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East Rockaway hosts tree-lighting ceremony

Posted Thursday, December 15, 2011 11:49 am

Lindsey Kupfer sits perched on her father, Chuck’s shoulders to get a better look at the festivities.

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Victoria Son gets a bird’s eye view on her father, Minsoo’s shoulders.

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The Rhame and Centre Avenue Elementary School Chorus’ 5th and 6th graders sang at the tree lighting.

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Santa arrived on his sleigh — designed by members of the East Rockaway Fire Department.

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The mayor and village trustees kicked off the program. From left were Mayor Fran Lenahan and trustees Stanley Lombardo, Ed Corrado, Richard Gogarty and Deputy Mayor Bruno Romano.

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By Mary Malloy

The Village of East Rockaway, along with the East Rockaway Recreation Department, hosted its annual Tree Lighting ceremony, held at Village Hall on Atlantic Avenue on December 9. Santa Claus made a “surprise” visit to the event on a handmade sleigh.

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