1970-10-29

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FARHIN6DALE OBSERVER
WHERE THE HISTORY OF YOUR COMMUNITY IS RECORDED WEEKLY
An Of ficiaf Newspaper of The incorporated Village of Farming- dale — Serving Greater Farmingdale, Bethpagc and Melville
Vol. 8 No. 10 Second Class Postage has been paid at Farmingdale, N. Y. 1173ft Thursday, October 29, 1970
ORGANIZE FISH PROGRAM
IN FARMINGDALE FISH can become a reality in Farmingdale, according to Otto W.
Taylor of 29 Linwood Avenue, Farmingdale and a member of the
Methodist Church, who began the organization of this volunteer
welfare program several months ago.
FISH is a program of people of all faiths, helping others in their own
community. Members of the all- volunteer group will be available any
time of the day or night, either to give direction to the right agency or
channel or provide the necessary help - all in the spirit of brotherly-love.
This is the way it works. Anyone with a problem telephones the
FISH answering service number on a 24 hour basis.
The answering service will refer the problem to the FISH volunteer,
who has a list before him of all kinds of services. Babysitting,' reading
to the blind, cooking meals, providing transportation, providing
companionship to the elderly or referring the problem to a
professional organization or agency, if needed.
In centuries past, the symbol of fish identified a Christian. Today,
the groups are non- sectarian and the FISH symbol carries a Star of
David as well as a Cross.
Almost full participation is anticipated by the churches and temples
in the area. Their initial cost is to finance the answering service.
In a letter to the editor, Taylor said:
" I wish to thank you for your editorial on October 22 which called
for consideration of the development of a FISH Program in -
Farmingdale. In 1969 this matter was discussed by the official body of
the church to which I belong and a detailed plan of action was for­mulated.
Following a breakfast meeting of the clergy in Farmingdale, an
attempt has been made to develop a list of at least 85 volunteers who
would carry out the necessary services of the FISH program on a
voluntary basis. To date, 53 people have volunteered to assist on the
telephone answering service with incoming calls or provide
assistance to people who have emergency needs.
So far this year operating has been on an informal basis with the
home of Otto Taylor as a base of operations. Dozens of calls have
come from local people who need emergency transportation, clothing,
meals or housework.
When formal operations of the program start, a minimum of $ 600. a
year will be needed to pay for the telephone answering service,
postage, supplies and a post office box. Hopefully, each church and
synagogue in our community will contribute a minimum of $ 50. a year
to support the FISH Program.
To date three churches have " members" in the FISH. There is no
reason why it cannot be a complete ecumenical activity. There are 17
FISH groups in Nassau and Suffolk Counties operating on a 24 hour a
day basis. There are 16 others in various stages of forma ton..
A film describing FISH is available. Mr. Taylor would welcome
additional opportunities to discuss FISH with local church, fraternal
and / or civic groups. Anyone wishing to volunteer his or her services
to this program may telephone 694- 5751."
Eleven Departments Fight Farmingdale Fire ( See Story Page 11)
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Eleven lire departments were called out on Sunday to fight one of the largest
tires in Nassau County onFulton Street, Farmingdale at the J. A. Kodes discount
toystore. The roof collapsed and thousands of dollars of Christmas stock was
ruined by water damage. Photo by . lack I'okicss
Tim Duprey of the North Massapequa Fire Depart­ment
is helped to a waiting ambulance by fellow
firefighters. Duprey overcome by smoke at the J. A.
Kodes fire, was taken to the hospital and then
released. I'noto by • lack Fnkii'u