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Vol. 84, No. 32
Friday, August 9, 2024
Town honors three generations of beach lifeguards
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. 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, honoring John, Kim and Jack McGovern for more than 50 years of service as TOBAY lifeguards. “The great lifeguarding tradition
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State senator, libraries collect books for 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 See page 10
began in 1967 for the McGovern family, when John first joined the Town as a seasonal lifeguard, and it was passed down to John’s son Kim, and now his grandson, Jack,” Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino explained. “The diligence and attention to detail it takes to be a lifeguard – John is someone who has it all, and his hard work and commitment have now been passed down to the next generation. That doesn’t just go for his family, it goes far beyond See page 10
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New York State Senator Steve Rhoads and staff members with the 5,582 books collected from local libraries for the Book Fairies.
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