Amityville Record

Walgreen's Pharmacy says "no go" to deal on Merrick Road

By Carolyn James — 04/30/2008

First there was a CVS drug store on the corner of Merrick Road and County Line Road. Then another strip mall, by developer Michael Korff, was approved nearby at Ketcham Avenue, and rumors circulated that a Walgreen's was interested in the site.

Eastwood and Price earn athletic awards

04/30/2008

Two players from the Amityville High School girls varsity basketball team received awards at the Annual Suffolk County Coaches' Dinner held at Villa Lombardi's in Holbrook on March 19th. Sophomore Megan Eastwood (pictured left), received All-League honors for league VI. Eighth grader Raven Price (pictured right,) took home the Rookie-Of-The-Year award.

Babylon Town's Ham radio club holds annual event

04/30/2008

The Great South Bay Amateur Radio Club (GSBARC), held it annual Hamfest at Fireman's Memorial Park in Lindenhurst April 27. The organization, made up of volunteers, are Ham radio enthusiasts who can provide communications in times of emergencies when electricity is down and other forms of communication, including cellular telephones, are interrupted.

All aflutter over the arrival of spring

04/30/2008

One little sparrow worked very, very hard, fixing up his home with twigs and branches. The final result seems to have met the approval of his spring bride in photo at far right in this series of photos taken by Cliff De Bear.

Town of Babylon hosting Earth Day celebration May 3rd

04/30/2008

Supervisor Steve Bellone invites residents to attend the Town of Babylon Earth Day Celebration this Saturday May 3, 2008 from 11:00-4 p.m. at Town Hall-200 E. Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst.

Town of Babylon hosts Black History Month event; many locals honored

04/30/2008

"The Challenge" was the theme of this year's African American History Celebration, sponsored by the Town of Babylon on Sat. Feb., 23. Master of ceremony of the event was Ken Grimball, general news reporter for WCBS-News radio 88 in Manhattan. The event also recognized several outstanding citizens.

Andrew Pappas, wins state wrestling championship

04/30/2008

Andrew Pappas, of Amityville, a junior at Kellenberg Memorial High School, recently won the 135 pound Catholic High School State wrestling championship. Some of his matches included wins over the number one seed from Buffalo, the number four seed from Staten Island and the number two seed from Chaminade High School in the finals.

Kristin Bailey Wett to wed Edward Raymond Quinn III

04/30/2008

Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wett, of Amityville, announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Bailey Wett, to Edward Raymond Quinn III, son of Mr. Edward Quinn Jr. and Ms. Maureen Quinn of Rockville Centre. Kristin is an event planner in Manhattan and a second year law student at New York Law School.

St. Martin holds Scholastic Books fair

04/30/2008

St. Martin of Tours School in Amityville once again joined with Scholastic Books to host a book fair for the community and all the students in the school. The book fair was held March 9 through 12. Shown enjoying the fair are Principal Kathleen Razzetti with first grader Vittorio Esposito.

St. William's scouts visit Copiague Home Depot

04/30/2008

The members of Cub Scout Den 2 of Pack 690 of St. William the Abbot are shown at the Home Depot in Copiague completing achievement five towards their Cub Scout badge.

Amity residents named to American University Dean's List

04/30/2008

Two local residents have been named to the dean's list at American University, Washington, DC for the fall 2007 semester. Caitlin Rosser, of Amityville is a freshmen in the Kogod School Business at the University majoring in business administration.

Pets, Pets, Pets

by Joanne Anderson — 04/30/2008

The Metropolitan Dog Club paints such a colorful pooch palette- creating a pet trust, investigating animal cruelty, investing in dog fine art, toasting Uno the West minster winning Beagle at Grand Central- the speakers' topics span the spectrum of dogdom. Each gathering of the Metropolitan Dog Club is more than a meeting; it's a social event.

CALENDAR

04/30/2008

The following are a list of public meetings and special events for the coming week: THURSDAY, May 1 •Amityville Rotary Weekly Meeting: 8 a.m., Nautilus Diner, Merrick Road, Massapequa. For info., 631-264-0300. The president is Don Carney.

A safe boating course comes to Amityville May 3

04/30/2008

The one-day, eight-hour New York State Boating and PWC/Jetski Safety Certification Course (also known as a boating or jetski license) will be held Sat., May 3 at the Amityville Village Hall, 21 Greene Ave., Amityville.

Babylon second half taxes due by May 31

04/30/2008

Babylon Town Receiver of Taxes, Corinne DiSomma, stated that 2007/2008 second half taxes are due and payable in her office at 200 E. Sunrise Hwy., Lindenhurst, on or before May 31. Since May 31 is on a Saturday this year, there will be no penalty if paid by Mon., June 2. The office hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

BBCC Hosts Golf Outing

04/30/2008

The annual Fall Golf Outing for 2008, hosted by the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC), will be held Tues., Sept. 23, on the greens of The Hamlet at Willow Creek in Mt. Sinai. Fees per golfer are $225 and for a foursome registered together, $840. The fee includes breakfast, lunch, barbecue, beer and cocktails. For those attending the barbecue only, the cost is $65.

Healthy workshop offered at circle gallery May 3

04/30/2008

Want your body to feel better? Looking to increase your energy and vitality or achieve the ideal weight? Need to overcome food cravings and binges? Can't discover what foods nourish the body and ultimately your creativity? Join a workshop on finding a healthy lifestyle with Andrea Zeledon on Sat., May 3, 2 p.m., at the Circle Gallery, 186 Broadway, Amityville.

Babylon Class of '58 reunion planned for July 11

04/30/2008

A 50-year reunion is planned for the Babylon High School Class of 1958 to be held Fri., July 11 at Southward Ho Country Club. Call Mimi Juckes at 631-669-0081 or email mimirog@ hotmail.com.

Free V.B.S. to be held July 7 - 11

04/30/2008

Calvary Chapel of Hope is offering free Vacation Bible School (VBS) for local children starting at four years of age through the sixth grade level. This summer vacation event is scheduled this year for the week of Mon., July 7 through Fri., July 11, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the church, at 803 County Line Rd. in Amityville.

Yoga workshop offered May 3

04/30/2008

The Long Island Yoga Association will hold a workshop, Sat. May 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church, 407 Main St., Farmingdale. For more information, call 631-261-1777, visit the group's website at www.longislandyogaassociation. org or email longislandyogaassociation@ yahoo.com.

Arts in the Park

04/30/2008

The Amityville Artists Circle is planning Arts in the Park, the first public event to be held at the Nautical Park, Merrick Road/Montauk Highway at Ocean Avenue, Amityville, Sat., May 17, rain date May 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fine food and wine benefit to be held May 12

04/30/2008

Response of Suffolk County and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention join together to host In Good Taste, an evening of fine foods, wine and dessert from across Long Island, Monday, May 12th at the Carltun in Eisenhower Park, East Meadow. Help to raise funds for two great causes. Purchase tickets online at AFSP.org or call 516-869-4215 for information.

St. Patricks needs vendors

04/30/2008

Vendors of new merchandise are wanted for a spring fair to be held Sun., June 22, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick's Church, 305 Carll's Path, Deer Park. For further details, call 631-242-7530.

St. Martin's students volunteer at hometown Memorial

04/30/2008

A group of students from St. Martin's of Tours school in Amityville got together Jan. 12, to do some volunteer work at the Town of Babylon Hometown Memorial. The group was headed by Corinne Pfeifer, her daughter Lauryn, Katie Laudicina, Annie Gilligan and Grace Blackler. Each volunteerd received a Certificate of Appreciation from Town of Babylon's Councilwoman Ellen T.

Beth Sholom Vendor fair May 4

04/30/2008

Congregation Beth Sholom, 441 Deer Park Ave., Babylon Village, will be holding a vendor fair extravaganza, Sun., May 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rain or shine. The fair will be held indoors and outdoors.

Join realtors and SUPPORT OUR TRO PS

04/30/2008

The Long Island Board of Realtors' (LIBOR) Suffolk South Shore Chapter will hold its annual charity auction and cocktail party, Tues., May 13, 6 to 9 p.m. at Lily Flanagan's, 345 Deer Park Ave., Babylon. This year all proceeds from the auction will go to two of our local military reserve battalions who will be serving our country in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait.

Vendors wanted for OLPH fair in July

04/30/2008

Vendors are wanted for the 26th Annual Our Lady of Perpetual Help (OLPH) International Feast to be held July 9 to 13 and the OLPH Street Fair to be held July 13. The church is located at 210 South Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. There will be rides with pay one price and advance ticket sales, ethnic foods, live entertainment nightly and Vegas games.

Peacesmiths Coffeehouse: Poetry and a very different kind of choir

04/30/2008

On Fri., May 2, 8 p.m., the PeaceSmiths Topical, A-Typical, Folk Music, Poetry and Whatever Coffeehouse will feature Amityville poet, editor and sculptor Lois Walker and the choir Harmonic Insurgence. The Coffeehouse is held at First United Methodist Church, 25 Broadway/Route 110 (southmost end near Merrick Rd./Montauk Highway) in Amityville.

MHS Class of '63 reunion

04/30/2008

The Massapequa High School Class of 1963 will be holding its 45th high school reunion on July 12. If you have info. regarding missing classmates, or need reunion info., contact reunionclassof63@aol.com.

Amityville Woman's Club holds luncheon at Yacht Club

04/30/2008

On Tues., March 11 the Amityville Woman's Club had its monthly meeting at the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club. Shown in the photo is Adrianne Miller, president of the Club and Mary Ann Costa, first vice president who presided over the luncheon.

Hartman dinner to benefit Parkinson's to be held June 10

04/30/2008

The Thomas Hartman Foundation for Parkinson's Research Inc. 5th Annual Cure For Sure dinner will be held on Tues., June 10th, at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury. Help Father Tom Hartman as he continues his mission for finding the cure for Parkinson's disease.

Dwight Rovery, owner of Rovery Marine and Amityville resident

By Tiffany Elliott — 04/30/2008

Longt ime Copi ague resident Dwight S. Rovery, owner of Rovery Marine, died suddenly April 4, 2008 at his place of business in Amityville. He was 64 years old. He was born July 17, 1943 in Jamaica, Queens to William George and Anita (nee Czaska) Rovery. He served as a sharpshooter for the U.S.

Longtime Amityville resident, Helen D. Dineen

By Tiffany Elliott — 04/30/2008

Longtime Amityville resident Helen D. Dineen, who devoted her life to caring for her family, died April 5, 2008 at Broadlawn Manor Nursing Home in Amityville. She was 92. She was born to Thomas and Susan (Lambert) McGann in Brooklyn, New York on December 9, 1915. In addition to caring for her loved ones, she worked as a decorator for Paula Greenburg Associates in Roslyn.

Rufus Ireland III, descendent of area's founding family

By Tiffany Elliott — 04/30/2008

Lifetime Amityville resident and member of many local clubs, Rufus J. Ireland III died April 6, 2008 at his home. The 81-year old was a descendent of one of the first founding families of Amityville. He was born September 8, 1926 to Rufus J. and Dorothy (nee Haff) Ireland, Jr., he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Editorial

04/30/2008

The message from Washington is that we are not in a recession. The political spin on the economic condition the country seems stalled in, is that it is a "slowdown.

Public commentary

04/30/2008

I agree 100 percent with Kevin O'Neil, whose public commentary was published on April 17, (U.S. Policy in Iraq bolsters terrorists' claim against Americans). This newspaper The Beacon published a letter I wrote prior to President Bush attacking and occupying Iraq. At that time I said that there were no WMD in Iraq.

Reader disagrees with ATA letter on accountability

04/30/2008

In Response to Carolyn Dodd, President of the Amityville Teachers Association ("Teachers oppose unfair standards, not accountability").

Fight in Iraq is a fight to preserve our American way of life

04/30/2008

Dear Editor: The terrorists have destroyed our World Trade Center in 1993 and 2001. They have attacked the U.S.S. Cole and Americans in our country and all over the world. They will not stop until we become a Muslim nation with women as fourth class citizens. The terrorists believe that women should make babies and serve as homemakers.

PUBLIC NOTICES- Your Right to Know!

04/30/2008

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING, BUDGET VOTE AND ELECTION AMITYVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT TOWNS OF BABYLON, SUFFOLK COUNTY AND OYSTER BAY, NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that a budget hearing before the qualified voters of the Amityville Union Free School District, Towns of Babylon, Suffolk County, and Oyster Bay, Nassau County,