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Hi Bob,Thanks so much for your quick response and for yourincredible offer! My mom, in moving to Florida in 1979,

without meaning to do it, carelessly threw out tons ofmy stuff from high school, college and grad school. Atthe time, I was pregnant with my second child and mymind was far away from what I had left in the Hicksvillehouse. So I blame myself as much as I was upset withher at the time. Among many things that were impor-tant to me was my high school yearbook. I even had topay for replacement copies of my college and graduateschool diplomas, since they were important records tohave. The other things were mostly sentimental lossesand I've kind of come to terms with it all. But when I sawyour email, I figured I might as well ask.I can look online, of course. Maybe I should do that first

and see if I really do want to have the actual book.Maybe it's less meaningful to me now.How about if I take a look and then get back to you?Meanwhile, as wonderful as your offer is, you really haveto think carefully if you want to give up something thatwas Joyce's. I would not want that kind of sacrifice fromyou if it carries any special meaning. You are a dear, andyou deserve to keep 5 yearbooks if they are important toyou!!So, I'll find some time to do the online looking and I'll getback to you. Thanks again for the info and for the offer -Hugs,Nancy

Dear Bob,I hope this finds you in good health and enjoying life! Iwas cleaning out some papers and just came across a 4year old email message from you around the time of our'61 Reunion. In it you mentioned the possibility ofgetting a copy of the 1961 yearbook. Do you happen toknow if that is stil l a possibility and, if so, whom I shouldcontact?Thanks,Nancy Sherman 1961

Nan,Go to:http://interactive.ancestry.com/1265/rhusa1900_059035-00063/70337963?backurl=http%3a%2f%2fsearch.ancestry.com%2fcgi-bin%2fsse.dll%3fgst%3d-6&ssrc=&backlabel=ReturnSearchResultsYou can view the yearbook at your discretion. The otheralternative is I can send you a copy.I have Joyce's book that I don't need. I have my own that Iuse to scan photos for HixNews.Let me know. Hope you are well. It's a year since Joycepassed.

Love yah Bob

Hi -Can you tell me how to submit alumni bios for the HixNews site - i.e. what format, where tosend, etc. I am from the Class of 1964 and will not be able to attend the reunion.Thanks very much.Robert (BoB) Greenhouse

RobertAttached is a writeable form. Open the attached and just write your answers into the blank spotsand then send back to me. Sorry you cannot attend the reunion. I wanted to be there myself butcircumstances didn't warrant that happening. I made it to the reunion in 1989 with my business

partner, Ted Swedalla. Fill it out and send it back

Regards, Buffalo Bob Casale

Hi Bob -What a nice set of photos of you and Ted. I recognize his photo from the yearbook, but I'mnot sure that I knew him. (I'm sure you know what the years do for your memory!) Attachedis the document you sent me with a different photo I found of myself - might be moreappropriate - no sunglasses, no hat. Maybe you want to use both?Thanks for doing this.Best regards, Bob Editor note Anyone wishing to read Bobs Biographical sketch, click on alumni bios in the

top menu on the newsletter, head to the class of 1964 and enjoy. I just checked the counter at the very bottom of the bios site and to date, there have been 23,190 views!

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Dear HixNews,Hi there. I tried to addmy name but it had adifferent e-mail forme. Please use theone entered below(concealed). ThankYou!Bob Taub 1967

Havent seen HixNews in quite a while(I used to get and read it every month)and came across an old copy in an oldemail folder.FYI my email address is (Concealed)and my birthday is July 21.Thanks.Joel Lieberman 1966

I haven't been getting any issues of the HHS Newsletter. Do you have my right email address? It used tobe (concealed) but now it is (concealed).

Dorothy Kunz Drago 1950

Editors Note: The changes were made. Anyone wishing to contact Dottie, Bob or Joel,drop a note to the editors at editors@hixnews.com and we will make the contact areality. Joels birthday is on the master list.

Best, Henry

Dennis Listort 1964

Hi Bob,I see in the latest issue of the Alumni Bulletin, you were kind enough to list myquery asking for leads regarding Bruce Sollod. Please continue to do so witheach forthcoming issue. If I receive word from someone, then I will let you know.Thank you so much.Dennis Listort 1964

Below is the note that appeared in the October issue:Hi Bob,I'm trying to track down newspaper articles, police reports, etc., regarding the trainaccident which caused the death of Bruce Sollod on May 4, 1962. Keith Thomas,

Jimmy Kansas and I were with Bruce at that time. Can you lead me to sources, links,etc., that might have information? Thank you.Dennis Listort 1964

Has the newsletter changed? Mitch Egan 1960Mitch,

As always, it's at: http://hixnews.com The October issue is online.Roger Whitaker, webmaster

Mitch, If youre referring to the look of the newsletter, yes it has a differentgraphic feel since I took over the duties from Editor Emeritus David Rubinin July. Hope you like it. -- Elliot Gorlin, Class of 63, Editor

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Hi Bob,I see in the latest issue of the AlumniBulletin, you were kind enough to list myquery asking for leads regarding BruceSollod. Please continue to do so with eachforthcoming issue. If I receive word fromsomeone, then I will let you know. Thankyou so much.Dennis Listort 1964

Below is the note that appeared inthe October issue:Hi Bob,

I'm trying to track down newspaper articles,police reports, etc., regarding the trainaccident which caused the death of BruceSollod on May 4, 1962. Keith Thomas,

Jimmy Kansas and I were with Bruce atthat time. Can you lead me to sources, links,etc., that might have information? Thank

you.

Dennis Listort 1964

This was sent to us from Chris Andersen

from the Class of 1967:

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The editors have elected to place

Ethel Drago Kunz into the Hicksville High School Newsletter Hall of Fame

What follows is an exchange between Buffalo Bob, Dottie Drago and Ethel(I finally spelled Ethel's name correctly. Sorry about that!)

Dot, Thanks for the nomination. We've decided to enter Ethyl into the Hall of Fame in the next issue. Please see the

attached (the readership can view by going to the Home Page and clicking on the hyperlink). Thanks again The editors of HixNews p.s. I'm going to let you advise your sister of her inductionBob,I am thrilled with this tribute to my sister, Ethel. Please correct the spelling of her name. It is not Ethyl...it's Ethel.Thank you so much. At 85 she is still competing all over the country with her softball league & winning.Thank you so much.Dot (Kunz) Drago

Dorothy Sorry atbout the mistake. Just sent the change to Roger. It should be done by tomorrow. Gotta pay more

attention. love yah Bob

On Thu, Sep 11, 2014 at 2:16 PM, Dorothy Drago wrote a note to her sister Ethel:

It took some time, but you are finally being inducted into the HHS Hall of Fame. I sent all those pictures to themwith a recommendation. Make sure you see the next issue.Love Dorothy

To: Dorothy DragoI'm completely surprised, Dot. When did you do this? How very thoughtful of you, and many thanks. Funnyhow Bob spelled my name wrong-- "Ethyl", as my very first awarded trophy is engraved as follows:

Most Valuable PlayerEthyl KunzL.I. Clovers

1947A.G.S.L.Still have that very old trophy.

love EthelBob:I forwarded all of this to my sister, Ethel, and as by her comments she is thrilled. I wanted you also to see howthe spelling on her 1st trophy was spelled "Ethyl". I will be looking for her name on the Hall of Fame. Thank youvery much.Dorothy

Bob:

I forwarded all of this to my sister, Ethel, and as by her comments she is thrilled. I wanted you also to see howthe spelling on her 1st trophy was spelled "Ethyl". I will be looking for her name on the Hall of Fame.Thank you very much.

Dorothy

EthelReceived the yearbook in the mail today. Thanks so much for sending it along to me. It's a welcome addition towhat I now have and wish I had access to every one through 2014. I have a great scanner and can produce goodquality photos for use in the yearbook. I looked through and noticed the graduating class. Looks like you have alittle over 100 in the class of 1947. When I graduated in 1961, we had almost 470. My business partner, Ted

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Swedalla, from the class of 1964, had almost 1,400 in his class. You might have

been familiar with Ted's dad who was known as Ted Smith.

He's in the Softball Hall of Fame on Long Island. Was Most Valuable Player at

Jones Beach in 1950. Check out your yearbook photo Not a bad photo

considering the age of the yearbook.

love yahBob.

Bob

Of course I know who Ted Smith is. My friends & I went to Jones Beach more than once

to watch him pitch, hit very well and he amazed us the way he was able to catch a

softball. Fast pitch softball was quite boring, as pitchers like Ted would have no

hitters, or give up very few hits in a game. That is how it eventually changed to "slow pitch" softball, more a hitter's

game and more exciting. Never knew Long Island had a Hall of Fame. Good for Ted!

My sister, Dorothy Drago tells me I have been nominated to the HHS Hall of Fame....wow, what a complete

surprise that was! Thank you to all who are responsible.

Just returned today from Dalton, GA where my team competed in a softball tournament and again placed first in

the 75+ women's age bracket. So far this year, 3 tournaments, 3 championships. In October, we compete in the

Huntsman World Senior Games in St. George, UT. Through my participation in softball, I am getting to visit manystates in the country. Never did I dream I would be playing a game I love in my senior years. My 15 other team-

mates feel the same way. Pleased that you can use my yearbook. Thank you for everything you do.

Ethel

Ethel

I know what you mean about fast pitch sometimes being boring. When you have a quality pitcher, that

person can dominate the game. And it is the same with the men and the women. My first exposure to fast

pitch was when I was in the navy back in the sixties. When I was stationed on the island of Cyprus in 1963

and 1964, I made two trips to Naples, Italy to play in the European fast pitch championships. Our premier

pitcher, Dave Balf, pitched a perfect game against the team from Sidi Yahia, Morroco. Then in 1968, whenstationed at Skaggs Island in Sonoma California, my team won the 12th Naval District Fast Pitch Champion-

ship. I enjoyed playing fast pitch, but, after coming back to civilian life, I wound up playing a lot of slow pitch

and that was equally enjoyable.

Bob

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Dear Bob,What a fabulous video you created for the "You Know You're from Hicksville If" site!Incredibly beautiful!I grew up in North Levittown, off Newbridge Road. I remember Mid Island Plaza andGertz well (I still call it Mid Island Plaza!) I remember a lot of those pictures - we spenta lot of time in Hicksville! Most of my daughter's special celebrations were held at The Maine Maid Inn, and asa child, we frequented Milleridge Inn on a weekly basis! Thanks so much for the memories!I'm writing you to ask a question of you. I moved to Hicksville in 1992, after living in Plainview (not too faraway!) for years. My husband and I used to pass the old farm that was on Woodbury Road and Miller Road,and I always loved the house. I was quite sad when the house was torndown after a subdivision of the property occurred, not too long after we moved in.I'm a journalist, and I was hoping to write a follow up story to the column that I wrote, a few weeks ago, for theHicksville Illustrated News. I have attempted to get in touch with the family of the property, and it has been a

bit unfruitful. I was hoping that, with your extensive knowledge of the area, you might be able to tell me a bitabout it, or at least furnish me with some photos. My editor has expressed an interest in a story, so I'd love tobe able to find out more about that lovely old farmhouse.Thank you in advance for your assistance.Best,

Patty Servidio

Patty, I'm not that knowledgeable. I used a lot of information in my video that was in a book written by Dick Evers who was the town histo

rian until his death several years ago. The book does not have any farms listed. You can contact Bob Koenigwho is on the Hicksville Historical Society Board at (email concealed)

Another good source would be the new historian at the Hicksville Library,James Janis.I posted a note on Facebook at You Know You're From Hicksville If.....

There was an old farm on Woodbury Road near Miller Road that had a very quaint house on theproperty. It was torn down when a development was constructed. Does anyone know the name of thefarm and can you provide some background information or pictures? Thanks

Buffalo Bob Casale HixNews Editor and class of 1961Bob,This was my grandparents home on 242 Woodbury Road. I can provide you with lots more info, as I have beenworking towards compiling a family history on video. JAMES JANIS, the historian at the Hicksville Public Library,also has compiled a large file on our family history.I have a busy schedule out of the house today, send me a phone # if you wish, I will call you about 5 or 6 easterntime.

Steve Manelski

Bob, Thanks so much for all of your assistance - this information is fabulous!

Hicksville News, as in Anton News/Hicksville Illustrated? Or is this something different? (I have beenwriting for Hicksville Illustrated for almost 15 years, which is why I asked.)

Am I able to contact Steve myself? My editor and I are very motivated to get a follow-up column intothe paper soon. Since speaking with you, I've found out a few things about the farm - how there was alittle yellow house next door, how kids used to go on field trips to the farm with little coupons thatcost them a nickel or a dime to get pumpkins for Halloween, cool stuff like that. I'm only too happy to

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Dear HixNews,

George Lehmann, (Class of1944)Birthday - 02/01/1927Ethel Kunz Lehmann, (Class of1947) Birthday 11/24/1929George & Ethel Wedding

Anniversary 9/11/1955ThanksEthel

p.s. The Newsletter is great. All ofyou are doing a wonderful job.

Thank you for the card, and for

thinking of me. It was muchappreciated.Ted Jeremenko 1977

HixNews,

Thank you for the card, and forthinking of us. It was muchappreciated. First time in 58 yearsI was sick on our Anniversaryfeeling better now.Barbara Fellows Cava, 1956and Charlie Cava, 1955Editor Note...glad you're feelingbetter. It's a bitch getting old!!!

Nice birthday card. It certainlyhits home on phone menus.

Thanks for remembering.Pete Foster

Jan Breeden Manaskie1962

Frank Lombardi1962

Harold Glazer1962

Jack Wyer 1959 and Ginny Wills Wyer 1963 Claire Gross Ceravino & John Ceravino 1964p.s. thanks, too, for the birthday cardClaire

Dear HixNews,Thank you for the card, and forthinking of me. It was much

appreciated. I enjoy and lookforward to reading the Hix Newsevery month! Thanks and keepup the great work!Don Myers 1965

Larry Senn1964

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Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was beautiful.Cant believe I got to this age so fast!

Karen Hubner Jenkins, Class of 1962

Maureen Uss Bensen1964

Thank you for the card,and for thinking of us.It was much appreciated.It's been a wonderful 51years.William andMarcia Allan 1960

Dear Bob,My thanks to you and the editorial gang at HixNews forthe fun birthday card! At age 70, I just wish eatingbirthday cake would make me bigger and stronger, likethe football player in the card. But then again, we're allfortunate to still have our health!! The card was lots of fuBest regards

Joe Carfora 1962

Arlene Richards Wellbrock1965

Peggy Geslein Rybak1968

Denise Eisele Felipe1969

Tom Reilly1972

Thank you for the lovely card, and for thinking ofme. It was much appreciated, and so is all thework you do for the newsletter. I look forward to itevery month.Bonnie Scharr Papes 1961

Phil Servedito1972

Ray Carine1972

Jerry Fischer1967

Cheryl Canfield Wardand Bob Ward 1966

Jeffhrey Hecht andLeslie Becker Hecht 1976

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Bill Canham 1961

Thank you Bob & theHixNews gang, who areremarkable, for thecard. Thanks for all you

do for Hicksville HighalumniDana Hayden Jackson1962

Joan DeJohn Brite 1961

Thank you so much forthe beautiful musicalcard. I really appreciateyour thoughtfulness.

It's so nice to keep upwith the news fromHicksville HS.Gail FrazerHagstrom 1963

Thank you for the card,and for thinking of me.It was much appreci-ated. You do a fantastic

job keeping folks in theloopSanto Carfora 1964

Great card! Manythanks for the goodwishes and back at you.All the best.Kathie Sumrow 1965

Thank you for the card,and for thinking of me.Finally Retired and firstSocial Security checkcoming next month!

Jim Dolan 1966

HixNewsThanks for my birthdaywish!

Arlene Klein 1966

Thank you for the card,and for rememberingus.Sue Z Smith (Susan

Ambrico) 1968 andJeff D!

There are few surethings in life. One ishearing from my friendBob and the HHS gang.

Thank you so much forthe lovely card andsentiments.Tina GardnerKwiatkowski 1969

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Robert Greenhouse1964

Josephine D'AngeloBrooks 1964

Cherylann DonghiaCook 1964

Some questions for Margaret Did you graduate from Hicksville High?

If so when? Are you married and is Ventimiglia your married name? Where did you seethe Hicksville Then & Now video? Are you familiar with the Hicksville High SchoolNewsletter? http://hixnews.comThanksBuffalo Bob Casale

Class of 1961 and Editor HixNews

BobYes, I graduated in 1975. Goldsmith was my maiden name. Saw the video on Facebook.No I'm not familiar with the Hicksville High School newsletter but will check it out. It was adefinite blast from the past. Thanks again.

Denis Zadorecki1964

Karen ChameidesGowrie 1966

Anthony Bocchiere1967

Addy DelCioppo Spitzer 1964

Welcome aslo to Marilyn Walter Alter, Class of 1970!

Hi.I attended a wonderful tour of Hicksville High School today.

The principal, Raymond Williams, is amazing and the guests were very impressed

with his tour. Visited with classmates Ive not seen since 1964. So nice @ smart!

Please add my name to the membership list. Thought I had signed up for the

newsletter but did not yet receive. Thank you!

Barbara Walter 1964

Fran Monte Honett1965

Margaret GoldsmithVentimiglia 1975

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Hi,I was honored to get the lead as "Nonna" in the wonderful short film, "Lobster

Fra Diavolo" produced by Oriana Oppice and written by Jane Barbara. It'sscheduled to shoot the first week in December. It's a funny, heartwarming filmthat will bring back memories of the strong and wonderful grandmas of allethnicities that we loved so much.If you have time in your busy day and would like to see the background on"Lobster Fra Diavolo" go to their facebook site atwww.facebook.com/lobsterfradiavolo or their Twitter handle, @LobsterDiavolo.All best wishes,Harri Molese

Interesting Videos:Hicksville New York Then and Now (7,443 views): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jacJ_v0ceuU

Thanks so much. It was a great review of Hicksville. I moved here when I was almost 13 and now I'm 57 and still live inthe same house. But the family came to Hicksville on weekends even before we moved here to visit my uncle who livedin Hicksville. Margaret Ventimiglia

Bob,

Just watched the video of Hicksville. Loved it. As a graduate of HHS (class of 67) and a newretiree of Nassau County, I look back fondly on those days. It was nice to see photos of thetown at the turn of the century.Growing up in a Levitt home, some of the photos really brought back wonderful memories.I also have wonderful memories of attending HHS . I guess it is true when they say, for many,the high school years were the best. Anyway, thanks again.Tony Bocchiere

I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag (44,087 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4sj4kUD5TA

Honoring Hicksville High School New York Servicemen and Women (448 views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-G3YcB9TItM

Class of 1962 Fifty Year Reunion (377 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joyi_5uxlXE

Memorial Day Tribute to Hicksville H.S. Veterans(673 views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1304uB9Uoqk&list=UUXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ

Class of 1964 In Memoriam (435 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaATdDOTIRM

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Dear Mike Germain (HHS Class of 1964)Your former classmate from HicksvilleHigh, Phil Hearon of 1964, would like tocontact you. His email is (concealed).Best.Henry

Phil HearonMike Germain

mail to:elawrlaw@sbcglobal.net

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Hi Bob:I had to change plans at the last minute and will not be at the reunion this weekend.Please, also pass that message on to John Maniac, but tell him to use my $100 towardthe expenses of the event. I am so sorry I will not be there tomorrow. We just moved(twice in the last month) combining two homes into one here in Florida. As I write, weare in the middle of moving boxes and rehab contractors trying to get in and settled.No way could I get away at this time. Please pass along my regards to all the attendeesand hopefully everyone will have a GREAT time.Charlie and Charla HenningsenEditor Note: tis Friday night and the reunion has begun. Sent a note to John on behalf ofCharlie.

Dear Bob,See attached photo (scan 17). It shows all of us at the Holiday Inn last night. Around 122in attendance. Also attached we toured the high school (around 40 of us) on Saturdaymorning with their very impressive new principal, Mr. Ray Williams. He spent more than

2 hours with us answering questions with passion and extensive knowledge. We prob-ably threw about 100 questions at him. He is trying to re-establish an alumni associationat the school to both honor former students as well as raise money for scholarships forhis students. The group photos were taken in the Little Theater. Ray Williams was stand-ing next to me in the back row.Maureen Uss Bensen took many photos of how we look now and she will get them toyou soon. There was a video camera recording part of the evening and once I get thatrecording I will forward to you.Once again, this reunion would not have been as successful without the early and constant help/assistance ofyou and Maureen. Thank you very sincerely.

John Maniec John

Glad you all had a good time. And you had a nice turn out. I am looking forward to getting pictures

so I can work on a presentation. So happy for the class of 1964. Bob Johanna LoGerfo also sent me a link to her pictures onSnapfish Thanks for the pictures. I downloaded most. The only problem is I have no idea who is who. I think

Maureen Uss took pictures and has a list of names. Looks like everyone had a ball. Glad it turnedout to be a "total" success.

love yah BobHi BobI'm glad you enjoyed the pictures. It would have been great to see you...........maybe next time.Love,Johanna

CLASS OF 1964 ALUMNI BIOS:Patricia Bowdridge Brimm: http://hixnews.com/bios/patricia_bowdridge_brimm.htm

Santo Carfora: http://hixnews.com/bios/santo_carfora.htmArnie Gould: http://hixnews.com/bios/Arnie_Gould.htm

Robert Greenhouse: http://hixnews.com/bios/greenhouse.htmJeanne Hughes Schwarting: http://hixnews.com/bios/jeanne_hughes_schwarting.htm

Richard Keliher: http://hixnews.com/bios/richard_keliher.htmLorraine Kirwan Cheeseman: http://hixnews.com/bios/kirwan.htm

John Maniec: http://hixnews.com/bios/John_Maniec.htmWilliam Palmer: http://hixnews.com/bios/William_Palmer.htm

Paulette Paul Murphy: http://hixnews.com/bios/Paulette%20Paul.htmTed Swedalla: http://hixnews.com/bios/Swedalla.htm

Maureen Uss Bensen: http://hixnews.com/bios/maureen_uss.htm

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A note from Bob Greenhouse, Class of 1964:

Dear Friends of the Class of 1964,

I am sorry I am not with you to celebrate our 50th reunion, but I did want to say helloand wish you all the best. From far away in California, I send you my warmest wishes.Although I cannot attend this reunion, it set me thinking about what I would say ifsomeone asked me, what have you done in the past 50 years? After much thinking, itmade me happy. For I have been very sad for the past four years, ever since mycompany shut down and ended my career, and as I saw it, took away my identity. Butthinking back over the past fifty years I realize that I have been very blessed. Theeducation I received in the Hicksville public school system prepared me for a lifetimeof learning which continues to this day, and for which I am very grateful.I continued in school, after leaving Hicksville High School, for another 12 years,spurred on by a thirst for knowledge that many of my teachers inspired. My love ofscience, math, English, Latin, and music were most influential in my life. I went on to

a PhD in chemistry and after 4 years of postdoctoral training and a year as a visiting professor in Mexico, I

joined Syntex, a pharmaceutical company, and stayed there for the next 33 years, surviving a buyout by RochePharmaceuticals. I was well paid to do what I had always wanted to do since the age of 10 years old to dochemistry in my own lab.I never became a director, a VP or a CEO, but I did what gave me satisfaction and we got two drugs to themarket. How cool is that! I derived much satisfaction in working with other scientists as a mentor, helpingthem to be successful, and for that opportunity, I am very grateful.Because I was well paid, I was able to raise a family in the San Francisco Bay area, buy a house and put twobeautiful daughters through college and walk away without debt. What more could I ask for? I am very grate-ful.Meanwhile I have derived enormous satisfaction as an amateur composer, arranger, singer and songwriterwithout having to worry about income. I currently take courses in music at a local community college for myown satisfaction. In addition (so that my brain does not turn to jelly) I act as a consultant in the School ofMedicine at Stanford University where we have just filed a patent for a new antibiotic and submitted a publica-

tion to a peer-reviewed journal.Life has been good to me in the past 50 years in spite of a few bumps in the road which I dont need to thinkabout, given all the good things that have come my way. The education I received at Hicksville High School,both in science and in music, gave me the foundation I needed to achieve many things I never dreamed of in1964 when I last saw you all. Best wishes to you all for many years to come.Sincerely,Bob Greenhouse, Class of 1964

Bob,I just wanted to tell you that the '64 reunion was a great time, and I'm sorry I didn't get to meet you. I hopeyou are feeling better soon. Without your help, this whole thing wouldn't have gotten off the ground, muchless been as successful as it was. I managed to get in touch beforehand with about a dozen of my personalcircle of friends who attended, and they all were really happy they came. Tommy Sullivan, who played therewas great, and as a musician who played with him in HHS, it was really fun talking about old times, alongwith a few other musicians who showed up.Again, I want to thank you for your help. I am organizing and photoshopping some pictures that I havefrom the reunion to improve them. I understand from John Maniec that you are going to be the centralsorting house for all of the pictures. Is that true? Let me know, and I will send you what I have.Thanks again,Arnie Gould

Class of 1964 Reunion Update!

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BobThank you for all your efforts to make our 50th HHS Reunion such a success! Lorraine and I had a terrific timecatching up with old classmates. You probably heard that we had a major lightning strike on our home thatoccurred after our first day on the road toward Hicksville (we left New Braunfels, TX and had gotten to Vicks-burg, MS when we had to return home). In a whirlwind we got the major items fixed and headed back toHicksville arriving that Friday afternoon - just in time! You, John, Maureen and Virginia did a GREAT job!!!!!!Thank you again.Bob & Lorraine Cheeseman

A note to Johanna LoGerfo from the class of 1964:

Who's the guy inthe photo with youand Doris Moore?Thanks

love yah Bob

Did I ask you....wasJimmy in the Drumand Bugle Corps???

Hi BobThe "guy" in thepicture is "PaulAnka"! I waspresident of the LIbranch of his fan

club back in theearly 60's. This wastaken when DorisMoore and I were16. One day out ofthe blue I get aphone call fromPaul Anka himselfasking if I wouldgo on a date with

him to the Copacabana in NYC. He was doing a show there and wanted to meet me. He said I could bringalong a girlfriend. So I invited Doris. To say the least, it was an amazing night. That was one of many pictures Ihad taken with him. I brought that one of the two of us (Doris & I) to the reunion. I mounted it to the tablenumber stand and lots of people stopped by our table all night to see it.Who are you referring to in your question - "was Jimmy in the drum & bugle corp"?Love,

Johanna

Cool...I just didn't recognize the "star." I was referring to Jim Dyckman, your husband.love yahBob

A note back from JohannaJim Dyckman was not in the drum & bugle corps however, his sisterPatti Dyckman was.

Class of 1964 Reunion Update!

Johanna LoGerfo Dyckman Doris Moore

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HOORAY!! Written tax exempt status has finally been received for the Memorial Organization.Bill Walden is in charge of our fund raising efforts. Please see his note on the HixNews Home Page fordetails on how you can make a donation to help enable construction and completion of the Memorial.

No new names were added in October and the Confirmed List of Names continues to stand at 1,890.However, some progress was made on missing data for the Confirmed List and qualification for theUnconfirmed List.Our appeal continues. As Jim Rubins did for the Class of '67 in August, if we can get other classpresidents and/or reunion committees to provide us with contact information on the Veterans intheir respective classes who we are still missing data for, we can get this task completed. At the

same time, we still can use the help of the HixNews readership to verify whether or not the stillunconfirmed people on this list qualify to be included in the Memorial and to help us fill in missing data on the Confirmed

List also. Remember, every little bit of effort helps!!Please see the full UPDATE by clicking on the Honoring Our Veterans tab of this edition of HixNews. Also, remember that clicking on the twolinks near the bottom of the UPDATE will bring you to the complete Confirmed and Unconfirmed Lists of Names as of the end of October. And,If you have any new information to send us, please email it to me at:jcar4a@aol.comLast, as Veteran's Day once again approaches on November 11th, please plan to honor all Veterans who served to defend the freedom of thisgreat country of ours and especially those who paid the ultimate price in their service.On behalf of the Project Team,Joe Carfora, HHS 1962

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...It is with great sadness to report thatmy brother,Artie Catanzarita has

passed away suddenly. Artie was Classof 1967. Rest in Peace, Artie. We will miss

you greatly.Lucille Catanzarita-Strafer

Artie Catanzarita graduated Hicksville High School in 1967and was the original drummer and founding member of TheBrooklyn Bridge, playing on hits such as The Worst That

Could Happen, Welcome Me Love and so many more.

Prayers. So verysorry.

BarbaraFlanaganMarkland

Sorry for yourloss, condolences

to you and yourfamily.Barbara LeekFavero

RIP ...Mycondolences to

the family andfriends.Michael Endsley

So sorry for yourloss.

Nancy LauroFariello

Such sad news.My condolences

to your familyfrom someonewho knew yourbrother in highschool.Mark Virgilio

So sorry for yourloss... Too young.

Sending prayersyour way.Maureen UssBensen

My condoleto you and y

family.Philip Serv

The second Brooklyn Bridge Album.Artie is seated wearing the pink shirt

We also fondly remember other members of The Broolyn Bridge that have passed on:Johnnie Maestro (1939-2010)

Freddie Ferrara (1940-2011)

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I believe I may have sent this

in before, but, if not, I wouldlike to have this announced inHixNews:Denis Leahy 1974

Hi Bob,I am the sister ofLois Chameides. I graduatedwith the class of 1966. Loispassed away at the age of 32.Her married name wasMonahan. She was so youngand it was due to complicationsfrom her juvenile diabetes.There were people looking forher in your newsletter. I stillmiss her. She is always in mythoughts and in my heart.Thanks for asking.Karen Chameides Gowrie 1966

Karen So sorry for your loss. It's sad that she passed at such

an early age. I think about all the alumni deathsthat occurred too early in their lives. It only showshow vulnerable we are to illnesses that need to beeliminated. Thanks for the update. We will make

corrections where they need to be applied. love yah Buffalo Bob Casale p.s. plus you are not on the HixNews Google list. Go

to the home page and in the Google box on the left,type in your email address and we can include youon the master list. http://hixnews.com

BobJust heard that Karen Kit Penndorf, from our class of1965, died of colon cancer a few years ago. As people areemailing me about the reunion next year, I am asking ifthey know of any more of our classmates who have

passed to add to your In Memoriam list.ThanksElin Fischman 1965

Just a heads up!Marc Potack, class of 1973,passed away in January of 2014.

Jessa Fahey

Elin FischmanKaren Penndorf

Karen Chameides Gowrie

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Who Remembers....

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED TORNADO WARNING

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE UPTON NY

1206 PM EDT MON AUG 11 2008

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN UPTON NY HAS ISSUED A

TORNADO WARNING FOR...NORTHEASTERN NASSAU COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW

YORK...WESTERN SUFFOLK COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST NEW YORK UNTIL 1230 PM

EDT...

AT 1203 PM EDT, NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DOPPLER RADAR INDICATED A

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM CAPABLE OF PRODUCING A TORNADO NEAR BAYVILLE

OR NEAR OYSTER BAY MOVING NORTHEAST AT 17 MPH.

THE TORNADO WILL BE NEAR 7 MILES NORTHWEST OF WOODBURY BY 1210 PM,

COLD SPRING HARBOR BY 1220 PM, HUNTINGTON AND 6 MILES NORTHWEST OF

HUNTINGTON STATION BY 1225 PM, CENTERPORT AND NORTHPORT BY 1230PM...

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