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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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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
Rowena’s Cell: 631.767.5221 David’s Cell: 631.767.5220
Cathy Jusino, LRESP
Thomas Aurrichio, LRESP
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
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MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Law Office of Joseph A. Bollhofer, P.C.
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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”
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IN THE NEWS HCDS Hosts Annual Toy Drive to Benefit Toys For Tots
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HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
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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
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48
YOU CAN HELP: Foster Homes Needed for Pets
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SHORT STORY: Looking Ahead
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IN THE SCHOOLS
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50-54
ST. JAMES CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS ........................
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NATURE PAGES: The Flying Hunters of Long Island
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DESIGN IDEAS: The Demise of Uniquely Natalie Consignment
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FINANCIAL FOCUS: Investment Lessons From 2020
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HEALTH NOTES Ears Ringing? It Could Be Tinnitus
.................................................. 62 Ask Ron
Villano
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64 Empowered Living: A Fresh Start
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CELEBRATIONS
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OBITUARIES
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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
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DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS
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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
$5 OFF OIL CHANGE
Expires 2/28/21. Must be presented
when dropping off vehicle.
ST. JAMES AUTOMOTIVE CENTER
“Serving Your Community for Over 30 Years”
www.stjamesBP.com525 N. Country Rd., St. James •
631-584-5798
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Formerly St. James Gulf Same HONEST Ownership
Same GREAT Service Shop Hours:
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631-584-5575 COMPETITION TREE, INC.
Chipping Stump
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Tree Removal
Pruning
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PREPARE FOR A FINANCIALLY SECURE FUTURE
SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1974
REGISTERED REPRESENTATIVE OFFERING SECURITIES AND ADVISORY
SERVICES THROUGH CETERA ADVISOR NETWORKS LLC, MEMBER FINRA/SIPC, A
BROKER/DEALER AND A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR.
SOME ADVISORY SERVICES ALSO OFFERED THROUGH BRANCH FINANCIAL
SERVICES, INC., A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR. CETERA IS UNDER
SEPARATE OWNERSHIP FROM ANY OTHER NAMED ENTITY.
BRANCH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR
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SETAUKET, NEW YORK 11733 631-979-6000 / FAX 631-979-6023
www.branchfinancialsrvcs.com
YOU CAN’T HUG AN 800 NUMBER™ HARLAN J. FISCHER, PRESIDENT
Investment Management • Mutual Funds Insurance • Retirement
& Financial Planning
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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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INSIDE-OUT KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE, LLC DESIGNED &
INSTALLED
367A Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 631.584.5312 • 631.942.9636
mobile [email protected] Licensed & Insured • Suffolk
#54246-H
Enjoy a Dinner for 2 on us, while we are creating your new
kitchen.
NKBA Certified Designer
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VIEW US AT: WWW.DEBARB.COM
CALL FOR A FREE MARKET ANALYSIS
DeBarbieri Associates, Inc. 406 NO. COUNTRY RD. ST. JAMES,
NY 11780 631-862-7447
Your Real Estate Professionals Since 1960
LAND NISSEQUOGUE
Build your Dream Home on this level wooded 2 acre lot.
Close to town, beaches & country club. Public water in
street.
$399,000.
LAKE GROVE “COMMERCIAL LISTING”
PORT JEFFERSON VILLAGE “DIAMOND WATERVIEW CONDO”
HOUSE & HORSE RETREAT
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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provide equal opportunity for housing to any prospective customer
or client, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, handicap,
familial status or national origin.
danielgale.com
• 92 Hillside Ave, St. James
• 2 Jacks Path, Nissequogue
• 138 Cambon Ave, St. James
• 23 Friendly Rd, Smithtown
• 179 Hickory Ln, Smithtown
• 903 Cabot Ln, St. James
• 26 Chestnut St, Nesconset
• 150 Landing Ave, Smithtown
• 38 W. Pond Ct, Smithtown
• 1355 Peters Blvd, Bay Shore
• 22 Landing Meadow Rd, Smithtown
• 602 Drew Dr, St. James
• 110 Fairfield Dr, St. James
• 4 Storybrook Ln, St. James
• 43 Strathmore Village Dr, S. Setauket
Sold in 2020
New Year, New Home! Contact me today for a free
Comparative Market Analysis!
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danielgale.com
Marianne J. Koke
Marianne KokeAssociate Real Estate BrokerGold Circle of
Excellence 631.584.6600,
c.631.335.7111mariannekoke@danielgale.commariannekoke.danielgale.com
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Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated
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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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A R O U N D T O W N
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
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A R O U N D T O W N
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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I N T H E N E W S
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
the COVID-19 pandemic this year, more than ever, there was a
tremendous need for donations. Harbor Country Day School, located
at 17 Three Sisters Road in Head of the Harbor, is an in-dependent,
co-educational day school for children from pre-school through 8th
grade. For additional information call 631-584-5555 or visit
HCDS Hosts Annual Toy Drive to Benefit Toys For Tots
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
properties in the town and seeks to expand and improve upon
programs for adults and children while sharing Smithtown’s rich
history. All these activities re-quire funding, and the Historical
Society has been fortunate enough to have the support of our
wonderful friends and neigh-bors in the community.
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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
continued on facing page
LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES
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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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.
“My Favorite Wine Is… Vodka”
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A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T
The Atelier at Flowerfield is an art studio steeped in the old
master tradition, unique in that professional artists paint and
teach alongside their students in the North Light Painting Studio.
Personalized training in drawing and painting for artists of all
ages, at all levels of achievement is offered. The Atelier at
Flower-field is a non-profit 501(c)3 or-ganization located at 2
Flowerfield, Suite 15, in St. James. The Atelier at Flowerfield
stu-dio is now open and currently teaching classes online,
in-studio and plein-air during the Covid-19 Pandemic. If you would
like to schedule a tour of the facilities or sign up for a FREE
trial class call 631-250-9009 between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. M-
S, or email: [email protected] or visit
their website at www.atelierflowerfield.org
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4-WEEK SESSIONS WINTER 1 SESSION Through January 30
(Late registrations accepted) WINTER II SESSION
February 1-27 Painting with Pastels w/Jane McGraw-Teubner
Mondays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $60/per class Portrait Drawing and
Painting Self-Portrait or from photos In-Studio w/Tyler Hughes
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $60/per class Still Life Painting
In-Studio w/Tyler Hughes Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $60/per
class Cast Drawing In-Studio w/Tyler Hughes Tuesdays, 10 a.m.-1
p.m. Fee: $60/per class Mastering Watercolor, In-Studio and Online,
w/Bill Graf Tuesdays, 2-5 p.m. Fee: $60/class
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continued from page 26 Portrait Drawing and Painting
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Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Fee: $60/per class Still
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a.m.-1 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Fee: $60/per class Cast Drawing w/Bill Graf
In-Studio and Online Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6-9 p.m. Fee:
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Graf This course is designed to teach basic drawing skills to
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beginners. Wednesdays, 2-5 p.m. Fee: $60/per class Painting
w/Christian White In-Studio Thursdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: $60/per
class Introduction to Photoshop Online w/James Beihi Thursdays, 2-4
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w/James Beihi Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. Fee: $60/per class Drawing and
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class is designed to teach the fundamentals of drawing and
painting Fee: $45 per class Art and Art History for the Young
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A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T
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
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Painting by Doug Reina: Isolation, 2020, Oil on linen, 20 x 16
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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.
Fine Art Showcase at Mills Pond Gallery January 16-February
6
Lucia Alberti – Autumn Sailing
Margaret Minardi – Renkowitz
Pamela Waldroup – Met Breuer Guard
Shain Bard– Pine Needle Path
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A R T S & E N T E R T A I N M E N T
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.
For additional information, call 631-751-2676, email
[email protected], visit gallerynorth.org or follow on
Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter (@gallerynorthli). Gallery North is
open Wed-nesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Gallery North Features Ty Stroudsburg and Marceil Kazickas In
Filtered Light
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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-
quirements for staff and patrons, computer and quiet rooms by
appointment only, reduced seat-ing, clear protective shields at all
service desks, no in-person pro-grams, limited access to the
Chil-dren’s Department and returns in the book drops only. Curbside
pickup service will continue for those who do not wish to enter the
building. Call 631-360-2480 for ad-ditional information; and for
more details on the new guide-lines and safety precautions, visit:
https://bit.ly/SmithReopening.
STAY CONNECTED Follow social media for the latest updates from
the Library and for virtual programs, activities, suggestions and
fun. Facebook: @thesmithtownlibrary
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS
Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion Group Tuesday, January 26, 2-3
p.m. The Secret of Clouds by Alyson Richman. Registration
required.
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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
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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
DR. GREGORY R.THOMAIER CHIROPRACTOR 338 Lake Avenue (across from
the Post Office) St. James, NY 11780
631-584-8100 EMERGENCY APPOINTMENTS TAKEN
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.
GENTLE EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OF: • Back/Leg Pain (Sciatica, Disc
Problems) • Neck/Arm Pain (Numbness, Tingling) • Scoliosis
• Whiplash Injuries • Sports Injuries • Pinched Nerves • TMJ
Disorders • Headaches WE ACCEPT
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on Diagnostic Imaging • American Medical Athletic Association
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
Adjusting to a New Year
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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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OUR TOWN • JANUARY 2021
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P O E T ’ S C O R N E R Y O U C A N H E L P
Freedom by John Taratunio
1928-2018
Freedom, a privilege thousands Have fought and died for
Freedom, a liberty millions Have hoped and Prayed for
People around the world
Have been denied free speech Others have been told
What they were allowed to preach
But that never stopped many From finding a way