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33rd Year, Volume 34 • Issue 33

The People’s Newspaper - Covering All of Brookhaven

August 16, 2017

Library Programs Facilitate Viewing of First Total Solar Eclipse Since 1979

Beach Hut at Smith Point Celebrates 17th Anniversary

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Added LIRR Grade Crossings Brookhaven Town officials are encouraging residents and all stakeholders to save the date: August 23rd when they will host residents, merchants, fire and emergency medical service personnel, school district representatives, elected officials and all stakeholders during a public hearing at William Floyd High School at 6 p.m. to testify on what town officials say is an urgent need for additional Long Island Railroad, (LIRR), grade crossings in the heart of the Tri-Hamlet community.

by Dominick Forte Millions of Americans from coast to coast will be treated to a spectacular sight via one of nature’s rarest celestial phenomena, a total eclipse of the sun. On Monday, August 21st, the moon’s shadow will fall on the Earth as the moon slides in front of the sun. An unnatural darkness will descend and our planet will become still and quiet. During this total eclipse, the moon will block out the entire sun’s surface but the outer atmosphere,. The normally invisible corona will appear as a halo around the black moon. And the eyes of millions of earthlings will ascend to focus on the shimmering sight occurring above. Fortunately for those living on the South Shore of Long Island, this scene of unimaginable beauty will be enhanced by the programs of the Mastic-Moriches-Shirley Community Library. Residents will have the opportunity to experience the spectacular view of America’s first total eclipse of the sun since 1979. The Library is hosting programs for all ages so they can learn about, prepare to view, and experience this magic moment. Shuttle buses will be running from the Library to the Smith Point Beach Wilderness Center from 1:30 to 3:30 PM. Special glasses will be distributed for safe viewing while supplies last. Only patrons using the provided safety glasses will be admitted to the program which is open to adults and families. Any minors participating must be accompanied by an adult. Persons riding the shuttle bus

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ALL FAITH SOCCER LEAGUE Fall 2017/Spring 2018 Registration COME ENJOY AN EXCITING SATURDAY SOCCER PROGRAM IN YOUR COMMUNITY.

SOCCER FIELDS AT HOBART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR AGES 4-12. REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR AGES BETWEEN 4-12 YRS. OLD, U11 & U13 Interleague & Adult Ladies U18-U26

Please go to our WEB SITE: WWW.ALLFAITHSOCCER.COM

must register in advance with their own Mastic-MorichesShirley Community Library Card. Registration ends August 17th. Library spokesperson Josephine Wuthenow, Department Head of Reference and Adult Services, says that “the program has generated a great deal of interest and excitement. We really didn’t know what to expect. But all our expectations have been totally eclipsed, so to speak. The Library team has been overwhelmed by the public’s enthusiasm.” Librarian Catherine Gorden, who has served as Project Supervisor added, “When we started out way back when, we didn’t realize just how big this thing would become. The program has evolved into a mega-event, with interest and participation steadily growing. We are very gratified that our efforts have been met with such a great response from our members.”

Medford Fire Department Celebrates 95th Anniversary

Thousands of residents and volunteers took part in one of the largest parades the Medford community has ever seen. The parade was sponsored last week by the Medford Fire Department in celebration of their 95th anniversary. Continued on Page 3


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