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(Editor’s Note: This is an extended list of the cremains to be interred on Saturday, May 19 at the Long Island National Cemetery. The original exclusive article appeared in the Friday, April 27 edition of the Farmingdale Observer and online at www.antonnews.com.)

On Saturday, May 19, Long Island veteran organizations and funeral homes are set to give proper military burials to more than 50 unclaimed veterans’ cremated remains.

Friday, 11 May 2012 00:00

District prepares for final budget reading for May 15 vote

At the May 2 Farmingdale School Board of Trustees public board meeting at Howitt Middle School, Superintendent of Schools Dr. John Lorentz shared with the audience of about 34 people, the success that he and Superintendent of Business and Finance Paul Defendini have had over the last couple of weeks during their visits to many of the community groups. They gave comprehensive budget presentations to as many community groups as possible, delivering the details of this year’s proposed 2012-13 budget.

Lorentz thanked the three seniors groups that he had given budget presentations to within the past week, saying, “We’ve developed a relationship with them, such that they really understand our budget concerns and they are generally a supportive group.”

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Congratulations to Zwanger Pesiri Radiology (ZP) shortstop Russ Graham. He is the Over the Hill Gang “Player of the Week.” Graham’s fantastic defense and timely hitting were the driving force behind a big ZP win. Graham made several over-the-shoulder grabs; one saved two runs in a very tight game. He also turned a number of double plays with second baseman Sean O’Flynn. At the plate, he had three hits including a clutch two-out RBI single and a long double.

ZP beat Changing Times Pub 9-4. Pitcher Brian Tinney was superb, holding CT to only four runs after the hot hitting team scored 58 runs in its first three games. Tinney had plenty of defensive help, especially from middle infielders Graham and rookie O’Flynn. The pair combined for three double plays to end potential CT rallies. The outfield was also solid. Vinny Foppiano, Bino Reverberi and Tom Dittmeier roamed far and wide to track down CT drives.   

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The St. Kilian Saints of Farmimgdale PAL recently presented the 2011 award winners with plaques. The 14U team, including: Anthony Costantini (Most Improved Player), Mike Murphy (New Saint of the Year), Mike Anzalone (Gold Glove), and Vinny Nicolo (Cy Young); and Brett Davies (Coaches Award) of the high school team (back) each received their awards.