Around Hicksville Hi there! My name is Patty Servidio, and I am a columnist for Hicksville News. I've been a Hicksville resident since 1992, and my daughter is a graduate of HHS. I'm very active in the community, and I love Hicksville. My columns are directly related to anything Hicksville, and recently, the Sylvania plants on Cantiague Rock Road had caught my attention. My husband and I drive past the area on a weekly basis, on our way to Home Depot or BJ's. For years, I wondered why it had never been torn down to make way for something better. I recently found out why. I wrote a column about the site, because it directly tied into a personal experience that I had. My question is, how many of your readers have ever worked for Sylvania? What were their personal experiences with the company? Are you able to get in touch with the readers, to put them in touch with either me or my editor? If they want to get in touch with my editor directly, his name is Frank Rizzo. His phone number is 516-747-8282. I appreciate any and all assistance you can give me/us in this matter. Thank you again for your fine publication. I look forward to the monthly newsletters! Best, Patty Servidio pnbree@optonline.net

Hello Patty! My name is David Rubin, editor emeritus (wow that makes me sound old) of the Hicksville newsletter. I talked with some of my fellow editors and thought of something regarding a mutually beneficial arrangement. I dont think we'd have any problems with you contributing to our newsletter and asking for the information you need, especially as it potentially impacts many of our readers. They could help you but could you help us in return? We always try to find interesting articles to publish in our newsletter regarding what is going on in good ol' Hicksville. Any time that we reference another publication's article (giving full credit for source/author/photographer), we get slapped with a desist request. Strange in that we don't make any money, charge any fees and are only redirecting users to the source after a brief introduction to the article. Would you and the Hicksville News allow us to reference your publication's articles and help drive more traffic to your site? We'd of course abide by any formatting/content rules you may come up with as we do want to be good "neighbors". I look forward to your reply and hope all is well back in my hometown. Kind regards David Rubin 1982 HiThank you for this video - and for the newsletters. It's indeed a wonderful thing you are doing for the alumni. I see that Brian Low is among those included in the In Memoriam for the Class of 1967. Can you please confirm that this is correct? In the listing on the website, it shows "Brian Law" (although I could not find anyone named "Law" in the 1967 yearbook); and on Facebook, there is a Brian Low (from Hicksville, living in Florida), who seems to be very much alive and continues to post on his page. I appreciate any enlightenment you can give me on this, as Brian was a long-ago good friend of mine

and I was greatly saddened by seeing his passing. Now I'm a bit confused, seeing what appears to be his active page on Facebook. Do you know who advised you of his death? I am truly interested in contacting him, but do not want to reach out to the wrong person. Many thanks for helping me clarify this situation. Best regardsNaomi Zuckerman Conners 1968

NaomiI did some investigating and it appears that Brian Low is alive and well and apparently very successful. Ken Marcus sent me the list several years ago when they were doing a reunion. I checked several death indexes and did not see Brian listed. I'll put your note in the next newsletter as this month has been closed out. Thanks for the heads up. love yah buffalo bob Casale p.s. are you related to Nate and Howie Zuckerman???

Was looking through some things today and look what I found!!!!Steve Zorovich 1979

I love this tee shirtRobin Kriss Rhea 1972

Maureen Uss Bensen February 12 at 7:33pm Indian River Estates, FL My dad John Uss on his pony in the front of his house which was farm land in Hicksville on 16th st They grew vegetables had a large chicken coup that they still had when I was a kid. I use to go and collect the eggs in the morning. Also goats, large apple trees. My dad was born in 1923. Their home was an old army barracks that my grandfather moved from Mitchell field . Then he took 3 years to dig a cellar for all the canning my grandmother did. He Went to St. Ignatius then to what was the original Hicksville high school on Jerusalem Avenue. Dad graduated in 1943 with Mr Rusch and Mr Ernie Naso. Such treasured memories for sure.

John Uss Ray Rusch

Hyperlink to Hicksville High Class of 1975 Reunion https://youtu.be/_jIgmDv7jKo

Bob. That was beautiful. You put so much love and passion in all that you do. Im happy you waited to play The Way We Were until the end. Why??? Because Im still crying. That song touches the heart and the treasured memories we have and share with all. Hope all is well. Love yahMaureen ( Moe) Uss Benson 1964

BobAs usual, another great jobwell done. Appreciate all you do...Skip Huber 1964 Hi BobJust watched the Class of '75 reunion video. It was wonderful. Captured the fun at this year's reunion and also good to see the people at the 35th. I will say that most of my office enjoyed the video as well, having enjoyed seeing me in my "natural habitat." Hope all is well and thanks, so much, again. Best alwaysLee Shulman 1975

BOBJust saw the reunion of 1975....my son Tim Croan was a graduate of that year. You did an excellent job putting it together....A LABOR OF LOVE...when Tim comes to see me again I will show him this newsletter and reunion photo's......Thanks again...Marcella/Marcie Yenick 1953

Tim Croan ************************************************************************ Hicksville New York Then and Now (12,734 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jacJ_v0ceuU

Very cool Bob! ThanksPatti Tobacco (Buffalo Bobs sister)

Great job Bob. Thanks for all your hard work on this. It certainly brought back memoriesSusan Serlin 1961

Thank youJoan Siegl Rudolph 1961

Bob you outdid yourself. Thank you. An outstanding job and so many things to rememberDiana Urena 1961

Very nice video Bob. Thanks for sharing. I hope all is well good sirScott Abrams (family Friend with sister Staci)

Great job Bob! My mother-in-law is in one of the photos buying meat at the Farmer's Market. Thanks for the memoriesFran Wallach Gallo 1961

Thank you Bob for the memories and for all your effortCamille Gully Hauf 1962

Thanks BobBill Canham 1961 This is very niceMichelle Mazur

So great, Bob thanks for the memories. You sure did put a lot of work into thisCarol Mack Berry 1963

Thank you Bob, this was great. such great memoriesVirginia Kolenik Doherty 1961 *********************************************************************

Hi allI'm long overdue in thanking the staff of Hix News for the incredible job they do each month. So...thanks very much! I just viewed the Memorial Tribute for the Class of '67 and although it was sad to watch I was amazed at the wonderful job you have done. Just a note: Bonni Aronoff's last name is misspelled. Know you'd want to be aware of that. Looking forward to the 50th reunion...it will be the first reunion for me!...Patti McGee Malone 1967

Dear HixNewsIs there a list of 1968 classmates who have passed available???...Paul Pugliani..Editor Note...Yes. All the alumni whose passing has been reported to us are available on our website at the In Memoriam section, organized by class year...Best Henry

Hello HixNewsI am James Janis...the Hicksville Historian. I am doing research on Hicksvillians who served in Korea during the War. Could you put the word out that if anyone in your group knows either any veteran or the descendants who served. Thank You. Please contact me at HICKSVILLE LIBRARY 516 931-1417 ex 101 Ask for Mr Janis

To: All HHS HixNews Subscribers

From: Bob Casale, Editor in Chief HixNews We need your help to honor Hicksvilles own Vietnam War Era Veterans, who were ignored and sometimes even vilified for serving during a very unpopular war. They paid the price for the Veterans coming after them who served in other unpopular places, such as Iraq and Afghanistan. The general public learned from Vietnam that the soldier risks his life because he has either been drafted or volunteered to serve his nation. He does not pick war, nor when to fight, the politicians do that for him.

So many veterans of the Vietnam Era were drafted and sent to Vietnam much to their chagrin. Many went not knowing what their fate would be when fighting against communism. Communism was high on the chart back then and there were entities other than Vietnam that were targeted, but only Vietnam bore the burden of "Soldiers on the Ground."

Those veterans fought hard to prevent the spread of Communism only to wind up coming home to a population that had mixed emotions. Many ignored the return of their friends for years who went to Vietnam. Why, is still a mystery. When summoned to go someplace by the military, there is little anyone can do. You don't ignore orders. But don't play cold shoulder to those who served and who served admirably. So much Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is evident in hundreds of thousands who served and many are our friends who deserve recognition. How do we do that???

We establish a Memorial to honor all who served and the grounds for such a memorial are now approved by the Hicksville School System, the Memorial Monument has been designed and the Center Plaque to the Memorial has been cast. What is missing is the enthusiasm of Hicksville Alumni to honor a commitment to see that the Memorial is created. Many of you have already donated generously and your help is much appreciated. This is not directed to you. It is, however, directed to those who have not contributed to fund this project.

So far, donations made since October, 2014 total only $10,400 of the $25,000 needed to construct, place and maintain the Hicksville Vietnam War Era Memorial to all Hicksville residents who served their country during the Vietnam War Era. Send a couple of bucks...two dollars...three dollars...four dollars. It doesn't have to be hundreds. WE need to reach a goal that still seems distant after well over a year trying! Please help and become part of seeing a successful reality to the service given by your classmates to their country during a most unpopular war. In this way, those who served and their families can visit a Memorial at the Middle School on Jerusalem Avenues Memorial Gardens, that will display their name...A name, also, that will "live on for the service they provided".

Generations before have honored the veterans of World War I, World War II and the Korean War. There is a small area that does honor some of the Vietnam Era Vets but does not honor all who served. This is your opportunity to become part of this effort, by contributing anything you can afford. Please, donate soon, if you have yet to do so.

Checks should be made out to: Hicksville Vietnam Era Memorial and sent to: Hicksville Vietnam Era Memorial Project c/o William Walden 245 West 9th Street Deer Park, NY 11729 Our heartfelt Thanks for taking action now! The Hicksville Vietnam War Era Memorial Project Team

BobThanks for doing this. See you were in San Diego in 1968. I moved here in 1972. It is a great place to livePaula Knight Rothschild 1961

Birthdays & Anniversaries Editor NoteAnn and Roy Meier are celebrated their 59th anniversary on 17 February. Tried to send a card but their email address was not good. If you read this, Roy, please send your current email address to editors@hixnews.com

Thanks & Happy Anniversary Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Suzanne Gerrett Cullen 1956

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Although at this age, it might be better to not be reminded!...Bob Gillette

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us It was much appreciated. Leslie and Robert Otten...1959

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Martha Gross Parent 1960

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Bill Fuchs...1960

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Ed Giannelli 1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciatedMary OShaughnessy Cleary 1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. You made my day...love and God Bless you All...Diana Urena Carasa 1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Joan DeJohn Brite 1961 and Paul Brite

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Josephine Cipullo Walston...1962

Thank you to you all for my birthday wishes...Suzon Cohen Fisher 1965

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Sandi Notov Katz...1965

Great Birthday Card...thanks...Mike Perduto 1966

Thank you for the card, and reminding me to have fun on my day! Tony Bellacera 1966

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...shown above is me and wife Bobbie Arlene and granddaughter Cayla! Paul Backman 1967

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Bruce Goldmacher 1967

Thank you for remembering us. We are enjoying living in Vero Beach ,making new friends , starting a southern garden & traveling. HHH will always hold good memories for me...Lynn McMorrow ORiordan & Marc ORiordan 1968 A note from Mark ProvenzanoI want to wish my beautiful wife Christine a Happy 35th Wedding Anniversary and Happy Valentine's Day! It's been an amazing time and I'm looking forward to many more years and adventures together. Love You XXX

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. More than you know...Robert Bialick 1970

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Mike Soblick 1974

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. And a special thanks to all of you who put out the newsletters every month. It's a big job, and doing a fantastic job. Look forward to it always!...Mary Ann Walkowski Westervelt 1976

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. You remember every year and am very appreciativeAlison Swanton Mason 1986

Email Address Changes

Need email address for the following. If you know, please send a note to Buffalo Bob Casale at bufbob@juno.com Nick DiPalo ***************************************************************************

Wed like to encourage more readers to send us things that we can add to the newsletter each month. Without contributions from our readers, it becomes quite difficult to fill the pages. Wed love to get stories about your experiences at HHS, and also your fond memories of Hicksville and the surrounding area. **********************************************************************************

Over thirty people were in attendance for the Hicksville Historical Society's Winter Social on January 17. Paul Hunchak of Old Westbury Gardens gave a presentation titled "The Phipps Family of Old Westbury Gardens." It highlighted the personal lives of John S. and Margarita Grace Phipps and how they reared a family in the Old Westbury House during the Gilded Age. Our next program will be "The History of St. Ignatius-Loyola Church." Father James T. Stachacz and parishioner Mary Ann Lang will give a presentation on the history of Hicksvilles most recognizable church building which is celebrating its 125th anniversary. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at Hicksville Public Library at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Please visit our website for more information: https://hicksvillehistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

The Society enjoys the discussion Paul Hunchak * Pres Derek Stadler * V.P. Denward Collins, Jr. photos by Bob Koenig

In The News

How about the guy pictured below? Would love to see his first lady! My kind of candidate! XoXo Barbara DiBella 1962

Hollywood Hotties Who Walked Away From the Money, Fame And Power

Greta Garbo was one of the defining actresses in film history. She was nominated for three Oscars, for both silent and talkie films. But she quickly tired of the attention and pressure, retiring at the age of 36 when a critic gave her a horrible review that she took very, very personally.

There werent many young men who could have resisted the charms of Phoebe Cates in her role in Fast Times at Ridgemont High. But she would disappear from the public eye in 1994 to raise her children with her actor husband Kevin Kline.

Shirley Temple was Americas sweetheart as a child star in the 1930s, but the world was less receptive to her as an adult actress. She tried her hand at a few films, but they never took off. Instead, she took topolitics! Temple worked for the UN amidst other causes.

Today, on February 19, 1945, the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Marine Corps Divisions landed on the shores of Iwo Jima, an integral battle during WWII. Almost 100 years prior to this event, they landed on the shores of Tripoli fighting Muslim Pirates...

To the shores of Tripoli as the song goes. Semper Fi!

New Readers

Joan Chiarello 1971

Paul Lauricella 1975

Hi BobI was so disappointed to not have gotten the February Hix News. Somehow I was omitted from the mailing. Please check that my info is intact. Thanks so muchAudrey (Glenn) Schneider When you were getting the notice from Henry, it was only to advise you that the current newsletter is at our website. The newsletter is always available if you got to http://hixnews.com You should put the above hyperlink someplace so you can access the newsletter alwayslove yah bob

Passages

I'm so sorry to report that Joan (Olsen) Forrester died October 3, 2015 (her dad's birthday).

Sandra Olsen Trenka 1955

Bob, Henry and staffIt is with much sadness that I report the passing of our classmate, teammate and friend, Martin F. Katz, from HHS class of '55. Will you please place his name on the In Memoriam list in newsletter. Thanking you and your staff for all the great work you do each monthCheers, Bob McWilliams 1955

Warm Greetings To You AllAs I write these lines its been three months since Marcy died, late-night, almost 10pm November 19, last year, turning my life upside down. These three months have been the saddest in my life, and also the warmest. I lost Dakini Marcy, but Ive gotten in touch with so many people who knew her and loved her hundreds, maybe over a thousand. The emotional power of these months has been overwhelming to me, and I thank you all. I dont know how anyone deals with this level of grief without putting together a memorial such as Marcys. This Sunday, and again on Wednesday, Marcys Obit/Memorial announcement will run in the Press Democrat and Independent Journal, two local papers. In a week on Saturday the 27 of February we will hold Marcys memorial at the Glaser Center in Santa Rosa, California, and say our remembrances and our good-byes, as Dylan wouldnt say. Marcy respected Dylan as a wordsmith, but she loved Phil Ochs. At the memorial the twenty or so speakers will walk you through Marcys life, pointillist style, each speaker choosing a color and placing only one dot, or at most two on the canvas. Following the memorial I will be sending out a DVD and a CD of the Memorial to everyone I have a snail mail address for, so be sure to send me your snail mail address. In fact, you can email it to the Email address of Marcys new foundation that we are setting up, marcytellesworks@sbcglobal.net . The purpose of Marcys new foundation will be to collect and publish Marcys creative works, and where we can, get them performedKim Allen 1962

Memorial Saturday, February 27 Theater Program, 2:30: Marcys Choirs and individual singers and remembrances Lobby Program, 5pm: Deli platters, chairs and tables and chat, and Computerized slide shows provided by you Glaser Center 547 Mendocino Avenue Santa Rosa, California

People Looking For People Could you add Fran Schnapper 1962 to the list of people looking for people? Thanks...Joe and Diane Cuti Germain

Hi! Thanks for all you do!! Any way to delete my reference in 'people looking for people: Jackie Corlin looking for Denise Douglas? Would appreciate as she turned out to be not-so-nice when I connected. So I connected. Thanks so much!...Jackie Corlin 1970 Editor note JackieWhere there's a will there's a way. DoneBest, Henry

Recipes

We called it Shit On A Shingle but it is delicious

Reunions

Hi! Just wondering if you have heard anything about a reunion this spring for the Class of 1976? Thanks so much! SincerelyCindy Harris Schwartz 1976 Cindy...I checked Facebook and Classmates and there is no indication of a reunion for your class of 1976. I'm going to send a note to all the 1976 class members that are on the HixNews mailing list. I will advise when and if I get some responses. Warm Regardsbuffalo bob casale CindyIt's been three days since I sent out a note to your classmates and have heard back from no one. I guess there's no interest. Seems like every class has one person who takes charge and makes things happen. Your class has no hard chargers!!! Sorrylove yah bob

Videos on the internet Dog Treat Jenga http://biggeekdad.com/2016/01/dog-treat-jenga/ Pearl Harbor After Tourists Have Left For The Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgE2KiPd3xg The Long Road Home https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ms84WfJwalI Amazing 3D drawings by Stefan Pabst http://biggeekdad.com/2016/02/amazing-3d-drawings/

The Dancing Deer http://biggeekdad.com/2016/02/the-dancing-deer/ An interesting video that shows work in progress http://biggeekdad.com/2016/02/a-very-satisfying-video/ A Willys Jeep https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lArUXYlXsH4 A flashback to real old rock and roll https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDc0ID6PJeg&feature=player_embedded Puppies Howling http://biggeekdad.com/2016/01/puppies-trying-to-howl/ One World Observatory http://biggeekdad.com/2016/01/one-world-observatory/

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

Maureen Uss BensenMemorial