Hempstead Town Supervisor Kate Murray (2nd right) presents an official Town of Hempstead Certificate of Recognition to Stratford Elementary School student Cassidy Go of Garden City for her participation in Covanta Hempstead Company's 19th Annual Recycling Poster Contest. Supervisor Murray was proud to join in honoring grammar school students from several participating school districts for their outstanding creativity in illustrating the importance of recycling. The Town of Hempstead's recycling and S.T.O.P. (Stop Throwing Out Pollutants) programs are testament to the town's ongoing commitment to protecting the environment. Facility Manager Ken Straitz (left) was also on hand for the ceremony held at Chateau Briand in Carle Place.