Babylon Beacon

Town offers energy-saving program

By Joanna Fantozzi and Tiffany Elliott — 07/03/2008

Standing in front of her West Babylon high-ranch, Terry Sabatino talked about how an energy study had shown that small changes and improvements to her home could not only cut her energy use but also save her money. Now, a program is offering homeowners the chance to do that, with a little help from the Town of Babylon.

Local folks in the News

07/03/2008

The Babylon Business Women's Association held a luncheon last week at the Southward Ho Country Club in Bay Shore and honored two students for academic excellence. The two, Laura Greenman and Gabriella Wilkens received $1,500 scholarships from the organization.

Local Dance Troupe takes home Gospelfest Championship

07/03/2008

Local dance company takes home McDonald's Gospelfest Championship The Venettes Cultural Workshop, a 40-year-old not for profit performing arts organization located in Wyandanch, took home the title of McDonald's Gospelfest Praise Dance Champions.

DPHS Marching Band to represent NYS in July 4th Parade in Washington

07/03/2008

The Deer Park High School Marching Falcons will be elevated to a National stage when they take to the streets of Washington D.C. on July 4 to represent New York State in the National Independence Day Parade. S.C. Leg.

LI FACS honors W.I.S.D.'s Nancy Lenz

07/03/2008

West Islip School District publicist Nancy Lenz was recently honored with the LI FACS (Long Island Family and Consumer Science) Ellen Swallow Richards Award for 2008.

Lou D'Amaro honors North Babylon Hoopsters

07/03/2008

In recognition of their second Double A Long Island Championship title, another imLeg. pressive season that took them to the New York State finals and their academic excellence, players and coaches from the North Babylon High School varsity girls basketball team were recently honored by S.C. Leg.

Carousel students learn life cycles

07/03/2008

Preschoolers in the Carousel School of West Babylon experienced, first hand, the life cycle of a butterfly and the miracle of metamorphosis, as they watched their individual larvae form chrysalids and finally emerge as butterflies.

Bay Shore wins Invitational Tournament

07/03/2008

Bay Shore's varsity softball team, shown in the photo above, recaptured the Bay Shore Invitational Tournament of Champions after losing to St. John's in 2007. This year's entries were Catholic School State Champions Holy Trinity, 2006 and 2007 Class B Long Island Champions East Rockaway and Oceanside ranked #3 in Nassau County.

BHS 1960s reunion planned for September 12-13

07/03/2008

Babylon High School 1960s reunion is set to be held in Babylon on September 12 and 13. Included are the classes of 1960 through 1969. Early 1970s graduates are welcome.

Southwest Elementary students enter environmental poster contest

07/03/2008

Students in Southwest Elementary School in the Brentwood Union Free School District have submitted artwork into the Come Go With Me poster contest. The winning posters will be showcased in LITM's 2009 Come Go With Me calendar, which will be distributed across Long Island.

HEARD IT ON THE GRAPEVINE

BY JANE WARREN — 07/03/2008

THE TRADITION LIVES ON. And the annual Babylon Busy Women luncheon attracted large number of applicants from Babylon High school for the scholarship for a Babylon High School senior. The decision was difficult - there are so many deserving students, but in the end the decisi9on was unanimous, and everyone agreed on the winners of the college scholarship.

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson — 07/03/2008

"Broadway Barks" is a brilliant rescue idea now in its tenth year. To paraphrase George M. Cohan: "Give my regards to Broadway; remember placing scores of pets..." Saturday July 12th the stars of the Great White Way, led by Bernadette Peters and Mary Tyler Moore, will gather again in Shubert Alley (between W. 44-45th St.

At The Library

07/03/2008

Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave. 669-1624 •Jewelry Workshop: Tues. July 8 from 6:45-8:45 p.m. $10 fee. •Pasta & Pingo: Thurs. July 10 from 6-7 p.m. Grades 6-12. •Fresh Fruit Tarts: Mon. July 21 from 7-8 p.m. No fee.

THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS

07/03/2008

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: SATURDAY, July 5 •Suffolk County Gray Panthers: 1 p.m., West Islip Library. Age & youth working towards social & economic justice. For info., call 736-7875. •Amputee Support Group: 1:30 p.m., Southside Hospital, Rehab Unit 2, 301 E. Main Street, Bay Shore. For info.

W. Islip Beautification Society to host garden tour

07/03/2008

The West Islip Beautification Society will be holding a garden tour, Sun., July 13, noon to 4 p.m. Tickets are $20. The first house is at 15 Horton St., West Islip. Refreshments will be served. For more information, call 631-661-2466.

Good Sam Stranger Safety Program recognized for excellence

07/03/2008

The Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center Stranger Safety Program recently received the Honorable Mention Award for Community Service in Modern Healthcare's Spirit of Excellence Award Contest.

Rock Island concert offered July 12

07/03/2008

The Babylon Village Arts Council will present a free concert by Rock Island, Sat., July 12, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Nathaniel Conklin House Barn on the lawn. Bring chairs, blankets, and friends. This is a non-alcoholic community event made possible in part through public funds.

Free VBS offered August 4 thru 8

07/03/2008

Are you ready for a Rainforest Adventure? Get set for a Tree Top Bible Blast! Mark your calendars for the week of August 4-8, when St. Paul's Reformed Church in North Babylon offers their free Vacation Bible School. This annual event will run from 9:15 am until 12:00 pm, and ends Friday night, August 8, with a play and closing celebration.

Beach-dinner social to be held June 28

07/03/2008

Somethingincommon2005@yahoo.com is seeking individuals, ages 35 to 55 to form dinner socials near parkways to Jones Beach, either in Bay Shore or Wantagh at diners. The group departs from a diner to the Boardwalk mystery party, sharing gas expenses. The event will be held Sat., June 28, 5 p.m. at the Bay Shore Peter Pan diner and then carpool to the beach.

Dahlia Society meets July 17

07/03/2008

The Long Island Dahlia Society will hold a seminar on the benefits and formulations of compost tea in the garden at the Carriage House in the Bayard Cutting Arboretum on Montauk Highway in East Islip on Thurs, July 17, 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served before and after the meeting. All are welcome and admission is free. For more information, visit WWW.LongIslandDahlia.

Donate school supplies for homeless children

07/03/2008

S.C. Leg. Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD, is partnering with Presiding Officer William Lindsay of the Suffolk County Legislature to bring school supplies to more than 300 homeless children throughout Suffolk County. You can participate by dropping off supplies to Legislator Stern's district office, located at 1842 E. Jericho Turnpike, Huntington, New York 11743.

Joseph Ardito, founder of Ardito Business Systems

By Tiffany Elliott — 07/03/2008

Former West Islip resident and West Babylon business owner Joseph Nicholas (Lodato) Ardito died May 27, 2008 in Stuart, Florida. He was 83 years old. He was born in Brooklyn on New Years Day 1925 to Thomas Lodato and Santa "Josephine" (Florito) and graduated from Lindenhurst High School. During World War II he served as an airplane mechanic for the U.S.

Ron Carpenter, longtime Amityville resident

By Tiffany Elliott — 07/03/2008

Former longtime Amityville resident and beloved family man Ronald Carpenter, Jr. died suddenly June 3, 2008 at his home in Bay Shore. He was 52 years old. He was born September 28, 1955 to Robert G. and Artensy (Brandon), was an Amityville High School graduate and served in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1978 to 1982.

Donna Asner, Babylon Village resident at 43

By Tiffany Elliott — 07/03/2008

Longtime Babylon Village resident and loving mother Donna J. Asner was not only dedicated to her own children, but other people's as well. She was committed to helping young people find their way in life as a juvenile social worker and probation officer. The 43-year old died from pancreatic cancer on June 14, 2008.

Editorial

07/03/2008

The Fourth of July is about patriotism, pride and love of country. Celebrate it with friends and family in a responsible way. Please do not drink and drive, do not over indulge and remember that the freedoms we enjoy come with a heavy dose of personal responsibility.

DRAWING CONCLUSIONS-

by Kevin Eastwood — 07/03/2008

Public Commentary

07/03/2008

Dear Editor: The Conservative Party is calling on the members of the legislature to pass legislation NOW, before they go home, that will give some measure of stability to New Yorkers when they plan their budgets.

He's Wild about the Fourth of July

07/03/2008

Here's Connor Patrick Wild, son of Lisa and Vincent Christie Wild and grandson of Joan and Vincent Wild of Amity Harbor and Joanne and David Christie of Farmingdale, showing his patriotism this Fourth of July.

PUBLIC NOTICES

07/03/2008

Notice of Formation of PEARTREE REALTY LLC, a domestic LLC. Arts. of Org. filed with the SSNY on 06/02/08. Officelocation: Suffolk County. SSNY has been designated as agent upon whom process against the LLC may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of process to: Ronald Birnbaum, 35 Drexel Drive, Bayshore, NY 11706. Purpose: Any Lawful Purpose.