2015_11_HIxnews.com newsletter

Especially at Thanksgiving

Around Hicksville Wow Bob, Thanks for the publicity in the Newsletter. Cannot tell you how much I appreciate your including my Geo Washington story. Hopefully someone sees and remembers the classic "spitball." Those were the best days of my life. How I miss Hicksville. Wish I knew you back in the day!!!!

Julia White Weiss 1963 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hi, Thanks for the newsletter. I look forward to reading and seeing pictures each month. Fantastic job! Any news of a 1962 55th reunion in 2017 or a 1962 Florida reunion. I live in Coconut Creek. Retired last year and not bored. Attached is a picture of my son, Stephen and me.

Elaine Grecz Libert 1962  

Elaine

Thanks for the photo. You know the mind is a funny thing. I remember going to a 10th and 20th reunion when most of our kids were still young. We would all whip out pictures of our kids and everyone would Google over each photo. I think I have the same mindset that has been fairly consistent for the past 30 or so years. You said, "attached is a picture of my son, Stephen and me. My mind already created a picture and when I saw the photo, I was expecting a smaller person. You get my drift??? Nice picture and I'm glad you get a chance to share time together. I'm lucky that my daughter and grand daughter live close by and we can share time together. My wife died of Alzheimers back in September of 2013. My son, his wife and my two grandsons live in Wake Forest after relocating from Bethpage earlier this year. I don't see them. Thanks for sharing. love yah bob You saw the photo of the reunion committee in the current newsletter having breakfast together. In a correspondence from Karen, they are planning on a 55th in 2017, so look forward to a great reunion. Hey Bob, Thanks for the history of you and your family. LOL! This is my youngest son, 41 yrs. old, single, and lives in California. Yikes, I am that old?! We went on a road trip last year and also went to Vegas (for my 70th). My oldest son, Paul, would have been 43. He had a surfing accident here in FL and died 2/26/02; sad and beyond belief. Well, need to get outside and do some gardening. Regards, Elaine ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear HixNews I cannot express my gratitude enough for the wonderful job you have all done on our Newsletter. Living 3,000 miles away, I would have lost touch with my Alma Mater if it were not for the tireless efforts of the entire staff at the Hix News. Keep up the good work!

Art Pardo 1962 Henry Lichtenstein 1959 Thanks for those kind words, Art. I, too, live 3,000 miles away from Hicksville (also in California). A note from Cheryl Gries Brown

Halloween isn't complete without a visit to HHS 1972 graduate

Warren Gluck’s festive decorated house. Thanks Warren. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A group of U.S. Veterans have chartered several AMA River Cruises with special discounted rates for themselves, their friends and their families. Imagine a wonderful Springtime Cruise of Paris and a tour of the Normandy Beach area on May 20, 2016. Another cruise that is scheduled for October 24, 2016 is the “Melodies of the Danube”. Travel the beautiful Danube and experience the sights and sounds that have long inspired musicians, poets and artists. Finally a “Christmas Market Cruise on the Danube” on November 24, 2016.

For further information including rates, please Email or call me. We are looking forward to having you join us on one of these magical cruises.

Bob Birk (ASA Korean War Veteran with service at A.S.A.F.E, Tokyo, Japan 1954-1956) 2402 Waverly Avenue Medford, NY 11763 631-447-1892 [email protected] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Readers I was just working on a presentation that surrounds the Hicksville High School Hall of Fame

and reminded myself that I am limited in finding photos for many who are in classes beyond 1980. I have requested, on several occasions, for someone from each class to act as an official scanner when I need photos for the newsletter. I'm going to send out some new requests to see if I get a response. I think they might have a copy of all years at the Hicksville Library. I did have a contact at the library who was helping us accumulate the listing for our proposed Vietnam Memorial at the Junior High. I'm going to try to contact her to see if she is able to scan photos if the library has all issues. Any suggestions from you will be helpful. Thanks buffalo bob Casale Looking For photos of… James McGurik * Lewis Yevoli * Madeline A. Milder, M.D. 1955 1957 1967 Barry James * Paul A. Mastriacovo * Nancy Callari * William J. Mazzei, M.D. 1969 1969 1973 1973 Nancy Harman Stevens * David J. Dircks * * Captain Nancy Hogan 1980 1980 1977 1st Lt. Daniel L. Hogan, Jr. 1991

Just wanted to share an interesting note. Two weeks ago my sister, Shari Notov Zimmerman '70, my brother Dan Notov '78 and me, Sandy Notov saw Billy Joel in Colorado where we all now live. Billy gave a shout out to Chuck Arnold who was in the audience!! Said he was his music teacher and Chuck always knew Billy had talent. Talk about a small world. The concert was amazing and made us all proud to have gone to HHS!!

Sandi Notov Katz 1965 Dan Notov 1978

Shari Notov 1970 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bob You know I had to sleep with metal rollers in my hair to get those curls. Julia Weiss White 1963

I had three sisters so you know what I saw over the years. Actually Eileen was the only one I ever saw with curlers. Diane and Pat had straight hair and me too!!! I withdraw the above statement...both Eileen and Diane had curlers in place and I think my mom just had a perm (third photo) A little picture history below...

Patricia Diane Bob Eileen 1956 1958

Christmas 1964 Eileen, Diane, Pat, Marge and Dave Casale

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Junior Prom 1959 me and Virginia Dalia Joyce and me...this was our wedding picture

Arlington Cemetery Mass Grave for USS Liberty 1987

For background about the Liberty go to Hyperlink to Assault on the USS Liberty 8 June 1967 (251 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYjvOhuFr5g ********************************************************************************

Beverly Schillinger Slater Hicksville in the early 60's. My brother is David Schillinger with my manager dad Gene Schillinger (in the jacket) and Charlie Casar on the other end. I recognize Russ Rosenfeld and his brother Bobby Rosenfeld in this picture. The team was sponsored by Jamaica Refrigeration. Please help me tag. — with Russ Rosenfeld and Bob Rosenfeld.

Sheila Schillinger Allegretti I think John Mazzaras (sp) tall one in front. I also remember the name Lance Dugan but not sure. Karen Hoosack Brosseau That looks like my old friends Glen Olsen, 4th from right, and Mike Melody, 2nd from right. Barbara Schoenfeld Fernandes Is that Randy Buchman bottom left?

Beverly Schillinger Slater Buchman or Buchstein?

Kenneth R Marcus Could be the Pollard twins in the top center…Larry and Jerry.

Can anyone nail down the entire roster???

********************************************************************************** Buffalo Bob Once you view the video, I'm hoping you find it interesting enough to include in a link in the Hicksville High Newsletter. I know you've been gathering information related to the Vietnam war and HHS veterans who served. This highly decorated Navy Helicopter Squadron is little known for its accomplishments. Having served in this squadron.....with its men and with its various missions.....under any circumstances.....is the reason you very seldom, if ever, see me without my Seawolves ballcap. I am proud to have served with such courageous, battle-tested comrades. The trailer link below will give you, in part, a glimpse of what a typical day might have been like. Can't wait to see the full documentary. Follow the instructions to the trailer; password: hal3 Vince Przybyzewski 1955 We hope when this film is completed, you feel loved. We hope that you feel honored and recognized. Mostly, we hope that you know that we will do our part to introduce the MOST DECORATED SQUADRON in naval history to the world and to honor the 44 Brothers that paid the ultimate price. We want to be able to share this film with our children and grandchildren down the road and would like you to be able to do the same. To view the trailer please click on the link to our website www.scrambletheseawolves.com On the front page of our site, you will find a blue and red link towards the bottom of the page. Please click on the red link and enter the password (password hal3) provided. If you have any questions, thoughts or have any difficulties feel free to let us know and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Respectfully, Jeff and Shannon Arballo

From Jonothan Kirschner…this is the future class of 1972

Okay, Burns Avenue E.S. alumni, for TBT this week here is Mrs. Kagan's kindergarten class of 1960. I remember most of the kids' names although I am not friends with them. So, if you are, feel free to tag and share this. — with Laura Kramer, Meryl Brandt Walder,Brad Nitzberg, Barbara Willicki, Harvey Fialkov, Linda Sanetti, Eli Kreisel, Ellen Layne Cunningham, Jerry Raushwerger, Eileen Riscica and Loretta Dowling.

Robert Starke I had Miss Tobias Cheryl Gries Brown I was in the other kindergarten class, Miss Arnone. I think I was in the afternoon session. Robert Starke I visited the school today. Met the principal, Mr. Dunn! Jonathan Kirschner WTF? Robert Starke scuse em moi?

Jonathan Kirschner You're in Hicksville? Thought you were in Georgia. Robert Starke YES! Visiting Sis… Brad Nitzberg David Smith; Larry Cohen; Kevin Kulick; Alan Cook; Rick Hirsch; Ellen Lane; Steven Garfinkle; Eli Crysele (sp); Harvey Fialkov; Meryl Brandt? Jonathan Kirschner Indeed! Isn't that Laura Kramer in the front left? Laura Kramer yes Jonathan, that’s me in the front row, all the way to the left Brad Nitzberg Hi Jon Do u mean Linda Kramer? Jonathan Kirschner I thought it was Laura Kramer. We need a second (third) opinion. Some names…David Smith; Harvey Fialkov; Marc Lewis; Meryl ?; Linda Sanetti; Loretta Dowling; Jerry Rauschwerger; Steven Garfinkle; Guy Guarini; Barbara Wilicki; Eileen Riscica; Norman Flynn. Alan C. Oehler You were lucky, I had Miss Trunchbull... Ellen Layne Cunningham OMG!!! That was the year I peed on the floor because I was too afraid to ask to go to the bathroom. But weren't we all so cute? Jonathan Kirschner Trying to think of a response to this but can't. My Depends are too tight. LOL Kacey Heard Mom maybe u should have worn a pullup Jonathan Kirschner We didn't have them back then. Ellen Layne Cunningham Pullups? Try cloth diapers!!!! 2 weeks and 2 days then I'm off for 8 weeks. (I run a suspension program for 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders. I may punch one out someday.) Looking forward to reconnecting soon!!!!! Kacey Heard Maybe u shouldnt say ur going to punch children on facebook mom

Ellen Layne Cunningham Duck tape? Jonathan Kirschner Anyone have an idea who these 2 girls are: extreme left at the edge of the table, and the one sitting between Laura Kramer and Linda Sanetti? I have been able to identify everyone except those 2 girls. Philip Servedio Tagged a few that were obvious. Harvey Fialkov I always liked those Western ties! Dave Smith is second row far left. Larry Cohen top row third from left ************************************************************************************ Dear Bob, Here are some photos of my paintings that I displayed on September 19th of this year at

Mary DeFelice Stea 1965

I have been receiving your newsletter for many years on the first of each month, but I did not receive today's issue. Barbara (Deutscher) Leshin Hicksville High School Business Teacher 1966-1995

Barbara, we don't send you the newsletter, just a reminder that the new issue is online. You might check your spam folder to see if that email got put there. You can always view the current issue by going to hixnews.com Roger Whitaker, webmaster for hixnews.com As Roger pointed out, you can always see our most recently published newsletter online. Also, you should have received my monthly announcement, because I checked that your subscription is active at your specified email address. Best, Henry *******************************************************************************

Birthdays & Anniversaries Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us, even after 52 years of wedded bliss your thoughts and card was very much appreciated.

Bob Birk 1952 and Ronnie Gilson Birk 1961 Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Gail Fallon Hessel 1955 w/ classmates at a mini reunion in 2011

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Judy Devincentis Morgan 1958 Beth Reilly Bianco 1959 Jack Wyer 1959

Joan Malfatti Morgan 1960

Hi Bob, Thank you so much for the nice anniversary card. We started our 52 years together this morning with watching your card. Thanks again!!!

Bill Allan 1960

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Thanks as always, Bob.

Bill Canham 1961 Bob, We just celebrated 52 years of marriage on OCT 13, 2015. We have three grown, married children, and have NINE grandchildren. We are truly BLESSED!! Hope all is well with you up on LI. Please update my email to: (concealed)

Bonnie Kiernan and Bill Fogelberg 1961

Jim Thompson 1961 Bunny Miller Pollack 1961 and David Pollack

Thank’s for the card, and for thinking of us…was much appreciated. We met at Jabby's October 7, 1972.

Vivian Goodman McCraw 1962 and Ralph McCraw p.s. thanks, too, for the Birthday card. I'm glad someone invented birthdays! Great card. Thanks for your best wishes and your work in keeping us connected to Hicksville High! Steve Fernbach 1962 Hi Bob…Thank you for the adorable Birthday Card. Hope all is well with you.

Dana Hayden Jackson 1962

Jan Breedon Manaskie 1962

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Dear Bob & gang at HixNews I saw my "Thank You for my Birthday Card" in the October HixNews but I was a little surprised at the picture shown with it...the one of Haley, David and Helen. Haley is our first grandchild and she just turned 16 in June so you can do the math...the picture is rather old. I thought I sent you a more recent picture but in case I didn't attach it correctly, I'll attach it here. This one was taken on Sept 12 of this year so it's about as recent as can be. Please let me know if you didn't get this one either. Many thanks… Helen Luna Carr 1963

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Dale Schultz 1963 Thank you for my card. It was perfect for how I've been feeling - hanging on to memories and realizing I need to make changes! So thoughtful of you and the "gang"

Carol Ann Mack Berry 1963 Jerry and Joyce D'Amura 1963

Virginia Cabbe Reinhardt 1964

After a weekend of partying I. was ready for a good laugh this morning. Sixty-nine isn't so bad as long as you still can be nineteen inside your head. Thanks for always thinking of me!

Bill Palmer Jr. 1964 Thank’s for the card, and for thinking of me…much appreciated. You are such a great friend of the Hicksville community and all its alumni. You help us remember the "good old days". God bless!!

John Maniec 1964

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. All the work you and the newsletter staff do is much appreciated. The card, "Cowboy Charlie"? That's someone I would never be mistaken for…!!!!

Charlie Henningsen 1964 Charla, Marlow age 6, Charlie

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. I look forward to reading the HixNews every month....thanks

Don Myers 1965 Judy Topliffe Brumit 1965 Mary DeFelice Stea 1965

Barbara Hoosack Sarluco 1968

Thank you Bob for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Helen Bereznik Grace 1968

Thanx for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated. 30 years! Think it'll last?

Marianne Carine Hoerner 1968 and John Hoerner p.s. Thank you, too, for the birthday card and reminding me that I’m officially old lady now…Marianne Editor note…We all get officially old at one time…I’m really old almost 73.

Sherry Resnick 1968 Naomi Zuckerman 1968 Kevin McHugh 1970

Dear HixNews I think I've done this several times over the past few years but I've NEVER received a birthday or anniversary card!! I will try again: Thanks * Don Engelman 1969 Birthday 12/15/1951 * Anniversary 6/102002 Editor Note…Sorry for the over site...will right the wrong today!!!! Buffalo Bob

Buff No apology necessary!!! You are a home town favorite who could never do any wrong in my mind!! I currently live in Massachusetts (South Easton). Thanks for all you do!!

Don Sweet “62” is GRAND! See ya at the reunion! Linda Romagnolo McHugh 1971

Shari Stockinger 1971 Tom Reilly 1972 Donna Rivera Downey 1974 and John Downey

Dear HixNews Hi ...I would like to be added to the birthday list . My birthday is October 26.

Ilene Wolfson Meister 1976 Editor note…Ilene…I added you to my Birthday Alarm List. Val from the class of 1951 who maintains our master list will add your name to the newsletter birthday list. Thanks for the info. Love yah buffalo bob casale Thank you for the card!!! Ed Coakley 1979 Suzanne and Philip Chester 1981 Hi Bob Not sure if you have all my info so just sending it again to be sure. Sorry if it is redundant. Arnie Fox, 1964…Birthday, Nov. 25 Anniversary (Married to Anne Shelden Fox)…August 4 Living on Long Island in Mt. Sinai Thanks again for all you do.

Arnie Fox

Email Address Changes Dear Readers Please send an email update if you've changed within the past year. The past several months of attempting to send birthday and anniversary cards has been disastrous because of notification from birthday alarm that the card was not delivered to the address on file!!!.Thanks buffalo bob casale. p.s. Many of our readers have sent me the city and state they live in and with that knowledge, I can find probably 90% of readers who have changed their email address. PLEASE send me your city and state. Thank you, Bob! I have received mine for both my October 2 birthday and my wedding anniversary each year. It always makes me smile and feel more connected to my Hicksville roots. Thanks for keeping the Hicksville pride going!

Diane Harvey Anderson 1975 That's too bad about the greetings not getting through because of bad email addresses! I hope it gets straightened out easily. My e-mail is the same. BTW, I hope you are feeling better these days...nothing worse than being in pain much of the time. I am doing well after my shoulder replacement. 4 P/T appointments to go. I think I should be set for awhile after that. Take care

Barbara DiBella 1962

On Mon, 5 Oct 2015 14:32:10 -0700 I haven't changed emails in the last year and I'm still the same happy-go-lucky guy I've always been! Kent Evans Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015, 9:00 AM Thanks for the information. However, we don't have you on the master mailing list, so I'm not sure how you received my note. Please advise what class you were in and send along yours and your spouses birthday and when your anniversary is??? Please include years And let me know what state you live in. You can provide an address if you care to. buffalo bob casale p.s. I searched Classmates and it shows you were in the class of 1970 On Thu, 8 Oct 2015 14:50:02 -0700 My physical location is in Levittown, about two blocks from the Hicksville line. My wife is divorcing me so that info is moot. I graduated with the class of 1970. Ray What's-his-name, the principal, wanted to keep me from graduating with my class. Then I reminded him that that meant I'd be coming back for another year! Kent Date: Thursday, October 8, 2015, 7:40 PM Kent Thanks for the update. Sorry about the divorce. Ray Rusch was principal at the time. Was coach Howie Bowers still there in 1970??? I missed a track practice after finishing 2nd in the 100 yard dash and 3rd in the 220 yard dash at the Nassau County trials. Bowers kicked me off the track team 3 days before the Nassau Championships at Great Neck South that was held on June 4, 1960. I pleaded with Bowers who wouldn't listen. This was the same coach who would kick a guy off the football team if he saw you holding hands with a girl. My father who ran track at NYU back in 1937/38/39 was a quarter miler and his 4 x 400 relay team placed 2nd in the Penn Relays one year. Anyhow my dad called Leon J. Galloway who was principal (I think before Rusch) and suggested that perhaps the penalty for missing a practice was a little harsh. Galloway concurred and on Thursday, 2 days before the big meet, I was reinstated. Of course I practiced Thursday and did a lot of stretching and 3/4 sprints on Friday. Got to Great Neck South on Saturday and finished 4th in the counties in both the hundred and the two twenty. bob

Date: Fri, 9 Oct 2015 17:54:45 -0700 Yeah, Raymond Rusch! Your story is terrific. I'm glad it all worked out in the end. I don't know if bowers was there in 1970. I had very little contact with the coaches. but my sister, Irene, class of 1960, had leon Galloway for a teacher when she was there. Kent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No change here can you spare any? ha ha hix funny!!! Bob Bittner 1968 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hi Bob, This is my correct email address and I always get emails from you announcing that the newsletter is ready but I have never received a birthday card ever. It's not a big deal at all but maybe you have my email wrong for the birthday card email but not for everything else. Thanks for what you do for us Hickvillians!! Mary Ann Lombardi Imgram 1973 Mary Ann I have your birthday on March 14, 1955; Rich's birthday December 12, 1954 and you and Rich being married November 14, 1981. The email address on all three is (concealed). You should have received cards. I'm at a loss. Look forward to future greetings. love yah buffalo bob Lol....it truly is ok!!! I'm just appreciative of what you have done to keep us Hicksvillians together and to keep our memories alive. I was just curious about the birthday card thing because you asked about our current emails! When is your birthday so I can send you one!! You can't send yourself one!! Mary Ann Editor Note…mine is December 3rd and I’ll be 73 and am elated to still be mobile. Bob I will remember your birthday because it's the same day as my daughters. A very good day to have a birthday. Sorry to hear you are having Heath issues. Keeping mobile is the key. Even with pain and the assistance of a walking device as long as you can move... That's important! It looks like you are living in a one story house. Hopefully that helps. Stairs are just awful when you have issues. I broke my foot 2 years ago and it was just miserable. I had a huge cast and couldn't get up the stairs for two weeks until they put me in a boot. I had to sleep on the couch and take sponge baths! Worst time of my life! We sold that house in July and are having a house built with the master

bedroom on the first floor. Wider doors, zero entry shower, etc. going to be ready to age in place when the time comes. Getting old sucks as they say but the alternative is worse! Take care of yourself and hopefully the treatments you are getting will relieve the pain and you'll feel better! Mary Ann ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Buff You can add mine as you never had it Birthday 4/16/1946 Anniversary 11/27/1969 Thanks, Howard Gilbert ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Bob Have never received a card… Birthday March 22/1934 Anniversary October 8, 1989 Norm Nichols 1952 Norm I apologize but have no answer to why you are not on the birthday list or anniversary list. I went to birthday alarm where I have entered everyone on a list onto that site. You are not there so it is important that you send me the information that I can place at birthday alarm. Thanks and sorry for the oversight. Warm Regards buffalo bob Casale ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Hey Buff The email address you have for me works as I am replying to your request. John McCallion '63 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Jack Gould from the class of 1960, Neil Barrocas from the class of 1964 and Norm Hollander from the class of 1968 have changed their email address. Anyone wanting to reach out to Jack, Neil or Norm, please send a note to [email protected] and we will make the connection a reality!!!

Flashback

The Dynamics

Original Band Members 

Arnold Rosica Weick Deveau

Other Members

Barcellona Olsen Weinand Leibowitz At the time there were other bands like ours in the Hillside Terrace area. Some of the other local musicians were Bobby Leo ‘65, Jeff Altman ‘64, Vito Marrone ‘66, Jimmy Lhotan ‘65, and Johnny Barcelona ‘65.

Bobby Leo Jeff Altman Vito Marrone Jimmy Lhotan Other Hicksville Musicians

Denny Dias Vic Brunette Ken Pohl Jimmy Walker

Don Dixon Bruce Enos Joe Grimm

Steve Swanson Jimmy Gorman John Werthessen

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A look back at the late fifties??? Can you spot yourself or a clasamate???

Otto Sr. * Otto Gabrielsen, Jr. 1964 * Joyce Gabrielsen 1961 * Tillie ******************************************************************************

HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI FOUNDATION, INC. Wanted to create an initial list of those who will be attending the first official event of the “NEW” Hicksville High School Alumni Foundation on November 21, 2015. It’s a Dinner Dance gala to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall on Heitz Place…Maureen Uss Benson 1964

Class of 1964 Bette Harrison Germain Lorraine Ramos Sullivan Mike Germain Ester Mantovani Joe Platt Maureen Uss John Maniec & Meg Battle Lorraine Roby Pomarico CLASS of 1966 Anthony Callandrillo & Kathy Dealmeidas Lorraine Pidcoe Pizzo Genevieve Hannigan Rodriguez Lana Jacobs Carol Petruny Woods Charlotte Palma Mark Sybert Mary Puleo Donovan Evelyn Baley Marie Manezski Virginia Cabbe Reinhardt Irene Burke Peggy Maier

Vice President Denward Collins, Jr., President Derek Stadler, Mill Neck’s Nancy Leghart, Past President Bob Koenig The Hicksville Historical Society's next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 24th, in the Kenneth Barnes Community Room, Hicksville Library. 7:15 PM. Guest speaker will be James Janis, Hicksville Library Historian, with the presentation "Hicksville In The Pacific" The story of Hicksville during the pacific theater of the Second World War and the men and women who contributed both at the front and at home. Refreshments will be served. Look for us on facebook! For more information, write [email protected]

In The News

When Trump purchased and rebuilt Mar-A-Lago, the grand mansion and estate in Palm Beach, Florida, he got into a dispute with the city fathers who are well known for being strict on zoning regulations. Trump put up a 50-foot flag pole even though 30 feet is the maximum allowed. The city imposed a $1,000 per day fine while Trump and city argued back and forth. Finally, when the fine had reached a total of $120,000 Trump proposed a solution. He would donate that amount to veteran's organizations, would move the flag to a different spot in front of the mansion, and would only use a 30 foot flag pole. The city agreed so Trump brought in the company that does his golf course construction, had them build a 20-foot high grassy hill, and put the 30-foot flag pole on top of that. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Category 5 Hurricaine Patricia October 23, 2015

Election Booths

New Readers

Leslie Kenneth Malm 1958

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Passages

Lorraine Macchia Gensinger Lauretta Tranchina Thunnel Lorraine, class of 1969 passed Jan 17, 2015 in Las Vegas. She died suddenly, complications of surgery. Lauretta , class of 1966 passed Sept 27, 2015 in the Ft. Myers area. She, also, died suddenly of natural causes. Lauretta Tranchina Thunnel passed Sept 27, 2015 in the Ft. Myers area. She, also, died suddenly of natural causes.

Cathy Gensinger

The following Hicksville classmates of 1971 passed away years ago. Dale Balvin Wayne Kendal Tom Sanderson Kevin R Smith Class of 1971

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People Looking For People Bob My birthday is March 24th and email is (concealed). I tried sending an email to: [email protected] and received a failure to deliver notice. Wanted to add to looking for people list. I'm looking for Louis Trocola (57) and William Palladino ((58?). Fred Fulco 1957 On Sat, Oct 10, 2015 at 5:00 PM. Fred [email protected] is valid. Roger tried to send me something the other day at [email protected] and got a similar "failure to deliver" notice. Try again and see if it gets through. Your email is what we have on file so no change is required. I added your birthday. Will forward your request to Henry for placement in the people looking for people file. Hope you are well. Regards buffalo bob Hello, My name is Joe Glovack. I did not go to Hicksville H. S., but I am interested in contacting a woman who did graduate in 1965. I hope you can help me, if it's not too much trouble. I would really appreciate it. Her name, in HS was SUSAN SCHULTES. Her address was 58 Edward Avenue, Hicksville, NY. She is listed in the 1965 Yearbook. I would really like to have a contact with her in any way I can. I last saw her in 1972. I had recently separated from the U.S. Navy and lived in Brooklyn, NY. My phone number is 516-465-2056 and I now reside in Bethpage. My email is [email protected] Please try to help me out. I would really like to know how she is now and whatever became of her. It is so important to me, to get closure. I hope she is attending the reunion. Thank you.   Joe I don’t remember the name nor the person. Ann Krex Friedman 1965 ******************************************************************************

Recipes

Shepherd’s Pie Twice-Baked Potatoes

Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients: 6 large russet potatoes, scrubbed 2 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 pound ground lamb (or beef) sea salt (to taste) 1/4 teaspoon celery seed 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar 1/2 cup red onions, diced 1/2 cup carrots, diced 1/4 cup radishes, diced 1/4 cup celery, chopped black pepper (to taste) 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 3 teaspoons fresh marjoram leaves, minced 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup whole milk

Directions: 1. Position a rack in the top third of the oven and pre-heat to 400 F. 2. Poke russet potatoes all over with a fork. Carefully set potatoes directly on oven rack. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Set potatoes aside to cool and leave oven on. 3. Meanwhile, make the filling. Add the vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Break the lamb (or beef) up and add it to the pan. Sprinkle generously with sea salt, as well as celery seed and garlic powder. Cook lamb until nicely browned, 6-8 minutes. Remove lamb to a bowl and turn heat to medium. 4. Add the sherry vinegar to the skillet and scrape up any brown bits. Add the onions and cook until translucent, 5 minutes. Stir in the carrots, radishes, and celery, along with a pinch each sea salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring often, for 5 minutes. Cover, turn heat to low, and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more. Toss with Worcestershire sauce and 1 teaspoon marjoram leaves, and set aside. 5. Slice the top third off the cooked potatoes, reserving tops. Hollow out each potato, reserving the scooped out bits of potato, to leave a 1/4-inch thick wall all around. In a large bowl, mash the scooped out potato bits with the butter and milk, until smooth. Add 1 teaspoon marjoram and plenty of sea salt and pepper, to taste. 6. Fill the hollowed out potato skins with lamb mixture and cover with a dollop of mashed potatoes. Press the potatoes down slightly and then use a spoon to create peaks and valleys on the top. Sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of marjoram leaves over potatoes. 7. Set stuffed potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet and slide into the 400 F oven. Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until filling is bubbling and the peaks of the mashed potatoes are a rich golden brown. Cool briefly; then serve.

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Reunions Dear HixNews Editors: I am the organizer for the Class of 1966 reunion on June 18, 2016--an event that I’ve already listed with HixNews. Is there a way to find out, from your sources, the names of classmates from the class of 1966 who have died, so that I can make a tribute to them at our reunion? Thank you! Stephen Goldstein - [email protected] (631) 470-6128 Can you tell me the plans for a 66' 50th Reunion. Sal Bracco 1966 Editor note…sent the above note from Steve Goldstein to Sal *********************************************************************************

Remember to get out to vote. Are you tired yet of all the bullshit we have to put up with for how many more months???

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdcleUk-T4U Just two kids singing… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeUJ4Y-XOeY&feature=player_embedded Thanks Art Lembke for the following… https://www.youtube.com/embed/7tyT4glkvBs Dog Tricks https://www.youtube.com/embed/PztO-OvzRyg?rel=0

http://on.news10.net/1HkG1ST Tim Conway on the Carol Burnett Show https://www.facebook.com/KAMCNews/videos/872623556126753/

Thanks to Art Lembke for the following... http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/ng-interactive/2015/jun/22/american-civil-war-photography-interactive When the window opens, a photo will appear. On the right is a slide bar that you can slide left and right to see then and now. Very interesting piece of History. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dachshund Police Chase http://biggeekdad.com/2015/10/dachshund-police-chase/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The test was designed by Bill O'Reilly and there are no trick questions; he thinks you should get at least 15 to pass and be able to vote in national elections. http://www.billoreilly.com/quiz?categoryID=4&quizID=757

Buffalo Bob Casale had 24 of 25. Send a note to HixNews to let us know your score!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: 39 years of 45 RPM records! This is great. Try it out and take a step back in time. Art Lembke 1949

Old 45 RPM record collection This is a keeper. It lists the song and the label from each of the Top Ten 45-rpm records for every month. You can actually click on and play the song! http://www.45rpmdb.com/Top10.html ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Robert Casale Hyperlink to Teddy “Smith” Swedalla (263 Views) http://youtu.be/c5kz0y6HKQQ

Hyperlink to In Memoriam for Class of 1958 (322 Views) http://youtu.be/LOr04v1RmNU Hyperlink to Hicksville High Mega Reunions 2000 & 2007 (793 views) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ Hyperlink to HHS Class of 1960 In Memoriam (511 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otu9UlULdus The big car crash of the 1980s (252 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4UjipNIn1Q Hyperlink to A Short Tour of Bayside (44 Views) http://youtu.be/CNFRpK2d4_k Hyperlink to 1964 Fifty Year Photo Gallery Before Reunion (568 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYvmyVX7uks Hyperlink to 2014 5 May Photo Gallery (560 Views) http://youtu.be/xfvqC_wSXoo

Hyperlink to 1964 Popularity Poll (408 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQFVzTknlZ4 Hyperlink to Assault on the USS Liberty 8 June 1967 (282 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYjvOhuFr5g I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag (98,656 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4sj4kUD5TA Class of 1962 Fifty Year Reunion (800 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joyi_5uxlXE Memorial Day Tribute to Hicksville High School Veterans (1032 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1304uB9Uoqk&list=UUXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ Hicksville New York Then and Now (12,607 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jacJ_v0ceuU HHS Class of 1963 Photo Gallery (992 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36PyCLGeeUU Hicksville High School 1963 Fifty Year Reunion Preview (716 Views) https://www.youtu be.com/watch?v=2fU5MjCjHCQ

Buffalo Bob Casale Hyperlink to Great Lakes Pensacola Bremerhaven Cyprus USS Liberty Skaggs Island (62 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDr6-Bbn4_o

Hyperlink to Hicksville Military June 2015 (345 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_26pgnSICM Hyperlink to Las Vegas Surprise (48 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPsUsGEOHA8 Hyperlink to HHS 1955 Multi Year & Fifty Year Reunions (201 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5pOS4jwFJ0 Hyperlink to In Memoriam Class of 1963 (388 Views)

http://youtu.be/xAekQO9tREw Hyperlink to look at Buffalo Bob Casale early and in the Navy (99 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S77NTog-dbE Hyperlink to Class of 1959 In Memoriam (317 Views) http://youtu.be/LKWi_eOVAZM Hyperlink to Hicksville High School Class of 1961 In Memoriam (376 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAz5U17M9Xw Hyperlink to Class of 1964 Before Reunion Collage (80 Views) http://youtu.be/Y-HVOlhUc9w Hyperlink to Class of 1964 In Memoriam (1080 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaATdDOTIRM Hicksville High School, Hicksville, NY Class of 1961 Reunion 2004 (1,042 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg_8jDaeEcg Campaign to Rebuild the Fountain in Kennedy Park, Hicksville, New York (174 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX_yiVnEDQc Hyperlink to Forty Year Reunion Hicksville Class of 1965 (644 Views) http://youtu.be/2Xf3MXcEXRQ Berryman Lane (166 Views) http://youtu.be/2wQGg1NPhrQ Robert Casale U.S. Navy career in Pictures (213 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh4Lo3EfnTU

Charlie Brown & Franz Stigler (1,546 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rfncbMMu-Q Down Memory Lane Class of 1962 Reunion Preview (503 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxdTsQHjiI Mini Photo Tour of Australia (435 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igu3etBR-jM&list=UUhyjVpoo4kFmGntWgvnBkWw Hyperlink to Class of 1962 In Memoriam (494 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWQoCRMn9ms 1963 Hicksville High School Fifty Year Reunion Preview (82 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiZKQMzoYi0 Hyperlink to 1963 Fifty Year reunion (30 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_iSqm9XxYw