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Babylon UFSD To Launch Citizens Advisory Committee

In an effort to maintain an open dialogue with the Babylon school community, the Babylon Union Free School District Board of Education is launching a citizens advisory committee. The focus of the group will be to gather input regarding student social emotional learning as well as student safety, and to relay it to the

board.

“From day one this board has been committed to regaining the trust of the greater Babylon community and to continuing healthy and open conversations with the stakeholders in the district that make it such a special place for learning,” said Babylon BOE President Carol Dell’Erba. “As we

finally make a full return to normalcy following years of pandemic, we hope to gather input on reducing student anxiety and to allay any and all student safety concerns. We vow to take all committee input seriously, and we hope to turn it into actionable policy that will enrich the lives of all in our schools.”

Commenting on the formation of a citizens advisory committee in the District, Interim Superintendent of Schools Brian Conboy noted, “I was presented with the idea of a citizens advisory committee not long after coming on as interim superintendent for

(StatePoint) Gardening is not only a means for beautifying outdoor spaces and growing delicious foods. According to those who spend significant time in the yard, getting outside can also support your wellbeing.

“Gardening is good for the mind, it’s good for the soul and it’s good for the body,” said legendary football coach, Vince Dooley. “I enjoy coming out to garden, and when I finish, I feel like I’ve done something, and I feel good.”

Landscape architect Doug Scott of Redeem Your Ground recently visited Dooley in Athens, Ga. to discuss gardening and mental health. Here are some of the insights they shared:

Health Benefits

• Active benefits: Gardening exercises the body and clears the mind.

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Studies show that increased outdoor exposure leads to fewer long-term health problems, helping improve cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, strength, and dexterity—all leading to better mental health.

Simply planting, growing, harvesting and maintaining plants gives you a direct emotional boost. Why?

Gardening helps foster nurturing instincts and restores a sense of hope and purpose, ultimately improving self-esteem.

• Passive benefits: Don’t have a green thumb? Don’t worry. Scientific evidence proves that just being in nature has positive impacts on stress levels and brain chemistry. It can also lower blood pressure, increase concentration and improve mood. What’s more, being outdoors offers a deeper sense of belonging and a

new sense of purpose outside the daily grind.

Designing Your Garden

Scott advises designing your garden to reflect how you want to live outside. He typically builds “rooms” connected by meandering paths for resting, unwinding, and feeling restored. However, your outdoor spaces don’t always need to be quiet. They can encourage activity as well. If you enjoy company, create gathering spaces. Or, if you have hobbies that can be done

outdoors like exercising, painting or writing, you can set aside areas for them.

Finally, Scott recommends designing your garden to awaken your five senses. Here’s how:

1. Sight: Choose calming colors, or those that bring you joy. The simple sight of a breathtaking array of plants or an arrangement of favorite flowers is bound to give your mental health a boost.

Councilman McSweeney Officiates Wedding

Before Couple Relocated Overseas

Town of Babylon Councilman, Terence McSweeney received a phone call from a longtime neighbor and friend to officiate the marriage before the couple moved overseas to Austria. Brad & Megan McGuire wanted their families to witness the matrimony before Megan & Brad moved overseas. McSweeney, who became a marriage officiant in September of 2018, was overwhelmed with pride that his longtime neighbor thought of him to be a part of their special day. “Growing up on our street in North Babylon, our neighbors were more like family. We did a lot together, from barbecues, block parties, graduation parties, and holidays. We all considered each other a part of our extended families,” said Councilman McSweeney.

Megan was fortunate enough to be offered a position with the International Atomic Energy Agency overseas in Vienna Austria. Her then fiancé Brad was pursuing a degree in Marine Science at Stony Brook University and had to remain in the U.S. while completing his fieldwork.

They had gotten engaged in April before Megan had to leave for Vienna and decided to have an intimate wedding ceremony at the end of the summer at Overlook Beach. Brad will join her in Vienna after being apart for four months.

Megan and Brad are incredibly grateful for Councilman Terry McSweeney’s help coordinating and officiating their special day.

2. Taste: Growing your own food will provide you with an incredibly rewarding harvest. Not only will you be able to enhance meals with the fruits of your labor, you’ll get the personal satisfaction of a job well done.

3. Hearing: Among the plants and flowers, add fixtures, such as wind chimes and water features, that’ll produce soothing sounds. And with the new habitat you’ve created, you’ll enjoy bird song, too!

4. Touch: From the light, feathery textures of petals to the rough surfaces of bark or bush stems, touch offers a deeper sense of connection to nature.

5. Smell: You may already use aromatherapy indoors. Take this concept outside by growing fragrant flowers and herbs, so you can literally

Scott and Dooley offer more insights in “Garden Therapy,” a recent episode of “Done-In-A-Weekend Projects,” an original series from lawn care equipment manufacturer, Exmark. To watch the video, visit Backyard Life, which is part of a unique multimedia destination with a focus on helping homeowners make the most of outdoor spaces. There you can also download additional tips and view other Exmark Original Series videos.

By gardening, your mental health will be better off for it. Just be sure to start small, simple and stress-free.

14th Annual TangerFit 5K Walk

On Sunday, October 16th Tanger Outlets in Deer Park will be holding their 14th Annual TangerFit 5K Walk benefitting the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC). Please join us for a fabulous day, all proceeds help fund the BBCC’s Lend a Helping Hand program which assists local Township of Babylon women

and their families in active treatment for breast and/or gynecological cancer. Registration is open from 6:30 am to 8am, and the race begins at 8:30am, followed by an award ceremony. $25 per person or day of for $30 per person. Register today! https:// events.elitefeats. com/22tangerfit

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By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for September is Harmony Cafe

Harmony Cafe is a local nonprofit organization with a mission to empower people by providing wellness, education and access to affordable nutritious foods, in a socially engaging environment that creates healthy lives.

Rosemarie Mccarthy, the Founder of Harmony Cafe, grew up in a working-class family, where money was tight and food insecurity was sometimes a cause of stress. When she happened upon a mention of the One World Everyone Eats café model in a magazine, she went looking for a cafe to volunteer. This model goes off of the idea of a donation-based cafe that services a diverse socioeconomic range and providing nutritious and delicious meals. It sounded like something to which she wanted to donate her time and energy, but to her surprise, there was nowhere to volunteer in the Long Island region. With grit and determination, she decided to start Harmony Cafe right here on Long Island.

Right now they do not have their own physical cafe, however they have hosted meal events, primarily at the VFW hall on Edwards Street in Patchogue, NY. Their meal events use a Pay-What-You-Can pricing donation model, where anyone can come get a healthy fresh meal and pay only what they can.

When the global pandemic started affecting the Long Island community, the nonprofit organization redirected their mission to assist those in need. This included hosting food drives, grab-ngo sites and free food delivery services. Rosemarie’s vision for this organization is to have a storefront cafe.

Ideally, the cafe would be in or around Patchogue, NY and would

service anyone who walks through their doors. Harmony Cafe is actively looking for the right opportunity to make this happen. Whether you are a chef or someone that is looking for restaurant/cafe space and would like to partner with Harmony Cafe to share the space, or you are someone who knows of a storefront spot that would possibly work as a home for this cafe, please call 631.730.8775 or email info@harmonycafeli.org.

Additionally, volunteers are needed to help their organization continue to grow! You can join their Volunteer Team and help in the following areas:

• Coordinate Fundraisers

• Wellness Chefs

• Wellness Assistant / Instructor (Training Is Provided)

• Fresh Food Donations (Or Supermarket Gift Cards)

• Serve On Their Board Of Directors (Actively looking for a treasurer that has a background in finance or accounting. Retirees are encouraged to apply!)

• Community Outreach

Lastly, Harmony Cafe holds a Free Thanksgiving Dinner each year at Toast Coffeehouse in Patchogue. This year, it will be held on November 22 and there will be live music there as well! The organization is seeking sponsors to help support this great event. Last year the organization proudly served over 300 traditional Thanksgiving restaurant dinners to those in need.

For more information, please visit www.harmonycafeli.org.

If your nonprofit would like to be featured in this column, please call Noelle Lambert at 631.226.2636 x225 for consideration.

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Bereavement Support Group

Our Lady of Grace church at 666 Albin Ave. West Babylon NY 11704 is forming a Bereavement support group that will meet on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:00am beginning on 9/24/22 and will run for 9 weeks. Call John 631-8740210 or Fran 631-587-1578.

SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

Island Harvest provides free referrals and free assistance for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) over the phone, and you do not have to go to the Department of Social Services. Island Harvest can walk you through the online application by telephone or complete a short intake and submit the online application for you. Give us a call today! 631-873-4775

Light Up Deer Park Avenue Teal And Pink

The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce together with the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition sponsored its third annual Light Up Deer Park Avenue Teal and Pink. This event is to make more awareness of ovarian and breast cancer to all. 100% of the funds raised support the Babylon

Breast Cancer Coalition. Thank you to the North Babylon High School Students for a Better World members and the High School Honor Society for their help in decorating the lampposts.

Note the artistic ideas residents had in decorating their adopted poles that

stay lit from September through October.

A Special Shout Out to Presiding Officer of the Suffolk County Legislator Kevin McCaffrey and his son - showing support and adopting two lampposts.

Thank You, for your continued support.

LIGHT UP DEER PARK AVENUE - TEAL AND PINK - The North Babylon Chamber of Commerce together with the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition sponsored its third annual Light Up Deer Park Avenue Teal and Pink. This event is to make more awareness of ovarian and breast cancer to all. Pictured are members of the North Babylon Chamber, the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition, Students from the North Babylon High School Honor Society, and Students for a Better World.

Home improvement projects run the gamut from minor repairs to complete overhauls. Replacing exterior siding is one of the most significant home improvement projects homeowners can undertake. Such a project can give homes a completely new look, which is why the choice of siding is important.

Homeowners have many siding options, and the following guide can help them make the best choice for their homes.

Vinyl Siding

Vinyl siding is easily maintained and among the more budget-friendly siding options. According to the home improvement resource HomeAdvisor, vinyl siding is made from PVC plastic that does not rot or flake. Siding professionals

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note that the technology used to create vinyl siding has changed considerably in recent years, making this option more diverse than traditional vinyl siding. So homeowners turned off by the potentially plastic look of vinyl siding might be surprised at how different modern vinyl siding looks compared to the vinyl siding of yesteryear.

Fiber-Cement Siding

The home improvement television network HGTV notes that fibercement siding has grown in popularity among homeowners in recent years. This material does not require much maintenance and it’s nonflammable and resistant to termites. HomeAdvisor notes that fiber-cement siding can create the look of wood, stucco, or masonry,

making it a versatile option capable of creating various looks. In addition, fibercement siding is known for its durability, with some products coming with warranties lasting as long as 50 years.

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the District. I have worked with these types of committees in the past and believe they can be a useful avenue for gathering additional information from residents. I look forward to the ideas and recommendations this committee can provide in helping us optimize our efforts in the area of our students social-emotional health and well-being”

Applications to join the committee are now open. To fill out an application, please visit the Babylon UFSD website at: http://www.babylon.k12.ny.us/Assets/News_Documents/091322_ CAC_Application.pdf?t=637986728095600000

For more information about the Babylon Union Free School District, please visit the District’s website at www.babylon.k12.ny.us. Exciting activities happening throughout the District and programs celebrating student achievement can also be found on the District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/babylonschooldistrict/.

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Wood Siding

Homeowners have many choices if they prefer wood siding in their homes. Cedar, cypress, fir, pine, and spruce are just a handful of the many wood siding options homeowners can

choose from. HomeAdvisor notes that cedar shingle siding offers a natural look that blends well in wooded and waterfront landscapes. Wood clapboard siding is another popular option, though it tends to require more maintenance than cedar shingle siding. Homeowners who want wood siding should discuss their options with an experienced siding professional, as many factors, including the choice of wood, must be considered before making a final decision.

Stone And Stone-Veneer Siding

Many homeowners fall in love with the natural appeal of stone, but the price tag, which tends to be costly, may not be as awe-inspiring. HGTV notes that stone can be difficult

to add to an existing home, and doing so may drive the price up even further. Stone siding is durable, and there are many options, including solid stone and natural stone cladding, making this an option capable of providing an array of looks. Stone-veneer siding is less expensive than natural stone and also comes in an array of styles. As is the case with wood, stone siding options are so extensive that homeowners are urged to discuss each one with a siding professional before making their decisions.

These are just a handful of the many siding options homeowners can choose from. Siding can give homes a completely new look, making the choice of siding a significant decision worthy of careful consideration.

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2022 Pitch & Putt Tournament

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce the Pitch & Putt Tournament at Robert Moses State Park. This outing is open to the first 72 registrants who will tee off at 9:00AM on Monday, October 3, 2022. For an application you can call (631) 321-3510 or visit

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Prizes and awards given for team low gross, men’s and women’s individual low score and closet to the pin. The entry fee is $40.00 per person or $160.00 per foursome. This fee entitles the participant to a continental breakfast, lunch, awards & a giveaway. Application

deadline is September 28, 2022.

If there are any questions, please call (631) 321-3510, weekdays from 9:00AM-5:00PM, or (631) 669-0449, daily.

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New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency

Help Needed - @ New York Blood Center has issued a blood emergency. The blood supply has dropped from 5 days to a 2-3 day supply, and 1-2 day supply of type O; NYBC warns this could signal more severe shortages in the weeks ahead. Please sign up to donate at a convenient donation location near you: smarturl.it/NYBC_Urgent