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SERVING BETHPAGE, ISLAND TREES, OLD BETH PAGE, PLAINVIEW, SEAFORD AND PLAINEDGE
VOL 43 NO. 17 May 20 - 26, 2005 FIFTY CENTS
Bethpage School District Hosts Democracy in Action
The Bethpage School District
once again hosted " Democracy in
Action" a festival celebrating the
District's music and arts program that
coincides with a lesson in
democracy.
The Bethpage High School
lobby was decorated with colorful
stickers created by students from all
three District elementary schools:
Central Boulevard, Charles
Campagne, and Kramer Lane
Schools. Messages written on the
stickers placed on adhesive backing
hung on the walls carried messages,
urging people to participate in the
Democratic process and vote.
Parents were asked to bring their
Vietnam Memorial on Long Island
Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor John Venditto, center right
greets local veterans in front of the Vietnam Veterans Traveling
Wall which was on display recently in Marjorie R. Post Park,
Massapequa. Supervisor Venditto convinced Dignity Memorial
to bring the Wall to the Town of Oyster Bay in time for the 30th
anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War. joining Mr. Venditto
is from left: active duty Marine MSgt Paul Kozlowski, junior past
President of the Vietnam Veterans of America Paul Masi,
Supervisor Venditto and Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter
82 President Carl Johnson.
The Wall arrived by motorcycle
escort and was greeted at Marjorie
R. Post Community Park by veterans
and local 7 of the carpenters union
who promptly began to assemble it.
Landscapers joined the union in
transforming the parking lot into the
Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Upon
entering the park and seeing the
memorial the impression one got
was that it had always been there.
Hundreds of visitors came despite
the cold on Friday and the heavy rain
on Saturday. With sunshine
Sunday, the hundreds turned to
thousands who came to pay
homage to the 58245 men and
women who gave their lives during
the Vietnam War.
Volunteers helped people locate
names of friends and loved ones on
the wall, gave flags to the children
and explained that the names were
in chronological order and that all the
individuals who died on a particular
day were together. At the apex of
the memorial the first casualty in
1959 meets the last who died in
1975. The visitors were
overwhelmed by the number of
names on each panel. Veterans
stood at the wall touching the names
of lost buddies. A Gold Star mother
and father came to see their son and
were escorted to his place on the
wall. A Gold Star father knew where
to find his son but wanted a veteran
to come with him so he could help
make a rubbing of his son's name.
And now there are Sons and
Daughters in Touch, children of
deceased veterans who never knew
their fathers. In a very loving
moment, two daughters who were
born just months after their fathers
were killed came to the wall. They
both said they felt closeness to their
father there, that was never felt
before.
the Traveling Wall is on the way to
another city where it will continue to
affect all those who come to visit it.
children to the polls during the May
17 school budget vote and trustee
election, where the young students
were allowed to peel away their
stickers and place them on their
parents, or wear the stickers
themselves. In the process, they
witnessed their parents voting and
were treated to a wonderful concert,
featuring musical groups from
throughout the District.
Among the performers were the
JFK Middle School Vocal Quartet,
the JFK Jazz Band, the Central
Boulevard Orchestra, the Charles
Campagne Advanced Recorder
Club and Vocal Ensemble, the -
Kramer Lane Advanced Recorder
Club and Advanced Orchestra, as
well as performances from various
high school students throughout
the evening. The Bethpage High
School PTSA conducted a book
and sweatshirt/ clothing fundraiser.
Parents and teachers from Central
Boulevard School conducted the
" Great American Bake Sale"
fundraiser. Additionally, there was a
mini- Maritime Festival held in the
school courtyard, a living display of
aquatic life.
Special thanks to the Social
Studies Department, the Music
Department, and all of the parents,
students, and teachers who helped
make this an exciting and
entertaining demonstration of
" Democracy in Action."
The Charles Campagne Advanced Recorder Club with
teacher Brian O'Connor.
BETHPAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Budget Vote and Trustee Election
R E S U L T S
Budget Vote
YES 1410
NO 1066
Proposition No. 2
YES 1548
NO 637
Trustee Election Results
ORFAN Elected with 1060 votes
KELLY Elected with 1461 votes
WALKER Defeated with 998 votes
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Spring Clean Your Life
How often do you fantasize
about the life you always wanted for
yourself but never seem to enjoy?
Does the grass always look greener
on the other side? If you answered
" yes," please make time to attend
this life- altering seminar.
We are, for the most part,
conductors of our own life's
symphony. But how do we begin
living the life we want, and once we
begin, how do we keep on living
through stress, loss and setbacks?
In order to compose our life's
symphony, we need to incorporate
awareness, acknowledgement and
action into our daily routine. This
seminar will teach you how to do
this, through lecture, meditation and
a question and answer period.
Join motivational speaker
Constance Hallinan Lagan at the
library on Thursday, May 26 at 7: 30
P. M. as she shows you how to
" spring clean" your life through habit
formation, cognitive theory of
change, mindfulness, acceptance,
responsibility and implementation!
Admission is free and everyone is
welcome to attend.
Library Holds Diabetes Seminar
Know Your Numbers
Can you predict the future
without a crystal ball? Are you at risk
for diabetes and its complications?
Can you prevent diabetes?
Join Doreen Small, R. N. at the
library on Wednesday, June 1 at
7: 30 P. M. for an informative look at a
disease that affects millions of
Americans. Diabetes is manageable,
if you know your numbers! This is
too important a topic to miss.
Admission is free and everyone is
welcome to attend.
Upcoming Afternoon Programs
The Bethpage Public Library
presents a varied and interesting
roster of afternoon programs on a
continuing basis at the library. Mark
the following dates on your calendar
and plan to attend. Admission is free
and everyone is welcome to attend.
Plan on coming to the Bethpage
library on Thursday, June 2 at 2: 00
P. M. when Dr. Jonathan Irving,
Assistant Director of the Aaron
Copland School of Music at Queens
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College will be back at the library as
part of the on- going
CONVERSATIONS WITH MUSIC
series. The delightful program is
entitled " Accent on Ravel" and is a
fascinating exploration of the work of
a composer who had major impact
on 20th Century music. Although
best known as an orchestrator of
such works as his Bolero, Ravel is
also famous for his brilliant piano
pieces. The program will include live
piano performances of his Sonatine
and selections from Gaspard de la
Nuit. Don't miss this most enjoyable
and informative program.
On Tuesday, June 7 at 2: 00 P. M.
Dr. Michael D'lnnocenzo, Professor
of Historyat Hofstra will be at the
library as part of the on- going
PORTRAITS biography series. He
will present " Portrait of a Power
Couple - Abigail and John Adams.
This is one of the most remarkable
couples in our history. Their
marriage coincided with the coming
and winning of the American
Revolution and illustrates how great
challenges can be a spur to
excellence. Separated by 3,00 miles
for several years, their remarkable
correspondence attests to their
ability to grow individually, to gain
perspective on their marriage, and to
reinforce each other's commitment
to helping the new nation move in
good directions. A fascinating and
inspiring program!
The library is located at 47 Powell
Avenue, three blocks west of Exit
# 8 on the Seaford- Oyster Bay
Expressway ( Route # 135), phone
516- 931- 3907.
British War Bride Shares Her
Stories and Songs
Don't miss this delightful and
original program at the Bethpage
Public Library on Wednesday, June
8 at 2: 00 P. M. Sylvia Liebling who
grew up in London in the 1920s and
30s, married a dashing American
airman and came to America on a
troop/ hospital ship just before VE
Day, will be at the library to share her
many memories with you. She will
relate her fascinating account of
being evacuated from her London
school in September 1939, her
wartime experiences during the
bombing of London and her
eventual arrival in New York. You will
also enjoy hearing her cockney
songs and expressions from " across
the pond." This is a special Senior
Circle program but all ages are
welcome to attend. Admission is
free.
Gypsy
" Gypsy" is being presented at
The Stage Theatre located at 2222
Hewlett Avenue, Merrick, N. Y. from
May 21st through June 19th.
Fridays and Saturdays performances
start at 8: 30 pm and Sundays at 3: 00
pm with one performance on
Thursday, June 3rd which starts at
8: 00 pm. Tickets are $ 16.00. Senior
Citizens and students $ 12.00 for
Friday and Sunday shows.
Based on the memoirs of Gypsy
Rose Lee, a famous burlesque
stripper, and her mother, an
overbearing stage mother. Set in
the days of vaudeville, the show tells
the story of a mother and her two
daughters in a traveling act. One
night the act was booked into a
burlesque house by mistake, and
Gypsy Rose Lee was born.
Musical highlights are " Some
People," the desperate
" Everything's Coming Up Roses,"
and the grand finale " Mama's Turn"
which brings down the show.
This show is exciting, vibrant, and
tuneful, altogether a wonderful
experience to be remembered and
cherished for a lifetime.
For tickets call the box office 868-
6400.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
The Babylon Citizens Council On The Arts
proudly presents:
2005 Teen Theatre Awards Ceremony
Friday Evening, June 3rd
7 to 9PM
Babylon Town Hall Boardroom
200 East Sunrise Highway, Lindenhurst
The public is invited to attend.
Free Refreshments and Entertainment.
Come and support the youth of our community.
3rd Annual Arthritis Walk
The Arthritis Foundation, Long
Island Chapter will be hosting its 3rd
Annual Arthritis Walk on Sunday,
may 22, 2005 at Belmont Lake State
Park in Babylon. The Arthritis Walk is
a nationwide event taking place in
May, for National Arthritis Month.
The Long Island Arthritis Walk
features both a 1.5 mile and 3.1 ( 5K)
mile fully accessible walk. Men,
women and children with Arthritis
lead the way, wearing blue honoree
hats to show that they are taking
control of the impact Arthritis has on
their lives. Individuals will also have
the opportunity to pay tribute to
someone they know who is
suffering with Arthritis on the Wall of
Heroes.
Events like this allow the Arthritis
Foundation to continue its mission
of providing help and hope to over
650,000 Long Islanders - men and
women of all ages, children and
babies. The Arthritis Foundation is
dedicated to providing educational
and support services to arthritis
sufferers and their families, as well as
funding research to find a cure.
Come and enjoy refreshments,
activities, music and snacks! Ask
your family, friends, relatives and
coworkers to form a team and join
you as you take steps to cure
Arthritis! The event takes place on
Sunday, May 22, 2005 at Belmont
Lake State Park in Babylon ( exit 38
off of the Southern State Parkway).
10 am check in and 11 am the walk
starts.
For information on walking,
forming a team for the event or for a
free brochure on arthritis call the
Arthritis Foundation at 631- 427-
8272.
Vendors Needed
Vendors Needed: Vendors of all
types needed for popular 8th annual
outdoor Country Flea Market. Date:
9/ 17/ 05 ( rain date 9/ 18). St.
Margaret's Church, 1000
Washington Avenue, Plainview,
N. Y. 11803. $ 35 for single space.
For information contact Billie
Bardsley ( 516) 742- 5489, or the
church office ( 516) 692- 5268.
We need vendors to commit as
early as possible, thus the request at
this time.
Dr. Seuss
" Dr Seuss" is being presented at
The Stage Theatre located at 2222
Hewlett Avenue, Merrick, N. Y. from
May 21st through June 25th.
Performances are at 2: 00 pm
Saturdays.
Dr. Seuss's timeless universe of
wonderful characters with a knack for
teaching lessons comes to life once
again at The Stage Theatre.
Dr. Seuss abounds with
invention and visual surprises. It's a
charmer, filled with terrific
performances. A captivating show
that shouldn't be missed.
For tickets call the box office 868-
6400.
Defensive Driving Course
The National Safety Council's
Defensive Driving Course will be
held Sat., June 4, 2005, 8: 30 am -
3: 00 pm at our PAL building, 428
Stewart Avenue, Bethpage. Call
( 631) 360- 9720 for information and
registration. Cost: $ 45 per person.
By taking the course you will
receive a 10% insurance reduction
from your liability and collision
premium and up to four points off
your driving record.
Plainview- Old Bethpage Library
" The Players" Presented
by the Mental Health
Association of Nassau County
On Wed., May 25 at 7: 30 pm, the
Players, an improvisational theater
troupe, will perform short playlets
designed to enhance our
understanding of difficult life
situations from everyday stress to
the problems of aging parents.
An after performance discussion
with the audience will be led by a
professional moderator. This
program is sponsored by the Mental
Health Association of Nassau
County.
No tickets needed. First come,
first seated.
Classical Music Concert
On Wed., June 1 at 7: 30 pm,
pianist Philip Malamud and violinist
Isidore Horowitz return to the
Plainview- Old Bethpage Public
Library with a Classical Music
Concert featuring selections by
Mozart, Beethoven, Cowell and
Schubert.
No tickets needed. First come,
first seated.
Plaza Theatrical
Productions Brings Showtune
to Library
On Sat., June 4 at 8pm, Plaza
Theatrical Productions brings
Showtune, an exciting, fast paced
musical revue celebrating the words
and music of Jerry Herman, who
wrote some of Broadway's greatest
shows, to the Plainview- Old
Bethpage Library.
POB residents seated first,
others space permitting.
The Library is located at 999 Old
Country Road, Plainview, opposite
the Morton Village Plaza ( 516- 938-
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Jo- Ann Broska Honored
On March 21, 2005 Legislator
Edward P. Mangano honored Jo-
Ann Broska as 2005 " Women
Trailblazer" of the New Millennium.
Jo- Ann's accomplishments include
being an active member of the
Northwest Civic Association as well
as her numerous accomplishments
within the Vietnam Veterans of
Association Chapter # 82 such as
preparing the newsletter, fund
raising, serving as a member of the
Long Island POW/ MIA Coalition of
Veterans and Concerned Citizen's,
Board Member and Public Relations
Coordinator of the Nassau County
Veterans Monument Fund.
Presently, Jo- Ann is working to raise
funds to construct a Vietnam
Veterans monument in Eisenhower
Park. Jo- Ann has dedicated herself
to support, preserve & honor our
veterans. Anyone wishing to make a
contribution to the Vietnam
Monument Fund or would like to
place a name on the " Wall of Honor"
may contact Jo- Ann Broska at ( 516)
681- 6214.
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( L to R) Nick Graziano, Chairman of the Nassau County
Veterans Monument Fund, Legislator Ed Mangano, Jo- Ann
Broska, April Strohson and Paul Masi, President of the Vietnam
Veterans of America Chapter # 82.
May Is Lyme Disease Awareness
Month Be Tick Free
With the approach of warm !
weather in May, and the increase in
outdoor activities, many county
residents may place themselves at
increased risk of exposure to Lyme
disease.
Lyme disease is now the most
prevalent tick- borne illness in our
area. It is an infection that can cause
arthritic, heart and nervous system
problems. An early symptom of
Lyme disease may be a discrete
circular or oval rash ( erythema
migrans) that may continue to
expand or spread. Other early
symptoms include fatigue, chills and
fever, headache, muscle and joint
pains and swollen lymph nodes.
Because Lyme disease is often
difficult to diagnose, and often
produces variable symptoms, it is
important to consult your doctor as
soon as possible.
To help prevent Lyme and other
tick- related illnesses, the Nassau
County Department of Health
recommends that all residents take
the following precautions to " Be Tick
Free":
• Try to stay out of tick- infected
areas such as wooded areas and
adjacent grasslands, high grass,
dense shrubbery and areas adjacent
to salt marshes
* If one does go into tick areas:
- Wear light colored clothing with
long sleeves and long pants tucked
into socks or boots
- Use repellents as appropriate
- Check for ticks on clothing and
pets
• After returning home,
remember to conduct full- body
checks for ticks
The risk of contracting other tick-borne
diseases, such as Rocky
Mountain Spotted Fever,
Babesiosis or Echrlichiosis, is
relatively small in Nassau County.
However, since almost all residents
at some time or other travel outside
the County, it is advisable to be
aware of Lyme disease and other
tick- related illnesses.
The Nassau County Department
of Health bulletin on " Lyme Disease
and Other Tick Related Illnesses" is
now available. The free, 4- page
bulletin contains information which
will help residents to
• Prevent exposure to tick bites
• Recognize symptoms of tick-borne
diseases
• Seek appropriate treatment
For additional information on
identifying ticks and preventing tick-borne
diseases, or to obtain the
bulletin, contact the Nassau County
Department of Health website at
www. nchealthdept@ nassaucounty
ny. gov or call the department
weekdays from 9: 00 A. M. - 4: 45
P. M. at 571- 2006.
Commissioner McDonnell
Congratulated
Legislator Ed Mangano congratulated Outgoing Bethpage
Fire Commissioner Ronald McDonnell for his dedication and
commitment to the safety of our community by serving as
Bethpage Fire Commissioner. Commissioner McDonnell was
honored for his efforts in expanding the districts educational
programming.
( L to R) Nassau County Legislator Ed Mangano, Outgoing
Commissioner Ron McDonnell and Debbie McDonnell.
Town Focuses Families on
Safe- Child Workshops
Children and parents will learn
about important safety information
and discuss proven protection
strategies during interactive strategy
workshops presented by the Town
of Hempstead on May 24 and 26.
" SAFE- CHILD" programs on
Tuesday, May 24 at Levittown Hall in
Hicksville and Thursday, May 26 at
Echo Park in West Hempstead will
focus on the topics of anti-abduction,
child abuse, street- smart
safety and internet precautions,"
according to Supervisor Kate
Murray.
Hour long workshops will be
conducted FREE of charge for two
age groups, children 4 to 7 and
children 8 and up. The program is
intended as a starting point for the
discussion of important safety topics
by parents and their children.
Internet safety will be a primary topic
with the older age group.
' The ' SAFE- CHILD' program will
introduce a pro- active approach to
potentially harmful situations and
emphasize methods of effective
interaction between parents and
children," commented Supervisor
Murray. " We encourage families
registering for a SAFE- CHILD
session to mention the event to
their friends and neighbors as well."
On May 24 at Levittown Hall and
May 26 at Echo Park, children ages
seven and younger will meet from 5
to 6 p. m. and children ages eight
and up will meet from 6 to 7 p. m.
Registration for all sessions will be
conducted by telephone, beginning
Wednesday, May 18 at 9: 30 a. m. To
register, simply call the Department
of Parks and Recreation at 292-
9000, ext. 256. Registration will
continue through noon on the day
of each program.
Levittown Hall ( 933- 6400) is
located in Levittown Parkway in
Hicksville and Echo Park ( 483- 7400)
is situated on Nassau Boulevard in
West Hempstead.
" Each workshop covers
potentially lifesaving information and
participants will engage in a
discussion of important and topical
material," said Councilman Edward
Ambrosino. " With summer
approaching and family outings to
beaches, pools and parks becoming
daily activities, the importance of
child safety is particularly relevant."
For additional program
information call the Town of
Hempstead Parks Department at
292- 9000 ext. 266, or visit the town
website at www. toh. li.
James Baudille Sr. Congratulated
Legislator Ed Mangano ( left) congratulated Bethpage Fire
Ex- Chief James Baudille, Sr. ( right) for service to our
community and Bethpage Fire District.
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BRAG BOOK
All The Things In Bethpage Worth Bragging About... and that's a lot!
Some Long Island students had
a big reason to celebrate the 35th
Anniversary of Earth Day. They were
winners of a " Save the Earth"
Poster, Ad and Essay Contest
sponsored by the KeySpan
Foundation and the Long Island
Pine Barrens Society.
Winners from the Bethpage
Union Free School District include
Pin Gao from the John F. Kennedy
Middle School winning 1 st Place in
the Ad Contest, and Kevin Miller
from the John F. Kennedy Middle
School winning 3rd Place in the Ad
Contest.
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MEMORIAL DAY
A Tribute To Our
Deceased Military
Of All Wars
Let The Parade Begin
It is our day to remember our Veterans who gave so much so that we may live.
Unfortunately parades cost money, we are asking our town people for a donation if
possible to support the parade.
If you would like to make a donation to the parade please fill out coupon below.
Make check payable to Bethpage Memorial Day Committee.
SEND TO: Mary Staudermann,
244 Harrison Avenue
Bethpage, New York H714
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Ricki Bialstock, a resident of
Plainview and a Professor in the
Allied Health Sciences Department
at Nassau Community College, was
the recipient of a Chancellor's Award
for Excellence in Teaching in a
ceremony held at Nassau
Community College on April 19.
The Chancellor's Award
programs were created 32 years ago
to honor the distinguished
performance of SUNY's teaching
faculty, librarians, and members of
the professional service. The
Chancellor's Award was presented
to Prof. Bialstock for Excellence in
Teaching. This award is given for
superb teaching at the
undergraduate level, mastery of
teaching, dedication to the
students, adherence to the highest
academic standards, and continued
professional growth and
scholarship.
Dr. Sean Fanelli, President, Nassau Community College,
presents the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching to
Prof. Ricki Bialstock of the NCC Allied Health Sciences
Department.
Christina Markarian of Bethpage
is a winner in the Fred Hack Memorial
Scholarship Program. The program
is sponsored by the New York State
Association for Superintendents of
School.
Christina is the child of Armand G.
Markarian.
Christina attended Bethpage
High School and is majoring in
Communications at St. John's
University.
The following is a partial list of
Christina's school and community
activities: National Honor Society,
Legal Society, Newspaper Club,
Philosophy Club, Phi Eta Sigma
National Honor Society.
The Fred Hack Memorial
Scholarship Program was
established by the NY State
Association for Superintendents of
Building & Grounds ( NYS- SBGA) to
honor the memory of Fred Hack, a
founder and Executive Director of
the Association.
Through the program, NYS-SBGA
awards scholarships to
current college students and
promising high school seniors who
plan to attend accredited colleges or
universities to earn a Bachelor's
Degree.
the scholarship winners are
chosen competitively on the basis of
their academic records, participation
in school and community activities,
Christina Markarian
full- or part- time work experience, a
statement of goals and aspirations,
and a recommendation.
All phases of the competition are
independently managed by Career
Opportunities Through Education,
Inc. ( Cote). Cote is a national,
nonprofit scholarship service
organization with extensive
experience in the design and
management of scholarship
programs.
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Kick Off Your Summer With
Memorial Day Weekend Festivities
On Memorial Day Weekend, May
28th, 29th and 30th, Old Bethpage
Village Restoration Village will
present a spectacular " Kick Off to
the Greatest Summer in History,"
announced Nassau County
Executive Thomas R. Suozzi.
The weekend program, held in
the historic village and fairgrounds,
is a panorama of 19th century life,
opening a window to Long Island's
rich past. Activities will range from
sheep shearing to music and dance
and base ball.
Plan to spend an entire day at the
Village. Picnic tables will be set up
throughout the Village. Visitors can
enjoy their lunches while rooting for
their favorite Old Time Base Ball
teams, or listen to the tunes of the
fiddler behind the Noon Inn.
Children can ride the authentic
1870s replica Flying Horses
Carousel or play historic games,
while listening to the Brass Band.
Visitors are encouraged to bring a
picnic basket, but refreshments are
available for purchase at the Village
as well.
Sheep shearing demonstrations
will be held throughout the
weekend. Watch a skilled farmer,
with only a set of hand shears,
quietly go about the task of
removing the fleece from the
Village's flock, as ewes with their
spring lambs graze nearby.
The Old Bethpage Village Brass
Band, outfitted in Civil War period
uniforms, will perform each day at 2
and 3: 15 p. m.
Young children can enjoy an
interactive Farmer for a Day exhibit
where they can help the 19th
century farmer perform simple farm
chores - a great photo opportunity
for parents.
Old Bethpage Village
Restoration is operated by the
Nassau County Department of
Parks, Recreation and Museums. It
is located on Round Swamp Road in
Old Bethpage, one mile south of the
Long Island Expressway, Exit 48.
Days and hours of operation are
Wednesday through Friday, 10 a. m.
to 4 p. m., and Saturday and Sunday,
10 a. m. to 5 p. m. The Village is
closed on Mondays and Tuesdays,
except certain holidays.
Admission is $ 7 for adults, $ 5 for
resident senior citizens, children
ages 4 to 14, persons with
disabilities, volunteer firefighters,
volunteer ambulance corps
members, auxiliary police and
veterans. There is no charge for
: hildren under four years of age.
Darking is free. For further
nformation, call 516- 572- 8400.
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22nd Annual Vytra Women's Run
Pictured here announcing plans for the 2005 Vytra Women's
Run are ( L to R) Run Director Rosemary Camilleri, Vytra Health
Plans Vice President Eileen Nolan, New York State Senator
Carl Marcellino, Vytra Health Plans Marketing Manager Valerie
Garguilo, and Linda Ottaviano of the host Greater Long Island
Running Club.
Women of all ages and levels of
ability from Bethpage, Farmingdale
and surrounding communities, are
cordially invited to be part of the
22nd annual Vytra Health Plans
Long Island Women's 5 Kilometer
Run, to be held on the roads of
Farmingdale on Saturday morning,
July 9; 2005.
This will be the ninth consecutive
year that Vytra Health Plans has
been the title sponsor of the event,
which represents a unique
partnership between the business
community, local government, not-for-
profit organizations like the
Greater Long Island Running Club
and Long Island Track & Field, and
the charitable beneficiary 1 in 9 The
Long Island Breast Cancer Action
Coalition.
Top local finishers in 2004
included Colleen Kenney of
Farmingdale, who took 5th place
honors in the 30- 34 age group, and
Paula MacCulloch of Bethpage, who
earned 4th place honors in the
" Athena" 140- 159 pound Weight
Division.
The 2005 Run will once again be
held on a lightning fast course
through the Farmingdale
community, finishing on 4he track at
Farmingdale High School. Every
entrant will receive a special
commemorative women's shirt and
special gift bags, and will receive a
rose as they cross the finish line.
Painting With Wool
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On Saturday and Sunday, May
21 and 22, Old Bethpage Village
Restoration will host a unique exhibit
and program showcasing the craft of
rug hooking,
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Rugcrafting Artists ( LIGRA) will stage
their biennial show at Old Bethpage
Village's magnificently constructed
Fair Exhibition Hall. This year's show,
named " Painting with Wool," will
have on display the handiwork of
LIGRA members and will also feature
rug hooking demonstrations,
workshops, speakers and supplies.
After attending the show, visitors
are encouraged to visit the Powell
House parlor in the Village to see
the beautiful 8 x 10 rug created and
donated to Old Bethpage by LIGRA
members.
Old Bethpage Village
Restoration is operated by the
Nassau County Department of
Parks, Recreation and Museums. It
is located on Round Swamp Road in
Old Bethpage, one mile south of the
Long Island Expressway, Exit 48.
Days and hours of operation are
Wednesday through Friday, 10 a. m.
to 4 p. m., and Saturday and Sunday,
10 a. m. to 5 p. m. The Village is
closed on Mondays and Tuesdays,
except certain holidays.
Admission is $ 7 for adults, $ 5 for
resident senior citizens, children
ages 4 to 14, persons with
disabilities, volunteer firefighters,
volunteer ambulance corps
members, auxiliary police and
veterans. There is no charge for
children under four years of age.
Parking is free. For further
information, call 516- 572- 8400 or
visit the website at
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Another War Story
by past cmdr of the
Butehorn Bros VFW Post
4987 Bethpage, Bud Rosch
The tragedy of the USS
Indianapolis
On July 16,1945 this heavy
cruiser took on a secret mission of
carrying some lead caskets
containing ingredients for atomic
weaponry. The cruiser had about
1100 plus sailors aboard. The
warship dropped off the cargo on an
island in the west Pacific and then
headed for Guam.
The ship had no escort and was
to arrive at a designated port in
Leyte. Unfortunately she was
spotted by Japanese submarines.
Unfortunately also the USS
Indianapolis did not have any sonar
detection equipment and was hit by
multiple torpedoes. One of the
torpedoes blew off the entire bow /
( front) of the ship and it sank after
other torpedoes blew the
ammunition magazines and it went
down within fifteen minutes.
If the readers did not like sharks
before reading this, they will despise
them after reading this story. The
waters were alive with sharks and still
alive were about a thousand in the
water of the 1100 aboard. The
sinking took its toll and some went
down with the ship. In the waters
were approximately 1000 sailors
many with severe injuries and when
it was all over only about 307 were
alive. They were in the water for
about five days and nights as the
navy department did not know they
were there. Fortunately a navy plane
spotted the oil slick and noticed the
sailors in the waters so that rescue
can be performed. Capt. McVay the
skipper of the Indianapolis was
charged with dereliction of duty and
court martialed and found guilty. The
Capt. McVay, did use preventive
measures of changing course to
evade any enemy ships. A final
tragedy to add to all of this the
Captain committed suicide. The
remaining members of his crew
objected to his court martiahas they
openly said he was not the blame.
This whole story of this destroyed
ship is the worst single warship
tragedy of naval history. Even to this
day Capt. McVay's name is trying to
be cleared. This all happened sixty
years ago and to this very day there
is an action to remove his name from
" dereliction of duty." The original
cargo he delivered was the
ingredients for what ended in the
war in the Pacific with the atomic
bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki,
which undoubtedly saved many
American lives. Yes, a terrible
American tragedy.
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So, you're new to the internet
and you don't know where to begin.
Well, let's get to it. First thing you
need to remember about using the
internet is don't ever give any
personal information out. Second, if
a deal seems too good to be true it
is. What you need to know is that the
internet is not regulated in a way at
all. If you receive an email asking you
to cash checks for someone who
lives in a foreign country I would not
trust it. It is also important to
remember that your bank, credit card
company, Mortgage Company or
any other financial institution will
never email you and ask for personal
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emails asking for your personal
information you can go ahead and
delete it. If it is that important they will
send you a letter in the mail. Many
banks today offer the ability to
access your account online. This
can be a very easy and time efficient
way to handle all of your banking.
For instance, I pay my car insurance,
credit cards, cell phone, and invest
all over the internet. Let's get back
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how they work. When you hear that
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is that a person has created a
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as spy ware is concerned this virus
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this. If you buy books online from
different sites, spy ware will track
what books, author, price, and type
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that if you buy Stephen King books
you might get an email asking if you
would want to buy more of his
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computer all your information is sold
by the company which is gathering
the information. For example, if I
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bought shoes costing more than
$ 50 in the past 6 months from the
internet I could buy those names &
email addresses. Ad ware is
responsible for the nasty pop ups.
You need to run anti spy ware
software to stop the pop ups from
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Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, •
I took my sons to the Bethpage Pool Playground, and while playing, I
noticed an adult male harassing/ taunting/ tormenting the many geese and
goslings in the parking lot. This adult male would run toward them, kick them
and chase their babies. 1 confronted this coward immediately, which in turn he
walked away into the office portion of the pool ( he apparently was a
town/ county worker), I dialed 911, and when the cop arrived I explained that
this person was abusing and tormenting the defenseless geese. The eighth
Pet. Officer told me that kicking geese was not abuse, and the worker was
" probably" trying to " shoo" the geese away for they are " aggressive and a
nuisance." I told him that kicking a defenseless animal was in fact abuse! The
cop then told me that the geese are a " pain and filthy," he told me to check
out the goose droppings all over the lot, admittedly there was quite a bit. So,
due to goose droppings this cop was condoning the abuse/ harassment of
the park geese. So, I guess if our domestic companions ( dogs/ cats) use our
yards as " litter boxes/ bathrooms," it is o. k. to abuse/ kick/ harass our domestic
pets?? This abuse should not be tolerated, and an alternative method of
" control" should be implemented ( birth control and/ or relocation of these
majestic birds). Every sentient being counts!!! Eileen Scanlon Christofi
OPERATION SANTA CLAUS
CHRISTMAS IN JULY!
13 ™ CIVIL AFFAIRS REGIMENT
NEW YORK GUARD
As part of our Community Liaison mission, the J 3th Civil Affairs
Regiment of the New York Guard has helped enhance the quality of
Life; for our Disabled Veterans, who reside in our local Veteran's
Hospitals.
As the result of the overwhelming response to our Christmas visits.
The Regiment has identified a need ~ it seems everyone visits our
veterans for Christmas, but no one sees them during the summer ~ and to
fill that Need; we are sponsoring CHRISTMAS IN JULY.
From the donations given by the 13th Regiment, their family members
friends, and neighbors: we were able to donate clothing, toiletries, and
phone cards. Making the lives of those veterans who had served a little
bit better.
1 This year, we are seeking sponsors to support us in ensuring that this
event is a success.
» 100% of contributions go to the veterans; since we are all volunteers,
there are no administrative costs. The Regiment's goal is to remember
those veterans who sacrificed for our country, and are now in need.
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MARCH PROGRAM - In spite of
the ice, snow and rain ( can it get any
worse?) Ernie Finamore gave a very
interesting presentation about The
History of Grumman Aircraft Plant
No. 1 at Bethpage, N. Y. Ernie has a
very informative support team with
the help of Mark and Richard Kalen.
Mark and Richard started early in the
day setting up a great display of
pictures ( which they have donated
for our archives), variety of models of
the aircraft produced in Grumman in
the 1940' s, as well as a beautiful
diorama of Plant # 1, and many
books which we were encouraged
to look through. They also arranged
to have a glimpse of the showing of
" Wake Island," a Paramount movie
from 1942, starring William Bendix,
MacDonald Cary and Robert Preston
which featured the F4F Wildcat in
action against the Japanese " Zero."
All a great introduction to Ernie's
presentation.
Ernie settled in Bethpage with
his family in 1932 and grew up two
blocks from Grumman where he
witnessed the new development of
Plant One. At the age of 17 he
joined the Grumman family and he
completed 45 years of service,
including 2 1/ 2 years in the U. S.
Navy. During this time he assumed
the position of assembler- riveter,
stock expediter, and installed
control cables and fuel bags. While
learning to build engines and
propellers, he took flying lessons on
the Grumman field and earned his
private pilot's license in 1948. Then
as a Aircraft Mechanic Crew Chief,
he was allowed to fly co- pilot on
production test flights in the SA- 16
Albatross Rescue Amphibian and
S2F- 1 Tracker Sub Hunter. Ernie
then became a Quality Control
Inspector working on the F- 14
Tomcat Fighter, A6E Intruder
Bomber, Apollo Lunar Modules,
EA6B Prowler and ended on the
E2C Hawkeye.
Ernie told how Grumman started
out as an aircraft company in a
Baldwin auto garage on January 2,
1930 with six office men and fifteen
shop mechanics. They then
relocated to Valley Stream in 1931,
in 1932 - 1936 they occupied a
factory in Farmingdale adjacent to
the Fairchild Aircraft Company
airport. Then in 1936 Grumman
came to Bethpage to a property
which was a polo field, potato fields,
a chicken farm, and the rest scrub
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813.
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LJJ May 1938. Twenty seven Model
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built in the early 1940' s. Grumman
built its first monoplane fighter
known as XF4F- 2 " Wildcat" and
made its initial test flight from the
new Bethpage airstrip on
September 2, 1937. Then
production led to the F4F- 3 and
F4F- 4 which had a folding wing
design which allowed five planes to
park in the space of two on the
aircraft carrier deck. A total of 1,169
Wildcats were built in Plant # 1.
Plant # 1 consisted of a high- bay
section, 400 ft. long and 120 ft.
wide. Flanking this area were two
low- bay sections 140 ft. long by 20
ft. wide. A long rectangular office
building paralleled the low- bay area
on the side facing the field. A 100 ft.
x 100 ft. hangar was joined to the
main building on the west end.
Facing the railroad tracks was a small
power house.
At the end of the program Mark
and Richard presented Ernie with a
beautiful model of F4F- 3 Wildcat.
APRIL PROGRAM - Join us,
bring a friend, bring your adult
children to Meet the Teacher Night -
Again. Wednesday, April 27, 2005
at 7: 30 PM at Bethpage Library,
Powell Ave. Information - Lenny
Mulqueen 935- 2674; Ann
Albertson 933- 1795; E- mail
cphsbethpage@ aol. com
We are looking forward to an
interesting and fun meeting with
teachers and administrators of the
Bethpage School system. To date
we have commitments from George
McElroy, Anthony Ducato, Anita
Disanza, Anthony Georgean, Jack
McCaffrey, Senor Maio, Harry
Settino, Robert Anziano, Del
Schiavetta and Anne Merin who are
prepared with their recollections of
their " school days" in Bethpage and
ready to hear yours. We will be taken
back in time to the early days of the
Powell Ave. School with Del
Schiavetta and Anne Merin who was
introduced to the Powell Avenue
School with her meeting with Powell
Avenue teacher, Mrs. Dutton, and
later being active in the PTA then on
to teaching at the Central Blvd.,
Junior High and High School. We will
move on with the interesting,
informative, and exciting days at the
Bethpage High, Junior High School
and I am sure we will have some
surprises.
Mark your calendar and if you can
not make the meeting you can e- mail
or write your reminiscences or
questions for our guests to consider
and I will try to acknowledge them in
the next newsletter.
MAY PROGRAM - Looking ahead
to the fourth Wednesday in May,
May 25, our program for the evening
will feature the proprietors of our
new shop in town, Vintage On
Broadway. Rene and John Pufahl
will share their memories of growing
up in Bethpage and now will tell us
about their new venture of opening
a gift and accessories shop, as well
as, antiques, replicas and country
furniture. A great addition to our
downtown Bethpage.
MEMBERSHIP- Our
membership continues to grow and
we thank you for your support. You
suppon us oy paying dues which
keeps our society strong, enabling
us to keep you informed with our
newsletter, maintaining our archives,
and the placement of Historic
Markers in our community. You
support us with your stories and
reminiscences regarding our history,
both past and recent. We
acknowledge our newest members
on the attached list.
CORRECTION - Sorry,
Recording Secretary Mary Morgan
for misspelling your name.
ADDITION TO OUR EXECUTIVE
BOARD - We welcome aboard Mary
Jane Pendl and Del Schiavetta who
will share their talents with our
executive board. Mary Jane and Del
together with their late husbands,
Frank and Danny, have contributed
much to the success of the many
endeavors of our society. We look
forward to working with them as we
move ahead in 2005.
US OPEN 2002 REMEMBERED
- Bob Albertson spent some of the
snowy winter days going through
our accumulation of newspaper
clippings, magazine articles,
souvenirs, miscellaneous forms, and
memorabilia relating to the US Open
2002. They are now organized in a
large, acid free scrap book. A great
way to document the happenings
leading up to the Open, during the
Open, and summary of the events
following the Open.
THANK YOU - We thank the
Rafenski family for donating
Bethpage High School Year Books
for our archives. Especially
interesting was a Farmingdale High
School year book from 1934 which
listed alumni residing in Central Park
and attended Farmingdale High
School. Some of the notable alumni
of the class of ' 34: Eugene Calessi,
Elias Friedman, Walter Granberg,
Frances Jorgensen, Catherine
Klinke, Walter Looney, Vito Parisi,
Jerry Sisia, George Schaaf, Lucille
Schaaf, Lillian Rowehl, Pauline
Waldman and Benjamin Waldman.
Alonzo Gibbs was a part of the class
of 1934 and he wrote a poem
dedicated to the class of ' 34. An
opportunity for Alonzo to
acKnowiedge the four years that
have rushed away and looking
ahead to new tomorrows.
Fortunately for us, Alonzo with his
wife Iris dedicated a good part of
their tomorrows to document our
local history dating back to the
Bethpage Purchase thru to
glimpses of Long Island life in the
1960' s.
We thank Jack Gifford for his
contributions to our Encyclopedia.
He sent us articles and pictures
about a very prominent family of
Central Park in the early 1900' s, the
Jeremiah W. Robinson family. The
following information was taken from
an undated newspaper article
( probably the Nassau Daily Review
Star, sometime in 1941) by David W.
Beauchamp. The article gave an
account about Jeremiah Robinson,
a country squire, who was a well-known
sand and gravel pit operator
in Nassau County. Some of his
construction jobs included the
paving of the main streets of
Farmingdale and Oyster Bay, and he
also supplied material for the
building of the Nassau County
Tuberculosis Hospital in
Farmingdale. Jeremiah also enjoyed
riding and jumping his saddle
horses, ancHo hunt and fish in the
fields and shores of Long Island. He
was a member of the Matatuck Gun
Club. His home was a large estate on
Broadway ( now Plain view Road) and
Hay Path Lane ( now Haypath Road)
, where he lived with his wife, the
former Jenny Underhill, and his
three sons. His sons, Alec and
Shaw, were prominent polo players
on Long Island and New Jersey and
they had a string of seven polo
ponies. Lewis, the youngest son,
graduated from Colgate University
and with his two brothers worked for
their father, and had their own home
on the Robinson estate.
It was a long hard pull from a farm
boy to a country squire, Jeremiah
admitted. His father came to Central
Park, when the surrounding
countryside was all farmland, as a tin
smith. A trade learned by Jeremiah.
His school days were spent in a little
red school house located on
Broadway ( this schoolhouse was
located on the former Gifford
property at 593 Broadway). His
fondness for animals, especially
horses, dates back to his boyhood
days on his fathers 50 acre farm.
IT IS GREAT HEARING FROM
YOU - Kathy and Bob Lentino,
friends now residing in Florida,
joined our society and sent the
following message to us. " Thank
you very much for sending us your
newsletter. Bob and I enjoy reading
it, even though we did not come
from Bethpage. Bob spent 39 years
working for Grumman along with his
three sons and his father. Also, his
mother worked there during the war.
I myself grew up in Seaford, but
enjoyed horseback riding and sleigh
riding down " the Big Hill" in
Bethpage Park.
A STEP BACK IN TIME WITH
LEO'S LINES - Our society gets
many inquiries regarding the
demolition of the famed Beau
Sejour Restaurant. In the January 2,
1975 issue of the BETHPAGE
TRIBUNE, Leo Schottland gives his
eyewitness account of the demise
of the Beau, and the following article
tells that story.
' The caterpillar with its giant
shovel was doing its deadly work.
Each time it assaulted the historic
old landmark - another part of the
structure crumbled beneath its
power and weight. The Beau Sejour
was dying - boom, boom, boom -
and with its demise goes one of the
finest testimonials to charm of the
little hamlet of Bethpage. Those of
us who knew the Beau - who had
dined in its lovely dining rooms -
filled with portraits and replicas of a
happier time - are sad with its
passing. It held so many nostalgic
memories - gentle reminders of
delightful gatherings - art shows and
lawn picnics, political rallies and even
from tourists from over the sea. Our
Bethpage Rotary Club was founded
in its halls some twenty years ago,
and that is where we met and held
our functions all these years. Now it
is all gone—.
Built circa 1852 by William C.
Hauxhurst of Farmingdale. The
Beau served as a mansion estate
from 1852 to 1865 for Alexander
McConachie and his son- in- law
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Jeremiah T. Weaver. They were land
speculators and developers of what
is now Bethpage. It was Mr. Weaver
who named the hamlet Central Park,
only to have it revert back to its
original name of Bethpage which it
carries today. Weaver lived at the
mansion while serving as second
postmaster for the area and used
the estate as the post office during
his tenure.
Standing with our young local
historian, Terry Hunt, I listened
attentively as he recounted those
bygone days and shared with him
the sadness of seeing the end of an
era. The bricks, Terry said, were built
in the old brick works founded by
Ephraim Smith ( now called Nassau
Brickyard) on old Round Swamp
Road and many of them still bore the
legend, E. Smith. The yard was
opened about 1851.
Bob Purcell, the T. V. Expert,
stood with us and took some snaps
of the dying buildings as we all
marveled at the strength of sixteen
inch walls of mortar and brick. Great
six by ten beams came to light none
the worse for wear after almost 125
years of service. Seeing the old
landmark ( which could have been
turned into a museum) die, make
one wonder about sensitivity and
intelligence of government and
politicians.
A mile up the road in the
community park, a giant monstrosity
of a roof has been built over the ice
skating rink. To what purpose was
over $ 300,000.00 of taxpayers
money shoveled into such an ugly
project. This could have easily saved
the Beau Sejour and environs for
the community. But no one was
consulted - the people in Bethpage
weren't consulted - and the plum
gatherers and boondogglers live on
to perform their abortions while
historic beauty dies.
The Beau Sejour had lovely trees
and its virgin acreage could have
been converted into an oasis of
beauty for the Bethpage
community. Walks, gardens and
benches for neighbors to gather
and the quietude for young and old
alike can never be manufactured
overnight. It took centuries to grow
those magnificent trees. It was all
over in a day as the giant caterpillar
devoured its prey."
AN EVENING OF PRAYER AND
REMEMBRANCE AT ST. MARTIN
OF TOURS CHURCH - Two years
ago on March 19 our country
entered into the combat phase of
" Operation Iraqi Freedom." Since
then close to 1,500 men and
women have given their lives and
thousands have been wounded. On
Tuesday, March 22, St. Martin of
Tours congregation gathered for a
prayerful reading of the name, rank,
age and hometown of those who
have been killed ( the readings took
approximately 3 hours). A time to
remember and reflect on those who
gave all they had so others can
experience the freedom we know.
At this time, we offered prayer for
peace and safe return of all who
serve our country.
FRIENDS OF THE BETHPAGE
METHODIST CEMETERY - Sunday,
March 13, a group of concerned
residents met to discuss the need
for restoring this historic, sacred
burial ground which was established
in 1835. The cemetery is
nonsectarian, located on Route 107
and Central Avenue on one acre of
land. People from all walks of life are
buried there, and they all made
contributions to our community.
Now it is up to us to maintain this
area and give it the dignity it
deserves. They need HELP! They
are planning a clean up of the
cemetery before Memorial Day, and
hope they can count on our
community to lend a hand. I will keep
you informed as to when the clean
up will take place, and there will be
notification in our local papers, The
Bethpage Tribune and The
Bethpage Newsgram. Your
thoughts and suggestions are
welcomed at
mpcrump@ hotmail. com or visit on
the web www. bethpageumc. org
APRIL DAYS - Our Jewish friends
will be celebrating Passover which
will begin at sundown on April 23
and end on Sunday, May 1. We wish
them a Happy Passover. A reminder
to Vote for Bethpage Library
Trustee and budget on April 11,2- 8
PM at the library. A reproduction of
the Vietnam Wall, which is three-quarters
the size of the original in
Washington, will be lit and on display
around- the- clock at Marjorie R. Post
Community Park, April 29 to May 1.
A reading of local soldiers lost, a 21
gun salute, and other events are
planned. For information call 516-
797- 7900.
BETHPAGE COMMUNITY
COUNCIL MEETS - Thursday, March
3, the Bethpage Community Council
met at the Bethpage Library, the
meeting was called to order by
President Teh Black at 7: 30 P. M. It
was a very informative meeting
addressing the current concerns of
our community.
* The renovation to the
Bethpage Community Park was
addressed by Deputy Commissioner
of Parks of the Town of Oyster Bay
Robert Walker, and Phil Shade, a
representative from H2M, who
addressed the concerns regarding
the contamination in the park. The
clean up will be done by the Town of
Oyster Bay starting approximately in
April and targeted to be completed
in November of 2005. There was no
additional information regarding the
size or location of the proposed,
covered ice rinks and the
reconfiguration of the park. The
Parks Department is still working on
getting the most effective use from
the area. The concern was brought
up, once again, regarding the
dangerous intersection of Cherry
Avenue and Stewart Avenue where
the existing park entrance is located.
This concern is being looked into
with the reconfiguration of the park.
The utilization of the park was
discussed to acknowledge the use
by the people who reside and pay
taxes to the Bethpage Park District
and those residing in the Town of
Oyster Bay.
* The Borella Field property will
not be refurbished till fall of 2005.
* There is no new development
regarding the 105 acres currently
owned by the Navy which is to be
turned over to Nassau County in the
near future. We are waiting for
Nassau County to take possession
of the land so they can move ahead
with the planning process. We hope
the plan will create clean, revenue
producing, high- tech, high skilled
industries to our area, as well as,
much needed facilities for family
recreation. Again, we must be
vigilant regarding the use of this land
and realize that the land will be
cleaned for industrial use standards.
Councilwoman Mary McCaffrey
reminded us that any changes in
zoning or variances required will
have to be approved by the Town of
Oyster Bay and public meetings will
be held. You still have the
opportunity to share your thoughts,
concerns and suggestions
regarding this vital change in our
community in the near future by
going to the website at:
www. nassaucountyny. gov/ vision
105 and voice your concerns and
give your opinion. Mike Steiniger is
on the task force to keep the council
informed of the progress.
* The Town of Oyster Bay applied
for an $ 85,000.00 grant for
underwriting a process for a
professional planner to work with
residents and business owners
toward a vision plan for revitalization
down towns. This program, Working
for a Quality Community, was made
available by the State of New York
and President Teri Black, on behalf
of the Bethpage Community
Council, has written a letter
supporting the Town of Oyster Bay.
* Teri acknowledged the support
of Mike Steiniger by helping in
setting up a working data base for
the council.
* REMEMBER, The Bethpage
Community Council meets on the
first Thursday of the month, and we
welcome and encourage
representatives from local
organizations and Bethpage
residents to be in attendance to
learn and share the happenings in
our community. Your thoughts and
opinions are important.
CONDOLENCES - 1 thank Gene
Mazzara for sending me the
following information on the passing
of Helen Nylund Norman. Helen was
the wife of the late Republican
Leader, James " Happy" Norman and
is the mother of Shirley Murphy,
Nancy Norman, Betty Jean Kurras.
Helen was a long time resident of
Bethpage, and in recent years lived
in Tennessee where she died in her
sleep on February 5, 2005. She
would have been 85 in June and
maintained her independent spirit to
the end. A memorial service is
planned to be on Long Island on
April 17, 2005. The Central Park
Historical Society send their
condolences to the family and
friends of Helen Norman.
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Youngsters at Charles Campagne
See the World in a Day
During a PTA- sponsored event
called " Earth Balloon," fourth grade
classes at Bethpage Charles
Campagne Elementary School
experienced an interactive science
and geography lesson that whisked
them across the seven continents
and the oceans spanning the entire
globe. As students entered the
school gym, all eyes were
immediately drawn to a 20- foot
diameter model of the earth. In
conjunction with the curriculum
requirements, students in fourth
grade are learning about our
changing planet and the
geographical and environmental
elements that affect it, said fourth
grade Teacher, Elisa Kane.
" Currently, they are learning
about the continents, the rain forest,
longitude and latitude, land forms,
map scales and all about New York,"
said Ms. Kane.
Each of three fourth grade
classes entered the interior of the
huge " Earth Balloon," large enough
to accommodate 30 students, and
had a 40 minute lesson in topics that
tied into their school curriculum.
According to PTA co- chairs of the
event, Diana Schatzell, Maryann
Koenig and Barbara Hayes, this
program, in its second year at the
Charles Campagne Elementary
School is different and the kids look
forward to it.
After stepping out of the huge
replica of the earth, students,
Elizabeth Simmons and John
Giannuzzi, said they liked the
geography lesson, especially
learning about the seven
continents.
" I like to see how big Australia is
because my Dad comes from
Australia," said Elizabeth Simmons,
a big smile spreading across her
face.
Presented by John Bilotta, a
professor of environmental
education at the University of
Minnesota for the last 15 years, the
hands- on, unique " Earth Balloon"
program. is an innovative activity that
not only delves into social studies, it
covers earth science, environmental
science, current events, history and
math. He brings the program into
schools and festivals all over the
world.
" The response has been great.
It's a fun, interactive way to get to
learn about the world and the scale
of it," said Mr. Bilotta.
The fourth grade classes at Bethpage Charles Campagne
Elementary School had an innovative, hands- on experience
during the PTA- sponsored " Earth Balloon" program which
explored geography, history, environmental science, math and
current events. Pictured: Ms. Weinstein's fourth grade class,
along with program presenter, John Bilotta.
Bethpage Nursery School
Happenings
The winter was long at Bethpage Nursery School but we
loved playing with snow indoors.
The fourth grade students at Charles Campagne Elementary
School had a question and answer session during the
presentation of " Earth Balloon," a unique program that touches
on curriculum based topics such as geography, history,
environmental science, math and current events.
We read The Mitten and enjoyed dramatizing the story. We
pretended our parachute was a giant mitten.
Wow! That play doh table is so busy. We're making pets with
buttons, felt, straws and of course, play floh.
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Bethpage Inducts its Tri- M Music
Honorees
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UJ school. Each grade had different activities to do starting
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Society.
The Bethpage Moms and Dads
for Music organization recently held
a ceremony for the 26 students who
were inducted into the Bethpage
Tri- M Music Honor Society. The
evening included performances
before proud parents, who packed
the Bethpage High School Little
Theater. Congratulations to the
following students: Gabrielle Anania,
Elyse Baroncini, Kaitlyn Bertschi,
Alyssa Damiani, Matthew DeMaria,
Vera Fichtelberg, Erica Giglio, Emily
Hall, Caitlin Haughney, Cvnthia
Haung, Sandhya Kasturi, Sheila
Kelly, Justin Koch, Christopher
Kuster, Danielle Olverd, Melissa
Owenberg, Erik Sengstacken, Lisa
Shah, Sonam Shah, Allie Simm,
Conrad Skuza, Nicole Stadnicky,
Scott Szczesny, Stephanie Tapoler,
Adrienne Vitiello, and Kristen Zirkel.
The Faculty Advisor to the Tri- M
Honor Society is Bethpage Music
Chairperson Paula Farbman. The
President of the Bethpage Moms
and Dads for Music organization is
Ellen Tjimos.
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Students in Bethpage Central Boulevard Elementary School
created '' Earth Day" messages and art work, which were
distributed to shoppers at the King Kullen supermarket in the
area in honor of Earth Day.
The students in grades
kindergarten to five at Bethpage
Central Boulevard Elementary
School created unique " Earth Day"
messages in honor of Earth Day, a
global celebration of the wonders of
life on our planet. Each grade
combined their art work with written
messages, then attached them to
the front of supermarket shopper's
bags. The decorated bags will be
distributed to shoppers at the
Bethpage King Kullen supermarket
chain in the hopes of
communicating messages of
harmony, rejuvenation and
revitalization of our planet to the
entire community.
Coordinated through the efforts
of Kindergarten Teacher, Janet
Casella, she said the purpose of the
school wide project was to celebrate
Earth Day and encourage all the
parents in the school community to
" keep our world clean."
The students in second grade
made beautiful Earth Day posters
which adorned the walls of the lobby
in the school. Fourth grade student,
Shakida Sangi said she created an
art project in class displayed the
message, " Reduce, Reuse and
Recycle."
" It's important to pay attention to
our world," said Shakida. " People
can recycle instead of throwing
things out. It helps the earth and
cleans up pollution and garbage."
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OBITUARIES
Duffy, Joan D. ( nee
Harvell) a 41- year resident of
Beth page passed away May 1,
2005. Sales Cashier at King Kullen
Bethpage. Beloved wife of Robert J.
Loving mother and mother in law of
Michael, Patricia and Jay Smith, and
Gerry and Ron Eager. Predeceased
in 1985 by her cherished daughter,
Christine. Loving grandmother of
Chrystal, Robert, Katie, Ryan,
Matthew and Christopher. A Funeral
Mass was held Wednesday, May 4,
at St. Martin of Tours RC Church,
with interment following at St.
Charles Cemetery. In Joan's
memory, donations may be sent to
Good Shepherd Hospice ( 528
Mineola Ave., Carle Place, NY
11514). Arrangements were
entrusted to the Arthur F. White
Funeral Home, Inc.
Sauer, Irene Mary
Elizabeth of Arlington, TX
( formerly of New York) passed away
May 2, 2005. Beloved wife of
Richard. Loving mother of Jill
Dobrovolski, Liz Murtagh and Chris
Chiles. Dear sister of Egbert and
Randolph Rades. Cherished
grandmother of four grandchildren
and one great grandson. A
Graveside Service and interment
took place Friday, May 6, at Long
Island National Cemetery, Pinelawn.
Arrangements were entrusted to the
Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
Roach, Joan of Lindenhurst,
formerly of Farmingdale died
unexpectedly on May 4, 2005.
Loving mother and mother in law of
Kathleen and William Janssen, John
and Lori Roach, Dennis, and Patrick.
Predeceased by her son, William.
Devoted daughter of Rose
Mortillaro. Dear sister of Jerry Macco,
Angela Cutler and Mary Lou
Kennedy., Cherished grandmother
of Angela, William, Joseph,
Samantha, Dina, Nicole, Danielle
and Laura. A Funeral Mass was held
Monday, May 9, at St. Kilian RC
Church, with interment following at
St. Charles Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the
Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
Bardsley, Frank S. of
Bethpage passed away at age 96 on
May 7, 2005. Retired in 1972 after
44 years of service with the New
York Telephone Company. Loving
father of David Bardsley, Joan
Chinboukas and Robert Bardsley,
Arline Messier, Jean Aldridge and
Richard Kaufmann. Also survived by
numerous grandchildren and great
grandchildren. A Religious Service
was held at the funeral home Friday,
May 13, with interment following at
Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx.
Arrangements were entrusted to the
Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
Marino, Rosalie of Bethpage
passed away unexpectedly May 10,
2005. Beloved wife of Mike. Loving
mother of Charles ( Kathy), Mike,
Anthony ( Selena) and Paul ( Happy).
Dear sister of Jean and Marie.
Devoted grandmother of Charles,
Cristina, Brandon, Lisa, Nicholas,
Thomas, Olivia and Isabella. A
Funeral Mass was held Saturday,
May 14, at St. Martin of Tours RC
Church, with interment following in
St. Charles Cemetery.
Arrangements were entrusted to the
Arthur F. White Funeral Home, Inc.
Comforting families for 80 years.
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The Worship Window is your window to faith.
St. Martin of Tours Church,
Central Ave., Bethpage, N. Y. Pastor
Rev. Thomas Siconolfi C. SS. R.
Rectory: 931- 0818. Rectory office
hours Mon.- Fri. 9: 00AM- 8: 30PM.
Sat. to 7: 00PM Sun. to 1: 00PM.
Sick Call ext # 5. Web:
www. stmartinoftoursbeth. com.
To celebrate the Year of the
Eucharist there will be a parade
through town on Sunday, May 29th
at 3: 00 PM starting at St. Martin of
Tours Church.
A new Youth Ministry for 6th, 7th
and 8th grade students is starting. A
trip to Splish Splash is planned for
July 20th and a Summer Bowling
League will begin on July 14th. If
you would like further information
call Heinz Stadler at 516- 931- 4170
or by email at
heinzstadler@ optonline. net.
Luke's Young Artist Academy will
be starting this summer from June
27th to July 22nd. Fee: $ 175 for
eight one and a half hour sessions.
For further info call 448- 4059.
St. Martin of Tours Parishioners
wishing prayers for themselves or
sick family members are asked to call
Arlene Pehrsson at 579- 9746.
Are you interested in becoming a
Catholic? New RCIA classes start in
September. Call 931- 0818 for
further information.
Is your marriage falling apart? A
program for marriages in trouble will
be helt at Montfort Missions, Bay
Shore on June 17- 19, 2005. Please
call 1- 800- 470- 2230 for further info.
Pray for our daughters, sons,
relatives and friends of our
parishioners in the military. Pray for
World Peace. God Bless America.
ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH,
449 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage,
N. Y. Rev. Mario E. Ancira, Pastor, is
a member of the Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod. St. Paul's is
handicapped accessible.
CHURCH OFFICE - The church
office is open Tuesday through
Friday from 9: 00 A. M. to 3: 00 P. M.
Telephone number is 516- 931-
8262. Email address is
www. stpaul@ optonline. net. Web
page is www. stpaulbethpage. com.
SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
are at 8: 00 AM and 10: 30 AM.
Sermon topic for May 22nd is
" Baptizing and Teaching" ( Matthew
28: 16- 20). Summer schedule
begins June 12th with one service
at 9: 30 AM.
SUNDAY SCHOOL begins at
9: 15 AM. Children can be registered
any Sunday. For further information
call the church office.
ADULT BIBLE STUDY - takes
place at 9: 15 AM Sundays at the
church. Other bible studies take
place during the week. Call the
church office for details.
TEEN BIBLE STUDY takes place
Sundays at 9: 15 AM at the church.
All teenagers who have been
confirmed are welcome.
NEW BIBLE STUDY -
Wednesdays at 7: 30 PM St. Paul
offers a six week course in
Spirituality and Faith Formation. This
bible study will also coincide with a
brief communion service.
YOUTH GROUP is open to all
children who have reached their
12th birthday or are in the 7th grade.
Please call 931- 8262 for information
or email at9334him@ optonline. net.
LITTLE GOSPEL LIGHTS PRE­SCHOOL
is now accepting
registration for September 2005
school year. We have programs for 3
and 4 year olds; They Came by Two -
a parent and child program for
toddlers; and a drop- off program for
children who have reached their 2nd
birthday by September 2005.
Enrollment is limited. Please call
Joanne Foley at 516- 933- 4446 for
registration information.
MOMMIE AND ME PROGRAM -
Registrations are being accepted.
Please call 933- 4446
ST. MARGARET'S EPISCOPAL
CHURCH, 1000 Washington
Avenue, Plainview, N. Y. 11803.
Rev. Peter Lai, rector. The church
office is open from 9AM to 4PM
Tuesday through Friday, and
available at 516- 692- 5268 at all
times.
CHURCH SERVICES - Sunday
services are at 8: 15 AM and 10: 15
AM.
HEALING SERVICE - First
Sunday of the month after each
service.
SUNDAY SCHOOL - Sunday at
9: 15AM.
INTERCESSORY PRAYER
GROUP - After 8: 15 AM service.
We sincerely welcome all to our
church community!
Bethpage Church of Christ -
65 Stewart Ave. Bethpage NY
117114. Phone ( 516) 731- 4307.
YOU'RE INVITED. Please be our
Guest at our Worship Service -
SUnday 11 am - Bible Study 10
am & Wednesday - 7: 30 pm
Bible Study.
BETHPAGE UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH, 192
Broadway, Bethpage. 516- 931
4345 Pastor Mary P. Crump.
WORSHIP 10: 30am Sundays.
Church School 10 am. Located just
south of Central Avenue. " Open
Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors."
Bethpage Jewish Community
Center, 600 Broadway, Bethpage,
938- 7909, Rabbi Seth Gordon,
SABBAT SERVICES, Friday 8 PM
( occasional early services). Shabbat
morning 9 AM, Sunday 9 AM,
Weekdays 8 PM. Adult Education,
Religious School for children,
Sisterhood and Men's Club.
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NOTICE OF SALE
SUPREME COURT -
COUNTY OF
NASSAU.
Washington Mutual
Bank, FA as
successors by merger
to PNC Bank, National
Association, Plaintiff
against Edward
Connolly, et
Defendant( s).
Pursuant to
judgment
foreclosure and
entered herein
dated December
F.
al.,
a
of
sale
and
16,
2004, I, the
undersigned Referee
will sell at public
auction at the north
front steps of the
County Court House,
262 Old Country
Road, Mineola,
County of NASSAU,
State of New York, on
June 7, 2005 at 9: 15
AM, premises on the
easterly side of Ninth
Street, 232.81 feet
south of Meade
Avenue, being a plot
60 feet by 100.25
feet and known as
154 9th Street,
Bethpage, Town of
Oyster Bay, State of
New York.
Approximate amount
of lien $ 136,056.68
plus interest and
costs. Premises will
be sold subject to
provisions of filed
judgment, Index
Number 04- 009502
Dated: April 25, 2005.
Jonathan A. Moore,
fsq., Referee.
Zavatsky,
Mendelsohn, Gross,
Savino & Levy, LLP
Attorneys for Plaintiff]
P. O. Box 510, 33
Queens Street,
Syosset, New York
11791- 0510.
5/ 6.13,20,27
to 16 Plainview Road,
Bethpage, NY 11714.
Purpose: Any lawful
purpose.
4/ 29,5/ 6,13,20,27,6/ 3
LEVLYN
PROPERTIES, LLC.
Articles of Org. filed
NY Sec. of State
( SSNY) 3/ 25/ 2005.
Office in Nassau Co.
SSNY desig. agent of
LLC upon whom
process may be
served. SSNY shall
mail copy of process
to 192 Sagamore
Drive, Plainview, N. Y.
11803. Purpose: Any
lawful purpose.
5/ 6,13,20,27,6/ 3,10
Notice of Formation of
FAMA LLC (" LLC").
Articles of
Organization filed with
theSecretary of State
of New York (" SSNY")
on 2/ 14/ 05. Office
location is Nassau
County. SSNY has
been designated as
agent of LLC upon
whom process against
it may be served.
SSNY shall mail a copy
of such process to
LLC c/ o Salvatore
Gambino, 28 Ruth PL,
Plainview, NY 11803.
Purpose of business
of LLC is any lawful act
or activity.
4/ 22,29 5/ 6, 13, 20 & 27
GAC ASSOCIATES
LLC. Articles of Org.
filed NY Sec. of State
( SSNY) 04- 05- 05.
Office in Nassau Co.
SSNY desig. agent of
LLC upon whom
process may be
served. SSNY shall
mail copy of process
TWO EIGHTEEN
GROUP, LLC. Articles
of Org. filed NY Sec.
of State ( SSNY)
4/ 25/ 2005. Office in
Nassau Co. SSNY
desig. agent of LLC
upon whom process
may be served. SSNY
shall mail copy of
process to 27 Marilyn
Blvd., Plainview, N. Y.
11803. Purpose: Any
lawful purpose.
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