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May 17, 2007 / Front Page

LI's Rosie the Riveters honored

by Carolyn James

Their names are Mary and Betty, Susan and Joan, Cora and Alice, but for one day last week they were all Rosie again. More...

BHS Girls Lacrosse teams wins over Miller Place

Babylon girls lacrosse team defeated Miller Place, 12-5 on May 2 with key plays by Jilliah Kelly, No. 24 and Heather Glenday, No. 16. The team is coached by Tim Harrison. Photo by Garret Meade More...

Babylon HS announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Babylon High School officials have announced this year's Valedictorian and Salutatorian for the Class of 2007. At the May Board of Education meeting, Board President Darrell J. Conway and Superintendent of Schools Dr. More...

Historical Society to host Ole Times Day Sunday, May 20

Ole Times Day, hosted by the Babylon Village Historical Society, will be held on Sunday, May 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Historical Society Museum on W. Main Street. Refreshments will be served. More...

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Schools/Sports

Fowl Ball! Weekly report on the DUCKS

Ducks Come Out of the Fog

by Jason Eisenberg

For the first week of the season, the Long Island Ducks seemed to be in a fog, having lost four of their first six games. More...

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Columnists

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

News Flash: "Spaniel saves tiny Terrier from drowning in Southards Pond." 'Tis a true Long Island tale with a Disney dash, but sorry to say, we won't be seeing footage on Animal Planet or News 12 because it happened 126 years ago. More...

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Library

This week at the library

Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 +Professional Manicures: Saturday, May 19 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For grades 6-12. +Arthritis Exercise Program: Mondays, May 21, June 4, 11 18 & 25. $12 pp fee. +Board of Trustees: Monday, May 21 at 7 p.m. More...

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Events & Bulletin

THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, May 18 +Parenting Young Children: 7:30- 9:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. For info. & to register call 376-4444. More...

Free concert at the Bay Shore Band Shell to be held June 10

The Islip Arts Council will present Khana Uru as part of the Free Latin Music Series at the Bay Shore Band Shell at Dr. King's Park, Main Street, Bay Shore, on Sunday, June 10, 4 p.m. in celebration of the 2007 Arts Festival By the Bay. More...

Free concert at Bayard Cutting Arboretum to be held June 10

The Islip Arts Council will present Miller's Crossing Bluegrass Band as part of the Free Summer Sunday Concerts on the lawn at the Bayard Cutting Argboretum, Montauk Highway, Great River, Sunday, June 10, 2 p.m.The concert area is handicapped acces More...

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Opinion

America needs a sound immigration policy

Once again, the American people have been given a wake-up call about the dangers of illegal immigration- and yet too many, including their representatives in Washington, continue to dream on. More...

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Public Commentary

Forced-sale provision of bill will hurt business and consumers

By Lawrence A. Hunter, Ph.D.

Drug re-importation has long been an issue in American politics. It's not surprising, therefore, that the Senate once again is considering whether U.S. More...

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People in the News

Deer Park student to attend National Leaders Conference

Deer Park High School sophomore John Paul Cotrone was recently accepted to be among the 350 outstanding students who will attend the National Young Leaders Conference (NYLC) to be held at the Sheraton Premiere in Washington D.C. More...

William Bennison: Babylon FD Captain and 68-year resident dies

by Tiffany Elliott

As an indication of how important William "Bill" Bennison was to the Babylon Fire Department, two members were flown to his Georgia funeral to pay their respects to the 60+ year member. He died on May 4, 2007 at the age of 100 . More...

Community mourns the loss of Walter G. OÔConnell, the “Father of Copiague”

by Tiffany Elliott

Everyone who knew Walter G. O'Connell spoke about his commitment and passion to the Copiague community. Some even call him the "Father of Copiague." Longtime educator and principal Walter G. O'Connell died after a long illness on April 22, 2007. More...