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School Supplies Donations –Making a Lasting Difference

One of the Women’s Club of Farmingdale’s ongoing programs has been the annual summer donation to St. Kilian’s Outreach (SKO) for the purchase of backpacks and school supplies for Farmingdale School District students in grades K-12. Started by WCF Welfare Chair, Rosemary Emigholz, this year members bought individual gift cards from Walmart and Target totaling $1,050 and presented them to SKO Director, Jeana Lewis, on Tuesday, August 20.

Many public schools struggle to acquire necessary school resources with their allocated state.

Teachers often pull from their own pockets to maintain a fully functional classroom and meet all their students’ needs. Not every family has the financial stability to supply their child with the proper school equipment to succeed. Donations ensure that everyone in the classroom is equipped with the fundamental tools to thrive in school.

The next generation is our future and a school supplies donation invests in the future by improving the resources available to students.

Another on-going WCF program organized by Rosemary Emigholz

are the “Sing-A-Longs” throughout the year commemorating various holidays. These are special treats for the guests at the Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center (FADCC). The songs are old and new favorites, as well as patriotic ones, and everyone joins in. The most recent sing-a-long favored songs celebrating the Labor Day Holiday. The melodious voices included WCF members, members of St. Kilian’s Choir, Mike (Dir. FADCC), and Rita and Tom Padden on instruments.

Submitted by Maria Ortolani, WCF Publicity Chair

Standing L-R: Linda Kreussling, Anna Ievolo, Gayle Garwaithe, Deacon Bill (St. Kilian’s Church), Lynne Cahill; Seated L-R: WCF Pres. Lynda Leone, SKO Director Jeana Lewis, Rosemary Emigholz, Judy Vilas

Sing-A-Long FADCC: WCF Members, St. Kilian’s Choir Members, FADCC Dir. Mike, Rita & Tom Padden

CLUES ACROSS

1. Separate with an instrument

5. State clearly

11. One-time MLB speedster Gordon

14. Broad in scope

15. Lacking social polish

16. Amount of time

17. Frame

19. Automobile

20. Caps

21. High school dances

22. Utilize

23. Checked

CLUES DOWN

1. Brushed

2. Water sprite

3. Ones to look up to

4. Monetary units

5. We all have one

6. Marine invertebrate

7. One who institutes a legal proceeding

8. Outer

9. Parallelograms

10. Uncomfortable feelings

11. Cross to form an X

12. Remove

13. Some pages are dog-__

25. One-sided

27. Having an extreme greed for wealth

31. Potted plants

34. We all have one

35. Lake north of the Kalahari

38. Unidentiﬁed ﬂying object

39. Aging persons

41. Small amount

42. Mother of Perseus

44. Ornamental waist box

45. Ofﬁcials

46. Uncertain

49. A cotton fabric with a satiny ﬁnish

18. Capital of Ukraine

24. A citizen of Denmark

26. Eighth month (abbr.)

28. Hindu queens

29. Acids structurally related to amino acids

30. Rider of Rohan in Tolkien

31. Wet dirt

32. Russian city

33. Observed

36. Irate

37. Travelers need them

39. Musical composition

40. Auction

43. Form of “to be”

51. Extensive, treeless plains

55. Your consciousness of your own identity

56. Consumer advocate Ralph

60. Notable Spanish sports club

61. Body part

62. One’s responsiveness

64. Woman (French)

65. Ready and willing to be taught

66. Muslim ruler title

67. Unhappy

68. Gradually disappeared

69. Able to think clearly

45. Women

47. Inspire with love

48. Think Japanese ankle sock

49. Appears

50. Old World lizard

52. The lead dancer: __ ballerina

53. Protein involved in motion

54. Rosalind Franklin biographer

57. Popular 1920s style art __

58. __ Blyton, children’s author

59. Abnormal breathing

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CSHL & Aboff’s Paints Announce Paint & Donate Campaign

This October, supporting breast cancer research is as easy as buying paint. Throughout the month, for every gallon of premium paint sold at Aboff’s Paint stores and online at aboffs.com, the company will generously donate a portion of the proceeds to support breast cancer research at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL).

The original Aboff’s Paints Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign raised over $10,000 for CSHL breast cancer research in 2012. In

2023, the two Long Island institutions renewed their partnership and raised over $40,000.

“Breast cancer awareness is near and dear to all of us here at Aboff’s,” said Aboff’s Paints owner and CSHL Corporate Advisory Board member Matthew Aboff. “We are delighted to renew our partnership with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory for October 2024 and hope to make this year’s campaign our most successful yet.”

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has been proudly serving Long Island and the New York region for 95 years. The knowledgeable team of paint experts leverage decades of experience, and with 32 convenient locations across Long Island, they’re on hand to accommodate any residential, commercial, or industrial painting project. For more information, contact Shayna Bowles at Aboff’s Paints (sbowles@ aboffs.com; 631-427-2008 ext. 153) or Sarah Kitt at CSHL (kitt@cshl.edu; 516367-6808).

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SATURDAY, OCT. 5th

10:00AM-2:00PM LAPS FOR LOVE WALK

The Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition will be holding their annual Laps for Love Walk at Babylon Town Hall, 200 Sunrise Highway in Lindenhurst. Take a few "laps" around the beautiful lake, enjoy rafﬂes, vendors, entertainment and food trucks!! (Rain Date Sun. Oct. 6th) For more information, call 631-893-4110

10:00AM-3:00PM THRIFT SHOP/YARD SALE

St. John’s Lutheran Church Thrift Shop 42 East John Street in Lindenhurst is hosting a yard sale featuring household items, holiday decor, collectibles, jewelry, and much more. For more information, please call 631-226-1274

10:00AM-3:00PM* UNDER THE TREES ANTIQUE SALE

The Amityville Historical Society is having an Antique Sale. Located in the parking lot of The Lauder Museum 170 Broadway Amityville. Antique Vendors Wanted. Cost is $50 per Spot. Bring Your Own Table. For more information, please call 631-598-1486, Leave Message. *ln Case of rain the event will be held indoors at The Lauder Museum.

11:30AM

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HOLIDAYS

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31st - Halloween

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6:00PM A NIGHT AT THE RACES

The North Lindenhurst Fire Dept. Benevolent Association presents it’s Annual “A Night At The Races” At Fire Headquarters 1630 Straight Path. Doors open at 6:O0pm. Spaghetti and Meatball Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda, Coffee & Dessert Door Prizes,Rafﬂes Tickets $15 Each For more information, and tickets please call John at 631-879-1211

6:00PM

THE SYMPHONY NYC CHORUS

The First Presbyterian Church of Babylon is hosting The Symphony NYC Chorus in the sanctuary located at 79 E. Main Street in Babylon. Admission is free. For more information, please call 631.587.5838

SUNDAY, OCT. 6th

11:30am–12:30PM

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS

St. Patrick’s Episcopal Church invites you to attend the Blessing Of The Animals. Pets of all faiths are welcome!

(In case of rain, this event will be cancelled.) 305 Carll’s Path in Deer Park. The blessing will occur outside the church by the St. Francis statue. For more information, please call 631-242-7530

TUESDAY, OCT. 8th

7:00PM-8:30PM

NIGHT OF ANTIQUES/COLLECTABLES

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet is hosting a free appraisal night of antiques/collectables featuring appraiser Phil Weiss (Antiques Road Show). Bring coins, vintage toys,

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WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9th

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LEGENDS OF COUNTRY MUSIC

Gene Dinapoli presents Legends of Country Music at the Bayway Arts Center located at 265 E. Main Street in East Islip. Get ready for a night of pure country magic with the Legends of Country Music! Get your tickets at www.baywayartscenter.com or call 631 581 2700

7:30PM

AMITYVILLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING

The Amityville Historical Society, is having its Annual Meeting and election of ofﬁcers. It will be held in the Lauder Museum. Mary Cascone Babylon Town Historian will do a presentation on "Beneﬁts of a home or business that agrees to be a part of the Village's historic preservation". For more informaion, please call 631-598-1486

THURSDAY, OCT. 10th

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LINDENHURST HOMEMAKERS GROUP

Join Lindenhurst Evening Homemakers Group at the Amityville Senior Center 48 Cedar Rd. in Amityville. Open to all members & newcomers 18 years old & up. Meetings start at 7pm & new members should arrive 15 min. early. For more information, please call Lisa LeBrie at 516-413-7467

Town Adds 6 Million Baby Clam & Oyster Seeds To Oyster Bay Harbor

Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Town Clerk

Richard LaMarca and Town Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato took to the waters on the Town’s north shore

to deposit the remaining half million of the roughly 6 million clam and oyster seedlings that the Town

planted into Oyster Bay throughout 2024. The Town grows out the seedlings at its Shellfish Hatchery until they mature enough to be transferred into FLUPSY locations and grow-out areas where they

can fully mature.

“Oyster Bay Harbor is one of the crown jewels of Oyster Bay, and we are proud to be doing more than ever before to improve its water quality,” said Supervisor Saladino.

“Programs like these help bolster the local economy while improving water quality. These efforts help preserve the natural beauty of our local waterways for generations to come.”

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Councilman Lou Imbroto, Town Clerk Rich LaMarca and Receiver of Taxes Jeffrey Pravato joined with members of the Town Environmental team to seed the remainder of 6 million oyster and clam seedlings deposited into Oyster Bay Harbor throughout 2024.

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The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is celebrating 100 years. To celebrate this milestone, join us at Connetquot River State Park Preserve on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10:00am to 3:00pm for a familyfriendly event. This celebration will feature various environmental and

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educational booths, children’s arts and crafts, tour the historic Grist Mill and Clubhouse, participate with flyfishing instruction, and more! All activities are free. An $8 vehicle use fee will be in effect. This event is sponsored by the Natural Heritage Trust and the Long Island State Park Region. Contributors include the

Friends of Connetquot, Art Flick Trout Unlimited, Long Island Trout Unlimited, and Idle Hour Fishers.

Connetquot River State Park Preserve is a bit of Long Island the way it used to be. Designated as the first “State Park Preserve” in New York, Connetquot River encourages the long-term protection of our ecological, cultural,

and historic resources. Visitors can enjoy passive activities, such as hiking, birding and nature study. As a nature preserve, bicycling, picnicking and pets are not permitted.

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and

more, which saw a record 84 million visits in 2023. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Join us in celebrating our Centennial throughout 2024, and connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and the OPRHP Blog.

Making Fall Foliage Trips More Enjoyable

Millions of people each year look forward to the magnificent colors on display in autumn. Fall offers irreplaceable views, whether you’re atop a mountain ridge or thick in the folds of a forest. In addition, the crackle of leaves underfoot and the earthy smell of the soil tempts the senses even more. Some advance planning can help make

fall foliage trips that much more enjoyable and aweinspiring.

PEAK VIEWING TIMES

Areas of the northernmost latitude will start to show color earlier than more southern areas. Generally, the leaf-viewing season begins in late September and runs through early November for much of North America. Peak times

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Anywhere with deciduous trees provides the opportunity to witness blazing autumn color.

During leaf-peeping season, travelers can go coast to coast and see awesome vistas. Some regions are particularly known for their leaf displays. New York’s Catskill and Adirondack regions are prime spots for visitors in the autumn. The travel resource Frommer’s offers more leaf-peeping locales to visit.

PACK THE RIGHT GEAR

While most people are not without a smartphone that can capture amazing high-resolution imagery, serious leaf photographers may want to take out their prized camera equipment for leaf-peeping excursions. Also bring along a map or a GPS-enabled device so you can explore back roads and areas off the beaten path more readily.

of Grass: Long Island’s Salt Marshes, Program October 8

On Tuesday, October 8, at 7:30 PM Author Betsy McCully will present Sea of Grass: Long Island’s Salt Marshes, a slideillustrated talk on our once vast salt marshes. The presentation will be at the Freeport Memorial Library, 144 W. Merrick Road (at S. Ocean Avenue).

Her latest book, At the Glacier’s Edge: A Natural History of Long Island from the Narrows to Montauk Point, explores our natural world through her eyes as a longtime resident. She tells the story of how Long island was formed at the end of the last ice age, how the Island’s diverse

habitats evolved, and the efforts of environmental activists to restore what humans have degraded.

McCully is a retired professor at Kingsborough College of CUNY. Her first book, City at Water’s Edge: A natural History of New York, recounts a timeline that extends backward half a

billion years, discussing the depths of Manhattan’s geological history. This South Shore Audubon Society Meeting is open to the public. For more info on the program or to contact South Shore Audubon Society, go to www. SSAudubon.org.

Bird Walk at Point Lookout Town Park and Lido Preserve October 6

Join the South Shore Audubon Society on a bird walk on Sunday, October 6, starting at 9 AM, at Point Lookout Town Park; and afterwards at the Lido Beach Passive Nature Area . The group will meet in the southeast corner of the large parking lot on the south side of Point Lookout Town Park and will walk east along the

beach toward Jones Inlet.

After the beach walk, we will return to the parking lot, and drive west on Lido Boulevard to Lido Beach Passive Nature Preserve to walk through the bay marsh. The Preserve is on the north side of Lido Boulevard.

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. Rain will cancel the bird walk. To register, text your name and contact information to Joe Landesberg at 516 4679498. For more information, log onto www.ssaudubon. org.