Young Writers Thrive In Copiague
YOUNG WRITERS THRIVE IN COPIAGUE - When Copiague Middle School offered a new writing class for eighth graders last year, taught by English teacher Lucijan Jovic, students Eithan Pichardo and Isaiah Nunez enrolled. “As hardworking, dedicated, creative and passionate writers, Eithan and Isaiah submitted their work to a creative writing contest,” Mr. Jovic said. Both Eithan and Isaiah were selected as finalists and also chosen as the most creative pieces of writing. With the help of Mr. Jovic, they further submitted their work to be featured in the Young Writers Association’s yearly publication. Congratulations to these two published authors for their hard work, dedication and accomplishments. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
CLUES ACROSS
1. Defunct airline
4. Beverage container
7. A team’s best pitcher
10. Unit of liquid capacity
11. It comes before two
12. Male child
13. Type of wheat
15. One’s mother
16. Upper side of an organism
19. United is one
21. Extraction process
CLUES DOWN
1. Heat unit
2. __ Faulkner, American writer
3. Guatemalan town
4. Of funny things
5. Actress __ de Armas
6. Agents of one’s downfall
7. Takes forcibly
8. Body lice
9. Large nest of a bird of prey
13. Unhappy
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23. A being with lesser divine status
24. People living together in a community 25. Luxury automaker 26. This (Spanish) 27. Semitic language 30. Period for a defined purpose 34. Wander aimlessly in search of pleasure
35. Up in the air (abbr.)
36. American marsupial 41. Decadent dessert
45. Aquatic plant 46. About aviation 47. Summer footwear
17. Habitual drunkard
18. Used of a number or amount not specified
20. Complications 22. Fail to win
27. Before the present 28. Musical genre
29. Flurry
31. 007’s creator
32. Indiana Pacer Toppin
33. Midway between north and northeast 37. Feeling
38. Damage another’s reputation
50. Rugged mountain ranges
54. With tin
55. Cut on the surface of a hard object
56. Wrapped in cloth
57. Defensive nuclear weapon
59. “American Idol” contestant Clay
60. Midway between east and southeast
61. Court decision “__ v. Wade”
62. Born of 63. Soviet Socialist Republic
64. Actress __-Margaret
65. Not even
39. Mottled citrus fruit
40. Beauty product 41. They man first, second and third 42. Harness
43. Herb
44. Expressed concern 47. Mississippi scientific area (abbr.)
N RANDY AS RODNEY DANGERFIELD
FRIDAY, NOVMEBER 22ND DINNER AT 6:30PM & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 1ST DINNER AT 5:30PM
TO OUR CUSTOMERS
Giving Tuesday comes on the heels of the busiest shopping days of the year. Celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksiving, Giving Tuesday began simply to encourage people to do good.
Those who would like to harness the spirit of charitable giving can explore giving back to these local nonprofit organizations on Giving Tuesday or anytime throughout the year.
Special thanks to our sponsor, Mark Grossman Public Relations.
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Three Dozen New Members Inducted Into National Junior Honor Society
Copiague Middle School inducted 36 new eighth grade members into the Eagle chapter of the National Junior Honor Society on Oct. 30. To qualify for membership, students must possess a cumulative grade point average of 92 or above and receive faculty recommendations. During the induction ceremony, advisors Francesca Walker and Paul Harvey welcomed guests and current officers of the NJHS spoke about the qualities of scholarship, character, service and leadership that members must demonstrate.
Congratulations to the following inductees: Julia Abayev, Solara Aquino, Brianna Begley, Patrick Broomfield, Kaitlyn Caldwell, Janay Carter, Parker Cohen, Dean Coleman, Mason Conway, Ezra Cruz, Lola Cruz, Abigail Duran, Maggie Erickson, Aliyah Fernandez, Mia Gonzales, Jeasiah Guelee, Ashley Guillen, Keyrin Hernandez Burgos, Isabelle Hird, Isabella Kogan, Stanislaw Krasnowski, Kaitlyn Lombardo, Yassin Lounici, Joseph Mendoza, Rebecca Molina, Eliza Nieznalska, Kamila Nieznalska, Mya Nunez, Nicolette Orlando, Tatiana Pantaleon, Emilio Reyes, Xavier Roe, Isabella Rufrano, Emily Vargas, Mayelin Velasquez Maldonado and Angela Wieczorek.
After reciting the National Junior Honor Society pledge and becoming official members, the students presented a rose to a member of their family in attendance to thank them for their support.
NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY - Copiague Middle School inducted 36 new eighth grade members into the Eagle chapter of the National Junior Honor Society on Oct. 30. Photo courtesy of Copiague School District
Discover The Orthodox Christian Church (English Language Services)
The Orthodox Church offers you the authentic Christian Tradition maintained without innovation since Apostolic times, which fulfills life on a daily basis, not just on Sunday. We welcome all people seeking a community rooted in the oldest Christian Church with an emphasis on Holy Scripture, Holy Tradition, liturgical and prayer life, and traditional Christian values. The Divine Liturgy is celebrated every Sunday at 9:30 AM at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, 369 Green Avenue, East Meadow. Coffee hour follows the Divine Liturgy. Services are also streamed
on https://www.facebook. com/htocem. All services are conducted in English. Additional information and schedules can be found on the parish website, www.htocem. org, or by email, htocem@ gmail.com.
NEIGHBOR NEWSPAPERS SERVICE DIRECTORY PUZZLE ANSWERS:
Defensive Driving Saturday, November 23 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Save money on your car insurance! A $33.00 fee payable to Diana APW (Accident Prevention Workshop) by check, money order or cash is due the day of class. Please arrive early to sign in. Late comers will not be admitted. Please bring a pen and your driver’s license.
Registration is required. Did You Dream Last Night?
Monday, November 25
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Maria D’Andrea MSD, D.D., DRH is back and will help you discover the meanings of your dreams. Learn how to remember your dreams with accuracy, clarity and ease and empower yourself by understanding the meaning of dream symbols. Registration is required. Evening Book Discussion Tuesday, November 26 7:00 - 8:30 PM
Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt
This program will be held in person and via Zoom. Download a copy of this book from Libby or pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk. Registration is required.
Fall Senior Advocate Schedules
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Fall 2024 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”
This fall, Senior Advocates will be visiting the following
Retiring
Early
According to Gallup’s 2021 Economy and Personal Finance survey, the average individual in the United States is retiring earlier than many people might expect. Gallup found that the average retirement age was 62, which is two years earlier than the working respondents indicated they planned to retire. Canadians are retiring a little bit later than their American counterparts, as Statistics Canada reports the average retirement age in Canada is just over 63 and a half. The average retirement age is worth noting, as studies routinely find that many working professionals greatest concern about retiring is that they won’t have enough money saved to meet their needs. By recognizing that they may end up retiring earlier than they initially planned, professionals can make a concerted effort to save more money in the years ahead.
locations in the Town of Babylon:
• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, December 18, 10 am – 1 pm
• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, December 4, 8:30 – 11:00 am
• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, December 11, 8:30 am – 1 pm
• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Tuesdays, November 26 & December 17, 12 – 3:30 pm
• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, November 21, 10 am – 12 pm
• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Wednesday, December 4, 8:30 am – 1 pm
In Huntington, they will be visiting the following:
• Huntington Senior Nutrition Center, 423 Park Avenue, Huntington: Wednesdays, November 20 & December 18,
8:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Paumanack Village 5 & 6, 100 Adriatic Drive, Melville: Thursdays, November 21 & December 26, 8:30 am – 12 pm; residents only Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP –formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.
“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”
There
is Always Something to Be Thankful For.
JOANN CILLA BROKER/OWNER
203 E. Montauk Hwy.
Lindenhurst, NY 11757
Office: 631-539-6000 Cell: 516-429-1911 joann@joanncillarealestate.com www.joanncillarealestate.com
Thanks to the incredible generosity from dozens of donors, this year’s Food Drive for St. Vincent de Paul was a great success! Together, we collected hundreds of pounds of food, which will help provide meals for local families in need. This success is all due to the kindness of our community. Your contributions mean so much, and I’m proud to see us come together for our fellow Lindenhurst residents.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
First Annual Stuff The Pantry Celebration In Amityville
The Long Island Coalition for the Homeless (LICH), a 40-year-old nonprofit serving unsheltered, unhoused, and at-risk people in Nassau and Suffolk counties, is looking to stock up on nonperishable food items and toiletries for distribution at their LICH Free Boutique and Pantry located in Amityville, NY. The organization is hosting their first annual Stuff the Pantry Celebration on Saturday, November 23 from 10 AM - 1 PM. This free family friendly event will have a craft for kids, pictures with the LICH turkey mascot, and light refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food and toiletry items, such as canned vegetables, pasta, rice, toothbrushes, deodorant and household cleaning supplies. All items will be distributed to those in need right here on Long Island. In a hurry? Not a problem. Their location has a drive-up warehouse, allowing you to drop off your items quickly and conveniently.
JoAnn Cilla (left) and Valerie Baxter (right), President of the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
