Babylon Beacon

Babylon Little League kicks off a new season

05/01/2008

It was a great Opening Day for the Babylon Little League on April 12. The downpours that came Friday night were gone, but the damage to the Locust Avenue Fields was extensive. Thanks go out to Skip Gardner and Scott Lockwood for getting the field in shape for the Opening Day Ceremonies along with the guys on the Board of Directors who were out there at 7:30 a.m.

People In The News

05/01/2008

Babylon kindergarten to six PTA recently held its annual evening of Lip Sync program on April 11. The children dressed up and performed their favorite songs while lip syncing. Shown above having fun with their number, Walk Like An Egyptian are second graders Julia Vella, Sophia Sherman, Victoria Brunjes, Chloe Bzdyk, Paige Bzdyk, Molly Cummings and Olivia Maldonado.

Homeless man charged with robbing West Islip drug store

05/01/2008

A homeless man was arrestedand charged with holding up a CVS drug store in West Islip today, Wednesday, April 23. Police gave this account: At approximately 3 a.m., Patrick Maranzino, 62, entered the store at 460 Montauk Highway and brandished what appeared to be a gun.

Suffolk Police investigate sinking of Marine Bureau boat

05/01/2008

The Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau pulled one of their own boats from the water after it sank this afternoon. The 38 foot Thomas aluminum police boat sank around 3:30 p.m. when it was tied to the dock at Ocean Bay Park, Fire Island. The boat sank to the bottom of the bay, with about three feet of the vessel still above water. There was no one was on board.

All aflutter over the arrival of spring

05/01/2008

One little sparrow worked very, very hard, fixing up his home with twigs and branches. The final result seems to have met the approval of his spring bride in photo at right in this series of photos taken by Cliff De Bear

Fuschillo secures funds for Lindenhurst School District

05/01/2008

State Senator Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr. (8th Senate District) announced recently that he secured $15,000 for the Lindenhurst School District to purchase new educational technology. The funding will enable the district to purchase interactive "SMART Board" equipment.

Babylon and West Islip voters pass library budgets

05/01/2008

Voters in the Babylon and West Islip library districts approved their budgets. Babylon Public Library voters approved the library's 2008-2009 budget by a vote of 172 to 98. This budget represents a two-percent increase in the tax rate for an increase of 18-cents per $100.00 of assessed valuation.

Opening Day for North Babylon Youth League

05/01/2008

The North Babylon Youth League (NBYL) kicked off it's 51st season with a grand parade and celebration on Sat., April 5. Almost 750 youngsters are participating in this year's Baseball, Softball and Challenger Division leagues, according to NBYL President John Carrick, making this the largest youth sports program in the Town of Babylon.

K of C Italian feast coming to Deer Park

05/01/2008

Knights of Columbus, Our Lady of the Rosary Council No. 4428, 759 Long Island Ave., Deer Park, will present its 34th annual Italian feast, Memorial Day weekend, Fri., May 23 through Mon., May 25. Entertainment will be offered all weekend long. Admission is free. Café Columbia will be open all weekend for dining.

New officers installed in Power Squadron

05/01/2008

The Great South Bay Power Squadron of the Unites States Power Squadrons has installed its new officers for 2008-2009. The Change of Watch meeting was held Fri., Feb. 29 at the Rusy-Bohm American Legion Post, Nassau Avenue, Islip.

L.I. Dahlia Society news

05/01/2008

The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold a sale of exhibition grade dahlia tubers, Thurs., May 15, 8 p.m. in the Carriage House at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum on Montauk Highway, East Islip. There will also be a dahlia basics class at 7 p.m. where free information on how to grow dahlias to perfection will be available. All are welcome and the admission is free.

West Gates Holly Rock kicks off PARP

05/01/2008

Lindenhurst's West Gates Avenue Elementary school kicked off this year Parents as Reading Partners (PARP) with Holly Rock, a live game show with music, lighting, scoring and countdown clocks.

100 ways to learn about math at D. P. JQA Elementary School

05/01/2008

Students attending John Quincy Adams Elementary School in Deer Park celebrated the 100th day of school with a themed day of events centering on the number 100. Playing the role of their future 100-year-old selves, students dressed in grandma's and grandpa's finest attire, sporting powder white wigs, tin-rimmed glasses, and accessorized with wooden canes.

Art and litterature at W. B. Forest Avenue

05/01/2008

Forest Avenue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District shines the spotlight on the school's best authors and artists each month. For the month of February the theme was hearts and Valentines. Principal Tona se- lected April Nelli and Erin Ehrichs as this month's authors and Sneha Daulatani and Erin Wade as the best of the artists.

W. I. Westbrook students learn about Chinese culture

05/01/2008

West Islip students in Westbrook Elementary School learned about and celebrated the Chinese New Year with a variety of cultural events and activities. Shown is former world languages teacher Janet Loehr, who paid a special visit to the school to discuss the Chinese culture and language.

HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE

BY JANE WARREN — 05/01/2008

LOTS OF BIRTHDAY PLANS FOR THE MAHLMANN FAMILY. Kara Mahlmann, daughter of Cathy and Jim Mahlmann of Walbridge Avenue celebrated her eighth birthday last week and hosted a party for her friends at the ice skating rink in Hauppauge while her brother Paul played his violin for a concert at the rink.

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson — 05/01/2008

The Metropolitan Dog Club paints such a colorful pooch palette- creating a pet trust, investigating animal cruelty, investing in dog fine art, toasting Uno the Westminster winning Beagle at Grand Central- the speakers' topics span the spectrum of dogdom.

West Babylon wins award for litteracy program

05/01/2008

West Babylon Senior High School's Financial Literacy Program was presented to the members of the Board of Education on Nov. 19. Several faculty members took the opportunity to elucidate on the program including Principal Dr.

LIBOR auction to support troops and their families

05/01/2008

The Long Island Board of Realtors' (LIBOR) Suffolk South Shore Chapter will hold its annual charity auction and cocktail party, Tues., May 13, 6 to 9 p.m. at Lily Flanagan's, 345 Deer Park Ave., Babylon. This year all proceeds from the auction will go to two of our local military reserve battalions who will be serving our country in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.

BVAC to host poetry reading Sunday, May 18

05/01/2008

The May Poetry in the Village reading sponsored by the Babylon Village Arts Council (BVAC) will be Sun., May 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Babylon Public Library, 24 S. Carll Ave., Babylon village. Jim Papa and Philip Postiglione will be the featured readers. As always, this presentation will be free and open to the public. Scheduled readings followed with an open mike.

Ascension in Deer Park wins Lutheran Congregation of the Year

05/01/2008

More than a thousand pairs of new socks distributed to the street people of New York City, 200 Christmas packets given to women living in shelters on Long Island, Sunday School serving 140 children, over 70 children involved in its youth program, four dynamic worship services weekly, a new ministry to the Latino members of the community and the youth making more than 4,

Gardiner Manor students go bowling with OLC Nursing Care residents

05/01/2008

On January 30, students from Bay Shore's Gardiner Manor Elementary School brought the fun of bowling into Our Lady of Consolation's Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center. The students and residents shared an afternoon of smiles and laughs as the children took turns helping each resident bowl.

Annual spring plant sale

05/01/2008

The annual spring plant sale will be held by the Horticultural Society of Bayard on Sat., May 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the lower level of the Carriage at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum, Montauk Highway, East Islip. Dahlia plants, tubers and many unique and hard to find specimen plants will be available for sale. For information or directions, visit www.Long- IslandDahlia.

WI Symphony Orchestra to perform

05/01/2008

The West Islip Symphony Orchestra will present Sing Into Spring, Sun., May 4, 7 p.m. at the Beach Street Middle School, West Islip. The orchestra will be performing Borodine's Polovetsian Dance, from Prince Igor, Symphony No.

Sweeney lauded for leadership by UCP

05/01/2008

A distinguished representation of community and business leaders, elected and appointed officials were among the 100 attendees at the 2008 United Cerebral Palsy of Suffolk Legislative Breakfast. This year's event was made possible through the generous support of co-sponsors, the Bethpage Federal Credit Union and People's Alliance Federal Credit Union.

Islip Library to host program on domestic violence

05/01/2008

On Mon., May 5, 7 p.m. the South Suffolk Chapter of the National Organization for Women will present The Plight of the Abused, Protective Mother at the Islip Public Library, 71 Monell Ave. Panelists include Tina Camacho, domestic relations chairperson, South Suffolk NOW; Lois Schwaeber, Esq.

Second half of Babylon Town taxes due May 31st

05/01/2008

Babylon Town Receiver of Taxes, Corinne DiSomma, stated that 2007/2008 second half taxes are due and payable in her office at 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst, on or before May 31. Since May 31 is on a Saturday this year, there will be no penalty if paid by Mon., June 2. The office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Town of Babylon hosting Earth Day celebration May 3rd

05/01/2008

Supervisor Steve Bellone invites residents to attend the Town of Babylon Earth Day Celebration this Saturday May 3, from 11-4 p.m. at Town Hall-200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst.

Westminster Fair set for Sat., May 10

05/01/2008

Westminster United Presbyterian Church, 109 Udall Rd., West Islip, will be holding its outdoor spring craft fair, Sat., May 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The rain date is Sat., May 17. This year the fair will feature an added attraction by the Medieval Senario Productions. For information, call 631-661-6047.

LI Yoga Association to hold workshop

05/01/2008

Long Island Yoga Association workshop will be held Sat. May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at United Methodist Church, 407 Main St., Farmingdale. For more information, call 631-261-1777 or visit the organization's website at www.longislandyogaassociation.org. The organization can also be reached by email at longislandyogaassociation@ yahoo.

Town of Babylon to host cancer awareness day

05/01/2008

Livestrong Day, the Town of Babylon's first annual evening of remembrance and awareness, will be held Tues., May 13, 6:30 p.m. at Babylon Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst. Come and help make cancer a priority.

Our Lady of Grace Bazaar starting on May 7th

05/01/2008

Our Lady of Grace Church, 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon will hold its bazaar Thurs., May 7 through Sun., May 11. On Sun, May 11 mothers ride free with a paid child. There will be food, entertainment, a silent auction and Bingo. For inforamtion call 631-587-5185.

Volunteer Acoustic guitarists needed

05/01/2008

Musicsocials@yahoo.lcom is looking for acoustic guitarists who are above beginners in blues, classical, country, folk, contemporary, jazz and swing. The not-for-profit cultural group is seeking volunteers to form private, bring-a-dish, open mic jams, small serious bands, socials inside, cert events and groups jams at outdoor free concerts.

Deer Park Business Women to meet Tues., May 13th

05/01/2008

The Deer Park Chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Organization of New York (BPW) is meeting on Tues., May 13 Orlando's Restaurant, 285 Commack Road, Commack and reached at 631- 242-2999. BPW helps women achieve economic self-sufficiency by advancing their careers, building their businesses and advocating for workplace equity. Networking will be held at 6:30 p.

Meet the Candidates Night -WI BOE

05/01/2008

The West Islip council of PTA is sponsoring a Meet the Candidates Night, Thurs, May 1, 8:15 p.m. at the Beach Street Middle School auditorium, 17 Beach Street. Anyone wishing to submit questions to be asked of the candidates for the Board of Education may do so that evening. Index cards will be handed out and questions should be submitted anonymously.

Deer Park Lions Club Golf Outing

05/01/2008

The Deer Park Lions Club will be hosting a benefit golf outing on Mon., May 5 at the West Sayville Golf Course. There will be a continental breakfast at 7a.m. and a shotgun start at 8 a.m.. The cost is $135 per person. The cost includes green fees, cart, Breakfast (at course), hot dog and beer at turn, cocktails, dinner, and door prizes. Soft spikes required.

Country Western dance May 10

05/01/2008

The Long Island Country Music Association will be holding a reunion country/ western dance, Sat., May 10, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 400 South Broadway. The doors open 7:30 p.m. The band Six Gun will perform and the DJ will be Mary Ann Taylor.

Carpenter installs new WICC officers

05/01/2008

Suffolk County Treasurer Angie Carpenter recently installed the new officers and members of the Board of the West Islip Chamber of Commerce. The annual installation breakfast was held recently at Villa Monaco in West Islip. Sworn in as President was Lisa Guariliga, shown at left.

Islip Art Museum to Hold Open Studio Days May 3rd and 4th

05/01/2008

The Islip Art Museum will host open studio days on Sat., May 3 and Sun., May 4, 2 to 4 p.m. so that the public can see the unusual work that has been created by three emerging artists during their four-month winter residences in the Carriage House.

Home Care Seminar to be held May 13th

05/01/2008

A seminar on home health care issues for seniors will be held Tues., May 13, 7:30 to 9 p.m. at St. Joseph's Parish, 39 North Carll Ave., Babylon in room 257. The guests speaker will be Kathy Moore, RN, BSN, MS, NP who has 25 years of experience in the community health field.

Dorothy Feis, West Babylon resident