December 28, 2022 Copiague

Copiague Memorial Public Library

50 Deauville Boulevard, Copiague, New York 11726 Tel 631-691-1111 Fax 631-691-5098

Spread the Warmth with our Mitten Tree

Donations accepted through January 2 Patrons can bring in new mittens, gloves, hats, scarves or socks and hang them on our Mitten Tree in the Children’s Room. The items will be donated to local agencies for distribution to children and adults in need throughout the community. Please drop your donations off at the Library during normal business hours.

VITA Tax Assistance via Zoom

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provided by Bethpage Federal Credit Union will be conducted virtually for the 2023 Tax Season. Services will be available to taxpayers by visiting lovebethpage.com/vita and completing the “Bethpage Virtual VITA Application.”

The application will be available January 18 and space is limited. The VITA program will assist tax return applicants who meet the necessary criteria from the beginning of February through the first week of April. Registration is required.

Supportive Services for Veteran Families

Wednesdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

The goal of SSVF (Supportive Services for Veteran Families) is to assist Veterans in achieving self-sufficiency, long term housing stability and an improved quality of life. SSVF is able to provide an array of support services to assist Veterans by addressing the root causes of homelessness. SSVF can also connect participants to health care, daily living services, personal financial

planning, transportation, employment search assistance and child care. SSVF can also assist families who may be facing homelessness, by offering financial assistance on a case-by-case basis. Registration not required.

Winter Bird Watching

Monday, January 9

6:30 - 7:30 PM

Long Island is a great birding spot in the winter! Get the lowdown on local sites, trails, and habitats to observe various birds in the area this season, including shorebirds, waterfowl, and owls. When you are ready to explore on your own put on a warm coat and grab your binoculars. Binoculars are available to borrow from our Library of Things. Registration is required.

Tuesday, January 10 4:00 - 5:30 PM Friday, January 13

1:00 - 2:30 PM

Is your money controlling you, or do you control your money? In this Financial Foundation Educational program, you will learn how to make money work better for you, discover new sources of revenue, best ways to save and how to invest and build wealth. Registration is required. To register please go to tinyurl.com/ tinaworkshoprsvp

New Year’s Re-Set

Tuesday, January 10

7:00 - 8:00 PM

The new year is a perfect time to get healthy and quit bad habits, but nothing changes just by changing the calendar. Learn how to reduce food cravings, slim down and feel great again in this program led by Lisa Zimmerman! Make 2023 an incredible year of profound transformation! Registration is required.

Author Book Talk

Wednesday, January 11

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Join local author Mark Calder as he discusses his new book A Portrait

and a Bullet, a western adventure with a touch of romance. Mr. Calder will read an excerpt from his book and answer questions. Registration is required.

Bus

The 8th Annual KiDS

NEED MoRE Holiday Cheer Bus Elf Ride launched on Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Amityville, NY. Over 750 volunteer elves and Santas riding on over 40 buses delivered giant bags filled with holiday wishes right to the homes of over 1,000 kids coping with life-threatening illnesses all over Long Island

and NYC.

Gifts are delivered not only to the child who is sick but to the siblings as well. The parents, guardians, and caregivers do not have to pay a penny for the holidays. This event and all the KiDS NEED MoRE camps and programs are provided free of charge thanks to wonderful folks who donate

and volunteer their time to help and the generous support of businesses who sponsor.

The KiDS NEED MoRE Holiday Cheer Bus Elf Ride began in 2015 with only two school buses and has grown to over 40 school buses coaches, shuttles, and party buses.

Along the way to

delivering to the kids, cheering elf teams compete in silly challenges to win the prestigious Holiday Cup of Cheer which is a huge trophy much like the Stanley Cup of the North Pole. Last year’s champions, The Nog Chugging Cheer Mongers have some stiff competition from some determined up-and-coming elf teams.

Will they be the first team to be repeat champions or will Sleigh All the Way, The Holiday Hustlers, or some other team take the cup? The points are still being tabulated and the winner will be announced at the Holiday Cheer Bus Awards event on Saturday, January 28th, 1-4 pm at The American Legion Post 1120 in Lindenhurst.

To sign up for services, donate, volunteer, and sponsor please visit www. kidsneedmore.org Phone: 631-608-3135 Email: info@ kidsneedmore.org Facebook @kidsneedmorecamp Twitter @kidsneedMOREorg Instagram: @kidsneedmore_ inc

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for December is EAC Network

www.eac-network.org

EAC Network is a non-profit organization that empowers, assists and cares for individuals in need. Their objective is to reach individuals within our community through innovative programs that improve quality of life.

Their programs are lead by an outstanding leadership team along with exceptional volunteers. Seniors make up a large portion of the population on Long Island and EAC Network proudly serves them. Their Meals on Wheels program in Nassau County and their InHome Respite Services program helps seniors face challenges with dignity and resourcefulness.

Last year, the EAC Network provided over 180,000 home delivered meals to frail, disabled and homebound local seniors who fervently wish to remain in their own homes. Their nutritious meals, friendly visits and safety checks help seniors cope with three of the biggest threats of aging – hunger, isolation and loss of independence.

“We received a call from one of our clients recently who told us that the conversations with their Meals on Wheels driver have helped him cope with his wife’s passing,” said Robert Stricoff, Chief Development Officer at EAC Network. “You cannot put a dollar amount on how this program improved this couple’s quality of life and kept them together in the home that they loved and had so many positive memories at.”

According to a Brown University study in 2015, high-risk seniors receiving Meals on Wheels showed greater improvements in both mental and physical health, fewer hospitalizations and were less likely to fall. When you consider that the cost of one year for a senior to receive meals is less than one day in a hospital, it is a bargain and

money truly well spent.

Mary Coyle, Senior Director for Senior Services, Nutrition Education & Food Services at EAC Network said, “Providing food and comfort to our most vulnerable seniors is not a cost to the county, it is an investment. Well cared for and fed seniors strengthens our communities and lowers the overall cost to taxpayers.”

Furthermore, the Meals on Wheels program provides more than just food; drivers deliver a smile, friendly visit, companionship and socialization, all of which is valuable contact for those who live alone. Additionally, dependent on funding, birthdays are celebrated with a cake and pet owners may also receive pet food. To inquire about receiving or volunteering with Meals on Wheels in Nassau County, please contact Mary Coyle at (516) 992-0081 ext 206 or Mary. Coyle@eac-network.org.

EAC Meals on Wheels driver Gary Stricoff delivers a meal and a smile to a senior in Nassau County

Direct Support Program Award To Royal Paws In Babylon Village

On Monday, December 12th, Councilmen DuWayne Gregory and Terence McSweeney “paw-sented” a Direct Support Program award to Royal Paws in Babylon Village. Royal Paws provides dog boarding services and training while also having dog treats and collars available for sale. Co-owners Cindy and Taylor

Chiacchere along with their other trainers Laura and Dana are looking to give back to the community by training therapy service dogs that will assist veterans, firefighters, or police officers.

Councilman McSweeney said, “As a 19-year member of the FDNY you will see a lot of bad days. Normally we cope with our feelings

by talking to each other, however knowing there is help through a place like Royal Paws is comforting. I look forward to seeing more from them in the future.”

J-Squid, Vincenzo, Ranger, and Bruce are all training to become service dogs and soon will hopefully find people that they can help!

DIRECT SUPPORT PROGRAM AWARD TO ROYAL PAWS - On Monday, December 12th, Councilmen DuWayne Gregory and Terence McSweeney “paw-sented” a Direct Support Program award to Royal Paws in Babylon Village. Co-owners Cindy and Taylor Chiacchere along with their other trainers Laura and Dana are looking to give back to the community by training therapy service dogs that will assist veterans, firefighters, or police officers.

Toys For Tots Program

- The Town of Babylon would like to thank everyone who donated to this year’s Toys for Tots program! Councilman Terence McSweeney recently joined with Councilman DuWayne Gregory, Town Clerk Gerry Compitello, Receiver of Taxes Jennifer Montiglio, and Town of Babylon staff members to get a batch of toys ready to be handed off to the U.S. Marine Corps, who provided the items to those in need. Your generous contributions helped brighten up the holiday season for so many children.

Lindenhurst

Moose Lodge 1421 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst, NY 11757

All of the Following events are for Members and Qualified Guests.

We Wish Happy and Healthy Holidays to All!

Our Lodge will be CLOSED January 1st.

Our Social Quarters Open ~ 6:00pm to

10:00pm - Sun, Mon, Tues, & Thurs. 6:00pm to 12:00amFriday & Saturday

** Kitchen Open Monday, Thursdays and Sunday 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm

** Event Tickets are available in the Social Quarters. Please ask your server.

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~Saturday Nights~ Queen of Hearts Drawing is at 9:00pm every Saturday.. Tickets are ONLY available in the Social Quarters to Members who are in good standing. Please have your I.D. card

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~Saturday December 31st~ Let’s Start The New Year Together!!

Social Quarters Annual NEW YEARS EVE PARTY!!!

$10.00 pp. Includes Hot and Cold Buffet.

& Champagne toast at Midnight. Come down and have some fun with your friends. Please Contact us for more details or to let us know you’ll be there, please don’t wait. Bridgette F. 631-988-4589 Linda V. 631-957-2391

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~~Our Lodge was asked to Join in the festivities for The New Years Eve Centennial Ball Drop!!! Stop by the Hot Cocoa Booth at the Village Square and lend a hand 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Help bring it all back to the lodge and have some fun!! ***

~Monday January 2nd~ Lodge General Members Meeting 8:00pm. Board of Officers Planning Meeting 9:00 pm. If you have a Question, Suggestion or Concerns. Please ask to speak with the Board Members on

Military Caregiving

(NAPSI)—A new program offered by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation provides veteran caregivers with trained professionals to perform daily tasks, including housekeeping, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and grooming. For more information about military caregiving and available services, visit hiddenheroes.org/respite.

meeting nights, they are here to help you. Contact The Lodge President Paul LaMartina 516-650-8903 ***

~ Tuesday January 3rd~ WOTM Chapter 690 Social Meeting 7:00 pm ***

::SAVE THE DATES:: January 5th - Life-Line Screening 8:00am-5:00pm January 8thFamily Brunch January 14thCountry Western Night January 21stFamily Breakfast

All Members must present there Membership Card upon entering the building, If you do not have your Membership Card you must sign the guest book.

Please Call the Social Quarters after 6:00pm 631-226-4364 for more information on all Dates and Events Listed.

Thank you for supporting our Community, Mooseheart, Moosehaven & Our Lodge. LIKE us on FacebookLOOM1421 (The Official Lodge Page) Check out our NEW website: http://www. mooselodge1421.com

Accessing Schooling Options

(NAPSI)—Parents are more optimistic about their children’s academic, emotional, and social development and they increasingly support school choice according to EdChoice, which wants all K–12 students to access the schooling options— public, private, charter, homeschooling or other— best for them. Learn more at www.edchoice.org.

LEGAL NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Notice is hereby given taxpayers of the Town of Babylon, that the Undersigned Receiver of Taxes has received the 2022/2023 Tax and Assessment Roll and Warrant.

She will accept payment for taxes at her office in the Town Hall, 200 East Sunrise Highway, N. Lindenhurst, N.Y. 11757 or by mail, beginning December 2022 daily between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Tax Office will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays. First half taxes are due December 1, 2022 payable to January 10, 2023 without penalty.

After January 10, 2023 one percent per month will be added on the first half to May 31, 2023 after which date, additional interest will be charged by the County Comptroller at his office at County Center, Riverhead, N.Y. 11901.

The Town of Babylon Tax Office will be accepting partial payments with penalty. We offer e and credit card payment through a telephone service or by the internet which includes American Express, MasterCard, Visa or Discover. For payments by telephone call 1-800-2PAY 9829) or visit the web site at www.acipayonline.com. At the prompt, use Jurisdiction Code 4232. You must have your item number and tax amount available. Transaction fees will be charged to the taxpayer based on the amount of the total charge. Total amount Warrant to be collected by the Receiver of Taxes for the 2022/2023 tax year is $809,266,455.48.

Taxes become a lien December 1st of each year. First and Second half payments may be made at the same time.

JENNIFER

MONTIGLIO

RECEIVER OF TAXES

DATED AT BABYLON, N.Y.

December 12, 2022

2022/2023 TAX RATE ON $100 valuation - TOWN OF BABYLON Valuation of Hamlets and Incorporated Villages

Town Outside of Villages ............................ $187,045,547.00

Village of Amityville...................................... 14,294,553.00

Village of Babylon........................................ 19, 136,222.00

Village of Lindenhurst.................................. 29,217,380.00

A/C/LN/LS/WBN/WBS/B/NB/DP/F - 694 12/21, 12/28/22

2022-2023

TOWN OF BABYLON

2022-2023 Jennifer Montigio, Receiver of Taxes TAXABLE DISTRICTS

Walter G. O’Connell

Copiague High School senior class members of the Class of 2023 finally had the chance to once again connect with the seniors of

the Copiague community as they recently hosted the Senior to Senior dinner in the school’s cafeteria.

To kick off the holiday season together, the students

served dinner for the more than 50 senior citizens in attendance. Dressed in their holiday best, the seniors were all treated to holiday tunes by the Walter G. O’Connell Copiague Madrigal Choir to start the night of celebration.

When dinner was complete, the guests and students made their way to the dance floor, where they had plenty of opportunity to show off their dance moves.

Photos courtesy of Copiague School District

BUYING? SELLI NG? RENTING? Place your ad in the Classifieds. 631-226-2636 Ext. 276

THINKING ABOUT ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS and not sure how to get started? Call today and one of our experi enced Sa les Representatives will assist you. We c an help you with a lin e ad or a di splay ad. Let us at SOUTH BAY'S NEIGHBOR NEWS PAPE RS set up an adv ertising program for you. Y ou'll be glad you di d! Call 631-226-2636, Ext. 276

THINKING ABOUT ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS and not sure how to get started? Call today and one of our experienced Sa les Representatives will assist you. We c an help you with a lin e ad or a di splay ad. Let us at SOUTH BAY'S NEIGHBOR NEWS PAPE RS set up an adv ertising program for you. Y ou'll be glad you di d! Call 631-226-2636, ext.

Call The Classifieds 631-226-2636 Ext. 276

BUYING? SELLING?

RENTING? Place your ad in the Classifieds 631 -2 26-2636, Ext. 276

THINKING ABOUT ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS and not sure how to get started? Call today and one of our experienced Sa les Representatives will assist you. We c an help you with a lin e ad or a di splay ad. Let us at SOUTH BAY'S NEIGHBOR NEWS PAPE RS set up an adv ertising program for you. Y ou'll be glad you di d! Call 631-226-2636, ext. 276

THINKING ABOUT ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS and not sure how to get started? Call today and one of our experi enced Sa les Representatives will assist you. We c an help you with a lin e ad or a di splay ad. Let us at SOUTH BAY'S NEIGHBOR NEWS PAPE RS set up an adv ertising program for you. Y ou'll be glad you di d! Call 631-226-2636, Ext. 276

Volunteers Help With Holiday Food Distribution

- On Dec. 17, Copiague School District’s administrators, teachers and board of education members volunteered to distribute food to the local community during the holiday season. The team handed out 200 hams, 200 grocery bags and 150 boxes of dry goods filled with fixings to complete the holiday dinners. The hams were donated by Supply House and Island Harvest provided the boxes of dry goods for distribution. Photos courtesy of Copiague School District

VOLUNTEERS HELP WITH HOLIDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTION

BARNEY

5-7 year old male. Gentle soul. Looking for a family to love.

Beautiful brown Tabby. She has 3 legs, but doesn’t know it. Loves attention

12 year old male. Terrier Mix. Active senior. Full of spunk and mischief. Sweet natured.

DAHLIA 4-5 year old female. Happy and sweet girl who loves to sit right beside you.

HERMAN & LILY

8 year old Lhaso Apso and 5 year old Yorkie mix. Bonded pair. The best of friends.

GIA

8 year old female. Full of life with lots of energy and happiness to share.

PEPPERMINT PATTY

1-2 years old male. Loves going out for walks, playtime and running.

WOBBLES

2 year old male. Pit mix. Affectionate. Handsome boy with a “pawsitive” attitude.

8 year old male. Labrador mix. The perfect companion to have by your side.

EMBER

Sweet and playful female kitten with green eyes and loves to talk.

TONI

Black and white young female. Very sweet with personality.

TINKERBELL

LYRIC & SUSAN Young females. Seeking their forever homes

BROOKHAVEN ANIMAL SHELTER

PEPPERCORN

OLD MAN JENKINS