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Hery Leaves New York

Saturday, February 16th, 2008

Hery Leaves New York

HERY’S GONE. At around 6 pm Saturday he boarded a flight back to Madagascar, back to his homeland. I think I speak for everyone when I say that we are all saddened. We lost not only a great petanque player—the best in the country—but also a dear friend. But life goes on. He promises to [...]

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Henri Salvador Dies at 90

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Henri Salvador Dies at 90

The influential French crooner Henri Salvador died today of an aneurysm in his Paris home. A consummate showman, he was also an avid pétanqueur.
French Crooner Henri Salvador Dies at 90

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Board of Directors Election

Tuesday, February 12th, 2008

Here are the results of the board of directors election of New York Petanque, Inc / La Boule New Yorkaise. 37 votes were cast in time (by Feb 9). On Feb 10, Yngve and Ernesto opened the ballots and counted the votes. Yngve later made another count to verify the results.
Congratulations to the new board of [...]

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