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January 31,2003

Editorial

Family Planning means healthier families

Would you buy a car or a house without giving serious thought to all that is involved? One may be relieved of the responsibilities of a car or house by simply selling them. However, it is not so easy to relieve oneself of the responsibility of children, as they are not returnable.
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Long Island Gals

Always known for their beauty, Long Island Gals have a well-established reputation for their poise and grace as well. Many young men in years gone by aspired to have a Long Island Gal for a wife. Full Story

Commentaries/Opinions

Angel Wishes

Recently I have come into contact with a number of people who have express some degree of dissatisfaction with their lives, their surroundings, their jobs, or their family. Full Story

Tragedy's Lessons

It is with a sense of profound sadness that we reflect on the recent tragedy involving the space shuttle Columbia.
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The Nassau Guardian now 100% Bahamian owned

For the first time in over thirty years The Nassau Guardian became a fully Bahamian owned newspaper on January 20th when the pioneering Florida publisher John H. Perry sold his 60 percent stake in the company to Paned Investment Limited. Full Story

Calendar of Events

APR. - LONG ISLAND’S CORNFEST -
Fun for the whole family, Cultural show, Live entertainment, Fun run/walk, sale of corn products, sale of fresh produce, bouncing castle, “Corn” competitions, flea market, 3 and 3 basketball and more. Pat’s Restaurant & Bar, Burnt Ground Long Island. Contact Person: Alicia Brennen, (242) 322-8497

JUNE 5-9 - 36TH ANNUAL LONG ISLAND SAILING REGATTA, [Long Island] an exciting week-end of championship native sloop racing in Salt Pond, Long Island. Onshore festivities include a food fest, craft exhibition & sale, games and cultural performances.
Contact Mr. Carl G. Treco. (242) 393 - 8725

JULY - 4TH ANNUAL LONG ISLAND HOME-COMING [Long Island] the highlights of this annual three-day celebration include a mutton fest, live bands, cultural performances, special games for kids, dominoe matches, bingo, the sale of indigenous straw and shell craft and a model boat race. 3:00pm until… At the Park at Glinton’s.

AUG. - “FISH FRY FLY IN,” Bahamas monthly fly-in takes private pilots to Stella Maris Long Island for an exciting week-end of island life. Host hotel is Stella Maris Resort (800)426-0466. For information on fly-inarrangements, call. (800) 327-7678 E-mail: grolle@bahamas.com.

AUG. 1 – 3 STELLA MARIS FLY-IN
Stella Maris, Long Island (KHWO-MYLS)
Stella Maris Resort, 800-426-0466

OCT. NORTH LONG ISLAND MODEL BOAT REGATTA [Long Island], dozens of young sailors (under age 13) vie for championship in a festive day-long miniature sailboat race. An exciting beach volley ball (2 person matches) tournament and food fest take place onshore. Newton’s Bay, at Seymour’s.

Pictured from L to R are Leandra Fox winner of the High School Division, Cara Cartwright second place, and Shelby Knowles placed third in their divison.

Long Island District Spelling Bee

Do you want to improve your child's spelling, increase their vocabulary, learn concepts and develop correct English usuage that will help them all their lives? If your answer is yes, then you should consider having your child train for the Long Island District Spelling Bee. Full Story

The Long Islanders Associations

If you were born on Long Island, a descendant of Long Island, married to a Long Islander, connected to Long Island in any way, shape or form, or if you just simply love Long Island, then the Long Islanders’ Association is looking for you!
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1st Annual Run Walk Cycle

The first annual 'Larry Cartwright Run Walk Cycle' took place on Saturday January 2003. Full Story

Toddlers walk the mile

Maybe now Habakkuk Pre-school will get the attention they deserve. After all they walked a mile! Full Story

6th Biennial Miss North Long Island Competition

In the 6th Biennial Competition Miss North Long Island High Talent Competition 2003, the contenders dazzled the crowd not just with their bright smiles, but more so with their extravagant display of talent.
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