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Bob, Thanks to you and all the editors of HixNews for another great issue (6/1/16)! I especially enjoyed
the cartoons interspersed with the real news of fellow alumni this month. I also feel the video links gave
great coverage of what Memorial Day is all about! One correction; in the Vietnam Memorial Update
covered in the Newsletter Section of this issue, my email address is shown in error as
joecar4a@aol.com. As you know, it should be jcar4a@aol.com, just as it appears on all the Memorial
Updates in the Honoring Our Veterans section.
All the bestJoe Carfora 1962
Vicky Penner Katz Whitaker, Class of 1958, was one of four distinguished
journalists recently inducted into the Press Club of Long Island's Hall of Fame in
ceremonies in New York. The event, that drew about 250 print and electronic journalists
from across Long Island and the New York metropolitan area, was held at the Woodbury
County Club and was part of PCLI's annual Media Awards Dinner.
The other three Hall of Fame recipients were Frank Eltman, a longtime Long Island
correspondent for the Associated Press; Les Payne, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
who spent most of his career as an editor and columnist at Newsday and was also the
founder of the National Association of Black Journalists; and posthumously to Marie
Colvin, a Long Island native who served as a war correspondent for The Sunday Times
in London and died in the siege of Homs in Syria in 2012.
With more than 60 years experience in the media business, Whitaker was cited for her
long-time role in developing the programs and policies of the organization locally,
regionally and nationally. She is a past-president of the Press Club of Long Island and a
past vice-president of the Deadline Club in New York City. She served a record-setting 10
years as a regional director and national board member of the Society of Professional
Journalists, six representing the northeast and four representing the region covering
Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Prior to her retirement in 1999 and a subsequent move to Springfield, Illinois, she was
Director of University News Services for State University of New York at Stony Brook
for 14 years. Her journalism career includes working as a business reporter and editor for
more than a dozen years, 14 years as managing editor, North Shore News Group, and
freelancing throughout her career including producing syndicated features for Californiabased Copley News Service and its successor, Creators Syndicate.
Whitaker has also judged numerous state and national newspaper contests including the
prestigious Sigma Delta Chi awards.
In Springfield, she produces Historico, the award-winning monthly newsletter for the
600-member Sangamon County Historical Society of which she serves as vice-president.
A licensed amateur radio operator, she is also public information officer for the
Sangamon Valley Radio Club; a past vice-chair of the Springfield Area Arts Council; past
chair of the University of Illinois Sangamon Auditorium Advisory Board and has served
on the boards several other local organizations including the Association of Women
Journalists, the Family Service Center and Memorial Hospital Foundation's Annual
Festival of Trees.
Whitaker holds a bachelors degree in journalism from Hofstra College. She and her
husband Roger have five children and 10 grandchildren.
Pictured above is across from the south side of the Hicksville RR station. There is now a Dunkin' Donuts
in this small group of businesses. If I remember correctly there also was a bar.....who remembers the
name of that bar? Cheryl Gries Brown 1972
The Rail birdAllison Lombardi Worthington 1989
A note from Cheryl to Allison.ThanksI thought it was the Jail Bird. Lol.
A note from Allison to Cheryl Maybe it had more than one name over the years.
"The Double R"Kerry Hill (hails from Hicksville) When your dad works on Wall Street and needs
to get off the train and come home, but the Double R is a distraction. LOL
The Right Track Inn and I think there was a taxi stand in the same parking lot
Artie Petrelli 1972
Steve's Food Shop, a small diner, was in that vicinity eons ago.
Ken Marcus 1967
The railbirdRenee Stevenson
The pizza place was there with DD. The corner was the Double R coffee shop.
The middle store was OTB and then the bar (Double R and then Railbird).
Lynne Anne Lombardi 1971
The Double R Ranch - Owner Steve , he owned the restaurant and the barTom
Carman 1974
Dear EditorsThank you so much for all your work in putting together the
Newsletter. I look forward to reading it each month. Casale's Corner has some wonderful items, which I
would love to pass on to many people. When I try to print from Casale's Corner, I am never able to get
the entire column in the print preview, especially if it's more than one page. I'm hitting the "print" icon
at the top of the page, but all that prints is the first page. Is there another way to print these wonderful
columns? This time, specifically, it's the lovely column called "Meredith and Abbey." Thanks so much
for trying to help me with thisLinda Faraone Connelly 1960
Editor noteI sent a Word Perfect copy of the document to Linda and hoped it would go through
without any problems. We shall see!!!
Bob, it worked! Thanks so much, but can you tell me how I can do it myself? I don't want to bother you
every monthLinda
Lindaprobably every document on the newsletter can be copied and pasted to an existing file. You
simply create a new document. Left click the mouse and keep the click while scanning the document
from the starting to ending point. Release the click and right click and when a new frame opens, click on
copy. You now can place what youve copied to a new document.
Happy Father's Day grandpa Tony Calandrillo class of 1964 from your grandkids
Happy Fathers Day to our Dad in heaven Love Lorraine & Linda Tully
For Father's Day my son and I shared the same High Chair..Jim 1967 & Dan Rubins
Happy Fathers Day in Heaven Dad. Thank you for always providing for us. You worked hard all your
life holding down 2 jobs, working on cars in our driveway and helping Daddy Mike in the gas station
after working at Grumman during the day. You were a quiet man but when you spoke we cherished
every word. Miss you and love you but most of all we thank youCheryl Gries Brown 1972
Happy Father's Day to my dear husband, Paul, of almost 51 years ( July 3, 1965) . We had a beautiful
dinner together & great dessert at Mannino's in Oakdale!...Rosa Szendy Patterson 1961
Stop a moment and reflect about the age of all the schools. The high school opened in 1955 and thats 61
years ago. Maintenance is very important and a list for all schools follows
BURNS AVENUE Interior door replacement Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors
DUTCH LANE Replaced intercom system building-wide Replaced stage curtains in gym Interior door replacement
Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors
EAST STREET Converted from oil to gas for heating Interior door replacement Sealcoat basketball courts
Refinished gym and stage wood floors
FORK LANE Roof replacement at the intermediate wing Interior door replacement Sealcoat basketball courts
Refinished gym and stage wood floors
LEE AVENUE Roof replacement at the first-story wing Converted from oil to gas for heating Interior door replacement
Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors
OLD COUNTRY ROAD Exterior door replacement at Blueberry Street entrance Interior door replacement
Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors
WOODLAND Converted from oil to gas for heating Replaced intercom system building-wide Skylight replacement
Interior door replacement Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors
HICKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Replaced intercom system building-wide Repaired and painted hallway lockers
Interior door replacement Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors
HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Renovated Comet Shop Converted from oil to gas for heating Replaced floor tiles
third-floor hallway Exterior brick repointing at main gym Interior door replacement Exterior door replacement at girls
gym and staff parking lot Refinished gym and stage wood floors Repaired and painted hallway lockers
Repaired and painted girls locker room lockers Refinished gym and stage wood floors
Congratulations are in order for Robert Casale and for his induction into the
Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. Thanks to all who wanted Bob inducted and to all who endorsed
Bob because it made a tremendous impact when the vote was cast. Appreciated by myself, John Maniec
and Joe CarforaMaureen Uss Benson 1964
A well earned recognition Bob. Thank you for all you do.
CONGRATULATIONSSanto Carfora
Bob clearly deserved this honor. His numerous videos allow all of us a trip
down memory lane to remember our youthful friends and reminisce about growing up in Hicksville.
Plus the way he has honored our veterans brings tears to my eyes. He is a gifted, sensitive individual
who deeply cares about our high school and the communityJohn Maniec 1964
Congratulations and certainly well deserving honor for you Bob. My heart is
filled with pride for you on the recognition for all that you have done for our class of 1961 and for all of
Hicksville High SchoolBill Canham 1961
Congratulations Bob, thank you for all your hard work over the years. Amazing job
with all the videosSherry Mallen Cauley 1964
Congratulations, Buffalo Bob on your selection to the HHS Hall of Fame! There isn't
a more deserving person for this honor. You've done so much for the alumni with the monthly
newsletter, videos, and your humor. Keep up the good work!...Beverly Fetz White 1967
Hi Bob...Just wanted to congratulate you for your selection as the 2016 Hicksville
High School Hall of Fame Honoree. It was well deserved and probably a long time coming. The work
you do each month for the Hicksville Newsletter is fantastic and I, along with many, many others, thank
you for your dedication. You are the best! Love 'ya Helen Luna Carr 1963
This is great news as you so deserve this honor. Thanks to Joe Carfora for his effort to
ensure this happened. Best regards Kathy McDonald Corey 1960
Dear Bob...Wow. Fantastic. Amazing what a group of us can do!!! Well deserved.
Congrats from all of us. You are the BEST!!! ...Pat Appelman Levitin 1962
Bob... Outstanding, you earned it for all you do. I'm proud to still be your friend after
all these years. Love you...Rob McCotter 1962
Bob Smiths (1963) gift to Leslie Worley Smith (1964) for her 70th that will be on July 5th. Bob couldnt
wait one more week to pop the surprise.
We'd like to wish my mother, Flo Gries, a very happy 89th birthday today, June 22nd
She does it all for everyone with a smile and loves every day of her life. Thanks for your unconditional
love and support in whatever we do. Have a wonderful day and know that we love you very much.
Cheryl Gries Brown
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated. We are married 67 years. We
were married at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hicksville on May 29, 1949...Paul and
Margaret Divan 1945
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. Your newsletter provides me with
many hours of enjoyment and your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated...Bob Birk 1952
Thank you for the card. By remembering my birthday, you are remembering my Mom. That makes me
happy. She was so found of HixNews and loved the work she did with you. Take care.
Cathy Bell (daughter of Pat Koziuk Driscoll 1956)
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It is a great start to my day...Mary
Fuller Osborne 1957
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Jacci
Lasalle Gallucci (1959) and John Gallucci
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. A
great way to start the dayLillian Manzo-Ramirez 1961
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Leon Lee Lincoln 1961
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated.
Dennis Joannides 1961
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Bunny
Miller Pollack 1961
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.I really
enjoyed it...Arthur Hirsch 1961
I'd like to thank you so much for the birthday card, even though my husband Mike
(1961) was the Hicksville classmate, it was much appreciated...Terry Bisaccio
Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Art Pardo 1962
Bob...Birthday wishes much appreciated from you and the Hicksville gang. Leslie
and I look forward to the 1st of each Month to see what you guys have up your sleeve for that Month's
Hix Newsletter. You may want to reshoe Willie the Wonder Horse after counting out the birthday years
for this Hicksville dude. All The Best...Bob Smith 1963
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated...
Hal and Barbara Marx Smith 1963
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Rod
Merkler 1964
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated. 51 years for
us...Stephanie Hill Vetter 1964 & Kurt Vetter
... Loved the card!!! Thank you so very much for remembering
Jeanie Wink 1965
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Bob
Cooperman 1965
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Gayle
Schoenberg Wenchell 1966
Thank you for the card. It has been 41 years and still going
strong...Carrie & Tony Bellacera 1966
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...Margaret Hansen Dyckman 1966
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...Michael Cava 1966
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was
much appreciated. No denying I am middle aged now!...Marty Brandfon 1967
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated.
June Drummond DeBaun 1968
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Joanne
Ganz 1971
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Craig
and Paula (nee' Jargo) Bruckner 1972
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work
you and everyone else involved does to make the Hix News possible...Patricia Crabtree Hogue
1974
Brainteaser
UNDERSTAND EACH QUESTION PRIOR TO SELECTING YOUR RESPONSE.
AND DON'T LAUGH AT BILL GATES AND HIS SCORE OF THREE!!
This one is fun!! Think carefully.
It scores automatically, too.
Take this advice.... think before you answer.
Hi Bob...Congratulations on your being elected into the Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. John
and I just moved to Jacksonville, FL on May 27th. The day after the movers left, I fractured my hip
while unpacking a box and I've been hospitalized since then. Our address here is (Concealed). Our new
phone is (Concealed) and my cell is still (Concealed). My email is still (Concealed). I hope all is well
with you and your family. Best regards...Barbara Bieniewicz Dethlefsen 1961
Anyone wanting to contact Noreen or Barbara, please send a note to editors@hixnews.com and we will
make the contact
Flashback
As the noreaster finally left the region on January 23rd, Long Islanders began an arduous digout. Here are some snapshots of how they coped!!!
Anyone out there know what variety of flower is shown in the below photo? I believe it's a Hoya. I had
several that bloomed nicely but the last cutting I got from a friend never blooms. Why???
Buffalo Bob Casale
I believe its a Ballon flower (platycodon grandiflora) Closes at night and opens
during the day? I have one in blueLinda Webber Turchiano 1970
The flowers look similar to those of a plant my ex-wife and gotten from her
mother. It would only bloom like every 4th or 5th year. The flowers had a very offensive aroma
Walter Relling 1977
Hoya. I've had you for years, the blooms are lovely!...Pattie Hughes 1967
They're so pretty I would love them I wonder if they're around to purchase?...Theresa Normandy
Artoglou
It's called HoyaChristopher Dietl-Friedli
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In The News
The first soldier to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery was Private William Henry Christman of
Pennsylvania on May 13, 1864.
Saw a post of Facebook that said, SRO Officer Carolyn Gudger is a hero for stopping a
Gunman at Sullivan Central High School in Blountville, Tennessee. The gunman entered
the school with two hand guns and was holding the principal at gunpoint when Carolyn
intervened. She drew her weapon and waited for back-up to arrive. The gunman was just
opposite a classroom full of students when the arriving officers opened fire killing the
gunman. This incident was not reported by the media because no children were killed, just
the gunman.
This makes sense. The soft pad protects your hands and the shaft would be pointed enough
to penetrate the glass if hit with force. Just remember to close your eyes. Please pass it on to
othersKathy Koziuk Hannaman 1960
All these years we've been told to wear seat belts, but
I never heard
New Readers
Sunita Manjrekar
2nd Vice President of the Hicksville Alumni Board. Live at 44 Dante Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801
Editor notewelcome to HixNewsHenry
Henry
9 New readers from the class of 1977
Mark
Rose
Mike Caruso
Scott
Schutzman
Walter Relling
Anne Marie
Simco
Coleen
Shekelton
Vincent Fallacara
Ray
Sumpert
Himy sister forwarded me the IP address for your newsletter. Would you
kindly add me to list of subscribersVivian DAngelo Papa 1975
Editor Note Hi VivianYou have been added to our list of subscribers. BestHenry
Passages
June 5, 2016 marked the 6th anniversary of the death of my son Mike Snyder. Thank You to everyone
who has shown kindness to me. More than anything, I wish Michael was still hereDiane Rogus
Snyder 1973
Editor Notewe all agree with your wish!!!
Dear HixNewsI am sorry to report that my brother, Gary Louis Nadell, Class of 1965, passed away
May 18, 2016. Gary and his wife JoAnne were living in Houston, Texas. After many, many years of
fighting heart problems and COPD. Gary passed away peacefully in his sleep. Please update your
records to reflect his passing. Thank You
Garys little sister, Wendy Nadell 1973
Hi Hix NewsI notice the name Michael Zeussman, Class of 1970, on the In
Memoriam list. I think I knew this guy pretty well back at HHS in about 1967-68 or so. Is there any way
that I can find out more, like was he truly the friend I am remembering, and what his story was, when
did he go, how did he go and what was his life like? Could you send this email to any survivors you
might know of with the hopes that they contact me. I was very fond of him. We spent some good time
together, if this is the same guy. Thank youStephanie (Schlegel) Manning 1968
After investigating several sites, was unable to find any information on Michael Zeussman. When he did
pass, an obituary probably never was offered. There's nothing on the SSDI and that site usually lists
everyone who ever had a social security number. SorryBuffalo Bob Casale
Please add the following name to In Memoriam for the Class of 1966:
Michael Secko
friend James J. Cooney is not listed. He died on January 7, 2010. I hope that his name can be added to
those of his classmates who have died. May they all rest in the peace and love of God. Many thanks.
SincerelyBob Peluso St. Pius 1961
Name:
Last Residence:
BORN:
Died:
Marion F. Mohrback
11720 Centereach, Suffolk, New York
5 Oct 1916
17 Jul 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)
In last months HixNews, Jeff White was looking for Norm Sperling. After searching several areas,
HixNews was not able to locate Norm. Jeff was advised of our demise. Further investigation using the
SpokeO website, I happened upon a Norm Sperling that turned out to be the person Jeff was looking for.
Sent Jeff the contact information and Jeff checked out the Facebook page for Norm and emailed him but
is still waiting for a replyBuffalo Bob Casale
Reunions
The class of 1977 is in the beginning stages of planning the 40th reunion. Message me your name
(including maiden name, if applicable) if you graduated with the class of 1977 so we can get you on the
master mailing list. Additionally, if you know of 1977 graduates who are not on FB, please help me
make contact!! Also Please send me the email addresses of those classmates of 1977 that are on your
email list. Thanks...Jeanne Dagna
Dogs-vs-Water
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/06/dogs-vs-water/
Funny Pets
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/06/10-funny-pet-videos/
Guiding Hands
https://www.youtube.com/embed/v6Wpc9s35ZY
Billy Crystal tribute to Ali
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUNLDqcXG-Q
Gasoline
http://www.tvraaca.org/gasoline1935i.htm
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/02/awesome-dancing-clouds/
newsletter. Thanks so much for your interest in the Memorial and your eagerness to help sustain the
endeavor...Buffalo Bob Casale AKA Speedy and that was not attributed to my sex life!!!
Donation checks should be made out to: Hicksville Vietnam Era Memorial Project and
should be mailed to:
Hicksville Vietnam Era Memorial Project
c/o William Walden
45 West 9th Street
Deer Park, NY 11729
Hi Marty...Just wanted you to know that I never received an inquiry from you, but it's good to reconnect.
I now live in Florida, near Sarasota (see below). Bob Casale has sent you the info you need to get a
donation check out for the Memorial. You are your service info are definitely included in our list of
nearly 2,000 Vietnam War Era service members who will be honored. Bill Walden is our Project Team
Treasurer and primary local contact. Since he is commander of Hicksville's VFW Post and also the
newly elected VFW Commander for Nassau County, he is perfect as our local contact for Hicksville and
is doing a great job for us! Are you still running to keep in shape? I'm power walking the streets and use
our community fitness center's gym for treadmill, stationary bike and weight training. Gotta stay in
wrestling shape...remember!? All the bestJoe Carfora 1962
Hello BobAlways good to hear from you. You keep Hicksville in my heart and mind. Many months
ago you sent me a picture
Buffalo Bob
Mike Goldsmith
Jack MacCarron
Jack's parents moved to summer of 58 but he and I stayed in touch. He still works for the Navy in
Maryland. Updates avionics on aircraft. I believe Mike passed away but am not sure. On another note I
want to send you a picture of me by my Huey. I was a recovery officer with the 68th Assault Helicopter
Company flying out of Bien-Hoa in Vietnam. Had to fly to Tainin to fix one of our birds with a
hydraulic leak. Tai-nin was 10 miles from Cambodian border and was defended by a South Vietnamese
Company.
Robert Casale
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
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
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