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Vol. 31 No. 19
MAY 2 - 8, 2024
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Celebrating volunteers at Mount Sinai By KEPHERD DANIEl
kdaniel@liherald.com
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Finishing Autism Awareness Month strong The fourth annual Hangout One Happy Place Autism Walk last Saturday at Baldwin Park drew a large crowd of participants. Story, more photos, Page 10.
Calvary Protestant marks 150 years
Church officials prep for weeklong celebration this month
By HERNESTo GAlDAMEZ hgaldamez@liherald.com
The Calvary Protestant Church has long been a cherished haven in Baldwin, offering community members solace and spiritual renewal. As it approaches its sesquicentennial this month, the church is preparing to honor its rich history and enduring presence in town. Dawn Manuel, of Freeport, has been attending the church since 2006, with her husband, David, and has found not only reverence but also a sense of family among the congregation. Reflecting on their first visit, New Year’s Day 18 years ago. Manuel recalled Calvary’s warm
and welcoming atmosphere. They have worshipped there ever since, with David eventually becoming the choir director and Dawn becoming the group’s accompanist on piano. In addition to their musical roles, Dawn has taken on the responsibility of co-leading the 150th-anniversary committee, combing through the church’s history and organizing a variety of events for the upcoming celebration, May 26June 2. “What we’re trying to do is honor the past and all of the hard work that has been done to keep the church going for this long,” she said. “But also, we’re looking forward to see what we’ll be Continued on page 11
Mount Sinai South Nassau honored several local residents, including residents from Oceanside, Baldwin and Rockville Centre for their extraordinary contributions as volunteers to the hospital, during its 68th anniversary luncheon at the Coral House in Baldwin on April 25. The celebration was a tribute to the unwavering dedication and compassion the hospital’s volunteers, past and present, have exhibited. “We think it’s important to recognize all of the time and energy our volunteers provide for our patients in our community,” Dr. Adhi Shar ma, the hospital’s president, said. “I think we can never take it for granted that these people are giving their time freely and fully. Many of them have been here for years and years. They are part of the South Nassau fabric and part of the South Nassau family. You recognize family, and that’s what families do.” The luncheon served as a testament to the enduring spirit of volunteerism that has permeated the hospital for nearly seven decades. Volunteers from
various communities, including Oceanside, Baldwin, Valley Stream, Rockville Centre Malverne, Lynbrook and Freeport, have collectively contributed to the hospital’s legacy of care and compassion. During the April 25 luncheon, 68-year-old Baldwin resident Robert Granoff received the 5 Star Award, given in memory of former volunteer Adelaide Cromwell, recognizing extraordinary dedication and service. Granoff , a 24 year Baldwin resident, started volunteering at the Hospital in 2017 and has dedicated more than 2,010 hours to volunteering. Granoff decided to embark on a journey of volunteer service following his retirement from the fish and seafood industry. He first began volunteering at Soup To Nuts Soup Kitchen in Free por t, where he has served for 12 years, and volunteered for five years of service at Operation SPLASH, a volunteer non-profit organization that provides a solution to waterfront pollution. Where he remove plastic bags and other pollutants in the waters and marshland on the south shore. Granoff then became involved with Mount Sinai Continued on page 3