The Hicksville Chamber of Commerce's "Citizen of the Year" award acknowledges the ongoing efforts of a non-business or business person who showed exceptional dedication to the improvement and betterment of Hicksville and its people for their generous contribution of time, energy and service given toward the promotion and growth of a better Hicksville. FULL STORY

Like many Americans, artist Jorge Botero Lujan of South Florida was deeply affected by the event of September 11, 2001. Mr. Lujan, who is originally from Colombia, was painting in his Miami studio on the day tragedy struck. Three days later, he began work on a giant mural, which, he said, represents a prayer for all those who disappeared on that dark day. FULL STORY

The Cantiague Park Senior Men's Golf League held a scramble tournament on Sept. 4. A scramble tournament is when all players tee off and whoever has the best shot leaves the ball there, then the other three players pick up their ball and everybody hits their second shot from that spot. They then do the same thing on the third shot, etc. until somebody puts the ball in the hole. There were only 20 golfers on hand for the tournament and because of the bad weather for some time prior the course was wet and slow and the scores were high. Usually a round of 29 or 30 wins the tournament but on that day two teams shot for 33 for a tie for first and second place. Both teams parred the first and second holes but the winning team got a birdie (one of only two birdies that day) on the third hole and took first place money. The winning team was Bob Aull, Don Gaynor, Jerry Leonard and Jim Anderson. Second place went to Lou Rezoagli, Bob Lasky, Dom Viccaro and Steve Thompson. The longest drive was won by Harry Norton and the closest to the pin was won by Jim Anderson. FULL STORY

Hicksville's Seth Davis, 15; Eddie Davis, 10; and Ashley Davis, 9; have been dominating the local karate scene. This summer, all three Davis kids won National Championships at the Amateur Athletic Unions National Karate Tournament in North Carolina. FULL STORY