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LONG ISLAND MEDIA GROUP
CLUES ACROSS
1. Long piece of squared timber
5. Emaciation
10. “Bewitched” boss Larry
14. Combining form meaning “different”
15. Current unit equal to 10 amperes
16. Older
17. Large, stocky lizard
18. Ringworm
19. Actor Pitt
20. Indian hand clash cymbals
22. Data at rest
23. Jeweled headdress
24. Indicators of when stories were written
27. Check
CLUES DOWN
1. Piece of felted material
2. Ancient Greek City
3. Aquatic plant
4. Potentially harmful fungus (Brit. sp.)
5. Body art (slang)
6. One who follows the rules
7. Ordinary
8. Honorably retired from assigned duties and retaining one’s title
9. Relaxing space
10. Japanese socks
11. Indian city
12. Rip
30. Cigarette (slang)
31. Arctic explorers (abbr.)
32. Yearly tonnage (abbr.)
35. Delivered a speech
37. A place to bathe
38. Postmen deliver it
39. Surface in geometry
40. More (Spanish)
41. __ and Venzetti
42. Exclamation at the end of a prayer
43. Hawaiian dish
44. Aggressively proud men
45. Fellow
46. Mark Wahlberg comedy
47. Mock
21. Satisfies
23. Where golfers begin 25. Small amount
26. Snag
27. Determine the sum of 28. A distinctive smell
29. Exposed to view 32. Stain or blemish
33. Small loop in embroidery
34. River herring genus
36. Large beer
37. Deep, red-brown sea bream
38. Partner to cheese
40. At a deliberate pace 41. Gurus
43. Of each
48. When you expect to get somewhere
49. Songs
52. Pair of small hand drums 55. Play 56. Sword
60. Evergreens and shrubs genus 61. Filmed
63. Italian Seaport
64. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea
65. Pores in a leaf
66. U. of Miami mascot is one
67. Snakelike fishes
68. Pretended to be
69. Body part
44. Angry
46. Popular beverage
47. Flower cluster
49. Blocks
50. Those who benefitted from efforts of relatives (slang)
51. Polio vaccine developer
52. A (usually) large and scholarly book 53. Popular soap ingredient 54. NBAer Bradley
57. Popular movie about a pig 58. Musician Clapton 59. Not a sure thing 61. Recipe measurement (abbr.) 62. Father
NEIGHBORS’ PETS PLACE
Overlook Beach Gets A Dramatic Pre-Thanksgiving Makeover
This Thanksgiving, the Town of Babylon is serving up more than turkey—it’s delivering a major restoration to Overlook Beach. Town Supervisor Rich Schaffer and Town of Babylon officials unveiled a monumental effort to replenish the eroded coastline and prepare Overlook Beach for a triumphant summer 2025.
The Messiah Returns To Babylon!
Four years have passed since St. Joseph Choir has presented their yearly benefit concert for The Mercy INN Soup Kitchen. Through the generosity of the Church of St. Joseph, on Sunday, December 15th at 7:00 PM St. Joseph’s Choir and friends will once again present the traditional FREE concert at St. Joseph’s Church in Babylon Village. They will perform Handel’s MESSIAH and Vivaldi’s GLORIA directed by Dr. Marie Drohan and accompanied by soloists, the Sophisticated
Strings, trumpets, flute and harpsichord. The concert will include other beautiful choral selections and will be preceded by a moving candlelight procession. Early arrival is recommended. Donations are encouraged to benefit the soup kitchen-cash or check payable to The Mercy INN and may also be dropped off at the Parish Center-39 N. Carll Ave. For more information call 631-669-0068. FYI: To date St. Joseph’s choir’s performances have raised well over $100,000 to for this worthy cause.
Town of Babylon Supervisor Rich Schaffer explains the Town's efforts to support Overlook Beach's triumphant summer 2025
EXOTIC WAREHOUSE
Tips To Simplify Your Thanksgiving Dinner Menu
Thanksgiving is a much anticipated and beloved holiday. Celebrated on the second Monday in October in Canada and the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, Thanksgiving in each country offers families and friends an opportunity to gather and break bread together. Food is indeed a focus of Thanksgiving in both Canada and the United States, and that can be a little overwhelming if not intimidating for those tasked with hosting the celebration. Guests might come to expect certain Thanksgiving staples, including turkey and mashed potatoes. Such expectations can make it easier to plan a Thanksgiving menu, and sticking to Turkey Day standard bearers is not the only way to simplify meal planning on this beloved holiday.
• Accept help, but keep it limited. It’s customary for loved ones invited
to Thanksgiving celebrations to offer to bring a dish to dinner, and that can alleviate some of the work hosts are tasked with managing. However, hosts can keep things simple by asking only a small handful of guests to prepare a side dish. Once the quota is filled, politely decline any additional offers to bring food. It can be hard to find space on the table if too many guests bring dishes from home, and that can lead to hurt feelings if certain sides are ignored or left on the kitchen counter due to a lack of real estate
• Explain your desire to reduce food waste. Another way to simplify the meal is to avoid succumbing to the temptation to cook too much food. Guests may expect to go home with full bellies. Indeed, the Calorie Control Council notes that Americans consume between 3,000 and 4,500 calories
during Thanksgiving celebrations. Such consumption is not only unhealthy for humans, but the planet as well. The U.S.-based nonprofit ReFED, which is devoted to stopping food waste, estimated that Americans would waste 312 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving 2023. Hosts who want to avoid cooking excessive amounts of food, much of which may eventually end up in the trash can, can simplify meal prep by cooking less and explaining to guests that they aspire to reduce food waste this Thanksgiving.
• Keep table settings simple. Unless you’re planning to post photos of the family meal on Instagram this Thanksgiving, you can skip the more elaborate formal table settings in favor of a simple setup you might use on most nights when dining at home. Polishing the fancy silver and folding
Thanksgiving Day Quiz
It is once again time to talk turkey, stuffing and all of the trimmings. Thanksgiving is celebrated in both Canada and the United States with similar parades and fanfare. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for the blessings in one’s life and enjoy the company of family and friends during a special meal. Although people celebrate Thanksgiving each and every year, they may not be aware of some of its interesting history. Test your knowledge of gobblers and general trivia with this quiz.
1. Despite competing historical claims, the story most people associate with the first American Thanksgiving took place in a colony in this modern-day state?
a. Pennsylvania
b. New Jersey
c. Massachusetts
d. Delaware
2. Pilgrims from Europe associated with Thanksgiving are purported to have sailed across the Atlantic to reach North American on which ship?
a. Daisy
b. Mayflower
c. Santa Maria
cloth napkins in a way that would impress a seasoned maître d’ is a time-consuming task that can complicate meal preparation. Keep it simple with less formal settings, which will allow guests to direct their focus to the task at hand: eating a delicious, homecooked holiday meal.
• Purchase a premade dessert. It might be tempting to try your hand at a homemade dessert, but it’s far easier to purchase pies and ice cream from a local farmer’s market in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. This approach ensures hosts have it a little easier once the main course has been served and consumed.
Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is no small task. However, hosts can take various steps to simplify Thanksgiving meal planning this year.
d. Roseflower
3. Which tribe of Native Americans taught Pilgrims how to cultivate the land, contributing to the first Thanksgiving?
a. Algonquin
b. Lenape
c. Shoshone
d. Wampanoag
4. Fossil evidence shows that turkeys roamed the Americas how long ago?
a. 10 million years ago
b. 15 million years ago
c. 20 million years ago
d. 25 million years ago
5. Three different deboned types of poultry go into this Thanksgiving meal alternative?
a. Orange duck
b. Turducken
c. Turkey chowmein
d. Chixturck
6. In what year did Congress make Thanksgiving an official national holiday in the United States?
a. 1932
b. 1939
c. 1941
d. 1946
7. Twenty precent of the overall consumption of this type of fruit is done on Thanksgiving.
a. apples
b. cranberries
c. cherries
d. grapes Answers:
Small Business Saturday is November 30th!
Why Supporting Local Small Businsesses Matters
The holiday season is a time of year when shopping takes center stage. While online giants and big box retailers seem to be everywhere, offering an endless array of products with the convenience of low prices, small businesses provide a range of benefits that go far beyond the ease of a mouse click or mountains of merchandise. Shopping local retailers is more than just a transactionit is crucial for maintaining the economic foundation of local communities.
Let’s take a look at the many ways it pays to shop small businesses during the holidays and all year long.
businesses stays in the community. That’s because these businesses often are owned and operated by local residents who are invested in the community themselves. Various studies indicate that for every $100 spent at a small business, roughly $70 stays in the community.
· Enhanced customer service: Owners and employees of small businesses have a keen interest in keeping customers happy. They often do so by providing superior customer service. Tailoring recommendations, exhibiting a willingness to accommodate special requests, offering a more engaging shopping experience, and being more friendly and connected with regular customers sets many small businesses apart.
· Support the community:
offer, and many give back in other ways as well. Small, locally owned businesses often sponsor schools, sports teams and charities. This helps foster a sense of belonging in the community.
· Innovative offerings: Small businesses are not beholden to corporate policies or franchise restrictions, so they can more readily bring new life to existing ideas and trends. Small businesses can offer customers different options that larger retailers cannot match.
· Job creation: Small businesses employ a significant percentage of the workforce and frequently provide jobs that might not be available in larger corporate settings. The U.S. Small Business Administration
Office of Advocacy says small businesses have generated 12.9 million net new jobs over the past 25 years, accounting for two out of every three jobs added to the U.S. economy. Keeping residents working helps strengthen local communities.
There are numerous benefits to shopping at small businesses this Small Business Saturday and throughout the year. Such firms help to establish a more
Garage Door
Garage Door Sale!
John F. Kennedy Elementary Pays Tribute To Veterans
John F. Kennedy Elementary School in the West Babylon School District paid special tribute to veterans on Nov. 8 with a breakfast and recognition ceremony. Guests were invited by students to join them for breakfast and photos in the school’s cafeteria. Afterward, the entire school gathered with attendees in the gymnasium. Following a welcome by Principal Denisha Van Liew, student Lacey Burke sang “God Bless America.”
Councilman DuWayne Gregory, who is also a veteran, thanked his fellow veterans in attendance. Councilman
Eastlynn LaMacchia recited her poem “My Hero,” and Amelia Manolopoulous delivered her Town of Babylon award-winning poem “My Favorite Veteran Is My Pop-Pop.”
Gregory, Ms. Van Liew and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Yiendhy Farrelly–along with students – then presented certificates to each of the veterans. The second graders, led by Ms. Leidel, performed “I Love My Country.” The ceremony closed out with a standing ovation for all the veterans.
Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District
NOVEMBER HAPPENINGS
MONDAY-FRIDAY. THROUGH DEC 16th
9:00AM-4:30PM
TOY DRIVE
Town of Babylon Councilman Terence McSweeney would like to encourage your participation in his Toy Drive. Please Drop off a new & unwrapped toy, book or game at Babylon Town Hall Lobby, 200 East Sunrise Hwy. in Lindenhurst, to help bring the joy of the holiday season to those less fortunate. This annul event in run in collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps., who distribute the items to children in need. For more information, please call 631-957-3081
THURSDAY, NOV. 28th
THANKSGIVING DAY
9:30AM-12:30PM
OYSTER BAY TURKEY TROT BY THE BAY
The Longest Consecutive Turkey Trot in the Tri-State. All Proceeds go to Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary. Start Line: 36 Audrey Ave. Oyster Bay. For more information, please call 516-531-3323, Brendan Dagan.
9:15AM-12:00PM
MASSAPEQUA TURKEY TROT 5K Thanksgiving Day November 28, 8:30AM Fun Run - 9:15AM 5K Start Rain or Shine. John J Burns Park 4990 Merrick Road in Massapequa. Additional race information can be found at http:// www.massapequaturkeytrot.com
HOLIDAYS
3rd - Daylight Savings Time Ends
5th - Election Day
11th - Veterans Day
28th - Thanksgiving
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SATURDAY, NOV. 30th
9:00AM-4:00PM
CRAFT & VENDOR MARKET
St. Bernard Craft & Vendor Market, 3100 Hempstead Turnpike in Levittown. Fresh Wreaths, Christmas Decorations, Sports Memorablia, Candles, Baked Goods... and so much more! For more information, please call 516-731-4220 or parish@stbernardchurch.org
12:00NOON-5:00PM
WANTAGH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE WINTER WONDERLAND
The Sixth Annual Wantagh Chamber of Commerce Winter Wonderland is graciously sponsored by the John Theissen Children's Foundation. Vendors, Food Trucks, Holiday Crafts and Treats, Santa Claus, The Grinch, Entertainment, Christmas Tree and Menorah Lighting and more. Location: Wantagh Preservation Society, 1700 Wantagh Ave. in Wantagh. For more information, visit info@wantaghchamber.com or call 516-679-0100
UPCOMING
DECEMBER EVENTS
SUNDAY, DEC. 1st
WINTER ON WELLWOOD
Rain date: December 8
Lindenhurst Village Square Park and Gazebo
12:00 - 3:00 PM - Santa in the Park and FREE Carousel
sponsored by Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce (Photos with Santa ends at 2:30 PM)
4:30 PM - Holiday Parade Followed by Village Gazebo Tree Lighting
5:00PM
ADVENT LESSONS AND CAROLS
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 210 So. Wellwood Avenue in Lindenhurst, celebrates the First Sunday of Advent with Scriptures and beautiful music led by the adult choir, youth choir, cantors, and instrumentalists. Reception to follow in the School Auditorium. Join us as we prepare for the coming of Christ into our hearts. For more information, please call 631-226-7725
SATURDAY, DEC. 7TH
10:00AM-3:00PM
ST. MARK'S CHRISTMAS FAIR 754 Montauk Highway (across from the Oconee Diner) in Islip. The fair is held in the office building’s Gathering Place. Santa, Decorated Christmas Trees, Wreaths, Ornaments, Toys, Craft Items, Jewelry, Cookie Walk, Raffles, Sweepstakes, Bake Table. December is a very busy time for Santa–but he’ll be at the Fair from around 11:00 to 12:30. For more information, please call 631-581-4950, https://stmarksislip. org
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Army Challenge Tests West Babylon Students
West Babylon Senior High School students put their fitness skills to the test as they participated in the Army
on
12. During their physical education classes, students were divided into groups and went head-to-head against their classmates – as well as
other school districts – to see if they had what it takes to be Army strong.
Local Army soldiers took over the physical education
classes as part of the challenge. Students rotated through various stations where they also learned about living a healthy lifestyle and the importance of being active. The four stations –buddy carry, modified sprint/ weighted carry relay, cross functional fitness relay and Hex bar lifts/teambuilding – challenged their physical strength but encouraged students to work together. Additionally, the West Babylon classes will have their times at each station compared with other schools in the area to potentially earn the title of the Army’s Certified Fittest School. Photos courtesy of West Babylon School District
211 Route 109
West Babylon (631) 669-5445
www.wbpl.us
Nancy Evans, Director ***
ENGLISH: BEGINNERS
Tuesdays, December 3 & 17, 6:15-7:15 pm
WBA200 IN PERSON
Join us for this monthly class to help enhance your English language skills.
YOGA
Wednesdays: December 4-18, 6-7 pm
WBA400 IN PERSON
Join us for this monthly yoga series. Nonrefundable/transferable fee for the 3-week December sessions: $6.
FRIDAY FLICKS
Fridays, December 6 & 20, Begins 1:00 pm, WBA720 IN PERSON
Join us for a relaxing afternoon movie! December 6 – Thelma
(PG-13)
December 20 –The Holdovers (R)
ZUMBA
West Babylon Public Library
Fridays: December 6-27
10:15-11:15 am
WBA410 IN PERSON
Join us for this monthly Zumba series. Nonrefundable/ transferable fee for the 4-week December sessions: $8.
PAINT NIGHT: DECEMBER VIBES
Monday, December 9, 6:45-8:30 pm
WBA105 IN PERSON
Join Kathy Reccardi and paint your very own masterpiece. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Tuesday, December 10, 7-8:30 pm
WBA202 IN PERSON
Join the conversation or just come and listen when Social Worker, Marla
Matthews, facilitates this discussion, social and support group meetup. If you are divorced, widowed, single, or an empty nester age 50+ who would like a new beginning, come and be inspired to make new friends, network and learn new skills towards reinventing yourself.
MEDICAID ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
Wednesday, December 11
10 am-2 pm IN PERSON
The Nassau-Suffolk Hospital Council will have facilitated enrollers trained by the NY State Department of Health at our Library to assist the aged, blind, and disabled populations with enrollment. Sign up will be first-come, first-served and is free of charge. For more information, call the Nassau Suffolk Hospital Council at 631-
435-3000.
JEWELRY DONATE AND SWAP
Monday, December 16 6:00-8:30 pm IN PERSON
Looking for a new piece to wear for the holidays? Drop by the library and see if anything matches what you had in mind. If you’re just looking to donate, donations can be dropped off at the library
starting December 1. No registration is required.
HOLIDAY FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS
Monday, December 16, 7-8 pm
WBA108 IN PERSON
Join florist Irene in person at the Library and create a beautiful floral arrangement. Nonrefundable/transferable materials fee: $5.
HOT COCOA BAR
Thursday, December 19, 7-8:30 pm
WBA609 IN PERSON
Enjoy a mug of hot cocoa made your way with fixings like flavored whipped creams and syrups, candy canes, and a festive rim. We’ll supply the dippable cookies. Everyone goes home with a giftable portion of hot cocoa mix.
