Our Lady of Consolation residents visit Cradle of Aviation Museum
      On November 14, the residents of Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center visited the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City. The day was very informative and interesting for the residents. They enjoyed the films and lectures that were presented, and look forward to more vi...
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Local resident donates Pulitzer collection to Babylon Public Library
      L o n g - t i m e Babylon Village resident Robert Shauer recently donated a copy of all Pulitzer Prize winning fiction novels from 1918-2006 to the Babylon Public Library in memory of his parents, Samuel and Ruth Shauer. Shauer attributes his love of reading to his parents who were avid readers.
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Bellport seniors participate in community art show
      Each year at the Bellport Community Center an art show sponsored by the South Bay Artist Association is held for high school seniors. Students wishing to participate must each send three pieces of original work, framed and wired for hanging. Four Babylon student artists took part in the exhibition....
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Lindenhurst fifth graders journey into American Indian territory
      Fifth grade students at Lindenhurst’s Daniel Street Elementary School recently took a trip back in time as they journeyed into American Indian Territory. Sponsored by the PTA, the s t u d e n t s spent a day learning all about American Indian life in the Eastern Woodland Region.
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Babylon girls softball team are 2006 champions
      The Babylon girls softball team, coached by Jim McGovern and Craig Incandella, are the District 34 softball champs for the 12-yearold division 2006. Shown in the photos with Coach McGovern and Coach Incandella are Lacey Carlock, Alana Falon, Emily Gouveia, Hannah McGarvey, Erica Zigon, Juliette In...
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Babylon student to attend Newport Naval Academy
      Babylon High School senior Taylor Garrison Reynolds, son of Tom and Cathy Reynolds, has been selected to attend the Naval Academy Preparatory Schools at Newport, Rhode Island in August 2007. Successful completion of this program, along with recommendations of the Commanding Officer and the Naval Ac...
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Senator Owen Johnson supports PET/CT scanner system
      Senator Owen Johnson recently presented Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center with $100,000 for its PET/CT system. The new system allows for a faster way to “see and treat” cancer. The GE Discovery ST, a redesigned PET/CT system, is completely optimized for cancer care.
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BSD seventh graders at the Conklin House
      Seventh graders in the new AEP Program at Babylon Junior-Senior High School have made a holiday tree skirt to be raffled at the historic Conklin House Holiday House Tour. They used their handsewing skills for this community service project, overseen by community volunteers Joy Torrey and Karin Cott...
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Babylon Rotary Club donates toys to needy
      It has been a long tradition by the Babylon Rotary Club to collect and donate toys to needy children in the area. This year’s collection resulted in a truckload of toys. The Babylon Rotary club is committed to local needs. Shown, left to right, are Past Presidents Frank Seibert, Scott Lockwood, Pr...
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Babylon Theatrical Troupe praised for community service
      Thespian Troupe 6117 at Babylon Junior-Senior High School is being praised by the International Thespian Society for its participation in the So Kids Can Eat Food Drive. Executive Director Michael Peitz of TOTS-Eat wrote in a letter addressed to School Librarian Jane Herbst, “You have unselfishly r...
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Amityville Woman's Club November meetings
      At the November meeting of the Amityville Woman’s Club at the Unqua Corinthian Yacht Club they announced their participation in the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program. With the proceeds they buy new toys and new clothing for local children who are in need. All gifts will be distributed in time for...
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St. Paul's Reformed Church Christmas pageant to be held December 17
      St. Paul’s Reformed Church in North Babylon invites the community to join in celebrating the season with a Christmas pageant presented by the Sunday School on Sunday, December 17, 4 p.m. Take a break to appreciate the beauty of the season. St. Paul’s is located at 158 Phelps Ln. For information, ...
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Sen. Johnson helps Bay Shore Lions Club celebrate 75 years of service
      State Senator Owen H. Johnson (4th Senate District, Babylon), Chairman of the Finance Committee, recently attended a celebration at Captain Bill’s in Bay Shore commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Bay Shore Lions Club where he presented the Club with a proclamation paying tribute to the organi...
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