these comforting and uplifting seminars, on the first Saturday of every month. Bereavement Specialist Patricia Jones, MS, will lead these which will offer you: comforting and uplifting seminars, which will offer you: Counseling FreeFree GriefGrief Counseling Seminars • A safe place to tell your story and share your sorrow Seminar • Advice on how to begin a healthy grieving process • Compassionate support from others who are also grieving • Guidance on taking steps towards healing First Saturday of every month Saturday, 3, 2006 JulyMarch 1, 2006 10:00 -- 11:30 10:00 11:30a.m. a.m. Stop suffering through your grief alone. Call The Branch Funeral Home today. 190 East Main Street • Smithtown, NY 11787 (631) 724-9500 www.branchfh.com ©2006 Adfinity Family owned and operated by the Vigliante Family OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 98 – O B I T U A R I E S Christian Camilleri, all of St. James, NY. A memorial service was held on December 29, 2006 in California. A Memorial Mass was also held for Danielle on February 4, 2007 at Sts. Philip & James Church in St. James. In lieu of flowers, friends who wish, may contribute to Hinds Hospice, 1416 W. Twain, Fresno, California 93711. John J. Kain Danielle E. Mustapich Danielle E. Mustapich, 27 Danielle E. Mustapich of Lemoore, California, passed away on December 24, 2006 at the age of 27. Danielle, who fought a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer, was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and a friend to many. She was the beloved wife of U.S. Navy 1st Class Petty Officer John Mustapich, who grew up in St. James, NY, and the adoring mother of Curtis Joseph Mustapich, who just turned 4 years old. Danielle is also survived by her parents Leo Domingo of Florida and Debra Luke of Lemoore, California; grandparents, John and Barbara Luke of Texas and Esther Fandanola of San Francisco, California; four brothers, Aaron, David and Leo Domingo, and Alex Luke; and a sister, Sara Domingo. She was the loving daughterin-law of Helen and Curtis Mustapich, lifelong residents of St. James, and dear sister-in-law of Michael and Rebecca Camilleri and aunt to Kayli and John J. Kain, of New York City, NY, passed away on January 5, 2007. He was a 31 year employee of Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in NYC. Beloved brother of Kathleen Meehan (William) and brother-in-law of Karen Kain, wife of the late Thomas Kain. Devoted uncle of Wendy, Kristin, Kevin, Michael and Katie. A Funeral Mass was held on January 13, 2007 at St. Patrick’s RC Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to the care of Kenneth J. Maher, Kerry J. Maher and Kenneth J. Maher, Jr. of the St. James Funeral Home. Henry P. Mullaney Henry P. Mullaney of Smithtown, passed away suddenly on February 10, 2007. He was the proprietor of Budget Printing Center in Ronkonkoma and a member of Blessed Sacrament Council #11416 Knights of Columbus and the John J. Shea Assembly. Cherished husband of Annette, Loving father of Jill, Martina (Ryan) and Patrick. He will be missed by many – especially his family in Ireland. A Funeral Mass was held February 14, 2007 at Sts. Philip & James R.C. Church in St. James. Interment followed at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Coram. Arrangements were entrusted OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 to the care of Kenneth J. Maher, Kerry J. Maher and Kenneth J. Maher, Jr. of the St. James Funeral Home. Louis F. Saglembeni Louis F. Saglembeni of St. James, formerly of Smithtown and Brooklyn, NY, passed away on January 8, 2007 at the age of 69. Beloved husband of Buba (Frances); Loving father of Salvatore (Wendi), Donna Marie (Robert), Joscelyn, Louis (Madeline), and Michael (Dana). Cherished grandfather of Maria Anne, Nicole, Michael R., Victoria, Thomas and Michael A. Devoted brother of Rosalie (Vincent) Considine and the late Michael. Dear brother-in-law of Catherine LoCastro. Adored uncle to many nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Patrick’s R.C. Church in Smithtown. Interment followed at Calverton National Cemetery. Arrangements were entrusted to The Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. Philip Schwender Philip Schwender, of St. James, passed away on January 31, 2007 at the age of 63. He was a Union Carpenter with Local 7. Beloved husband of Barbara. Loving father of Tim (Donna) and Susan (David). Cherished grandfather of Ashleigh Ella and Brendan Philip. Dear brother of Thomas. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Make-a-Wish Foundation of Suffolk County, Inc. 100-1 Patco Court, Islandia, NY 11749 (631) 348-9474 or the American Heart Association, 1 Union Street, Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691, (609) 208-0020. Arrangements were entrusted to The Branch Funeral Home in Smithtown. – 99 – Over Four Decades of Caring St. James Funeral Home, Inc. Kenneth J. Maher – Owner, Lic. Manager & Director Kerry J. Maher – Lic. Director Kenneth J. Maher, Jr. – Lic. Director “Personal Attention & Dignified Service - Our Continuing Tradition” Serving All Faiths Your Community’s Family Owned & Operated Funeral Home 584-5200 551 North Country Road (Route 25A), Saint James Pre-Planned Funeral Arrangements Available OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 – 100 – I N F.Y.I. B R I E F ongoing opportunities, community services a n d g e n e r a l i n fo r m a t i o n A.A. MEETINGS Alcoholics Anonymous holds more than 400 open meetings each week in Suffolk County. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. All are welcome. A.A. meets every Monday and Wednesday, at the St. James Methodist Church, off Route 25A and Moriches Road, in St. James. On Mondays a Big Book meeting is held at 6:30 p.m. and a 12-Step meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. On Wednesdays a Beginners meeting and a Topic meeting is held at 7:30 p.m. If you have further questions or would like a list of other open meetings as well as closed meetings, call 669-1124, 24 hours, 7 days. AMVET POST #55 MEETS IN ST. JAMES AMVET Post #55 meets the second Tuesday of each month at the St. James VFW, which is located next to King Kullen on Lake Avenue. The meetings begin at 8 p.m. AMVET membership is open to all men and women who have served honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces, Reserves or National Guard including those men and women who are currently serving our country. Each AMVET post conducts its own local programs and participates in AMVET-related state and national organization activities. For additional information about the AMVET’s Post #55 in St. James, contact Mike Guido at 8627452 and attend the meetings on the second Tuesday of each month. AMERICAN LEGION HALL FOR RENT Tables, chairs, kitchen, bar, heat/AC; Reasonable Rates. Sherwood Brothers Post 95, Lake Avenue, St. James. Call on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. 584-9633. CRISIS HOTLINE RESPONSE of Suffolk County, Inc. provides a suicide prevention/ crisis intervention hotline, every day, 24-hours-a-day. Call anytime if you are feeling sad or desperate, if you are concerned about someone who is, or if you just want to talk with someone who understands and cares. Talking helps. Call: 751-7500 ANYTIME CRISIS ONLINE HOTLINE Response of Suffolk County, a 24-hour crisis intervention hotline, now has a new ONLINE crisis counseling service, called Hear2Help. Hear2Help counselors can be reached online Monday through Friday afternoons from 3-9 p.m. Log on at responsehotline.org EMOTIONS ANONYMOUS A 12 step program for anyone who is experiencing emotional problems. There are meetings on Sunday, 3:30-5 p.m. at Mather Memorial Hospital in Port Jefferson; Saturday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Smithtown; and on Tuesday evenings from 7:309:30 p.m. at Atria Assisted Living in South Setauket on Route 247. Call John at 584-5604 for additional information. FLAG DROP OFF BOX AT AMERICAN LEGION HALL Through the generosity of the St. James Postmaster and an old-time mailman, Tom Swenson, a reconditioned mail-drop box has been painted and placed to the side of the American Legion, Sherwood Bros. Hall at 95 Lake Avenue in St. James for your convenience to place your old, faded and tattered flags. Once a year, a meaningful and dignified ceremony is held to dispose of the flags – they are burned and the ashes are buried with prayer. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED Share your heart and home with children in need. Become a Suffolk County foster parent. Foster parents receive stipends, are reimbursed for expenses, can be single parents, can work, receive free OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 training, are supported by caring caseworkers, help to reunite families, and may be able to adopt children who can’t go home. All orientation meetings are held in the Social Services Building at 3455 Veteran’s Memorial Highway in Ronkonkoma. Please call the Suffolk County Department of Social Services at 853-KIDS for more information and to sign up for one of their upcoming orientation meetings. JEWISH STUDY GROUPS “FREE” Study Group for community seniors is offered at Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge, on Monday mornings at 10-11:30 a.m. Call the temple office for further information at 7245807. Lunch & Learn at Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge, will meet on the second Shabbat morning of every month. No Hebrew or background knowledge required. Shabbat services begin at 9:30 a.m., with Lunch & Learn following. This program is “FREE” and open to the community. For directions call the temple office at 724-5807. JEWISH WAR VETERANS MEETINGS The Three Village Post of the Jewish War Veterans is seeking new members. They meet monthly on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. at the North Shore Jewish Center, Norwood Avenue at Old Town Road, Port Jefferson Station. Call 751-6421 or 928-1127. JEWISH WORSHIP SERVICES Temple Beth Chai, 870 Townline Road, Hauppauge, a Conservative/ Egalitarian Synagogue welcomes the community for Sabbath services on Friday evenings at 8 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 9:30 a.m. Call the temple office at 7245807 for directions. SENIORS WHO CAN’T GET TO THE LIBRARY... A VAN-TASTIC SOLUTION Through a cooperative effort between The Smithtown Library – 101 – I N F.Y.I. B R I E F ongoing opportunities, community services a n d g e n e r a l i n fo r m a t i o n and the Town of Smithtown’s Senior Citizens Department, transportation is provided for library visits on regularly scheduled dates or on demand when possible. On days of planned visits, a van from the Smithtown Senior Citizens Center will take you to any Smithtown Library Building. If you need to go to the library when a visit is not planned, call the Senior Citizen Center’s Transportation Department to inquire about scheduling an individual visit. To arrange to be picked up for a planned visit or to request an individual visit, call the Senior Citizen Center’s Transportation Department at 265-8811. One week’s notice must be given for a pick up. There is a $1 charge each way for transportation ($2 round trip). MOMS Club The MOMS Club of Smithtown holds its General Membership meeting on the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. We are a chapter of MOMS Club International and are a support group for the stay-athome mom and the mom who works part time. We have playgroups, park dates, field trips, and Mom’s Night Out. Our chapter serves the Smithtown Township. New members and their children are ALWAYS welcome. For more information please contact Maureen at 631-862-1033. www.momsclub.org OUTREACH SERVICES AVAILABLE Temple Beth Sholom of Smithtown’s Social Action Committee provides outreach services to Smithtown residents and surrounding communities on a case by case basis. Social Action volunteers are available for visits to local nursing homes, hospitals and other settings to provide friendly visiting, and our community food pantry serves the needy with periodic food basket deliveries. Monthly meetings often host guest speakers from various social service and charitable organizations, and interested speakers are welcome to contact us for scheduling. If you need the assistance of the Social Action Committee, wish to request friendly visiting, or are a community speaker, please contact chairperson, Aviva Guttmann at 724-0424, or email: [email protected] SENIORS WANTED Do you play Mah Jong? Chess? Crave socialization? Interested in Adult Education? Book clubs? Trips? Lunch dates? Want to meet and mingle with other seniors? Temple Beth Sholom, 433 Edgewood Avenue Smithtown is pleased to offer Seniors reduced membership fees for their first year at Temple Beth Sholom. Join now to start enjoying the activities! The time to get involved is now! Interfaith couples welcome. For more information call the temple office at 724-0424. PARKINSON PHYSICAL THERAPY PROGRAM A physical therapy program is available to Parkinson patients at the Smithtown Parkinson Therapy Center. The Center conducts an on-going program of exercise and physical therapy, specifically tailored to the needs of each individual patient and administered by a volunteer staff doctor, a physical therapist, nurses and trained volunteer aids. The Center operates on a not-for-profit basis with only a minimal monthly charge to cover expenses. For more information or if you are interested in volunteering, call 265-6621. RECOVERY MEETINGS Recovery, Inc., a nonprofit community mental health organization, offers self-help for nervous symptoms, fears, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, etc. Meetings are held on Tuesdays, at 7:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 490 North Country Road, St. James. For additional information call 724-5190. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 SUFFOLK VOCATIONAL CENTER - FREE TRAINING If you are widowed, separated, divorced or in the process of obtaining a separation or divorce, a single parent or a single parent receiving ADC/TANF you might qualify for FREE training. Registration is in progress for the F-E-G-S Suffolk Vocational Center/Displaced Homemaker program New Directions, Computer Skills Training and Brush Up programs. Enrollment is ongoing for programs. The New Directions program offers morning workshops. The Computer Training and BrushUp programs include computer literacy classes in Microsoft Word and Excel as well as personal skills instruction. Call 598-0108 - early enrollment is a must. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED RESPONSE of Suffolk County, Inc. a 24-hour crisis intervention hot line needs open, caring people to volunteer 4 hours a week as telephone counselors. Training is provided. Call 751-7500 anytime. Smithtown Parkinson Therapy Center, Route 25, Smithtown is always in need of volunteers to ensure the desired goals it strives for. No experience is needed for just two hours a day, on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Volunteers are trained by the professional staff. The center welcomes present and/or future students of physical therapy as volunteers. Anyone with the desire to become a “Help” or a “Hope” should call 265-6621. VFW POST #395 John W. Cooke Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 395 meets at 8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at their Post next to King Kullen on Lake Avenue in St. James. VFW membership is open to all veterans who have served honorably in foreign conflicts in U.S. Armed forces. For further information, call 862-7965. – 102 – C L A S S I F I E D PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me and show me herein, you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances of my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor has been granted. B.D. 2/07 TUTORING – K-6 Certified, experienced teacher to tutor basic skills, test preparation, enrichment and general confidence building. Call Mrs. Hallaran, 584-3988. tfn/cc CLERICAL HELP WANTED – Part time position, St. James Financial Office. 6-12 hours per week. Call 631-584-8999. 2/07 HELP WANTED – St. James health club. Experience preferred but will train. Day and/or evening hours. Call 584-5467. 2/07/cf HELP WANTED – Limousine Driver Needed. P/T, F/T, weekends. Must have clean Class E license. Please call 584-6007. tfn/nl A D V E R T I S I N G LOCAL HAIR SALON HIRING – In Search Of: Salon Coordinator, excellent opportunity for the right person, pleasant atmosphere w/benefits. Also looking for hairdressers, colorists, nail techs, make-up artists, estheticians and assistants. All inquires kept confidential. Please call (631) 5842408. tfn/s APT. FOR RENT – ST. JAMES One bedroom apartment includes utilities. Located in a beautiful, quiet area of St. James. $950/mo. Call (631) 965-0403. 2/07 APT. FOR RENT – 2 Bedroom apartment for rent in St. James. Conveniently located. Call 8626268 for appointment. 2/07/nw PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me and show me herein, you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances of my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor has been granted. E.K. 3/07 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me and show me herein, you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances of my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor has been granted. R.T. 2/07 DO YOU HATE THE GYM BUT WANT TO GET IN SHAPE? Keep your new year’s resolution, and train in the privacy of your own home. I am a certified personal trainer specializing in weight training, body sculpting, toning and nutrition. I will bring your workouts to you. Call for a free consultation. Patty 631-6808355. 2/07 OFFICE FOR RENT – ST. JAMES Newly renovated 800 sq ft. commercial office suite with 2 entrances on mail level, bathroom. $1,450 + utilities, wired for cable, central alarm system. Immediate occupancy. Call Ruth 862-9849 for info. 2/07 – 103 – C L A S S I F I E D PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (NEVER KNOWN TO FAIL) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven, blessed mother of the Son of God, immaculate virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh star of the sea, help me and show me herein, you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in this necessity. There are none who can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my mother. Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to thee. (3 times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands. (3 times). Holy Spirit, you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can obtain my goals. You gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me, and that in all instances of my life, you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from you in eternal glory. Thank you for your mercy toward me and mine. The person must say this prayer 3 consecutive days, the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favor has been granted. M.K. 2/07 PRAYER TO ST. CLAIRE – Ask for three favors. One, business. Two, impossible. Say 9 Hail Marys for 9 days with a lit candle. Pray whether you believe or not and publish on the 9th day. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be praised, adored and glorified today and everyday. Your request will be granted, no matter how impossible it seems. Publication must be placed. M.E.N. 2/07 HELP WANTED – CAR WASHER - Busy limo company needs energetic dependable person – weekends a must. Lake Grove. Call 467-4400. tfn/ncl A D V E R T I S I N G EXERCISE IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME – Licensed personal trainer and physical therapist. Call for your complimentary session. Eaton Personal Training, Inc. 516-909-8347. www.eaton ptpt.com 2/07 HELP WANTED – Port Jefferson Village - Lainie’s Way Educational Toy Store. Responsibilities include: teaching children/parents how to play fun and educational games; setting up and breaking down outside display; working cash register, unpacking shipments, pricing, stocking, doing inventory, vacuuming, dusting. You will learn about all merchandise and be able to present/explain to customers. Must be energetic and enthusiastic. Must have your own reliable transportation; must work weekends and holidays; full time/part time. Apply in person only (12 noon-7 p.m.) Call 474-5558 for directions. Located on Main Street (across from Ferry). 2/07 FOR SALE – LOOPLOC POOL COVER - used for only one season. Covers a 16’x34’ pool (like new). $750. 585-0013. 2/07 MUSIC STUDIO AVAILABLE Room for Rent - St. James. Call for Details. 873-8126. tfn/tg HELP WANTED – Homemakers are needed for Smithtown’s EISEP (Extended In-Home Service for the Elderly Program) to assist senior citizens in the community with laundry, shopping and light housekeeping. Rewarding work salaried position plus mileage reimbursement. NYS driver’s license required. Please call Roni Negrin at the Smithtown Senior Citizens Dept., 360-7615. tfn HELP WANTED – Experienced Nail Tech, for busy St. James Nail Salon. Some following preferred. Bring your clients to a friendly and professional atmosphere. Must do acrylic, manicures and pedicures. Great pay - call, confidential - ask for Tracey, 5847974. 2/07/tnt OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 HELP WANTED – Cafe in St. James - Counter, Kitchen, Delivery. Please call 584-2074. tfn/tt MEDIA HOUSE, INC. – Betacam SP video production company specializing in corporate, industrial, commercial and broadcast videos. If your company needs quality video production, call us at (631) 862-0299. Creative internships available. tfn RECEPTION / MEETING HALL AVAILABLE FOR USE – St. James United Methodist Church, offers a spacious meeting hall with commercial kitchen for civic and support groups, receptions, clubs, workshops and seminars. The 35’x60’ meeting room has tables, chairs, rest rooms and a grand piano. The Church is located at 532 Moriches Road in Head of the Harbor. Expansive parking and handicapped access is provided. Please contact the Office at 584-5340 for available dates and suggested donations. The SJUMC offers their facilities as a community outreach to the St. James area and welcomes all visitors. tfn AMERICAN LEGION HALL FOR RENT – The American Legion, Sherwood Brothers Post 1152 is looking for an organization to rent the American Legion Hall by the year. Reasonable rates, air conditioned, heat, tables, chairs, complete kitchen and good parking. Located at 95 Lake Avenue, St. James. Call Mon., Wed., Fri., between 8-10 a.m. Ask for William Kennedy. 584-9633. tfn APARTMENT FOR RENT. 1 bedroom, LR/DR, full bath, kitchenette. Private entrance and parking area. $900. includes utilities. 584-5067. tfn – 104 – T H E Art Classes continued from page 47 The Beginner Knitting Workshop with Gabrielle Moisan Saturdays: 12 noon-3 p.m. Session 3: 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 3/31 Age: 9-12 Fee: $150 Class Fee + $15 Materials Fee Get started with basic stitches and create handknit items. Smithtown Performing Arts Center continued from page 50 on the purchase of tickets to any performance or subscription package, preferred status for seating, 20% discount on program advertising, listing on members page in program and newsletter, discounts for rental of the facility for personal or business use, and much more. Staller Center continued from page 52 Turtle Island Young People’s Concert Not Just For Kids Saturday, April 14, 3 p.m. Recital Hall, $10 An engaging one-hour program for younger audiences (K-6). Audience participation. Turtle Island String Quartet Music of John Coltrane Saturday, April 14 , 8 p.m. Recital Hall, $32 Renaissance/Jazz. Not to be missed. Music For A Spring Evening Wednesday, April 18, 8 p.m. Recital hall, $32 Classical concert. Romeo and Juliet Aquila Theatre Company Saturday, April 28, 8 p.m. F I N I S H L I N E Main Stage, $32 Shakespeare’s unmatchable vision of uncompromising true love. Lazer Vaudeville Not Just for Kids Sunday, May 6, 1 p.m., 4 p.m. Main Stage, $10 A fun and exciting one-hour show for the entire family. Money Matters continued from page 72 certificates of deposit. Over time, you may need to “rebalance” your portfolio to make sure that it is properly diversified and that it still reflects your risk tolerance and time horizon. • Build a bond ladder. When interest rates rise, the prices on your existing bonds will fall. That’s because no one will pay you full price for a bond that offers a lower rate than bonds that are just coming on the market. To build a bond portfolio that offers benefits in all interest-rate environments, you may want to create a “bond ladder” consisting of bonds of varying maturities. When market rates are high, you’ll have short-term bonds coming due to reinvest. And when market rates are low, you’ll still have your longer-term bonds – which typically pay higher rates – working for you. By following these basic suggestions, you can help stay on track toward your financial objectives – no matter what’s happening at the Federal Reserve. Editor’s Note: Money Matters is a monthly feature written by Scott Posner, CFP, A.A.M.S., an investment representative with Edward Jones Investments. This 130-year-old firm has over 7,000 offices around the world with one here in town at 542 North Country Road in the Old St. James School House. Mr. Posner has serviced both personal and institutional investors for over 16 years. For more information, a schedule of free investment classes or to request topics for future columns, call 862-2020. OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Mortgage Matters continued from page 74 Attractive financing terms, government tax breaks that make payments more affordable, and the ability to substantially increase your net worth are three good reasons to consider buying your first home. A personal prequalification by a mortgage professional is your first step. Good luck! Editor’s Note: Ann Mondrone is a senior loan officer with Preferred Empire Mortgage Company. If you have a question, comment, or suggestion for an article, you can call her at 547-5151, ext. 308 or e-mail her at amondrone@pemc. com Apply to College continued from page 78 lar major or you may find something exciting and new. As a Long Islander, you are lucky to have two highly regarded community colleges to choose from, Suffolk Community and Nassau Community. Both offer a wide variety of major options such as health and community studies, business and the liberal arts, just to name a few. In addition to solid academic programs, both offer a wide range of student organizations and athletic teams. A community college can certainly offer you the total college experience. To answer the question, “Is it too late to apply for College?” the answer is no, but don’t waste another minute. Your future begins now! Editor’s Note: Heidi Contreras and Linda De Motta are the owners of Bridge College Consultants, LLC. 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Bollhofer, Esq. 291 Lake Avenue 584-0100, 584-2304 Janet O’Hanlon Winkler, Kurtz & Winkler, LLP 310 Hallock Ave., Port Jefferson Station 928-8000 TNT Nails 487 Lake Avenue 584-7974 Preferred Empire Ann Mondrone, Loan Officer 547-5151, ext. 308 Tru Salon 437-A North Country Road 584-2210 Reliance Mortgage / William Garthe Registered Mortgage Broker 359 Lake Avenue 862-9000 BOUTIQUE / GIFT / HOME DECOR Julie’s Home & Garden Accessories 529 Lake Avenue 862-8943 Laura’s Basket House 430-07 North Country Road 361-7000 Rosebud Boutique 459 Lake Avenue 862-0027 CARPET CLEANING Proline Carpet Cleaning 584-2344 CESSPOOLS Parrinelli’s Cesspool 981-2665, 265-7214 CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Linda M. Bocchichio 105 Lake Avenue S., Nesconset 979-9854 FUNERAL HOME Branch Funeral Home 190 East Main St., Smithtown 724-9500 St. James Funeral Home 551 North Country Road 584-5200 HEALTH/ FITNESS Catherine’s Total Fitness for Women 7 Flowerfield Park - Ste. 88-90 584-5467 Energy Interactive Fitness Center 556 North Country Road 862-1737 Kare Therapeutics P.T. 732 Smithtown By-Pass, Smithtown 724-5433 Lighten Up - Alicia Watins Nutrition Specialist 584-6194 AUTOMOTIVE/REPAIR/SALES Penney’s North Country Car Care 545 North Country Road 862-9663 Dr. Gregory R. Thomaier 338 Lake Avenue 584-8100 Emrick R. Milligan, M.D. 487 Lake Avenue 584-6014 St. James Exxon Route 25A & Moriches Road 584-5798 True Chiropractic, LLC 631 Lake Avenue 584-TRUE (8783) On The Go Fitness Personal Training 445-0777 BANKS Roslyn Savings Bank 556-02 North Country Road 862-4200 DENTIST James F. Donahue, DDS, PLLC Michael E. Segnini, DDS 587 Lake Avenue 584-5330 Skin Solutions Plus 353 Veterans Highway, Commack 864-1491 BEAUTY Diva Nails and Spa 254 Lake Avenue 584-7771 Hair by Cynthia 332-7511 Pat’s Place Hair Salon 230 Lake Avenue 862-7023, 584-9644 Paul James Salon 556 North Country Road 862-8622 Scruples ‘Head to Toe’ 455 Lake Avenue 584-8030 Sivana Salon 292 Lake Avenue 584-2408 St. James Nail Studio 426 Lake Avenue 584-4306 T. Carlton’s Salon & Spalon 412 North Country Road 584-9393 DRY CLEANERS Dutch Girl French Style Cleaners 400 Lake Avenue 584-3750 EVENTS / ENTERTAINMENT / PARTIES Parties by Ziggy www.partiesbyziggy.com 862-6729 Sandy Deck’s Parties 430-5 North Country Road 584-7800 St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17, 1 p.m. along Lake Avenue St. James Chamber of Commerce EXTERMINATING Scientific Exterminating 599 Lake Avenue 265-5252, Fax: 862-7272 FINANCIAL Edward Jones Investments Scott Posner, CFP 542 North Country Road 862-2020 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 St. James Plaza Nursing Facility 273 Moriches Road 862-8990 HOME IMPROVEMENT / ARCHITECT Autonomousdesign 22 Stonegate 724-7726 Bayview Kitchens 735 Middle Country Road 265-5965 D-Clutter 689-6744, 886-1212 DeBlasio Capo Design Build 273 Lake Avenue 584-5503 Debus Painting & Wallpapering, Inc. 862-7924 JBL Home Improvements 584-0136 Master Fix It 584-5993, Cell: 516-380-0727 Michael Macrina Architect, P.C. 409 Lake Avenue 686-6585 – 107 – D I R E C T O R Y Morecraft Construction 584-7010 St. James Kitchens & Cabinetry 213 Lake Avenue 686-5065 Vazac Contracting 333 First Avenue - Suite 1 584-7817, Fax 584-0198 INTERNET - SHOPPING / SELLING Sell It At Frankieg’s - E-Bay [email protected], 516-606-2154 INSURANCE Allstate / Darcey & Mackenzie 872 Jericho Turnpike 265-5800, Fax: 265-5807 Allstate / Holst Agency 428 Lake Avenue 584-4800 Nationwide / Barson Associates 207 Hallock Road, Stony Brook 689-6100 O F A D V E R T I S E R S PETS / GROOMING St. James Dog Grooming 425 North Country Road 862-7288 PHOTOGRAPHY Laurie Studio 862-0031 Memento Photography 745 Middle Country Road 813-1233 PLUMBING & HEATING Goldstar Plumbing, Heating & A/C 88 Railroad Avenue 584-3839 WBR Plumbing & Heating 862-5779 REAL ESTATE Century 21 North End Realty 960 Jericho Turnpike 724-8500 Lake Village Deli 454 Lake Avenue 584-5780, Fax: 584-7271 Lotus East 416 North Country Road 862-6030 Mauricio’s Orlando’s II Restaurant 645 Middle Country Road 265-9228 Oscar’s of St. James 552 North Country Road 584-4600 Patio Pizza 262 Lake Avenue 862-7475 Pollo Rico Latin Bistro 2435 Middle Country Road, Centereach 471-0585 Tic Toc Cafe 410 Lake Avenue 584-2074, Fax 584-3512 New York Life / Lawrence Glazer 576 Broad Hollow Road, Melville 391-3490 Daniel Gale / Sotheby’s / Frank Huntington Division 499 Lake Avenue 584-6600 Villa Sorrento 823 Middle Country Road 265-9865 State Farm / Jim Winter 320 Lake Avenue 584-5929 DeBarbieri Associates 406 North Country Road 862-7447 SCHOOLS Tutoring / SAT / Consulting INTERIOR DESIGN / DECORATING Creative Windows, Ltd. 367 Lake Avenue 366-0212 Deborah Vassar Interiors 11 Redwood Lane, Smithtown 979-2617 Natalie Weinstein Home Decorating Club 176 Second Street 862-6198, Fax: 862-7834 LANDSCAPING & DESIGN Herman Bros. Landscape Contracting 360-2939 Homestead Landscaping 588-5296 Longo’s Landscaping 862-8605 RJK Gardens, Inc. 862-7056 Strike Force Landscaping 382-9300 LIMOUSINES Noel’s Limousine Service 584-6007 North Country Limousines 467-4400 MUSIC LESSONS Dr. Melanie Birnbaum, Piano & Voice 584-3517 Henrietta Homes & Properties 328 Lake Avenue 862-6999 Dave & Rowena Nedvin ReMax.Finest 750-0499, 724-9800 Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate 220 Lake Avenue 584-7000 Reliance Real Estate 359 Lake Avenue 862-9000, Fax: 862-2881 ReMax/Beyond 556 North Country Road 862-1100 RESTAURANTS Deli / Catering / Seafood Bagel Paradise 418 North Country Road 584-8153 BLT Café 521 Lake Avenue 584-4229 Bella Vita City Grill 430-16 North Country Road 862-8060 Cambria Fine Foods 420 North Country Road 862-8200 Cool Beanz 556-04 North Country Road 862-4111 OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007 Joyce Benson SAT Preparation 862-9015 Bridge College Consultants 516-662-1612 Rich Forzano SAT Preparation 444-0002 Harbor Country Day School 17 Three Sisters Road 584-5555 St. James United Methodist Nursery 532 Moriches Road 584-9555 Village Presbyterian Pre-School 175 East Main St., Smithtown 724-9382 STORAGE Saint James Self Storage 75 Arlington Avenue 584-4411 SWIMMING POOLS Power Pool Care 425 North Country Road 979-POOL (7665) TOYS Lainie’s Way Educational Toy Store 109 Main Street, Port Jefferson Village 474-5558 – 108 – www.DanielGale.com We’re “Sold” On Our Towns IN IN CO N 2-8 TR -07 AC T CO N 2-2 TR -07 AC T ST. JAMES NESCONSET Fairfield at St. James 2 BR, 2 bath Condo, freshly painted w/new Pergo kitchen floor, new dishwasher, new siding, lg. LR, DR, EIK, pvt patio. Comm. pool & tennis. SD #1. Asking $375,000. Mint 3 BR, 2 bath Ranch on more than 1/3 acre in a cul-de-sac. CAC, fplc, skylight. Fenced property, new roof, updated windows. Just lovely. SD #1. Asking $415,000. IN IN CO 1-2 NTR 6-0 AC 7 T CO N 2-9 TR -07 AC T STONY BROOK ST. JAMES Totally remodeled 4 BR, 2 bath home. 20x20 FR, all new EIK w/maple cabinetry/granite counters, all SS appl. New Andersen windows, siding, roof. Three Village SD. Asking $509,000. Beautiful CH Colonial on over 1/2 acre. New EIK, new windows, new main full bath, hardwood floors thruout, CAC, fplc, 6 skylights. Smithtown SD #1. Asking $629,990. IN IN CO N 2-1 TR -07 AC T CO N 2-2 TR -07 AC T FORT SALONGA NISSEQUOGUE Spacious CH Colonial on acre of property, ideal midblock location. Front-to-back FLR, den w/fplc, hardwood floors thruout. Beautiful treed property. SD #5. Asking $699,000. Gracious 4 BR, 2 bath Ranch on 2 gorgeous acres in quiet cul-de-sac in deeded beach community. Lovely formal rms, dual fplc, CAC, IGP. Smithtown SD #1! Asking $895,000. Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty St. James Office • 631.584.6600 499 Lake James, NY 11780 Daniel GaleAvenue, Sotheby’sSt. International Realty Frank Division Email:Huntington [email protected] 499 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY 11780 631.584.6600 [email protected] OUR TOWN • FEBRUARY 2007