May 24, 2023 North Babylon

• Slow Cooked Marinated Baby Back Ribs

• Marinated USDA Prime Sirloin Steak Skewers

• Boar’s Head Brand Hot Dogs with buns

• Our Famous Homemade Macaroni or Potato Salad

• Homemade Farfale or Caprese Salad

• Homemade String Bean Salad or Baked

BSA Troop 399 Helps Clean Sampawams Creek

On April 15, 2023, Boy Scout Troop 399 collaborated with the Creek Defenders of the Save the Great South Bay organization to clear pollution and debris from Sampawams Creek. Troop 399 Scouts, Director of the Save the Great South Bay Oyster Project Andy Mirchel, leaders, and parents removed a great deal of trash from the creek located near West

Islip to improve creek flow. Save the Great South Bay works with the local community residents and organizations to clear and clean creeks that flow into the Great South Bay and, thereby, maintain its environmental health.

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.

Interesting Facts About Memorial Day

Interesting facts about Memorial Each year on the last Monday of May, Americans celebrate Memorial Day. Memorial Day is a federal holiday that honors and mourns American military personnel who died while performing their duties in service to the United States Armed Forces. Memorial Day has a rich history and one that’s worth revisiting as the nation prepares to honor the sacrifices made by its military personnel over the centuries.

• Freed slaves played a role in the establishment of Memorial Day. The American Civil War is the deadliest military conflict in American history, as the Union and the Confederacy each suffered more than 800,000 casualties by the time the war ended in 1865. According to History.com, as the war drew to a close, hundreds of Union soldiers who were being held as prisoners of war died and were buried in a mass grave in a Confederate prison camp in South Carolina. After the Confederate surrender, more than 1,000 now-freed slaves honored those recently deceased Union soldiers during a ceremony where they sang hymns and distributed flowers. The ceremony was dedicated to the fallen soldiers and served as a precursor to what is now celebrated as Memorial Day.

• Confederate soldiers were honored, too. Confederate losses during the Civil War outnumbered Union losses, and those losses were not forgotten by Southerners who survived the war. History.com notes that, in 1866, the Georgiabased Ladies Memorial Association, one of many similar organizations to arise in the aftermath of the war, pushed for a day to honor fallen Confederate soldiers. In fact, these efforts are believed to have

influenced General John A. Logan. In 1868, General Logan, a Civil War veteran who was then serving as commander-in-chief of a group of Union veterans, ordered the decoration of Union graves with flowers on May 30. The day would ultimately be known as “Memorial Day.”

• It took a long time for Memorial Day to become a federal holiday. Despite tracing its origins to the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, Memorial Day did not become an official federal holiday until 1971, more than a century after the war ended. This is the same year the holiday was officially designated as taking place on the last Monday in May. The designation has periodically drawn the ire of veterans and military supporters who suggest it is now more widely seen as the unofficial beginning of summer and not a day in which the sacrifices of fallen U.S. soldiers are honored to the extent that they should be.

• Debate exists about which town has the longest history of celebrating Memorial Day. A handful of towns claim to be the first celebrants of Memorial Day. That debate figures to continue in perpetuity, but History.com notes that Waterloo, New York, was officially recognized by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson as the birthplace of Memorial Day in 1966. Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and Rochester, Wisconsin, are some other towns that claim to have celebrated Memorial Day since the mid-1860s.

Memorial Day has a rich history that highlights the importance of honoring the men and women who have given their lives while in service of the United States military.

BSA TROOP 399 HELPS CLEAN SAMPAWAMS CREEK - Boy Scout Troop 399 collaborated with the Creek Defenders of the Save the Great South Bay organization to clear pollution and debris from Sampawams Creek.

ALS Ride For Life

ALS RIDE FOR LIFE - Members of the ALS Ride for Life organization visited North Babylon on May 10 to raise awareness and funds for their cause. Beginning at North Babylon High School, the ride by was led by the North Babylon Fire Department and followed by the North Babylon High School marching band. At Marion G. Vedder Elementary School, students and staff lined the school’s driveway, holding up signs of encouragement and inspiration. ALS Ride for Life will visiting schools across Long Island from May 8-19. The organization was founded in 1997 with the mission of raising research funds to find a cure for ALS, supporting patients and their families through patient services and increasing public awareness. Photo courtesy of North Babylon School District

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May Happenings

New York Blood Center Declares Blood Emergency

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Help Needed - @ New York Blood Center has issued a blood emergency. The blood supply has dropped from 5 days to a 2-3 day supply, and 1-2 day supply of type O; NYBC warns this could signal more severe shortages in the weeks ahead. Please sign up to donate at a convenient donation location near you: smarturl.it/

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 24

9:30AM-2:30PM

HISTORY OF THE LI RAILROAD

The Historical Society of Islip Hamlet will host David Morrison, retired LIRR branch manager/author as he tells stories about the railroad that shaped LI, focusing on the Islip Station. The program will be held at the Islip Public Library. For more info visit isliphamlethistory.org or call 631-559-2915.

THURSDAY, MAY 25

4:00PM-7:00PM

AMERICA'S VETDOGS

OPEN HOUSE

Come experience service dog demonstrations, speak to local veterans and first responders about how their service dog has improved their lives, explore volunteer opportunities, learn about the lifechanging work service dogs provide & much more. No registration necessary. America’s VetDogs is located at 371 East Jericho Turnpike in Smithtown. For more information visit vetdogs.org.

7:00PM

MILLS' PARTY FOR LIFE

In memory of Peter Careccia, witness the Miracle of Life as a cancer survivor will meet the donor who saved his life for the very first time at The Heritage Club in Bethpage. All proceeds benefit KiDS NEED MoRE Camp Adventure. For more information, email info@ kidsneedmore.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 26

10:00AM

ICE CREAM PARTY & LUNCH

Bring the family and celebrate the holiday of Shavuot at The Chai Center. Join the Chai Center for a special reading of The 10 Commandments followed by an ice cream party for the kids and a luncheon for the whole family. For more information go to TheChaiCenter.com or call 631-351-8672.

SATURDAY, MAY 27

12:00PM-4:00PM

CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT

The Smithtown Historical Society presents a Cvil War Encampment. Admission is $5 per person. There will be Civil War-Era Military Camps, LI Civil War Reenactors, Musket Demonstrations, Battlefield Doctor, Music and Vendors. For more information call 631-265-6768 or email info@smithtownhistorical.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 28

9:00AM-1:00PM

5K RUN AT PINDAR VINEYARDS

Enjoy Pindar Vineyards like you never have before. Bring family and friends, and plan a morning of action and relaxation at the Run the Vineyards – Pindar Vineyards 5K event! Visit runsignup.com or call 631-734-6200 for more information.

12:00PM-1:00PM

HONEYBEE CLASS

Organics Today Farm at 169 Washington Street in East Islip

will be hosting a honeybee class. Call/text 631-480-6497 for more information.

MONDAY, MAY 29

9:30AM

ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Sgt. John Sardiello American Legion Post 1634 in West Babylon is pleased to announce the 2023 Memorial Day Parade. This year's route will begin on Arnold Avenue at the junction of Route 109 and continue to the Post located at 10 Bruce Street, West Babylon. For more information please contact 631-669-3931 or sgtjsardiello1634@gmail.com.

10:00AM

MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

The Edward K. Peisker VFW Post #5348 will host a Memorial Day Parade, beginning on Lake Avenue and proceed to the memorial stone at Deer Park Avenue School. For more information, contact 631-586-2299.

TUESDAY, MAY 30

7:00PM

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER BAY SHORE MEETING

The Chamber of Commerce of Greater Bay Shore will hold a meeting at the Bay Shore/ Brightwaters Library, One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY. All are welcome to attend. Call 631-665-7003 for more information.

Babylon UFSD Announces 2023 Valedictorian And Salutatorian

Babylon Junior-Senior High School has named its valedictorian and salutatorian for the 20222023 school year. Drew Scheriff is the valedictorian for the 2023 graduating class and Caroline Cassidy is its salutatorian. “As is a tradition of each graduating class, we are proud to name our top students for this year,” said Interim Superintendent of Schools Brian Conboy. “We are proud of Drew and Cassidy, along with the rest of their peers. and wish them the best of luck in their future academic and professional endeavors.”

Drew has consistently ranked in the top of his class throughout his academic career. He has received accolades for achieving the highest overall scores in both AP World History and AP Chemistry.. During

his junior year he earned the Rensselaer Medal Award from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. This award is given to students with high academic achievement in the STEM fields. Additionally, Drew has served as president of Babylon’s DECA Club, as well as treasurer of Babylon’s National Honor Society and treasurer of the senior class cabinet. He has also served as a member of Babylon’s Business and Marketing, English, Social Studies, Science and Spanish honor societies as well as the high school’s varsity golf and tennis teams. Drew has undertaken research in the field of nuclear engineering, earning him a Meritorious Ranking from the Long Island Science Congress. He would like to continue pursuing the

subject in college.

Caroline has also routinely been ranked at the top of her class. She has served as president of Babylon’s National Honor Society, French National Honor Society and Thespian Honor Society. She has served as dance captain of the high school theater program and is a member of the Corps de Ballet for the New York Dance Theatre. She is also a black belt in taekwondo and is a martial arts instructor at a local dojo. Additionally, Caroline is a freelance illustrator and has sought to improve herself and the communities she is in through art, and has contributed to various art installations throughout Babylon Village.

2023 VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN - Babylon Junior-Senior High School has named its valedictorian and salutatorian for the 2022-2023 school year. Drew Scheriff is the valedictorian for the 2023 graduating class and Caroline Cassidy is its salutatorian. Pictured: Valedictorian Drew Scheriff and salutatorian Caroline Cassidy.

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for May is LI Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame

www.limusichallo ame.org

The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) is a 501(c) (3) organization dedicated to the idea that Long Island’s musical heritage is an important resource to be celebrated and preserved for future generations. The organization was created as a place of community that inspires and explores Long Island music in all its forms. They have proudly inducted over 120 music artists and related professionals who are recognized at their beautiful new Stony Brook location.

Music Education plays a significant role in the lives of many. In addition to granting thousands of dollars in music scholarships to individuals each year, LIMEOF also awards selected Music Educators with their ‘Educator of Note’ award annually, allowing those who go above and beyond for their students to be honored with a grant that can be used within the school or district that they work(ed) in.

To nominate an individual for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame’s ‘Educator of Note’ award, please contact Tom Needham at education@limusichallo ame.org. This year’s nominations must be submitted by September 30th.

Donate: Donations of any size are accepted and appreciated. Your donation will help preserve our rich musical heritage and assist in providing music education programs for children and adults, including scholarships to deserving high school students. Visit limusichallo ame.org/ donate for more information.

Volunteer: As like any non-profit, their volunteers play a large role in their e orts. Each and every person who gives their time as a volunteer is dedicated to help support their mission. If you have a passion for music and would like to volunteer, please visit www. limusichallo ame.org/volunteer and fill out an application form.

Attend Their Upcoming Benefit Concert: On Sunday, July 23rd at 7:30PM, a concert featuring Pat Benetar, Neil Giraldo and Taylor Dayne will be held at the Catholic Health Amphitheater at Bald Hill. This show will benefit the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame, so everyone who buys a ticket will help support their mission. “We are thrilled that two of our Inductees, Pat Benatar and Taylor Dayne, are performing at this very exciting benefit concert for the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame,” said Ernie Canadeo, LIMEHOF Chairman. “It’s a wonderful opportunity for all Long Islander’s to enjoy a terrific concert in a wonderful venue and support the Hall of Fame’s mission of keeping Long Island’s music heritage alive.”

2023 Suffolk County 1916 Easter Rising Memorial Scholarship Recipient

Deputy Presiding Officer of Suffolk County Legislature Steven J. Flotteron recognized West Babylon’s Kerry Rudden as this year’s Suffolk County 1916 Easter Rising Memorial Scholarship recipient. She was presented with a $1,500 check during the Annual Wreath Laying

and Remembrance at the Easter Rising Centennial Memorial located at the Cohalan Court Complex in Central Islip.

A coalition of Irish American groups in Suffolk County joined in a campaign to raise funds for a memorial to the 1916 Easter Rising. Members of the local

chapter of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the Emerald Societies of the Suffolk County Police and Fire Departments and the Gerry Tobin Irish Language School erected the memorial behind the Peter Cohalan Court complex in 2016.

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United States Air Force Thunderbirds To Headline 19th Annual

Bethpage Air Show At Jones Beach Taking Place May 27-28, 2023

Bethpage Federal Credit Union, New York State’s largest credit union, and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, are pleased to announce that the United States Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 19th Annual Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach taking place on Saturday, May 27,

2023 and Sunday, May 28, 2023. This will be the demonstration team’s 9th performance at the Bethpage Air Show.

It was announced at the annual International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Convention yesterday that the United States Army Golden Knights Parachute Team and the United States Marine Corps

F35B Lighting II will be performing, along with the world famous Skytpers, Long Island’s David Windmiller and Mike Goulian, North America’s most decorated aerobatic pilot.

“Last year, we were very grateful that the Thunderbirds changed their schedule to perform for us on Memorial Day, after the Saturday

and Sunday weekend shows were rained out,” said George Gorman, Regional Director, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. “Suffice to say, we couldn’t be happier to welcome the team back to Long Island for our 2023 show!”

“The Bethpage Air Show continues to be one of New York’s most

treasured events,” said Linda Armyn, Chief Strategy & Marketing Officer, Bethpage Federal Credit Union. “After 19 years, the pilots and performers, show organizers and fans have grown to become a big family. We look forward to organizing a very special show for our fans this year.”

It was also announced

that the United States Navy Blue Angels will return as headliners for the special 20th Anniversary Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, which will take place on Saturday, May 25, 2024 and Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Additional 2023 performers will be announced shortly.

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Local Senior Advocate Schedule

Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Babylon and Huntington residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Spring 2023 Senior Advocate Schedule. Senior advocates are County representatives who come out into the community and assist seniors with information gathering, completion of eligibility or recertification applications and referrals to appropriate community agencies.

“This is an excellent chance for senior citizens to get the assistance and information they need by connecting with the County’s senior advocates right in their own communities,” said Legislator Donnelly. “I hope all those interested in the services that the Suffolk County Office for the Aging provides will take advantage of this opportunity.”

Senior Advocates will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Babylon:

• North Amityville Nutrition Center, 48-C Cedar Road, Amityville: Wednesday, June 21, 10 am – 1 pm

• Rainbow Center, 293 Buffalo Avenue, Lindenhurst: Wednesday, June 7, 8:30 – 11:00 am

• Tanner Park Senior Nutrition, 2 Tanner Park, Copiague: Wednesday, June 14, 8:30 am – 1 pm

• Spangle Drive Center, 4385 Spangle Drive, North Babylon: Fridays, May 26 & June 30, 12 –3:30 pm

• West Babylon Library, 211 Route 109, West Babylon: Thursday, May 25, 10 am – 12 pm

• Wyandanch Senior Nutrition, 28 Wyandanch Avenue, Wyandanch: Tuesday, June 6, 8:30 am – 1 pm

Helen Martin & Trade Winds Scholarships For Achievement

At least two $1,000.00 Scholarships will be awarded to students who have had personal experience with homelessness. Students must be a current resident of Nassau or Suffolk County (unless already enrolled in college or trade school elsewhere, with a previous residence in Nassau or Suffolk Counties), and have attended elementary, middle and/or high school in Nassau or Suffolk Counties.

Applicants must enroll in a fulltime undergraduate course of study or other licensed vocational program no later than the fall session of 2024.

Complete packages must be received by 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 15 and must include each of the following:

-Student Application

-Letter(s) of Recommendation

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-School Transcript; documentation of GED Completion (if applicable)

Incomplete and late packages will not be considered.

How scholarship recipients are chosen

• Grade point average 2.0 or higher (“C” average)

• Quality of essay

• Letter(s) of recommendation –minimum of two are required

• Review and selection by the Helen Martin Scholarship Committee

If you are selected to receive a scholarship

• You will be notified by July 31, 2023.

• AWARDEES ARE ENCOURAGED (NOT REQUIRED) TO PARTICIPATE IN A VIRTUAL SESSION AT THE KEYS FOR THE HOMELESS CONFERENCE. DETAILS TO BE DISCUSSED UPON AWARD.

• AWARDESS MUST SIGN A RELEASE ALLOWING LICH TO ANNOUNCE THEIR NAMES AS SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

• You must enroll in an accredited or licensed institution by the fall term of the 2024 school year and provide documentation of such enrollment no later than September 30, 2024. If not, you will forfeit your scholarship and, if possible, it will be awarded to an alternate recipient.

• Scholarship funds will be credited to your student account after documentation of your enrollment is received. Please note that funds cannot be given directly to the student!

Email complete applications to: gguarton@addressthehomeless.org AND briekkinen@ addressthehomeless.org

(release with original signatures must also be mailed)

Applications must be received by 12:00 p.m. on June 15, 2023 .Questions? Please contact Greta Guarton at gguarton@ addressthehomeless.org

Advocates assist with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP –formerly known as food stamps), Medicare Savings Program and Heating Emergency Assistance Program (HEAP) applications. They also can provide information on Medicare, answer questions and make recommendations and referrals. For more information about available services or directions to any of these locations, please call the Suffolk County Office for the Aging at (631) 853-8200.

“For more than three decades, the Suffolk County Office for the Aging has been providing full and trouble-free access to critical services,” Donnelly said. “I am glad to see their great professional community outreach program continue and hope that every senior resident will make full use of it.”

Alzheimer’s Community Forum Takes Place June 7

In partnership with the Copiague Memorial Library, Catholic Charities of Long Island and The Bristal at West Babylon, the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for an in-person event called “Alzheimer’s Community Forum” on Wednesday, June 7 from 6-7 p.m. at Copiague Memorial Library.

“Alzheimer’s Community Forum” will provide an opportunity to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and memory loss in this brief community-focused listening session. We will review the basics of these conditions, services of the Alzheimer’s Association, and how we can expand the reach of programs and services.

“This provides a great opportunity for the community to come together to discuss their experiences and needs,” said Kate

Anastasia, Director of Programs for the Alzheimer’s Association Long Island Chapter. We want to continue to expand our reach in the Long Island community and show nobody is alone.”

To register for the event visit https://www. communityresourcefinder.org/ ResourceView/Index?id=2781265

To learn more about the Long Island Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, visit its website here or call the 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900

If you are having trouble registering for this education program online, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900. For additional information on education programs and resources near you, please contact us at 800.272.3900. Light refreshments will be served.

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Her Songs Broke Every Record, Her Story Broke Every Barrier

She was a girl from Boston with a voice from heaven, who shot through the stars from gospel choir to dance floor diva. What the world didn’t know was how Donna Summer risked it all to break through barriers, becoming the icon of an era and the inspiration for every music diva who followed. With a score featuring more than 20 of Summer’s classic hits including “Love to Love You Baby,” “Bad Girls” and “Hot Stuff,” this electric experience is a moving tribute to the voice of a generation.

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