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JANUARY 2021 Volume 34 Number 3

Keeping you up to date on SALES, HAPPENINGS & PEOPLE In Our Town - St. James

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Our Town S • T • J • A • M • E • S

LOOKING FORWARD TO A NEW, BRIGHTER FUTURE

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OUR TOWN • JANUARY 2021

NEDVIN HOME TEAMof SIGNATURE PREMIER PROPERTIES

7 W. Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787 631.360.2800 signaturepremiere.com [email protected] • [email protected]

Rowena Nedvin David Nedvin, LAREBS

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UNDER CONTRACT

SELLING REAL ESTATE SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY

ST.JAMES. Young lovely 4 BR, 2.5 bath home located on acre in a cul-de-sac. New white kitchen and baths. HW floors throughout. 2 car ga-rage. Full fin basement. $679.990.

ST. JAMES. Beautifully updated 3 bedroom 2 bath home. located in the heart of St. James Basement Det 2 car garage. $449,990.

UNDER CONTRACTFOR SALE

ST. JAMES. 3 BR Ranch. $405,000.

SOLDSOLD SOLD

39 New York Avenue Smithtown

SOLD OVER FULL PRICE

4 Saddle Lane Nissequogue

SOLD

12 Salthay Way Smithtown

SOLD OVER FULL PRICE

I N T H I S I S S U E

MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Law Office of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. ........ 4

AROUND TOWN Christmas Tree Lighting .................................. 6 Celebrating Chanukah .................................. 8 Santa’s Letters ................................................ 10 Small Acts of Kindness & Paying it Forward 14 St. James Lutheran Church Hosts “GriefShare” ..................................................16

IN THE NEWS HCDS Hosts Annual Toy Drive to Benefit Toys For Tots ................ 18

HISTORICALLY SPEAKING ........................................................ 20-22

THE WINE DOWN: My Favorite Wine Is... Vodka............................ 24

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT The Atelier at Flowerfield Happenings .................................... 26-28 LIM Annual Art Exhibition to Be a Virtual Experience .................. 30 Fine Art Showcase at Mills Pond Gallery ...................................... 32 Gallery North Features Ty Stroudsburg & Marceil Kazickas ........ 34 Programs Offered at Your Library ............................................ 36-46

POET’S CORNER ................................................................................ 48

YOU CAN HELP: Foster Homes Needed for Pets .......................... 48

SHORT STORY: Looking Ahead ...................................................... 49

IN THE SCHOOLS ........................................................................ 50-54

ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ........................ 55

NATURE PAGES: The Flying Hunters of Long Island .................. 56-57

DESIGN IDEAS: The Demise of Uniquely Natalie Consignment ...................... 58-59

FINANCIAL FOCUS: Investment Lessons From 2020 ................................................ 60-61

HEALTH NOTES Ears Ringing? It Could Be Tinnitus .................................................. 62 Ask Ron Villano ................................................................................ 64 Empowered Living: A Fresh Start .............................................. 66-67

CELEBRATIONS ............................................................................ 68-70

OBITUARIES ................................................................................ 72-75

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING .............................................................. 76

DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS .................................................. 78-79

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

by Debbi Spiegel It’s the start of the New Year and with that comes resolutions. Is having legal documents in order for 2021 on your list? The Law Office of Joseph A. Boll-hofer, P.C. has been providing legal services in St. James since 1989. Mr. Bollhofer has been li-censed to practice law in New York and New Jersey since 1985. He received his law degree from Fordham University School of Law where he was the managing editor of the Fordham Urban Law Journal. Mr. Bollhofer specializes in elder law, estate and business planning, real estate and per-sonal injury. His legal advice has appeared several times in News-day, legal periodicals and other area publications. You will find many of these articles on his website. Estate Planning is important for all adults, young, middle-aged and older, to have in place written instructions and tools needed for their care if they be-come disabled, and for the smooth transfer of their assets upon death. Mr. Bollhofer will tailor an estate plan to fit your needs and desires. Every client is unique. A con-sultation determines the most ap-propriate estate plan for your particular circumstances. Drafted documents can include wills, revocable trusts, irrevocable trusts, life insurance trusts, medicaid asset management trusts, credit shelter trusts, sup-plemental needs/special needs trusts, life estates, powers of at-torney, health care proxies, liv-ing wills, and the appointment of an agent to control disposi-tion of remains. When a loved one passes, knowing what to do can be challenging, and emotionally draining. Mr. Bollhofer can

help you during this difficult time with the probate of wills, admin-istration of trusts, and administra-tion of estates without a will. Basic Estate Planning is essen-tial during the pandemic. Powers of attorney allow you to appoint someone to do virtually anything that you could do, except make health care decisions. Health Care Proxies are separate doc-uments that allow you to appoint someone you trust to decide about treatment if you lose the ability to decide for yourself. Long, expensive processes can be avoided with proper plan-ning. Understanding the complex-ities of family dynamics plays a major role in this kind of plan-ning. Mr. Bollhofer will address your concerns to help create a plan for while you’re still here, as well as what happens to your as-sets when you’re not, including asset preservation planning, nursing home medicaid plan-ning, home/community medi-caid planning, nursing home and home care medicaid applica-tions, asset transfers and guard-ianships. While real estate is booming, it is keeping Mr. Bollhofer busy representing purchasers, sellers and lenders for both residential and commercial properties. He is also president of Downstate Title Agency, Inc.

Mr. Bollhofer has lived and worked in Smithtown, St. James and Head of the Harbor for al-most all of his life. He is proud of the friendships and relation-ships that he has made. His law practice and title insurance com-pany have grown because of per-sonal referrals from clients. An active participant in community affairs, Mr. Bollhofer is past pres-ident of the Smithtown Rotary Club, St. James Chamber of Commerce, Smithtown Township Arts Council and Smithtown Alumni Association. He is also the chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals of the Village of Head of the Harbor. The Bollhofer family grew in 2020. They will be welcoming in two daughters-in-law as both sons got engaged. Their second granddaughter was born in De-cember and has brought endless joy to all. Appointments are necessary to

keep with guidelines to pro-tect against the spread of COVID-19 in the office. Zoom meetings can also be scheduled. The Law Office of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. has maintained a small town, personal feel while providing the expertise that only years of practice can provide. Their promise is “Peace of mind and someone you can trust at reasonable fees.”

Law Office of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C. 291 Lake Avenue, St. James • 631-584-0100 • www.bollhoferlaw.com

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Wishing You a Healthy and Prosperous New Year!

MARIA ORLANDI Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker O: 631.543.9400 | M: 631.697.0474 [email protected]

A T D O U G L A S E L L I M A N R E A L E S T A T E

THANK YOU FOR YOUR TRUST IN ME! CLOSED 2020 SALES

12 Mill River Road, Setauket 16 Childs Lane, Old Field 29 Orgegon Drive, Huntington 39 White Cliff Lane, Nesconset 6 Peter Court, Saint James 21 Brasswood Road, Saint James 202 Cambon Avenue, Saint James

7 Ashleigh Drive, Saint James 2 Celestial Court, Saint James 1 Pine Point, Nissequogue 4 Martingale Gate, Nissequogue 8 Stillwater Road, Nissequogue 2 Bluff Road, Nissequogue 5 Tidemill Lane, Nissequogue

2 Short Path, Nissequogue Gate Road, Head of Harbor 8 Wicks Lane, Head of Harbor 12 Harbor Road, Head of Harbor 76 Harbor Road, Head of Harbor

UNDER CONTRACT (PENDING) 2020 SALES 6 Yens Way, Nissequogue 584 E. Long Beach Road, Nissequogue 6 Parnell Drive, Smithtown

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The St. James Chamber of Commerce held their annual Christmas Tree Lighting on December 5, 2020 at Deepwells Farm County Park virtually due to the pandemic. The Chamber Board was enter-tained by Nicole Garguilo who performed several Christmas songs. The beautiful voices of sister and brother, Isabella and Luke Surrusco, echoed through the night for all to enjoy. The event was Live-streamed on the Chamber Facebook page.

Christmas Tree Lighting

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PREPARE FOR A FINANCIALLY SECURE FUTURE

SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1974

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Investment Management • Mutual Funds Insurance • Retirement & Financial Planning

A R O U N D T O W N

St. James residents gathered on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the triangle on Lake Avenue and Route 25A in St. James begin-ning the celebration of Chanu-kah with the lighting of the Menorah. Throughout the eight days of Chanukah, residents joined at the Menorah in prayer and song, and all the children in attendance got a chance to light

a candle. This year masks were required and family groups stayed to-gether but were spaced apart from other families. The event was Live-streamed for all eight nights on the St. James Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for those who could not attend. The Menorah is put up each year and maintained by the St. James Chamber of Commerce. It was originally donated by Laura Hirsch, who coordinated this year’s event adhering to all Covid-19 guidelines.

Celebrating Chanukah

... The Festival of Lights

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Custom high end de-signer interior. Stunning Waterview of Port Jef-ferson Harbor. Custom kitchen/granite. Luxu-rious master suite. Fin-ished lower level walk out w/entertainer’s bar. Gas & radiant heat. 2 car garage. Rear deck w/waterview. Must see! Low taxes.$879,000.

Backs to Nissequogue River Estuary. Level 4.8 acres. Large 8 stall Horse barn, corral & paddock. Mint 6 BR, 3.5 bath Colonial. Dra-matic entry foyer, formal LR & DR. Large EIK, of-fice, master BR suite on 1st floor. Free form saltwater gunite IGP. Large covered bluestone patio. 2 car garage. Must see! $1,235,000.

WHOLE HOUSE RENTALS

ST. JAMES. Sprawling Ranch, freshly painted interior. 3 BRs, 1.5 baths. Large den w/electric frplc. EIK. FDR, HW floors redone. Part bsmnt for storage, covered patio, .60 acre, fenced rear yard. 2 car garage. Includes lawn cutting. $3,400 mo. ST. JAMES. Lovely maintained Victorian style Colonial. 5 BRs, 3 full baths. Large EIK, w/w and HW floors, Stackable washer & dryer, Landlord maintains grounds & lawn cuttings. New heat and CAC. Convenient to all. $3,900 mo.

Both Rentals are + utils & no pets

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

SMITHTOWN. Office. Free standing 2 story building, close to Town/LIRR/Town hall. 1,500 sq. ft. 1st floor office. Large confer-ence room, reception area, + 4 offices, 1/2 bath. Ample on site parking. Front & rear entrances, All furnishings. Turn key for at-torneys office. $3,200 mo. SMITHTOWN. Retail or dry office. 1,500 sq. ft. light & bright inte-rior. Large open space w/10’ ceiling, partial bsmnt, gas H/A heat. Ideal West Main Street exposure. Move In condition. $2,500 mo.

Prime corner location on Middle Country Rd. 158’ Road frontage. .58 acre level property, all landscaped. 2,220 sq. ft. one story retail build-ing renovated in 2016 w/finished showroom & workshop & garage door. Cac, gas H/A heat. $735,000. Also for rent: $4,500. triple net lease

NISSEQUOGUE “SANDY BEACHFRONT”

Spectacular sunsets from this waterfront Victorian. 117’ on LI Sound. Grand 2 story foyer, 9’ ceilings on 1st floor, EIK/granite tops, HW floors, 3 fireplaces, front & rear staircases, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Freeform heated IGP, deck, extensive covered porches, circular paver driveway, cul-de-sac. 3 car side entry garage. Level one acre, much more!! $1,495,000.

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Santa’s Letters... One of the highlights of the St. James Fire Department’s Engine Company #1 Community Holiday Toy Drive, held on December 6, 2020, and spearheaded by St. James Fire Commissioner Tom Donohue and supported by “Celebrate St. James,” was when girls and boys delivered their wish list letters to Santa in “Santa’s mailbox.” As the children

donated unwrapped gifts for children in need, they sent their wish lists to the North Pole. Special

thanks to all the chil-dren that gave gifts so every child would

receive a holiday gift.

Visit us at LaurelHillInteriors.com or email us at [email protected] for more information. We would be happy to set up a free consultation and design proposal!

DESIGN TIPS FOR YOUR HOME FROM LAUREL HILL INTERIORS

by C.M. Santoro Let’s talk about one of the most important principles of interior design – Proportion and Scale! These principles refer to an object and its corresponding relationship to the other objects within the room. When selecting fixtures, furniture, or any decorative item, it’s important to consider where it’s going to be placed and how it will affect its surroundings. Here are some ideas to explore for your own home or office: o To make any wall look bigger, try hanging a

large painting. o Install full length window curtains, to create the visual

of taller ceilings. o Try to increase the size of your dining room light fixture

for much more of a “wow” impact. There are so many areas in our homes that can benefit from carefully considering the size of products we buy. I promise these small changes can really enhance your living space! Happy New Year!

About the Author Carolyn Santoro is a NY certified

Interior Designer and Lead Designer of

Laurel Hill Interiors

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Marianne’s 2020 Closed Listings & Sales

CLOSED LISTINGS

36 Starlight Drive, Commack MLS# 3221066. LP $525,000.

1 Piper Lane, Head of Harbor MLS# 3099939. LP $2,999,000.

12 Fells Way, Head Of Harbor MLS# 3212628. LP $1,495,000.

1 Timothy Lane, Head Of HarborMLS# 3177447. LP $1,249,000.

3 Harbor Road Head Of HarborMLS# 3163961. LP $1,200,000.

5 Pheasant Road, NissequogueMLS# 3225320. LP $2,650,000.

5 Penny Lane, NissequogueMLS# 3124494. LP $1,600,000.

649 Moriches, Nissequogue MLS# 3225345. LP $1,249,000.

514 Long Beach Road, NissequogueMLS# 3252723. LP $699,000.

Old Mill Road, NissequogueMLS# 3115309. LP $435,000.

10 White Pine Lane, Setauket MLS# 3236792. LP $949,000.

34 Yorktown Road, SetauketMLS# $3250507. LP $649,000.

132 Landing Meadow, SmithtownMLS# 3229661. LP $899,000.

80 Elderwood Drive, St. JamesMLS# 3246872. LP $1,249,000.

51 Astor Avenue, St. James MLS# 3215511. LP $839,000.

5 Regal Court, St. James MLS# 3218076. LP $785,000.

277 River Road, St. JamesMLS# 3197546. LP $759,000.

5 Highwoods Court, St. JamesMLS# 3237267. LP $749,000.

15 Great Oak Road, St. James MLS# 3217552. LP $699,000.

208 6th Street, St. JamesMLS# 3254108 LP $639,000.

45 Twixt Hills Road, St. JamesMLS# 3143997. LP $639,000.

132 Hobson Avenue, St. JamesMLS# 3216279. LP $599,000.

287 Northern Blvd, St. JamesMLS# 3187672. LP $579,000.

15 Arlington, St. James MLS# 3234720. LP $549,000.

174 Lake Avenue, St. JamesMLS# 3180477. LP $459,000.

211 Elton Court, St. James MLS# 3248216. LP $429,000.

SOLD PROPERTIES

72 Kristin Lane, Hauppauge MLS# 3242080. LP $469,000.

1 Piper Lane, Head of Harbor MLS# 3099939. LP $2,999,000.

12 Fells Way, Head Of Harbor MLS# 3212628. LP $1,495,000.

468 River Road, Nissequogue MLS# 2959546. LP $2,695,000.

5 Pheasant Road, NissequogueMLS# 3225320. LP $2,650,000.

5 Penny Lane, NissequogueMLS# 3124494. LP $1,600,000.

3 Sommerset Lane, NissequogueMLS# 3174355. LP $1,599,000.

34 Yorktown Road, SetauketMLS# $3250507. LP $649,000.

5 Coventry Lane, Smithtown MLS# 3233995. LP $599,999.

22 Loft Road, Smithtown MLS# 3127740. $559,000.

19 Willow Ridge Drive, SmithtownMLS# 3170919. LP $499,999.

59 Elderwood Drive, St. JamesMLS# 3129652. LP $1,099,000.

21 Hamlet Woods Drive, St. JamesMLS# 3120319. LP $822,000.

608 Gotham Drive, St. James MLS# 3211905. LP $489,990.

16 Kemswick Drive, Stony Brook MLS# 3230125. LP $599,999.

danielgale.comEach Office is Independently Owned and Operated

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by Patricia Clark I am grateful to see my friend, Natalie Weinstein, president of Celebrate St. James, home after her recent devastating bout with COVID-19. She feared for her health and worried about how she would recover. She longed for her biological family, who live over 3,000 miles away, but found love and support in her St. James family, with whom she is joined together by friendship and a sense of common purpose. Friends filled her refrigerator (and her tummy) with many homemade meals and treats, sent beautiful flowers, and her heart was filled with all the KINDNESS she received. “It’s hard to explain,” she said, “the value of good chicken soup or homemade meatballs when they are ‘more precious than rubies.’” Thankfully, Natalie is doing

well. She described her healing as a return to the ‘Land of the Living” which sparked a realiza-tion in me that our community of St. James is also returning to the “Land of the Living.” St. James has suffered from years of neglect, businesses clos-ing, new businesses choosing more vibrant towns to call their home, and homeowners watch-ing their beloved town decline. It was almost as if St. James was suffering from a virus of “apathy.”

That is all changing now! Have you noticed the roadwork has been completed (except for the final coating which will come in the spring)? There are new street signs, sidewalks, lamp posts being installed. There will be beautiful streetscapes, plantings, flowers blooming, benches to sit on and relax while you take a stroll through town to see what’s there and what’s coming. Even the trash receptacles will look nicer. Lake Avenue has received these uplifting additions, just as Natalie has been uplifted by the many gifts of food, flowers and well wishes she received. In each case, this attention and nourishment has helped bring both Natalie and St. James back to life. Celebrate Park, to be built in 2021, will be a sure sign that our

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continued town is being healed. The park will be built on the site of the former Irish Viking Bar, and so this mini-plague on the town will now become a place of beauty. As St. James, our country, and our world at large continue to heal, we will build Celebrate Park together and it will become our town’s centerpiece – a gath-ering place for music and art fes-tivals, historically themed events, holiday fairs, and much more. It will give us an opportunity to show we care about the past, present, and future of our town. This community pride, which we have always had, can spur us on. It has already begun with the wonderful response we have re-ceived to our Bricks & Blocks Campaign (see the ad in this issue of OUR TOWN) as well as the larger gifts program (for more

information contact Natalie Weinstein at 516-242-9242). Now is the time to pay it for-ward as we ask your help in building Celebrate Park and “Thank You” to those who al-ready have. You can show your support by purchasing a “Home-town Heroes” 18-month keep-sake calendar, which is available at various locations around town (OUR TOWN at 359 Lake Ave, TD Bank at 621 Lake Avenue, Natalie Weinstein Design Associ-ates at 459 Lake Avenue, Uniquely Natalie at 176 Second Street, and The Smithtown News at One Brooksite Drive, Smith-town), and both calendars and brick orders can be placed on-line at: www.celebratestjames.org. Hint: Valentine’s Day is coming – what could be more romantic than a loving message immortalized in

this beautiful park? A message of thanks from Na-talie: “COVID-19 has separated families and caused terrible hardship and pain, but the one thing that has become clear through this past horrible year, is that caring people make a differ-ence in ways large and small. I know firsthand what that means. Thoughtfulness and kindness are never small. Their worth is bey-ond measure. My St. James family has been my link to get-ting better, being nourished and being able to return to the out-side world. In this new year, I can honestly say that I see the world a bit differently and with much gratitude to still be here! My heartfelt wish for all of you is to never take your families for granted – both the biological one and the extended one – and to “pay it forward” when you can.”

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For those seeking help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or close friend, St. James Lutheran Church an-nounces GriefShare – a 13-ses-sion program that will be offered at 10 a.m. on Wednes-days from January 27 through April 21, 2021 in the multi-pur-pose room of the church office building. GriefShare is a weekly sup-port group that will be hosted by Deacon James Lundgren and Bonnie Spiegel, Care Giver, at St. James Lutheran Church. Each session will include an encouraging, information-packed video featuring leading grief recovery experts, a group discussion about the video content and a workbook for journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the

weekly session topics. GriefShare is offered free of charge to all members of the community seeking bereave-ment support – a warm and caring group “oasis” during their long journeys through grief. It is completely under-written by a generous grant from St. James Funeral Home, owned and operated with love by the Maher family. During the sessions, social distancing will be observed and all participants will be required to wear masks. St. James Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Wood-lawn and Second Avenues in St. James. Please contact the church office – 631-584-5212 – for reservations. Complete pro-gram information is available online at www.griefshare.org.

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On Friday, December 11, 2020, officers from Harbor Country Day School’s Student Council visited Long Island Elite Limousines in St. James to drop off toys donated to the Suffolk County Toys for Tots program. The toys were donated by Har-bor Country Day School students as part of their annual toy drive. Given the economic impact of

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The Smithtown Historical Soci-ety received a COVID-19 Relief grant in the amount of $2,000 from the Robert David Lion Gar-diner Foundation for expenses generated during Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order, New York State on PAUSE. “We received the grant in 2020 when times were rough,

and we had to cancel all fund-raising events due to COVID-19. The grant came at a very crucial time. We are grateful to the Gar-diner Foundation for their sup-port during these extraordinary times,” states Executive Director Priya Kapoor. The Smithtown Historical Soci-ety works to preserve the historic

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

by Bradley Harris, Smithtown Historian

This article takes a look at the village of St. James as it was in the 1860’s.

Although the population of St. James was much smaller in 1860 than it is today, the geographical area known as St. James was much larger since it included the incorporated villages of Nisse-quogue and Head-of-the-Harbor. In fact, most of the village of St. James was to be found north of North Country Road (25A). When the St. James Episcopal Church was built in 1854, there were only a few homes along North Country Road and even these stood on the north side of the road. The only concentration of

dwellings south of North Country Road was in the vicinity of Mills Pond and these homes stretched away to the south along Mills Pond Road and Moriches Road. Lake Avenue (then known as Gallagher’s Lane) and Moriches Road were little more than rutted cow trails headed south toward Middle Country Road through thickly wooded, uninhabited wil-derness. At the intersection of the rutted cow trails of Lake Avenue and Moriches Road there was even a large watering hole where roving cattle slacked their thirst. The hamlet of St. James as it existed in the 1860’s was to be found north of North Country Road where some 30 houses were concentrated along Mo-riches Road, Three Sisters Road, and Harbor Hill Road. The tiny

population lay scattered over the rough hills that are found in this area. A one-room schoolhouse was located in the hollow at the western end of Three Sisters Road and many of the houses were clustered around it. The center of the village or business district was to be found on Mo-riches Road from its intersection with Three Sisters Road south to North Country Road. Here there were three general stores, a blacksmith and wheelwright shop, and an inn. When the federal government opened the St. James post office in 1856, it did so in Richard Smith’s general store located at the intersection of Three Sisters Road and Moriches Road. Rich-ard Smith didn’t have the Post


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St. James in the 1860’s

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continued Office for long since he died in a tragic accident. (Buddy O’Berry told me this story.) It seems that Richard Smith was having trouble with robbers in his store, so he decided to rig a trap to stop them. He loaded a shotgun, placed it so it would fire at anyone coming through the front door, and cleverly rigged it so that when the door was opened, the gun would discharge. Richard locked up one night, started on his way home, and then returned to the store to retrieve something he had forgotten. He opened the front door, and was killed when the shotgun blew him away. For a while, his wife succeeded him as Postmistress, but eventually Ebenezer Smith, who owned a store just up the road, became the Postmaster. Ebenezer Smith’s store stood on the northeast corner of the intersection of Moriches Road and Harbor Hill Road. This landmark known today as the St. James General Store was the hub of the St. James community. Much of the history of St. James in this period is associated with this store. Here residents could purchase yard goods, kitchen wares, medicine, shoes, horse medicine, tobacco, groceries, hardware, etc. It was a “deluxe depart-ment store of its day.” And since the Post Office was subsequently relocated in this store, the store became a central meeting place where townsfolk gathered to wait for the mail and catch up on the local gossip. Besides being a general store, Post Office, and community center, taxes were col-lected here. So the St. James General Store was the hub of the community in many ways. The 3rd store in the business district was oper-ated by John Keenan in the house on the southeast corner of Harbor Hill Road and Moriches Road. This store was later owned by a man named Vetter, who ran a furrier shop there for a while and em-ployed women to make fur garments. Still later the house was owned by Obadiah Smith. Unfor-tunately, not much is known about this house and store. The blacksmith and wheelwright shop was owned and operated by William Monahan from his property on the east side of Moriches Road and extended from North Country Road to Harbor Hill Road. It was to this shop that local residents brought their horses to be shod, their buggies to be repaired, and their broken carriages and wagons to be fixed. The inn was on the southeast corner of the inter-section of North Country Road and Moriches Road. (The building occupied the little triangular space across the street from the firehouse.) Known as the St. James Hotel, the two and a half story building housed a saloon on the downstairs floor with hotel rooms on the second floor. The hotel

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continued from page 21 was one of the few structures south of North Country Road and was conveniently located for anyone passing through St. James and looking for a place to stay overnight. This building was still standing not so long ago when it was known as “The Gold Coast Two.” But the old wooden framed building was lost in a fire and then demolished. These were the stores and businesses that formed the center of the hamlet of St. James as it existed in the 1860’s. Most of the people of St. James were farmers and survived by growing crops and raising livestock. Some sup-plemented their income by cut-ting cordwood and hauling it down to the dock at the end of Cordwood Path. Others made a living catching fish or harvesting shellfish – particularly scallops, clams, mussels and oysters – which were harvested in St. James Harbor and shipped by sloop and schooner to New York City markets. Many men made a living as captains and sailors on these vessels. They took the car-goes of fish, shellfish, and cord-wood into New York City and returned loaded down with horse manure for farmer’s fields. Still others made a living as ship-builders. So lived the people of St. James in the 1860’s, but all of this was to change with the

St. James in the 1860’s

The St. James General Store, built in 1857 by Ebenezer Smith, is the oldest continuously operating store in the United States. Today the store is owned and run by Suffolk County.

coming of the railroad. Note: The information contained in this article came from a pamphlet produced by the St. James Methodist Church on August 19, 1960, entitled: “A Look At Our Community.” An article contained it en-titled “Early Days in St. James” was par-ticularly informative. Other information came from discussions with Norman O’Berry of St. James. Editor’s Note: Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s offi-cial Historian. Brad was a High School Social Studies teacher who spent 30 years teaching in Commack. As Historian he has written many newspaper articles on the history of our town, he has published pamphlets and written histories of Commack, Nesconset, St. James, Kings Park, Hauppauge and Smithtown Branch. He resides in St. James.

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T H E W I N E D O W N

by Rick Masters Chances are, you – or someone you know – enjoys vodka! The clear liquor is responsible for about 34% of the overall dis-tilled spirits market, which is less than a tenth of all alcohol sales. Whiskey comes in second place with 24%. Pro-Tip: When buying alcohol as a gift for someone whose taste you’re not sure of, vodka is a safe default, as it’s a liquor cabinet staple. Vodka’s origins go back to the 8th century. It was originally used as medicine, and had a lower alcohol content than its modern interpretation. Despite some flavored versions, most vodka is unflavored, with exten-sive distillation and filtered ap-plied to “premium” brands. A variety of cocktails include vodka as a main ingredient.

Three countries are most asso-ciated with vodka. Brands like Belvedere and Chopin are from Poland, where vodka was first produced during the Middle Ages. Shortly after, vodka trav-eled to Russia, home of Stolich-naya and Smirnoff. By the 18th century Sweden had also be-come experienced with vodka production, with Absolut being founded a century later. Vodka can be produced from any high sugar or starchy plant. Although most is made from wheat, it can be produced from any grain. For instance, Tito’s, from Austin, Texas, is gluten free because it’s made from corn; Sean “Puffy” Combs is a partner in Ciroc, made from French grapes; Reyka, from Iceland, is distilled using barley, wheat… and glacier water! As of 2019, Smirnoff and

Titos’s were the most popular vodkas in the United States, but there’s no short-age of other brands to try. Bloody Marys, anyone? Editors Note: Rick Masters can be found perusing the shelves at Grape Cul-ture Wine and Spirits, located at 248 Lake Avenue in St. James. Find Grape Culture on the web at www.grapeculture.com. Follow the store on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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The Long Island Museum (LIM) has announced that they will be holding their annual LIMarts Art exhibition virtually. EVERY DAY: TRANSFORMING CRISIS INTO ART will be online through Feb-ruary 14, 2021. The 7th annual exhibition by members of the Museum’s collaborative arts group, LIMarts will be presented on the Museum’s website and across LIM’s social media. “2020 has been a year like no other, ” said Neil Watson, Ex-ecutive Director of the Long Is-land Museum. “The LIMarts exhibition has always been a year-end highlight of the LIM. While we will miss the excite-ment of gathering in the gallery this year with local artists, the LIM is committed to continuing to bring the community together through the arts by offering this virtual experience.” Over 70 LIMarts members have used their creativity and tal-ent and submitted their artwork that answers the questions; “What has your every day looked like? How has it changed? How have you been spending your time? Has every day been the same or are you finding ways to make your days feel different? What have you been doing to cope or perhaps you’re not just coping but thriving?” Doug Reina, an LIMarts member and frequent participant of the Museum’s previous exhi-bitions will be presenting his art-work, “Isolation.” Reina, a local artist from Setauket, NY, who re-ceived a Pollock-Krasner grant twice, is enthused about the on-line exhibition. “Bravo to the LIM for putting this virtual show together! Using art as a way to connect us is needed now more than ever.” Presented artwork that is listed for sale will be handled by the

individual artist and not by the Museum. The LIM is sensitive to the current circumstances faced by artists during these challeng-ing times and is committed to supporting them and the arts community, therefore all pro-ceeds will support the individual artists and the Museum will not retain a commission. For more information on LI-Marts membership or if inter-ested in purchasing any of the artwork that is listed for sale, contact Alexandria D’Auria at [email protected].

To view the gallery of art go to the homepage of longislandmu-seum.org and follow the links to the exhibition. The Long Island Museum is located at 1200 Roue 25A in Stony Brook. For more infor-mation visit: longislandmu-seum.org or call 631-751-0066. Modified museum hours are Friday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Admission is free.

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The Smithtown Township Arts Council is pleased to announce WINNERS SHOWCASE I a fine art exhibition featuring five win-ning artists from 2020 exhi-bitions. The exhibit runs through February 6, 2021 at Mills Pond Gallery, 660 Route 25A in St. James. Regular Gallery hours are Wednesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 12 - 4 p.m. The gallery is closed Mon-days and Tuesdays. Visit mill-spondgallery.org or call 631-862-6575 for directions or additional information. Admis-sion to the gallery is always FREE. Please use the rear parking lot off Mills Pond Road, directly across from the two white stone pillars at Flowerfield Celebrations, 199 Mills Pond Rd. Smithtown artist Lucia Alberti enjoys painting landscapes in acrylics. Her work has been ex-hibited widely in galleries across Long Island. Huntington Station artist Shain Bard’s paintings evoke a sense of a moment captured in time that

people can all subconsciously re-late to. Northport artist Margaret Mi-nardi’s mixed media paintings juxtapose realism and expression-ism. Valley Stream artist Mike Stanko, a lifelong Long Islander, has been showing his unique and whimsical art for over 20 years. Kings Park artist Pamela Wald-roup is a fine art photographer whose work is about “hyper-fo-cusing on the subject. Visit the gallery… enjoy the ex-hibit and experience Art’s capac-ity to bring joy and hope in challenging times. It is a safe space with social distancing and the use of masks is required. A limited numbers of visitors are al-lowed (20 in the gallery at one time – 4 per gallery room). Clean-ing and disinfecting is done thor-oughly and often.

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Gallery North, located at 90 North Country Road in Setauket, is pleased to pres-ent the work of artists Ty Stroudsburg and Marceil Kazickas in the exhibition, Filtered Light, through Feb-ruary 25, 2021. The artists will be participating in Gallery North’s Virtual ArTalk series on Saturday, February 6, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. Ty Stroudsburg and Mar-ceil Kazickas share a strong interest in deliberate mark making, the manipulation of color, and the experi-ential qualities of nature through light. For Stroudsburg, colors, texture, light, and form each sug-gest elements of the natural world. Since her earliest work, she has been driven by abstrac-tion and experimentation, striv-ing to unify each painting into the pervasive visual quality that sparked its inception. Kazickas’ work interprets the

color, texture, light, movement, sound, and smell found in her surroundings, distilling them into an overall experience. Her goal is to elicit an emotional response to the beauty and sensuality of oil paint. This two-person exhibition, the first to feature these two

painters side-by-side, features medium and large scale oil paintings as well as smaller pastel drawings. Gallery North is a not-for-profit gallery promot-ing the finest contemp- orary regional art and craft in a variety of dis-ciplines. Next door, in The Studio at Gallery North, the community is provided with a diverse selection of educational programming, including classes and workshops in a variety of mediums, in-cluding watercolor, life drawing, papermaking, as well as printmaking.

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SMITHTOWN LIBRARY OPENS THEIR DOORS

The Smithtown Library is happy to announce that they are open to the public. All four buildings of The Smithtown Li-brary will have limited hours and services. They are committed to the health and safety of our com-munity and have made several changes over the past few months to ensure that patrons will feel confident that they are in safe hands upon entering the doors. The buildings will be open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays (Smithtown only), 1-5 p.m. Some other changes you can expect include face mask re-

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continued from page 36 This program will be available on Zoom. Historical Non-fiction Book Discussion Group Thursday, Jan. 28, 2:30-3:30 p.m. City on a Grid: How New York

Became New York by Gerard Koeppel Registration required. This program will be available on Zoom. Night Owl Cafe Book Discussion Group Thursday, January 28, 7-8 p.m. The Library at the Edge of the

World by Felicity Hayes-McCoy Registration required. This pro-gram will be available on Zoom. Passport Acceptance Facility Reopens The Smithtown Library Pass-port Acceptance Facility is pleased to announce that it has reopened and is accepting pass-port applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. U.S. citizens planning international travel may call 631-360-2480 x192 to make an appointment. For application forms, infor-mation on documentation re-quired, fees, and a wealth of other passport and international travel information, visit the only official website for passport in-formation: travel.state.gov. For more information about the Li-brary’s Passport Acceptance Fa-cility, go to www.smithlib.org/services/ passport

ADULT

Hey Long Island What’s Up With That? Friday, January 22, 10 a.m. The Savvy Sightseer will pro-vide a closer look at some Long Island roadside attractions from the Nassau-Queens border to Montauk point. No registration required. This program will be shared on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/the-smithtownlibrary). Chicken Vegetable and Herb Stew with Chef Rob Scott Monday, January 25, 11 a.m. Warm up with Chef Rob Scott


Library Programs

Siding Insulated Vinyl Siding

Imitation Wood Shakes Soffits & Fascia

Gutters & Leaders Entryways

Windows Vinyl Replacements

Bays & Bows Specialty Shapes

Double Hung Casements

Roofing Complete Replacement

Re-Shingling Repairs Flashing

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continued this winter. Rob will show you how to cook this delicious hearty meal. No registration required. This program will be shared on the Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/the-smithtownlibrary) Take and Make Make Your Own Ricotta Cheese Have you ever wondered how to make your own cheese? You supply the milk and we will supply the rest for this delicate treat that can be made sweet or savory. Registration required. Online and in-person registration began on January 19 and ends on Janu-ary 28. Supply bags can be picked up from the building of your choice the week of Feb-ruary 1. When registering online, please indicate pick up building. Fee: $5 per person.

TEEN Teen Take and Make Bohemian Dreamcatchers NESCONSET BUILDING Start the New Year by creating a dreamcatcher to keep away those bad dreams. Kits will be available at the Nesconset Build-ing starting January 2 and must be picked up by January 30. In-person or telephone registration required. Supplies are available on a first come, first served basis. Teen Take and Make Geometric Cork Coasters SMITHTOWN BUILDING Create a colorful set of coasters using paint, masking tape and cork. Kits will be avail-able at the Smithtown Building starting January 2 and must be picked up by January 30. In-per-son or telephone registration re-quired. Supplies are available on

a first come, first served basis. Jackbox Game Night Friday, January 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Join Teen Librarians for a fun evening of virtual party games. Draw funny doodles, write the best inside joke or answer hilar-

ious trivia questions. There’s something for everyone. Please note: teens will need two inter-net-enabled devices to partici-pate. Registration required. This program will be available on Zoom. Login information for



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continued from page 39 Zoom will be sent to the email address associated with your Library card on the day of the event. Escape the Room Wednesday, January 27, 7-8 p.m. Work together as a team to solve puzzles, find hidden keys and piece together clues to...

escape the room! Registration required. This program will be available on Zoom. Login infor-mation for Zoom will be sent to the email address associated with your Library card on the day before the event. DIY Photo Display Friday, January 29, 4:30 p.m. NESCONSET BUILDING Join Ms. Navins for a creative way to hang your favorite pho-tos. Pick up a craft kit beginning January 25 from the Nesconset Building and tune in to the video on social media to follow along and get crafty! This program will be shared on the YouTube chan-nel (https:// bit.ly/SmithLibYou-Tube) and Teen’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/SmithtownLibraryTeens). After the program, the video will remain available.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Teen Volunteer Birdseed Feeders – ALL BUILDINGS Help feed the birds this winter by making hanging birdseed feeders. Teens will create these feeders by mixing birdseed, gela-tin and corn syrup together and molding the mixture into delight-ful shapes. Supplies can be picked up at any of the four buildings starting January 2 and must be picked up before Janu-ary 30. In-person or telephone registration required. Inform staff which building you would like to pick up your supplies from at registration. Supplies are avail-able on a first come, first served basis. One hour of community service will be given. Feeders must be returned by February 8. This program may not be suitable for those with food allergies.


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CHIROPRACTIC HEALTHCARE OF ST. JAMES

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GENTLE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF: • Back/Leg Pain (Sciatica, Disc Problems) • Neck/Arm Pain (Numbness, Tingling) • Scoliosis

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Why You Need Chiropractic in 2021 Have you decided to renew your commitment to good health this year? Whether you’ve been visiting the chiropractor for years, or you’re considering making a first-time visit, chiropractic care can help you stay healthy and avoid aches and pains in 2021.

Are You Feeling Sore After the Holidays? Holiday activities, as enjoyable as they may be, can strain your joints, muscles, ligaments, and tendons. If your sciatica has been acting up after dragging your Christmas tree to the curb or your back hasn’t been quite the same since you fell off your snowboard, chiropractic treatments will help you recover from your injuries. Even seemingly harmless activities, like putting away decorations or shoveling snow, can leave you in pain. In fact, your symptoms may be related to the subluxation of your vertebrae, the bumpy bones that make up your spine. Subluxations happen when the vertebrae become mis-aligned and may be caused by falls, poor posture, car accidents, poor lifting technique, sitting for long periods, or even stress. When you’re feeling stressed, the muscles in your neck and back tend to become tight. If your muscles remain tense for a long period of time, the tension can pull your spine out of alignment. Spinal manipulation, one of the hands-on treatments offered by your chiropractor, eases the vertebrae back into alignment, relieving pain, loosening tight muscles, and improving mobility and range of motion. Visiting the chiropractor throughout the year offers these benefits: • Fewer Aches and Pains. It’s always easier to prevent problems than

it is to treat them, and aches and pains are no exception. During peri-odic chiropractic visits, your chiropractor can identify subluxations and correct them before they trigger pain, inflammation, and muscle ten-sion. Misaligned vertebrae or tight muscles press on nerves, causing or increasing pain. Regular appointments help keep your spine aligned and your muscles and joints limber.

• Quicker Healing. Chiropractic treatments like spinal manipulation, soft tissue mobilization, and ultrasound therapy, improve blood flow to injured areas, speed healing, reduce muscle spasms, and promote

healing. • Less Stress. If your life is hectic, you’ll want to add regular chiroprac-

tic visits to your calendar. Treatments decrease the production of the stress hormone cortisol while triggering your body to release serotonin and endorphins, natural chemicals that help you feel relaxed and happy.

• No More Sleepless Nights. Insomnia and poor sleep quality is a problem for many people. In fact, about 30 percent of Americans strug-gle with insomnia, according to the American Sleep Association. It’s no surprise that falling or staying asleep is difficult if you’re in pain or feel-ing stressed. Luckily, sleeping pills aren’t the only solution. Chiroprac-tic offers a completely natural way to relieve pain and stress, helping you get a better night’s sleep.

• Better Control of Chronic Conditions. Chiropractic care may make it easier to manage your chronic health conditions. Treatments can help you avoid flare-ups of arthritis, sciatica, migraines, fibromyalgia, and other conditions. Visiting your chiropractor regularly might also help you manage other types of chronic conditions too, like asthma. Im-proving spinal alignment gives your lungs more room to expand and also decreases pressure on nerves, improving the function of the nerves that serve the lungs.

• No Need for Pain Medication. After chiropractic treatment, you may be able to throw away your pain medication, or at least take less of it. Pain medication only provides temporary relief of your symptoms. Once it wears off, the pain returns. Chiropractic care treats the source of your pain and helps your body heal naturally. Since even over-the-counter pain medications can have unpleasant side effects, finding a natural pain relief method can help you protect your health.

Are you ready to protect and improve your health with chiropractic care? Give us a call to arrange a convenient appointment. Sources: American Sleep Association: Sleep and Sleep Disorders Statistics Palmer College of Chiropractic: Benefits of Chiropractic American Chiropractic Association: What Research Shows About Chiropractic

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continued from page 42 Instagram Teen Takeover Earn community service by creating social media posts for the Library that promote Library services and resources. Check out the Teen section of the Li-brary’s homepage for more infor-mation.

CHILDREN

FUN ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME Besides fun programming, the Children’s Librarians have been compiling lots of activities for children and families to do at home. Follow Children’s social media pages or go to the website (www.smithlib.org) to discover these activities. Please note: each child must have his/her own Library card to register for programs.

Smithtown Library Story Line Do you miss storytime at the Library? You can now enjoy– Smithtown Library Storytime – and all you need is a phone. With a wide range of stories and fun for children under the age of 12 you can listen to them as

many times as you want. Call 631-652-6052 and follow the prompted directions. Choose from the following: a story for preschoolers, a fairy tale, poetry, jokes and riddles and short stories. You can also make a sug-gestion or provide feedback. Stories are changed each Wed-nesday so be sure to call often for new adventures. Take and Make – Snowman STEM SMITHTOWN BUILDING Learn how to measure the snow with some help from a snowman friend! Craft kits for the program will be available for pickup at the Smithtown Build-ing beginning January 26. No registration required. Supplies are available on a first come, first served basis.


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continued from page 44 Kiddoodles Thursday, January 21, 4:30 p.m. NESCONSET BUILDING There are oodles to discover when we read some of our favor-ite picture books for older readers. Craft kits for the pro-gram are available for pickup at the Nesconset Building begin-ning January 5. No registration required. Supplies are available on a first come, first served basis. This program will be shared on the Children’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/ SmithtownLibraryKids) sched-uled to expire on January 28. Amazing Polar Bears Saturday, January 23, 11 a.m. Join Miss Samira to learn about these amazing animals and she’ll also show you how to create a very cute polar bear

craft. No registration required. This program will be shared on the Children’s Facebook page (https://www.facebook. com/SmithtownLibraryKids) scheduled to expire on February 6. A Day at the Office Wednesday, January 27, 7 p.m. It’s more exciting than pretzel day. Join us in the virtual Dunder

Mifflin Conference Room for a reading of The Office: A Day at Dunder Mifflin Elementary by Robb Pearlman. No registration required. This program will be shared on the Children’s Face-book page (https://www.face-book. com/SmithtownLibraryKids) scheduled to expire on February 3.

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