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October 25, 2007  RSS feed
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Three teachers from Santapogue Elementary School in the West Babylon School District were awarded tenure in recognition of their outstanding service to the district. A celebration was held at the recent West Babylon Board of Education meeting on September 10. Shown in photo are teachers J.P. DiStefano, Christina DiLello and Alison Gimberlein with Principal Ellie Levy. More...
Officials work to keep Halloween under control in Village this year
by Carolyn James

Last year, when bands of roving young people went down residential streets in Babylon Village, intimidating residents and causing vandalism, Babylon Village Mayor Ralph Scordino made a promise to himself and the residents of the Village: Never again. More...

Babylon Football: Panthers come back again, edge Knights 17-13
by Tony Spota

For the second straight time, the Babylon Panthers came from behind to win in the fourth quarter. They scored fifteen points in the final nine minutes to edge the Glenn Knights, 17-13, in Babylon's Homecoming game, Saturday at Williams Field. More...

 Schools/Sports
• article has image Brentwood art teacher creates welcoming mural
Nick Groudas, art teacher at East Middle School in the Brentwood Union Free School District, created New Beginnings, a mural that demonstrates how the school district and community work together to enhance education. The mural will be on display at Superintendent Donna Jones' office. More...
• article has image Brentwood's marching band takes first place
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 Columnists
• article has image Pets, Pets, Pets
Note: Once again the opinions expressed this week may (or may not) be those of your friendly pet columnist. My Afghan Hound, the BEACON Beauty Queen, returns with practical ideas about dressing up your dog for Halloween. More...
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 Library
• This week at the library
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 •Tai Chi for Arthritis: Mondays, October 29 Nov. 5, 19, 26 & Dec. 3 & 10 from 10-11 p.m. •Sign up for Everything Harry Potter: Tuesday, October 30 from 7-8:30 p.m. For young adults and adults. More...
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 Events & Bulletin
• CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, October 26 •Pain Management Support: 2-3 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. For info. call 376-4444. More...
• article has image Get prepared to be scared!
• article has image Legislator Stern honors student for charitable work
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 Obituaries
• article has image Dorothy Kiesel, 88, longtime Babylon resident
When former Babylonian Dorothy Elizabeth Kiesel was not entertaining loved ones she could be found on the golf course, at the bowling alley or fishing on the family boat. An avid athlete and loving homemaker, 88-year- old Kiesel died October 1, 2007 in Fort Meyers, Florida. More...
• article has image Mary Horan, 74 year West Islip resident
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 Opinion
• Halloween is not a day off from civility
Editorial
Halloween is coming, and this is a good time to sit down with your children, particularly your teenagers, and discuss how to celebrate the event without causing problems , vandalism, loitering and other behaviors that are unlawful and unacceptable. More...
• article has image DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
• DP School Board president responds to “unfair” editorial
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 Legals
• PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK - U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR CREDIT SUISSE HEAT 2005-9 , Plaintiff, AGAINST HENRY MCKEY, ET AL., Defendant(s). More...
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