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AUGUST
Our Town
S •T • J •A •M •E •S
& PEOPLE
2020
Volume 33
Number 10
Keeping you up to date on
SALES, HAPPENINGS
In Our Town - St. James
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S• T • J •A •M •E •S
I N T H I S
MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT
IN THE NEWS
I S S U E
SA Health Plans Inc. ........................................4
Special Thanks From the Quigley Family .... 6
STAFF Town of Smithtown Live Music Series .............................................. 6
Ruth Garthe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor Sweetbriar Nature Center Animal Food Drive .............................. 8
Robin Clark . . . . . .Associate Editor Reboli Center for Art and History Reopens .................................. 10
Smithtown Animal Shelter Looking for Foster Homes .................. 12
Debbi Spiegel . . . . . Feature Writer Smithtown Youth Volunteers at Sweetbriar Nature Center ...... 14
William Garthe . . . . . . . Advertising
Sales HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ........................................................ 16-20
SHORT STORY: Pandemic Exchanges ...................................... 22-23
OUR TOWN THE WINE DOWN: A Taste of Italy .................................................. 24
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M E R C H A N T S P O T L I G H T
SA Health Plans
670 Middle Country Rd.
St. James, NY 11780
631-769-1584
sandy@sa-healthplans.com
by Debbi Spiegel
Sandra Altan of SA Health
Plans is an Independent Life,
Health, and Medicare Agent. She
is dedicated to assisting the sen-
ior population with their insur-
ance needs. Reaching the age of
65 is a milestone for many rea-
sons. Signing up for Medicare is
a very important one. Medicare
is the United States Federal Gov-
ernment health insurance pro-
gram. Get ready to learn the
Boomer alphabet.
usually Part D together in one on October 1. Three months
Medicare Part A is your hospi- plan. You will have one ID card prior to your 65th birthday is the
tal coverage. It provides you with that you use at the hospital, doc- time to start making Medicare
affordable inpatient care. Think tor’s office, and pharmacy. Most decisions. Learn how to reduce
of it as “room and board” in the Advantage plans include a built- prescription costs, save money
hospital. It covers a semi-private in Part D drug plan, although in on health care expenses, and ac-
room with a bed for you, and all some areas you can find them cess better health care providers
your regular meals while you are without Part D. and facilities.
there. It will cover medications
furnished to you by the hospital Medicare Part D is coverage New York State Marketplace
and any necessary lab services or for prescription drugs that you Open Enrollment is November 1
medical supplies. Medicare Part obtain from a retail pharmacy. to January 31, 2021. Sandra
A is basically free as it was pre- The benefit of working with works with many of the carriers
paid into the system as part of Sandra is her unbiased assis- and can assist with all aspects of
your taxes. tance. She has been a New York the New York State MarketPlace.
State Licensed Agent in Annu-
Medicare Part B coverage pro- ities, Life, and Health Insurances Now is the time to make an
vides you access to a variety of for many years and is contracted appointment with Sandra at SA
outpatient medical services. with United Healthcare, Empire, Health Plans to see if you qualify
Part B covers preventive care in- Emblem, and Aetna to name a for greater health care benefits
cluding flu shots, colonoscopies, few carriers. She also works with and additional savings. She is
mammograms, and more. It 27 different Prescription plans. able to do comprehensive com-
covers ordinary outpatient things parisons to find the plan that is
like doctor’s visits, lab testing, Medicare Open Enrollment for right for you. It is as easy as a
home health care, ambulance 2020 is from October 15 until phone call, video conference, or
rides, and some chiropractic December 7. The Medicare & come by the office.
care too. You Handbook will be released
Appointments are nec-
Medicare Part C plans essary to keep with guide-
are private Medicare plans lines to protect against the
which resemble group in- spread of COVID-19.
surance benefits you may
have had through former With Sandra’s guidance
employers. Think of Medi- and expertise, seniors rely
care Advantage plans as a on her to find the most
package where you will affordable personalized
have Part A, Part B, and insurance coverage.
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I N T H E N E W S
Special Thanks
The Quigley family had just moved into their home at 6 Evon Lane in St. James.
On July 28, 2020 they suffered a fire.
To our wonderful First Responders
and Neighbors
My family and I would like to extend a very large Thank you for all that you do!
heartfelt thank you to our first responders and all our Words can’t express how deeply greatful we are
wonderful neighbors. We couldn’t ask to be living in for all that you do and have done for my family and
a better neighborhood. everyday. We are so blessed to have so many people
Thank you Smithtown and St. James Fire Depart- who care for us.
ments. The EMS and first responders, including Suf-
folk County Police Department, Head of the Harbor – With Love, Respect and Thankfulness
Police Department – you all are real life heroes. The Quigley Family
Town of Smithtown Live Music Series
As Suffolk County enters Stage September 4 - The Jellyband if you are feeling sick. To inquire
4 of reopening, the Town of about testing or if you believe
Smithtown Recreation Depart- Concerts are FREE for Smith- you’ve been exposed to the virus,
ment is pleased to present the town residents. A Town parking please call the New York State
community with a summer sticker or proof of residency is re- COVID-19 Hotline at
lineup of outdoor live music. quired upon entering Long 1-888-364-3065.
On Friday nights, residents can Beach. Social distancing guide-
enjoy live music at Long Beach lines are in effect. Always remember to follow
in Nissequogue starting at 7 p.m. Residents should maintain six appropriate respiratory hygiene
Concert Schedule is as follows: feet of distance between others and cough etiquette. Refrain
outside of the household and from touching or handling
LONG BEACH
wear a face covering when un- objects that are frequently used
FRIDAYS AT 7 P.M.
able to. by the public, or wash hands/use
August 21 Dancing during live music hand sanitizer immediately after.
Andy & The Beach Bullies nights is considered a high risk Remember to wash hands under
activity and is prohibited. Res- warm water for at least 30
August 28 - Naked Truth
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Sweetbriar Nature Center Animal Food Drive
The Town of Smithtown Youth which directly affects the wildlife
Bureau is in search of Smith- in their care. I am grateful for the
town’s Good Samaritans to par- Youth Bureau’s noble efforts and
ticipate in an Animal Food Drive, am confident that we as a com-
benefiting the wildlife residing at munity will join together in sup-
Sweetbriar Nature Center. The port of the innocent animals
preserve is in need of donations living on the preserve.” - SUPERVI-
of fresh fruits and vegetables for SOR ED WEHRHEIM
the animals rehabilitating in their Due to the coronavirus pan-
care. Residents can drop off gro- demic, Sweetbriar Nature Center
ceries on the porch of the Sweet- has been forced to cancel many
briar Nature Center, located at of the fundraising initiatives
62 Eckernkamp Drive, in Smith- hosted throughout the year
town. An Amazon Wish List is which typically fund the needs of
also available for anyone who the animals. In addition, the
prefers to order supplies online. main house and indoor areas of
The items most in need are the preserve remain closed to the
berries, grapes, apples, carrots, public for the foreseeable future.
celery, lettuce or similar pro- Residents wishing to assist
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I N T H E N E W S
The Reboli Center for Art and History Reopens
The Reboli Center for Art and
History is pleased to announce
its reopening after four months of
closure due to the coronavirus
pandemic. The current exhibit of
“Dan’s Covers” will continue
through August 30, 2020. It has
been very popular with the com-
munity as it features the work of
Joseph Reboli and 12 other art-
ists and their Dan’s Papers’
covers.
Dan’s Papers’ covers are as
well-known as their articles in-
side depicting art, fashion, de-
sign, food and people. In 1987,
Dan Rattiner, the founder of
Dan’s Papers, decided to pro-
mote the art community by using
paintings of Long Island artists
on its covers. Dan’s Papers is
celebrating 60 years of covers by
artists.
Joseph Reboli, for whom the
Center is named after, had five
artworks on Dan’s covers. Other
noted artists whose covers and
artwork are on display include:
Casey Chalem Anderson, Marc
Dalessio, Keith Mantell, Lynn
Mara, Lynn Matsuoka, Mickey
Paraskevas, Daniel Pollera, Doug
Reina, Gia Schifano, Mike
Stanko, Ty Stroudsburg, and
Charles Wildbank.
The Reboli Center is adhering
to NYS and Suffolk County coro-
navirus guidelines, which limits
the number of attendees at one
time and requires all visitors to
Dan’s Papers cover by Joseph Reboli
wear a mask and socially dis-
tance. Unfortunately, the rest- toric landmark building. Its mis- Shop, which sells unique con-
room will not be available sion is to preserve the legacy of temporary fine crafts by artisans
during this time. Please be as- local artist Joseph Reboli and to working in all creative fields.
sured that staff and volunteers foster a meaningful understand- The Reboli Center is open
will wear masks, and do con- ing and appreciation for the arts Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-
tinuous cleaning and sanitizing. and history through exhibitions 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.
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Smithtown Animal Shelter is Looking for
Short Term Foster Homes for Dogs and Cats
During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Due to the COVID-19 pan- woman Lisa Inzerillo, Liaison to
demic, the Smithtown Animal the Smithtown Animal Shelter
Shelter has had to restrict public
access to confirmed adoption Foster Home Requirements
appointments and animal/wild- If you have no other pets or
life rescue. Residents can help young children at home, and are
the limited staff, who do not looking for a way to serve your
have the usual team of devoted community in this time of crisis,
volunteers to socialize the ani- please consider signing up to be
mals, by applying to become a a foster. Foster parents provide
short term foster parent. temporary care for cats, kittens,
“The State of New York an- dogs and puppies in their own
nounced a stay at home order. homes. Some animals need as
As such, adoptions have dwin- little as two weeks of care, while
dled to next to nothing. Cur- others may need care for ex-
rently, every dog is getting out tended periods of time.
daily and our cats are receiving For additional information call
an abundance of TLC. However, could help the mental wellbeing 631-360-7575 or email animal-
with no known end in sight, and of our rescues. It’s also a fantastic shelter@tosgov.com. The Smith-
a limited staff, finding foster opportunity to help out while town Animal Shelter is located at
homes for a few of our animals staying home,” states Council- 410 East Main Street, Smithtown.
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I N T H E N E W S
Smithtown Youth Volunteers at Sweetbriar Nature Center
The Town of Smithtown Youth den, located in front of the main
Bureau enlisted the help of 15 house. The team of young vol-
young volunteers to participate unteers plan to return to Sweet-
in a beautification project at briar Nature Center in August to
Sweetbriar Nature Center. On help maintain the gardens.
July 30, 2020, staff members Due to the coronavirus pan-
from the Nature Center joined demic, Sweetbriar Nature Center
forces with Youth Bureau Vol- has been forced to cancel many
unteers ranging in age from Mid- of the fundraising initiatives
dle to High School to help hosted throughout the year
cleanup the grounds and plant which typically fund the needs of
donated landscape materials. those animals rehabbing at the
“This was a fantastic way for preserve. Last week residents de-
our youth to help give back to livered boxes of fresh produce,
such a devoted organization, seeds and nuts to feed the wild-
which has been hit hard by the life.
coronavirus pandemic. Sweet- Community members can still
briar Nature Center has done so help Sweetbriar by donating on-
much for our community for line via GoFundMe, Register
over 50 years… It is especially with Amazon Smile by typing in
wonderful to witness our young “Environmental Centers of Setau-
generations come together to ket Smithtown” or visit Sweetbri-
help the center, and the wildlife arNC.org for a list of items which
rehabbing throughout the 54 are of great need.
acres of natural habitat.” For More information about
- SUPERVISOR ED WEHRHEIM Sweetbriar Nature Preserve visit
Approximately $500 worth of www.sweetbriarnc.org or call
perennials, hydrangeas and den and the surrounding 631-979-6344.
shrubs were donated courtesy of grounds. Additionally, the Town Residents are reminded to
Decker’s Nursery in Greenlawn. of Smithtown Youth Bureau pur- always take necessary precau-
Decker’s Nursery worked with chased and donated a number of tions when shopping in public.
the volunteers to hand pick the native perennial pollinator plants Remember to wear a mask and
best plantlife for the butterfly gar- to be situated along the flag gar- practice social distancing.
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y S P E A K I N G
LIVES, LOVES AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES
Some Tales About Old-timers Who Once Lived in the
Little Country Village of St. James
by Bradley Harris, had a wry sense of humor and a hard and a braggart and this is
Smithtown Historian turn of phrase that used to make what Buddy wrote about Barney,
me laugh out-loud, and as I am a man he labeled “a character,”
Especially for Our Town, writing this story I am remember- who was “noted for his ‘tall
I am writing a series of ing Buddy and the many nights I tales’.”
short stories about people spent with him in the back office Barney liked to tell the tale
who made St. James their of his garage in St. James listen- about what he discovered one
home not so long ago. I ing to him talk about St. James day when he was out “driving
hope that these stories will and the wonderful characters along in his wagon” and “heard
add to your knowledge and who lived here not so long ago. a loud thrashing noise in the
appreciation for the won- woods.” Curiosity getting the
derful history of our town, “Barnabus P. Jewell was the best of him, Barney “stopped his
St. James. son of Isaac T. Jewell and Char- horse and went into the woods
lotte Davis Blydenburgh, the to investigate the noise.” At this
Norman “Buddy” O’Berry, a widow of Thomas Blydenburgh.” point he would pause in his
former Smithtown town histo- Barney, as he was known, was storytelling and ask: “What do
rian, wrote about some interest- born and raised in St. James, and you think was making the
ing characters who once lived in lived with his wife and sons in a noise?” After another pause, he
St. James. He recorded these house on “the south west corner would say: “It was a stick that
stories in the notebook he kept of Fifty Acre and Moriches Road. was so crooked that it couldn’t
of interesting facts and tidbits The house burned many years
about St. James history. Buddy ago.” Barney was a bit of a blow- continued on page 18
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H I S T O R I C A L L Y S P E A K I N G
Some Takes About Old-Timers
continued from page 16 fat from the cow and each day
lay still.” would paint the tracks with the
grease so that the east bound
If one of Barney’s sons was lis- trains could not make the incline
tening and perhaps scoffed at in front of her house. It was not
this the veracity of this tale, Bar- long after this that the railroad
ney was likely to say to him: paid her for her cow.”
“Stand back son before I strike
you a foul blow.” Another story is about two
Barney was a mason by trade Smiths, “Capt. Edmund Thomas
and proud of his work. One day, Smith (Ed Oby) and Richard
he was “building a cistern for Smith (Dick Nezer)” who
someone. He had just completed “owned a small skiff jointly.
the arch of the cistern when the When they would meet at the
owner of the place asked Barney Post Office, Dick Nezer would
if the arch would stay there. Bar- recorded in his notebook was ask Ed Oby how their boat was.
ney went into great detail ex- about Bridget Regan and her Apparently Ed Oby was doing all
plaining the virtues of an arch fight with the LIRR. “Bridget the ‘looking after the boat’ and
and said: ‘Yes sir, that arch will Regan lived in a house on the getting tired of doing it. So one
hold 20 tons.’ To prove it, Barney south side of the railroad in day Ed Oby took a saw with him
jumped on the arch and he, Flowerfield, a short way east of and proceeded to cut the boat in
bricks and all went to the bottom Mills Pond Road. A train killed half and took his half home. The
of the cistern.” her cow, and she tried to collect next time Dick and Ed met, Dick
damages from the railroad and asked the same old question”
Another story Buddy O’Berry had no success so she tried the continued on page 20
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Some Takes About Old-Timers
continued from page 18 nue and North Country Road.
and must have been a little sur- Justice Howell used to “hold
prised when “Ed replied, I don’t court in his house” that just hap-
know how your half is, I took my pened to be “less than a hundred
half home.” feet from the saloon” that was in
the St. James Hotel. It was said
One final story that provides a that “a certain jury trial lasted
unique glimpse into the past many weeks because of adjourn-
concerns Hiram Benjamin How- ments that had to be made be-
ell. Hiram was the “son of Sam- fore they could get the judge and
uel Howell of Mattituck and the jury sober at the same time.”
Charity Davis, the daughter of
Phineas Davis 2nd. He was born Note: These stories and others can
on May 21, 1820” and he “mar- be found in Norman O’Berry’s Note-
ried Sarah Jewell,” the “sister of book, on file in the Long Island
Barney Jewell.” Hiram Howell Room of the Smithtown Library.
was elected Justice of the Peace Editor’s Note: Brad Harris is the Town of
for the Town of Smithtown and Smithtown’s official Historian. Brad was a
served from August 30, 1863 to High School Social Studies teacher who
April 6, 1869 and then again spent 30 years teaching in Commack. As
Historian he has written many newspaper
from April 2, 1872 until April 7, articles on the history of our town, he has
1885. He lived in a house that published pamphlets and written histories
used to stand “opposite the St. of Commack, Nesconset, St. James,
James Fire House.” The house cal office building was built on Kings Park, Hauppauge and Smithtown
was torn down when the medi- the southeast corner of Lake Ave- Branch. He resides in St. James.
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S H O R T S T O R Y
Pandemic Exchanges
by June Capossela Kempf long, Beatrice and Joseph were
When Uncle Joe retired from faced with each other 24/7, day
his business last year, we all – in – and – day – out. Some of
worried about how he and their endearing conversations
Aunt Bea would cope with soon turned to heated discus-
spending more time alone to- sions like:
gether. But the energetic couple “Maybe we can catch up on
managed just fine – for a while. some chores around the house.”
They set out to do all the things “So, I see you got your honey
on their bucket list. They took a do list all fired up, “he snapped.
river cruise in Europe, then Bea called her daughter.
another trip to the Holy Land “Ok, if I come over?”
and then planned a cross coun- “No way Mom, stay home!”
try driving tour come this “– with your father?”Bea cried.
summer, 2020. As the weather heated up, and
While they delighted in dot- the virus did not just go away,
ing over their grandkids and Bea and Joe, settled in, comply-
spending more quality time ing with recommended precau-
doing things together, they tions and spending more and
wisely took up activities out- days with interesting events and more time in each other’s faces.
side the home that would also then at the end of day, the cou- They got into it over every-
give them some space away from ple could sit or take a little walk thing – even politics – he, on one
each other; which ironically im- together and engage in gentle side of an issue, she on the other.
proved their relationship. Joe conversation with each other. “Maybe you should go get
volunteered at the Railroad mu- “How did your day go, Hon?” tested,” Bea suggested.”
seum in Riverhead; he went to Then came Covid 19. “For what?”
Jake’s casino occasionally and to In the beginning, they thought “Well, you have been sneez-
lunch once a week with the the self quarantines and distanc- ing a lot and acting very weird.”
ROMEO’S (Retired Old Men Eat- ing from others would only last a “I sneeze because you are
ing Out). Bea had her quilting few weeks. but as time dragged spraying disinfectant all over the
club, her exercise class and book on, neither one could participate house, the mail, the garbage
club meetings. They filled their in their outside activities. Before continued on facing page
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S H O R T S T O R Y
continued tion project. It is rumored that
cans, the car and the dog.” he re- the big trench running along the Editor’s Note:
June Capossela Kempf, of St. James, is the
plied. ”And what do you mean, I roadside was not really dug by author of Yo God Jay’s Story – a unique
have been acting weird?” efficient heavy duty machinery; spin about raising a special needs child
“You seem to be listless and but formed by Joe pacing up and and Lady of the Dollhouse published by
distracted – like you have brain down the street, pondering his KeithPublications.com. She also writes es-
fog or something – that is a chances of returning to his home says and is the facilitator for the Adult
Writers Group at the Smithtown Library.
symptom...’’ – ever again.
“…of a nagging wife… I am
not going to get tested.”
“Well, at least take your tem-
We
perature.”
“I am going for a walk,” he o s her Natio Ship
K er y nwid
would snarl.
Bak e
“Don’t forget your phone and
mask, “she would order.
Eventually, they adopted their
own separate routines. Bea hit
the shopping apps and charged
up a storm: while Joe went for Gourmet
walks – alone; or brooded in his Cupcakes, Cakepops
recliner, watching 30-year-old
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T H E W I N E D O W N
A Taste of Italy
by Rick Masters of the country’s best-known recognized
When most people hear the wines. Italian wine area
phrase “Italian wine,” they im- designations,
mediately think of Chianti, a dry Amarone similar to
red wine made from mainly San- Amarone (or Amarone della American
giovese grapes and produced in Valpolicella} is a rich, raisiny red AVAs. -Ed]
Italy’s centrally-located Tuscany wine made mainly from Corvina
region. Italy, however, is home to grapes in the Valpolicella DOC, continued
a few hundred wine grape vari- near Venice. [Note: DOC, on facing
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Covalli Amarone
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T H E W I N E D O W N
continued the best-known brands, but Banfi
Amarones are highly sought San Angelo is an excellent buy.
after, and are priced accordingly.
Fattori, Masi and Covalli are Prosecco
some more popular brands. The Prosecco DOC, named
after the village of Prosecco, is
Barolo comprised of nine provinces in
The very dry, rust-colored Ba- the Veneto and Friuli Venezia
rolo is one of Italy’s most famous Giulia regions. This area is
wines. It’s produced in Italy’s known primarily for its sparkling
northern Piedmont region from white wines made from the
Nebbiolo grapes. Glera grape, in Brut, Dry and
Extra Dry styles. In recent years,
Montepulciano d’Abruzzo Pinot Grigio Prosecco has become a summer
At first sip, this wine made Pinot Grigio (aka Pinot Gris) is favorite; mix it with peach nectar
from Montepulciano grapes, in a light-bodied white wine. Al- for an Italian Bellini, or with
Italy’s east coast Abruzzo region, though produced throughout the orange juice for a twist on the
is a pleasant, easy-drinking red, world, Italian Pinot Grigios – classic Mimosa. Mionetto, La
but successive sips can uncover often produced in Italy’s northern Marca, and even Cupcake are
a surprising richness. Cantina Alto-Adige region – are the yard- popular brands.
Zaccagnini is a well-known pro- stick by which all others are Tignanello or Brunello di
ducer of Montepulciano measured. These wines can ex- Montalcino are two more classic
d’Abruzzo; next time you’re at press hints of pear or apple and Italian wines to consider trying.
the wine shop, look for the wine have a subtle crispness. Santa Then, of course, Chianti might
with a twig tied to the bottle. Margherita and Cavit are two of be very nice too.
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A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Smithtown Historical Society Happenings
Since 1955 the Smithtown Their mission is carried out The Historical Society main-
Historical Society has worked to through collection, conservation tains six houses and eight out-
ensure that the history of Smith- and preservation, research, exhi- buildings at three locations:
town Township and our Long Is- bitions, publications, educa- Obadiah Smith House, Caleb
land heritage are preserved and tional programs, support of Smith House and their 22-acre
interpreted for the education and regional heritage organizations, Village of the Branch Historic
enjoyment of current and future living history events, community District Site.
generations. library and archives. The Smithtown Historical So-
ciety, holds a number of events
during the year. For further
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A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T
Library Programs
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Night Owl Cafe
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, August 27, 7-8 p.m.
The Keeper of Lost Things by
Ruth Hogan. Registration re-
Siding Windows Roofing quired. This program will be
Insulated Vinyl Siding Vinyl Replacements Complete Replacement available on Zoom.
Imitation Wood Shakes Bays & Bows Re-Shingling
Tea-rrific Reads
Soffits & Fascia Specialty Shapes Repairs
Book Discussion Group
Gutters & Leaders Double Hung Flashing Tuesday, August 25, 2-3 p.m.
Entryways Casements The Girl with No Name by Diney
Costeloe. Registration required.
This program will be available
on Zoom.
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