Show, left to right, standing, are Blake Gilmore, Bob Pasch, Joan Vanderveldt and John Byrns; second row are Fran Pasch, Libby Orr, Jane Warren and Mary Ellen Sullivan; third row are "Packy" McGinnis, Nancy Swan, Nan Hanaway, "Jug" Warren, Michelle Vanderveldt Gilmore and Joe Vanderveldt and in the bottom row are Cindy Swan and Alice Vanderveldt. THE OLD GUARD GETS TOGETHER and has a wonderful time at a party hosted by Blake Gilmore who was visiting here with his wife Michelle from their home in California. The party was held in honor of Michelle's father Joe Vanderveldt and his wife Joan who were also visiting here from California. SCOOP. You read it first in the Beacon. Trustee Alice Vanderveldt will be running for a fourth term in the Village elections in March. Alice has been in charge of the Parks and Recreation during her tenure on the board. She's a graduate of Babylon High School and received her teaching degree from Dowling College. Presently she teaches English at the Ronkonkoma Middle School. Alice is hoping for a victory in March. She said: "I have enjoyed serving the people of Babylon Village for the past 12 years.

LOT'S HAPPENING IN THE VILLAGE. The beautiful Old Town Hall building on Main Street is undergoing renovations. Talked to Babylon Town Councilman Lindsay Henry. The building has lots of history for Lindsay - his great grandmother E.E. Henry had the ground floor office on the northeast corner and he listened to many stories from his father and grandfather of events and tenants who occupied the space. Now the windows are undergoing extensive repairs both outside and inside - the window sills and frames are being painted and also the lovely old cupola on the top. "We want to attract even more tenants in the future," the Councilman said. "The building is going to be beautiful when it's completed." Current occupants include the Babylon I.D.A. as well as other local organizations.

DID YOU SAVE YOUR COPY OF THE N.Y. TIMES OF NOV. 5? We hear that the newsstands are completely sold out - and you have to pay $10 to buy one on e-Bay.

HAPPY NEWS. The engagement of Evan Reinheimer and Dale Holzman has been announced. Both Evan and Dale are graduates of the State University in Farmingdale. Evan is a professional photographer and Dale is a business consultant. Evan is the son of Lance Reinheimer of North Babylon and Donna Reinheimer of Gorham, Maine. Dale is the daughter of Carol and Ira Holzman of Ft. Salonga.

THE LARGEST CROWD IN YEARS. This year's Veteran's Day parade sponsored by Post 94 tops the list for local crowds lining the streets and cheering the marchers on. It was a glorious day, with the sun shining, perfect for honoring our veterans. Our Mayor Ralph Scordino led off with Trustees Alice Vanderveldt, Debbie Basile, Kevin Muldowny and Tony Davida. Of course the Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts and very important, The Babylon High School Bands were all in the line of march. The ceremonies were held by the Legion Hall and the speakers included Councilman Lindsay Henry, Mayor Ralph Scordino, Sen. Owen Johnson and Leg. Wayne Horsley.