Memories of a simpler time
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The Rhame Avenue Elementary School Class of 1963 was a post World War II melting pot, and many were first-generation Americans. Most of our parents had moved to East Rockaway from Brooklyn and other city boroughs after the war.
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Lynbrook staff volleys to raise funds for PTA event
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The Lynbrook Council of PTA’s sponsored its annual Staff Volleyball Game and Middle School Kickline performance recently.
Funds raised from the event will go toward scholarship funds for graduatin Lynbrook High School seniors.
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by Mary Malloy
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1/14/10
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Shoppers will have Samoa those cookies
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Girl Scouts began their annual cookie sales on Jan. 9 at malls throughout the county. Several troops sold Thin Mints, Samoas, Do-Si-Dos, Tagalongs and more at the Green Acres Mall throughout the day.
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1/13/10
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No, no, no — this isn’t a New Year’s resolution column. Go somewhere else for that — I’m sure plenty of people are writing about that subject this week.
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Mary Malloy
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1/4/10
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Snowstorm sacks south shore
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A weekend snowstorm dumped more than a foot of snow across the region, leaving Valley Stream residents with a lot of shoveling to do after the flakes stopped falling.
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12/21/09
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Rockin' around the Christmas tree
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The Friends of North Valley Stream held its annual Christmas tree lighting on Dec. 8 at the Matthew Giglio Plaza at Dutch Broadway and Corona Avenue.
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12/16/09
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A visit to the precinct
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Cub Scouts from Valley Stream Pack 109 toured the Nassau County Police Department 5th Precinct on Dutch Broadway last Friday evening.
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12/16/09
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(East) Rockin' around the Christmas tree
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The Village of East Rockaway had two tree lightings -- one at Village Hall, and the other on Main Street at Veterans Plaza. The residents marched in a holiday parade -- and some even rode in a horse-drawn carriage -- to listen to holiday tunes, watch dancing by the Dance Space, and enjoy a visit from Santa.
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Mary Malloy
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12/10/09
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Lynbrook's the place for holiday fun
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The Lynbrook Winter Celebration was full of fun, with a petting zoo, lively dancers, carolling, a tree lighting, and a visit from Santa.
Local merchants stayed open sell their wares and serve sweet treats and hot chocolate to the chilly crowd.
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by Mary Malloy
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12/10/09
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Santa Claus comes to Lynbrook
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Santa Claus took time out from his very busy schedule to make a special visit to Lynbrook families at the Earle Avenue parking lot. Before he said goodbye, he left the children with an early Christmas gift — a movie at the Lynbrook Movie Theater. Ho, ho, ho!
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Mary Malloy
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12/10/09
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