April 13 Lindy Edition

Welcome to Wednesday. The week is half over, but not before you read about several things you need to know, including a question that Lindenhurst Patch would like answered for an upcoming story.

Be sure to check the bottom of this story for details.

Now, you already know the weather is a little rainy, so let’s to today’s list:

1. Tonight the newly scheduled final budget workshop and special meeting will start at 8:30 p.m. at the auditorium.

The BOE had of the 2011-12 school budget while it continued talks with the teachers’ union, TAL. The two are , according to the school district.

If you missed anything in the process so far, click on School News to:

• Catch up on following the and after a .
• To mark down for the district through the end of June.
• Read about the recent .
• See Lindenhurst Patch’s interview with .
• Learn what the deal may mean for Lindenhurst.
• And check out ’s and ’s opinion pieces related to this year’s budget process.

2. The convenes its today from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Earn Community Service Credit while helping prepare and plan library program and events. And look for the story about the LML’s that took place .

3. The is seeking support. Scheduled for May 14 at the high school, all proceeds will benefit the students of Lindenhurst schools. Gates open at 8 a.m. Check-in will run until noon. Awards and raffles will start at 3 p.m. Rain date is May 15.

There will be food, music, baskets, displays and events. Raffle tickets are available now for $20.00 each.

There will also be a raffle to win a 2011 Toyota Prius Hybrid from Atlantic Toyota. For details visit the dedicated website.

It’ll be open to cars, trucks, motorcycles and bicycles at a $10 pre-register fee and $15 day-of-show fee. Included with paid entry is one free raffle ticket for a chance to win a NASCAR Drive Experience. Bicycles and spectators get in for free. First- and second-place trophies in each of 15 classes – plus best in show – will be awarded.

Vendors (at $25 each) and food vendors (at $100 each) are also needed.

4. Now here comes the question, which is based on the Gilgo investigation that continues today.

Because this case hits close to home and so many Lindy residents make the Town of Babylon beaches a second home in the summertime, Lindenhurst Patch is asking:

• How will the Gilgo case change the way you go to the ToB Beaches this summer?

E-mail barbara.loehr@patch.com with your answers. Lindenhurst Patch would like to know for an upcoming story.

And in case you missed anything in the investigation so far, here’s an updated timeline and the latest headlines:

5. Please also check out Lindenhurst Patch’s Welcome Video, and then be sure to follow on Facebook and Twitter.

We have almost 200 followers on Facebook, and we’re closing in on 150 followers on Twitter four weeks after launch, and Lindenhurst Patch thanks you.

Keep spreading the word, and have a great day! Be well, and take care.