November 2, 2022 South Bay Shore

BAY SHORE CELEBRATES HOMECOMING - Bay Shore High School’s 2022 Homecoming celebration

huge success! The day began with the traditional parade of

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EVERYTHING WE DO HELPS YOU HEAL

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for November is Association for Mental Health and Wellness

On Friday, November 11, Long Islanders join all Americans to mark Veterans Day, a day to honor those who’ve served our country and protected our freedoms.

In this spirit, our Charity of the Month for November is one of Long Island’s leading advocates for the interests of our veterans, the Ronkonkoma-based Association for Mental Health and Wellness (MHAW).

While MHAW serves all residents in Suffolk County by offering comprehensive services and advocacy that focus on mental health as well as overall health and wellness, the organization places a major focus on assisting Suffolk County’s veteran population.

MHAW provides a high-level of support for our community’s veterans regarding affordable housing, medical and mental health assistance, reintegration skills, and other necessary supportive services. MHAW truly serves a surprisingly large number of veterans.

Home to more than 800,000 veterans, New York State has the fifth-highest veteran population of any state nationwide, and some 72,000 veterans reside in Suffolk County, the most of any county in the Empire State. Indeed, that Suffolk County figure is 18 percent higher than the number for Erie County, which ranks number two.

Sadly, our country’s veteran population, which includes our local veterans, face substantial mental health challenges.

According to the Journal of the American Medical Association, the rate of major depression among military veterans is five times as high as

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that of civilians, and the rate of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is nearly 15 times higher.

Left untreated, these invisible wounds can have devastating effects on veterans and their families. According to the RAND Center, a non-profit, public policy, research organization, people affected with depression, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury can exhibit higher rates of other unhealthy behaviors, higher rates of physical health issues, and higher rates of suicide than those who are not affected.

MHAW tackles these challenges facing veterans in several strategic ways. In future columns this month, we’ll explore four of their standout initiatives: One significant component of MHAW’s veterans services is the Joseph P. Dwyer Veterans Peer Support Project, named after an Army medic from Mt. Sinai who succumbed to PTSD upon his return from Iraq. A second element is MHAW’s work in providing permanent housing with support services to veterans. A third program is called Supportive Services for Veteran Families, which functions in partnership with EOC of Suffolk, Inc. And a fourth component are MHAW’s food pantries and its efforts to battle food insecurity

If you are a veteran, if you know a veteran in need, or if you just want to lend a hand, MHAW encourages you to contact them at (631) 471-7242 x1502 or email mleis@mhaw.org.

Together, let’s help our veterans.

MHAW urges you to step forward and support the valiant veterans living right here in our community, and to help them live fulfilling lives.

Vendors Wanted Christmas Fair/Craft Fair

Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosing a Christmas Fair/Craft Fair and they are looking for Vendors. The event will take place

on Saturday, November 19, 2022, from 9 am to 3 pm.

Trinity Lutheran Church is located at 111 Nassau

Avenue in Islip. For more information, please call (631) 666-5884 or (631) 277-1555.

best in eachother.

SELMA AND PATRICIA 10 years yong. Shih-tzu mixes. Two peas in a pod. “Sisters” at heart.

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years young male. Jack Russell. A courageous spirit and a positive attitude.

WESLEY 2 year old male. Terrier mix. Friendly and shy at

but with so much love.

FORMER COACH SPEAKS TO ATHLETES - Former Bay Shore Varsity Football coach Tom Howard was the guest speaker at the a recent breakfast for this year’s team. Photo courtesy of the Bay Shore School District

On The 80th Anniversary Of The Sherman Tank, The Museum Of American Armor Seeks Those Who Crewed These Legendary Vehicles

On the 80th anniversary of the iconic Sherman tank that spearheaded America’s liberation of Europe during

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World War II, the Museum of American Armor is seeking to honor those veterans who crewed

vehicles along their families.

The Armor Museum has put out an “All Points Bulletin” for Sherman tank

families to join the Armor Museum in observing the milestone anniversary on Thursday, November 10th at 12 Noon, on the eve of Veterans Day 2022.

“Sadly, we recognize that many of the Sherman tank crews are gone but their legacy is lasting. The invitation is out to all surviving Sherman tankers but we are also asking the families of Sherman veterans to join us in ceremonies that mark the 80th anniversary of when this iconic tank was introduced into combat,” stated Kevin Carroll, the Armor Museum’s Community Affairs Director.

Armor Museum’s founder and president Lawrence Kadish stated, “The Armor Museum continues to offer a powerful presentation that keeps alive the legacy of our nation’s military and the gift of freedom they have given all of us. The Sherman tank is an important part of that

story and so we are asking tanker veterans or their survivors to come forward and help us preserve their legacy.”

In recognition of its considerable importance, the Armor Museum’s acquisition of a Sherman tank was one of the first actions undertaken by Mr. Kadish when he undertook the creation of the museum. “You can’t effectively tell the story of American courage during World War II without this particular tank on operational display,” observed Mr. Kadish.

Some 50,000 Sherman tanks were built by nearly a dozen different manufacturers during World War II, making them available to the Allies as well as American forces fighting in Europe and the Pacific. While not as well armed as its German opponents, the Sherman proved to be reliable, relatively fast, and

produced in great numbers. As combat evolved during the conflict American tankers changes their tactics to confront and defeat the enemy’s superior armor.

Michael Sapraicone, Senior Armor Museum Trustee said, “This museum is a unique commitment by public and private sectors to preserve and present a seminal chapter in the history of our world that is still defining current events around the globe. But to put that in perspective, we need to hear from our Sherman veterans and their families as we pay tribute to a weapon that was manned by brave Americans nearly a century ago.”

Sherman veterans or their families are invited to reach out to the museum through its web site, www. museumofamericanarmor. com to confirm their attendance.

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St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Adopt-A-Family Food Drive

On Saturday, November 19th, at 11 AM, scores of volunteers will drop off bags of food at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Office Building, located at 754 Montauk Highway in Islip. Each bag will go to a family and will contain non-perishable items for Thanksgiving and other holiday dinners.

“The Thanksgiving table may not look the same for everyone,” said Father Edwin Beckham, Priestin-Charge at St. Mark’s. “So, we’re also including items not only reflective of the traditional American holiday meal, but also of different cultures, such as flan mix; canned (pure) pumpkin; coconut milk, jerk seasoning, etc. The diversity of the world’s cultures is God’s gift to be celebrated.”

If possible, we’d like each bag to contain at least eight items. A typical bag might include (this is only an example-you’ll create your own): 1 can green beans; 1 can cream of mushroom soup; 1 box onion rings; stuffing mix; Jiffy cornbread; gravy; cranberry sauce; olives or nuts.

The following are some suggestions. We appreciate your recommendations for adding additional nonperishable items.

PRESS BOX DEDICATED TO FORMER COACH - At a recent Bay Shore Varsity Football game, a special dedication was held to honor a longtime Bay Shore coach. The press box at Clifton LaPlatney Field was named in honor of legendary football coach “Poppa” Joe Erickson. Coach Erickson, a Bay Shore graduate, served in World War Two, during which he received a Purple Heart. From 1958 to 1987, he taught physical education in Bay Shore, and from 1958-1977 he served as the Varsity Football coach for the Marauders. His final record was 98 wins, 50 losses, and 16 ties, including four League Championships, two undefeated seasons, and the 1060 Rutgers Trophy. Coach Erickson was inducted into the Suffolk County Sports Hall of Fame in 1999. His legacy lives on through his family, some of whom are teachers in the Bay Shore School District, and the athletes whose lives he impacted. Thank you to Andy Slawson (‘81) for the historical information contained in this story.

Insurance Tips And Information

Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber

Shopping for Insurance

Are you old enough to remember the Sym’s slogan, “An educated consumer is our best customer?” Do you do your homework before you shop? Are you a coupon clipper? An Amazon addict?

Getting a good quote on your Auto insurance is not simply a matter of being accident free. ALL insurance companies have algorithms that rate some criteria higher than others. What is your credit score? How long do you remain with an insurer before

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leaving for a lower price? What amount of coverage do you currently maintain? There are many, many things that tell insurers

about you and help them predict whether you will be a good client. The insurers crunch numbers to gauge how much of a risk you’ll be. We all are aware of that. But they also predict how profitable you will be over a number of years.

Want to learn what will make you an attractive customer? Speak to an agent. Be respectful of the agent’s knowledge. You’ll likely learn that the agent isn’t simply a salesman. They’re often impressive educators and fiscal watchdogs.

“This is a version of the LI Cares-Harry Chapin Food Bank Adopt-a-Family project,‘’ said Irene Ross, food drive organizer. “As always, all donations will go to God’s Provision, an affiliate of that organization.”

Traditional American: Stuffing mix; cranberry sauce; cake/cookie mix; frosting; canned vegetables (especially green beans); canned onion rings; soups (especially cream of mushroom); noodles; rice; canned pumpkin pie filling; cranberry sauce; canned yams; marshmallows; oatmeal; raisins; olives; canned or packaged nuts; salt; pepper; chicken stock; supermarket gift cards (please be sure they are in a separate envelope so they don’t get accidentally thrown out); Caribbean Island/

Spanish/Latin American (all items are readily available in supermarkets, such as Stop and Shop): jerk seasoning; sofrito; flan mix; olives; coconut milk; spices such as bay leaves, cinnamon, allspice curry salt, and pepper; canned (pure) pumpkin; cake/cookie mix and frosting; canned green vegetables, especially peas; beans especially kidney; rice (basmati); tropical salsa; relish; corn meal; raisins; pigeon peas, sazon seasoning; supermarket gift cards, please be sure they are in a separate envelope so they don’t get accidentally thrown out. We welcome volunteers! If you’d like to join us, or for more information, please leave a message for Irene Ross at the church office at 631-581-4950 or email: fooddrivestmarks@ gmail.com

NOTE: To get to the office building, turn left on St. Mark’s Lane, take another left at the driveway, and go down past the Thrift Shop.

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One South Country Road, Brightwaters, NY 11718 631-665-4350 www.bsbwlibrary.org ***

The Library hours are: Monday through Thursday 9:30 A.M. to 9:00 P.M Curbside Pick up: Monday through Thursday 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday 9:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

PARKING LOT WiFi AVAILABILITY – To better serve our patrons, we have added new access points to improve WiFi availability outside our building. To utilize this expanded coverage, connect your device(s) to the new BSBW Outdoor WiFi network. The network should be reachable from anywhere in our parking lot.

Check out our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel for announcements and learn about all of our activities. Monthly brochures and calendars are available on our website or stop by the Children’s Desk for a print version.

CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS: Check out our website, Facebook page and YouTube channel for announcements and learn about all of our activities. Monthly brochures and calendars are available on our website or stop by the Children’s Desk for a print version.

November 6th - Sunday at 2:00 P.M. – The Friends Performing Arts Series presents Shtrykov-Tanaka Duo – Clarinetist Maksim Shtrykov and pianist Misuzu Tanaka will be performing. Both are graduates of The Julliard School and met in 2012. They are avid chamber music collaborators.

November 7th – Monday at 2:00 P.M. – Medicare

Made Easy – (BBA142) –Marie Cantone, a licensed insurance professional will help you navigate the issues involved in insurance planning for people who are eligible for Medicare.

November 9th - Wednesday at 7:00 P.M – Fireside Book Discussion (BBA117) –The book to be discussed is Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd. Copies of the book in various formats are available at the Circulation Desk. If you are interested in joining the discussion, please email us at: staff@bsbwlibrary.org . The meetings are hybrid (in person or via Zoom).

November 9th – Wednesday at 7:00 P.M. –Holiday Centerpiece Arrangement (BBA137) – Local florist, Heather, is back to make a beautiful holiday centerpiece arrangement which you can take home. There is a $15.00 materials fee due the night of the class. The class is limited to 15 participants. Bay ShoreBrightwaters Library card holders only.

November 10th through December 15th – Holiday Food Drive – Please donate any of the items listed below to help our neighbors in need. Donations of canned soups, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned fish and meat, whole wheat pasta and cereal as well as nutritional beverages such as Boost and Ensure and also personal care items are requested.

November 15th – Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. – Author Lee McAllister will speak about the many hiking opportunities available on Long Island. This lecture encompasses the geology, history, flora, fauna and topographical features that make Long Island such an interesting place to hike at any season.

November 18th – Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. – Senior Assistance

(BBA275) – John Bruno will assist you with any paperwork that you need filled out. These services are provided by the Suffolk County Office for the Aging. This service is offered on a first come, first served basis. Registration is necessary.

November 18th – Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. – Intro to the iPad and iPhone (BBA133) –In this class you will get an introduction to the hardware, learn how to access the Internet and email, understand the settings, use the apps and learn how to get new ones. Bring your device if you have one. This class is limited to 25 patrons.

WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES:

November 2nd – Lawrence of Arabia (1962)

November 9th – Schindler’s List (1993)

November 16th – Vertigo (1958)

November 23rd – The Wizard of Oz (1939)

CHILDREN’S AND YOUNG ADULTS

November 1st through December 14th – Project Toy – The Bay ShoreBrightwaters Library is partnering with Family Service League this holiday season to collect toys for local families with children who are experiencing financial hardship. We are collecting new, unwrapped toys for children ages birth through 18. Toys should be priced between $5 and $10 dollars.

November 21st through December 30th – Mitten Tree – Help us keep the community warm this winter season. Please bring in new or handmade items such as mittens, gloves, hats and scarves to hang on our Mitten tree located in the Children’s Department. Donations will be given to a local agency who can distribute the items to those in need.

The Impact Of Volunteers

Strong communities are able to thrive thanks to the efforts of their residents, including those who give up their free time to volunteer with local charitable organizations. Though the impact of volunteers is often seen through the lens of the projects they help to initiate and complete, there’s no denying just how valuable

volunteers are from an economic standpoint. In its 2018 “Volunteering in America Report,” AmeriCorps, an organization dedicated to strengthening communities and fostering civic engagement through service and volunteering, reported that Americans volunteered nearly 6.9 billion hours worth an estimated $167 billion in

2017. Volunteering figures to be even more valuable in the months and years ahead as towns, cities and countries look to recover from a global pandemic that claimed millions of lives and devastated economies big and small. As the world attempts to rebuild itself once the pandemic has ended, volunteers can play vital roles in reestablishing

their communities. In fact, many people have already made that recognition. According to data from the professional social networking site LinkedIn, the site’s users had added more than 110,00 volunteer activities to their profiles between the early stages of the pandemic in 2020 and the end of summer 2020.

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Holiday Bazaar & Luncheon

The ECW of St. Mark’s Church will hold its annual Holiday Bazaar & Luncheon on Saturday Dec. 3rd from 9:30am - 3:00pm at 754

Montauk Highway, Islip, NY (adjacent to Rt.111). Holiday crafts, ornaments, baked goods, wreaths, vintage items, jewelry items, gifts, raffles and

much more.  Homemade soup, sandwiches, hot dogs and desserts served. And a visit from Santa Claus !!! For Details call 631-5814950 or 516-459-2976

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

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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

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On Sunday, November 6th, “Long Island Cars” will present the “Best Cars on Long Island” Car Show & Swap Meet at LICHA at Bald Hill in Farmingville.

Classic and collectible automobiles including street rods, muscle

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Long Island Cars Car Show & Swap Meet

cars, antiques, exotics and imports compete in this judged event with trophies awarded in over fifty classes from stock to modified.

Once again, this final show of the season will include “Long Island Cars” signature Swap

Meet, where vendors will be selling all kinds of auto parts, accessories and collectibles.

If you’re looking to buy a collectible car you’ll want to check out the “Car Corral”, where car owners sell direct to buyers, no commission

or fees.

Be sure to mark your calendar for Sunday, November 6th, pack up the family and head over to Bald Hill for a great day. There will be food, refreshments and live entertainment. LICHA at Bald Hill is located

at 1 Ski Run Lane in Farmingville, 11738.

L.I.E. 63 North, take County Rd 83 North 1 mile and exit right, follow signs to amphitheater parking lot.

Hours: 8am to 4pm, rain date: November 13th. Admission: $10.00;

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under 12 years are free; free parking. Show or sell your collectible car with admission. Judged cars and vendors register at the gate between 7am and 10 am. For more information, please call (631)567-5898 or LonglslandCars.com.

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