On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as "The Great War."
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Mary Malloy
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11/5/09
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Sandel seniors know how to party
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It was a rollicking good time as members of the village’s Sandel Senior Center gathered for the annual Halloween party on Oct. 30. Witches and other costumed apparitions enjoyed delicious food, …
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11/4/09
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Happy Halloween from the Herald staff
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The newsroom at Richner Communications is a serious place -- except on Halloween, when the staff celebrates Halloween in fashion -- or in costume! Have a safe and fun Halloween.
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10/30/09
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Ragamuffins march on Rockville Centre
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There was no shortage of colorful costumes, or kids to wear them, at Sunday's annual Halloween Ragamuffin Parade.
Starting at the Village Green, hundreds of families marched down Maple Avenue to …
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10/29/09
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East Rockaway Oktoberfest
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Not even a little rain could stop the people of East Rockaway and its surrounging towns from enjoying their annual Ocktoberfest on October 23, 24 and 25, thanks to the Village and its Recreation Department.
Residents had fun on the rides and playing games of chance, all provided by Newton Shows.
The Switch and Big Shot entertained, and Kenny Vance and the Planotones performed on Sunday. Vendors displayed their wares, including crafts, activities and great food. Rain or shine — it was a fun, fall weekend.
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10/29/09
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Meet the 'Cabbage Patch Kids'
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The third grade classes at Rhame Avenue School are really growing — cabbages!
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Mary Malloy
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10/29/09
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The bravest of the brave
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The Elks Lodge #1 in Lynbrook honored local firefighters at a ceremony held on Oct. 23.
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10/29/09
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Friends gather for fair
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On Oct. 16 and 17, the Church of the Ascension held its annual Friendship Fair to raise funds and provide an opportunity for community members to meet and greet.
The fair featured new and used …
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10/22/09
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A ‘taste’ of Rockville Centre
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The Rockville Centre Chamber of Commerce held its second annual Taste of Elegance on Oct. 16 at the St. Agnes Parish Center.
The Taste of Elegance enabled guests to sample cuisine from over 25 of …
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10/22/09
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St. Raymond's winds up centennial celebration
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The priests, deacons, and sisters of St. Raymond Parish, along with the Centennial Celebration committee and congregants, celebrated the end of their centennial celebration commemorating the 100th anniversary of St. Raymond Parish.
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10/22/09
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