Friday, August 9, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 32
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SERVING BETHPAGE, OLD BETHPAGE, AND PLAINVIEW
5,582 books for the Book Fairies
Town honors three generations of beach lifeguards
Officials from the Town of Oyster Bay visited with lifeguards at Town pool and beach facilities in recognition of National Lifeguard Day, held to honor those who work to protect the public in pool and ocean waters. Officials held a special ceremony recognizing three generations of beach lifesavers at TOBAY Beach, hon-
oring John, Kim and Jack McGovern for more than 50 years of service as TOBAY lifeguards. “The great lifeguarding tradition began in 1967 for the McGovern family, when John first joined the Town as a seasonal lifeguard, and it was passed down See page 11
New York State Senator Steve Rhoads and staff members with the 5,582 books collected from local libraries for the Book Fairies. New York State Senator Steve Rhoads recently achieved a remarkable milestone in his mission to take an active role in promoting literacy and education on Long Island by collecting an impressive 5,582 books during a week-long book drive across various libraries in his Senate District. This initiative was executed in collaboration with Book Fairies, a dedicated organization committed to redistributing books to under-resourced communities. Recognizing the importance of access to reading materials, Senator Rhoads aimed to not only enhance childhood education but also foster a lifelong love of learning among children, particularly those who may not have the means to obtain books on their own.
The resounding success of this book drive was made possible through the generous contributions of local residents, as well as the enthusiastic participation of several community libraries, including the Farmingdale Public Library, Hicksville Public Library, Island Trees Public Library, Levittown Public Library, and Seaford Public Library. Each location served as a hub for donations, collecting a diverse array of titles, from charming baby books to engaging chapter books. In the coming weeks, Book Fairies will distribute these collected materials to families and children in need. Senator Rhoads expresses heartfelt gratitude to everyone involved, emphasizing that such See page 11
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Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino joined with the Town Board in recognizing three generations of lifeguards in the McGovern family, all of whom help protect residents at TOBAY Beach. Shown are Town Councilman Lou Imbroto, Councilwoman Laura Maier, Supervisor Joseph Saladino, Jack, Kim and John McGovern, Town Clerk Richard LaMarca and Tax Receiver Jeffrey Pravato.
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