January 25, 2023 Deer Park

Bird Walk

At Point Lookout

Town Park And Lido Preserve

Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk on Sunday, January 29, starting at 9 AM, at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve afterwards.

The group will meet in the southeast corner of the large parking lot on the south side of the park. We will walk east along the beach toward Jones Inlet. After returning to the parking lot, we will drive west on Lido Boulevard to Lido Beach Passive Nature Preserve on the north side of Lido Boulevard.

Rain or snow will cancel the bird walk.

All are welcome. Walk leaders and other birders and nature enthusiasts will be happy to share their knowledge and experience with you. The bird walk is free of charge. Bring binoculars .

To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg at 516 467-9498.We follow Covid protocols in effect at the time of walk.

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

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for January is Pal-O-Mine Equestrian

From its inception in 1995, Pal-OMine Equestrian has o ered unprecedented equine assistance programs to individuals with disabilities and other vulnerable populations. Today, as a leader in the industry, this non-profit organization continues to foster growth, learning and healing in 400 students weekly through the power of the horse.

To continue to empower, educate and enrich the community around us, Pal-O-Mine Equestrian has embarked on an Expansion Campaign. This “Race We Will Win” campaign will provide their organization with building renovations, new paddocks and other essentials for their herd, along with additional tools to further enhance their programs.

Looking to get involved? The organization will be o ering various events throughout 2023, some of which are noted below.

•February 15th - 3 month Virtual Hay Drive Fundraiser begins

•May 3rd through May 7th - Annual J-STEP Spring Craft Fair

•May 4th - Stable Spirits Art Show and Auction

Additionally, they are actively looking for new volunteers that are willing to lend a helping hand. “Volunteers are the backbone of PalO-Mine,” said Lisa. “Our mission would not be fulfilled and our work would not be possible without the dedication and e orts of our volunteer team where there is one goal…to facilitate growth, learning and healing through the use of our equine partners in an emotionally and physically safe environment.”

Volunteers at Pal-O-Mine Equestrian can help in the following ways:

•Side-walk in riding lessons

•Groom and walk mini horses and donkeys, as well as care for chickens

•Assist with barn chores, such as cleaning tack and mucking stalls

•Attend and assist with their events

•Help with property enhancement and landscaping

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Assist with special projects

•Fundraising

Whether you’re looking for a career in a related field or are just a local resident that’s looking to give back, you can donate your time as a volunteer. They also allow groups to volunteer together, which is a great team-building e ort.

All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age, attend a volunteer orientation (orientations are held every month) and complete a minimum of 8 hours of training. “We want to make sure all our volunteers are fully trained and feel ready to be a part of our team. We appreciate each and every person who gives their time and believes in our mission.”

To learn more about volunteering, please contact their Volunteer Coordinator, Andrea Casey at acasey@ pal-o-mine.org or 631.348.1389. For more information on all that Pal-O-Mine Equestrian o ers, visit www.pal-o-mine. org.

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Delilah The Dog Gives Deer Park Students A Chance To

Healthy Ideas

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DELILAH THE DOG GIVES STUDENTS A CHANCE TO GIVE BACK

- Several classes at Deer Park’s John F. Kennedy Intermediate School recently joined forces to give back to the community, sponsoring a dog named Delilah from the Babylon Animal Shelter. Together, the students collected items that the shelter needed and learned about the importance of giving back during the holiday season. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District

Four High School Student-Athletes Attend Leadership Conference

Accompanied by District Administrator for Athletics, Physical Education, Health and Recreation Dominick Fontana and physical education teacher Brian Tower, four Deer Park High School students – seniors Samuel Adolphe and Kayley Eising, and juniors Joel Nash and Katia Papailler – recently participated in a student-athlete leadership conference at Center Moriches High School.

Over 300 student-athletes from 57 high schools were represented at the event.

The conference focused on a number of topics including leadership in sports, the dangers of social media, student-athlete mental health and college expectations, and featured guest speakers such as former Major League Baseball player Frank Catalanotto, MLB sports agent Mark Leinweaver and

numerous college athletes from Long Island. The conference also provided valuable opportunities for Deer Park’s student leaders to interact with their peers and build their individual leadership skills.

“The goal here was to help our student-athletes build their leadership skills and become future leaders,” Tower said.

STUDENT-ATHLETE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - Four Deer Park High School students – seniors Samuel Adolphe and Kayley Eising, and juniors Joel Nash and Katia Papailler – participated in a student-athlete leadership conference at Center Moriches High School. Photo courtesy of Deer Park School District

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Insurance Tips And Information

Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber

Review Your Home Coverage

Have you reviewed your insurance coverage this year? Within the past five years? Unfortunately, most people’s eyes glaze over when offered the chance to review their coverage. “Everything is fine,” they instinctively say, stalwart in their effort to not-be-sold anything. The problem is our lives are dynamic and everchanging. We must alter our coverage to fit our everchanging physiques.

In the consumer focused, internet age, we can choose the coverage we want. Seldom, however, do our needs remain

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the same from year to year. We often need a professional to guide us to purchase what we want, whether we know what

we want or not.

Have building codes changed since you purchased your home? Did you ask about Code Coverage? Do you know what Code Coverage provides? Is your personal property insured against loss or theft? How about if it’s away from home? What happens if you list your house on Air BNB? Or rent a room or floor to a tenant? Are you covered for their lost possessions? Are you covered if you are sued by them?

Call your agent and talk about changes in your life. Review your coverage considering how you live.

Take Heart With Tea

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but a recent study found drinking tea might keep the cardiologist at bay. The USDA reported that men and women who drank black tea for three weeks reduced their total and

bad cholesterol (LDL) levels by an average of 7.5 percent.

Researchers concluded that drinking tea may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.

Antioxidants called flavonoids, found in both green and black teas, are thought to be potent

weapons in the fight against heart disease.

That news may be especially important for women, given that heart disease kills more women than all forms of cancer combined including breast cancer.