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November 15, 2007 / Front Page

West Islip seniors ready for college

Three outstanding West Islip High School seniors, who excel academically and athletically, have their college plans in place. More...

Many locals part of AMHS 1957 Golden Class reunion

In 1957, Sputnik I and II were launched, Eisenhower was starting his second term as President and Elvis was gyrating his way toward fame. The '57 Chevy was the car of choice and Hank Aaron was the National League's most valuable player. More...

Scout troop to serve up spaghetti and much more

On December 2, 2007 Troop 194 will host its 35th annual Spaghetti Dinner at Babylon Jr. Sr. High School in Babylon Village from 2 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Debbie Bonventre at 631 422-3840. More...

Special Sections

Columnists

Dear Deer Park

by Joyce

•Noting the Brumidi Lodge, we attended an absolutely fantastic "Talent Show" there recently. The time, work, effort and professionalism were amazing. More...

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson

The Westminster Kennel Club Clubhouse in Babylon burned down less than 100 years ago. Election Day marked one year (and now 8 pet columns) in my ongoing pursuit of precisely when and where. More...

Poster Pets of the Week

Sweet Pea, spayed tabby and Coco, Cocker Spaniel 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: SATURDAY, November 17 •Bariatric Support Group: 9-10:30 a.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. For info. call 376-4444. More...

Dedication ceremony held at N.Y. Firemen's Home

Thousands of statewide firefighters recently attended dedication ceremonies held in recognition of the Firemen's Home of the State of New York's new 92-bed facility. More...

Temple Sinai workshop

On Sunday, Nov. 18, 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. Temple Sinai of Massapequa will be offering a workshop for interfaith families. The month of December presents interfaith families with joy and at times, confusion. More...

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Opinion

We missed you at the polls Nov. 6

"Democracy is not a fragile flower; still, it needs cultivating." That quote from President Ronald Reagan points to the necessity of ongoing public interest and participation to preserve the Democratic process we enjoy in this country. More...

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS

by Kevin Eastwood

Full Story

Writer is concerned about fate of LaGrange

Dear Editor: A few months ago you printed an article that the LaGrange Inn was renovating by Jan. 1, 2008 Are the rumors that are going around true, that LaGrange Inn is "coming down" to be replaced by Wal Greens Drug Store and another bank? More...

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Democrats win big in Babylon; set course for future

by Carolyn James

If there is a positive thing that Republicans in the Town of Babylon can point to in this year's election, it is that more Republicans than Democrats continue to head to the polls and vote. The problem is, they continue to vote for Democrats. More...

Babylon Football:

Panthers nip Hurricanes in double overtime thriller; move to county final

by Tony Spota

The Babylon Panthers paused on their way off the field after the end of the game. They waited for the Westhampton Hurricanes to file past on their way to the bus. And the Panthers applauded their tough opponents as they passed by. Class act! More...

Junior Panthers defeat Commack 18-6 in homecoming game October 21st

by Mike Carmody

The young Panthers defeated Commack 18-6 at their homecoming game October 21. The athletes received an invitation to start their day in the varsity locker room to hear about Babylon football traditions. More...

Babylon 10-year-old Baseball continues winning streak!

Babylon held on to a win in an extremely close game defeating Deer Park 7-6. On Oct. 12, a chilly fall night, Babylon was down 5 players who were out sick and were about to face a tough Deer Park team. More...

Village of Babylon

Village of Babylon offices will be closed and there will be no rubbish or garbage pick-up on Thursday, Nov. 22, in observance of Thanksgiving Day. This is a reminder that residents cannot put rubbish or recycling out to the curb on holidays. More...

Library

This week at the library

Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave 669-1624 •Watercolor Painting: Saturday, November 17 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for grades 6-12. $3 pp fee. •Ballroom Dancing: Monday, November 26 from 7-8:30 p.m. Learn swing, salsa & the tango! More...

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Obituaries

Ron Sterckx, award-winning ABC photojournalist

by Tiffany Elliott

Longtime Babylon Village resident Ronald A. Sterckx, an award-winning photo journalist who spent his career with ABC, died October 10, 2007 in Cape Coral, Florida. He was 64 years old. For 36 years Mr. More...

Victor Beja, former Bay Shore resident and businessman

by Tiffany Elliott

Former North Massapequa and Bay Shore resident Victor Beja died October 16, 2007 in New York City. The 79-year-old ran his own appliance repair service business, serving Nassau County. More...

Jay Price, Phannemiller'Pharmacy proprietor

by Tiffany Elliott

North Massapequa's Jay Price, who ran Phannemiller's Pharmacy on Broadway in Amityville for more than 30 years, died October 15, 2007 after a long battle with cancer and CIDP, a neurological disease. He was 76 years old. More...

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Legals - Free Access

PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT: COUNTY OF SUFFOLK - DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT SERIES ITF RAST 2005-A12 C/O INDYMAC BANK, F.S.B., Plaintiff, AGAINST JOSE YGLESIAS, A/K/A JOSE IGLASIAS, E More...

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