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Two Local Saint Baldrick’s Events Happening This Weekend By Deana D. Boles What is “Saint Baldrick’s,” and how did it start? Saint Baldrick’s is the largest funder of childhood cancer grants given out by the U.S. government, as stated on their website. In 1999, Tim Kenny challenged his colleagues John Bender and Enda McDonnell by asking how they will give back for their success in business. McDonnell, with a thick head of hair, gave Bender the idea. They decided to shave their heads to help raise money for children with cancer.
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Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter Delivers State of the Town Address Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter presented her annual State of the Town address Wednesday, standing firm against recent proposals from Albany that could diminish local autonomy and push aside local zoning laws. The Supervisor also announced plans for a new Town Comprehensive Plan, and reemphasized the policies and programs that have helped Islip thrive these past eight years. In her address titled, “Manufacturing the Future,” Supervisor Carpenter emphasized the role of government to enable individuals to craft their own bright tomorrow, affording them a voice in the policies that directly affect their quality of life. She noted, “This is what home rule is all about—the autonomy to best govern, by the people who know their hometown best.” Highlighting the power of local government at work, Supervisor Carpenter announced the formation of a new comprehensive long-term policy plan, that will focus on critical areas such as housing, the environment and job creation. “It’s been 46 years since the last Comprehensive Plan was adopted, but today’s world is far different than it was in 1977,” said Supervisor Carpenter.
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