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Here's a look at some recent blogs that appeared on Sachem Patch.
Al Graf: Flapjack Fundraiser For Sachem Grad Battling Cancer
New York State Assemblyman Al Graf helped put together a pancake breakfast fundraiser at Applebee's in Patchogue for Sachem graduate Nick Franzi, who received his diploma last Saturday at Sachem North. Franzi suffers from leukemia and has fought an amazing battle.
"The measure of a community is when we all come together and help those in need," Graf states in his blog. The breakfast was held yesterday morning.
What To Do Before, During and After Thunderstorms
"According to the National Weather Service, lightning strikes account for an average of 54 deaths per year in the United States, so when thunderstorms are in the forecast, it’s usually a sign to head indoors and if you have to put away the golf clubs for a few hours or head in off of the lake to wait out the storm, it’s worth it." So begins this blog post by Anthony Pomilla of LPL Insurance Agency's risk management division. The post includes some helpful tips about lighting safety.
June College Checklist: Be Prepared
Stacey Brook weighs in on behalf of CollegeEssayAdvisors.com to let college-minded juniors and seniors know that now is a good time to start thinking about writing those college essays.
"Why not get as big a jump start on this behemoth task as possible? Summer will be more fun for students and parents alike if a plan of attack is already in action," Brook writes. Check out the blog post for how to get some help putting pen to paper this summer.
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