Hi Class of 1956. Hope you are all well and happy!

Ive been so fortunate as a senior

actor. It seems that those who produce TV/Films are finally realizing that people over 65
in the USA are living longer and healthier lives and want to see us Old People in their
entertainment! Wanted to let you know that I can be seen shortly on: The Marvelous
Mrs. Maisel as the pin lady; on Amazon, in July as Saundra Reese on Investigation

Discovery Channels Six Degrees of Murder; and on an upcoming Sesame Street

Special with Elisabeth Banks that will air on HBO in November as the bird lady. Also,
I did a wonderful funny Indie film called Long Term Delivery. If youd like to see it,
go to https://vimeo.com/220082491/2aec788476. Dont let anyone tell you youre too
old to do what you want!!...Love and best wishes to you all...Harri Molese 1956

A note about the Hicksville Then and Now video

Hicksville New York Then and Now (19,035 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jacJ_v0ceuU

BobA nice video that brings back a lot of memories. I remember going to Robert
Chevrolet for my first new used car in 1967 when I worked at the Sears Auto Center
across from the Mid Island Mall. Franks Alibi and Gabbys Western themed bar were
popular. I grew up in Levittown (1947-1963). The family shopped in Hicksville and
when my grandparents came to visit from New Jersey, we would pick them up at the
train, a noisy, smokey steam engine! Still a Long Islander. Thanks for the memories. John
Levittown Memorial High School 1963
Sunrise in Yellowstone National Park, United States. Photo by Dmitry Sovyak

I was talking this evening to my brother about grade school teachers. He was trying to
remember his kindergarten teacher from Old Country Road School. The year would have
been 1956. If anyone who went to OCR during that time can help I'd appreciate it. Also,
does anyone know where old class pictures can be found? Thanks in advance
Carolyn Dunne Grace 1971

Carolyn...I see you graduated in 1971. Confirm what year your brother graduated from
high school. We have a lot of photos archived at the Hicksville High School Newsletter
site that can be viewed http://hixnews.com I will take a look. Get back to me and check
out the newsletter site!!! bufbob@juno.com
My brother Steve Dunne graduated class of 69. ThanksCarolyn

Weren't class pictures displayed down each of the halls? I remember they were up high
on the walls. I only remember Mrs. Pauline Schlecker and Mrs. Lowen from the
60'sShari Ann Wilson Sullivan

Mrs. Schlecker was my Kindergarten teacher in the mid 70's. My only year at OCR but I
remember her classTheresa Turner

I believe I had Miss Howell for kindergarten around that timeNancy Thomas

A note from Carolyn to Nancy Thanks Nancy. My brother thought her name started
with an H. I'll let him know
OCR was my school, In 1956 I was 8yrs old. I didn't go to kindergarten I was too
scaredLOL but some teacher in the lower grades were, Ms Cramp, loved her!! She was
the sweetest n kindest - she was an older teach Ms Opendeck, she was a horror n was
suspended! ! Hitting kids n twisting their ears etc!! Crazy women! ! Ms Shapiro 3 rd
grade teach,, Hated her! , 6th grade Mr Monfredo. He was so so nice n a good teacher.
Anyway those are some of the teachers o rememberAngela LaManna Every (shown
above with Sal)

A note from Carolyn to Angela Thanks for the info. My teacher from hell was 2nd
grade Mrs Donovan. She loved to use her red pen on our work papers. Does not follow
directions was her favorite thing to write. 58 years ago and I still remember!...

Yes Mrs Donovan! Another nut!! LolAngela

I was there in early 60s. Mrs Wade was my kindergarten teacherAnne Jackson Sexton
mine tooGeralyn Connolly Shaw

A note from Anne to Geralyn I had her from 1963-1964. I loved her. Then I went off to
holy familyAnne Jackson Sexton

A note from Geralyn to Anne It was 1967-1968

My brother, Winston who may have been a year ahead of your brother had Miss Kessler.
He said the other kindergarten teacher was old and retired the next yearMadelon Stone
Pauline Schlecker lived on Bamboo LanePat McNeil Liptak

Mrs. Jokel (spelling might be wrong) for kindergartenJoan Picciano Mello (on the right
shown with Cherrie Vrabel)
I had Mrs. Schlecker 1966Bill Dalton

Mrs. Schlecker in 1965-1966Laura Boyko McGowan (on the left shown with Katie
Ludeman)
Carolyn...I see you graduated in 1971. Confirm what year your brother graduated from
high school. We have a lot of photos archived at the Hicksville High School Newsletter
site that can be viewed http://hixnews.com I will take a look. Get back to me and check
out the newsletter site!!! bufbob@juno.com Buffalo Bob Casale

A note from Carolyn to Buffalo Bob My brother Steve Dunne graduated class of 69.
Thanks

In 1953 I also had Miss Kessler and later on had Mr. Baker and then Miss Harris in 6th
gradeBarnett & Marsha Priceman

....and you lived on Admiral Lane, right?...James Rubins

I think he lived on Alpine. A section for sureLenore Graham

And Carey K is your wife's brother, correct? Note there were two Bakers. The 6th grade
was the "eccentric."Ken Marcus

52 Alpine Lane for sure. I spent much of my time back in the day hanging out with
Melody. Nadine and Barnett were pretty young then and their Mom, Beulah, was the
most wonderful woman. Nobody would mess with her because she was very aggressive
in defending her children. I remember when their dad passedRobert Casale
 Melody modeling for AMF (probably late fifties)

A note to Henry Lichtenstein from Caroleditor to editorHi Henry I hope you're

well. I shared with buff the Billy Joel High School graduation appearance. Check it out
Newsday today page A4regards and good wishesCarol McCormack Konen 1973

Hi CarolI am well. Thank you for asking. I hope you are also. I read the Newsday
article online about Billy Joel's appearance at the HHS graduation ceremony. That had to
be a thrill for all the graduates, as well as their parents and grandparents. My oldest
granddaughter just graduated high school (in Illinois). If she had graduated at HHS, I
would have loved to be thereBest wishesHenry

Glenn Olsen & Maureen Hanifan Olsen at a Colorado Weddingbeautiful scenery

HICKSVILLE, N.Y. Sunday March 25, 2017 marked a special high school
homecoming for Billy Joel. The Piano Man spoke to this years graduating class at
Hicksville High School the school he was supposed to graduate from exactly 50 years
ago.
Its a thrill, Robin Zeller, a Hicksville High teacher said. Its really wonderful. Its a
wonderful model for the children and its a wonderful example, and his pride in
Hicksville is really heartfelt..
I think he gives us all a little inspiration to do great things just like he did, said Jared
Costa, a senior.

Shown above is Joel performing in 2006. (Photo by ShowBizIreland/Getty

Images)

Believe it or not, Joel didnt actually graduate from the school with his class. Apparently,
he was just one credit shy of finishing his degree. But in 1992, he came back and
received an honorary degree from the school. Twenty-five years after that, Joel is back
again to inspire others, rain or shine.
Joel did not burst out singing Piano Man one of his very hits that made an instant
impact on the music industry and introduced Joel to the limelight.
I hope he instills in the students that this is the start of something wonderful for them,
Zeller said. He certainly accomplished that wish from Zeller.
Just follow your heart and go after your dreams, said Jennifer Salemo, a Hicksville
High graduate.
The graduation ceremony got under way at 10 a.m., with doors opening up at 9:30 a.m.
More than 400 additional non graduating students attended.

You can view the graduation ceremony by going to

http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/music/billy-joel/fifty-years-later-
billy-joel-to-addr ess-hicksville-high-grads-1.13759575

Musician and Hicksville High School alumnus Billy Joel was among those to watch the
Class of 2017 graduate at the annual commencement ceremony held this past weekend.
Joel, who was presented with a gift basket of Hicksville High School-themed
paraphernalia by Principal Raymond Williams before the ceremony, joined district
administrators on the dais to watch students march out to the melodious tune of Pomp
and Circumstance and take their seats in the gymnasium.
After members of the chorus sang the national anthem, Williams encouraged the
graduates to continue realizing their dreams and quoted author Marianne Williamson in
his address: It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We are all meant to
shine. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous.
Actually, who are you not to be?
Passion, combined with practice and grit, will lead to success, Williams continued. It
is the passion that serves as your fuel, the fuel to keep you going even when you get
knocked down. The difference between failing and successful people is being able to find
a way to regroup. Surround yourself with people who tell you what you need to hear, not
what you want to hear, and never give up.
In his speech, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Carl Bonuso also spoke about the
importance of passion, and said that another crucial component for success is
compassion.
When passion and compassion are combined and individuals are able to spread a smile or
a kind word, he said, both sunny and rainy days are manageable.
Board Vice President Brenda Judson expressed excitement about the new beginnings that
await the graduates.

You are ready to start a new chapter in your lives a chapter where you write your
own stories, she said. Your future is yours and you will experience enormous joy in
creating your own life. Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. When you
are determined to succeed, you will handle everything that comes in your way.
In their addresses, valedictorian Awaiss Butt and salutatorian Sailesh Srinivas spoke to
their classmates about the fond memories they have of their high school years, praised
school staff for their incredible support system, and wished their peers continued success
in the future.

Take risks and dont let opportunities go to waste, Butt said. Work hard pursuing your
ambitions and never forget to appreciate those who help you along the way. Block out
outside noise that may hinder you from achieving your dreams. As Kobe Bryant said,
everything negative pressure, challenges is all an opportunity for me to rise.

We have formed a lifelong bond, Srinivas said. Think about all the laughs, adventures
and hardships we have gone through with the friends surrounding you. I hope you
remember that no one has ever existed exactly like yourself, the way you were born. Each
one of you has something that this world, no, this universe, has never seen before. We
can go anywhere.

Following a performance by chorus students of one of his hit songs, The Longest Time,
Joel spoke to the graduates about the importance of finding a passion and doing a job
they would enjoy.
 Right now, you are probably at the height of your idealism, Joel said. You need to
know what the right thing to do is. You may know what the smart thing to do is, you may
know what the convenient thing to do is, and you may know what the lucrative thing to
do is. But you may not always know the right thing. Who you are today is going to be
very important later on in life. Pick a job that you love, if you can. Im lucky I picked a
good job. I had a teacher here at Hicksville High who inspired me to become a musician.
The students were individually called upon to receive their diplomas and then collectively
moved their tassels from right to left afterward.
After an ovation from the crowd, the graduates then ceremoniously tossed their hats high
into the air.
So I just went to Price Choppers today to get a few things. At the express checkout, I
dropped a $20. This lady in front of me picked it up I said thanks. I told her that it was
mine and this lady said, "The things found on earth are kept by the collector," and started
walking away. I looked at the cashier who looked amazed as I was. I said, give me my
$20. This lady kept walking away so..... I followed her. When she got to her car, she put
her bags on the ground to open her door so I grabbed her bags and walked off. She
shouted "give me my bags" and I replied "The things found on earth are kept by the
collector!" I got in my car and drove off '. When I got home and opened the bags, there
was ribs, crab legs and about $200 worth of meat. Not bad for being upset over a $20 bill
huh? But in all seriousness this is a joke to see who reads the whole thing. If you did copy
& paste!!! And I did too! Lol!!...Linda Mastrosanti Aragoncillo 1961

LolNana Scoppettone (shown with Ron)

Imagine that happeningLinda

OMG!...Karen Lampert

That is what I said too....OMGLinda

The only thing that was suspect was Price Chopper! I didn't know we had them
here!...Karen

I didn't know either....learn something new every dayLinda

Holy shit... u got me!!! Lisa Kal

I had the same reaction...... Linda

HOLY SHIT!!!... AND THE WHOLE TIME I'M THINKING " WOW!! WHAT A BAD
ASS!"Christine Garabedian McGovern

I know you and you would never do that. You are the type that would say; let her have it
she must need it more than I do....Joan Rudolph

Thank you Joan....Linda

As I am reading, I am thinking....you BETTER go after her Mrs. A. Yup, you got me.
Thank you for the chuckle Cindy Kerzner Lu

Youre welcome Cindy, this is the funniest one that I have read in a long time....imagine
that happening..... Linda

Im glad it was a joke - because you never know who youre dealing with - and if it had
been a true story - it might have been a bad idea to run after somebody like that - anyway
stay well and use a credit card instead of cash - ha ha ha - you can always cancel the card
- my best regards!...Olivia Lepis Schmidt

OliviaSometimes without realizing it, you do drop some money, but would you go
after the person and then take her groceries...there are too many people out there that you
have to be careful of...but it was funny, and it gave everyone a chuckle.......I'm glad.....we
need something like this once in a while......hope all is well with you.... Linda
I am a total pacifist...But, I also believe in protecting what's mine including family,
friends, possessions, etc. That's why I carry a stun gun & pepper spray. So, not only
would I have gotten my $20 back, I would have taken her groceries as well. Lol. Just
kidding about stealing her groceries. Not kidding about the rest Cindy

That was very goodDiana Urena

It really is a good joke...Linda

You got me! Carmen Cordero Ruvola

It got me also...Linda

Check out Hicksville back in the day below

This is for all of those who grew up north of Woodbury Rd (that means you Janine Way);
this is Remi Wesnofke's farm in 1951. The South Oyster Bay / Northern State Parkway
clover leaf is shown at the top of the picture. Woodbury Rd is the road labeled "2". The
"V" is Remi's farm house which is now a Jewish Temple. My wife grew up across the
street from the temple, on the other side of So. Oyster Bay Rd in the development called
Clearview Village. Thanks to the Wesnofske's for operating a nice website and sharing
meaningful pictures with us

Vin Fallacara
 This is the year before our house was built on
Crescent StElaine Endsley Ekberg

A note from Vin to

Clayton PalmiterCan you see your home? Was it one of the ones built at that point in
time?...

I don't think so because we were the house behind the Endsley's on Briggs. My parents
move there in 1952Clayton
 Wow that is cool! Look how sparse the development
was!...Janine Way (above shown with Mike Way)

You look at this and see where you grew up. I look at it and I see the future site for
Raimo's Pizza.... What are the names of some of those streets that are already
developed?...Vin

A note from Elaine to VinOur house was on Crescent St., which was a long street and
started at Woodbury Road. Crescent St. is probably in the section of houses in the middle
of the picture.

It looks like Crescent hits Woodbury Rd right where the number "2" is located. Yes?
Also, is that the old HiWay Tavern beneath the No. "2"?...Vin

Yes, I believe soElaine

Raimo's pizza shop used to be Josh's store.

Walt Carney
A note from Vin to Waltthat was a very long time ago (mid 70s). Raimo's was an
upgrade. More like the 1960s.

Still like to remember the creaky wood floors, the chocolate egg creams and the counter
with all the candy. Josh would keep an eye on you and looked so scary with his eye
patchWalt

A note from Janine to Walt I loved going to Josh's!!! Chocolate egg creams

I loved Josh's, too!...Sandy Totter

Hey Vin, Do you remember going to Thrift City? One of my

favorite places to go looking for another toy to mess withJohn Bosman

I absolutely do, John. Loved that store and enjoyed going there for any number of
childhood suppliesVin
Mount Shuksan and its reflection. Washington state... Photo by Dick Pratt.

Jim Romanelli class of 1967 with youngest grandson

Ever get the feeling that something or someone is watching your every move?

James Rubins 1967

p.s. Class of 1967 participants celebrating high school graduation exactly 50 years later
this evening, June 25, 2017. But now we're in San Francisco celebrating 50th anniversary
of the Summer of Love AND the Gay Pride Parade....
Ken Marcus * Mitch Markowitz * Marty Brandfon * Don Berger
Jim Rubins is in the center behind the unknown woman
Our two stunning graduates. Nicole &Victoria. We wish them a happy successful college
career and good health, love and prosperity in the future.

Eileen Wieditz Moore 1963

Mesa Arch Trail Moab United StatesPhoto by Jad Limcaco.

July 4, 2017Over the years my wife and I have been asked a very personal question
about our family and it came up recently again. Please let us address this once and for all.
During our 57 years of marriage, we have given birth to 4 children, adopted 5 others and
were guardians of several others which also were given the option of adoption if desired.
For various reasons they opted to keep their birth family names and simply lived with us
as part of our family. We loved and treated them all equally.
The constant question we get asked is How much money did you get for all those kids?"
Since we never went through state agencies but opted for private adoptions and we never
received a dime for any of our children except two that are disabled. Most of my life I
worked a second job while pastoring and many of our children went to private Christian
schools. We do not desire praise or thanks, but also don't want criticism because we
simply did what we felt God wanted us to. The Bible clearly states, "...for him that
knoweth to do good and doeth it not it is sin."Bob Bolettieri and Alberta Hunt
Bolettieri 1959

Joan Lebkuecher DAuria 1948

Thanks for the anniversary card and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated. It was
our 65th!...Audrey Olsen Lent & Bill Lent 1951
Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciatedMary
Fuller Osborne 1957

Bob & the gang at HixNewsYou have been remembering others for so long. Thank
you so much and thanks for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. To all still going to
school, enjoy those years thoroughly because you dont know how good they were until
you look back on themJeanne Goetelmann LaPointe 1959
St. Stephens Basilica, Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Daniel Olah

Beautiful day to celebrate our 52nd anniversary. We had a delicious meal at Harbor Crab
Restaurant on the water. Our table was in main level of the 2 deck ferry that was next to
the main restaurant. Good food, very relaxing time just for us.
Rosa Szendy Patterson 1961 & Paul Patterson
Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Eileen Oxenholm Baxter 1961 & Don Baxter
Editor notesmoking is bad for your health

Thanks for the birthday care and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. You are
certainly someone special for all you do to make others feel special.
Dottie Gallahue Donovan 1961

A young couple drove several miles down a country road, not saying a word. An
earlier discussion had led to an argument, and neither wanted to concede their
position.
As they passed a barnyard of mules and pigs, the husband sarcastically asked,
"Are they relatives of yours?"
"Yes," his wife replied. "I married into the family."
Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated
Linda Shiel 1962

Thanks for the anniversary card and for remembering us on this special day. It was much
appreciatedIrene Butler Olivari & Larry Olivari 1963

hahahaa good one and a great card. Thanks.

Walter Buddy Weber 1963
Thanks for the beautiful anniversary card. It was much appreciatedLeona OHanley
Schilling 1963 & Cliff Schilling

Thanks so much for the birthday card. It was much appreciatedJerry DAmura 1963
(shown above with Joyce)
Happy Birthday to Rocco Parrella class of 1964

Happy Anniversary to Francine LaBarca Miron 1964 & Larry Miron

The couple in 1979 & a photo on their current anniversarya very

handsome couple Then & Now.
Editor Notethe gang at HixNews wishes you a belated Happy Anniversary
Wow. What great pictures. Happy anniversaryMargaret Louise Lazarian-Caputo

Happy Anniversary Cousins! Have a great day! Awesome! Love the picturesDebbie
Brutsch
 Happy AnniversaryShana Grusensky Weinerman

Happy Anniversary Mom & Dad!!! Enjoy your day

together! Love, Mary & Dennis xoxoMary Conlon Agapito
 Happy AnniversaryLee Anne Nitto Pierno

Happy anniversary Michelle Parisi

Happy Anniversary Fran and Larry; I remember that day

well! Have a great day; love you both !! Your favorite AuntRuth Kowalski
Larry and I were talking about you and Uncle Lenny helping us to set up for the wedding.
It was a great day because both of you shared in our marriage Fran

Happy AnniversaryRenee LaBarca Schumm

Happy Anniversary! Love the picturesDena Bart

 Thanks for the anniversary card and for thinking of us. It
was much appreciatedDarilyn Stahl Listort & Dennis Listort 1964

A note from Sherry Mallen

Cauley 1964 & Dennis Cauley about their anniversaryCannot believe its 50 years!
 Thank you for the anniversary card and
for thinking of us. It was much appreciatedPeggy Maier Degrosa 1964 & Joseph
Degrosa

Thanks for the anniversary card and for remembering us It was much appreciated.
John Ziegler 1963 & Adele Hermann Ziegler 1965
 Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was
much appreciated and its nice to be rememberedMike Linihan 1965

Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of us. It was much
appreciatedCarol Dukeman Piacenti & Vin Piacenti 1965
 Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciatedJoel Lieberman 1966

Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of us. It was much
appreciatedNancy Alfano OGeary Smith 1966

Thanks for the great card. Nice to get a laugh on your birthdayGeorge Parisi 1966
 Thanks for the birthday card
and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Jim Bosse 1967 (Shown above with Nancy)

Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciatedJoyce Levy Rizzo 1969

Two more Hicksville Alumnus who tied the

note awhile backRobert Leo 1965 & Kathleen Vita Leo 1969
Thanks for the card and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated.
Warren Alfano 1968 & Judy Pugliese Alfano 1970

Thanks for the birthday card. It was much appreciated.

Kathy Reilly Mandic 1973

Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. I enjoy
reading the newsletter each month. Chris Wilkenshoff 1974

What a beautiful card. The beach, butterflies and dolphins. It truly

made my day. All the editors at HixNews are so thoughtful. Thank you so
muchCynthia Claus Ferguson 1974
Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciatedPhillip
Chester 1981

Cathy Bell 1983 (Friend of HixNews)

Lupines in Iceland. Photo by Cassie Boca

FBF Don't remember the year but this was my first place cheese cake award at the tech
center and I guess I'm in a makeshift chef's hatDiane Cuti Germain 1962
Linda Mastrosanti Aragoncillo & Jim Aragoncillo celebrate the 9 year anniversary of
their son Glenns marriage to Rosemarie MartinJuly 3rd, 2017
Tunnel View, United States. Photo by Aniket Deole.

Thanks to Joe Carfora, class of 1962, for this interesting flashback in history

The U.S.S. Constitution (Old Ironsides)

as a combat vessel carried 48,600 gallons of fresh water for her crew of 475 officers and
men. This was sufficient to last six months of sustained operations at sea. She carried no
evaporators (i.e. fresh water distillers). However, let it be noted that according to her
ship's log, "On July 27, 1798, the U.S.S. Constitution sailed from Boston with a full
complement of 475 officers and men,

48,600 gallons of fresh water,

7,400 cannon shot,
11,600 pounds of black powder and
79,400 gallons of rum."
Her mission: "To destroy and harass English shipping."
Making Jamaica on 6 October, she took on 826 pounds of flour and 68,300 gallons of
rum. Then she headed for the Azores, arriving there 12 November... She provisioned with
550 pounds of beef and 64,300 gallons of Portuguese wine. On 18 November, she set sail
for England. In the ensuing days she defeated five British men-of-warships, and captured
and scuttled 12 English merchant ships, salvaging only the rum aboard each.
By 26 January, her powder and shot were exhausted.
Nevertheless, although unarmed she made a night raid up the Firth of Clyde in Scotland...
Her landing party captured a whisky distillery and transferred 40,000 gallons of single
malt Scotch aboard by dawn. Then she headed home.
The U. S. S. Constitution arrived in Boston on 20 February 1799,
with no cannon shot, no food, no powder, no rum, no wine, no scotch whisky,
but they had 38,600 gallons of waterGO NAVY!

If you enjoy summer salad, check out the salad I used to make for me and my girlfriend
when I was living in New York. She was the griller and I was the salad maker. After
having the salad, the rest of the meal took a backseat until the urge to eat hit home. Great
salad and so many veggies, enough to knock your socks off...lettuce, tomato, red
cabbage, spinach, red, green, yellow and orange bell pepper, pickled beets, dill pickle, red
onion, carrots, (no mushrooms...Ugg), Swiss cheese and croutons. Sometimes additional
stuff when in season. Oh, so good!!! With your choice of dressing...I liked balsamic...I
now found Olive Garden dressing in Walmart and use their Italian dressing that is oh, so
good on my modified salad. Used, too, some of the veggies Sharon and I grew in our
garden. Miss the big garden. Now have a small deck garden...no pictures of the pathetic
garden are shown...but I have green beans, cucumbers, tomatoes, spinach and lettuce
growing...can't wait for the resulting veggies.
Don't know if this would be of interest to HixNews readers, but I read about this tidbit of
information in a supermarket magazine. When you buy sliced bread, check the twist tie
that secures the top. It actually tells you the day the bread was made.
Monday - blue
Tuesday - green
Wed - there is none
Thursday - red
Friday - white
Saturday yellow
Linda Piccerelli 1960

If you do not own a Red Copper Frying Pan, you are missing out on an incredible
kitchen utensil that is fun to use and great when its time to clean-up. It heats very evenly
and seems to cook faster than a Teflon pan.

Nothing sticks to the cooking surface and you can use a metal spoon when preparing
meals using this pan. Stick it under a stream of water to clean and wipe with a sponge to
thoroughly remove any residue that survives the rinse with water.
Which way to the Barbecue? What do you mean we are the Barbecue???

Thanks to Fran Wallach Gallo Class of 1961 for the followingFirst click on a state.
When it opens, scroll down to the city and the names will appear.
Then click on their names. It should show you a picture of the person, or at least their bio
and medals.
This really is an amazing web site. Someone spent a lot of time and effort to create it. I
hope that everyone who receives this appreciates what those who served in Vietnam
sacrificed for our country.
The link below is a virtual wall of all those lost during the Vietnam War with the names,
bio's and other information on our lost heroes. Those who remember that time frame, or
perhaps lost friends or family can look them up on this site.
Pass the link on to others, as many knew wonderful people whose names are listed.
http://www.virtualwall.org/ iStates.htm

Shortly after 4am on Thursday, June 29, after numerous delays and scrubs, NASAs
Wallops Flight Facility has a successful rocket launch which triggered colorful, glowing
clouds for many to see over the Mid Atlantic.
The NASA Terrier-Improved Malemute sounding rocket brought a payload of canisters
more than 90 miles above the Earths surface; these canisters deployed various
substances to trigger the glowing clouds high in the sky. The Ampoule Test Launch is
designed to support science around the study of aurora. The vapor tracers are formed
through the interaction of barium, strontium, and cupric-oxide. Because these tracers are
released at altitudes of 96-124 miles high, NASA says they pose absolutely no hazard to
residents along the Mid-Atlantic coast.

Vision seen by millionsthe sky effect courtesy of NASA

This article is not intended to frighten anyone but is designed to inform as we are all
aging and subject to many maladies that can control our lives.

Many people wrote to Bufbob after reading his Facebook note about his experience
concerning his wife Joyces bout with Alzheimers. Those who responded told about
their similar experiences. Included were personal challenges and some that included
friends and other family members. It was then I decided to share my personal journey.

My dear Husband, Claude, was diagnosed with Alzheimers the latter part of 2007. He
was active, physically fit and running a large business that he founded in 1964. However,
my sons and I started to notice something was off with him. Some of his antics were not
normal and he, as well, said, "I think theres something wrong with me".
The family doctor said after an initial diagnosis, "it appears to be dementia or
Alzheimers, His condition is only going to get worse and you'll have to put him away".
We went for a second opinion and the next array of doctors we visited
were Neurologists, specialists in their field. Their diagnosis was equally pessimistic.
Their approach was to load him up on all kinds of pills and some had many very adverse
effects. It was as if they were using Claude as a walking experiment for them and other
doctors and drug companies.
It was then that I started keeping "The List"; every drug he had been
put on and every and any reaction to them. The list was perpetual and an updated copy
went to the pharmacy and his doctors. When hospitals got involved and when Claude was
admitted, a copy became part of his medical record.
My Husband insisted that our Wills be in order as well as granting Power of Attorney to
me, especially when referencing health issues,
He insisted that all our properties be transferred to me so that when he died there would
be no mistake as to his wishes and no problems with deeds and ownership. Those tasks
were completed and his mind was finally at ease.
Along with the "Drug List" we kept copies of all pertinent documents in the glove
compartment of the car. It proved to be a good thing, too, because everyone required
them; i.edoctors, hospitals, pharmacy and his health providers.
Something was gnawing at me as I watched this man go from a vibrant person to
someone that was a shell of himself. He would sometimes list (as a ship sinking) to one
side, very slowly till he fell - always the left side. Blood pressure would fluctuate
constantly and there were digestion as well as other bodily functions that would fail a
little at a time. Then, miraculously, the next day, they would be gone.
He did get the "Moonlighting" associated with dementia and the next day would ask me if
he did something stupid the night before. I always, emphatically, said, "no".
After seven years of this never ending dilemma, after many doctors and many trial
drugs, I took him to a Professional Geriatric Physician. I gave the doctor the list of drugs
and hospital admissions over the years. He examined my Claude for 2 hours, asked me a
lot of questions and said to me, "Your Husband has Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). He
then went on to explain what that was and why it is so often confused with Alzheimers.
MSA is a degenerative neurologic condition that affects both men and women. It is
considered a type of Parkinson but with a more widespread effect on the brain and body.
It was first identified in 1962 by two doctors who named the affliction Shy-Drager. They
were the initial team who reported patients showing a combination of Parkinson-like
movement disorder and who also showed problems with a body regulating division of the
nervous system. One woman interviewed by the doctors had a relative that survived 18
years after the diagnosis while nine years seemed to be the normal time frame for
survival.
My husband lasted two more years. He always knew me and our sons would write on
Post-It-Notes all day long. Claude was doing the same and, in my mind, I thought he
honestly believed he was back in business and making notes for different customers.
When he died, I found the notes in pockets of his clothes and dresser draws. They were
love notes to me and notes thanking me for taking care of him. The poor man knew
something was wrong with himself. That was the sadness of the disease. With dementia,
the afflicted just doesnt know because the disease produces memory loss. With MSA, he
obviously knew something was happening but couldnt do anything to reverse the disease
and he did remember.
51 years of a great marriage, a relationship that was very special. In addition to the
many memories, I have every one of those notes to reflect on as the days go on. As I
write this today, it would have been our 53rd wedding anniversary. May you have found
peace my sweetheart, I will always love you. Linda
For more information on MSA go to www.multiplesystematrophy.org or Google MSA
and you will find much more information than was provided above.
I hope some of you find this helpful as not all doctors know of this. Linda Piccerelli
Hayden 1960
I sure dont want to miss dinnerthanks to Mike Anselmo for the above.

Nancy Sobecki Snyder 1969

Donald Snyder 1969

Can you please add me to the HixNews Master List???...Ellen Baldwin Mackey 1980

Sanwal Saeed 2017

We have entered your name into the August newsletter as a new reader. We normally
close out the subsequent newsletter on the 24th or 25th of the month, so that is why you
are not in the July issue. This allows the editors to do their editing.
You are the very first person to ever sign up for inclusion on the Google HixNews master
list from a graduating class. Would you have a photo that you can scan and send to us?
Also, introduce yourself in a bio sketch that we can include with your being welcomed to
HixNews. Past education, plans for the future, family, siblings and your far reaching
goals. Thanks for your interest in HixNews. Regardsbuffalo bob Casale
http://hixnews.com

I was born in Brooklyn, New York and lived there up until right after I graduated from
middle school. Right after graduation, my family and I moved to Hicksville where I
started 9th grade. I will be attending Alfred University in the fall and will major in
criminal justice. I have 2 older brothers who attended college and majored in business. As
for the far future, I hope to be a lawyer. If I had to do it all over again, I wish that I

would've been just a little more involved in school activities. Now that high school is
over, I miss all the fun activities the class/school did as a group. I'll definitely miss my
time spent here in Hicksville high schoolSanwal

The older you get the tougher it is to lose weight because by then your body and
your fat have gotten to be really good friends.
Hi everyoneI wanted to let those who knew my mom

Carmen Markey passed away on July 7th after a long battle with COPD. She was
surrounded by her children and grandchildren. We are all now in Phoenix, Arizona but
will have a memorial in New York within the next few months.
Christina Markey Gunnigle 1990

Just learned that my sister-in-law's brother, Peter Zeiher passed away yesterday. He was a
long-time employee of the Hicksville Water District. I don't know the arrangements yet. I
won't be able to attend as I have no transportation. I believe it will be held in
Brightwaters. Please say a prayer for him, my sister-in-law, Marilyn Zeiher Reinhardt
and the entire family. Thank you!...Virginia Cabbe Reinhardt
So sorry for your lossSusan Germann-Mongno

Sorry for your loss...may loving memories help to fill the void in your heartsSteffi
Vetter (Steffi on the left shown with Rayna Clark)

So sorry for your loss GinnyConnie Casella Shein

So sorry, prayers coming their waySanto Carfora (with wife Jeanne)

I decided to post in the group, in case anyone didn't know, my fiance', John Boesenberg
passed away on May 17. John and I are both graduates of HHS class of 1974. He was a
very private man, but I thought anyone who may have known him besides our graduating
class would want to know. I miss him terriblyGod blessMarianne Bosman

June 28 at 9:39am
With a heavy heart, we regretfully announce that Little John Dizek, front man and lead
singer for The Hassles, sadly passed away last night. He will be greatly missed, and our
promise to him is simple: We will never give up. John and the entire Hassles band will be
inducted into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame someday.
Thank you John for the music, laughs, conversation, support and love. You will be
missed tremendously, and your legacy continues onJoe Pastori

(Photo Courtesy Mike Lehman)

So sad to tell you we lost Our Dear Friend and Brother tonight, John Dizek who was the
Lead Vocalist for The Hassles, the band that made Billy Joel a Superstar. John was one of
the Absolute Nicest people I've ever met. John was Such a Great Dad, Grandpa, and a
friend to so many. He was a Man of Great Dignity and Class and because he was a Great
Christian, I know he will have an easy journey enroute to his final concert in the sky. We
will Always Truly Miss You but Know youre in our Souls. Rest in Eternal Peace Always
and Forever My Beautiful Friend...Debbie McGregor

For those of you who knew my sister Debbie Rosman Doerlamm (from Hicksville High
class of 1973), she died this morning after a battle with cancer. May she rest in
peaceDavid Rosman

Aiguestortes I Estany Of Saint Maurici National Park Spainby Jan Phoenix.

The mystery spiral staircase

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_ZTAxevT9-
OaTVRQ0JmQVZFOHA4ZW9TX1JOZW1WSWdGelJB/view

Strange Beach Creatures

https://biggeekdad.com/2017/07/beach-creatures-evolution/
Historical Photos
https://biggeekdad.com/2016/10/historical-photos-color-ii/

Great Performance
https://biggeekdad.com/2014/07/dancing-charleston/

A clip from the Carol Burnett show

https://biggeekdad.com/2017/07/tim-conway-meeting-ladies/

Sing Sing Sing

https://biggeekdad.com/2017/07/sing-sing-sing/

Vrmd, Sweden. Photo by Anders Jildn

The Butler and the Maid (carol Burnett)

https://biggeekdad.com/2016/07/the-butler-and-the-maid/

Good Comedy
https://biggeekdad.com/2015/06/comedian-mitch-hedberg/

Comic Magician
https://biggeekdad.com/2017/07/funny-magician-christian-lee/

God Bless the USA

https://www.youtube.com/embed/daqwGRdRIsk?feature=player_detailpage

Statler Brothers take us back in time

https://biggeekdad.com/2013/09/remember/

A look at nature
https://biggeekdad.com/2017/04/beautiful-blooming-tulips/
Patriotic Painting
https://biggeekdad.com/2017/03/patriotic-painter/

I should be so smart!!!
https://biggeekdad.com/2017/06/smart-dog-knows-1000-words/

Babies Make us Smile

https://biggeekdad.com/2016/05/cute-babies-make-smile/

Hyperlink to Teddy Smith Swedalla (263 Views)

http://youtu.be/c5kz0y6HKQQ
Editor Notesubmitted information on Teds life to the Hicksville High School Hall of Fame
trying to get Ted inducted into the Hall of Famefailednot selected. Will do again next year.
Who out there will endorse Ted??? Watch the video and make a choice. Let me know your choice
at bufbob@juno.com

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

Hicksville High School Class of 1971 Forty Five Year Reunion July 2016 (500 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwOxEtcuVVQ&t=1783s

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