August 9, 2001 RSS feed / Front Page

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Millions in federal money coming to Babylon to shore up local beaches

by Carolyn James
The Army Corps of Engineers is expected to begin a beach restoration project along the south shore as early as November, thanks to millions of dollars appropriated by the U.S. House of Representatives. More...

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Schools/Sports

First robotics competition

The Deer Park High School Robotics team had been busy gearing up for one of the biggest games of their lives - the Annual FIRST Robotics Competition. More...

North Babylon Community Youth Service

The North Babylon Community Youth Services and the Parent and Youth Activities Committee are presenting a summer middle school drama production of North Babylon to Broadway. The show will take place Thursday, August 16 and Friday, August 17, 8 p.m. More...

Parenting seminar reading presentation

The Babylon K-6 PTA sponsored an informative parenting seminar on reading. The reading teachers, Ms. LaRoe and Mrs. LaBarbera; the grade school principal, Mr. Friedman and the librarian, Mrs. Kiernan, presented the evening More...

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Obituaries

Mary Bergeman, 74, longtime resident of West Islip and Babylon Village by Carolyn James

Mary Bergeman, a longtime resident of Babylon Village, died July 21, 2001 from complications from a fall. She was 74 years old. More...

Margaret Cox of West Islip, 80

Margaret Cox, of West Islip, died July 22, 2001 at the age of 80. She is survived by her children Thomas J. and JoAnn Finn and grandchildren Doreen Rossi, Thomas M. Cox, Deborah La Mort, Frank Cox, Dawn Kruzberg, TJ Finn and Michael Finn. More...

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Tom Kane named to Babylon Village Zoning Board of Appeals; other appointments made

by Carolyn James More...

People in the News

In the picture, Lucille Reynolds, Bernie Smith and Sal LaScala, guests at the Babylon Beach House, proudly ride their new wheels with newfound independence. A good role model for younger riders, Smith sports the latest in protective helmets. More...

Events & Bulletin

• The Beacon BULLETIN BOARD • The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, August 10

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Evening delights on starry nights

Islip Town Supervisor Peter McGowan encourages residents and nonresidents to enjoy the Summer Concert Series, Evening Delights on Starry Nights, sponsored by the Town More...

The new Acappella

The new Acappella, close harmony men More...

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Opinion

Be a hero—donate blood today

Every year around this time, there is a dire need for blood. And, this year is no exception. More...

Guest Column The American Flag should be protected against desecration

A constitutional amendment, H.J. Res 36, easily passed in the United States House of Representatives recently., The amendment reads "The Congress shall have power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States." More...

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Poll

Should all elected officials and public employees pay a portion of their health care benefit costs?