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14. At any rate (abbr.)
15. Genealogy
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23. Type of ship
24. Agents of one’s downfall
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27. Something to scratch
28. Round water pot
30. Refreshing green fruit (slang)
31. Promotions
34. Primordial matters
36. One-time world power (abbr.)
37. Source of illumination
39. The content of cognition
40. An Arab ruler
41. South Dakota
42. Gnawed at with teeth
48. Hawaiian island
13. Flesh covering some birds’ beaks
17. Energy
19. Night monkeys genus
20. Small, sharp nails
21. Pleasant-smelling liquid
25. Affirms one’s hold
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31. Texans can’t forget it
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33. Expression
35. Vessel
50. Smaller
51. Of a single person
52. Rigid bracelet
53. Barbary sheep (Fr.)
54. Not even
55. Specific gravity
56. Engage in petty bargaining
58. Boxing’s “GOAT”
59. Split between parties
60. Notable offensive
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41. Tall, swift and slender dog
43. Sports personality Michelle
44. Robber
45. Liquefied natural gas
46. Snakelike fishes
47. The most worthless part of something
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Welcome To Fall: 12 Tips For The 12 Weeks Of Autumn
By JoAnn Cilla
Fall is a time for warm sweaters, crisp air, and pumpkin spice everything!
It’s also the perfect season to prepare your home for the colder months ahead. Here are 12 tips to protect and maintain your home. By tackling one task each week, you’ll keep your home safe, warm, and welcoming all season long.
1. Seal Windows and Doors
- Keep the chilly air out and the warmth in by inspecting your windows and doors for drafts. Add weather stripping or caulking as needed to keep your home energyefficient.
2. Clean the Chimney and Fireplace – Now is the time to have your chimney cleaned and inspected to give you a safe and efficient fireplace experience throughout the fall and winter months.
3. Rake and Compost
Leaves - Instead of throwing those colorful leaves away, compost them! They can become rich, nourishing soil for your garden next year.
4. Swap Out Air Filters -
As you transition from A/C to heating, replace your HVAC filters. Clean filters mean better air quality and a more efficient system.
5. Inspect the Roof - Check for loose or damaged shingles and get them repaired before winter storms arrive. Your roof is your first line of defense against harsh weather.
6. Prepare Your Garden for Winter - Cut back perennials, mulch garden beds, and plant bulbs for a beautiful spring bloom. Don’t forget to clean and store garden tools for next year.
7. Clean and Store Outdoor
Furniture - Protect your outdoor living space by cleaning and storing furniture properly. Cover items that will remain outside and clean cushions before putting them away.
8. Winterize Sprinklers and Hoses - Drain your garden hoses and sprinkler systems to prevent freezing and damage. Store hoses indoors and consider insulating outdoor faucets.
9. Test Home DetectorsTest smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they’re working properly. Replace any expired batteries to keep your family safe all year.
10. Service the Furnace - Have your furnace inspected before the first cold snap so that it’s ready for the months ahead. Clean ducts and vents for maximum efficiency.
11. Check Your Gutters - After the leaves have fallen, clean your gutters and downspouts to prevent clogs and ice dams, which can cause water damage.
12. Organize Your Entryway - With boots, coats, and scarves in rotation, your entryway can quickly become cluttered. Add hooks and baskets to keep things neat and clean.
As we get ready to welcome the upcoming Holidays, may your home be a warm, inviting place where cherished memories are made every day. Happy Fall! I hope to see you around town.
Academic Performance Can Be Affected By Eyesight
Many variables affect students’ academic performance. These include a willingness to learn, students’ attentiveness, having a great teacher, and kids’ commitment to studying and doing homework. One component of academic performance can be easily overlooked: eyesight.
The M.M. Joshi Eye Institute in India says vision problems in children can affect studies and restrict students’
academic development. Academic performance is directly linked to the ability to see clearly, as vision affects reading, writing, comprehension, and classroom participation. Clarendon Vision Development Center of Illinois advises that a substantial part of a child’s education is acquired through visual processing. When that vision is impaired, it can hinder the ability to learn and absorb information
effectively. Impaired eyesight may cause students to struggle and fall behind. This ultimately can lead to a lack of engagement in classwork and ultimately make them consider giving up, particularly when a student is unaware that it is eyesight and not another factor affecting their ability to learn. Furthermore, poor grades may cause parents to mistakenly conclude a child has a learning disability or is slacking off. The relationship between eyesight and education underscores the significance of routine eye exams. Intervention can help prevent poor academic performance. Infants often get their first comprehensive eye exams around zero to six months of age. By age three, children should have a second eye exam, says Medical Optometry America. Around age five or six, children should receive a third comprehensive eye exam, just before entering school.
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Spending time with their families benefits children in myriad ways. Such quality time can strengthen bonds between parents and children, and one study from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse found that frequent family dinners make children less likely to use tobacco, consume alcohol and use marijuana.
Volunteering is a great way for families to spend time together. Children of various ages can reap the rewards of volunteering, and those rewards may be even more significant when kids give back alongside their parents. Children's ages and maturity levels should always be considered when looking for a volunteering opportunity. The following are some family-friendly options parents can consider as they look to volunteer with their children.
• Food drive: Participating in a food drive is a great way for families to give
Family-Friendly Volunteering Opportunities
back together. Kids of all ages can pitch in on a food drive. Parents can take children to the grocery store and let them pick items to donate. Kids also can accompany their parents to pick up donated items and drop them off at the local food bank.
• Toy drive: Toy drives are popular come the holiday season, and children of all ages may enjoy picking items that they know will help to make the holiday season special for other youngsters. If toy drive organizers don't request specific items, ask kids which toys they would recommend or encourage kids to donate lightly used items they no longer use. Children are enthusiastic givers, and toy drives are a great opportunity to illustrate how good it feels to help those in need.
• Park/beach cleanups: Human
beings are stewards of the environment, so what better way to instill that lesson in children than to volunteer to clean up local parks and beaches? Kids will look forward to a day in the great outdoors, and they'll take pride in
knowing they did their part alongside their parents to make their favorite green spaces and beaches cleaner for their communities.
• Soup kitchens: Feeding America, a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks, cited
a recent study that found 67 percent of food banks were in need of volunteers. Many volunteers, a significant percentage of which are seniors, stopped volunteering during the COVID-19 pandemic out of fear
of catching the virus. Volunteering at food banks can teach children valuable lessons about the importance of giving back, and many food banks have altered their operations to make it safe for all volunteers to lend a helping hand.
Antipasto Choose One
• Traditional Antipasto Platter
• Mozzarella Caprese Platter
First Course Choose One
• Penne Alla Vodka
• Baked Ziti
• Stuffed Shells
• Cavatelli Calabrese
• Lasagna (Meat or Cheese)
• Manicotti
Cornbread Stuffing Choose One
• Crisp Apple & Sausage Meat
• Sauteed Spinach, Onions & Pancetta
Vegetable Choose Two
• String Bean Casserole
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
• Mashed Potatoes
• Oven Roasted Brussels Sprouts
• String Bean Almondine
Dessert Choose one
• Homemade Pumpkin Pie or Apple Pie
• Fresh Cut Fruit Bowl
OCTOBER HAPPENINGS
FRIDAY, OCT. 25th
6:00PM-7:30PM
CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
Meet nighttime animals, play a game with prizes, and take a nighttime hike in the woods to see where creatures of the night make their homes. Please bring a picnic blanket to watch the animal presentations. You may want to apply bug spray as well. Cost: $20 per person. Ages: 7y and up. Limited tickets may be available at the door. No refunds for missing the event. Sweetbriar Nature Center - ECSS, 62 Eckernkamp Drive in Smithtown. For more information, please call 631-979-6344
SATURDAY, OCT. 26th
10:00AM-1:00PM BOOK SALE
The Friends of the Lindenhurst Memorial Library, One Lee Avenue in Lindenhurst, is sponsoring a Book Sale, with a preview for current Friends of the Lindenhurst Library from 9:00am-10:00am. Anyone may sign up for membership at the sale. For more information, please call 631-957-7755
10:00AM-2:00PM CARS & COFFEE
The South Huntington Public Library, 145 Pidgeon Hill Road in Huntington Station will be hosting Cars & Coffee. Join the Centurion Cruisers Car Club in the parking lot for a day of classic cars and trucks. Enjoy coffee and meet other car enthusiasts. No entry fee. For more information, please call 631-549-4411
HOLIDAYS
2nd - Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown 11th - Yom Kippur begins at sundown 14th - Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day
31st - Halloween
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10:00AM-4:30PM APPLE FESTIVAL AND SCARECROW CONTEST
Fall in love with Autumn in Islip Town! The beloved Town of Islip Apple Fall Festival returns to the Islip Grange, 10 Broadway Ave. in Sayville. A day of family fun featuring craft vendors, amusement rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, live entertainment, a festival food court, fresh apple desserts and so much more! And don't forget about the Scarecrow contest! Contest begins at 10:30. Rain Date: Oct, 27th. For more information, please call 631-224-5430, www.islipny.gov
1:00PM-3:00PM HOWL-O-WEEN PETS & PARTNERS PARADE
All domestic pets and their owners are welcome! Leashes, Carriers or Pens Please! Costumes for Pets and their Partners are encouraged. Prizes awarded for Best Costume. Free Treats, Raffles, Music, compliments of Levittown's favorite DJ, Tim Aldredge! Bluegrass Lane is one block south of Hempstead Turnpike, 2970 Hempstead Tpk. in Levittown. For more information, please contact LevittownCouncil@yaloo.com
2:00PM-4:00PM TRUNK OR TREAT
Simpson United Methodist Church, 30 Locust Avenue, in Amityville, is hosting a Trunk or Treat event. Vote for your favorite decorated car. Free Trick or Treating! Please come in costume. For more information, please call Mary at 516-991-8098
SATURDAY, OCT. 26th & SUNDAY, OCT 27th
11:00AM-4:00PM
OPEN HOUSE EVENT
Central Operating Lines Model Railroad Club, 50 A Carlough Rd. in Bohemia, is having an Open House. Come see their 1,600 square foot model train. Please bring an unwrapped toy to participate in their holiday toy drive. For more information, please call 631-563-0173
SUNDAY, OCT 27th
3:00PM
BRAHMS' GERMAN REQUIEM
The First Presbyterian Church of Greenlawn will host a performance of Brahms' German Requiem in the church Sanctuary. The performance will benefit the New Organ Fund at The First Presbyterian Church, located at 497 Pulaski Road in Greenlawn. For more information, please call the church office at 631-261-2150, www. greenlawnpresbyterianchurch.org Facebook.com/First-PresbyterianChurch-of-Greenlawn
THROUGH OCT. 31st
SEE BELOW FOR HOURS PUMPKIN PATCH
A Giant Pumpkin Patch at St. Thomas of Canterbury Episcopal Church, 29 Brooksite Drive, in Smithtown. Many unique and regular pumpkins, all sizes. for more informtion, please see website: https://www.sthomasofcanterbury. net, or call 631-265-4520. Mon-Fri: 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm. Sat: 9 am – 5 pm; Sun: 12:00 pm - 5 pm
The cool, crisp days of autumn have arrived. As fall foliage creates a colorful display and kids frolic in leaf piles on the lawn, you may want to pay some mind to a few lesser known facts about this beloved time of year. Autumn may call to mind Halloween and the return of school, but there are other factors that make this season unique.
1. The first day of autumn is known as the autumnal equinox. On this day, the number of hours of daylight and darkness are equal. This is because the sun is aligned with the center of the Earth between the north and south of the planet.
2. In Greek mythology, autumn was a time when Persephone, the daughter of Demeter, was abducted by Hades, the god-king of the underworld. During
Fresh & Fun Facts About Autumn
this time, Demeter, the goddess of the harvest, was distraught, and the ground grew sparse and cold. When Persephone returned in the springtime, plants and life bloomed anew because of Demeter’s happiness.
3. Those who live closest to the equator, which is the center of the planet, never experience the season of autumn. Around the equator, the temperature remains consistently warm.
4. Yellow, orange and variations thereof always reside in the pigmentation of tree leaves, but they are just overpowered by the abundance of green from the chlorophyll in the leaves. Come autumn, however, when the sun weakens and days grow shorter, the amount of chlorophyll
in leaves diminishes, allowing the other pigments in the leaves to show through.
5. Red and purple leaves are actually caused by the presence of sugars from sap that is trapped inside of the leaves.
6. Fall is a peak migration time for many species of birds. During autumn, birds will fly to other areas as they seek more
hospitable climates. The Arctic tern journeys about 11,000 miles each way for its annual migration. That is like going all the way across the United States about three and a half times
7. Contrary to popular belief, squirrels who have spent the entire autumn collecting acorns and other foods
do not hibernate for the winter. Rather, they spend the majority of their time in nests they built to shelter them from harsh weather. When squirrels do come out in winter, they are usually tunneling under the snow to find the food they buried during the fall.
8. Several cultures have ancient traditions that coincide with autumn. For example, the Chinese celebrate the Moon Festival to give thanks for a successful summer harvest.
9. Halloween is a large part of autumn. The concept of wearing masks and costumes hails from ancient Celtic tradition. The Celts believed ghosts roamed on Halloween, and people wore disguises to hide from the spirits.
10. You’re bound to see pumpkins as part of autumn decor. The pumpkin was first named by the Greeks. They called this edible orange item “pepon,” which means “large melon.”
11. Evergreen trees will not lose their leaves like deciduous trees. Their leaves, also called needles, are covered with a thick wax. This wax protects the inner components of the needles, preventing them from freezing.
12. Autumn also signals another colorful spectacle apart from the tree leaves. The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, tends to be visible this time of year.
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Islip Fall Senior Advocate Schedule
Suffolk Legislator Tom Donnelly (D-Deer Park) is pleased to inform Islip residents about the local Suffolk County Office for the Aging Fall 2024 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.
“It is so important for us to provide our senior citizens with the assistance and information they need in ways that are most convenient to them. These visits allow our seniors to connect with our 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.”
This fall, Senior Advocates
will be visiting the following locations in the Town of Islip:
• Bay Shore Library, 1 S. Country Road, Brightwaters: Friday, November 15, 10 am – 12 pm
• Bishop McGann Housing, 200 Bishop McGann Drive, Central Islip: Mondays, October 28, November 25 & December 23, 10 am – 12 pm
• Brentwood Senior Nutrition, 16 Second Avenue, Brentwood: Mondays, November 25 & December 23, 11:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Connetquot Library, 760 Ocean Avenue, Bohemia: Thursday, November 14, 10 am – 12 pm
• East Islip Library, 381 E. Main Street, East Islip: Monday, December 9, 10 am – 12 pm
• Islip Library, 71 Monell Avenue, Islip: Monday, November 18, 10 am – 12 pm
• St. Anne’s Gardens, 80100 2nd Avenue, Brentwood: Fridays, October 25 &
December 6, 8:30 – 11 am 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.”
Antiques Appraisal Night
a free
For more info on the society, to become a member or get info on our upcoming Holiday House Tour, www.isliphamlethistory.org, 631-559-2915.
On Oct. 5th, the Historical Society of Islip Hamlet hosted
Antiques Appraisal Night with Phil and Matt Weiss Mr. Phil Weiss has appeared on Antiques Road Show. Over 30 people brought items to be appraised. Pictured (l-r): Matt Weiss, Phil Weiss, and society board members Valerie Schuster, Roberta Drake, Chris Vanasco, JeanMarie Reiszl, Dawn Callaway.
WEST ISLIP SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
This Stunning End Unit Townhome has been professionally designed and decorated to Perfection! This home features a custom kitchen with Granite Countertops and Stainless Steel appliances. The living room boasts a gorgeous fireplace with sliders leading out to the large slate patio. The sun filled open floor plan is perfect for entertaining. The primary bedroom ensuite features a large bathroom with free standing soaking tub and custom shower. Gas heat and CAC, along with a one car garage. Light and bright, this home has been completely remodeled and is straight out of a magazine! Situated on 100 acres on the Great South Bay, the former Thorne Estate offers a clubhouse, gym, pool, tennis, pickleball, bocci court, protected Marina, nature conservatory and bird sanctuary. A Pristine Gated Community, this is Truly a special place. Bring your boat and come fall in love!
