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West Islip Brainstormers congratulated by Legislator Barraga
      Recently, the Brainstormers, a West Islip High School team consisting of college-bound seniors, was congratulated by Suffolk County Legislator Thomas F. Barraga (R, West Islip). The students beat North Shore High School during "The Challenge," a half-hour high school quiz program, to win the Long ...
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Babylon Village resident named scholar athlete
      Babylon Village resident Ryan O'Connor was named to the 2007 New England Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association Scholar-Athlete team. The Scholar- Athlete team honors graduating seniors from schools in the NEILAwho have earned over a 3.0 grade point average and have excelled on the field.
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Babylon Business and Professional Women to hold meeting
      The Babylon Business and Professional Women (BB&PW) met Sunday, May 20 in Elizabeth Karoly's garden for lemonade, iced tea and talk. Under apple and cherry trees, amid strawberry patches and flower gardens they discussed their business. Reports were given by chairpersons and everyone offered an an...
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West Islip Board of Education recognizes outstanding athletes
      Student recognition was held during the April meeting of the West Islip Board of Education. Praised for outstanding athletic accomplishments were Patrick Bell, All-County Varsity Wrestling; Rod Alzmann, Dennis Faherty and John Badolato for All-County and All-State Boys Varsity Winter Track; Andrew...
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Former Babylon resident named senior political reporter
      ABC News recently named Rick Klein as a senior political reporter and author of the new version of The Note which launched May 2. He will contribute political stories to all ABC News broadcasts and platforms including analysis and political coverage on ABCNews.com throughout the day.
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Babylon Masonic Historical Society visits residents of the Berkshire Nursing Center monthly
      Members of the Babylon Masonic Historical Society visit with residents of the Berkshire Nursing Center each month. They also assist the Rev. Juanita Hilsenbeck , wife of Past Master Walter Hilsenbeck, with religious services. Each month they have a special program with music and games and resident...
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Seniors at the Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center celebrate intergenerational "Senior" prom
      Like high school seniors across Long Island, the "seniors" at the Gurwin Jewish Geriatric Center in Commack celebrated their own "senior" prom complete with DJ, favors, flowers and escorts from the Community Service Action Club at Deer Park High School. The annual event was celebrated by nearly 10...
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Babylon Travelers Club news
      Nancy Newton presented a paper on vacation and retirements opportunities at the April 2 meeting of the Babylon Travelers at the home of Betsy Davison. She divided Mexico into several areas and spoke of the popular resorts such as Cancun and Cozumel on the Yucatan Peninsula as well as Porta Vallart...
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W. Babylon resident graduates Basic Combat Training
      Army Pfc. Andrew G. Palaszczuk has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky. During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, ...
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Local Girl Scouts receive silver awards
      Members of Girl Scout Troop 2440 of Babylon Village recently received the Silver Award, the highest award for girls 11 to 14 years old. They were honored at a ceremony held at Babylon High School.
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