January 18, 2023 West Babylon North

AT SCIENCE OLYMPIAD - West Babylon’s

teams competed in the annual Long Island Science Olympiad Invitational on Jan. 7. Photo courtesy

West Babylon School District

Local Foundation, Big Mission

The Chloe Belle Foundation is a local non-profit organization started by the family of Chloe. Chloe was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at the age of 25. She underwent countless treatments, but unfortunately the cancer only progressed. It eventually invaded her spine and left her paralyzed and in immense pain. Thirteen months later, Chloe passed away at home beside her family.

Chloe left a huge impact on those around her, she prioritized the happiness of others and brought joy wherever she went. The Lindberg Family started this foundation as a way to honor Chloe and continue her work here on earth. The mission of the Chloe Belle Foundation is to support children and young adults who have also been diagnosed with cancer, and offer them the same joy and light that Chloe herself was.

Remi Lindberg, President of The Chloe Belle Foundation said, “We have big goals for the foundation. I want Chloe to live on forever. She deserves

that. Most importantly, I want to bring Chloe’s kindness and love to the world on a large scale.”

The Chloe Belle Foundation will begin selling merchandise starting this February to benefit the foundation. They also will be hosting their annual toy drive in the spring, and will have more information on the event soon.

They will be collaborating with Mario’s Pizzeria in East Northport on February 21, 2023. When customers order on that day and mention The Chloe Belle Foundation, their foundation will receive 20% from the pre-tax sale.

To keep up with The Chloe Belle Foundation or to donate please visit their website at https:// thechloebellefoundation.org or follow them on Instagram @ thechloebellefoundation.

For more information, please reach out to Remi, President of The Chloe Belle Foundation at remilindberg@ gmail.com.

Healthy Ideas

(NAPSA)-By heeding a few hints from the experts at the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, you may be able to avoid getting sick when traveling. You can find them at www.fsis.usda.gov.

Which of These Costly Homeseller Mistakes Will You Make When you Sell Your Long Island Home?

Long Island - A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money.

This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today’s market. The fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don’t get what they want for their homes and become disillusioned and - worse - financially disadvantaged when they put their homes on the market.

As this report uncovers, most homesellers

make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled “The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar”.

To order a FREE Special Report, visit ninestepsystem.com or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-855-928-4453 and enter 1000. You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Get your free special report NOW to find out how you can get the most for your home.

PRINCESS

BRIE 5 year old female. Labrador mix. Smart and affectionate.

BMGS Art Students Take Part In PTA Reflections Contest Theme

Contest

Three Babylon Memorial Grade School student artists are taking part in the national PTA Reflections Contest. The artists are 4th grader Alicia G, 5th grader Michael P. and 6th grader Mia P. They will join student artists from across the country participating in this longrunning national program.

The theme for this year’s Reflections contest is “Show Your Voice.” Students in age groups ranging from Pre-K through high school can submit their completed work in the categories of dance choreography, music composition, film production, photography literature or visual arts. Alicia, Michael and Mia submitted their works in the visual arts category.

The Reflections contest draws more than 300,000 submissions and helps students explore their feelings through different forms of expression all while

building confidence in their artistic skills. The winners of the contest are announced in May.

Bereavement Support Group

Our Lady Of Grace church at 666 Albin Ave., West Babylon, NY 11704 is forming a bereavement

support group that will meet on Saturdays from 9:30 to 11:00am and will run for 9 weeks, starting

date is 2/11/23 and ends 4/08/23... call John 631874- 0210 or Fran 631587-1578

Caregivers

Through the American Red Cross and its Military and Veteran Caregiver Network, caregivers of wounded, ill and injured military and veterans can now access peer support groups and a peer mentoring program online and in person. Learn more at www. MilVetCaregiverNetwork. org and RedCross.org/ HeroCareNetwork.

Mr. Haubrich, from left, 5th grader Michael P. and Ms. Fretto.

Mr. Haubrich, from left, 4th grader Alicia G. and Ms. Fretto.

Principal Jeffrey Haubrich, from left, 6th grader Mia P. and Assistant Principal Lauren Fretto.

West Babylon Public Library

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www.wbpl.us Nancy Evans, Director

Registration

program. Please note: Registrants must have an email address to attend virtual programs.

PAINT NIGHT: SNOW COVERED BRIDGE

Thursday, January 12, 6:45-8:30 pm WBA110 IN PERSON

Join Kathy Reccardi as she demonstrates how to paint this seasonal beauty. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.

EMPIRE DEFENSIVE DRIVING

Saturday, January 14, 10 am-4 pm WBA301 IN PERSON

Attend this class and you may be eligible for an auto premium discount and reduction of violation points. A $35 nonrefundable check or money order (NO CASH) payable to Empire Safety Council is due within 48 hours of sign up. Please be aware that space is limited, the

payment is due within 48 hours of registration to keep your spot. One registration per Library Card.

FROZEN FEATHERS

Tuesday, January 24, 7-8 pm WBA219 VIRTUAL Join Dianne Taggart as she presents the birds of winter. Learn about all the birds you see during the wintertime of Long Island. A Zoom

link will be provided by the Library.

SENIOR ADVOCATE Thursday, January 26, 10 am-12 pm IN PERSON

A Suffolk County Office for the Aging representative will be here to help with Medicaid, Senior ID Cards, food stamps & more. Patrons will be helped on a first come, first served basis.

CHOCOLATE SNOWMEN

January 26-31 WBA607

TAKE HOME KIT

The Chocolicious Chocolatier will explain how to make these tasty frozen treats. Registrants will be contacted when kits are available for pick-up. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.

SERVICE DIRECTORY

Did You Know?

Only certain veterans can get the complete comprehensive caregiver benefit

package through the VA. DAV (Disabled American Veterans) is working to change these laws and correct

this inequity. Many Americans are asking their legislators where they stand on the issue.

Call To Artists: The Art of Carnaval

BACCA (Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts), Harper Bella, and Jose Tutiven - the Artists Create Change project and partnership through CRNY - invite artists to participate in “The Art of Carnaval,” the opening event of an ongoing project celebrating art forms that are part of global carnival festivals. Five artists will be chosen to have their work displayed at the BACCA Arts Center, 149 N. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY, at the opening event and celebration on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 and in the Arts Center display window from February 21st through March 31, 2023. The jurors will also present a virtual exhibition of works curated from the entries received (in addition to the five selected for the opening event), which will be available to view from February 22nd through May 1, 2023.

The deadline to submit work is Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 11:59PM EST. There is no entry fee; submissions are free to all. The jurors are Harper Bella and Jose Tutiven. For entry information visit https:// www.babylonarts.org/art-ofcarnaval .

Moose Corner

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Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 1421 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst, NY 11757 ***

All of the Following events are for Members and Qualified Guests.

Our Social Quarters Open ~ 6:00pm to 10:00pm - Sun, Mon, Tues, & Thurs. 6:00pm to 12:00amFriday & Saturday

** Kitchen Open Monday, Thursdays and Sunday 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm

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

~Saturday Nights~ Queen of Hearts

Drawing is at 9:00pm every Saturday.. Tickets are ONLY available in the Social Quarters to Members who are in good standing. Please have your I.D. card ***

~Saturday January 21st~ All you Can Eat Breakfast Buffet Buffet Includes: Assorted Pancakes with toppings, Fresh Made Texas French Toast, Eggs, Cheese Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Toast, Juice, Coffee & Tea. Dining doors are open 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Admission :$10.00pp Kids under age 12$5.00 For more Information or table reservation please call, Sal Dilluvio 516-359-5857

~Tuesday January 24th ~ Pasta Night All you can eat Buffet & Pasta Station

Dining doors are open 6:00pm - 8:00pm Pasta Bar and Buffet with all the fixings your choice of pasta and sauces $14.00 per person Children under age 12 half price.

Contact Sal Dilluvio 516-359-5857

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~ Saturday February 4th~ Come out and Rock with The Mutant Kings! Decades of Rock & Roll

50’s, 60’s & 70’s at: The Lindenhurst Moose Lodge 883 South Broadway Lindenhurst. Complete dinner, Dancing, Prizes & Raffles

Artists are encouraged to submit original art in any medium that focuses on the global themes of Carnival:

• Culture, ritual, tradition

• Freedom, liberation

• Disguise, masquerade, identity, authenticity

• Excess, abundance

• Celebration, festivity, play

• Unity, connection, collective revelry, community

• Renewal

Carnival is celebrated in over fifty countries across the world, each with its own cultural traditions, rituals, symbolic imagery, and art forms. Carnival (Carnaval in Spanish, Portugese, and French-speaking countries; Carnevale in Italy; Fasnacht in Switzerland); Karnawal in Poland; and Karneval in Croatia and Germany), is the festivity that takes place in many countries around the world during the last days and hours before the Lenten season. Carnival originated as a non-religious festival in ancient Egypt to mark the end of winter and welcome spring. For more information about BACCA’s involvement with the Creatives Rebuild New York

Artist Employment Program, and about Harper Bella and Jose Tutiven, visit https://www. babylonarts.org/creativesrebuild.

About BACCA

The Babylon Citizens Council on the Arts is a not-for-profit arts organization bringing theater, music, fine arts and cultural events to the residents of the Town of Babylon, NY. Please visit our website at www. babylonarts.org for a complete listing of our programs and events, or to find information about becoming a member. Email: info@babylonarts.org.

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

$35.00 Per PersonDoors Open at 6:30pm For Tickets call John 631-767-0788 or Doug 631-831-4195

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~Sunday February 5th~ Family Brunch Buffet and Omelet Station

All you can eat Buffet includes: Eggs, Omelet Station, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fries, Pancackes, Sausage Gravy over Biscuits, Fresh Baked Muffins, Toast, Hot Dish, Deli Platters & Trimmings. Orange Juice, Coffee, Tea, Bloody Marys and Mimosas. Dining doors are open 10:00am - 12:00Noon $14.00pp - Children under 12 are 1/2 price for more Information Contact: Sal Dilluvio 516-359-5857 ***

~Sunday February 12th

Annual Social Quarters Super Bowl Party!! Super Bowl LVII is On! Doors Open at 5:30 pm ~ Game starts at 6:30pm Enjoy the game on 5 TV’s ~ Hot and Cold Buffet ~ Raffles, 50/50, Door Prizes, Cornhole, L.R.C., Cellophane Balls, Touchdown Shots!! Tickets are $10.00 per person and available in the Social Quarters. Please RSVP by February 8th 2023 Bridgette 631-988-4589, Linda 631-848-1846, Theresa 631-252-4203 ***

::SAVE THE DATES:: February 11th - Country Night February 18th - Family Breakfast

All Members must present there Membership Card upon entering the building, If you do not have your Membership Card you must sign the guest book.

Please Call the Social Quarters after 6:00pm 631-226-4364 for more information on all Dates and Events Listed.

Thank you for supporting our Community, Mooseheart, Moosehaven & Our Lodge.

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The Federal Reserve (the Fed) made unprecedented rapid and consecutive interest rate hikes to try to lower inflation in 2022, watching the average mortgage rates from the beginning of the year more than double – something that’s never happened before in the same calendar year. This had a negative impact on buyer activity. Interestingly, as this happened, inventory levels only inched up a bit locally

In 2022 things changed. We had a moderation in home prices. Months supply of inventory increased causing longer marketing time to locate a buyer. The housing supply grew by single digits changing the balance between supply and demand, however, the active inventory was still below the norm as buyer demand pulled back due to higher mortgage rates.

Some buyers and sellers put their plans on hold and decided to wait until the market felt a bit more predictable.

What does that mean for 2023? What we are hearing is most people want to see more stability in the market.

For that to happen we’ll need to see inflation continue to drop and stay at an acceptable level. We expect inflation will be something to watch throughout 2023 and as it moves up or down and as interest rates adjust so will the real estate market.

It is expected that interest rates will range from 5.5% up to 6.5%. If inflation continues to drop we can see modest interest rate drops as well.

What Will Happen to Home Prices Next Year?

Homes prices are defined by supply and demand. If buyer demand is stronger than the supply of houses for sale we can see a moderate increase in house prices. If the reverse is true (less buyer demand and larger supply of houses for sale), then depending on the gap between supply and demand, house values can increase less, flatten, or even recede below current values.

I believe we will land somewhere in the middle with a low single digit or flat appreciation in 2023.

Bottom Line

The 2023 local housing market will move, based on what happens with mortgage interest rates and the interest rates will move on what happens with inflation. The best way to keep abreast of the market is to look to your local trusted real estate expert for current market activity, pricing and sales. Gives us a call anytime for current market data.

We’re happy to send you free market data reports for your area.