Community Service Kings Roar Into The Holidays

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Community Service Kings Roar Into The Holidays

Written by Dave Gil de Rubio, dgilderubio@antonnews.com Friday, 07 December 2012 00:00

New Hyde Park Lions Club kicks off 50th anniversary of annual Xmas tree sale

After exerting plenty of sweat equity, the trees were off and the flatbed empty as the volunteers took a moment to pose. Photo by Tom Walsh When the tractor-trailer rolled into the parking lot on Thanksgiving night, the 550 trees and 200 wreaths had made a seven-hour trip down from Quebec. A few days later, a virtual army of residents came down to unload this precious cargo. Among the New Hyde Parkers pitching in were members of the New Hyde Park Fire Department, students and alumni of New Hyde Park Memorial High School, various New Hyde Park Lions and Boy Scout Troop 298 from New Hyde Park and Garden City Park. The occasion was the 50th Annual Christmas Tree Sale that was being spearheaded by the New Hyde Park Lions Club. Three hours later, this considerable task was completed and the Christmas tree lot was open for business. All trees are selling for $45 and as is the case with all Lions-related endeavors, sale proceeds will be donated to charity.

News

Audit Is Imminent

Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Wednesday, 22 May 2013 07:36

North Hempstead is cooperating with park-district audit

The Town of North Hempstead will submit to a Nassau County financial and operational audit of the Clinton G. Martin Park District in New Hyde Park after the Court of Appeals dismissed the town’s appeal, according to court documents.

The court dismissed North Hempstead’s appeal on April 30, Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos revealed. A letter was sent to the town on May 9 asking for financial documents spanning three years.

NY Ravioli Sandy Efforts Recognized

Last Updated (Monday, 29 November 1999 19:00) Saturday, 18 May 2013 00:00

Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano commended the owners of New York Ravioli & Pasta Company of New Hyde Park for donating a portion of all proceeds generated throughout May to the Nassau Hurricane Recovery Fund (NHRF). Six months after Superstorm Sandy barreled through local neighborhoods, Nassau residents are still struggling to rebuild their homes and lives.

Sports

Spotlight On Herricks HS Sports

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

Simply because something has happened or reoccurred several times in the past does not make it a tradition, something to be expected maybe, or something habitual perhaps. Tradition is different. It evokes a feeling of long-standing preplanned positive experiences built in layers upon one another.

So it is, apparently, with the Highlander Wrestling program. Year after year, young men and women graduate from the high school program only to return again as alumni freely lending their expertise, assistance and support . . . giving back to those who have not yet entered the fraternity of Highlander Wrestling Graduates.

Little League News

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

NHPLL Girls Snippets

Mathnasium faced off with the tough Valley Stream team on May 4 and ended in an 8-8 tie. Paige Jones lead the pitching crew with four innings, giving up one earned run and five unearned. Claire Mikowski came in to close with bases loaded the score was 6-8 and Valley Stream’s leadoff batter at the plate. Mikowski struck out one and the second batter hit a line drive through the SS Sophia Kasimatis to bringing in the tying run when the umpire called the game due to time limit restrictions.