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(1)**********************************ECRWSS. POSTAL CUSTOMER. PRSRT STD US Postage PAID St. James NY Permit No. 10. Our Town S •T. •. J •A •M •E •S. MARCH 2021 Volume 34 Number 5 Keeping you up to date on SALES, HAPPENINGS & PEOPLE In Our Town - St. James PUBLISHED MONTHLY. Spring! Welcome.

(2) –2–. Celebrating 38 Years Educating Students in the Art of Dance. Where Dancers Grow and Lifelong Friendships are Made Pre-School • Combo Classes • Jazz • Tap • Lyrical • Contemporary • Ballet • Hip Hop • Technique. Announcing our safe and exciting Summer Camps and Classes Introducing. SUMMER AT THE STUDIO. Dance Camps: Frozen and Friends Princess Camp, Ages 3-7 Mystical Mermaids Dance Camp, Ages 3-7 Shining Star Dance Camp, Ages 5-7 Popstar Dance Camp, Ages 4-8 My Doll and Me Dance Camp, Ages 4-8. Dance Company Experience Camp, Ages 9 and up Kickline Camp, Ages 9 and up Tik Tok Dance Camp, Ages 10 and up Triple Threat Camp, Ages 9 and up Fitness Boot Camp, Ages 12 and up. Weekly Classes: Pre-School, Combo, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Contemporary, Ballet, Hip Hop, Technique, Dance Company Auditions (Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary). See our website, choruslinedance.com, for more information regarding dates, rates and registration Multi-Camp and Sibling Discounts Available. New Students: Try us out for free! ONE FREE 1-HOUR CLASS for all new students in any genre. Register for Fall and receive a special welcome gift! Returning Students: Mention this ad for a $10.00 Discount on one class and entry into our Summer at the Studio Raffle for great prizes! Strict Social Distancing Protocols In Place for All Studios Including New Air Filtration Systems. ST. JAMES STUDIO 380 Lake Avenue. SMITHTOWN STUDIO 385-5 Veterans Hwy.. MILLER PLACE STUDIO 691-26 Route 25A. 631-584-7575. 631-543-7575. 631-821-9575. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(3) –3–. Our Town S• T • J •A •M •E •S. STAFF Ruth Garthe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Editor Robin Clark . . . . . .Associate Editor Debbi Spiegel . . . . . Feature Writer William Garthe . . . . . . . Advertising Sales. OUR TOWN. I N. T H I S. I S S U E. MERCHANT SPOTLIGHT Christian Gregory - Allstate Insurance .. 4 AROUND TOWN St. James Lutheran Church to Hold Family Easter Walk-Around .................. 6 Celebrate St. James Happenings ........ 8 Smithtown Rotary Donates 2,000 Face Masks to S.J. Chamber .... 12 A Letter to the Community ................................................ 14 Welcome to Wellness Done Naturally .............................. 16 IN THE NEWS Suffolk County Leg. Rob Trotta Holds Pet Food Drive ...... 20. – ST. JAMES –. THE WINE DOWN: What Does ‘Organic’ Mean? .............. 24. is a monthly publication produced exclusively for the people of St. James, Nissequogue and Head of the Harbor, L.I., N.Y.. HISTORICALLY SPEAKING .............................................. 22-30. Call 631-862-9849 for Advertising & Copy Deadline. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Long Island Museum 2021 Calendar .......................... 34-36 Gallery North Presents Laminar Rituals .............................. 38 Programs Offered at Your Library ................................ 42-49 SCOUT NEWS: Scout Troop 301 to Hold Food Drive .......... 50. OUR TOWN is mailed directly to every residence & business in the 11780 zip code area (6559 total copies mailed) St. James Post Office Permit #10 St. James, NY 11780. Published by Graphics du jour, Ltd. 359 Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780 631-862-9849 / Fax: 631-862-9839 email: ourtown@optonline.net website: www.ourtownstjames.com Not responsible for typographical errors. We reserve the right at our sole discretion to edit or refuse to print editorial or advertising material deemed detrimental to Our Town’s public image or unsuitable for its readers.. Copyright © 2021 Graphics du jour, Ltd. All Rights Reserved. SHORT STORY: Our Leprechaun Thespian .................... 52-54 DESIGN IDEAS: This Spring’s Decorating Mindset .............. 56 NATURE PAGES: The Natural Workout ................................ 58 FINANCIAL FOCUS: Consider These Types of Tax-Smart Contributions...... 60-61 IN THE SCHOOLS.............................................................. 62-64 HEALTH NOTES Living Well - Fend Off the Blues With a Hearing Test ........ 66 Ask Ron Villano .................................................................... 68 Sunshine in a Bottle ........................................................ 70-71 OBITUARIES .......................................................................... 72 POET’S CORNER .................................................................... 74 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING .................................................. 76 DIRECTORY OF ADVERTISERS ........................................ 78-79. PLEASE NOTE: Advertising & Editorial Deadline for the APRIL edition of OUR TOWN • ST. JAMES is THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021 - 12 NOON. Distribution takes place on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(4) –4–. M E R C H A N T. S P O T L I G H T. Christian Gregory Allstate Insurance 872 Middle Country Road, St. James NY 11780 631-265-5800 cgregory@allstate.com by Debbi Spiegel Christian Gregory proudly owns and operates the Allstate Agency on Middle Country Road in St. James. He brings his many years of experience as an Allstate agent to St. James where he and his family live. His passion is to help families protect their greatest assets while building long-lasting relationships as a trusted insurance professional. He is dedicated to educating his customers on the various insurance products – Auto, Home, Life, Boats, Motorcycles, and other “toys.” You can depend on Chris to work hard to protect your family at competitive rates. Building relationships is one of Chris’s top priorities. He strives to make the insurance process as simple as possible for range from 3-32% based on his clients. Chris prides himself mileage. We’ve all been driving on going above and beyond to less since last March. Allstate provide personalized customer was also the first company to service. He’s available 24/7 to offer the COVID Give Back help you when an unexpected campaign last year. They truly event or question arises. care about their customers. Chris has gotten to know many Your house is more than just a local families through his wife, building it’s the place you and children, and by coaching your family call home. When occer. He feels that today people you want to explore options for want to make a personal connecprotecting your home, personal tion with their local agent rather property, or your financial future, than calling a call center. Chris is available to answer your Customers with Allstate Auto questions. For a free quote give Insurance can save money with him a call, email, or text. Drivewise – where a device is If you’re already an Allstate installed in the car’s port under customer, he can review your the steering wheel. Chris is an coverage. expert at climbing into client’s Allstate Home Insurance cars and plugging it in for those covers the dwelling (the physical who need help. Drivers are structure of your home, personal ewarded with discounts based property (the belongings inside on safe speeds, safe stops, safe your home), liability (defends driving hours, and low mileage. and covers you if someone files a The savings can be easily tracked claim against you after being on the app that also provides injured on your property or you personalized feedback on your damage someone else’s property) driving behavior. Discounts OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. and guest medical protection (cost of medical expenses for someone who’s injured on your property). Allstate will write policies for backyard trampolines that have enclosures and pools with slides or diving boards. Most family dogs are also covered. Chris is very involved in our community. He is a proud sponsor of the Paige Elizabeth Keely Foundation. A beautiful pink ribbon hangs in his window to raise awareness about Brain Arteriovenous Malformations. He is also a volunteer Board member of the Village of the Branch (VOB) Soccer club. While putting smiles on children’s faces and giving back to the community the VOB Soccer club prides itself in helping local families in need, by hosting fundraising events and raising charitable contributions. Representing the most trusted insurer – Allstate – You’re in good hands with Christian Gregory..

(5) –5–. Work With a Woman-Owned Company You Can Trust! DON’T WAIT, INSULATE! In one day we can make your home: • More Comfortable • Easier to Heat and Cool • Have Lower Energy Bills. STAY WARM & DRY WITH: �Attic, Walls, Basement Insulation & Air Sealing �Air Purification & Dehumidification Systems $ OFF 200& Insulation �Gold Seal Crawl Space Encapsulation. 200. $. TripleHContracting.com 631-265-4870 Nassau H1901670000 Suffolk 47109-H NYC 1351564-DCA. OFF. WHEN YOU BOOK YOUR PROJECT AT TIME OF APPOINTMENT. Cannot combine offers.. We’re In St. James!. Roofing Systems, too! KlausRoofingbyTripleH.com OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(6) –6–. A R O U N D. T O W N. St. James Lutheran Church to Hold Family Easter Walk-Around SATURDAY, APRIL 3, 2021 • 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Following on the success of the outdoor Family Christmas walk-around, St. James Lutheran Church, will be hosting a Family Easter Walk-Around on Saturday, April 3, 2021 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Walk-Around will be a chance for both church members and the community to experience the hope, faith and joy of Holy Week. Aimed at kids and adults alike, the Easter story will come to life before your very eyes at this socially distanced free outdoor event. Groups of 10 at a time will visit the stations of the Easter story – from Palm Sunday through Holy Thursday and Good Friday to the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Guests will be. led through the entire journey by a narrator, along the way meeting actors in costumes as the re-telling of the Biblical story unfolds. For more information check out the website at www.stjlc.com or the Facebook page (Saint James Lutheran Church) or call the church office at 631-584-5212. St. James Lutheran Church is located at the corner of Woodlawn and Second A venues in St. James.. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(7) –7–. NEDVIN HOME TEAM of SIGNATURE PREMIER PROPERTIES. Rowena Nedvin David Nedvin, LAREBS. Cathy Jusino,. Rowena’s Cell: 631.767.5221 David’s Cell: 631.767.5220. LRESP. Thomas Aurrichio, LRESP. SELLING REAL ESTATE SAFELY AND SUCCESSFULLY. g{tÇ~ lÉâ. to all of our clients for a very successful 2020! SOLD 2020: 4 Saddle Lane, Nissequogue 7 Ashleigh, St. James 27 Averly Ave., Smithtown 285 Nissequogue River Rd, St. James 29 Sunny Rd., St. James 5 Greenwood Lane, St. James 12 Salt Hay Way, Smithtown 39 New York Ave., Smithtown 118 Henry St., Huntington Station 11 Gate Rd., Head of Harbor 12 Peter Ct., St. James 103 N. Fairfield Dr., St. James 4 Saddle Lane, Nissequogue 34 Cabin Lane, E. Setauket 27 Sunset Ave., Hicksville 41‐1A Richmond Blvd., Ronkonkoma 7 Kohlsaat Ct., Smithtown 26 Cordwood Path, Head of Harbor 12 Chiswell, Melville 59 Setene Place, Hauppauge 33 Winslow Lane, Smithtown. 25 East 20th St., Huntington 93 Luyster St., S. Huntington 151 West Wagon, Centereach 23 Orienta Ave., Lake Grove 111 Old Oak Lane, Levittown 18 Chelsea Dr., Smithtown 90‐53 Sulphin Blvd., Queens (Commercial). 38‐08 Union St., Queens (Commercial) 7 Meadowrue Lane, Coram 11 Croyden St., Massapequa 2481 Putnam Dr., East Meadow 3015 Chestnut Ave., Medford 574 Riverside Ave., Massapequa 195‐25 67th Ave., Forest Hills 2705 Karen St., Bellmore 267 N. Village Ave., Rockville Center 700 Cornwell Ave., Malvern 1010 North Blvd., Queens 147 New York Ave., Smithtown 89 Root Ave., Islip 156 Veaver Dr., Kings Park 413 Fir Grove, Ronkonkoma 18 Kimberly Ct., Calverton 4 Lantern Ct. Stony Brook 56 Palane East, Calverton 45 High Pasture, Dix Hills 91 Nimbus Rd., Holbook 258 Arnold Ave., W. Babylon 15 Ewald Place, Stony Point. 7 W. Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787 631.360.2800 signaturepremiere.com rnedvin@gmail.com • davidnedvin@gmail.com OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(8) –8–. A R O U N D. T O W N. It’s Actually Happening – Join the Fun! by Patricia Clark Our heartfelt thanks to so many of you who have supported our fundraising campaign for “Celebrate Park,” to everyone who purchased a brick, and to all the caring and philanthropic individuals and organizations who have pledged a major donation. Because of all of you, we are able to fulfill our promise of breaking ground for “Celebrate Park” this spring – which by the way, is right around the corner. This has been a wonderful collaboration by all in our community to build something we will all enjoy as a St. James family well into the future. Our Bricks & Blocks Campaign is ongoing and will continue to allow civic minded contributors to commemorate and honor their loved ones, leave a special message or a whimsical thought long after the park is built. But now is the time to keep those donations coming – Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Graduations – any special occasion – is a great time to carve your message while making a. difference in the St. James community. We hope you will join us in our Virtual Art Auction on St. Patrick’s Day. A portion of the proceeds will go to the park building fund, as well. We are happy to partner with and support many of our local restaurants – Husk & Vine, Pietro, Basil, Patio Pizza and Villa Sorrento – and we thank you for patronizing them. We hope you will enjoy a delicious dinner delivered to your home as part of your enjoyable evening. We encourage you to join our organization and participate in our 2021 Membership Drive! For $20 anyone – an individual, family, senior or a local business can be a part of our Celebrate Family for a year. With a paid membership, we are also offering a discounted “Hometown Heroes” calendar for $5 (a $10 value), which can be picked up at Natalie Weinstein Design Associates (459 Lake Avenue, St. James) or we will send one to you. You will also be kept informed about our progress on. Weekly Maintenance. the park, future events for all to enjoy, and be a part of planning future activities. In the virtual world, we have started a virtual book club with a lively discussion and great conversation on the 4th Tuesday evening of each month. In the “real” world, we are looking ahead to summer (will it ever arrive?) and we will soon be setting our roster of summer concerts and the location. For more information about becoming a member, joining the virtual book club, ordering a brick, making a donation for the park, or any other questions, please call or text 631-984-0201 or send an email to: celebratestjames@gmail.com. Check the website – www.celebratestjames.org , and follow us on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/celebratestjames/. Happy Spring – Stay Well – Stay Safe!. Join Scout Troop 301. Landscape • Design • Build My object is to always consider the sprit of the land & place. To ensure, through collaboration with my clients, that I successfully create a unique garden reflective of their personality and taste, and to never allow formula to dictate creativity.. St. James Scout Troop 301 would like to invite young individuals 11-17 years to join their Scout Troop. Troop meetings are held. 631-445-5322 • FREE ESTIMATES •. SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTS. Licensed & Insured • Ask about our Lifetime Guarantee on Plants OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. Thursday nights at 7 p.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church in St. James. Thank you St. James and the surrounding communities for all your support ..

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(10) – 10 –. SELLING LUXURY REAL ESTATE AT ITS FINEST. OLD FIELD | $5,999,000. NISSEQUOGUE | $2,749,000. NISSEQUOGUE | $1,649,000. OLD FIELD | $2,699,000. NORTHPORT | $1,649,000. NISSEQUOGUE | $1,449,000. NISSEQUOGUE. NISSEQUOGUE. ST. JAMES. 584 E. Long Beach Road, Nissequogue. 19 Beach Plum Lane, Nissequogue. 6 Tidemill Road, Saint James. Stunning Mediterranean Villa 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths, 12,000 sf, waterfront, access to private beach, IG pool.. Classic Georgian Colonial 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 1 half bath, lower level with theater, IG pool, ac‐ ross from Conscience Bay.. UNDER CONTRACT. Elegant Classic Residence 5 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 1 half bath, 8,000 sf, multi level 8 car garage, 3 home offices, IG pool.. Chic & Modern Style 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, stunning kitchen with 3 islands, IG pool with poolhouse.. UNDER CONTRACT. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. Modern Architectural Design 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 1 half bath, cul‐de‐sac, water views, stunning great room with fireplace.. Stately Residence With Water Views 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, gourmet kitchen, Separate 6 car garage, IG pool, water views.. UNDER CONTRACT.

(11) – 11 –. W E L C O M E. H O M E. Achieving Exceptional Results With Over $25 Million Dollars In Closed Sales In 2020. Let Maria Orlandi Welcome You HOME!. AT D O U G L A S E L L I M A N R E A L E S TAT E. MARIA ORLANDI Lic. Assoc. R. E. Broker O: 631.543.9400 | M: 631.697.0474 maria.orlandi@elliman.com. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(12) – 12 –. A R O U N D. T O W N. Smithtown Rotary Donates 2,000 Face Masks to the St. James Chamber St. James Chamber of Commerce board member Joseph Bollhofer, Esq., is happy to accept the donation of 2,000 face masks from the Smithtown Rotary Club. Mr. Bollhofer, a board member of the St. James Chamber of Commerce and the Smithtown Rotary Club, has distributed 1,000 masks to the houses of worship here in St. James. The additional 1,000 masks will be distributed to business members as needed for their customers.. Imagine.... A vacation-land right in your own backyard!. Wouldn’t it be nice to have a place to go where your whole family could relax and ease the tensions of life...? Without expensive vacation reservations and travel expenses? Since it is your family and your property we are talking about, you will want a quality installation by an experienced, reputable pool builder. Sundance will provide you with a durable, safe, easy to maintain swimming pool built just the way you like it.. sundanceswimmingpools.com. 631-862-1900 email: sunpool@optonline.net Suffolk License #10921HI • Nassau License #H280344 OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(13) – 13 –. PREPARE FOR A FINANCIALLY SECURE FUTURE. Investment Management • Mutual Funds Insurance • Retirement & Financial Planning. BRANCH FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. A REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISOR Integrity • Insight • Independence 21 BENNETTS ROAD, SUITE 201 / 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 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.. SERVING THE COMMUNITY SINCE 1974 OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(14) – 14 –. A R O U N D. T O W N. A Letter to the Community Dear Friends and Neighbors, The impact of Covid-19 is being felt by us all, and we find our American Legion Post in need of financial help. The Sherwood Brothers American Legion Post 1152 located at 95 Lake Avenue here in St. James has been part of the local community for 67 years. Our compliance to recommendations, rules and regulations imposed to contain the Covid-19 spread have limited our membership’s participation in our fraternal organization and hampered our ability to serve the general public and one another. A major source of revenue for our organization has always been the rental of our facility to the public – many of you have probably attended birthdays, baptisms, graduation parties and even weddings at our post. We depend on this revenue, as our. dues are not sufficient to support our facility. Covid-19 has greatly impacted this major source of support. We are reaching out to you at this time asking for financial assistance so our veterans may continue to serve the community. Please consider a gift to those veterans who have served our country in the past. Help us continue to be a visible reminder of past and present military service. We support the youth of our community by allowing Girl Scout and Boy Scout Troops to meet at our post. We have sent many young men to American Legion Boys State summer camp and have given our local high school bands scholarships. If you are a veteran of U.S. Military service please consider membership in the American Legion and join our post. We gather. every Friday morning for coffee and conversation and you are always welcome to stop by. If you are the spouse or child of a veteran, consider joining our Ladies Auxiliary or Sons of the American Legion groups. Your donation will help us to meet the ongoing costs that cannot be met by our dues alone. Thank you to all who have donated and for their generosity. A special thanks to Fresh Catch Seafood for assisting us with a weekly donation. Thank you and God bless America, The Members of Sherwood Brothers American Legion Post 1152 PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO: Sherwood Brothers American Legion Post 1152 PO Box 121 St. James, NY 11780. Architecture P.C. Architecture. Planning. Design. St. James, NY 11780 jmn-architecture.com (516) 672-2089 j.neitzel@jmn-architecture.com. Joseph M. Neitzel, RA Principal OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(15) – 15 –. DeBarbieri Associates, Inc. Your Real Estate Professionals Since 1960. 631-862-7447. 406 NO. COUNTRY RD. ST. JAMES, NY 11780. VIEW US AT: WWW.DEBARB.COM ST. JAMES “NEW TO MARKET”. North of 25A, cul-de-sac location. Gorgeous Center Hall Post Modern w/ soaring ceilings, sparkling hardwood floors, crown moldings, gourmet granite EIK, huge master suite w/full bath, 4 add’l bedrooms & 3 full baths. Country club yard w/heated IGP, patios, rockwalls. Full finished basement. 2 car side entry garage. A must see! $1,399,000.. STRONGS NECK “NEW TO MARKET”. ST. JAMES PROPER “NEW LISTING”. Open & airy sunshine filled Ranch w/ deeded beach & mooring rights. Three BR, 2.5 bath home features 5 skylights, Andersen thermo windows, wood burning fireplace, sparkling oak floors, vaulted ceilings. Full finished bsmnt w/ose, 2 car det. garage w/attached carport, .60 acre level property. Low taxes. $685,000.. Large rooms thru-out, mint Farm Ranch. 1st floor master suite with vaulted ceils & whirlpool tub. Large EIK. Formal LR & DR, FR w/fieldstone frplc, 3 add’l BRs, 2 full & 2 half baths, 2nd floor loft/den, full finished bsmnt w/ose. CAC, CVAC, 2 car side entry gar. Parklike ½ acre. Heated kidney shaped IGP. $789,000.. NISSEQUOGUE WATERFRONT “CUL-DE-SAC”. Builders own! Soundfront Victorian w/117’ sandy beachfront and spectacular sunsets on LI Sound. Dramatic 2 story EF, front & rear staircases, 9’ ceilings on 1st floor, EIK/granite tops, hardwood floors, 3 frplcs, 4 BRs, 3 full baths. Heated freeform IGP, deck, extensive covered porches, circular paver driveway, 3 car side entry garage. Much more! $1,495,000.. HEAD OF THE HARBOR “BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME” 3.45 acres land. Beautiful building lot. Very secluded estate setting. Near Avalon Preserve, close to Stony Brook Village and duck pond. Includes plans for a 4,600 sq. ft. home with 3 car garage. 3 Village SD. $335,000.. LAKE GROVE “COMMERCIAL LISTING”. Prime corner location on Middle Country Rd. 158’ road frontage. .58 acre level property, all landscaped. 2,220 sq. ft. one story retail building renovated in 2016 with finished showroom and workshop and garage door. CAC, gas HA heat. $735,000. Also for rent: $4,500. triple net lease. SMITHTOWN “IDEAL FOR INVESTOR/USER”. Zoned Office Business (OB). 9,000 sq. ft. of office buildings. Three (3,000) sq. ft. buildings, 54 parking spaces. Prime Rte. 111 exposure. Ideal for investor/ user. Gas heat. 222 ft. road frontage. $1,600,000. Several units for rent from $2,300 mo. + utils.. CALL FOR A FREE MARKET ANALYSIS OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(16) – 16 –. A R O U N D. T O W N. WELCOME TO... WELLNESS DONE NATURALLY... Welcome to Wellness Done Naturally of St. James. Alexandra Blydenburgh and Angelique Marzigliano are excited to provide nutrition counseling to the people of St. James at their newly renovated facility at 417 Lake Avenue. Angelique Marzigliano, BS, MSACN, a lifelong St. James resident; who will be heading up this new facility, is a graduate of St. Joseph’s College and New York Chiropractic College. She holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Clinical Nutrition. With Nutrition being an integral part of health; it might be time to “Get Your Health On,” by giving her a call at 631-769-5363 to schedule an initial consultation.. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(17) – 17 –. NORTH COUNTRY DENTAL CARE HAS MADE MANY CHANGES TO PROTECT OUR PATIENTS AND STAFF DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC z All of our staff has been fully vaccinated.. OUR DENTISTS. z Solace Air UV Germicidal HVAC system installed with HEPA filter. z HEPA Air Purifiers in every room. z Extra Oral Suction Machines added in every room. z Electrostatic sprayer for disinfectant. z PPE l Treatment with N95 Mask and Surgical Mask l Shields l Gowns. Dr. Thomas Vigliante. z Hand sanitizing station at entrance. z All patients are asked to wear a mask upon entering or one will be provided. Each patient will have their temperature taken with a no contact thermometer.. Dr. Gregory Skrapits. Here at North Country Dental Care, we are taking every precaution possible to ensure your safety and the safety of our staff. CALL US TODAY AT (631). 584-5605. 436 NORTH COUNTRY ROAD, ST. JAMES, NY 11780. www.SaintJamesDental.com OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(18) – 18 –. I N. T H E. N E W S. Suffolk County Leg. Rob Trotta Holds Pet Food Drive To Benefit Long Island Cares - The Harry Chapin Food Bank / Baxter’s Pet Pantry Suffolk County Legislator Rob Trotta is participating in Long Island Cares’ 10th annual Legislative Food Drive Challenge to collect pet food for the clients of Long Island Cares. Since 2009, Long Island Cares has provided free pet food and supplies to individuals and families in need, in an effort to enable them to keep their pets at home instead of placing them in shelters. Leg. Trotta pointed out that, according to Long Island Cares, dog and cat food are the most requested items by their member agencies. “Pets keep many people going, giving them comfort and a reason to survive in difficult times, especially now with COVID-19. I am asking the kind and generous residents and pet lovers in my district to help out. Last year we collected over 1,000 pounds of pet food,” said Legislator Trotta. The pet pantry is in need of canned and dry cat/dog food, cat/dog treats, birdseed, and food for fish, rabbits, and ferrets,. Legislator Rob Trotta is pictured with his dog Buddy. as well as kitty litter and small new toys. The drive is from now until April 30, 2021. Donations may be dropped off, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. -. INSIDE-OUT KITCHENS, BATHS & MORE, LLC DESIGNED & INSTALLED. 4 p.m., at Legislator Trotta’s office, 59 Landing Avenue, Suite 1, Smithtown. For more information, call his office at 631- 854-3900.. NKBA Certified Designer. Enjoy a Dinner for 2 on us, while we are creating your new kitchen.. ~ SINCE 2013 ~. The Trattoria is currently open Tuesday‐Saturday. Please view our Takeout Menus at www.thetrattoriarestaurant.com and call us to place an order. 631‐584‐3518. We appreciate your continued support during these tough times.. 532 North Country Rd. St. James, NY 11780. 367A Lake Ave., St. James, NY 11780. 631.584.5312 • 631.942.9636 mobile insideout2@ymail.com. Licensed & Insured • Suffolk #54246-H OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. We accept cash or check only. Follow us on Instagram.

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(20) – 20 –. T H E. W I N E. D O W N. What Does ‘Organic’ Mean? by Rick Masters A food is labeled as “organic” as proof that a specific set of protocols were observed during its production as per regulations in the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990. This is a legal certification by the National Organic Program, which is site-specific and meant to convey a more natural, ecologically-friendly approach to the agricultural process; this means there are no synthetic pesticides allowed, and that artificial additives must be kept to a minimum. Livestock is to be raised in an environment where it can feed as naturally as possible, and without growth hormones or routine antibiotics. Organic farming methods are generally considered to be more healthy for animals, human beings, and the planet. In Europe, there was no “organic wine” – only “organic grapes” – as vintners already honored centuries-old traditions that focus on regional characteristics, organic agriculture and. a less-processed, “hands off” style of winemaking. However, since 2012, the European Union has regulated what can be labeled as “organic;” there are specific production techniques, and the amount of sulfites – some naturally occurring during the fermentation process, some possibly added as a preservative – must fall below a certain threshold. It’s known that sulfites can trigger allergic reactions ranging from headaches to breathing difficulties in sulfite-sensitive wine drinkers. Pro-Tip: White wine has more sulfites than red, as do cheaper, large-production wines. Classically produced European wines should be lower n sulfites. In the United States, a movement toward organic wine production has continued on page 74. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. Frey Vineyards Organic Cabernet Sauvignon.

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(22) – 22 –. H I S T O R I C A L L Y. S P E A K I N G. LIVES, LOVES, AND LAMENTS OF THE PEOPLE OF ST. JAMES. The Smithtown and Port Jefferson Rail Road Brings Changes to St. James by Bradley Harris, Smithtown Historian I have been writing about the early history of St. James. This article takes a look at the impact that the building of the Port Jefferson Railroad had upon the community. 1929, pp.37-41, pp. 121-123. The opening of the SmithtownPort Jefferson Rail Road in 1873 brought a number of changes to St. James. One impact that the railroad had upon St. James was that it shattered the peace and quiet of the little country village as locomotives chugged and puffed their way through the countryside. Sometimes animals were caught on the tracks with. A train chugs into the St. James Railroad station in 1911. The Nissequogue Hotel, built in 1905, is pictured on the right. The hotel catered to tourists from New York City who would come out to St. James to enjoy a vacation in the country. tragic results. Norman O’Berry liked to tell the story of Bridget. Regan, a feisty lady who “lived continued on facing page. FRESH CATCH SEAFOOD 95 Lake Avenue, St. James, NY. CALL. 631-335-6439. CALL. Look for the Fresh Catch Seafood Stand SHERWOOD BROTHERS AMERICAN LEGION HALL 95 Lake Avenue, St. James Wed.-Fri. 12-5 pm • Sat. & Sun. 10:30 am-5 pm Hours Subject to Change. FRESH FISH Canadian Salmon Fillet Chilean Sea Bass Fillet Fillet of Sole SHELLFISH Little Necks Oysters by the Doz. Colossal Shrimp Mussels Live Lobster Lobster Tails Baked Clams. For Lent Pick Up Your Fresh Fish at Fresh Catch! Fresh Catch is making Financial Donations to the American Legion during these COVID-19 times Contact Us On. For Updates. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. Ed Springer & Ryan Medwick.

(23) – 23 –. H I S T O R I C A L L Y. Two houses on the St. James road caught fire on the roof and were only saved by hard work…. By prompt action in ploughing and throwing up earth the fire was subdued by 1 p.m. While the tired firemen were eating their dinner, a cry of fire was. again raised, this in the direction of St. James. Horses were hurriedly hitched up, wagons loaded with plows, spades, and men, all dashing off toward this new fire…. This fire was not subdued until midnight. The two continued on following page. Your home is a big investment. Protect it. If you need home coverage, I can help. I live and work right here in our community. I know what the homes are like in the area. So I can offer advice you can trust to help you get the protection that fits your needs. If you’re ready to talk home insurance or need some advice about protecting all that’s important to you, call me today.. CHRISTIAN GREGORY 631-265-5800 872 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD SAINT JAMES cgregory@allstate.com. I’m always here with local advice you can trust. Allstate home products not available in FL, and may also not be available in certain areas of other states. Policies may be written by a non-af昀liated third-party company. Insurance subject to terms, conditions and availability. Allstate Fire and Casualty Insurance Company & af昀liates: 2775 Sanders Rd Northbrook, IL. ©2016 Allstate Insurance Co.. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. 13869949. continued in a house on the south side of the tracks in Flowerfield, a short way east of Mills Pond Road. A train killed her cow and she tried to collect damages from the railroad and had no success so she tried the fat from the cow and each day would paint the tracks with the grease so that the east bound train could not make the incline in front of her house. It was not long after this that the railroad paid her for her cow.” (Norman O’Berry’s Notebook, on file in the Long Island Room of the Smithtown Library.) The railroad brought other disruptions to the little country village of St. James. One impact that had not been considered were the huge fires caused by sparks flying out of the locomotive smokestacks. Great fires swept through Smithtown woodlands during the 1880’s and destroyed the last vestiges of Smithtown’s virgin forests. These fires were directly attributable to sparks from the smoke stacks of the steam locomotives of the Smithtown and Port Jefferson Rail Road. In the town records is the following account of a tremendous fire that took place in the Smithtown-St. James area: “In 1882, a special train left Smithtown depot headed east. It had proceeded but a short distance when sparks were seen to fly out of the stack of the engine, and falling on dry leaves in the woods beside the tracks, great waves of flame soon rose high in the air. The fire spread behind the residence of J. Lawrence Smith… and onto the premises of George Strong and George Hallock. Smithtown inhabitants turned out en masse and fought the fire with every available means…. This part of the fire was even described by a by-stander as terrible. The wind was blowing briskly from the northeast and the fierce fury of the fire made the wind still stronger….. S P E A K I N G.

(24) – 24 –. H I S T O R I C A L L Y. S P E A K I N G. The Smithtown and Port Jefferson Rail Road continued from page 23 fires burned over a tract about three square miles or about 5,000 acres, destroying much valuable timber and cordwood. So impetuous was the fire that in many instances it would leap 200 feet or more and leave spots unburned. The sight at night was one of awe-inspiring beauty, the tall trees being one mass of glowing coals and the great area of burning underbrush fairly reddened the sky.” (Harry D. Sleight, Town Records of the Town of Smithtown, New York, 1929, p. 421-422. In spite of the serious disruptions and damages caused by the railroad, there were many good impacts that the railroad had upon St. James. For one thing, the railroad made it much more convenient and faster for farmers to get their goods and produce to New York City markets. And it made it possible for businessmen to make a daily commute from New York City to St. James “Of the new means of transportation, it was said that ‘frequent trains supplied an inducement for the. Stanford White’s Box Hill with its many gables and “pebble-dash” finish. The original farmhouse stands to the right in the photograph. businessmen to live here and yet journey daily to their city office.’” (“A Look At Our Community,” journal published by the St. James Methodist Church, August 19, 1960.) Although the railroad promoted the idea of living in St. James and commuting to work in the city, not many businessmen were willing to spend over three hours travelling to the city at a cost of $1.50 for a one-way fare. The railroad was more successful in. – NOW OFFERING –. Large Selection of Wigs and more for your personal and medical hair loss needs Customized fitting in our private salon area. Keratin Special. $125.00 $150.00. Without Haircut With Haircut. Hi-Lites Special With Haircut. $120.00. Toner Extra • New Clients Only. Blow Out Package Get 5 Blow Outs for Just. $100.00. New Clients Only. Salon 230. FORMERLY PAT’S PLACE 230 Lake ave., St. JameS, NY 11780 631.862.7023 opeN 7 daYS a week: moN. 10-6 • tUeS.-FRI. 9:30-7 • Sat. 9-6 • SUN. 9:30-5 OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. promoting tourism. “At the turn” of the 20th century, “the population of St. James had risen to about 400 permanent residents. Growing in popularity as a summer resort, many tourists came to visit” and found places to stay in hotels and boarding houses that sprang up. One of the places where tourists stayed was Tony Farrell’s Shore Inn. Built in 1901 on a bluff overlooking St. James Harbor, just north of Thompson’s Landing, the Shore Inn catered to actors and show business people who travelled out to St. James to escape the oppressive heat of summer in the city. The show business folk came to breathe the fresh country air and relax in the sunlight, while enjoying such pursuits as fishing, boating, swimming, clamming, dancing, baseball games, and the company of their fellow actors. The village became a popular retreat for actors and many purchased homes in the area. By the summer of 1903, some 100 actors were making an annual pilgrimage to St. James, making the trek back and forth from the City on the railroad. The St. James Hotel was one of the first buildings to be built south of North Country Road. Erected on the little triangular continued on page 26.

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(26) – 26 –. H I S T O R I C A L L Y. S P E A K I N G. The Smithtown and Port Jefferson Rail Road continued from page 24 piece of land found south of the firehouse, this hotel and its bar became a favorite haunt of the actors colony. Many people will remember this building as the Gold Coast Two which was lost in a fire in the 1970’s. In 1905, the Nissequogue Hotel opened on the southeast corner of Lake Avenue and Railroad Avenue. This became the hotel where New York City folks liked to stay when they came out to St. James for a vacation. The hotel had the latest conveniences, gas lighting and indoor plumbing. In the fall and winter, hunters stayed in the hotel and spent their time hunting in the wooded areas to the southeast of the village where they shot quail, rabbit and deer or they ventured into duck blinds and punts on St. James Harbor from which they shot ducks and geese. (“A Look At Our Community,” journal published by the St. James Methodist Church, August 19, 1960.) Another impact that the coming of the railroad had upon St. James was that it accelerated the. SOLD: 602 Cabot Court, St. James 3/4/2021. Sherrewogue: The house on Harbor Road in Head-of-the-Harbor showing the wing with the double porch that Stanford White added to the farmhouse that Devereux and Ella Smith Emmet owned. growth of the community. As its popularity as a summer resort grew, the demand for summer rentals and cottages led to an increase in property values. This brought real estate speculators to the beautiful rolling countryside and led many landowners to sell off sections of their land for residential development. This was particularly true of the land. ON THE MARKET. IN CONTRACT: 312 Elton Court, St. James 2/22/2021 PENDING: 107 Gotham Way, St. James. “Let’s Talk Real Estate”. DANIELLE CURTI 631-706-3277. 11 Galehurst Lane, St. James Expanded Hi-Ranch, In-ground Pool, Covered Outdoor Entertaining Area. MLS# 3288622. daniellecurti.realtyconnectusa.com/home_value OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. south of the railroad tracks, an area derisively known as ‘Boomertown’ by the old-time residents of St. James. This development called St. James Park was actively promoted by the House and Home Company in conjunction with the Long Island Rail Road. Houses were sold at $300, $400, and $500 on lots that were laid out in a grid pattern created by the intersection of streets and avenues that were systemically drawn, with streets running east to west and avenues running north and south (just like New York City). The first house erected in Boomertown was built by Mr. Erland in 1898 near the railroad tracks in the area of today’s Gaynor Park. Others followed rapidly. It is said that lots were marketed to immigrants as they came off the boats at Ellis Island. This might account for the presence of so many Germans, Norwegians and Swedes in St. James. At the end the 19th century, St. James was slowly transformed into an estate area. North of the village, on land that surrounded St. James Harbor and St. James Neck, old farm houses were purchased by wealthy individuals continued on page 28.

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(28) – 28 –. H I S T O R I C A L L Y. S P E A K I N G. The Smithtown and Port Jefferson Rail Road continued from page 26 and converted into magnificent homesteads. This part of St. James became an area of large estates with the surrounding acreage remaining under cultivation. One of the first individuals to purchase an old farm house and convert it into a country estate was the famous architect Stanford White. Shortly after he married Bessie Smith, the youngest of the five daughters of John Lawrence Smith, Stanford White purchased the Carman Farm on Moriches Road. The farm was remodeled on three separate occasions – in the 1880’s, 1890’s, and at the turn of the century – as Stanford White modified the house to suit his taste. The house, known as Box Hill, stands today, a unique example of a farmhouse that was converted into a summer residence and a country estate. One of Bessie Smith’s sisters, Ella, also came to live in St. James in a remodeled farmhouse. Ella married Devereux Emmet, a professional golfer who. The Wetherill House that Stanford White designed for his sister-in-law Kate (Smith) Wetherill. The house sits high on a hill overlooking Stony Brook Harbor and is unique in that it was built in the shape of a Maltese cross and the rooms in the central part of the house are pie shaped. went into business as a golf course architect and became. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. prominent in the field. The Emmets acquired a house on Harbor Road, on the east side of Stony Brook Harbor in today’s village of Head-of-the-Harbor. The house known as ‘Sherrewogue’ was built by Adam Smith, the son of the Patentee and has an east wing which is thought to predate 1688. Stanford White modified the original house for his sister-in-law by adding a west wing and a porch that practically doubled the size of the house and converted the house into an elegant country estate. (Sherrewogue is still standing and can be seen from Harbor Road.) Bessie’s other sisters established homes in St. James. Each of them had inherited wealth and married wealthy and influential men. Each one inherited or purchased large tracts of land and built new mansions. continued on page 30.

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(30) – 30 –. H I S T O R I C A L L Y. S P E A K I N G. The Smithtown and Port Jefferson Rail Road continued from page 28 Cornelia Stewart Smith married Prescott Hall Butler and they purchased a tract of land to the north of Box Hill and built an impressive wood and brick mansion overlooking Stony Brook Harbor. Louise Nicoll Smith married Frank Sayre Osborne, and they established a residence opposite the present-day Nissequogue Country Club. Kate Annette Smith married Reverend Joseph Bloomfield Wetherill in 1879 and moved away from Smithtown. But when her husband died in 1886, she returned to be with her sisters in St. James. She acquired a large tract of land that adjoined Stanford White’s estate on the east side. In 1892, White began the construction of a house that he designed for his sister-in-law. High on a hill overlooking Stony Brook Harbor, he. oversaw the construction of a magnificent, octagonal house of fieldstone and glass. Built in the shape of a Maltese cross, the house is a classic example of Stanford White’s work and is representative of the ‘Gold Coast’ estates that were built in this time period around Stony Brook Harbor. The presence of these large estates offered employment opportunities to many residents in the St. James area and brought in new people. The workmen who moved into St. James in the last quarter of the 19th century found living quarters on the estates were they were employed or had new homes constructed along North Country Road, west of the St. James Episcopal Church. Many of these homes can still be seen along North Country Road in this area.. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. All of these factors worked together in promoting the growth of St. James. By 1925, there would be 1,833 people living in St. James, an influx of people made possible by the Long Island Railroad and one that would vastly change the demographics of the sleepy little farming village on Long Island’s North Shore.. Editor’s Note: Brad Harris is the Town of Smithtown’s official 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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(32) – 32 –. DEBBIE’S ST. JAMES CLOSED LISTINGS & SALES 401 Bentley Ct 222 Lake Ave 265 Jefferson Ave 2 Karin Dr 222 Elton Ct 705 Cabot Ct 42 Country Woods Dr 411 Elton Ct 288 Third Ave 408 Elton Ct 407 Gotham Ct 42 Twixt Hills 706 W. Cabot Ct 47 Plane Tree Ln 405 Gotham Ct 507 Cabot Ct 504 Bentley Ct 236 Lincoln Ave 1001 Gotham Ct 21 Sherwood Dr 1203 Cabot Ct 412 Elton Ct 535 Moriches Rd 319 2nd Ave 64 Harbor Rd. 503 Elton Ct 404 Elton Ct 57 Lake Ave 505 Cabot Ct 35 Glenrich 303 Flair Ct 5 Brasswood Rd 107 Jefferson Ave 220 Elton Ct 19 Wilderness 1305 Gotham Ct 11 Borrell Ct 40 Hobson 202 7th St 41 Twixt Hills 260 Northern Blvd 138 Cambon Ave 192 Lake Ave 604 Alden Ct 33 Great Oak 11 Glenrich 20 Copperbeach Rd 9 Elderwood Dr 15 Country Woods Dr 1 Steepbank Rd. 51 Three Sisters Rd 307 Gotham Ct 215 Elton Ct 308 N Elton Ct 303 Cabot Ct 34 Plane Tree Ln 908 Cabot Ln 208 Bentley Ct 104 Alden Ct 506 Flair Ct 912 Fenway Rd 306 Drew Ct 307 Gotham Ct. Brand New to Market New Construction. Lot 1,2, & 3 Hobson Ave $929,000-$1,075,000. If your property is currently listed with another broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the listings of other brokers.. Debbie Lettieri. LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON dlettieri@signaturepremier.com Cell: 631.827.3056 | stjameshomes.net. 7 West Main Street, Smithtown, NY 11787. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. If there is a move in your future...give Debbie a call! 631.360.2800 | signaturepremier.com.

(33) – 33 –. WE’RE COLLECTING IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD. SIGNATURE CARES FOOD PANTRY Dear Neighbors, I am so very proud to be a part of the “St. James” community and Signature Premier Properties where we have the community outreach programs. Please join me in helping those in need with “Signature Cares” We are collecting in St. James to help those in need. Please show your support and help feed the hungry by donating any nonperishable item. You can leave a bag out on your doorstep or call me for a bag to drop o昀 to you; I will be collecting from your doorstep on Saturday March 27th after 10 am. Please contact me to let me know if you will be donating. If you prefer, you can drop o昀 at my o ce in Smithtown at 7 W.Main St. Some of the suggested items we are collecting: baby food, toiletries, pasta, soup, rice, cereal, oatmeal, snacks, beans, tuna, peanut butter, jelly. Thank you in advance for your support. It may be your neighbor we help! Debbie. Debbie Lettieri LICENSED REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON. dlettieri@signaturepremier.com Cell: 631.827.3056 | stjameshomes.net If your property is currently listed with another broker, please disregard. It is not our intention to solicit the listings of other brokers.. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

(34) – 34 –. A R T S. &. E N T E R T A I N M E N T. Long Island Museum 2021 Calendar 1200 Route 25A Stony Brook, NY 11790 631-751-0066 mail@LongIslandMuseum.org www.longislandmuseum.org HOURS: Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-. 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 noon5 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) ADMISSION: $10/adults, $7/seniors 62+, $5/students 6-17 years and college students with I.D. Children under 6/Free. SPRING SERVICE FOR YOUR CAR!. Happy Easter!. PROFESSIONAL BRAKE SERVICE. 4 Spark Plug Replacement 4 Oil Change & Filter including 10W30 Motor Oil Only Other Types Additional 4 Cylinder 4 4 Tire Rotation STARTING AT 4 Complete Vehicle Inspection 4 Check Thermostat 4 Drain & Fill Radiator With Up to 1 Gallon Anti-Freeze Most American Cars 4 Dexcool Additional 4 Spec. Manuf. Anti-Freeze & Other Types of Antifreeze Add’l 4 Platinum Plugs Additional COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. • Premium Brake Shoes $25 and up • Premium Front Disc Pads $25 and up • Resurface 2 Brake Drums or Disc Rotors STARTING AT • Check Complete Brake System • Any Metallic Application $25 and up • Rear Disc Brakes Additional • Foreign Cars $30 Additional FRONT DISC OR • Trucks & Vans $45 Additional REAR DRUMS • Available at Participating Most American Cars Locations Only. Call First. COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD. LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD. PREMIUM OIL CHANGE, FILTER & LUBE. RADIATOR COOLANT SERVICE SPECIAL. $. 15995. Up to 5 Quarts of Premium 5W30 Motor Oil Only 4 10 Point Vehicle Inspection 4 Other Oil Types Additional 4 Some Oil Filters Additional 4 Oil Filter Disposal Extra. STARTING AT. $. 29. 95. Most American Cars. $. • Drain & Fill Radiator with up to 1 Gallon Anti-Freeze • Check Thermostat • Dexcool Additional. 7995. STARTING AT. $. • Check & Tighten Belts. 4995. Most American Cars. • Additional for Manufacturer’s Spec. Anti-Freeze. COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD. LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD. ALIGNMENT SPECIAL. REBUILT DRIVE AXLES. • Correct Alignment Maintains Even Tire Tread-Wear • Even Tire Tread-Wear Helps Extend Tire Life, Improves Handling and Decreases Rolling Resistance • Decreased Rolling Resistance Helps Most American Cars Increase Fuel Economy • Better Fuel Economy Helps You Save Money COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. COUPON CANNOT BE COMBINED WITH ANY OTHER OFFER. LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD. LIMITED TIME OFFER WITH THIS AD. $. 7995. PRICE STARTING AT. INSTALLED. $. 24995. Most American Cars. Lifetime Warranty Available. COUPONS MUST PRESENTED AT TIME OF SERVICE. WE HONOR MOST EXTENDED WARRANTIES. AUTHORIZED NEW & LEASED CAR SERVICE CENTER • VEHICLE MAINTENANCE PACKAGES. 805 MIDDLE COUNTRY RD., ST. JAMES. 631-366-2500. SOMETHING TO LOOK FORWARD TO! Check out the new and exciting exhibitions coming this year to the Long Island Museum. EDDIE MAC’S. CAR CARE PACKAGE. Please Note: All events are free with museum admission, unless otherwise noted. Call 631-7510066 x212 to register where indicated. For information about becoming a museum member call 631-751-0066 x246.. MONDAY-FRIDAY 7:30-5:30 • SATURDAY 7:30-3:30. WEDNESDAYS Ladies, Seniors & Veterans. 10% OFF. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Limited time offer with coupon.. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. The museum complex is comprised of nine acres with three modern exhibition buildings and five historic structures. THE ART MUSEUM houses a permanent collection of American art and two changing exhibition galleries. The 40,000-square-foot CARRIAGE MUSEUM is home to the finest collection of American horsedrawn transportation artifacts in the world, most on permanent exhibition. THE HISTORY MUSEUM offers changing exhibitions on a wide variety of subjects. Among the five historic structures on museum grounds are a one-room schoolhouse and a blacksmith shop, both used extensively in school programs. EXHIBITIONS Twin Peeks: Scenes Seen Twice, Paintings & Photographs Through August 1, 2021 ART MUSEUM, Main Gallery Chosen entirely from LIM’s art collection, Twin Peeks will present side-by-side views of nearly 60 paintings, from the 1830s to the present, placed beside photographs of the same or similar locations and buildings. Primarily drawn from Long Island or New York City artists and locations, this project has been an adventure in discovery and documentation for LIM’s Art Collection. Artists did not leave behind GPS coordinates, titles can leave vague and uneven clues, and the continued on page 36.

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(36) – 36 –. A R T S. &. E N T E R T A I N M E N T. Long Island Museum Calendar continued from page 34 Museum has only recently attempted to more carefully track the locations of places represented in their collection.. today can distinguish between authentic lamps and forgeries. The exhibition features some of the most celebrated of Tiffany’s works.. Artists Abroad Through August 1, 2021 ART MUSEUM, Costigan Gallery Travel delights, challenges and educates us as we experience new places and meet new people. But the current pandemic has curbed our travel opportunities nationally and globally. While stuck at home we can find pleasure in seeing depictions of past experiences as we fantasize about future ones. The collection of the LIM has a small but compelling collection of works by artists who traveled abroad between the 1860s and 1960s.. Fire & Form: New Directions in Glass August 20 - December 27, 2021 HISTORY MUSEUM Organized by the Long Island Museum, Fire and Form: New Directions in Glass will feature nearly 50 works from eight contemporary artists, all proving that glass is a sculptural creation of near-infinite artistic and narrative variety. The artists chosen in this exhibition all illustrate a variety of approaches, methods, and inspirational starting points. And they include some of the most influential and important creators in this medium. This continued on page 74. Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light August 20 - December 27, 2021 ART MUSEUM, Main Gallery LIM’s exhibition, Tiffany Glass: Painting with Color and Light, is organized by the Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass in Queens, NY. The first exhibition of its kind at LIM, it includes five windows, 20 lamps, and several displays showing how Tiffany glass was manufactured, how Louis C. Tiffany’s lamps were assembled, and how collectors. 516-662-1612 We are a St. James Business OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

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(38) – 38 –. A R T S. &. E N T E R T A I N M E N T. Gallery North Presents Laminar Rituals Gallery North is pleased to announce their forthcoming exhibition, Laminar Rituals, featuring the work of artists Sue Contessa and Anne Raymond. The exhibit will be on view from April 8 to May 16, 2021. Abstraction for both Sue Contessa and Anne Raymond, creates a sense of space. The unique abstractions in Laminar Rituals employ transparent or translucent layers that laminate and protect the artist’s delicate marks or brushstrokes, suggesting emergent qualities beneath a thin veil of paint. Contessa’s layers of alternating transparent and opaque marks are produced with acrylic paint, some with graphite as well. Her works invite an almost meditative or ritualistic engagement with her carefully placed marks. which themselves appear to emerge from an endless void or deep space.. solo exhibitions. Her work is part of the permanent collection of the Heckscher Museum of Art.. Building up each canvas with rich layers of translucent color, Raymond utilizes a similar, almost ritual coating of the surface that shrouds the canvas in oil paint. Each coat allows slow discoveries, sometimes long after our first encounter, of the evanescent qualities of the natural world – a passing storm, the swell of a sunrise, or the wavering branches above our heads.. Anne Raymond, based in East Hampton, NY., attended the School of Visual Arts, and has exhibited both nationally and internationally. Her work can be found in many major public and private collections including the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.. This two-person exhibition will feature medium and large scale oil and acrylic paintings as well as monoprints. Sue Contessa lives and works in St. James, NY. She attended Boston University, and has shown in numerous group and. The artists will be participating in Gallery North’s Virtual ArTalk series on Saturday, April 24, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. In conjunction with the exhibition, Anne Raymond will lead a Monotype Workshop at the Studio at Gallery North, 90 North Country Road, Setauket, on April 10, 2021 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. For more information call 631-751-2676 or visit exhibitions@gallerynorth.org.. Window fashions to match every design personality. Nobody offers more choices in window fashions than Hunter Douglas. contact us today and discover the vast selection of fabrics, textures, style and colors for your home. We provide the expert guidance you need when designing the home of your dreams.. 347 Lake Ave. St. James Monday-Friday 10am-5pm Saturday 10am-3pm 631-366-0212 www.MyCreativeWindows.com. OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

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(42) – 42 –. A R T S. &. E N T E R T A I N M E N T. Programs Offered at Your Library 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 Library will have limited hours and services. They are committed to the health and safety of our community 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. requirements for staff and patrons, computer and quiet rooms by appointment only, reduced seating, clear protective shields at all service desks, no in-person programs, limited access to the Children’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 additional information; and for more details on the new guidelines 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. @smithtownlibraryteens @smithtownlibrarykids Instagram: @smithlibref @smithtownlibraryteens @smithtownlibrarykids Pinterest: @smithtownkids Twitter: @SmithLibRef YouTube: @SmithtownLibrary Online: www.smithlib.org Email: smithlib@smithlib.org teens@smithlib.org childrens@smithlib.org BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS Tea-rrific Reads Book Discussion Group Tuesday, March 23, 2-3 p.m. The Light Over London by Julia Kelly. Registration required. This continued on page 44. All Aspects of Masonry Work • Indoor & Outdoor Fireplaces • Patios, Stoops & Walkways • Stone & Brick Veneer • Retaining Walls. Scotty’s Masonry 631-872-1076. Residential & Commercial • Licensed & Insured • Est. 1986 • St. James, NY OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021.

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(44) – 44 –. A R T S. &. E N T E R T A I N M E N T. Library Programs continued from page 42 program will be available on Zoom. Night Owl Cafe Book Discussion Group Thursday, March 25, 7-8 p.m. The Guernsey Literary and Potato. Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Registration required. This program will be available on Zoom. Long Island Reads Book Discussion Group Thursday, April 1, 7-8:30 p.m.. EXTERIOR CLEANING SPECIALISTS Roof Cleaning. No Pressure, Safe Foam Process Removal of black/green algae stains, moss and lichen.. Pressure Washing/Softwashing Siding, Decks, Patios, Fences. Deck Restorations Cleaning, Staining, Repairs. Gutter Maintenance Cleaning, Leaf Guards. 631-387-2156. SqueakyCleanLI.com PO Box 151, St. James • Licensed & Fully Insured OUR TOWN • MARCH 2021. The Long Island Reads 2021 pick is in – The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. Registration required. This program will be available on Zoom. Historical Non-fiction Book Discussion Group Thursday, April 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Enlightening the World: The Creation of the Statue of Liberty by Yasmin Sabina Khan. Registration required. This program will be available on Zoom. ADULT Take and Make-Tissue Holder Fee: $5 per person Take home a bag filled with the supplies needed to create a painted Mason jar tissue holder. Registration required. Online and in-person registration begins on March 23 and ends on March 30. Supply bags can be picked up from the building of your choice the week of April 5. When registering online, indicate pick up building. Cajun Jambalaya Soup with Chef Rob Scott Wednesday, March 24, 3:30 p.m. Learn how to prepare this hearty soup. No registration required. This program will be shared on the Facebook page (https://www. facebook.com/ thesmithtownlibrary). Maritime Smuggling on Long Island – From Pirates to Rumrunners Saturday, March 27, 10-11 a..m Listen to a PowerPoint lecture by historian, author and former Newsday reporter Bill Bleyer to learn why pirates like Captain Kidd were attracted to Long Island at the turn of the 18th century and why Long Island was so attractive to bootleggers during Prohibition. No registration required. This program will be continued on page 46.

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