The District 13 Board of Education will consider nearly a million-and-a-half dollars worth of capital projects, repairs and equipment purchases as budget planning for the 2010-11 school year begins.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/16/09
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It was built in the rain and dedicated in the cold. In between, the new gazebo at Hewlett House has become a popular spot for those who are battling cancer.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/16/09
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The owner of a Valley Stream jewelry store was shot during a robbery last week but was not seriously injured. Three suspects are in custody, but police say they believe the gunman is still at large.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/16/09
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Improving the science curriculum is a major initiative for two of Valley Stream’s elementary school districts this year. Districts 13 and 30 officials are hoping to unveil enhanced programs in September in a subject that often receives less attention than English Language Arts and math.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/9/09
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The annual gingerbread house contest at the Pagan-Fletcher Restoration was a bit smaller this year, but Valley Stream Historical Society trustee Karen Selah reminded those in attendance that it’s the quality, not the quantity, of the entries that matters.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/9/09
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A new initiative by Nassau County has led to the creation of a local group dedicated to making sure people get services they need.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/9/09
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Although food donations always increase around the holidays, leaders of local outreach centers say they can always use more.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/9/09
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Holy Name of Mary School students have done their part to make the holidays a little brighter for troops overseas. The children wrote letters, made cards and decorated ornaments for the soldiers.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/9/09
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With 500 elementary school students chanting “cut the ribbon,” officials did just that on Nov. 25, officially opening up the new playground at the James A. Dever School.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/2/09
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Several teachers in District 30 have a new tool at their disposal — an interactive white board — which they say makes learning more exciting.
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Andrew Hackmack
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12/2/09
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