Nassau County Legislature Deputy Minority Leader Arnold W. Drucker (D – Plainview) joined the leaders of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, his colleagues in government and the community for the rededication of the Alma Craib Memorial Garden on Tuesday, June 18.
Established in 1972 by the Plainview Garden Club, built by student volunteers from BOCES, and paid for by donations Plainview-Old Bethpage citizens, organizations, and businesses, the garden was created to honor Mrs. Craib, founder of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Senior Citizens Club and member of the Plainview Garden Club. A Sept. 11 memorial was added in 2016, and the newest revitalization effort emphasized the fostering of an atmosphere of serenity and accessibility for all visitors.
“Throughout a life dedicated to service, Alma Craib led by example and inspired the community to create a lush and serene space that fosters an atmosphere of peace, understanding and tranquility,” Deputy Minority Leader Drucker said. “The revitalized Amla Craib Memorial Garden embraces all of these qualities and more, and I thank Library Director Maryann Ferro and her team, the Plainview-Old Bethpage Library Board, and all of the community leaders who played a part in bringing this project to fruition.”