October 19, 2022 West Islip

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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

The Girl Scouts Of Suffolk County’s Annual Holiday Lightshow Expands Its Annual Celebrations

The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County and County Executive Steve Bellone are excited to announce the Girl Scout Holiday Light Show will be returning to Smith Point County Park in Shirley for the 19th consecutive year. This year, the drive-thru event which features more than a mile of illuminated holidaythemed displays, will take place from November 26th to December 30th. In addition to the annual drive-thru holiday attraction, new to this year’s event, GSSC will also create an incredible walk-through Enchanted Forest and Holiday Village featuring 200ft light displays, photos with Santa, a picnic area for s’mores, music, and games at Southaven County Park in Yaphank. Along with being a favorite holiday attraction among families from throughout Long Island, the seasonal event serves as an important fundraiser for Girl Scouts of Suffolk County to help expand the access girls throughout Suffolk County have to the empowering Girl Scout experience.

“The Girl Scout Holiday Light Show is an event we look forward to every year, and we are delighted to bring it back for families across Long Island to enjoy this holiday season,” said Tammy Severino, CEO and President of Girl Scouts of Suffolk County. “We are thrilled to be able to expand our annual traditions by introducing our new Enchanted Forest at Southaven County Park, which will host even more

fun family activities. We hope everyone will come to join us in this amazing holiday tradition and are looking forward to creating new memories with all of you!”

Girl Scouts of Suffolk County’s annual holiday light show is a drivethrough show along a 1.5mile trail at Smith Point County Park Campgrounds filled with dazzling holiday light displays, created by our Girl Scouts, Staff, and members of our communities throughout Suffolk County. The holiday event features more than 100 fun artistic, holiday-themed displays. This year, the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County have added 5 exhibits that were conceptualized by local, award-winning Girl Scouts.

“I am so excited to welcome back the Girl Scouts of Suffolk County Holiday Light Show for the 19th year in a row,” said Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. “This year’s show is expected to be even bigger and better with multiple exciting new holiday attractions. Not only is this a fun family tradition, it also serves as a critical fundraising event to ensure girls throughout the county are able to reach their full potential.”

The Girl Scout Holiday Light Show will be open daily from November 26th to December 30th, excluding December 24th and 25th, from 5 pm to 9 pm. The Enchanted Forest will be open on Saturdays and Sundays from 5 pm to 9 pm from November 26th

to December 18th and will run from December 26th to December 30th.

Since outgrowing its space at Camp Edey in Bayport, in 2016, the fundraising event has been held at Smith Point County Park. The light displays are assembled and built-in part, by GSSC staff and dedicated volunteers from PSEG Long Island, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1049 and Local 25, and the Long Island Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association. Proceeds from the Holiday Light Show and Enchanted Forest benefit girl leadership programs as well as provide financial assistance for girls to join Girl Scouts and attend our summer camp program.

Special pre-sale tickets are currently available at https://www.gssclightshow. com/ through November 25th. After November 25th, online pricing will be available, or tickets can be purchased at the gates with a credit card. For more information, visit: https:// www.gssclightshow.com/

About Girl Scouts of Suffolk County: The Girl Scouts of Suffolk County is one of the largest youthserving agencies on Long Island, serving over 15,000 members dedicated to the mission of building girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. For more information about Girl Scouts of Suffolk County, please call (631) 543-6622 or visit www. gssc.us.

Storm season is here in New York, is your home ready to withstand the elements this year? There are a lot of precautions homeowners can take to make sure their homes are ready to combat the storms that come our way. The most important aspect of your home that you need to check is your roof. Make sure that all shingles and components on your roof are not compromised. This means checking the shingles to see if any are loose or if any are blown off. If you do see that your roof needs work you must get this fixed as soon as possible.

The strong rains and winds from storms will cause leaks in your roof which will lead to the structure of your home rotting and cause leaks that may make their way into your home. The next aspect of your home you should check is your gutters. Make sure they are cleaned, and water is able to fill up and be diverted away from your house. Make sure that the downspouts to your gutters are pointed away from the foundation of your home and are clear for water to flow through easily. If gutters are not able to keep a constant flow of water away from your home the facia that the gutters are attached to will rot and your gutters may fall off due to the excessive water that is filling them and the weakened fascia that is caused by the excessive water damage. Finally, make sure that all of your windows and doors are able to lock & are air-tight so no water is able to infiltrate through these openings.

You may also want to check your window wells if you have them. Make sure that the soil is loose and able to absorb water so no flooding can occur. These are just a few ways homeowners can prepare for storm season. If you need to upgrade or replace any part of your home’s exterior

Helping You Help Others

By Noelle Lambert

The Charity of the Month for October is Helen Keller Services

Helen Keller Services (HKS), a nonprofit organization with locations across Long Island and the nation, works with thousands of individuals who are blind, have low vision, are DeafBlind or have combined hearing and vision loss to live, work and thrive in their community of choice.

The Helen Keller National Center (HKNC), which is located in Port Washington, is the only comprehensive national program that provides information, referral, support and training exclusively to youths and adults who have combined vision and hearing loss. The Center also supports the families and professionals who work with the DeafBlind community.

One of the services the organization runs is the HKSB Health and Wellness Program, which provides free physical health activities and mental wellness initiatives to individuals throughout the New York metropolitan area who are blind or DeafBlind. Some of the offerings are individualized and group dance movement therapy, yoga and/or pilates instruction, nutrition education, creative arts therapy, gardening and workshops on various topics related to health and wellness.

“The program offers dance and movement therapy sessions to

promote emotional and psychological release through creative

movement expression,” says Janine Markey, a dance/movement therapist for HKS. “Yoga sessions encourage the use of mindfulness practices. Mental health support groups are facilitated by clinical staff members to provide a safe outlet for the participants thoughts and feelings.”

Additionally, the program offers nutrition and fitness workshops focusing on healthy lifestyle choices. If you would like more information about this program, please visit www. helenkeller.org.

Don’t forget, this entire month is designated as National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. It’s important to accept people of all abilities, from all walks of life, and this non-profit does just that.

(NAPSI)—A few simple steps, when it comes to ladders, could save 300 lives a year, according to the World Health Organization. In addition, 164,000 emergency room treatments could be avoided.

The Problem

The number of ladderrelated injuries in the United Sates increased by more than 50 percent in 15 years, says a study in

Avoid Accidents

an issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.

Helpful Hints

These tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission can help prevent you from becoming such a statistic:

• Always level the ladder on firm ground.

• Have someone hold the lower end.

• Keep ladders away from doors that can be

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• Only one person on a ladder.

• Don’t stand on the top rung.

An Answer

Many ladder accidents are related to gutter cleaning and maintenance. It’s a hazard homeowners face several times every year. A good way to eliminate it is to get rid of your gutters and install the time-tested Rainhandler

(rainhandler.com) Rain Dispersal system. Because of a patented louver design these gutters cannot collect leaves or debris and require no cleaning or maintenance. You may never have to climb a dangerous ladder to clean gutters again.

Learn More Visit www.rainhandler. com or phone (800) 942-3004 for further information.

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Long Island Cars “Fall Harvest” Car Show & Swap Meet

On Sunday, October 23rd “Long Island Cars” will present the “Fall Harvest” Car Show & Swap Meet on the scenic grounds of Flowerfields Fairgrounds in Saint James. Bathed in autumn colors, Flowerfields Fairgrounds, once a turn of the century flower farm, will be filled with classic and collectible automobiles including show cars from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s, oneof-a-kind custom cars, antiques, exotics, muscle cars and imports. Show cars will compete in

classed judging; trophies will be granted in more than fifty categories. Acres of vendors will be well stocked for this large end of the season show, where you can buy, trade, sell or swap auto parts, equipment, accessories, collectibles and literature, plus a wide variety of cars will be for sale in the “Car Corral.” There is a pumpkin patch with free pumpkins for the kids. You’ll experience live music, fun fair food and more. Pack up the family and plan a scenic autumn drive to Flowerfields

Fairgrounds, Parkside Drive (off Rte 25A) in Saint James, 11780. L.I.E. 62 North, Nicolls Road (Rte 97) to the end, make a left, heading west on Rte 25A for 2 miles. (GPS coordinates: Parkside Drive, Saint James 11780), 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Rain Date Oct 30th. Adults $10.00; 12 years & under 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. (631)567-5898 or LongIslandCars.com.

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CAR SHOW & SWAP MEET - Pack up the family and plan a scenic autumn drive to Flowerfields Fairgrounds in Saint James on Sunday, October 23rd and view some of the best custom and collectible cars on Long Island. Long Island Cars “Fall Harvest “ Car Show & Swap Meet includes show cars like this custom 1966 Plymouth sports Fury, vendors selling all kinds of car parts and collectibles, cars for sale, a free pumpkin patch for kids, live music and refreshments. LongIslandCars.com / (631)567-5898. Photo courtesy of Phyllis Aquino

Fall boating season has arrived, and with it come different types of risks that cold water and air temperatures bring. Here are three boating safety tips from the BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water just right for leaf

Boating Safety Tips Just Right For Fall Boating

peeping season.

A float plan is needed: A float plan is as simple as telling a responsible person where you will be going and when you’ll be back. With fewer other boats on the water (potential Good samaritans) after Labor Day,

a float plan ensures rescuers will be notified if you ever fail to check back in after your outing. Additionally, leaving a note under your vehicle’s windshield wiper at the launch ramp can help trigger an alarm.

hung over the transom, can substitute.

For life jackets, camo styling hides a danger: Dark green, tan and black camo patterns are remarkable at doing exactly as designed, blending you into your

surroundings. However, that’s not a benefit if you happen to be floating in the water and rescuers are searching. If possible, make their job easier and wear a life jacket with high visibility. For smaller vessels

and paddlers, leaf peeping season is also a really good time to secure the life jacket to your body – that includes using buckle snaps.

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Got a way back into the boat? Falls overboard may be ranked #5 on the 2021 U.S. Coast Guard’s list of the “Top Five Primary Accident Types” with 273 accidents, but they also led the most number of deaths (170 fatal), as well as more fatalities than all the other 4 top accident types combined (#1 collision with vessel-1226 accidents/31 fatal; #2 collision with fixed object508 accidents/43 fatal; #3 flooding/swamping-461 accidents/55 fatal; #4 grounding-308 accidents/23 fatal). Your boarding ladder should be functional and accessible as cold water can quickly sap strength. If your boat doesn’t have a built inladder, a compact emergency ladder or even a looped line attached to a cleat, pre-rigged with foothold loops every few inches and

BOATING SAFETY TIPS - Falls overboard can be deadly, according to the U.S. Coast Guard. Something as simple as a rope with foothold loop, attached to cleats, can also easily function as an emergency boarding ladder.

Monthly Meeting

There is a monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees of the West Islip Public Library scheduled for Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in the Library at 3pm.

The West Islip Public Library is located at Three

Higbie Lane in West Islip. For information, please contact Andrew J. Hamm, Director (631) 661-7080, fax (631) 661-6573, e-mail: ahamm@westisliplibrary. org

The Sounds Of Nature

The West Islip Symphony Orchestra will present The Sounds Of Nature on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 8:00 pm at West Islip High School. Paul Little, Conductor For information: call (631)661-8348. Websitewestislipsymphony.org

Black Tea Drinkers

A small study from researchers at University College London found that black tea drinkers had significantly lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol than non-tea drinkers within 50 minutes of experiencing a stress-inducing event. The study also found that black tea drinkers expressed themselves in a more relaxed way than non-tea drinkers within 50 minutes of a stressful experience.

Long Island Dahlia Society Monthly Meeting

The Long Island Dahlia Society will host its monthly meeting on Thursday, October 20th, 2022 at 6:30 PM at the East Islip Public Library,

381 E. Main Street, East Islip. Dahlia 101 will be “digging and storing tubers”.

All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

For further information LongIslandDahlia.org or call (631)972-8829.

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.

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Insurance Tips And Information

Article provided by Ken Marcus and Mitchell Barber

Review Your Auto Coverage

Have you reviewed your insurance coverage this year? Within the past five years? Unfortunately, most people’s eyes glaze over when offered the chance to review their coverage. “Everything is fine,” they instinctively say, stalwart in their effort to not-be-sold anything. The problem is our lives our dynamic and ever changing. We must alter our coverage to fit our ever-changing physiques.

In the consumer focused, internet age, we can choose the coverage we want. Seldom, however, do our needs remain the same from year to year. A la carte coverage is as fickle as our craving for dessert.

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Do you want or need Rental Reimbursement? Towing and Labor? Low mileage discount? Did you waive Rental Reimbursement because the family had an extra car? Have you since gotten rid of that car? Or has a kid matured into a

driver of that car? Or might someone have retired and made the need for a car superfluous? Were you a decades long member of AAA or another motor club? Did your leased car come with roadside coverage? Have you cancelled motor club or returned the leased car and NOT added Towing and Labor to your auto policy? Did you take a job working from home or commuting by LIRR? Did you do the opposite? Is your mileage radically different than it was before? Call your agent and talk about changes in your life. Review your coverage considering how you live.

The West Islip Symphony Orchestra Presents The Sounds Of Nature

The West Islip Symphony Orchestra will present The Sounds Of Nature on Friday, November 4, 2022 at 8:00 pm at West Islip

High School. Paul Little, Conductor

For information: call (631)661-8348. Website - westislipsymphony.org

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