Sarah Helmich was awarded a $1,000 scholarship offered by the Mineola Chamber of Commerce. The organization also gave Cathy Dougherty a check for $250 for her help at past Mineola Fairs.

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Maryknoll Missionary Father Frank Diffley gave an enlightening account of his work in Japan on a recent Sunday at Corpus Christi.

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Lou Panacciulli, Teri Ranfone and Joe Rizza had dinner at Eleanor Rigbys as they laid out plans for the Nassau Pops concert in Memorial Park.

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On the way to the pool we met Auxiliary Police Chief Frank Spae, Nick Martone of Jerome Ave., Pat Struss of McKinley Parkway and Nick Leon of Frank Ave. Speaking of the pool, Dan Kopetic has been appointed the head of supervision and Tom Rudolph is in charge of security.

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Our son Richard, executive editor of Entertainment Weekly, recently returned home on a flight from LA with English funny man John Cleese, star of Monty Python's Flying Circus and Fawlty Towers.

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Walter and Janet Langer of Barwick Blvd. celebrated the birth of a new granddaughter with dinner at Eleanor Rigby's.

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Speaking of new grandparents, Pam and Bob Borra are rejoicing because of the birth of Danielle Borra, daughter of Rose and Robert Borra. The Borras are the owners of Borra Electric on Jericho Tpke.

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Grace found a set of Mazda car keys on Beebe Rd. The loser can claim them by calling 747-8282, ext. 122.

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Antonio Polisi gave a surprise birthday party for his wife Melody. Antonio is the manager of Ceriellos.

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Tom and Maryanne Warnecke had high praise for the MVA Corps and the Police Dept. for saving the life of Maryanne's mother Pearl Cogliandro when she went into cardiac arrest.

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Pat and Bob Hinck of Andrews Rd. enjoyed dinner at the Davenport Press Restaurant. Bob is our former mayor.

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Retiring Corpus Christi teacher Joan Matthaei was honored at a recent Mass. Many friends and relatives were in attendance.

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Danny Wainter of Roslyn Road works in our subscription department and has brought in many new readers. Danny came to this country six years ago from his native South Africa. He says he came here for better medical care since he is physically challenged.

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Joe and Ann Tartaglia of Congress Ave. were at the Jericho Diner. Joe was with the Water Department for 30 years and was a great friend of our former neighbor, the late Larry McCormick.

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Tom Donar of Point Lookout retired after 30 years with the Nassau County Police Department. He is a detective sergeant and the husband of Cathy, the former Miss Burkell of Wellington Road.

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Jerry Schmidt, the local locksmith, likes to bike around his native Mineola.

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George and Evelyn Uhl left Mineola 27 years ago. They dwelt in PA and then moved to Fla. They now have returned to PA and live in an assisted living residence. They were here recently to visit their old friends Fred and Lenora Sweetapple of Wardwell Rd.

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Liz Egner does a wonderful job helping Dr. Barry Gimbel of Willis Ave. Liz lives on White Road with her sons Artie and Chris.

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Many residents are concerned about recent shootings and illegal housing.

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O'Donnell's Irish Pub looks terrific after the new red brick front was put on by McWeeney Construction. Stop in and enjoy a pint with Martin and Mary.

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Attorney Michael Pfeifer, formerly of Old Country Road, has been appointed chair of the Small Practice Committee of the County Bar Association.