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The On-Line Edition of the Newsletter of the NorthWest Civic Association Inc. of Hicksville, New York

The December meeting of the NorthWest Civic Association will be held on Wednesday, December 8 at 7:30 PM at the Burns Avenue School.
Our guest speaker will be George Baptista of the Division of Code Compliance from the Town of Oyster Bay. Mr. Baptista will be at the meeting to discuss Town codes and complaint procedures, not to solve specific complaints.
If you have additional questions, specific complaints or prefer to discuss problems with the town on a personal or small group level, a meeting can be scheduled at Town Hall with Assistant Commissioner John Paider. Mr. Paider can be reached at 624-6237 for an appointment.
The December business meeting will be kept to a minimum. It's the holiday season and time to relax and party. John Russo and Linda Bennett have put their heads together to plan another great holiday gathering. Sandwiches, potato salad, cole slaw, lasagna and a vegetable platter will be provided. Members need to bring desserts, beverages and other items. In order to avoid duplication, please call Linda Bennett at 935-0845 and let her know if you would like to bring something for the party.

Eileen Russo's sister, Louise Martin, resident of the northwest recently passed away. Alice Hayes, resident of Schiller Street since 1951, former civic member and mother of Jane Grella also recently passed away. Our sympathies are extended to both families.

Gwen Corley, who was in charge of our refreshments for years, has been ill lately. We wish her a speedy recovery.

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Refreshments
Thanks to Dorothy Ricci, Jane Grella and Charlotte Krumm for refreshments at the November meeting.

For many years the Civic has given a helping hand to some of our neighbors in need during the Holidays. The family that we are helping this year consists of three adults and four children. There are two boys ages three and five and two girls, one is less than a year old and the other is ten.
A motion will be made at the December meeting proposing to provide financial aid for groceries and a mall gift certificate. Donations of money, non-perishable goods or gifts wrapped and labeled for a child may also be brought to the meeting or a drop off can be arranged by calling Millie Jones at 931-5174. We know, from past experience, that we can count on the members to share with those less fortunate.

The proposed changes to the Constitution and By-laws were voted on at the November meeting. All passed unanimously with the exception of the proposal to extend the terms of office to two years, which passed 21 in favor with 13 opposed. The Constitution and By-laws are currently being retyped and will be available for distribution to the membership at future meetings.

Contractors for Nassau County Department of Public Works have been working on the median strip on West John Street as part of improvements proposed by the Civic Association through Legislator Ed Mangano. A catch basin has been repaired; curb cuts have been provided for the physically challenged and new concrete sidewalks with a red tint have been poured. In the spring trees and shrubs will be planted to complete the plan.

The results of November's election are listed here. The new officers will be sworn in at the December meeting.
Len Ober and Greg Yatzyshyn received the most votes for the offices of President and Recording Secretary respectively. Both have chosen not to renew their term of office. Dale Bennett has accepted the Presidency, thereby leaving the office of First Vice President open. The office of Recording Secretary is also open. If any runner-ups or other members are interested in one of these open offices, please let us know at or before the December meeting.

PRESIDENT

Len Ober 15

Dale Bennett 13

Alice Groody 2

Sharon Sherry 2

Jo-Ann Broska 1

Millie Jones 1

John Ptacek 1

John Russo 1

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT

Dale Bennett 55

Linda Bennett 1

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT

Harry Peterson 56

RECORDING SECRETARY

Greg Yatzyshyn 13

Terri Carson 18

Linda Bennett 3

Alice Groody 2

John Campolettano 2

Irene Carlomusto 2

Barbara Cheslok 1

Bob Pavacic 1

CORRESPONDING SECRETARY

Millie Jones 56

Linda Bennett 1

Jo-Ann Broska 1

TREASURER

Irene Carlomusto 25

Terri Carson 18

Rae Campolettano 1

Millie Jones 1

Dolores Sartor 1

SARGEANT-AT-ARMS

JoAnn Broska 54

Bob Sherry 2

John Russo 1

TRUSTEES

John Ptacek 58

Linda Bennett 57

John Russo 56

Sharon Sherry 1

Bill Spettman 1