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Friday, November 22, 2024
Vol. 84, No. 47
VETERANS HONORED
On Veterans Day the Gus Scutari VFW Post #6394 held a brief ceremony at Memorial Park AKA Gus Scutari Way in Syosset. They also visited veterans and family members of veterans at the Woodbury Estates assisted living facility. They ending their day with a visit to local Girl Scouts who were busy putting together blankets. The blankets will be distributed by the VFW to those in need. For information on joining the VFW or renting their hall call (516)921-7956
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Syosset HS Library certified sustainable School librarians Ms. Trish Sergi, Dr. Sarah Wasser, and Ms. Kristina Holzweiss of Syosset High School in Syosset, New York have earned the “Certified Sustainable” designation for the Syosset High School Library Learning Commons through the Sustainable Libraries Initiative’s award-winning Sustainable Library Certification Program (SLCP). Embarking on the journey to certification together, the Syosset High School librarians demonstrated strength in collective action to bring sustainable practices to their school. With their growth mindset, value for student voice, and nurturing of
student talents, the Syosset High School Library Learning Commons is an inspiring example for other libraries to follow. As the most recent awardees of the American Association of School Libraries National School Library of the Year Award, the Syosset High School librarians are no strangers to success. Following the addition of a “quick reads” collection and the completion of a “genrefication” project set to make library materials more accessible to their students, the library reports circulation has increased by 30% -- exceeding the number of books checked out by at least 100 more See page 9
Jericho home damaged in fire A Jericho home was damaged by a house fire on Sunday, November 17, at 4:02 a.m. Nassau County Police responded to the fire and found that the house, located on Seaman Lane, was fully engulfed in flames coming from the sec-
ond floor, along with a heavy smoke condition. The Jericho Fire department responded to extinguish the flames with the assistance of the Syosset FD, Hicksville FD, Westbury FD, Plainview FD, Bethpage FD, South Farming-
dale FD, Glenwood FD and Carl Place FD. All occupants were out of the house. There were no injuries reported. The house pet dog was found deceased inside the home.
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Ms. Trish Sergi, Dr. Sarah Wasser, and Ms. Kristina Holzweiss
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