Frolicking fun in East Rockaway

Bill Fortgang, retiring principal of East Rockaway High School, was honored by the Grist Mill Museum at the Huckleberry Frolic.

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The Colors

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Natalie Matthews, four months old was the first place winner of the baby contest for her age group! Janet Matthews is the proud grandmother.

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The East Rockaway Chamber of commerce was joined by local, county and state officials during the Hucklberry Frolic in Memorial Park. They are standing behind the Grist Mill Musuem, which is open now until the end of the summer.

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The Boy Scout's rope bridge was, as always, a popular activity.

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The Dance Space put on some rousing numbers!

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Winner, first place, of the second category age group.

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A bagpiper saluted the flag.

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Eloy Santos of Rio Academy in East Rockaway led the ladies in a kickboxing demonstration.

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The weather held out for the 43rd annual Huckleberry Frolic and Arts & Crafts Fair, held in Memorial Park on Saturday, June 9.

This popular fundraiser for the Grist Mill Museum, also located in the park, started with a parade of veterans and local organizations and officials, and bagpipe music by the Ancient Order of Hibernians GlorNa nGael Pipes & Drums (“The Voice of the Irish”) of Lynrook-Rockville Centre.

The Grist Mill honored retiring East Rockaway High School Principal Bill Fortgang for his years with the school.

The Town of Hempstead provided its mobile unit, offering passport services; the Nassau Masonic District sponsored Children’s Video and I.D. program; a baby parade was held at 11:30, and Rio Tae Jistsu Academy performed a women’s kickboxing demonstration, and the school’s students earned their new belts. The Dance Space put on a lively and colorful show.

The day also included lively music by D.J. Raphael, a hula hoop contest, children’s rides, an antique appraiser and raffles.