Senator Owen H. Johnson Learns How to Steer Clear of Bullies at Forest Avenue Elementary School in West Babylon

BABYLON, NY: Senator Owen H. Johnson of the 4th Senate District recently observed a Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) Steer Clear of Bullies presentation made to a 4th grade inclusion class at Forest Avenue Elementary School in West Babylon. The multi-media bully prevention program was presented by CAPS trained volunteer, Bonnie Marks, and was designed to promote empathy and help build social and assertiveness skills in 4th and 5th graders.

“Senator Johnson has been a long-standing supporter of CAPS’ mission to prevent child abuse and neglect on Long Island. We are truly grateful for his legislative appropriations which enable us to present our programs to children in his district,” said Alane Fagin, Executive Director.

Steer Clear of Bullies is one of the many student-targeted, developmentally-appropriate workshops that are offered free to all Long Island schools, grades 2-12. A complete listing of CAPS prevention-through-education programs for students, as well as those for parents and school professionals, can be viewed at http://www.capsli.org"

Founded in 1982, Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) is Long Island’s leading non-profit resource on the prevention of child abuse, peer harassment and neglect. For information on how to make a donation, schedule a class or volunteer, call 516-621-0552 or 631-289-3240, or e-mail speaktocaps@optonline.net

The class of 1994 is having a reunion on October 8, 2005 at 7pm. As of now it is looking like we will be having it at the la grange in west islip. For more information please email j_cosmides@hotmail.com

Suffolk County Executive Proclaims June - Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
Metro NY Chapter / Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America -05-26-2005
Steve Levy, County Executive of Suffolk County issued a proclamation to the Metro NY Chapter / Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, proclaiming June, in the year 2005, and every year thereafter, as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in Suffolk County. The proclamation was issued in an effort to make the citizens of Suffolk County aware of, and ultimately find a cure for, Myasthenia Gravis (MG).

MG is most often and acquired disorder that results in fatigable muscle weakness, made worse by activity and improved with rest. It results from an autoimmune attack against the nerve-muscle junction.

The Suffolk County MG Support Group for patients and families is held on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main Street, Setauket, New York. Please call 631-765-2186 or email MGSGSC@aol.com

The 2005 MG Awareness Walk is being held June 12, 2005. Wantagh Park, Wantagh, NY. Registration 9:00 a.m.. Walkers are needed. This is a free event. Please call 631-255-8623 for a registration package or visit http://mgfametrony.homestead.com/nymgmgfa.html