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Vol. 27 No. 17
APRIl 24 - 30, 2025
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Scout Troop 93 marks century of brotherhood Square Cub Scout Pack 93 in 1960, when he was 8, moved up to Troop 93 two years later, and Scouting America Troop 93 became an Eagle Scout at age celebrated 100 years of service 14. He recalled that many of the at VFW Post 2718, in Franklin troop leaders when he was young were World War II and Square, on April 12. In attendance were past and Korean War veterans. In keeppresent members of the troop, ing with their military training, Priolo said, many of whom had rules were strictly earned the rank of enforced and obeyed Eagle Scout over the by the scouts. years. “You were lined The troop, which up in the VFW and was founded in 1924, you got commands hosted a formal cerlike you were in the emony last June, Army,” he recounted but its leadership of the troop’s Mondecided to have an day night meetings. infor mal dinner The scouts would this year for current march in the VFW scouts and alumni, RoBERT MEISl parking lot in prepso members could Scout, aration for the meet and mingle. Memorial Day Mike Priolo, 73, a Troop 93 Parade, rehearsing committeeman for every synchronized the troop, said that its leadership is central to its move, Priolo said, ensuring century-long legacy. The leader- that everybody was squared off ship, he said, comes from the and lined up, eyes forward. While things have loosened Franklin Square community, and reflects the values of the up a bit over the years, he said, troop leaders continue to instill close-knit town. high expectations for their “It’s got a nice, old feeling of the way towns used to be,” Prio- scouts as a result of their own lo said, “even though a lot has scouting experience. Scoutmaster Bob Murawski, changed.” Priolo joined Franklin Continued on page 12
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in a modern twist on a classic fairytale, Cinderella teaches children lessons of kindness and self-worth during the elmont Memorial Library’s scholarship fundraiser on april 15.
Elmont library lifts students’ futures with fundraiser play By RENEE DeloRENZo rdelorenzo@liherald.com
Over $1,000 was raised for Elmont students during a scholarship fundraiser at the Elmont Memorial Library on April 15, helping graduating seniors “set the stage” for their future. Ticket sales for Plaza Theatrical and Sunrise Theatre Company’s original rendition of Cinderella—written specially for the library by Sunrise’s executive director, Brian Sweeney—helped partially fund the scholarships.
The library previously hosted two scholarship fundraising events—a magician in December and a theatrical production of “Seussical the Musical” in February. After combining funds from all three fundraisers, $2,648 was raised for the 2025 scholarship fund. The proceeds will be distributed to two graduating seniors who live in the Elmont School District. “It’s such an honor every year that the board comes together to create these opportunities and give scholarships to tremendous students graduating in our communiContinued on page 2
hey always push me to do the best for everyone in the troop, and for my future.