Graduations Th is Weekend
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School Budgets A pproved
On Second Time Around
Voters in three school districts - Wyandanch,
West Babylon, and North Babylon - who rejected
budgets in May, approved them on a revote last
week.
In Wyandanch , the $2.55 million
budget was approved by a twovote^ margin. The vote iyas 169
to 1670 Also approved was the
purchase of two new school buses at $15,000 by a vote of 169
for and 159 against.
The total budget had been increased by $18,000 over the previous one submitted in May, but
the estimated tax rate remains
the same ot $3.4-29 per $100
assessed valuation. School trustees believe the revenues from
the sale of lottery tickets and
anticipated state aid will offset
the increased budget.
In West Babylon approved a
reduced budget by a vote of 1,223
to 1,083, The total budget which
was defeated in May by 500
votes called for an expenditure
of $7.98 million. At the June
vote, the budget was resubmitted,
divided into four propositions,
three of which were defeated.
The operating budget of $7.86
million was approved. The pro-
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positions that were defeated
were: a $45,000 proposal to buy
six new school buses, 1,477
to 872; $22,600 summer-school
program, 1,438 to 928, and $9,000 public relations coordinator 's position, 1,983 to 366o
The estimated tax rate is
$12.54 per $100, 45 cents less
than proposed for last month's
budget.
In North Babylon, the $10.22
million budget was approved by
a vote of 1,821 to 1,160. The
estimated tax rate is $12.94 per
$100. The winter recreation proposition was defeated by a vote
of 1,448 to 1,426.
Also defeated was the proposed
library budget of $110,206, which
had been trimmed by $7,000 by
a vote of 1,547 to 1,352. The
library board has indicated that
it will not seek another vote on
the budget, but operate on the
same budget as this past year
of $96,400.
Library Building
ATTENTION
Program to Start
SERVICE CLUBS
Construction of the new Babylon Library is due to start this
week and the Village is acquiring a piece of properly opposite
the new library for parking facilities. The property is owned
by Ralph Honsberger and is being acquired by condemnation.
The properly will replace the
parking lot now on the site of
the new library.
The Babylon Pool is again
available to any Service Club in
the Babylon Area. The clubs
are advised to make arrangements for reservations early.
Babylon Tuna Club, Babylon Fire
Dept., Babylon Little League all
have their reservations. Other
clubs may call MO 9-1212.
School officials in the Babylon area are all hoping for fair weather this
weekend, for outdoor commencement rites are planned for most of the
township's graduating seniors during the two-day period.
Babylon High school will graduate an expected 163 students in ceremonies
Legion To
'Ring Bells
For Freedom
Americanism Chairman Peter
J. Mc Nally, Vice Commander
of North Babylon 1839 Post of
the American Legion , announced
that plans were being made to
"Ring the Bells for Freedom"
in Town of Babylon on July 4, at
2 P.M. E.D.S.T. This Is part of
a National Observance originated
by the late President Kennedy
and will result in bells of all
sizes and shapes, headed by the
Liberty Bell in Philadelphia being rung throughout the land. This
is to serve as a reminder to
everyone throughout the world
that we have not forgotten the
day of our Charter of Freedom
and that the freedoms proclaimed
on July 4, 1776 are still dear and
subj ect to protection by every
American.
Supervisor Gilbert C, Hanse,
by official Proclamation, has
called uponevery citizen to participate in this salute to our heritage of freedom and has designated The American Legion to
spread the campaign throughout
the state. The Department Commander has appointed Commander Willard Jones coordinator of the observance in Town
of Babylon.
We would appreciate any publicity that you will be able to
offer us in the above program.
Copy of Proclamation attached.
Respectfully
Peter J. Mc Nally
Vice Commander.
Zoning
BABYLON SWIMMING PROGRA M Decision
Registration for the swimming program this Reserved
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lows:
7 - 9 p.m.
June 23
2 - 4 p.m..
June 24
2 - 4 p.m.
June 25
2 - 4 p.m.
July 1
2 - 4 p.m.
July 2
All registration will be held at the Babylon
Village Hall. The first day of swimming lessons,
will be on July 3, 1967 and it will run for six
weeks, Monday through Friday, hours 9:30 till
12 noon* The final date will be August 11, 1967.
The swimminjg meet will be held on August 11,
1967 , starting at 1 p.m. (No swimming lessons
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Decision was reserved on two
downzoning applications aired
before the town board following
opposition by residents in the
area.
In Wyandanch, petitioners
sought have a parcel of land at
Main A venue and 22nd Street,
rezoned from residence to business for the construction of a 7Eleven Store.
In Deer Park, a petition was
filed for a zone change from residence to light industry for the
construction of an industrial
building on a parcel at Long Island Avenue and Deer Park. Residents charged mat if granted it
would set a precedentj opening
the . door for further downzoning.
planned Sunday, June 25, at 5
p.m . on the school athletic field .
Valedictorian is Christophe r
Nicholas and salutatorian is
Christine Turner.
West Babylon High School has
scheduled its commencement
rites for Saturday, June 24 at 4
p.m. at the West Babylon Junior
High School athletic field . App roximately 390 student s will receive diplomas .
Valedictorian is Valerie 0'
Hara and salutatorian is Pete r
Basi rico.*
In West Islip, graduation exercises are slated Saturday.June
24, on the school football field
and about 466 will be graduated.
There are two valedictorians
in the West Islip graduating
class - William Allien and William Jaklitsch. Barbara Gorman
is salutatoriaa
Wyandanch High School plans
its commencement programSunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. in the
school auditorium. About 65 students will be graduated.
David Tucciarone is valedictorian and Janice Williams is salutatorian.
In North Babylon, graduation
rites are set for Sunday, June
25, at 4:15 p.m. on the school athletic field . About 477 seniors
will be graduated.
Kenneth Forseth has been
chosen valedictorian and Russell
Mittermeier, salutatorian.
Many of the graduatingseniors
will be receiving special awards
during the ceremonies, in recognition of high scholastic achievements.
Christo pher Nicholas
Valedictorian
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Oppose Widening
Of Main Street
Opposition forces are gathering regarding the proposed
widening of Main Street in
Babylon Village. Word has
reached this newspaper of various Service Clubs and private
citizens investigating the problem. The editorial staff of
the Babylon Beacon would like
to extend an invitation to these
parties to use our "Letters to
the Editor " column , to air the
proposed widening. Send your
letter to Babylon Beacon, Box
"L", Babylon. 11702.
TOWN SWIMMING PROGRAM
Registration is now underway and will continue
until July 1st for participation in the 1967 Town
of Babylon swimming program. Instructions will
be given at Deer Park Pool , Long Island Avenue ,
Deer Park , Geiger Lake Park, Grand Boulevard,
Wyandanch, North Amityville Pool , Albany Avenue ,
North Amityville, Phelps Lane Park, Phelps Lane,
North Babylon and Sawyer Avenue Park , Sawyer
Avenue, West Babylon.
Registration is being held at each place of instruction. Age requirements are from the ages
of 7 to 17 for the children's group and from 18
and over for the adult's group. All 7 year olds
registering for this program must bring proof
of age.
This program is open to all Town of Babylon
residents and proof of residency must be shown
at the time of registration. Courses will be offered for beginners, advanced beginners , intermediates and swimmers. Further information and
details on the 1967 Town of Babylon swimming program may be obtained at the above mentioned
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