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HAPPY HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS

Spread the joy and magic of the season

January 6th, 2021 and will represent for us a
RHSOP symbol of giving, sharing, and joy to
the world!

LIGHTS UP RHSOP Lions thank the officers of the
The
NYPD’s 106th Precinct for securing the area,
RICHMOND HILL and Six Stars Auto Sales for providing electri-
cal power for the duration of the season. The
event was covered by several media houses
including Ms. Jennifer Jabar from the Guya-
Christmas in Richmond Hill, Queens, was nese Diaspora News, The West Indian News-
officially launched on Sunday December 6, Paper, Little Guyana- 592 News and many
2020 when the Richmond Hill-South Ozone other local news. The Club wishes to record
Park Lions Club (RHSOP) hosted its second its thanks and appreciation for the coverage.
annual Tree Lighting ceremony at the Trian-
gle located at 133rd Street and Liberty Ave- Reported by,
nue. Lion Romeo Hitlall,
President
This year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic,
the Lions erected a 20 foot high tree, beauti-
fully
decorated with colorful lights. As the DJ
belted out popular holiday music, more than
100 safely masked residents greeted each
other with expressions of holiday wishes.

The evening began with an invocation led
by Pastor Beeram of the Community Wes-
leyan Church, followed by Democratic Dis-
trict Leader, Lion Richard David, who spoke
of the impact of this uplifting event against
the backdrop of the ravages caused by the
Covid-19 pandemic. The Chair of Queens
Community Board 9, Kenichi Wilson, was
also present at the event and commended the
RHSOP Lions for bringing holiday joy and
cheer to the residents in this special
way. City council member, Adrienne Ad-
ams, addressed the gathering and thanked
the RHSOP Lions for bringing happiness to
this neighborhood in Queens. She also
spoke poignantly about losing a parent to
the virus and extended condolences to all
those who have lost family and friends. The
“freshly minted “Assemblyman, Khalil An-
derson greeted the gathering and thanked the
RHSOP for their community service.

And then it was time for the main event!
The countdown was led by an enthusiastic
contingent of young residents. Then Lion
President, Romeo Hitlall, threw the switch
to light up the tree, and the community of
Richmond Hill erupted with cheers of “Oohs
and Yays”, as the giant Christmas tree took
form in the darkness of the night. It will
continue to stand imposingly at the Triangle
until

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