Kids of Distinction program returns for 2007
      Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto, together with Kids Helping Kids by Kids Way, Inc. Co-Founders Robert A.J. Eslick and Philip M. Eslick, announce that their co-sponsored Kids of Distinction program is returning for 2007.
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Scholars in the news
      + Janessa Myers of North Massapequa was named to the fall 2006 dean's list at Lasell College, Newton, Massachusetts. Myers is a senior majoring in fashion and retail merchandising. + Kathryn Kaplun, of Massapequa, was named to the dean's list for the fall 2006 semester at the State University of...
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They're engaged!!
      The bride-to-be is a 1992 graduate of Plainedge High School and received her bachelor of fine arts degree in musical theatre from The Boston Conservatory in 1998 and a master's in music education from Hunter College. She is an elementary music teacher in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
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No. Massapequan honored at New York Ultrarunning awards brunch
      Veteran ultramarathoner Sherry Bellovin, of North Massapequa, was one of those honored at the fifth annual New York Ultrarunning Awards Brunch held on Sunday, January 28 to honor the premier endurance runners in the New York metropolitan area for the year 2006.
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Local residents receive awards at Long Island Running Club awards night Greater Clubhouse in Prix place
      The December 19 meeting of the Greater Long Island Running Club served as the Club's annual awards night for 2006, highlighted by members receiving awards in recognition of their athletic accomplishments and service to the Club and to the Long island running community.
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Massapequa soccer "Red Thunder" team wins championship
      The Massapequa Soccer Club's tenyear old Red Thunder team won the Division Championship of the Long Island Junior Soccer League. Nassau County Legislator Peter J. Schmitt joined in to present special Legislative Recognition to the Division Champs.
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