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Big (Wonder) Wheel Keeps On Turning—After 85 Years
By Neil S. Friedman
     When John Fogerty wrote “Big wheel keep on turning…”
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Errant Driver Arrested With Eight Stolen Credit Cards: Cops
     Police from the 69th Precinct’s Quality of Life patrol, as well as the Anti-Crime Units, often happen upon the scene of a crime faster than normal units merely because they diligently patrol “in the neighborhood” and come upon suspicious incidents.
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New “Umbrella” Catholic School To Be Established Here
By Charles Rogers
     Early this year, after it was decided that a number of Catholic schools in the city would be closing because of financial difficulties, the diocese of Brooklyn asked that individual parishes coordinate their activities and come up with a plan to facilitate an Elementary Education Initiative.
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HAVE YOU SEEN THIS MAN?
     The Alzheimer’s Association New York City Chapter has issued a missing persons alert for Thomas Marshall Diggs (pictured), 64,(5’9”, 165 lbs). Mr. Diggs suffers from Alzheimer’s memory loss and was last seen in Bedford-Stuyvesant on January 20, 2005. He has a medium complexion, grey hair and brown e
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Proclamation From The B.P.
     John Salogub, right, president of the 69th Precinct Community Coun-cil, represented Borough President Marty Markowitz Tuesday when he presented a proclamation praising American Legion Post 573 Com-mander Carlton Richardson for doing a good job with the Canarsie Memorial Day Parade last month.
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Correction On A Story That Went To Pot
     Psst. Hey, buddy. Wanna buy some pot CHEAP? There’s a newspaper by the name of the Canarsie Courier that says you could get two tons of it for about $10 to $13!!!
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Crowds And Traffic Expected For July 10th Celebration
     The National Park Service, Gateway National Recreation Area announced that Sunday, July 10 is expected to be an exceptionally heavy visitation day at Jacob Riis Park, as officials have learned that residents of Brooklyn and Queens, will commemorate Guyanese Independence Day at Riis Park.
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Visiting Nurse Association Of B’klyn: Help For Over A Century
     Since 1888, the Visiting Nurse Association of Brooklyn, (VNAB) the oldest certified home health agency in New York City, has been meeting the home health care needs of the borough’s residents.
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Cyclones Ethnic Nights To Stir Up City’s Melting Pot
     Have you ever wondered who can eat the most matzoh balls in a single sitting? If this question has been plaguing you, then you won’t want to miss Jewish night with the Brooklyn Cyclones this summer at KeySpan Park. This wacky contest is just one of the many highlights as we celebrate some of the cul
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Brooklyn Shelter Homeless Cats Waiting To Be Adopted
     It’s kitty season again! That means Animal Care & Control (AC&C) on Linden Boulevard is bursting with homeless cats and kittens. Felines have been arriving at the Center at a rate that exceeds their ability to adopt these animals out.
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Pet Of The Week
     Samantha, A612422 is a super-sweet Golden Retriever/Chow mix. This 1 1/2 year-old girl came into the shelter as a stray. She has a wonderful disposition and is very friendly and outgoing. She has a medium coat of golden brown with black highlights. If you are interested in adding this happy-go-l
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Scores Flock To Mary Queen Of Heaven Festival
     Those who attended the three-day Mary Queen of Heaven Festival last weekend had the opportunity to go on rides (top left) like the ferris wheel, games of chance (at left) and a variety of mouth-watering foods (above right)and beverages.
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Savvy Senior
     Dear Savvy Senior, My doctor is now acting like my dentist. The last time I went in for a visit he was telling me about gum disease and decay and how it can cause other kinds of serious health problems. I’m 56 years old and I’ve never been that loyal to flossing, but now I’m starting t
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What’s In A Name? Social Security Can Tell You
Social Security
     Steve Beck Manager, Canarsie Office What’s in a name? Is your name or your child’s name a popular one, or an unusual one? And how does the popularity of American names change over time?
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SAILSMANSHIP! Bruce Nash and Allan Zullo©2003
     (From “Chicken Soup for the Ocean Lover’s Soul”) John Cacciutti dove into the water to snare his prize catch — after it had swiped his rod and reel!
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The Active Consumer
By Dara Mormile
     Did that trip to the beach last weekend leave you looking as red as a well-cooked lobster? Sure, you might be sizzling from the heat, but you still won’t taste as delicious as those lobsters down at
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Summer Moon
     Amateur photographer Abe Ginsberg of Sheepshead Bay took this photograph of the nearly full Summer Solstice moon on Tuesday, June 21, in Manhattan Beach.
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Glenwood Houses Tenants Mull Security Camera Installation
By Dara Mormile
     Installation of video cameras at the Glenwood Houses was one of several quality of life issues discussed at last week’s monthly tenant association meeting.
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Blood Donors Are Needed After Local Supply Was Depleted By Heat Wave
     As a result of recent extreme humid-ity and high temperatures, blood donations fell by 25 percent, leaving the community blood supply at risk and in a critical state far below what is required to adequately serve local patients. Therefore, New York Blood Center, which serves close to 200 NY & NJ hos
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Canarsie Cemetery — Part Of The Past, Present And Future
     By Dara Mormile Traces of Canarsie’s history are rapidly disappearing, but one old piece of land, Canarsie Cem-etery, continues to represent a historical part of the community.
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Patriotic Poems
Our Nation; Born On The Fourth Of July By Jim Haver
     A page From Our Revolutionary History, Revere Said, “One If By Land,
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Cyclones Top Baby Bombers For 5th Straight Home Opener
By Neil S. Friedman
     When the Brooklyn Cyclones opened the 2005 season last week at KeySpan Park in Coney Island, it was the first day of summer, as well as the managerial debut of former New York Mets’ player (1980-89) and coach (1996-2002) Mookie (nee William Hayward) Wilson.
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WFAN Sports Radio To Host Night At KeySpan July 13th
     The Brooklyn Cyclones recently announced that as part of their fifth season, they have teamed up with WFAN, the radio home of the NY Mets, to present WFAN night at KeySpan Park on Wednesday, July 13 at 7:00 p.m.
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Summer Is Salad Season
     Fresh ‘n’ Fruity Summer Salad Dressing 1 jar (16 ounces) sliced pickled beets, undrained
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The Creative Cook
     Most families will be having barbecues, picnics and cook-outs this holiday. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate with loved ones and friends. You can enjoy the beautiful summer weather and feast on goodies at the same time.
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