Friday, March 31, 2023
Vol. 83, No. 13
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
Volunteers strengthen shore by planting dune grass
Dozens of volunteers of all ages joined with Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino, North Hempstead Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena, Councilman Thomas Hand, and Receiver of Taxes Jeff Pravato at the Town of Oyster Bay’s Annual Dune Day event. Held at TOBAY Beach, this program brings community groups, families, and individuals concerned about our environment together to help protect and preserve our beautiful shoreline by planting stalks of dune grass. Dunes along the south shore continue to face environmentally damaging storms that have a significant impact on the beach. Statistics indicate that the planting of dune grass provides a natural shield that is perfect for withstanding storm surges and high winds.
Community Council plans Earth Day Cleanup The Levittown Community Council will be holding an Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 29 (rain date Sunday, April 30) from 1 to 4 p.m. at Veteran's Memorial Park. The park is located at Hempstead Turnpike and Shelter Lane, Levittown. Levittown families, organizations and business groups are
welcome to participate in cleaning up various locations throughout Levittown. For more information please email levittowncouncil@yahoo. com or see the council's Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/LevittownCommunityCouncilInc/
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Nominations accepted for HHS Hall of Fame
The Hicksville Public School District is now accepting nominations for the 2023 Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. Established in 1985, the Hall of Fame recognizes graduates who have achieved distinction in their chosen profession or community. These individuals will serve as role models for the Class of 2023, as well as for all district students to emulate. The district is seeking individuals who have achieved
not only professional success but have made meaningful contributions to their community. Individuals wishing to nominate a candidate should provide the candidate's name, address, telephone number, year the candidate graduated, the candidate's profession, community contributions, honors and/or achievements. Nominators should explain what characteristic or achievement makes their candidate special and include
their own name, address, and telephone number. Individuals being nominated must be available to attend Hicksville High School’s graduation on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 9 a.m. All nominations must be received by May 15, 2023, and mailed to: Mr. Patrick Harris, Assistant Principal, Hicksville High School, 180 Division Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801-4800.
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