Members of Girl Scout Troop 808 — fourth graders from Hewitt Elementary School — recently earned their Bronze Award by becoming aware about animals, animal shelters and how they can help animals in their community.
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3/3/10
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Joseph Marchica is on the verge of becoming an Eagle Scout. The Boy Scout from Valley Stream Troop 116 recently completed his Eagle project, installing a new flag pole at St. Joseph’s Church in Hewlett.
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Andrew Hackmack
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2/24/10
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On Saturday, Jan. 9, Boy Scout Troop 362 held a food drive outside the East Meadow Stop & Shop/Wal-Mart benefiting the St. Raphael’s Food Pantry.
The troop had three teams of scouts …
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2/18/10
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Veterans and members of Boy Scout Troop 240 joined together for a day of food and stories on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the West Hempstead American Legion Cathedral Post 1087.
It was thanks to …
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Lee Landor
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2/11/10
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Scouts serve up breakfast
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Valley Stream Boy Scout Troop 116 held a pancake breakfast fundraiser on Feb. 7 at St. Joseph's Church in Hewlett.
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2/10/10
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Rob Bogle wanted to document Valley Stream’s unique history with his Eagle Scout project. Recently, he installed a plaque along Sunrise Highway honoring Rum Junction, a popular spot in the 19th century.
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Andrew Hackmack
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1/20/10
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Christmas is a time for family, giving and reflection — but for military personnel overseas, it’s another day of fighting for our freedom and spending precious time away from loved ones.
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Anthony Bottan
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12/16/09
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The girls of Hewitt Elementary School’s Junior Girl Scout Troop 804 participated in a month-long charity food drive holding a canned food collection outside King Kullen.
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12/16/09
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Christmas is a time for family, giving and reflection — but for military personnel overseas, it’s another day of fighting for our freedom and spending precious time away from loved ones.
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by Mary Malloy
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12/9/09
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The third annual Halloween Treats For Troops Candy Drive sponsored locally by Dr. Michael J. Rechter of Long Island Dental Excellence collected a total of 1,884 pounds of candy and personal products that were donated by the community — their best year yet.
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11/25/09
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