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no, joined the program at age 5 in 2014, and Puma later coached the same youth teams Michael Puma, a longtime for ages 6 to 12. He said the organization has grown steadicoach and board member of the East Rockaway-Oceanside ly during his tenure and now Raiders youth football pro- includes youngsters from both gram, was “speechless’’ when East Rockaway and Oceanside. he learned he would receive the Since Puma got involved he has 2025 Kiwanis Club of Ocean- seen enrollment increase from side’s Heart of Gold Award — around 130 to 200 kids. “When I first got into the an honor that recognizes service to youth and the communi- program, it wasn’t as big. We d i d n ’ t h ave t h e ty. enrollment that we The Kiwanis have now,” Puma Club will present said. “We have realPuma with the ly grown the prodaward during its uct, and we’ve 80th anniversary grown it so much charter and instalinto adapting into lation dinner dance the Oceanside area on Oct. 16 at Tem- MIcHAEL PuMA as well. Hence, why p l e Av o d a h i n Honoree we’re now the East Oceanside. Rockaway-Oceans“They told me that I was the recipient, and I ide Raiders.” Puma, who will turn 51 next was kind of speechless,” Puma said. “I enjoy watching the month, described his board camaraderie, the wanting to be member duties as hands-on, with each other, even outside handling registration paperof football. I love watching the work for players and cheerleaders, setting up fields on game kids grow together.” Puma, a Baldwin resident days and addressing day-to-day whose children are in the issues involving parents, playOceanside school district, ers and league officials. He also retired as a New York City remains active in coaching and detective four years ago, has in high school athletics and been involved with the Raiders now is helping to lead the for about 11 years. He first volContinued on page 7 unteered when his son, Santi-
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Sailors march with spirit The Oceanside High School varsity cheerleaders rolled with pride during the Homecoming Parade. At right, the Sailors Marching Band started off the annual procession. Story, more photos, page 10.
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love watching the kids grow together.