October 26, 2022 Lindenhurst South

TOMORROW ALWAYS

We are Good Samaritan University Hospital

Here, “University” means so much more. For more than 25 years, we’ve been educating the next generation of physicians in the latest, most innovative medicine, all while providing the most advanced capabilities along with the most compassionate care. Now, our name reflects that commitment to Long Islanders today — and for generations to come.

Learn more at goodsamaritanuniversity.org

Congressman Garbarino Secures Funding For Village

Congressman Andrew Garbarino

recently in Lindenhurst

million

Lindenhurst.

will aid in

curbing

drainage structures.

deterioration of the

a critical issue

CONGRESSMAN GARBARINO SECURES FUNDING FOR VILLAGE -

Pictured here are (left to right): Village Administrator Doug Madlon, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Congressman Andrew Garbarino, Trustee RJ Renna.

Babylon

National Endowment

BACCA (Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts) is pleased to announce that they are receiving a grant of $10,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support the planning, design and execution of an organizational marketing and outreach initiative with the goal of increased community engagement, and a focus on increasing equity and accessibility.

“The National Endowment for the Arts is proud to support organizations across the country, including BACCA. The arts help communities to thrive,” said Maria Rosario Jackson, PhD., chair of the National Endowment for the Arts.

“Meaningful engagement with the arts can have many benefits, from contributing to collective healing and mutual understanding,

strengthening local economies.”

With this support, BACCA will design and distribute new digital and print graphics as well as informational and publicity materials in multiple languages, and host arts programs and provide resources with ASL interpretation and language translation services.

“We are grateful to the NEA for its continued support,” said BACCA Executive Director Liz Mirarchi.“ This grant will allow BACCA to continue to ensure the organization’s programs and arts opportunities are visible and accessible to all members of our local community.”

About BACCA

The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts is a notfor-profit arts organization bringing theater, music,

fine arts and cultural events to the residents of the Town of Babylon, NY. Please visit our website at www.babylonarts.org for a complete listing of our programs and events, or to find information about becoming a member. Email: info@babylonarts. org.

BACCA’s programs are made possible in part with public funds from the National Endowment for the Arts, the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature, the County of Suffolk, County Executive Steven Bellone and the Suffolk County Legislature, the Town of Babylon, Supervisor Rich Schaffer, the Town of Babylon Local Development Corporation (LDC), the Lindenhurst Business Improvement

District, and from membership and private contributions.

About the National Endowment for the Arts Established by Congress in 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the Arts Endowment supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America’s rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America. Visit arts.gov to learn more.

Breast Cancer Hotline Volunteers Sought 4-Session Training

In November

Breast cancer survivors can help others coping with breast cancer by becoming volunteers with the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. The four-day training program will take place on consecutive Tuesdays in November (November 1, 8, 15 and 22) from 10 am to 1 pm on zoom. Attendance at all four sessions is necessary.

This in-depth training includes presentations by nurse navigators and social workers on basic breast cancer education, active listening skills, and tips on engaging the community.

Those who complete the training will

have opportunities to provide support and guidance on the hotline; attend community outreach events to support underserved communities; deliver educational presentations and speaking engagements; assist with local and national press and media; and help with fundraising efforts.

To arrange an interview, contact Nina Foley, Hotline and Volunteer Coordinator, at 516-877-4315; nfoley@adelphi.edu.

To reach the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Cancer Hotline, call 800877-8077. You are not alone.

Dominican Village’s Fall Frenzy

Plans are well underway for Dominican Village’s annual Fall Frenzy Auction (formerly known as the Chinese Auction Extravaganza).

There will be countless raffle baskets with separate raffles for “gold prizes” including flat-screen TVs, designer handbags/wallets, lottery trees, gift cards, and more. The event will also include a wine grab raffle.

Register early for the dinner auction to be held Friday, November 4th from 6:00 – 10:00 p.m. located

on the grounds of Dominican Village in the Helen Butler Hall. The general public is invited to view and submit raffle chances on Thursday, November 3rd, and on the same day of the main event, from 12:00 –4:00 p.m. in the Helen Butler Hall. Winners need not be present.

It takes several months for a group of exceptional volunteers to coordinate, wrap, and record the many baskets for raffles, so we are asking our friends and supporters

for the following new items large baskets, children’s bikes, board games, gift cards, wine, and mystery gifts.

Donation items may be dropped off daily at Dominican Village, 565 Albany Avenue, Amityville, NY. Attn: Community Relations Dept. As we celebrate 30 years of dedicated service to our residents and community, we look forward to seeing you at the event.

Moose Corner

Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 1421 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst, NY 11757

***

All of the Following events are for Members and Qualified Guests. For Members only our Main Dining Hall is available for your Special events, Showers, Weddings, Birthdays, etc.

Contact Brother Sal Dilluvio 1-516-359-5857 for Rental and Catering Information.

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 6:30pm - 8:45 pm

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

***

~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

***

~ Food Drive

To benefit The Mercy Inn Soup Kitchen - they are our Neighbors in need.

Please bring Nonperishable, Non-expired foods to the Social Quarters after 6:00pm or contact Bridgette 631-988-4589 to make pick up arrangements.

You can also bring donations to any of our events, Breakfast, Brunch, Steak Night, Pasta Night etc. Thank you for your support.

***

~Saturday October 29th~ Moose-O-Ween Adults Halloween Party Doors Open at 7:pm Buffet Dinner, Salad, Coffee, Tea & Dessert Live Entertainment & Music

Best and Worst Costume contest!

Cost $25.00 Per Person (Cash Bar) For Information and RSVP

Contact Brother Douglas Madlon (631)831-4195

***

~Sunday October 30th~ Safe Kids Halloween Party

Hosted by The Women of The Moose Sunday 10/30/22

1:00pm - 3:00pm Kids & Adults

*Costumes are optional Children come FREE with a donated can food Item for our food Drive. Adults $5.00pp Includes: Kid friendly hot lunch buffet and beverages. Costumes, Music, Games, Arts & Crafts!

883 South Broadway Lindenhurst

Please contact Dotti Walbroehl 631-987-0190 to reserve seating. Please let us know how many children in your group.

***

~Tuesday November 1st~ WOTM Social Meeting 7:00pm

***

Saturday November 5th

Country Western Night with D.J. Neil Wrangler and Line Dance lessons by Sandy Great Music, Cold Drinks & Kitchen will be open for food. Doors open at 6:30 pm 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst.

***

~Sunday November 6th~ Family Brunch Buffet and Omelet Station

All you can eat Buffet includes: Eggs, Omelet Station, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Pancackes, Sausage Gravy over Biscuits, Fresh Baked Muffins, Toast, Hot Dish, Deli Platters & Trimmings. Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Bloody Marys and Mimosas.

Dining doors are open 10:00am - 12:00Noon $14.00pp - Children

under 12 are 1/2 price for more Information

Contact: Sal Dilluvio (516) 359-5857

~New Member Orientation to follow~

***

~Monday November 7th~ Lodge General Members Meeting 8:00pm.

If you have a Question, Suggestion or Concerns. Please ask to speak with the Board Members on meeting nights, they are here to help you.

Contact The Lodge President Paul LaMartina 1-516-650-8903

***

~Friday November 11th~ Veterans Recognition Dinner

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Contact Sal Dilluvio 516-359-5857 or The Lodge President Paul LaMartina 516-650-8903

***

::SAVE THE DATES:: Tuesday November 15th - WOTM Higher Degree Ceremony Saturday November 19th - Family Breakfast Saturday November 19th - Night at The Races Tuesday November 22nd - Pasta Night

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 Facebook - LOOM1421 (The Official Lodge Page) Check out our NEW website: http://www. mooselodge1421.com

Lindenhurst Moose Lodge Celebrates 70th Anniversary

Lindenhurst Moose Lodge recently celebrated their 70th Anniversary with a formal dinner and ceremonies. On hand to celebrate were Babylon Town Councilman Anthony Manetta, Mayor Michael Lavorata, and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle. During the October 18th Village Board Meeting,

Mayor Lavorata presented a Certificate of Merit to Lindenhurst Moose Lodge President Paul LaMartina in recognition of the Moose Lodge’s on-going hard work and dedication to the Lindenhurst Community. Linda Vanderhoof was also recognized as the 2022 Lindenhurst Moose of the Year.

Mayor Lavorata said, “I hope the Lindenhurst Moose Lodge will long continue their many community service projects here in Lindenhurst, as well as supporting Mooseheart Child City and School in Illinois, and Moosehaven Retirement Community in Florida.

ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION - The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge recently celebrated their 70th Anniversary with a formal dinner and ceremonies. Pictured here are (left to right): Trustee RJ Renna, Lindenhurst Moose Lodge President Paul LaMartina, Trustee Patrick Pichichero, 2022 Lindenhurst Moose of the Year Linda Vanderhoof, Mayor Michael Lavorata, and Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle.

LINDENHURST

External Diploma Program

The External Diploma Program offers adults 21 and over, the opportunity to receive credit for their life experiences, and earn a high school equivalency diploma without the challenge of taking lengthy timed examinations. EDP, is a competency based program for students who are unable to attend classes or who prefer to work at home. Successful candidates for EDP include former ESL students, students who have been out of school for prolonged periods of time, or students who fare better without the structure of tests. This program is an alternative to other programs.

Anyone interested should call Western Suffolk BOCES to meet with a counselor.

Call 631-667-6000, Ext. 327 to register.

Your Vote Is Your Voice

By Lisa Scott President of the League of Women Voters of Suffolk County

As a member of the League of Women Voters (LWV), a 102 year old nonpartisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government, this is my “busy season.” With my LWV colleagues, all volunteers, I speak to groups, answer countless questions, organize and moderate debates, and write articles; all as outreach during election season. Additionally, we encourage all citizens to vote responsibly in every election in which they are eligible, whether that be fire districts, libraries, school districts, local, state or federal. Your vote is your voice and I urge you to use it this Election Day, Tuesday, November 8th. Below is some significant information to keep in mind:

• Be sure you are registered to vote prior to heading to the polls.

• Because of redistricting, mandated by the US Constitution after the (2020) census, some of your district numbers may have changed! You can find your polling place easily on the NYS Board of Elections (BOE) website at www.voterlookup. elections.ny.gov. If you don’t have access to the internet, go to your local public library, where you can find assistance to get on one of their computers. Your information is private.

• You may have applied for an absentee ballot. If you plan to vote this way, the same website allows you to track your ballot to be sure it’s been received and will be counted by your county’s BOE. With a new tracking system now in place, if you have applied for an absentee ballot, but you decide you’d rather vote in person, you will not be able to cast your vote in a machine during early voting or on Election Day. Instead, you’ll be given an “affidavit ballot” and the BOE will check your records

to confirm whether or not your absentee ballot was received. This is to ensure no one’s vote is counted twice.

• This year you’ll be voting for your local member of the House of Representatives, one US Senator, NYS Governor and Lt. Governor and your local member of the NYS Senate and NYS Assembly. In Suffolk County, you’ll also vote for County Comptroller and County Clerk. There may be some local races on the ballot too.

• There is a NYS Environmental Bond proposition on the back of your ballot. If approved, this would allow the NYS Comptroller to issue and sell $4.2million in bonds to be used to fund environmental protection, natural restoration, resiliency, and clean energy projects. This is not a tax, investors buy NYS bonds.

• Suffolk County also has a countywide proposition clarifying the wording of the term limits law and four Suffolk townships have local propositions too. Nassau does not have a county proposition on this year’s ballot.

Please plan ahead; learn about the candidates and know what’s on your ballot. You can visit www.vote411. org, enter your address (no need for your name or personal info) and you will see the offices, candidates, and propositions that will be on the ballot. All candidates were sent questions and given the opportunity to answer them on the site; sometimes candidates refuse to respond, this is indicated. No one ever should be too busy, too disinterested or even too frustrated to vote. Your vote is your hard-earned right, but also your obligation as an American citizen.

Important Contact Information:

Suffolk County Board of Elections: 631-852-4500

Nassau County Board of Elections: 516-571-2411

MBS Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The Lindenhurst Mayor’s Beautification Society recently decorated the old Christmas tree in Monument Plaza on South Wellwood Avenue with pink bows and pink lights to recognize that October

is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle said, “Breast Cancer Awareness Month can feel different for each of us – some celebrate, some quietly observe

the month, some feel grief, and some feel misunderstood. Please, do everything possible to take care of your own health, and to support others.”

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for October is Helen Keller Services

Helen Keller Services (HKS), a nonprofit organization with locations across Long Island and the nation, works with thousands of individuals who are blind, have low vision, are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice.

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices.

make our world a more diverse and vibrant place to work and live,” said Sue Ruzenski, CEO of Helen Keller Services.

Every year, Helen Keller Services spotlights companies that work with the DeafBlind community at its Access-Ability Awards, held in June.

“We recognize leaders who have made it their business to take action and advance accessibility within their companies or organizations and for the people they serve,” said Sue Ruzenski, CEO of Helen Keller Services. “We continue to make progress towards greater accessibility and inclusivity for and among the communities we work with, but there is still a great deal more of work to be done.”

MBS RECOGNIZES BREAST

AWARENESS MONTH - The Lindenhurst Mayor’s Beautification Society recently decorated the old Christmas tree in Monument Plaza on South Wellwood Avenue with pink bows and pink lights to recognize that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Pictured here (from left to right) are “angels”: Deputy Mayor Maryann Weckerle, Angela Rosati, Mayor Michael Lavorata, Dave Schrader, Jessica Conde, Mary Romeo, and Gaye Kienle.

Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC) Birthday Gala Honoring Rich Schaffer

On Wednesday November 2nd the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC) is hosting a Birthday Gala honoring Rich Schaffer, Town of Babylon’s Longest

Serving Supervisor and long time supporter of the BBCC. Dinner, Beer, Wine, Music and Raffles! Tickets are $95 per person and are available on Eventbrite or

call the BBCC office @ 631893-4110. All proceeds will benefit the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition.

Helen Keller Services, located in Port Washington, recently held its 3rd annual National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) event, celebrating The US Department of Labor’s theme, “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation”, recognizing the vital role people with disabilities play in making the nation’s workforce diverse and inclusive.

“Accessibility to job opportunities affects everyone and should be integral to hiring practices, and not just an afterthought,” said Joseph Melillo, National Business & Employment Relations Specialist at Helen Keller Services. “With equal access, people who are blind, have low vision, or are DeafBlind can unlock their inner ability.”

Highlights of the event included a keynote address from Kathy West-Evans, Director of Business Relations, Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR)/ National Employment Team (NET), and experts who spoke about disability inclusion, use of technology and the talents of the DeafBlind community in the workplace.

“The DeafBlind community is just like the rest of us; they simply communicate differently. And like the rest of us, they have unique gifts and talents to share that can

If you would like to get involved with this organization, there are various opportunities to do so! HKS is actively hiring for multiple positions and they’re also accepting new volunteers. Your HKS experience, whether through a paid or volunteer position, will no doubt be rewarding on a personal level. As a volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to make meaningful connections with blind or DeafBlind individuals, helping to enhance their quality of life and to expand their social circles. Additionally, you can donate to HKS anytime on their website.

To learn more about Helen Keller Services, including their employment, volunteer and donation opportunities, please visit their website, www.helenkeller.org.

www.helenkeller.org

THINKING ABOUT ADVERTISING YOUR BUSINESS and not sure how to get

GET YOUR AD NOTICED! Ca

Classifi ed Dept. 631-226-2636 Ext. 276

TO place an ad in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”

A sales representative will be happy to assist you

in the CLASSIFIED section, call 631-226-2636, press “2”

A sales representative will be happy to assist you

“2”

631-226-2636,

be

Advance Care Plans

The United States population is rapidly aging. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), by 2030, the number of Americans aged 65 and older will more than double to 71 million older Americans, comprising

roughly 20 percent of the U.S. population.

With age comes the added burden of dealing with illnesses such as heart failure, dementia and cancer, any one of which can leave you unable to make decisions involving

your care. Unless you have a plan in place, the burden will fall on your family.

Protect your loved ones from having to make life and death decisions on your behalf by developing an advance care plan today.

KiDS NEED MoRE

Charity Drive-In Movie

Join KiDS NEED MoRE for a Charity Drive-In Movie at Costello’s Ace Hardware located at 705 Montauk Hwy., in Copiague, on Saturday, October 29th at 8:30 PM. Featured movie: Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride. Proceeds benefit KiDS

NEED MoRE helping local families coping with lifethreatening illnesses.

Come for a donation of any amount. Donate at the door or reserve your parking spot at: www. kidsneedmore.org/movie

A Weber Genesis II E-210 Liquid Propane

Grill will be raffled off. Donated by the good folks at ACE with local delivery & assembly included. Drawing will be held on Saturday, October 29th at the conclusion of the drive-in movie. You do not have to be present to win.