October 30, 2024 Farmingdale South by Long Island Media Group

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A LASTING TRIBUTE

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino proclaimed October 8 as “Beatrice Ferrari Day” and “Gina Pellettiere Day” in the Town of Oyster Bay.

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A Lasting Tribute Farmingdale Honors Educators With Heartfelt Street Renaming Ceremony

The Farmingdale School District, in collaboration with the Town of Oyster Bay, held a special street renaming ceremony on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. This event honored the late Farmingdale educators Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice “Bea” Ferrari, who tragically passed away on September 21, 2023, when a charter bus carrying 40 members of the Farmingdale High School marching band overturned on Interstate 84 in Orange County on their way to a band camp in Pennsylvania.

The ceremony at Farmingdale High School was presided over by Superintendent of Schools Paul Defendini.

It featured performances by the Farmingdale High School Marching Band performances, Dalerettes, and Daler Guard.

Attendees included Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, and Oyster Bay Town Board members. New York State Senator Steve Rhoads, Nassau County Legislator John Ferretti Jr., Assemblyman Jake Blumencranz, and John Mikulin were present. Representing Governor Kathy Hochul’s office was Stevens Martinez, Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs.

“The impact that they have left behind has shaped

the lives of thousands, and it is for this reason that we join here to commemorate the lives of our two angels,” said Farmingdale Superintendent of Schools Paul Defendini. “Their names and, in turn, their lives will be forever remembered as we travel in and around the area of Farmingdale High School, a place they both called home for most of their lives.”

The Farmingdale and South Farmingdale Fire Departments presented the honor guard, while the Junior Brigade led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Dalers Marching Band performed the National Anthem, and Rev. George

Oppong Afriyie from St. Kilian Parish delivered the invocation and blessed the street signs.

Following remarks from Honorable Joseph Saladino and Honorable Bruce A. Blakeman, the families of Beatrice Ferrari and Gina Pellettiere shared heartfelt messages. Gina’s mother, Diane, and her brother, Danny, inspired others to chase their passions, set goals, and cherish time with family.

Bea’s daughters, Angela Aldiere and Dina Lopresto, reminisced about treasured moments with their mother and her enthusiasm for the annual Farmingdale traditions, including the upcoming Halloween

Parade at Farmingdale High School that passes right by her home. The families expressed profound gratitude to the Farmingdale community for supporting them through this challenging time. They hope these street signs will serve as a beacon for future generations, encouraging them to honor their loved ones and pursue their dreams.

After the speeches, the street signs were unveiled by Bea’s grandson, Luke Aldiere, a senior at Farmingdale High School and a marching band member. Gina’s son, Joseph, revealed her sign with help from her

brothers, Anthony and Danny.

“These two amazing women were true role models and the inspiration for what our futures will bring,” said Supervisor Joseph Saladino. “They represented the gold standard of service and were the heart and soul of the band. They were, and always will be, true Dalers.”

As students, faculty, residents, and visitors pass by 10th and 11th Streets along Woodward Parkway, they will forever remember two educators who gave their all—instilling knowledge, determination, curiosity, dedication, love, and hope in the lives of those they taught.

Farmingdale High School’s marching band performs during October 8th’s Street Dedication Ceremony. Photos courtesy of the Farmingdale School District

Beatrice Ferrari’s family and local politicians proudly display street signs that commemorate her legacy.

Gina Pellettiere’s family proudly reveals her street sign to enthusiastic applause.

Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joseph Saladino proclaimed October 8 as “Beatrice Ferrari Day” and “Gina Pellettiere Day” in the Town of Oyster Bay.

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2:30PM-6:30 PM PUMPKIN PATCH

A Giant Pumpkin Patch at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, in Smithtown. Many unique and regular pumpkins, all sizes. for more informtion, please see website: https://www.sthomasofcanterbury. net, or call 631-265-4520.

SATURDAY, NOV. 2nd

10:00AM-4:00PM

CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR

AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary 18 will be having a craft and vendor fair. 50/50 ~ Raffes ~ Cake Sale. Admission is Free ~INSIDE EVENT~ Amvets Post #18, 141 Carleton Ave. in East Islip. For more information or to request a space please contact: Gloria Morck 631-277-9842, cell 516-885-1410 email gcm42@aol.com

SATURDAY, NOV. 2nd

12:00AM-5:00PM

SUNDAY, NOV. 3rd

9:00AM-3:45PM LONG ISLAND

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

Starkie Bros. Garden Center , 721 Main Street in Farmingdale will again be the site of the Long Island Chrysanthemum Show. Awards presentation will begin at 3:45 pm. Some blooms will be available to the public for a small donation to the Long Island Chrysanthemum Society. For more information, please visit: www.limums.org, or call John Capobianco 516-263-2717

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11th - Veterans Day

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SATURDAY, NOV. 9th

10:00AM-3:00PM

VETERAN'S BENEFITS SYMPOSIUM

Sgt . John Sardiello Post 1634 of the American Legion, 10 Bruce Street in West Babylon. Breakfast & Lunch Served. Open to all veterans and/or their families seeking information and services. Need Information, call 631-669-3931, secretary.post1634@ gmail.com

SUNDAY, NOV. 10th

9:00AM-2:00PM

OPERATION ENDURING CARE BENEFIT CAR SHOW

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Car Club and American legion Post 1244 Greenlawn - Remembering our Veterans. Walt Whitman High School 301 West Hills Road in Huntington Station. They are collecting donations to beneﬁt in-patients and Community living Centers at the Northport V.A. Hospital, United Beacon House shelter and other transition and rehabilitation programs. For more info contact: Hank 516-650-9095 or Charlie 917-337-2234

SATURDAY, NOV. 16th

9:00AM-11:00AM

SANTAPOGUE CREEK

DEFENDER CLEAN UP Santapogue Creek Defender Clean Up/West Babylon in collaboration with Babylon Rotary. Meet up is in old K-mart parking lot, Montauk Highway (across from Aldi). Gloves and bags to be provided. Please wear weather appropriate clothing. Volunteer here https:// savethegreatsouthbay.org/ volunteer/

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WANTAGH KIWANIS FOOD DRIVE HUNGER affects people in EVERY community of ALL ages throughout the YEAR. Please join us at the King Kullen on Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. Locally Beneﬁtting: St. Francis Food Pantry & St. Jude Episcopal Food Pantry - Wantagh. For more information, please call Marlena Schein 516-297-2772

Girl Scouts Of Nassau County Kicks Off Their Mags&Munchies Program By Embracing Possibility

Mags&Munchies Helps Girl Scouts Become Entrepreneurs While Giving Back To Their Communities

Girl Scouts across Nassau County are getting ready to embrace their entrepreneurial spirit with their eagerly anticipated –Mags&Munchies Fall Product Program, running through November 3. This year’s Mags&Munchies program is all about “Embracing Possibility”, inspiring Girl Scouts to dream big and set high goals – all while raising money to help to fund their Girl Scout troop adventures.

“Mags&Munchies empowers our Girl Scouts to make a meaningful impact in their community while earning funds for their troop and hone important business and leadership skills,” said Randell Bynum, chief executive officer of Girl Scouts of Nassau County. “Engaging in both traditional and online sales, girls embody the spirit of entrepreneurial leadership, all while generating funds to

support their troop activities.”

The Mags&Munchies program is an exciting adventure for Girl Scouts of all ages. Through inperson and online sales, Girl Scouts will harness the power of entrepreneurship by practicing the five key leadership lessons, including goal setting, decision making, people skills, money management and business ethics.

New to this year’s snack lineup is the vanilla flavored honey roasted pecans, featuring a vanilla honey glaze over crunchy salted pecans. With just the right balance of sweet and savory, these crunchy treats as well as many other nut, snack and candy items will be available to order both online and in person. Customers can also explore a wide selection of magazines, with options to subscribe or renew subscriptions, as well

as an assortment of stationary and tumbler items, all while supporting their favorite Girl Scout troop.

Continuing their commitment to help others, Mags&Munchies’ Care to Share program allows Girl Scouts and their customers to support Island Harvest’s mission to end hunger on Long Island. When making their Mags&Munchies purchase, customers can also choose to contribute to “Care to Share,” sending nuts and snacks to local food pantries through Island Harvest. For more information about Girl Scouts of Nassau County and the many events they hold throughout the year, visit gsnc.org.

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Newspapers have helped shape the world for decades, serving as invaluable resources that highlight both national and local news, retail information, cultural events, and much more. Although several newspapers now offer online versions of their publications, many readers remain partial to print versions. Those who purchase printed newspapers daily or subscribe to home delivery should consider recycling the papers to protect the planet. According to the environmental resource EarthEcho International, recycling a single run of the Sunday issue of The New York Times - or a comparable paper’s Sunday edition - would save 75,000 trees.

Women’s Club Of Farmingdale Recipient Of Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center Donation

At the Women’s Club of Farmingdale (WCF) General Meeting on October 3, 2024, Farmingdale Adult Day Care Center (FADCC) Director Michael J. Gray presented a generous donation to the club. The donation thanked the club women for their incredible kindness and dedication to the center’s many day care activities. Accepting the donation for the club was Welfare Chair Rosemary Emigholz, who has been a Day Care volunteer for many years. The FADCC has been serving the community for over 25 years, striving to provide a safe, fun and loving environment for your loved ones.

At the meeting, the club’s Operating Budget was approved. Upcoming events and fundraising were also discussed. Thank you to the Luncheon Committee, chaired by Anna Ievolo and members Dolores Cianciabella, Rosemary Emigholz, Linda Hayes and Annamaria Villani, who served coffee, tea and homemade desserts.

The Farmingdale

Columbus Day Street Fair was held on Saturday, October 12. WCF 2nd VP Debbie Podolski held a bake and jewelry sale as the 1st fundraiser for the club year. Tables of homemade baked goods, including breads, cakes, cookies, muffins and cupcakes were set up alongside a variety of costume jewelry- necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

Special thanks to Olivia,

Club President Lynda Leone’s granddaughter, for all her help. The Women’s Club of Farmingdale, a local philanthropic organization, is always interested in welcoming new members. For more information, please email: lodaromanelli@ gmail.com. #IAMGFWC

Submitted by Maria Ortolani, WCF Publicity Chair

FADCC Dir. Michael J. Gray and Rosemary Emigholz

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Academic Performance Can Be Affected By Eyesight

Many variables affect students’ academic performance. These include a willingness to learn, students’ attentiveness, having a great teacher, and kids’ commitment to studying and doing homework. One component of academic performance can be easily overlooked: eyesight.

The M.M. Joshi Eye Institute in India says vision problems in children can affect studies

and restrict students’ academic development. Academic performance is directly linked to the ability to see clearly, as vision affects reading, writing, comprehension, and classroom participation. Clarendon Vision Development Center of Illinois advises that a substantial part of a child’s education is acquired through visual processing. When that vision is impaired, it can

hinder the ability to learn and absorb information effectively.

Impaired eyesight may cause students to struggle and fall behind. This ultimately can lead to a lack of engagement in classwork and ultimately make them consider giving up, particularly when a student is unaware that it is eyesight and not another factor affecting their ability to learn. Furthermore, poor grades may cause parents to mistakenly conclude a child has a learning disability or is slacking off. The relationship between eyesight and education underscores the significance of routine eye exams. Intervention can help prevent poor academic performance. Infants often get their first comprehensive eye exams around zero to six months of age. By age three, children should have a second eye exam, says Medical Optometry America. Around age five or six, children should receive a third comprehensive eye exam, just before entering school.

Town Partners With Community Group To Collect Peanut Butter

Residents Invited To ‘Spread The Love’ To Help Stock Local Food Pantries

Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and Councilman Tom Hand announce that the Town will partner with the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club to host a Peanut Butter Collection Drive. Residents are invited to donate new, unopened and sealed peanut butter to help replenish local food pantries and support families in need. Drop-off containers are located at Town Halls North and South, as well as at the Town Ice Skating Center. Alternative butters, including sun butters, almond butters and cookie butters, as well as jelly, are also accepted.

“We are proud to partner with this great organization to help ‘spread the love’ and stock local food pantry shelves with this very popular product,” said Supervisor Saladino. “Peanut butter has a long shelf life, provides many nutrients and doesn’t require refrigeration, making it among the most highly requested items from local food banks. We thank the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club for again putting our local communities first with another wonderful initiative to help others.”

The Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club mission is to provide and encourage involvement in education, charitable and social programs for the men of local communities, and to support the local and wider community with activities and contributions.

“The Massapequa-Farmingdale Men’s Club has been assisting local foodbanks for more than five years, and we’re supporting their efforts by helping to collect

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food, fill shelves and feed the hungry,” said Councilman Hand.

The Peanut Butter Collection Drive will run through November 15th. Drop off bins are located during regular business hours at Town Hall North (54 Audrey Ave, Oyster Bay), Town Hall South (977 Hicksville Road, Massapequa) and the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center (1001 Stewart Ave, Bethpage).

“Our organization has worked to help the local and greater community for several years, and we are thrilled to once again partner with the Town of Oyster Bay to supply this much-needed item to local food pantries,” said Tom Sabellico, president and founder of the Men’s Club. “We’ve run many successful food drive and have found over the years that local food banks like peanut butter thanks to it being easy to use, it keeps a long time, provides a variety of nutrients, is high in protection and is enjoyed by all age groups.”

For more information about the Massapequa Farmingdale Men’s Club and their mission, visit www. massapequafarmingdalemensclub.com. For more information about the Peanut Butter Collection Drive and other Town programs, visit the Town’s website at www.oysterbaytown.com or call (516) 624-6380.

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