Battle of the Book winners in North Babylon
      The North Babylon Public Library Battle of the Books team, Minimum Ride, placed third among all Suffolk public libraries. The Battle of the Books is a tournament for middle school readers covering eight books which each participant reads over the summer.
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Babylon Library kids caught the reading bug
      The Babylon Public Library recently completed its Summer Reading Club, Catch the Reading Bug @ the Library. Babylon families enjoyed a summer filled with craft programs like Catch the Origami bug, activities like Mommy and Me Movement and reading. Many children took part in the "flea market" wher...
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North Babylon artist finalist in museum art competition
      The Long Island Museum in Stony Brook is proud to announce that Anthony D'Avino of North Babylon is a finalist in the museum's juried art competition, Summer on Long Island. D'Avino and other artists from across Long Island were invited to submit up to three works that best fit the theme, Summer ...
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Sen. Owen H. Johnson honors "Women of Distinction"
      State Senator Owen H. Johnson (4th Senate District, Babylon), recently honored Patricia Burkhart of Deer Park and Judy Skillen of Babylon Village as 2008 New York State Senate "Women of Distinction.
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Our Lady of Consolation Nursing & Rehabilitative Care resident celebrates 104th birthday
      West Islip's Our Lady of Consolation's resident, Wilhelmina (Minnie) Weigold, recently celebrated her 104th birthday. Weigold was born June 15, 1904, in New York City and later moved to Long Island City and Corona. Weigold and her family finally settled on Long Island, in North Babylon.
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C. Leg. Wayne Horsley presents Eagel Scout award
      S.C. Leg. Wayne R. Horsley presented Eagle Scout Christopher Laurence Taylor with a proclamation as he received his Eagle Scout Award. Although many Scouts begin the difficult journey which leads them to the pinnacle of their scouting careers, only a small percentage actually achieves their goal a...
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Ascention Lutheran Church in Deer Park donate food
      Samantha Liebe of Brentwood, center, and Brittany Ann and Steven Rodgers of Deer Park are shown with the food donated by children attending the Vacation Bible School at Ascension Lutheran Church, 33 Bay Shore Rd., Deer Park. The food pantry collection helped teach the youngsters about sharing and ...
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Dix Hill fireman Fred Kuhne honored
      Suffolk County Legislator Steve Stern (D-Huntington) 16th LD, recently honored Fred Kuhne at the Dix Hills Fire Department's 60th annual Installation Dinner as one of the founders and as a charter member of the Dix Hills Fire Department. Kuhne has dedicated over 60 years of service and was named h...
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