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March 13, 2008
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People in the News
Lindenhurst resident awarded Fulbright scholarship in German studies
Dr. Jeffrey Gaab, a resident of Lindenhurst and a professor of history and chairman of the department of technology at Farmingdale State College, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship in German Studies. Only 16 scholars from the United States are chosen each year to participate in the seminar. More...
Babylon Junior-Senior HS evacuated
School officials take swift action after teacher receives written threat
By Carolyn James

An anonymous letter that made a veiled threat and was placed in the mail slot for a Babylon Junior Senior High School teacher led to the evacuation of the school on Friday. The incident, which included a thorough search of the building by police, lasted about two hours. Students were taken to St. ... More...

Lindenhurst Village
Mayor, two trustees run unopposed for reelection
By Carolyn James

Four years ago, when Lindenhurst Village Mayor Tom Brennan and trustees Mike Lavorata and Jodi Caravella ran for election, they faced opposition from a strong team of Democrats who waged a significant, though unsuccessful, fight to unseat them. More...

 People/Social
•Babylon students get lesson in careers
Recognizing that choosing a career path is something that takes years to decide, Babylon Junior- Senior High School in the Babylon Village School District recently hosted a Career Day program for students in grades seven and eight. More...
•Scholars in the news
•Travelers' Club
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 Schools/Sports
•Babylon students work to help Unicef
The Breakfast Home Economics Club at Babylon Junior-Senior High School in the Babylon School District coordinated a week-long collection drive to benefit Unicef. More...
•Family gym night in W.B.
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 Columnists
•Pets, Pets, Pets . .
The numbers are staggering. Cats reproduce exponentially. In theory, a prolific feline can have 3 litters of 4 to 6 kittens a year, so in a population pyramid, one cat can produce at least 12 offspring the first year, and with its descendants, 144 cats by the second year. More...
•Heard It On The Grapevine
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 Library
•This week at the library
Babylon, 24 S. Carll Ave. 669-1624 •Yoga: Wed. March 19, April 2, 23, 30, May 7 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. $36 pp fee. •Register for AARP Driver's Safety Program: Wed. March 26 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $10 pp fee. •SAT Prep Course: Mon. March 31, April 7, 14, 28 from 6:15-8:45 p.m. $7... More...
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 Events & Bulletin
•THE BEACON'S CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: FRIDAY, March 14 •Infant Massage Class: 7-8:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Hospital, 1000 Montauk Highway, West Islip. $70 per couple x4 sessions. To register call 376-4444. More...
•Breast Cancer Research Fund to hold a high tea
•Supervisor Steven Bellone announces annual Spring Eggstravaganza
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 Obituaries
•Beth Shalom's Rabbi Martin Merin, at 72
Martin Merin, who served as Rabbi of the Congregation Beth Shalom in Babylon for the last 14 years, died Jan. 29, 2008 in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The 72-year-old leaves behind a legacy of compassion and committment. More...
•Francis Schweitzer, educator & Babylon Village volunteer
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 Opinion
•Editorial
Spitzer now staring his own hypocrisy in the face
As we write this, the extent to which Gov. Eliot Spitzer is involved in a prostitution ring, if at all, remains unclear. His brief comments at a press conference on Monday, however, seem to indicate the allegations have validity. More...
•DRAWING CONCLUSIONS
•Public Commentary
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 Legals
•PUBLIC NOTICES - your right to know
NOTICE OF SALE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK - COUNTY OF SUFFOLK U.S. BANK N.A. AS TRUSTEE FOR JPM 2005- S1, Plaintiff against DAVID LAMB, et al Defendant(s). Index No. 27698/06. More...
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