Local residents enjoy an evening on the lawn at Nathaniel Conklin House in Babylon Village
     On July 8 more than 80 local residents enjoyed an evening theatrical performance on the lawn at the Nathaniel Conklin House in Babylon Village sponsored by the Babylon Village Arts Council(BVAC). An evening performance of
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New athletic director heads to Lindenhurst School District
     For the 2006-07 school year, student athletes and coaches throughout the Lindenhurst School District will notice a change from previous years. For the first time, the district has appointed an athletic director solely responsible for the development and support of the athletic program. Taking the re
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Benefit for Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition held at Venetian Yacht Club
     The benefit for the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition (BBCC) was held at the Venetian Yacht Club in Babylon Village where 275 guests were treated to a variety of epicurean delights from local restaurants, bakeries and distributors. Over 25 chefs participated in the fundraiser. For information regardin
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Babylon Beautification Society
     The Babylon Beautification Society Country Fair will be held at Argyle Park, Sunday, September 10, noon to 5 p.m. This is the 33rd year the fair is being held. There will be handmade craft items from more than 250 craft vendors, delicious food, rides and games for children, Vermont cheddar cheese an
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West Islip resident to represent New York in the National Miss American PreTeen Pageant
     Alexis Voehl, age 12, and daughter of Antoinette Voehl of West Islip has won the State Pageant Miss New York American Pre Teen which qualifies her to represent New York State in the National Miss American PreTeen Pageant.
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Heard Around Town....
West Babylon resident elected president of board of directors of Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island
     Robert Karson, a resident of West Babylon and managing director and senior business development officer based in U.S. Trust's Garden City, office, has been elected president of the board of directors of the Epilepsy Foundation of Long Island. It was announced today by William J. Porter, Jr., regiona
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Helen Dodd celebrates her 103rd birthday!
     Born May 20, 1903, Helen Dodd was alive when Teddy Roosevelt was president, commuting to work was by horse and a home on Long Island was $1,000. Dodd, born and raised in Babylon Town, was engaged to be married at Southward Ho in the 1920s. An avid golfer, she spent many hours on the greens(and in th
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Local youth spend summer in Junior Lifeguard Training program
     Babylon youth may be among the next generation of lifeguards as they spend this summer training as members of the Jones Beach Lifeguard Corps Junior Lifeguard Program sponsored by FPL Energy. Participants include Babylon's Austin Deck (11), Michael Forgione (13), Kerry Glenday (10), Heather Glenday
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First Holy Communion celebration
     ' Hailey Mildred Reese, of West Babylon, received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion, Saturday, May 6 at Our Lady of Grace R.C. Church. A reception in her honor was held that evening at The Village Monaco Restaurant, West Islip. Hailey is the daughter of Kelly and Eric Reese and big sister to Kay
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Michele Renee Hunt to wed Kevin Thomas Magee
     Barbara Haller and her husband Michael Tull of Glen Arm, Maryland, announce the engagement of their daughter, Michele Renee Hunt to Kevin Thomas Magee, the son of Mickey and Pat Magee of New Bern at Carolina Pines, North Carolina.
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