Local Scout plants trees for community
      Robert Vames , of Troop 1 Boys Scouts in Babylon is currently working toward his Eagle Scout rank. Vames' Eagle Project, is the planting of between 12 and 14 hardwood trees along Montauk Highway and St. Mark's Lane at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Islip. This project is scheduled to be completed...
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N. Babylon resident graduates army basic training
      Army Reserve Pvt. Sean J. Edwards has graduated from Basic Combat training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Oklahoma.
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West Islip resident gradutes ROTC
      Michael J. Clifford has graduated from the Army ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) Leader Development and Assessment Course, also known as "Operation Warrior Forge," at Fort Lewis, Tacoma, Wash. The ROTC cadet has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army.
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Good Samaritan newborn receives gifts from Girl Scout Troop 1239
      West Islip's Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center patient Rosalba Rochia and her husband Matt were the lucky recipients of a Girl Scout Troop 1239 project. The Copiague Troop 1239 Leader, Cynthia Urban, had troop members donate new clothing, toys and supplies to be given to the first girl born o...
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Deer Park senior tennis team wins state championship
      The Deer Park Blast senior tennis team won the new York state team tennis championship. The team consists of players from Suffolk County. They competed in the United State Tennis Association team tennis league this past summer. After defeating Syosset in the Long Island region, the Long Island tea...
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