Message to America:
Respect Memorial Day
By Paul A. Morin American Legion National Commander
      Here is a surprise, I am not going to defend the Iraq war. I won't even explain the importance of the war on terrorism. VA budget? Not today. That's because this column is about Memorial Day, a hallowed day that should be about honoring the more than one million men and women who died in...
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Canarsie H.S. Prestige, Reputation Discussed At Town Hall Meeting
By Farah Louis
      Canarsie High School hosted a Town Hall Meeting last Saturday in an effort to bridge the gap between the community and parents with goals to reshape its reputation and prestige. The meeting was attended by 27 participants and was chaired by the school's Parent Coordinator Dwayne Wash...
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DEP Hosts Local Meeting To Advise Homeowners On Water Use
By Dara Mormile
      In light of increasing water bill rates, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), in collaboration with City Councilman Lew Fidler, hosted a special outreach forum Monday evening that educated homeowners about conservation methods in addition to answering questions about their ...
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Our Memorial Day Parade Follows Long Tradition
      Following a decades-long tradition, Canarsie's Memorial Day ceremonies, sponsored by the American Legion Canarsie Post 573, will consist of three parts again this year: At 10 a.m. there will be a memorial service at the Canarsie Veterans Circle at the foot of Rockaway Parkway where wre...
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Local Museum Curator Discusses Plans For Course With Students
      Canarsie High School Social Studies teacher Sandy Hale, left, talks with Canarsie History Museum Curator Ramon Martinez as they discuss some of the curriculum and artifacts to be used in a Canarsie History course at the school.
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Summer Reading Rewards
      State Assemblyman Alan Maisel (center rear) and Principal Sister Mary Donna Murphy (left rear) with a group of Mary Queen of Heaven students who received certificates for taking part in last year's Summer Reading Challenge.
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Hey, Ya Never Know!
      The above convergence of cops' cars occurred Tuesday at about 10 a.m. at the corner of Avenue L and Rockaway Parkway, leading most people to think there was a bank robbery, right? There were the police cars, a crowd in front of the bank - even an alleged "perp" in one of the cars, right? Wro...
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Canoe Club Open House: A Taste Of The Good Life
      With the weather cooperating perfectly, the Sebago Canoe Club, 1400 Paerdegat Avenue North, took the opportunity to show off their magnificent facility last Sat-urday as they staged their Open House for the community.
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Our Freelancer Honored By News12
      Brooklyn's only all news channel - News12 Brooklyn - stopped by the Canarsie Courier office last Friday after Canarsie High School senior Brittni Kanhai was selected as its latest "Student of the Week." Kanhai and associate editor Neil S. Friedman were interviewed by George Spencer for...
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To Be Honored
      Canarsie activist Henry Bolus, president of the Thomas Jefferson Democratic Club, will be honored for his unwavering and dedicated service at a special ceremony on Sunday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the El Caribe Country Club, 5945 Strickland Avenue in Mill Basin.
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"Big Band" Sound Hails Nursing Home Week At River Manor
      In celebration of the 40th anniversary of New York State Nursing Home Week, residents and attendees at River Manor Care Center pulled out all the stops and hosted a giant "Big Band" party recently.
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Informed Voices Civic Honors Members, Youths For Service
      In a crowded auditorium at St. Jude School last week, the Informed Voices Civic Associa-tion honored those members who, through the years, have shown how they help make Can-arsie a special place to live and work.
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