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Ready To Do Their Bidding Members of the Centennial Committee of St. Matthias teamed in holding an art auction last Sunday, Nov. 9 as part of the continuing series of events to celebrate the Ridgewood parish's 100th anniversary. Pictured above are some of the committee members who teamed in making the event a success. Among those on hand for the auction were (in alphabetical order) Ginny Comber, Peter Comber, Donna Dowd, Tom Dowd, Barbara Goonan, Bob Lohrey, Linda Monte, Steven Monte, Robert Moux, Peggy O'Kane, John Simonetti, Pat Van Salisbury, Ed Zinser and Erika Zinser. (photo: Milady Lopez) More ... The Kiwanis Club of Glendale continued its membership growth with the recent induction of J.P. Scarola (second from left) as a member. As shown from left, the new Kiwanian is pictured with Club President Joe Aiello, Past President Bob Monahan and sponsor Bill Maher. More ... Voters turned out last Tuesday, Nov. 4 to elect Democratic candidates. Locally, Assemblywoman Margaret Markey (at right) scored a victory over her Republican challenger, Anthony Nunziato. It was reported that Markey garnered 68 percent of the votes cast in the election for her 30th Assembly District seat. Pictured at left is Congressman Joseph Crowley, head of the Queens County Democratic Party, who saluted Markey on her triumph. More ... St. John's Preparatory School in Astoria held an Open House and students in the Italian Club were among those on hand to welcome future high school students and their families. Hundreds of seventh and eighth graders attended the Oct. 19 event, which included tours of the building and grounds, as well as the opportunity to speak with SJP students, faculty and administrators. More ... Members of Queensboro Unico celebrated their fund-raising efforts which resulted in approximately $3,200 to benefit the restoration of St. Lucy's Church at Kent and Myrtle avenues in Brooklyn. Shown (from left) are Anthony D'Angelo, Gary Lombardo and Gaspare Mistretta, members of the Italian- American service organization. More ... Persons regarded as the oldest alumni of St. Pancras School in Glendale were among the attendees at the gala celebration of the school's 100th anniversary, which was held on Nov. 1 at Russo's on the Bay in Howard Beach. The day began with a special mass, celebrated at St. Pancras Church. Shown from left, in foreground: Lorraine (Eilbacher) Heinsohn, Class of 1936; Bill and Audrey Harrond, Class of 1938 and James M. Murtha, Class of 1939. Standing in background is Gary Jannazzo, co-chair of the St. Pancras School Alumni Gala Committee. More ... Golden Couple Former Brooklyn residents Trudy and Pete Strucker, now of Riverside, Calif., celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a party in their honor last Saturday, Nov. 8. The event was hosted by their daughter, Susann Strucker, who resides in San Diego, Calif. Their son, Raymond Strucker, lives with his wife and their family in Austin, Tx. More ... These Saints Went Marching In Third graders from Glendale's Sacred Heart School dressed for the occasion as they celebrated All Saints Day while hosting First Friday Mass at Sacred Heart Church last Friday, Nov. 7. As noted, the student chose their particular saint either by honoring their namesake or selecting their favorite saint. Shown standing in rear, from left: Joanne Gangi, principal of Sacred Heart School; Fr. Joseph Pfaff, associate pastor; Fr. John Fullum, pastor; Michele Curatolo, third grade teacher; and Fr. Biju Mathew, associate pastor. More ... Sharing The Sound Of Success Students at Maspeth's Martin Luther High School showed their enthusiasm as their participation in the MLHS Walk-A-Thon raised over $10,000 for school improvements. As noted, the funds collected this year will be used to purchase and install a sound system in the school's gymnasium, and to make additional improvements in that space. More ... |
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