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Rockland school district turns out big for Sandy relief effort

Tappan Zee High School student Allison Kroenert packs

Photo credit: Meghan E. Murphy | Tappan Zee High School student Allison Kroenert packs up bags of food at a benefit drive for Hurricane Sandy Sunday at the Venture Center in Sparkill. (Nov. 11, 2012)

Fifth-grader John Ouderkirk carried pillowcases filled with the favorite snacks of his classmates at Cottage Lane Elementary School into the Venture Center gym Sunday. Featuring cheerful rainbows and messages to "recover soon," the sacks he lugged were a testament to the outpouring of support from Rockland County residents for victims of Hurricane Sandy.

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