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The Our Lady of Peace Parish Social Ministry’s food pantry is stocked for the holidays, but its director, Sister Barbara Faber, said the pantry will still need donations after the holiday season is over.
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Anthony Bottan and Mary Malloy
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12/23/09
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The Girl Scouts of ELLM Association, representing the girls and adult volunteers of East Rockaway, Lakeview, Lynbrook and Malverne were recently informed that the first Girl Scout troop organized in Nassau County in 1918 or 1919 was a troop from Lynbrook.
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Madeline Pearson
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12/16/09
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With the state’s deficit nearing a $4 billion, and amid what officials call a “cash-flow crunch,” Gov. David Paterson has ordered $750 million in reductions in scheduled December payments to help keep the current-year budget balanced.
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Anthony Bottan
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12/16/09
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For the sixth year , the Patrick Xavier Owens’ Games will be held at East Rockaway High School on Dec. 19, beginning at 10 a.m. The annual event, which was organized by Patrick’s brother, Alan, is in the memory of a brave young boy who died in 1997, at the age of five.
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Brian Dessart
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12/10/09
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East Rockaway High School senior Danny Quadrino, 18, is living his dream as an actor on Broadway. He has made his debut on the Big White Way in the revival of the musical "Bye Bye Birdie." He just filled in for the starring role of "Hugo" in this week's matinee performance.
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Mary Malloy
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12/3/09
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Running a half marathon is something East Rockaway resident Kenny Meyer, 35, never thought he would do — especially now, a year after he had surgery to avoid cancer.
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12/2/09
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E-waste — old computers, televisions and cell phones — is growing at three times the rate of regular garbage, and contains hazardous materials that, if disposed of improperly, can impact the air we breathe and the water we drink. That’s why East Rockaway officials are ahead of the curve when it comes to recycling e-waste, which not only benefits the environment, but saves the village money.
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by Anthony Bottan
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11/25/09
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Regent Roger Tilles paid a visit to the East Rockaway schools recently.
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11/12/09
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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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Former East Rockaway Mayor Charles (“Charlie”) Formont died suddenly on October 21. Formont, who was known as Charlie, was a village trustee from 1987 to 1995 and served two terms as mayor from 1995 to 2003. A lifelong village resident, he was a member of the East Rockaway Fire Department and Rescue Squad for 49 years.
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Mary Malloy
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10/27/09
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