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Former John Jay Student Recalls Internship With Lewisboro Land Trust
LEWISBORO, N.Y. – Former John Jay High School student Rose McMicheal, an intern at Lewisboro Land Trust, recalls her experience helping to plant a garden at the Leon Levy Preserve in South Salem.
On May 5, we left the beige walls of John Jay High School to begin our six-week adventure with the Lewisboro Land Trust and the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference.
Along with Maddie Lewis, Sydney Schaus and Dan Schwartz, my daily outfit became long pants, high socks and hiking boots. In addition, bug spray, work gloves and loppers were a must. Guided by experienced volunteers each day, we wor…
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Maryknoll Sister Agnes Boland, 86
OSSINING, N.Y. – Maryknoll Sister Agnes Patricia Boland, 86, a missioner to Panama, Mexico and the Eastern U.S., died Wednesday, June 17, at the Maryknoll Sisters Center, Ossining.
Born Feb. 19, 1929, in White Plains, New York, to Patrick James and Mary Agnes McGuinn Boland she grew up in Brooklyn, New York and graduated from St. Rose of Lima School, Brooklyn, in 1943, and St. Brendan Diocesan High School, Brooklyn, in 1947.
She entered Maryknoll Sisters Congregation at the Venard, Scranton, Pennsylvania, from St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Brooklyn, Sept. 4, 1948, and was given the rel…
Marina Roman, 71, Of Bridgeport
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Marina Roman "Margarita," 71, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, July 5 at Bridgeport Hospital.
A mother of six, she enjoyed listening to music, dancing and cooking at family functions. She was often referred to as "Mami House." She was the second of six children born to the late Demetrio Vega and Rosa Maria Vazquez in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her daughter, Margie E. Digiralamo; two brothers; and one sister-in-law.
She is survived by her companion of 25 years, Heriberto Martinez; three daughters, Carmen Jolott of Bridgeport; …
