In photo, Sen. Owen Johnson speaks to a receptive crowd. Republicans in the Town of Babylon held a salute to their 2008 candidates at a fundraiser dinner Oct. 22 at Chateau LaMer in Lindenhurst. Babylon Republican Committee chairman Anthony Pancella said the event was well attended and that it provided the opportunity for all Republicans to meet the candidates before the vote Nov. 4.

Retired S.C. Judge Arthur Cromarty is shown at the event as he applauds one of the speakers. Judy Pascalla, Suffolk County Clerk, leads the room in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Standing behind her is County Republican Chairman Harry Withers. Photos by Cliff De Bear