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Notes From Montauk, December 1

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Nicole and Patricia DeRosa Padden serenade Jaimie Corpuz

Nicole and Patricia DeRosa Padden serenade Jaimie Corpuz

left with Christmas carols at a gathering at the Montauk Chamber of Commerce on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

left with Christmas carols at a gathering at the Montauk Chamber of Commerce on Saturday. KYRIL BROMLEY

The Women's Guild of the Montauk Community Church hosted its Christmas Fair Saturday. From left to right

The Women's Guild of the Montauk Community Church hosted its Christmas Fair Saturday. From left to right

author on Nov 30, 2010
As the last of the old year is upon us we thought it timely to speak with Joan Lycke, the tireless president of the Montauk Playhouse Community Center Foundation. Joan... more

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