March 29, 2023 North Babylon

Ham

*4-5lb. avg. All meat comes raw, must be cooked.

Vegetable

(Choose two quarter trays)

• Sauteéd Broccoli Garlic Oil

• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• String Bean Casserole

• String Bean Almondine

• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Candied Sweet Potatoes

Dessert

(Choose one)

• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl

• Homemade Apple Pie (10 inch)

• Imported Italian Colomba

Orders must be placed by April 5th at 12pm for Pickup on April 8th. Closed Easter Sunday. Both packages include dinner rolls, gravy or ham glaze, pasta

Antipasto

(Choose one)

• Traditional Antipasto Platter

• Mozzarella Caprese Platter Salad

(Choose one)

• Crispy Green Garden Salad

• Traditional Caesar Salad

• Baby Spinach & Goat Cheese with Fresh Berries

First Course (Choose one)

• Traditional Meat or Cheese Lasagna

• Traditional Baked Ziti

• Penne alla Vodka

• Manicotti

• Stuffed Shells

Main Course (Choose one)

• American Spring Leg of Lamb

• Black Angus Filet Mignon Roast

• All Natural Hormone Free Stuffed Pork Roast

• Boar’s Head Brown Sugar, Sweet Sliced Holiday Ham

Vegetable

(Choose two half trays)

• Sauteéd Broccoli Garlic Oil

• Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes

• Creamy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

• String Bean Casserole

• String Bean Casserole

• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts

• Candied Sweet Potatoes

Dessert (Choose two half trays))

• Assorted Fresh Fruit Bowl

• Fresh Baked Italian Cookie Tray (2 lbs.)

• Imported Italian Colomba

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for March is Canine Companions®

Canine Companions is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people by providing highly trained service dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships. They proudly o er their support services free of charge to recipients.

Their Northeast Region (Long Island Chapter) is located right in Medford, however they have six regions across the country and serve all 50 states.

Gather your friends, family and dogs for a day of fun because DogFest is coming!

DogFest is a high-energy, dynamic event for dog lovers and Canine Companions supporters alike. This community event celebrates the human-canine bond and the incredible joy dogs bring to the lives of many every day. While egaging new friends, volunteers, supporters and donors, DogFest raises money and awareness of the non-profit’s mission. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, September 23 at Marjorie R. Post Community Park in Massapequa Park from 11AM-2PM and don’t forget, September is National

Service Dog Month, so it’s the perfect time to come together and support the mission of Canine Companions.

media coverage/advertising space, American Sign Language interpretation or anything else that may help this event run smoothly, it would be greatly appreciated by everyone at Canine Companions!

Volunteer On Event Day: Helping on the day of the event is a very fun way to engage your business, organization or yourself in the community! There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, and they’d love to have you help out.

This event o ers visitors a fun day of dog-related games, inspiring speakers, activities for kids, service dog demonstrations and more. Looking to make a di erence? There are many ways you can support DogFest and Canine Companions:

Fundraising: There is no entry fee to the event, however fundraising is encouraged! There is a goal of $65,000, and all monies raised will directly benefit the organization.

Sponsorships: Ranging from $250 to $15,000+, you will benefit from increased exposure through the variety of sponsorship benefits o ered.

Provide In-Kind Resources: If you can share rental equipment,

For more information, please visit www.canine.org/dogfest, email dogfest@canine.org or call 631.561.0200.

If your non-profit would like to be featured in this column, please email noellelambert@longislandmediagroup.com for consideration.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION OF THE NORTH BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT COUNTY OF SUFFOLK, NEW YORK

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a Public Budget Hearing before the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District, Suffolk County, New York will be held in the auditorium of the North Babylon High School, located at 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, New York, in said District on Tuesday, May 09, 2023, at 7:00 pm, prevailing time, for the transaction of business as authorized by the Education Law, including the following items:

1. To present to the voters a detailed statement (proposed budget) of the amount of money which will be required for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

2. To discuss all the items hereinafter set forth to be voted upon by voting machines at the Budget Vote and Election to be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023

3. To transact such other business as may properly come before the meeting pursuant to Education Law of the State of New York and acts amendatory thereto.

A copy of the proposed budget shall be made available, upon request, to residents of the school district beginning Tuesday, May 2, 2023, during business hours, at the Office of District Clerk, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703, at each schoolhouse in the District, and at the North Babylon Public Library, during its regular business hours.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the annual budget vote and election will be held on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm, prevailing time, in the four (4) Election Districts, Belmont Elementary School, Marion G. Vedder Elementary School, Parliament Place Elementary School and Woods Road Elementary School, as further described herein below, at which time the polls will be opened to vote by voting machine upon the following items:

1. To adopt the annual budget of the School District for the fiscal year 2023-2024 and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the District.

To elect THREE (3) members of the Board of Education

for three (3) year terms commencing July 1, 2023 and expiring on June 30, 2026.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required to fund the School District’s budget for 20232024, exclusive of public monies, may be obtained by any resident of the District between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm beginning Tuesday, May 2, 2023, except Saturday, Sunday or holidays, at the Central Administration Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, the offices of each schoolhouse in the District, and on the website maintained by the District,

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to Chapter 258 of the Laws of 2008, Section 495 was added to the Real Property Tax Law, and requires the School District to attach to its proposed budget an exemption report. Said exemption report, which will also become part of the final budget, will show how much of the total assessed value on the final assessment roll used in the budgetary process is exempt from taxation, list every type of exemption granted, identified by statutory authority, and show:

(a) the cumulative impact of each type of exemption expressed either as a dollar amount of assessed value or as a percentage of the total assessed value on the roll;

(b) the cumulative amount expected to be received from recipients of each type of exemption as payments in lieu of taxes or other payments for municipal services; and

(c) the cumulative impact of all exemptions granted. The exemption report shall be posted on any bulletin board maintained by the District for public notices and on any website maintained by the District.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that petitions nominating candidates for the office of member of the Board of Education shall be filed with the Clerk of North Babylon School District Administrative Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, not later than Monday, April 17, 2023, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, prevailing time. Vacancies on the Board of Education are not considered separate, specific offices; candidates run at large. Nominating petitions shall not describe any specific vacancy upon the Board for which the candidate is nominated. The nominating petition must be directed to the District Clerk

and must be signed by at least 27 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 2% of the number of voters who voted in the 2022 annual election); must state the name and residence of each signer, and, must state the name and residence of the candidate.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that personal registration of voters is required either pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law or pursuant to Article 5 of the Election Law. If a voter has heretofore registered pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law in the North Babylon Union Free School District and has voted at an annual or special district meeting within the last four (4) calendar years, he or she is eligible to vote at this election. If a voter is registered and eligible to vote under Article 5 of the Election law, he or she is also eligible to vote at this election. All other persons who wish to vote must register.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that voters may register to vote on any school day not less than five (5) days preceding the Election and Budget Vote at the District Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm prevailing time, at which time any person will be entitled to have their name placed on such registers, provided that he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of the Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at such election for which the register is prepared. The register so prepared pursuant to §2014 of the Education Law will be filed in the Office of the Clerk of the School District in the District Office, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District beginning on May 11, 2023, between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, prevailing time, on weekdays, and each day prior to the day set for the election, except Sunday, and by advance appointment on Saturday May 13, 2023 and at the polling places on the day of the vote.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the North Babylon Union Free School District by requesting and returning a registration application to the District Clerk in person, by mail to North Babylon Union Free School District, Administrative Offices, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703, by email to districtclerk@

northbabylonschools.net or fax sent to 631-321-3295. The request for the registration application may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the registration application by either mail, fax or email. Military voter registration application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 pm on April 20, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that military voters who are qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District may request an application for a military ballot from the District Clerk in person, by mail to 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703, by email to districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net or fax sent to 631-321-3295. In such a request, the military voter may indicate their preference for receiving the application by mail, fax or email. A military voter must return the original military ballot application by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703. In order for a military voter to be issued a military ballot, a valid military ballot application must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 20, 2023. Military ballot applications received in accordance with the foregoing will be processed in the same manner as a non-military ballot application under Section 2018-a of the Education Law. The application for a military ballot may include the military voter’s preference for receipt of the military ballot by mail, fax, or email.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, a military voter’s original military ballot must be returned by mail or in person to the office of the District Clerk at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703. Military ballots shall be canvassed if they are received by the District Clerk before the close of polls on May 16, 2023 showing a cancellation mark of the United States Postal Service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States Government; or received not later than 5:00 pm on May 16, 2023 and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is ascertained to be not later than the day before the election.

AND FURTHER NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to §2014 of the Education law of the State of New York, the

Board of Registration will meet on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, between the hours of 7:00 am and 9:00 pm, prevailing time, at each of the four (4) election districts to prepare the Register of the School District to be used at the Budget Vote and Election to be held in 2024, and any special district meetings that may be held after the preparation of said Register, at which time any person will be entitled to have his or her name placed on such Register provided that at such meeting of said Board of Registration he or she is known or proven to the satisfaction of such Board of Registration to be then or thereafter entitled to vote at the school election for which said Register is prepared, or any special district meeting held after Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, those applications for absentee ballots will be obtainable during school business hours from the District Clerk beginning April 17, 2023. In accordance with Education Law §2018-a, completed applications may not be received by the District Clerk earlier than April 17, 2023, and must be received by the District Clerk at least seven (7) days before the election if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter, or the day before the election, if the ballot is to be delivered personally to the voter or to the agent named in the absentee ballot application. Absentee ballots must be received by the District Clerk not later than 5:00 p.m., prevailing time, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

A list of persons to whom absentee ballots are issued will be available for inspection to qualified voters of the District in the office of the District Clerk on and after Thursday, May 11, 2023, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm on weekdays prior to the day set for the annual election and on May 16, 2023, the day set for the election. Any qualified voter then present in the polling place, upon examination of such list, may file a written challenge of the qualifications as a voter of any person whose name appears on such list, stating the reasons for such challenge. Any such written challenge shall be transmitted by the District Clerk or a designee of the Board of Education to the inspectors of election on election day.

AND

accordance with §2035 of the Education Law, any referenda or propositions to amend the budget, or otherwise to be submitted for voting at said election, must be filed with the Clerk of the Board of Education at the office of the District Clerk, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, 11703, on or before April 17, 2023 at 4:00 pm, prevailing time, to allow sufficient time to permit notice of the proposition to be included with the Notice of the Public Hearing, Budget Vote and Election as required by Section 2004 of the Education Law; must be typed or printed in the English language; must be directed to the Clerk of the School District; must be signed by at least 73 qualified voters of the District (representing the greater of 25 qualified voters or 5% of the number of voters who voted in the previous annual election); and must legibly state the name of each signer. However, the School Board will not entertain any petition to place before the voters any proposition the purpose of which is not within the powers of the voters to determine, which is unlawful or any proposition which fails to include a specific appropriation where the expenditure of monies is required by the proposition, or where other valid reason exists for excluding the proposition from the ballot.

SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS

AND FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Election Districts have been established in the School District. The boundaries of the Election Districts, as adopted by resolution of the Board of Education, and the place in each election district for voting shall be as follows:

Election District No. 1 - Marion G. Vedder Elementary School - consists of the area bounded on the north by the Southern State Parkway, on the east by the easterly boundary line of the “The School District”, and on the south by the southerly boundary line of “The School District”, on the west by the westerly boundary line of property of the State of New York as same winds and turns from the Village line of the Village of Babylon northerly to Southern State Parkway. The voting place for this election district shall be at the Marion G. Vedder Elementary School, Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, New York.

FURTHER NOTICE

IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a rule adopted by the Board of Education in

Election District No. 2Parliament Place Elementary School - consists of the area bounded on the north by the northerly line of “The School District”, on the east by the

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easterly line of “The School District”, on the south by the Southern State Parkway, and on the west by the easterly side of Deer Park Avenue. The voting place for this election district shall be at the Parliament Place Elementary School, Parliament Place, North Babylon, New York.

Election District No. 3 - Woods Road Elementary Schoolconsists of the area bounded on the north by the northerly line of “The School District”, on the east by the westerly side of Deer Park Avenue, on the south by the Southern State Parkway, and on the west by the easterly side of Belmont Avenue. The voting place for this election district shall be at the Woods Road Elementary School, Woods Road, North Babylon, New York

Election District No. 4Belmont Elementary Schoolconsists of the area bounded on the north by the northerly line of “The School District”, on the east by the westerly side of Belmont Avenue and the westerly boundary line of property of the State of New York, as same winds and turns from Belmont Lake State Park southerly to the southerly line of “The School District” and on the south by the southerly line of “The School District” and on the west by the westerly line of “The School District”. The voting place for this election district will be at the Belmont Elementary School, Barnum Street, North Babylon, New York.

Dated: March 29, 2023 North Babylon, New York

By Order of the BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE NORTH BABYLON UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT

VERONICA M. GREENER DISTRICT CLERK

AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA, VOTO DE PRESUPUESTO Y ELECCIÓN DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR DE NORTH BABYLON CONDADO DE SUFFOLK, NUEVA YORK

POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA que se llevará a cabo una Audiencia sobre el Presupuesto Público ante los votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de North Babylon, Condado de Suffolk, Nueva York, en el auditorio de North Babylon High School, ubicado en 1 Phelps Lane, North Babylon, Nueva York, en dicho Distrito el martes, 09 de mayo de 2023, a las 7:00 pm,

para el tratamiento de asuntos financieros autorizados por la Ley de Educación, incluidos los siguientes artículos:

1. Presentar a los votantes una declaración detallada (propuesta del presupuesto) de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año fiscal 2023-2024.

2. Discutir todos los artículos que se establecen a continuación para ser votados en las máquinas de votación en la Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo el martes 16 de mayo de 2023

3. Tratar cualquier otro asunto que pueda presentarse adecuadamente en la reunión en conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York y sus componentes.

Una copia del presupuesto propuesto estará disponible, previa solicitud, para los residentes del distrito escolar a partir del martes 02 de mayo de 2023, durante el horario laboral, en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York 11703, en cada escuela del Distrito y en la Biblioteca Pública de North Babylon, durante su horario normal de trabajo.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que la elección del presupuesto anual se llevarán a cabo el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, entre las 7:00 a. m. y las 9:00 p. m., horario vigente, en los cuatro (4) distritos electorales , Belmont Elementary School, Marion G. Vedder Elementary School, Parliament Place Elementary School y Woods Road Elementary School, como se describe más adelante, en cuyo momento se abrirán las urnas para votar mediante una máquina de votación sobre los siguientes elementos:

1. Adoptar el presupuesto anual del Distrito Escolar para el año fiscal 20232024 y autorizar que la parte requerida del mismo se recaude mediante impuestos sobre la propiedad imponible del Distrito..

Elegir TRES (3) miembros de la Junta de Educación por períodos de tres (3) años que comienzan el 1 de julio de 2023 y terminan el 30 de junio de 2026.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que cualquier residente del Distrito puede obtener una copia de la declaración de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para financiar el presupuesto del Distrito Escolar para el periodo

2023-2024, sin incluir dinero público, entre las 9:00am y 4:00pm a partir del martes 02 de mayo de 2023, excepto los sábados, domingos o feriados, en la Oficina de Administración Central, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York, las oficinas de cada escuela del Distrito y en el sitio web mantenido por el Distrito,

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que, de conformidad con el Capítulo 258 de las Leyes de 2008, se agregó la Sección 495 a la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, y requiere que el Distrito Escolar adjunte a su presupuesto propuesto un informe de exención. Dicho informe de exención, que también formará parte del presupuesto final, mostrará cuánto del valor total de tasación (en la lista de tasación final utilizada en el proceso presupuestario) está exento de impuestos, enumerará cada tipo de exención otorgada, identificada por la autoridad legal, y mostrar: (a) el impacto acumulativo de cada tipo de exención expresado ya sea como un monto en dólares del valor tasado o como un porcentaje del valor tasado total en la lista; (b) el importe acumulado que se espera recibir de los recipientes de cada tipo de exención como pagos en lugar de impuestos u otros pagos por servicios municipales; y (c) el impacto acumulativo de todas las exenciones otorgadas. El informe de exención se publicará en cualquier tablón de anuncios mantenido por el Distrito para avisos públicos y en cualquier sitio web mantenido por el Distrito.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las peticiones de nominación de candidatos para el cargo de miembro de la Junta de Educación se presentarán ante la Secretaria del Distrito en la Oficina Administrativa ubicada en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York, a más tardar el lunes 17 de abril de 2023, entre las 8:00 a.m. y las 5:00 pm. Las vacantes en la Junta de Educación no se consideran cargos específicos separados; todos los candidatos se presentan para el mismo cargo. Las peticiones de nominación no describirán ninguna vacante específica en la Junta para la cual se nomina al candidato. La nominación debe dirigirse a la Secretaria del Distrito y debe estar firmada por al menos 27 votantes calificados del Distrito (que represente el mayor de 25 votantes calificados o el 2% del número de votantes que votaron en

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la elección anual de 2022); debe indicar el nombre y la residencia de cada firmante, y debe indicar el nombre y la residencia del candidato.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que se requiere el registro personal de votantes ya sea de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación o de conformidad con el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral. Si un votante se ha registrado hasta ahora de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación en el Distrito Escolar de North Babylon y ha votado en una reunión anual o especial del distrito dentro de los últimos cuatro (4) años calendario, él o ella es elegible para votar en esta elección Si un votante está registrado y es elegible para votar según el Artículo 5 de la Ley Electoral, él o ella también es elegible para votar en esta elección. Todas las demás personas que deseen votar deben registrarse.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes pueden registrarse para votar en cualquier día escolar no menos de cinco (5) días antes de la Elección del Presupuesto en la Oficina del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York, entre las horas de 9:00 am y 4:00 pm, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre se incluya en dichos registros, siempre que se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de la Junta de Registro que tiene derecho a votar en esa elección para la cual se prepara el registro. El registro preparado de conformidad con §2014 de la Ley de Educación se archivará en la Oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar en la Oficina del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York, y estará abierto para inspección por cualquier votante calificado del Distrito a partir del 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 8:00 am y las 4:00 pm en los recintos electorales el día de la votación.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del Distrito Escolar de North Babylon solicitando y devolviendo una solicitud de registro a la Secretaria del Distrito en persona o por correo a las Oficinas administrativas, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York 11703, por correo electrónico a districtclerk@ northbabylonschools.net o por fax al 631-321-3295. La solicitud de registro puede incluir la preferencia del

votante militar de recibir la solicitud de registro por correo postal, fax o correo electrónico. Los formularios de solicitud de registro de votantes militares deben recibirse en la oficina del secretario del distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 pm el 20 de abril de 2023.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que la boleta militar original debe ser devuelta por correo o en persona a la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito en 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York 11703. Las boletas militares deben ser escrutadas si la Secretaria del Distrito las recibe antes del cierre de las urnas en mayo 16 de 2023 que muestre el apostillado del Servicio Postal de los Estados Unidos o del servicio postal de un país extranjero, o que muestre un endoso de recibo fechado por otra agencia del Gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o recibido a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 16 de mayo de 2023 y firmado y fechado por el votante militar y un testigo, con una fecha que se asegure que no sea posterior al día anterior a la elección.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que, de conformidad con la Ley de Educación del Estado de Nueva York §2014, la Junta de Registración se reunirá el martes 16 de mayo de 2023, entre las 7:00 am y las 9:00 pm en cada uno de los cuatro (4) distritos electorales para preparar el Registro del Distrito Escolar que se utilizará en la Votación y Elección del Presupuesto que se llevará a cabo en 2024, y cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se celebre después de la preparación de dicho Registro, momento en el cual cualquier persona tendrá derecho a que su nombre sea incluido en dicho Registro siempre que en dicha reunión de dicha Junta de Registro se sepa o se demuestre a satisfacción de dicha Junta de Registro que es en ese momento o a partir de entonces, tendrá derecho a votar en la elección escolar para la cual se prepara dicho Registro, o en cualquier reunión especial del distrito que se celebre después del martes 16 de mayo de 2023.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE

DA AVISO ADICIONAL, que las solicitudes de papeletas de voto en ausencia se podrán obtener durante el horario escolar en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del 17 de abril de 2023. De acuerdo con la Ley de Educación §2018a, la Secretaria del Distrito no recibe las solicitudes

completas antes del 17 de abril de 2023, y debe ser recibido por la Secretaria del Distrito al menos siete (7) días antes de la elección si la boleta se enviará por correo al votante, o el día anterior a la elección, si la boleta se entrega personalmente al votante o al agente nombrado en la solicitud de boleta de voto en ausencia. La Secretaria del Distrito debe recibir las boletas de voto en ausencia a más tardar a las 5:00 pm del martes 16 de mayo de 2023.

Una lista de las personas a las que se emiten boletas de voto en ausencia estará disponible para inspección de los votantes calificados del Distrito en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito a partir del jueves 11 de mayo de 2023, entre las 9:00 am y las 4:00 pm los días de semana anteriores al día fijado para la elección anual y el 16 de mayo de 2023, día fijado para la elección. Cualquier votante calificado que se encuentre presente en el lugar de votación, luego de examinar dicha lista, podrá presentar una impugnación por escrito de las calificaciones como votante de cualquier persona cuyo nombre aparezca en dicha lista, exponiendo las razones de dicha impugnación. Cualquier impugnación por escrito deberá ser transmitida por el Secretario del Distrito o una persona designada por la Junta de Educación a los inspectores electorales el día de las elecciones.

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE NOTIFICA ADICIONALMENTE que, acatando la norma adoptada por la Junta de Educación de conformidad con la Ley de Educación §2035, cualquier referéndum o propuesta para enmendar el presupuesto, o que de otro modo se someta a votación en dicha elección, debe ser presentado ante la Secretaria de la Junta de Educación en la oficina de la Secretaria del Distrito, 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, Nueva York, 11703, el lunes 17 de abril de 2023 a las 4:00 pm o antes, para permitir suficiente tiempo de aviso y el inserto en el Aviso de Audiencia Pública, Votación Presupuestaria y Elección como lo requiere la Sección 2004 de la Ley de Educación; debe estar escrito a máquina o impreso en el idioma inglés; debe dirigirse a la Secretaria del Distrito Escolar; debe estar firmado por al menos 73 votantes calificados del Distrito (que represente el mayor de 25 votantes calificados o el 5% del número de votantes que votaron en la elección anual anterior); y

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debe indicar legiblemente el nombre de cada firmante. Sin embargo, la Junta Escolar no considerará ninguna petición para presentar a los votantes ninguna propuesta cuyo propósito no esté dentro de los poderes de los votantes para determinar, que sea ilegal o cualquier propuesta que no incluya una asignación específica donde el gasto de dinero es requerido por la proposición, o donde existe otra razón válida para excluir la proposición de la boleta.

DISTRITOS ELECTORALES ESCOLARES

Y POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO ADICIONAL de que se han establecido Distritos Electorales. Los límites de los distritos electorales, adoptados por resolución de la Junta de Educación, y el lugar de votación en cada distrito electoral serán los siguientes:

Distrito Electoral No. 1Escuela Primaria Marion G. Vedder - consiste en el área delimitada al norte por Southern State Parkway, al este por la línea limítrofe este del “Distrito Escolar” y al sur por el sur línea divisoria del “Distrito Escolar”, al oeste por la línea fronteriza occidental de la propiedad del Estado de

Nueva York como los mismos vientos y giros desde la línea de Village of Babylon hacia el norte hasta Southern State Parkway. El lugar de votación para este distrito electoral estará en la Escuela Primaria Marion G. Vedder, Deer Park Ave, North Babylon, Nueva York.

Distrito Electoral No. 2Escuela Primaria Parliament Place - consiste en el área delimitada al norte por la línea norte del “Distrito Escolar”, al este por la línea este del “Distrito Escolar”, al sur por la línea Southern State Parkway, y al oeste por el lado este de Deer Park Avenue. El lugar de votación para este distrito electoral estará en la Escuela Primaria Parliament Place, Parliament Pl, North Babylon, Nueva York.

Distrito Electoral No. 3Escuela Primaria Woods Road - consiste en el área delimitada al norte por la línea norte del “Distrito Escolar”, al este por el lado oeste de Deer Park Avenue, al sur por Southern State Parkway, y al oeste por el lado este de Belmont Avenue. El lugar de votación para este distrito electoral estará en la Escuela Primaria Woods Road, Woods Road, North Babylon, Nueva York

Distrito Electoral No. 4Escuela Primaria Belmontconsiste en el área delimitada al norte por la línea norte del “Distrito Escolar”, al este por el lado oeste de Belmont Avenue y la línea fronteriza al oeste de la propiedad del Estado de Nueva York, con los mismos vientos y giros desde Belmont Lake State Park hacia el sur hasta la línea sur del “Distrito Escolar” y al sur por la línea sur del “Distrito Escolar” y al oeste por la línea oeste del “Distrito Escolar”. El lugar de votación para este distrito electoral será en la Escuela Primaria Belmont, Barnum Street, North Babylon, Nueva York.

Fecha: 29 de marzo de 2023 North Babylon, Nueva York

HAPPY

6 month female. Border Collie. Sweet but needs socializing with other dogs.

LEFTIE

3 year old male. Tuxedo cat. Found as a friendly cat fending for himself.

PRINCE

2 year old mle. Energetic and playful. He likes to jump and give you kisses.

BARNEY

9 year old male. Yorkie mix. Active and interested in life. Looking for his forever home.

MONA

5-6 year old female. Sweet, social and very wiggly girl looking for love.

RURU

Female. Puggle. Can sniff out which of your hands is holding a treat.

DAEMON

9 months old. Tabby kitten. Found in a Westbury schoolyard.

BENTLEY

6 year old male. Happy, outgoing and playful. Loves attention and getting pets.

QUESADILLA

12 year old male. Shih Tzu mix. Outspoken about things he loves.

GABBY

11 year old female. Shih

Tzu mix. Energetic and active. Enjoys a nice walk.

DOVE

1-2 year old female. Loves her toys and can entertain herself. Treat motivated.

CHIP

6 year old male. Terrier mix. Full of life and always makes a great impression.

To inquire about having your shelter included in this column, email info@longislandmediagroup.com!

What To Know About Landscape Lighting

Home improvement trends come and go, and one trend that has become wildly popular in recent years is recognizable in yards every night. Landscape lighting has transformed how people see and enjoy their properties at night, making it one of the more sought-after upgrades among modern homeowners.

Curb appeal is often seen through the lens of how homes appear during daylight hours, but landscape lighting can make homes look better and more modern, and potentially safer after the sun goes down. With such potential, landscape lighting is worth exploring for homeowners looking to upgrade their properties.

Are there different types of landscape lighting?

When considering landscape lighting, homeowners should know that there are various options to consider. According to the lighting experts at Lumens, spotlights project a concentrated and narrow beam of light that’s usually around 45 degrees. Spotlights are often chosen to highlight specific features on a property, like a component of the landscaping. Individuals who want to cast light over wider, more general areas may consider floodlights, which Lumens notes spread light up to 120 degrees.

Inground lighting is among the more sophisticated landscape lighting options.

Lumens notes that inground lighting illuminates the whole of a tree or structure, often creating a dramatic look. These circleshaped lights also are great at illuminating walkways and driveways.

Post lights are another outdoor lighting option, and these are often used to light up long walkways and pathways so it’s easier and safer to navigate dark areas at night.

Is landscape lighting a job a DIYer can

handle?

Many homeowners consider a do-ityourself approach when pondering a potential home renovation, and a landscape lighting project is likely to inspire such curiosity as well. The home experts at HGTV note that the feasibility of DIY in regard to a landscape lighting project depends on the type of lighting homeowners want to install and where they want to install

it. Replacing an existing electrical fixture may be well within the skill of a seasoned DIYer, but installing a new fixture is a job best left to the professionals. Homeowners whose homes currently have no or very little landscape lighting are almost certainly better off working with a professional. Solar lighting that does not require any electrical work can be installed quickly and easily by anyone, but such options may not provide the look homeowners are aiming for.

How much lighting is necessary?

The amount of lighting homeowners want to install is up to them. If the home currently has little or no landscape lighting, a consultation with a professional can help to determine how much lighting to install and where to install it. When discussing landscape lighting, homeowners may want to inquire about dimmers. Dimmers can increase or decrease lighting depending on the situation. For example, homeowners may want a little extra light during a party, but less when relaxing alone outside at night. Dimmers allow homeowners to adjust as necessary.

Landscape lighting is a popular home renovation trend. Homeowners considering adding landscape lighting to their property are urged to work with a skilled professional to devise and install a set-up that makes their homes more appealing at night.

Give Your Home A New Look With These Shutter Styles

Homeowners have many options at their disposal if they want to improve their homes. A focus on the exterior can be a promising and rewarding way to direct renovation dollars.

Curb appeal has a significant impact on how a home is viewed. Manicured landscapes, updated windows and doors, and well-lit landscapes can improve the value of a home and ensure it sells quickly and above market rate.

When homeowners assess items, they may want to change, shutters can be an area of consideration. Shutters can help windows look a little less plain. In most modern residential properties, shutters are purely decorative. However, their roots lie in home protection. Originally, shutters were used in lieu of windows, so they were the only way to safeguard a home’s interior from the elements. Some shutters still offer that protection, but those typically are installed on homes in hurricane-prone areas.

Window shutters lend a finished and distinctive look to a home. When shopping for shutters, individuals can choose among various styles.

• Louvered: A louvered shutter features several wood slats that overlap each other on the same frame. A typical louvered shutter features two sets of slats separated by a center rail. Some functional louvered shutters are operational, meaning the slats

can be tilted to allow airflow. But this is something typically reserved for indoor shutters. Decorative ones have fixed slats.

• Panel: Panel shutters come in different styles. Raised panel shutters present a boxed design where rectangular features will stand out from the rest of the frame. Flat panel shutters (sometimes referred to

as shaker) have a boxed design, but those rectangles are not raised. Recessed panels are the opposite of raised panels. As their name suggests, recessed panels are set back from the rest of the frame.

• Board and batten: Board and batten shutters are formed from grouped single boards joined together with shorter

crosspieces of wood called battens. Battens are positioned horizontally or at an angle. These shutters have a more informal, rural feel.

• Bahama / Bermuda: These tropicalinspired shutters are of the louvered variety, but they’re installed from the top of the window rather than on the sides.

• Scandinavian: Scand-inavian series shutters are very decorative board and batten shutters. They feature a series of cutouts and designs.

• Combination: Some shutters offer the best of both worlds, with louvered on top and a solid panel on the bottom, or vice versa. This gives homeowners infinite options.

Shutters are available in various materials. The most common include wood, vinyl, and composite. Cedar, mahogany, and pine are commonly used woods for exterior shutters. Vinyl is more economical and lightweight, but it can be challenging to clean and does not offer the longevity of other materials. Composite shutters are durable and cost less than wood in most cases.

Color is another consideration when replacing shutters. Shutters can stand out or blend in with the siding and other architectural accents. Shutters also can flank a front door to fully complete an exterior look.

An Elevated Risk

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, some medical conditions can put people at an elevated risk for certain infections. Heart disease, diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2, chronic lung disease, including COPD, and kidney failure are among the conditions that can increase a person’s risk for certain infections. The CDC notes the importance of recognizing this potential connection, as such a recognition can help

people understand the role vaccines can play in promoting their overall health. It’s also vital that men and women realize the connection between their lifestyle choices and their risk for certain infections. For example, excessive consumption of alcohol and smoking are two controllable risk factors that can elevate a person’s risk for infection. Learn more about vaccinations and your risk for certain infections by visiting www.cdc.gov.

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April Happenings

Items listed are free of charge. Events must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event date and will run in the calendar on a space available basis. For further information, call 631.226.2636, extension 211 or send events to nataliealmeida@longislandmediagroup.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

10:00AM-1:00PM

BREAKFAST WITH THE EASTER BUNNY

Visit the Coral House in Baldwin for breakfast with the Easter Bunny. Adults are $46.95 and kids are $31.95. Reservations are required, so please call 516-223-6500 to save your seat.

10:00AM-4:00PM

CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR

The AMVETS Ladies Auxiliary #18 will be having a craft and vendor fair as a fundraiser. The event will be held at the AMVETS Post in East Islip. Admission is free. Contact Gloria at 631-277-9842 for more information.

12:00PM-2:00PM

ANNUAL SPRING EGG HUNT

The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is pleased to announce that the 30th annual Spring Egg Hunt will take place at Belmont Lake State Park. Call 631321-3510 or visit parks.ny.gov for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 2

8:30AM-12:00PM

FSC RAM RUN 5K RUN/WALK

Rain or shine at Farmingdale State College, Nold Athletic Complex. Family friendly event. Free kids fun run once around the track at 8:30 am. 5k start at 9am. High quality tees and blanket give away. Proceeds support FSC Alumni Association. Save $5 and register at events.elitefeats.com/ramrun23

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

8:00PM

PASSOVER SEDERS

The Chai Center family invites you and yours to join The Chai Center for our Passover Seder. Share the spirit and

the warmth of the Passover experience in a traditional setting. Reservations in advance are required. Visit thechaicenter. com/seder to reserve.

SATURDAY, APRIL 15

12:00PM-4:00PM

ANIMAL ADOPTION EVENT

This event is sponsored by Long Island University. Adopt an animal at LIU Post, the Pratt Recreation Center Lot. Follow @ourcauseforpaws on instagram for updates. Rain date is April 16th.

SUNDAY, APRIL 16

8:00AM-4:00PM

CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET

Long Island Cars will present their "Super Swap Sunday" Car Show and Swap Meet at Flowerfield Fairgrounds. Enjoy classic show cars, vendors fair food and live music. Visit LongIslandCars.com for more information.

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

6:00PM-8:00PM

ALZHEIMER'S COMMUNITY FORUM

he Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will partner with the Wyandanch Senior Center and The Witness Project. for an in person event called “Alzheimer’s Community Forum" at the Wyandanch Senior Nutrition Center. For questions call Joanna Rekas at 631-315-2916. To register visit communityresourcefinder.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

3:00AM-4:30PM

BOOK READING

North Babylon Resident, Cheryl Williams will be doing a reading of her new book, A Lesson A Day: A Child's Way at the North Babylon Library. Registration begins on April 1st. Call the library at 631-669-4020 to register.

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

6:30PM-9:30PM

AN EVENING WITH JOHN MONTELEONE

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet, Islip Library and Islip Schools will cohost an evening with Islip's own John Monteleone, one of the world's greatest instrument builders and the film about his work, "John Monteleone: The Chisels are Calling". Visit isliphamlethistory.org, or call 631-559-2915 for more information.

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

7:00PM-11:00PM

WILD & SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL

Join the Seatuck Environmental Association in-person at the Scully Estate in Islip. Enjoy a pre-event reception featuring light fare courtesy of Costa Verde Hospitality, beer courtesy of DUBCO, wine, live music with Dennis & Ivan, and of course multiple short films shown on the big screen.Visit seatuck.org for more information.

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

10:00AM-4:00PM

SPRING VILLAGE CRAFT FAIR

Outdoor Spring Craft Fair with 100 exhibitors all crafts. Set on the beautiful grounds of the Smithtown Historical Society. Refreshments available and live music. Rain date May 7th. Call 631-8461459 for more information.

2:00PM-6:00PM

ARTHRITIS RAFFLE FUNDRAISER

The annual raffle fundraiser to benefit AiArthritis at the Lindenhurst Gazebo. Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased at tinyurl.com/aiarthritis. Deadline to purchase tickets is April 16th. Email auctionforarthritis@gmail.com with any questions.

North Babylon BSA Troop 399 Welcomes New Scouts

On February 11, 2023, Boys Scout Troop 399, helped four Scouts transition from Cub Scouts to Troop 399 Boy Scouts at a Bridging Ceremony at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp. Mr. Joseph Fatuzzo, Troop 399 Scoutmaster, was “proud” to welcome the troop’s newest Scouts. During the weekend, Troop 399 Scouts camped at the Treasure Oaks site

at Baiting Hollow and enjoyed activities such as the rifle range.

Boy Scout Troop 399 is a Boy Scout Troop based in North Babylon, NY, and a member of the Sagtikos District of the Boy Scouts of America’s Suffolk County Council. Troop 399 is sponsored by the North Babylon Lions Club. Originally chartered in 1975, Troop 399 has

been offering scouting opportunities and teaching boys to become leaders and serve their community for more than 40 years. Meetings are held most Thursday evenings at 7:30 PM during the school year. For more information, you can visit Troop 399’s website at: https:// northbabylon399.mytroop. us/home.

NORTH BABYLON BSA TROOP 399 WELCOMES NEW SCOUTS - On February 11, 2023, Boys Scout Troop 399, helped four Scouts transition from Cub Scouts to Troop 399 Boy Scouts at a Bridging Ceremony at Baiting Hollow Scout Camp.

Exterior Renovations That Boast The Best ROI

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Public Notice of Special District Meeting of the North Babylon Public Library

Suffolk County, New York Budget Vote and Trustee Election

Tuesday, April 4, 2023

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the qualified voters of the North Babylon Union Free School District that a Special District Meeting will be held in the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703 on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 12:00 Noon through 8:00 PM, for the purpose of voting upon the following items:

1. To elect one (1) trustee to the North Babylon Public Library Board. The candidate with the most votes will serve a five-year term beginning July 1, 2023 and ending June 30, 2028. The incumbent position is currently held by Patricia Ziegler.

2. To adopt the Annual Library District Budget for the 20232024 fiscal year, and to authorize the requisite portion thereof to be raised by taxation on the taxable property of the Library District.

Interest policy.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library will hold a Special Budget Hearing on March 21, 2023 at the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York at 6:00 PM, prevailing time. Residents of the North Babylon Public Library District are invited to attend.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in accordance with NY Education Law Section 1716(b), the proposed budget will be available 7 days prior to the Special Budget Hearing on March 21, 2023. Copies of the annual estimated expenditures of the North Babylon Public Library to be voted upon shall be available at the North Babylon Public Library and at each schoolhouse in the district between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 5:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, commencing on March 1, 2023 and each weekday thereafter through April 4, 2023.

at 5 Jardine Place, North Babylon, New York, from 9:00 o’clock AM to 3:00 o’clock PM on any business day up to and including April 3, 2023, and any person shall be entitled to have his or her name placed upon such register provided that he or she is known and can prove to the satisfaction of such School District Clerk to be entitled to vote at said Special District Meeting. The register so prepared by said School District Clerk will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District at the office of the School District Clerk on each of the five days prior to the date set for such Special District Meeting between the hours of 9:00 o’clock AM and 3:00 o’clock PM, prevailing time, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN

Remodeling with a return on investment in mind can be a smart strategy for homeowners, whether one is thinking about moving in the next few months or further down the road. Though this approach is an inexact science, in many instances, it’s savvy for homeowners to consider what buyers may want when planning home improvements.

Homeowners may be surprised to learn which renovations garner the best ROI at resale. The home loan and refinancing company RenoFi indicates that overall home improvement projects provide a 70 percent ROI on average. Many high-ROI projects add functional space and improvement. The following are some exterior renovations that help homeowners recoup the most money at resale, according to Remodeling magazine’s “2022 Cost vs. Value Report.”

1. Garage Door Replacement: 93.3 percent

recouped of $4,041 cost

2. Manufactured Stone Veneer: 91.4 percent recouped of $11,066 cost

3. Siding Replacement (Fiber Cement): 68.3 percent recouped of $22,093 cost

4. Window Replacement (Vinyl): 67.5 percent recouped of $20,482 cost

5. Siding Replacement (Vinyl): 67.2 percent recouped of $18,662 cost

6. Window Replacement (Wood): 66.3 percent recouped of $24,388 cost

7. Deck Addition (Wood): 64.8 percent recouped of $19,248 cost

8. Entry Door Replacement (Steel): 63.8 percent recouped of $2,206 cost

The majority of renovations on Remodeling Magazine’s list of the best investments are exterior renovations, making this area of a home a particular point of interest for homeowners. The only interior project that cracked the Top 10 ROI for projects was a minor midrange kitchen

remodel.

Exterior renovations perhaps add the most bang for your buck because they’re not only functional but also because they add immediate curb appeal. Much in the way it has been said people eat with their eyes first — which is why chefs spend so much time on elaborate plating — buyers will judge a property by how it looks when they arrive, even before they’ve stepped inside a home. In essence, home buyers often judge a book by its cover. A worn exterior may indicate to potential buyers that the home was not maintained, however false that assumption may be.

It’s important for homeowners to consider all factors before beginning a renovation. Certain projects offer a stronger return on investment than others, and that’s a significant consideration for homeowners thinking of selling their homes.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the petitions nominating candidates for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library must be filed with the Office of the District Clerk of the North Babylon Public Library, 815 Deer Park Avenue, North Babylon, New York 11703, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, not later than 5:00 PM on Monday March 6, 2023. Each candidate must be a qualified voter and must reside in the area served by the North Babylon Public Library. The Petitions shall be directed to the District Clerk, shall be signed by at least twenty five (25) qualified voters of the School District or two percent (2%) of the voters who voted in the previous election, whichever is greater, shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidate being nominated for the Office of Trustee of the North Babylon Public Library. Candidates must sign an Affirmation of Compliance of the Conflict of

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that pursuant to Section 2014 of the Education Law, personal registration of voters is required and no person shall be entitled to vote at said meeting and election whose name does not already appear on the register of the said School District, or who does not register as hereinafter provided or who is not registered to vote at any general election pursuant to Section 5-210 of the Election law of the State of New York. The register so prepared includes all persons who have presented themselves personally for registration in accordance herewith, and all persons who shall have been registered at any Annual Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within four (4) years prior to the preparation of the register.

NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that in lieu of the Board of Registration of said School District meeting prior to such Special District Meeting solely for the purpose of registering voters, the registration of voters shall be conducted by the School District Clerk (“walk-in registration”) at such District Clerk’s office located

that pursuant to the provisions of Section 2018-a of the Education Law, absentee ballots for the election of a Library Trustee and voting on the budget may be applied for at the Office of the North Babylon Public Library during regular business hours. Such applications must be received by the Office of the North Babylon Public Library at least seven (7) days prior to the vote if the ballot is to be mailed to the voter or by 5:00 PM, prevailing time, or the day prior to the vote if the ballot is to be personally delivered to the voter. No absentee voter’s ballot shall be canvassed, unless it shall have been received in the Office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 PM, prevailing time, on the day of the election. A list to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available in the Office of the District Clerk on each of the five (5) days prior to the date of the vote, except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Dated: January 17, 2023

North Babylon, New York

By Order of the Board of Trustees of the North Babylon Public Library, North Babylon School District, Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, New York

NBAB - 259 - 2/15, 3/1, 3/15 & 3/29/23

Families Anonymous Virtual Meetings

12-Step support group giving Hope & Strength to parents, family and friends concerned with a loved one’s destructive behavior caused by Alcohol, Drugs

or Related Behavioral Problems is now meeting virtually until further notice. For further information e-mail or call:

Donna526@aol.com or (631) 589.3790; Diane (631) 587.0966, www. FamiliesAnonymous.org

Spring Cleaning Tips And Tricks

Spring is a time of year when change is in the air. Trees are budding, plants are flowering, and homes laden with dark or heavy fabrics and clutter could use some lightening up.

Spring cleaning projects are popular this time of year as residents take inventory of their living spaces and aim to declutter, clean, and increase efficiency. Some people find the prospect of getting organized overwhelming. Here are some tips that can help anyone master spring cleaning.

• Create a plan. Make a checklist and establish a cleaning plan of attack. Focus on areas that are not regularly cleaned, as they probably need a little attention.

• Assemble your cleaning kit. Spring cleaning can be slowed down considerably if you don’t have all of your equipment ready. Items to have on hand include

an all-purpose cleaner, concentrated cleaner, microfiber cloths, paper towels, mop, vacuum, dusters, and a squeegee. Adjust your equipment based on the task at hand.

• Curate your cleaning playlist. Create a playlist with songs that will get you moving and motivated to clean.

• Work from top to bottom. Work efficiently by cleaning shelves, ceiling fans, and other elevated items first, as dust and debris will trickle down and need to be cleaned next.

• Purchase or rent a carpet cleaner. According to the experts at Clean That Up, carpets help filter indoor air by trapping debris and allergens. By deep cleaning carpets, homeowners can improve the indoor air quality of their homes. Use a carpet cleaner on a warm, dry day so that windows can be opened and cross breezes will help dry the

damp rug.

• Clean windows. Wash windows inside and out and utilize their screens to help brighten indoor spaces.

• Deep clean the kitchen. Clean out and disinfect the refrigerator by wiping it down with warm water and baking soda or a vinegar-andwater solution. While in the kitchen, set the oven to the self-clean function so it becomes cleaner as well.

Homeowners also can focus on cleaning curtains (including shower curtains), steam-cleaning upholstery, removing clutter from closets, cleaning out the dryer vent and duct tubing, wiping inside kitchen drawers, and vacuuming under beds and other furniture.

Spring cleaning can bring the revitalizing nature of this beloved time of year into your home.

Belmont Educator Named 2023 Teacher Of The Year

Thomas Shingler, a teacher at Belmont Elementary School in the North Babylon School District, has been named Teacher of the Year for 2023 by Bethpage Federal Credit Union’s Best of Long Island voting.

Mr. Shingler emphasizes kindness and takes a science, technology, engineering, arts, and math focus to education.

Mr. Shingler has been teaching in the North Babylon School District for more than 20 years, 11 of which have been at Belmont Elementary

School.

Mr. Shingler is a PTA Honorary Life Recipient and PTA Distinguished Service Award Recipient. In 2009, he received the NYSUT Community Service Award for his service to the Boy Scouts of America and for being co-founder of Woods Road’s staff holiday concert, which helped raise funds for members of the community.

Mr. Shingler is the adviser to the Belmont STEAM Club and can often be found calling numbers at WINGO or spending time at various other PTA

events. During COVID, he volunteered at the high school every week, helping unpack and prepare deliveries from Island Harvest for distribution to the community. His service to the community extends to North Babylon Community Youth Services, where he has served as the director of the before care and Almost Home programs for the past six years. He also volunteers his time at the Anthony J. Tatti Youth Center during the summer helping with his wife’s theater program.

South Shore Audubon Offers Scholarships

The South Shore Audubon Society has begun accepting applications for two $1000 Environmental Scholarships. The scholarships will be awarded to college juniors, seniors, or graduate students earning a degree in areas of biological or environmental science, or sustainable and renewable energy .

For the Evelyn and Jerry Bishop Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of one

of the areas listed at www. ssaudubon.org/areas-weserve.asp and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

For the Jay Koolpix, Environmental Scholarship, applicants must be residents of Nassau County and/or attend a college in Nassau or Suffolk County.

May 31,2023 is the deadline for submission of applications. Completed applications include a brief explanation of the

reason for applying for the scholarship and the plan to use the money, a copy of the most recent transcript of grades, and at least one letter of recommendation. Applicants may apply for both scholarships but cannot be awarded more than one. For applications and more information, go to www.ssaudubon.org/ or contact Betsy Gulotta eagulotta@optonline.net, or Betty Borowsky, bborow@ optonline.net.

2023 TEACHER OF THE YEAR - Thomas Shingler, a teacher at Belmont Elementary School in the North Babylon School District, has been named Teacher of the Year for 2023 by Bethpage Federal Credit Union. He is pictured with Belmont Elementary Principal Valerie Jackson. Photo courtesy of North Babylon School District

Fight For Charity Seeking Boxers For 2023 Main Event

Long Island Fight for Charity (LIFFC), the nation’s only all-volunteer charity fund raising event and program is now conducting its search for 2023 volunteer charity boxers. Since 2003, over 350 men and women have earned the title of LIFFC Alumni Boxer, volunteering their time to fundraise for local charities and get in shape to box in the annual main event.

The LIFFC 18th Annual Main Event will be on Monday, November 20, 2023

and will feature at least 10 bouts between volunteer charity boxers who have demonstrated their personal commitment to raising a minimum of $10,000 for the Fight for Charity organization, benefiting local charities, endure physical training and participate in promotional activities and media interviews.

Since its inception, the event has raised over $1.75 million for local, Long Island-based charities. Applications are now

being accepted for volunteer charity boxers who will enter training to prepare them to step in the ring at the 18th Annual Main Event. Boxing experience is not required. What is required is a commitment to fundraising, “character,” a willingness to train and be ready to meet a business colleague toe-to-toe in the ring in front of a thousand fans. This is a rare opportunity for individuals to make a personal commitment of time, talent and to truly “give back.” Since 2003,

LIFFC has distributed funds each year to Long Island charities including: Long Island Community Chest, The Genesis School, National Foundation for Human Potential (FREE) and many others.

“Since 2003, businesspeople have volunteered to become charity boxers and many have said it was the ‘experience of a lifetime’. Here on Long Island, there are men and women who want to ‘give back’ to the community in a meaningful

way by volunteering to become Charity Boxers. Over the years, the success of LIFFC has been related to the volunteer boxers who have given their time and talent in support of our mission, which is to raise funds for charities that provide services for Long Islanders who are in need,” said Fight for Charity CoFounder, Jeff Cohen. “Now is the time for men or women to consider donning a pair of boxing gloves and start prepping for this fall’s Main Event.”

If you have connections in the Long Island business community, relish both physical and mental challenges and possess a spirited drive to “give back” and improve the lives of fellow Long Islanders, please visit https:// lifightforcharity.org/boxerapplication/ to learn more about how to participate in this year’s main event.

To request an application to become a volunteer boxer email info@lifightforcharity. org or call 631-757-0432.

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

A sales representative will be happy to assist you

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Autism And Children

According to the National Autism Association, autism is a bio-neurological developmental disability that affects the normal development of the brain in various areas. Those areas include social interaction, communication skills and cognitive function. Autism generally appears before a child reaches his or her third birthday, and the NAA notes it is diagnosed

four times as often in boys than it is in girls. Roughly 40 percent of children with autism do not speak, but parents whose children speak between the ages of 12 and 18 months should know that such youngsters can still ultimately be diagnosed with autism. In such instances, the NAA notes that children lose the words they previously learned. Incidences of

autism appear to be on the rise, though the reasons for that remain unclear.

According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the prevalence of autism had risen to one in every 59 children by 2018. That’s twice as great as the rate in 2004, when the CDC reported one in 125 children were diagnosed with autism.

FIGHT FOR

“Where

BOXERS - Long Island Fight for Charity (LIFFC), the nation’s only all-volunteer charity fund raising event and program is now conducting its search for 2023 volunteer charity boxers. Pictured: 2022 Long Island Fight for Charity Boxers (Left to Right: Front Row: Jamie Austin, LIFFC Co-Founder, Delia De Salvo, Dawn Strain, Travis Buonocore; Middle Row: Tom Gibson, Jose Dominguez, Bart Schiavo, Virginia DeCeglia, Tabbethia Haubold; Back Row: Matthew Silver, LIFFC Co-Founder, Evan Russell, Jennifer De la

PUZZLE ANSWERS:

Cruz, Keith Dawson, Jose Padro, Ben Cooper, John Ankelman, Jeff Cohen, LIFFC Co-Founder).

Photo courtesy of Long Island Fight for Charity