Hicksville High School Newsletter

Hicksville, New York

September 2022
Around Hicksville

Field Upgrades Unveiled

At Part Rededication
Hicksville Eighth Graders
Celebrate with a Carnival
Around The School
1960 Senior Class Officers
Seated LtoR: Billy Ramos, Ivars Bemberis
Standing LtoR: Thomas Soininen, Patricia Martin
Birthdays & Anniversaries

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

Charlie Cava 1955

Thanks for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Barbara Fellows Cava 1956

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

Tom Haller 1956 (shown above with Joy)

Hi Bob, thank you for the birthday wishes and for thinking of me. It was
much appreciated. Thank you for all the work you do each month to keep the
HHS gang in touch and remembering our roots. You're the greatest. Best
regards,
Tom Pilko 1959

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

Lorraine Miltenberg Dalaimo 1960 (w/ daughter Denise)

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

Susan & Art Romeo 1960

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

Janet & Joe Starpoli 1960

Hard to believe I'm this age! Last evening I was given a Surprise Party at
one of the restaurants on Lake Hopatcong NJ. My Son Chris really pulled a
good one over on me. 28 people, mostly younger were the guests. Food was
great and the companionship and wishes were wonderful. Thanks to the
Newsletter for remembering this old lady!
Love - Linda (At the Lake I am known as "Mama H".

Linda Piccerelli Hayden 1960 (Lucy, Linda’s best friend)

“gocomets”
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Karen Hartig Shore 1961

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

Frank Smith 1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Bob Siegel 1962 (shown above with Mary)

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated.

Marleen and Bob Masone 1962 (shown above with Marlene)

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

Jerry D'Amura 1963 (shown above with Joyce)

Thanks to the gang at our HHS Alumni Newsletter for the anniversary
wishes for Darilyn and me, and for the birthday greetings in acknowledgment
of my birthday. You guys are the best!

Dennis Listort 1964

Hi Bob…I just want to Thank you and everyone at the HixNews who work
so hard at getting out those Birthday Cards each year. I really do appreciate
mine. I am currently living in St. Lucie West in Florida. I’ve been living in
St. Lucie since a move made in 2003. After I got married, we settled into
Forest Hills. His company then moved us to Indianapolis. It is a great town.
Loved all the sporting events. Had a major illness after which, I decided a
change of scenery. Down here we built a very nice home in the Cascades.
Have been here ever since. Many of Hicksville friends are now living around
the corner. I am not alone. I do a lot of cruising. Have 3 booked for this next
year. The Covid canceled all my planned trips but now everything is a go.
Thank you again for everything you all do!

Margaret (Marnie) Wangenheim 1964

It is very nice that you and your staff take the time to send birthday and
anniversary greetings. This last one marked our 37th anniversary! We
celebrated by spending a long weekend in NYC. We visited the Morgan
Library, the Whitney Museum, the Museum of the City of NY, all of which
we would highly recommend for anyone interested. They are all
small/manageable and filled with a variety of exhibits.

Anne Shelden and Arnie Fox 1964

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

Jane Sharpe Bodner 1965

Thank you for the anniversary card, and for thinking of us. It was much
appreciated.
Les Coles and Karen Malter Coles 1965

HixNews…Thank you for the warm thoughts on our special day. BTW: Just
returned from a visit to Hicksville, Ohio!!! Lovely town; great people!!!! Go
Hicksville Aces!!! Go Hicksville Comets!!!!

Terri & Bob Cooperman 1965

Hi "Buffalo" Bob…Just a note of sincere thanks for always remembering

me as well as KEEPING THE HOME FIRES BURNING FOR ALL HHS
GRADS' AND FRIEND'S AND FAMILIES TO SEE.
You deserve all good things and we spoke a year or two back about your
health condition.
Yup....this bald J... A....Z....Z....E... R drummer was LXXV i.e.: 75 yrs. old
yesterday 8/12........Holy C. P OMG where has the time gone? I remember
clearly leaving the band room and going out to the house on the corner of
Division Ave for a smoke with pal Billy Joel and past grad GREASERS
racing their Chevy’s, Pontiac's, Fords racing down Division Ave.
Ah the memories are ingrained in a GREAT pulls at the heart strings
memories more than you know for me and with help from you and the staff of
HixNews. Be well, keep swingin' at all times. All the best now and always,
Mark aka "Mujel" Leon 1965

Dear Bob, thank you for the wonderful birthday wishes. They were truly
appreciated. Most of all, thank you for the incredible amount of time spent, to
keep alive the great memories of growing up in Hicksville. Again, thank you
and stay well.

Audrey Glenn Schneider 1967

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

Peggy Moldovak Gill 1967

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

Donna Ollins 1969

Bob…Thank you for the clever card. This birthday, we are on a wine river
cruise in Bordeaux France. Having a great time.

Jeff Feierstein 1969

A Look at Bordeaux
Tour the center of the city to see some of Bordeaux’s highlights, including the
Place des Quinconces, one of the largest squares in Europe.
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated.

Jeffrey Randazzo & Leila Kriegel Randazzo 1970

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Lisa Dorais Wissler 1971

Thank you for the lovely birthday card.

Debbie Fischer Dowdell 1973

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Hope all is well with you and your family.

Maryann Uebel Blane 1973

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

Jeanne Dagna 1977

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

Richard Adams 1973

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Patricia Crabtree Hogue 1974
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Donna Rivera Downey 1974

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

Bob Westervelt & Mary Ann Walkowski Westervelt 1976

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Michael Way 1977
Flashback

I think the breadman delivered TipTop bread to our home

In the Moriah village of Port Henry, along Broad Street, is this historical
marker locating where a plank road was used to transport iron ore to nearby
Port Henry.
The marker is at the intersection of Broad Street and College Street, in the
southwest corner.
The marker has the following text:
"Moriah Plank Road
Horse drawn wagons hauled iron ore from mines to Port Henry over this road
until 1869."
There is a long article about the Moriah Plank Road on the Ticonderoga
Historical Society web site. There is also a good article from the Adirondack
History Center Museum.
At first, military roads were carved through the Lake Champlain and
Adirondack Region. When the Champlain Canal was opened, there was a
need to further develop transportation to get materials and products to
markets. About 1850, the Moriah Plank Road Company was formed. The
road was constructed to run from the iron mines in Moriah, Mineville, and
Wetherbee to the port at Lake Champlain. One source quoted documents that
related the exact laying of the road from Moriah Center to Port Henry.
The road was well used until the railroad finally was arrived around 1868.
Former Students Revisited
Representing in Rudesheim, Joe Kissick, class of 1971, and wife.
Rüdesheim am Rhein is a German winemaking town in the Rhine Gorge, and
part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in this region. It lies in the
Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis district in the Regierungsbezirk of Darmstadt,
Hessen. Known as Rüdesheim, it is officially Rüdesheim am Rhein, to
distinguish it from Rüdesheim an der Nahe. It is a major tourist attraction,
especially for foreign visitors.

Joan Piciullo 1963

Hicksville Library
 September Board Meeting
The September Board Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Click here for Board information.

Library Closings

Monday, September 5, 2022

The Library will be closed for Labor Day.

COMING SOON! Banned Books Reading Challenge

Reading is empowering! Learn about new perspectives and celebrate the freedom to read with books
that have been challenged or banned throughout the years. Log your reading to earn badges
throughout the challenge. This challenge will be available on beanstack.

Children's Programs
Registration for the following programs begins on Thursday,
September 1 at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
 Check our EventKeeper for more information!

Please register your child for programs according to their current age and grade. If the
wrong age/grade is given, we will need to delete the registration. Thank you!

Baby Start
Tuesdays, September 13, 20 & 27 at 9:45 a.m.
Come join A Time for Kids, Inc. as we introduce our littlest
learners to the wonderful world of library programs! Activities
include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and
circle time! Bring a comfortable towel or blanket to sit on. Ages
Birth - 17 months with a caregiver.
*By registering for one session, you will be registered for. all
sessions.*

Tots Morning Out

Tuesdays, September 13, 20 & 27 at 10:30 a.m.
Come start your morning with A Time for Kids, Inc. for a fun and fast-paced preschool readiness
program! Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and
storytelling! There will also be a themed craft each week! Ages 18 months – 5 years (not in
Kindergarten) with a caregiver. *By registering for one session, you will be registered for. all
sessions.*

Tots Nite Out

Tuesday, September 13 at 7:00 p.m.
Come end your day with A Time for Kids, Inc. for a fun and fast-paced preschool readiness
program! Activities include music, movement, fine and gross motor development and
storytelling! There will also be a themed craft each week! Ages 18 months – 5 years (not in
Kindergarten) with a caregiver.

Jump for Joy

Saturday, September 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 28 at 10:30 a.m.
Sing, dance, play and exercise using musical instruments, parachutes, props and puppets! Learn
through play with educational themes and musical stories! Ages 18 months to 5 years with a
caregiver. *Register for each session individually.*

BabyJam
Wednesday, September 7 at 10:30 a.m. & Saturday, September 24 at 1:00 p.m.
Parents and caregivers with young children will enjoy songs on guitar, animal puppets and stories with
Ms. Andrea during the BabyJam early learning music program. Get ready to clap your hands together,
tap to the rhythm and move to a happy beat! We will explore animal alphabet songs, counting songs,
color songs and nursery rhymes together. This program introduces our youngest learners to the
foundations of music on the drum and glockenspiel, as well as class routines in a cheerful and
engaging manner! Ages 9 months - 3.5 years with a caregiver.

Lego League (K-5 Kids Lego Club)

Monday, September 12 at 5:15 p.m.
Join Miss Shannon for a story, a fun Lego Challenge and some free building Lego time. Children will
attend this event independently. Parents/caregivers must remain in the library during the
program. Grades K - 5

Sport Storytime
Wednesday, September 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Miss Shannon for some sports themed stories and a craft! Ages 0-6 with a parent/caregiver.

STEM Storytime
Saturday, September 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Join Miss Shannon for a fun STEM challenge! This month, we will be building boats using materials
randomly selected out of a hat and try to see if they float in water.
Grades 3-5 Children will attend this event independently.

Pajama Storytime
Thursdays, September 15, 22 & 29 at 7:00 p.m.
There will be 30 minutes of sleepy stories, songs and a craft. Children can wear their favorite PJ's and
bring along a special stuffed animal. Ages 2 And Up With a Caregiver.

Virtual Drawing: Dogs

Saturday, September 17 at 9:30 a.m.
Grab your paper, pencil and something to color with and join Party Art Studio for this virtual drawing
class and learn how to draw a Walrus!
Grades K - 5 in September.

Family Trivia
Monday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m.
Is your family ready to be Hicksville's trivia champions? Join us for a night of kid-friendly trivia
questions and fun for the whole family! We will play using Kahoot, each family will need to bring a
device to play on (phone, tablet etc.) Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place teams. Family
Program (adults must attend with a child/teen)

Take and Make Craft: Wooden Watermelon

Tuesday, September 6 at 9:00 a.m.
Make your own Wooden Watermelon! All materials included! Registration begins Tuesday,
September 6. Grades K – 5. Hicksville Patrons ONLY!
Take and Make Treats: Owl Pretzels
Monday, September 12 at 9:00 a.m.
Make your own Owl Pretzel Treats! All materials included! Registration begins Monday, September
12. Grades K – 5. Hicksville Patrons ONLY!

Take and Make Chocolate: Bubble Bark

Monday, September 19, 2022 at 9:00 am
Dip and Decorate! All materials included! Registration begins September 19. Grades K – 5. Hicksville
Patrons ONLY!

Take and Make Treats: Donut Hole Acorns

Monday, September 26 at 9:00 a.m.
Make your own Donut Hole Acorn treats! All materials included! Registration begins Monday,
September 26. Grades K – 5. Hicksville Patrons ONLY!

COMING SOON!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
We invite you to participate in this free
program which encourages you to read
1,000 books with your child before they
start kindergarten!

Teen Programs
Program registration begins Thursday, September 1st at 9:00 a.m. for Hicksville
residents only. Open to others one week before the program date.

The following programs are for Teens going into grades 6 - 12.
*Please register for programs according to the grade you are currently in. If the wrong grade is given,
we will need to delete the registration. Thank you.*

Hocus Pocus Interactive Movie

Saturday, September 10 at 2:00 p.m.
Are you as excited as I am for Hocus Pocus 2!!!! Join us for an interactive viewing of the first Hocus
Pocus movie. Participants will be given a script and props so they can act along with certain scenes in
the movie. For teens in Grades 6 - 12.

HoneyCrisp Apple Snickerdoodle Bread

Monday, September 12, 2022
This Grab N' Go kit gives you everything you need to make a delicious HoneyCrisp Apple
Snickerdoodle Bread. Also includes a video! For teens in grades 6-12.
Graham Cracker Book Pop
Monday, September 26, 2022
If you're a fan of Hocus Pocus then you'll love this Grab N' Go Treat! For teens in grades 6-12.

Adult Programs
Click here to view our monthly calendar.

American Classics: The Architecture of H.H. Richardson and

Stanford White (Virtual)
Wednesday, September 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us on Zoom to explore the lives and works of these
celebrated 19th-century architects. Inspired by European styles of
the past, yet innovative in their own right, they created designs of
powerful originality and beauty. The critical basis of these richly
illustrated talks by architects Dale Laurin and Anthony Romeo is
this principle of Aesthetic Realism stated by its founder, the
eminent poet and philosopher Eli Siegel: "All beauty is a making
one of opposites, and the making one of opposites is what we are going after in ourselves." So, come
and learn about the beauty of architecture and about oneself at the very same time! Register here

Indian Potato Pancakes (In Person)

Thursday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m.
Please come join Geetu Makin and try delicious healthy pancakes made with fresh
ingredients paired with mint sauce! She will discuss the nutrient value of all
ingredients used in the recipe. Registration is required. No fee. Ages: 18 and
up. Register here

Monday Movies (In Person)

Monday, September 12 at 1:30 PM: Moonfall
Monday, September 26 at 1:30 PM: Zero Contact
Join us in the Community Room. No registration is required.

Afternoon Book Club (In Person)

Wednesday, September 14 at 1:00 p.m.
Join us for a lively discussion on Magnolia Palace by Fiona Davis. Copies of the book
will be available at the Circulation Desk. Ebooks and audiobooks are available
through OverDrive. No registration is required.

Educating and Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft (In Person)

Wednesday, September 14 at 2:00 p.m.
This educational seminar will educate your members on protecting themselves against Identity Theft.
33% of adults in America have experienced Identity Theft and many are repeat victims. Senior
Services of North America will educate you on the various types on Identity Theft and how to reduce
potential risk. No registration is required.

Make a Candle! (In-Person)

Thursday, September 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Join Chrissy Lehat of Curiously Creative Candles and learn about the history of candle making and
where wax comes from. In this hands-on class you'll be making your own candle to take
home. Registration begins Thursday, September 1 at 6 p.m. This class is for ages 18 and over.

Flowers of Hope Painting Event (In Person)

Thursday, September 22 at 1:00 p.m.
Join Project Hope's crisis counselors for some time to relax with
art and talk about what life looks like these days. Chat and paint
flowers on wood slices. Registration is required and is ongoing.
Ages 18 and up. Register here

From Plankton to Whales: Why Our Local Waters are Worth Protecting (Virtual)
Wednesday, September 21 at 7:00 p.m.
With endless stories and photos of fish kills, harmful algal blooms, oil spills, beach closures, etc. filling
our daily news feeds, it appears that our environment is in a horrific state of “Doom and Gloom”.
Although we do face many environmental challenges, this constant bombardment of negativity
creates a lack of enthusiasm among local communities when it comes to protecting our environment.
Regain your enthusiasm for protecting our marine environment by learning about some of the
fascinating marine life that inhabits the waters of Long Island with Chris Paparo aka the Fish
Guy. Register here

Afternoon Meditation (Virtual)

Wednesday, September 28 at 3:00 p.m.
Join Linda Cafiero for a relaxing afternoon of self-discovery. Escape inward to the center of your being
and discover the peaceful oasis that lies within. Through the exploration of various meditation
techniques, you’ll find the path to your true nature and enjoy a more fulfilling life. Register here

Empire Safety Defensive Driving Course

Monday, September 19 & Wednesday, September 21 from
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (two-part class) in the Community Room
Receive in-class training to learn safe driving techniques and save
on your car insurance. Registration is ongoing in-person at the
Circulation Desk. Class size is limited. Payment must be made at
the time of registration.
Fee: $30.00 per person. The check or money order is made
payable to Empire Safety Council. You may sign up for yourself
and one other person. Individual checks must be written for each person.

Simply Stretch with Core Strength (In Person)

Fridays, September 16, 23 & 30 at 9:30 a.m.
Mindy Vasta is returning to the Library in-person for a three-part Simply Stretch with Core Strength class!
Strengthen your core by performing abdominal exercises. You can become stronger and develop improved
alignment and posture. Stretch all muscle groups to improve flexibility. Most exercises will be done on the
floor. Modifications can be made for participants who need to sit in a chair. Please bring one or two mats
for proper cushioning. Registration for Hicksville Library cardholders begins on Friday, September 2 at 9:30
a.m. If spaces remain, out of district residents may begin to register beginning Friday, September 9 at 9:00
a.m. There is no fee for this session. Register here

Virtual Exercise Classes

Yoga with Joe Cilmi

Tuesdays, September 6 - December 20 at 5:30 p.m. No class on November 8th.
Yoga is a system of total body development. The physical postures will enhance muscle tone,
flexibility, strength, and balance. The benefits of regular practice include increased energy, decreased
stress and fatigue, higher consciousness, a stronger immune system and increased breath. Register
here

Zumba with Darlene Smith

Wednesdays, September 7 - November 6 at 7:00 p.m. No class on September 28th or October
26th
45 minutes of a high energy fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance
moves. Register here

Simply Stronger with Mindy Vasta

Thursdays, September 8 - December 22 at 11:00 a.m. No classes on November 10th, 17th &
24th
This is a virtual version of Mindy Vasta's Simply Stronger low impact strength training classes through
Zoom. Mindy Vasta is a certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She has over twenty
years of experience and has been specializing in the mature adult population for more than a
decade. Register here

Barre Fitness with Stefanie Perretta

Saturdays, September 10 - December 17 at 9:30 a.m.
A full body workout inspired by elements of ballet, yoga and pilates that focuses on low impact, high
intensity movements designed to strengthen and tone your body. Register here

Tai Chi with Linda Cafiero

Mondays, September 12 - October 25 at 9:30 a.m.
Tai Chi is a moving meditation, a flowing dance, a system of self-healing and self-defense. Register
here

Dance Fitness with Stefanie Perretta

Mondays, September 13 - December 19 at 6:15 p.m. No class on October 10th
An hour of high intensity, entertaining, and fun cardio that incorporates easy to follow repetitive
movements that combine different genres of music. All levels are welcome and encouraged to move
at their own pace. Register here

Virtual Health Programs

The Hicksville Library is part of the Nassau Library
Health Share. We are partnering with libraries across
the county to provide informational healthcare
programs.

Diabetes and Kidney Health

Tuesday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m.
There are more than 30 million Americans with chronic kidney disease. Diabetes is the most common
cause of chronic kidney disease, where 1 in 3 people with diabetes has kidney disease. In this
interactive session, board-certified Nephrologist and Assistant Professor at Zucker School of Medicine
at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Jia Hwei Ng will discuss how diabetes affects kidney disease, the 10 myths
of kidney disease, how you know if you have kidney disease and how to treat kidney
disease. Sponsored by the Hicksville Public Library. Register here.

Current Topics in the Treatment of Heart Disease

Wednesday, September 14 at 1:30 pm
This lecture will address new techniques in the management of heart valve disease, types of
arrhythmias, and current approaches in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and other abnormal heart
rhythms. Sponsored by the Hillside Library. Register here

A Day in the Life of a Healthy Brain with Dr. Fern Engelson

Tuesday, September 20 at 11:00 am
We all want a healthy, vibrant brain, along with a calm, peaceful mind now and for the future. This
empowering and unique class that combines lecture and movement is an opportunity for you to learn
how you can play a more active role in improving and maintaining your brain health through the use of
brain balancing exercises, Qi Gong movements, calming breathing techniques and other healthy
tips. It’s never too early or too late to improve our brain health so we can enjoy a greater sense of
well-being and an enhanced quality of life! Sponsored by Shelter Rock Library. Register here

Hearing Loss Seminar

Thursday, September 22 at 1:00 pm
You Should Not Settle for Hearing Loss. Presented by: Dr. Maja Svrakic of Northwell Health. Bring
your questions! Dr. Svrakic will discuss your questions, plus the prevalence of hearing loss; why
hearing loss should be treated and what happens if it is not; who should you see and when; what are
some hearing device options and do they work; why does my friend/sister/neighbor hate their hearing
aids; and when is surgery an option for hearing loss. Sponsored by. theHillside Library. Register here.
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In The News
New House Listings in Hicksville

26 Walden Avenue, Jericho, NY 11753

Price: $839,000
Size: 3 beds, and 2 baths
Listed by: Cindy M Succoso, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

10 Elwood Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801

Price: $938,880
Size: 3,000 sq. ft, 5 beds, and 3 baths
Listed by: Karamjit K Jaggi, Voro Llc

38 Willet Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801

Price: $729,999
Size: 4 beds, and 3 baths
Listed by: Jaswinder Singh, Realty Connect Usa Llc

12 Sutherland Road, Hicksville, NY 11801

Price: $739,000
Size: 3 beds, and 2 baths
Listed by: Samina Nadeem, Douglas Elliman Real Estate

60 E End Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801

Price: $960,000
Size: 5 beds, and 4 baths
Listed by: Jacqueline M Lobo, Signature Premier Properties

SoulCycle To Close Shutter

2 LI Locations Among
Nationwide Closures
SoulCycle is known for its indoor cycling classes, which draw a devoted
clientele.

Lisa Finn, Patch Staff

Wednesday, August 17, 2022
WATER MILL, NY — The popular SoulCycle is expected to close its Water
Mill location, as well as 18 others in the United States and Canada, Insider
reported Tuesday.
According to the Insider report, SoulCycle executives attributed the closures
to shifts caused by the pandemic.

A post by NBC New York said that SoulCycle will close up to a quarter of its
studios, known for indoor cycling classes, including two on Long Island, in
Water Mill and Woodbury. Closures are also expected in New York City,
Washington, D.C., Chicago and Southern California, among other areas, the
report said.

The Water Mill location opened in 2013 and soon garnered a dedicated
clientele who turned out faithfully for classes.
SoulCycle opened at 760 Montauk Highway in the space that formerly housed
Blockbuster, which closed in October 2012.

The 4,000-square-foot space has room for 74 bikes, the company said in a
statement. The facility also includes changing rooms, a "custom SoulCycle
Listening Bar" and SoulCycle Boutique, which features apparel from its
fitness line.

SoulCycle, co-founded by Elizabeth Cutler and Julie Rice, started in 2006

with its first location in New York City. The company says it "combines a
mental component of inspirational coaching, with great music and a full-body
workout on the bike" using the SoulCycle Method.

SoulCycle did not immediately respond to a request for

comment.

Vets Honor the Fallen

Ceremony held at Resident Facility

in Stony Brook
Annual Bluefish Tournament
Returns To Town Of
Oyster Bay: Sept. 18
Back for its 36th year, the Town of Oyster Bay's Bluefish Tournament is
open to anglers of all ages. Tailgate party to follow.
OYSTER BAY, NY — Calling all anglers: The Town of Oyster Bay's annual
Bluefish Tournament returns Sunday, Sept. 18.

Back for its 36th year, the tournament runs from 4:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is
open to fishing fanatics of all ages.
"The Bluefish Tournament is a great all-day sporting event with wonderful
prizes and great camaraderie," said Supervisor Joseph Saladino. "Join us for
this fun day of tranquility on the water, the adrenaline rush of feeling that first
big tug on your fishing line, and the spirit of competition as you try to beat the
tournament record and compete for prizes."
All contestants must be pre-registered.
The entrance fee is $40 for Town of Oyster Bay residents and $60 for non-
residents. According to officials, all who register before Sept. 13 will receive
a tournament t-shirt. In addition, all contestants will automatically be entered
into a raffle.
Rules and registration for the tournament are available at all town facilities, as
well as:
Causeway Bait and Tackle, 3031 Merrick Rd., Wantagh
Compass Rose Marine Supply, 15 Mill Damn Rd., Huntington
Duffy's Bait and Tackle 131 Glenwood Rd., Glenwood Landing
Hi-Hook Bait and Tackle, 33 New York Ave., Huntington
Premiere Oyster Bay Marine Supply, 294 South St., Oyster Bay
The Town of Oyster Bay is also hosting registration from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
on Sept. 17.
Along with plaques, first- through 10th-place winners will receive gift
certificates. First place gets $1,000, second place gets $750, third place gets
$500, fourth place gets $400, fifth and sixth places get $300, and seventh
through 10th places get $100. Raffle winners must be present to receive their
prizes, which will be presented at a tailgate party scheduled for 4 p.m.
For more information, call the Town's parks and recreation division at 516-
797-7945.

Nassau Woman Contaminated Meat at

Plant Where She Worked:
Police say she deliberately put a coin into a package of
meat, causing the whole batch to have to be discarded.

HICKSVILLE, NY — A Nassau woman was arrested after police say she

deliberately contaminated a batch of meat at a processing plant in
Hicksville.
According to police, Karen Palacios Gutierrez, 38, of Hempstead, was
working as a meat packer for the Ava Company, located at 383 West John St.
in Hicksville. On Aug. 25, police say Gutierrez took a coin from her pocket
and put it in a package of meat that was set to go out to retail.
When the coin was found, the whole bin of meat the package was in had to
be discarded.
Gutierrez was arrested at the facility on Aug. 26.
She is charged with third-degree criminal mischief, second-degree
tampering with consumer product and second-degree criminal nuisance.
She was arraigned on Aug. 27 in First District court in Hempstead, where
she was ordered held on bail of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond, which was not
posted.

New Readers
Charlie Keena 1963

Hicksville Class of 1967 US Army Veteran 1968 - 1974 Vietnam 1969 - 1970
Life Member Hicksville VFW Post 3211

Daniel Rysanek 1967

Lynn Chernok Murphy 1967

I had signed up for the newsletter awhile back but have never received it. I
have checked my spam file and it’s not there either. Please let me know if I
need to re-register.
Thank you,

Tom VonNovak 1968

A note from Bob Gillette…Ahhh, Thomas, the NEWSLETTER is ONLINE
AT "HIXNEWS.COM" and is updated each month. SO Thomas, you don't
receive it, but rather you GO to it!
Jill Brevick1979

Passages

Jim Quinlan (HHS 1966) ...when he graduated HHS, he entered college to

fulfill his dream of teaching Physical Education at Hicksville High. He got his
degree and substitute taught at HHS for several years before securing a
permanent position at HHS teaching and coaching. He was diagnosed as a
diabetic while teaching and passed away in the late 1980s. He was a great
teacher according to his students. He was my friend and I miss him and his
great sense of humor. Please list Jim in your In Memoriam for the class of
1966.
Larry Senn 1964

Hi…I saw your In Memoriam list of 1976 Hicksville High classmates. I see

you have JK Whaley there. His sister married my brother and he sat in front
of me in homeroom. I miss him a lot.

But my friend Vrej Halajian from class of 1976 also passed. He died just 10
years later in 1986. He should also be added to that list. Do you have pictures
of people from the online site?
Best Wishes,
Paul Wexler 1976

HixNews…my sister

June Gutekunst, class of 1974 is deceased. I am her younger sister.

Chrissie 1976

Dear Bob & Karen…Please add the name of

Louise Fandozzi Ross to the list of Deceased Members of Hicksville's Class
of 1962, per the information I received below from May Ann Malerba
Hartman, a member of our class.
Louise leaves behind a son and daughter and 3 grandchildren. Her son was a
West Point graduate, who retired from the Army as a full bird colonel. Her
daughter is an aerospace engineer.
Louise was married to

Jim Ross, HHS 1961, who predeceased her.

Karen, I'm not sure you are still keeping an updated list of deceased, but
wanted you to know, in case you are still doing that.
Thanks!
Joe Carfora 1962

Dear Joe…It is with great sadness that I write to you. I just received a call
from James Ross (The son of Louise Ross), telling me that his mom (Louise)
had passed away this morning. My God Joe, Louise

Josephine Cipullo, and I used to be the Three Musketeers back in the day, and
we had all remained in touch for the remainder of the 60 years or so.
She had been going downhill for quite a while now and I think she just got
tired of fighting. It was a culmination of COVID and her heart plus she had
many other issues, her knees, arthritis etc. Like I said, she got tired of
fighting. Her Son said, "now she is with her husband", who she met in the
HHS Cafeteria. Jimmy was a year ahead of Louise, class of 1961. I introduced
them!!!!
My eyes are still full of tears, and I am devastated.
I am trying to get hold of Jo right now, who is presently not at home, but I will
get her by tonight.
I trust that you can get in touch with the Alumni Committee and let them
know (because I don't know how to do that), but I feel that they should know),
and You are the President of the Class. They listen to YOU Joe!!
I don't know what they are going to do an update to the Memorial that they
have on Facebook, (which is Beautiful), but I wanted to make sure that Louise
was included, when they do!!
Thanks so much Joe,
Sorry I could not contact you with good news my friend.

Mary Ann Malerba Hartman 1962

People Looking for People

Hi Bob…
I wonder if you might point me as to how to locate a Charles Barvels who
lived on 5th Avenue. His father was a banker in Hicksville back in the 60s. I
am also trying to locate Bob Wagner so of Vernon from the Wagner funeral
home. Thanks

Bruce DaCosta 1968

PS: Do appreciate all the hard work you do, and the team does on the
HixNews website

I found on classmates
People (2 matches found)
Robert Wagner
Hicksville High School, Hicksville, NY, 1964-1968
Bobby Wagner
Hicksville High School, Hicksville, NY, 1974-1978
Found nothing for Barvels...sorry.
Buffalo Bob

The first one would be the right one because that would be within his age
range. Thanks
Bruce

Reunions

Diane Allen Romano 1973

Hi everyone! Checks are coming in fast and furious for our upcoming “Mega
“reunion at The Milleridge Inn. We were advised that they can accommodate
about 300 people and still have room for dancing- so please send in your
checks soon to be sure that you will be included. Remember- it is being held
on September 23rd from 8pm to 12 am. Please keep checking my Facebook
page
https://www.facebook.com/diane.a.romano
page for an updated attendee list.

Here are the attendees so far by year:

1964- Gen Hannigan Rodriguez, Lorraine Ramos Sullivan, Lorraine Roby

Pomarico, Randee Reinheimer Stevenson,
1965- Lois Maddi Skelly
1966- Margaret (Iannuzzi) Hurwitz, James Dyckman, Liz Brody, Charlie
Cook, Florence Franchino, Al Kazar
1968- Richard Pfaender, Diane (Wagg) McLaughlin, Michael Kwaschyn
1969- Ron Markland, Karen Kelly (Lacarabba), Kathy Mazzocchi (Meier),
Timothy Colwell, Christine Kwaschyn, Lori Beniamino
1970- Elizabeth (Dunn) DeRosa, Lorraine (Cooper) Peralta, Lillian (Iannuzzi)
Ohlhausen, Dave Adams, Kathy Farnan, David Burt, Ron Sulyma
1971- Albert Genovesi, Mary Ellen Genovesi, Joe Kissick, Scott Sheppard,
Dusty DeStefano, Warren Barnett, Kevin Patterson, Lorraine Marks Pfaender,
Linda (DeRosa) Sulyma, Lina (Wagg) D'Angelo, Agnes (DeRosa) Perry,
DavidShaw, Jeff Paccione, Tony Venezia, James Droesch, Lynne Lombardi,
George Bennett, Bill Hannigan, Neil Platt, Larry Blauvelt, Theresa Wahl
Cook, George Psillos, Amelia Winteroll, Charles Hearon, Lisa Dorais Wissler,
Joseph Esposito, Larry Sussman, Joe Gervasi
1972- Al Heidenfelder, Laura Heidenfelder, Kenny Uhlich, Linda Uhlich,
Anthony Andriello, Diane Andriello, Kenneth Timque, Debbie Gould
Coonerty, Bob Starke, Arnie Hammer, Barbara Flanagan (Markland), Donna
Scala (Mezzacappa), Gloria Matienzo DeStefano), Susan Minichello, Vinny
Luisi, Rev Dennis Carter, Karen Kuntz Quinn. Joanne Phelan Ernst, Sylvia
(Ostroski) Theis, Gary Lewis, Helen Hueppe, Veronica Stein, Ellen
(Hollwedel) Carracino, Pete Gaffney, Bill Roach, Larry Cohen, Ellen Murray,
Dr. Robert Mayfield, Lisa Mayfield, Hilda Crow, Anna Mellillo Sullivan,
Gloria Jackson, Arthur Petrelli, Kerry Schley Roswell
1973- Brad Ernst, Kim Torellas, Gene Lederer, Pete Humann, Kathleen
Klutch Price, Chris Kissick (Khouri), Diane (Allen) Romano, Eddie Pound,
Robert Owen, Marylou Hanifan, Kathleen Farina, Barbara Zahn, Danny Bell,
Teresa (Tester) Carter, Debbie Fischer Dowdell, Jean Way Golisano, Maureen
Morris, Ann (Friedman) Hamilton, Martha Argento Lattanzio, Joe Lattanzio,
Bob Gwiazda, Linda Ruggiero, Claudia Dergin Newton, Mike Dispenza,
Lenny Provenzano
1974- Kevin Induddi, Nancy Rooney, Deborah Brandon, Debbie Skelly
Matschat, Chris Roach, Diane Gould Rogers, Carolyn Massey, John
Liberatos, Jeffery Laundis, Theresa Dunn, Tom Ragazzino, Glenn Pfaeffle,
Jimmy Cooper, Glenn Murphy, Marybeth Murphy Krumenacker, Pat Morris,
Christine (Koslow) Kaufman, Leslie Turner, Jay Lombardi, Rob Noirjean,
Margaret Osbahr Noirjean, Kathy Kimball, Gary Kimball, Danny Knack, Ed
Saueracker, Bill Wayte, Jimmy Normile, Keith Wilson, Susan Greco, Bob
Ozabal, Edward Agins, Ellen Tietjen Thomas, Michael Shalley, Thomas
O'Neill, Joe Leo, Dorothy Leo, Karen McBrier Hunter, Jimmy DeNicola,
Jimmy Dantuono, Richard Lessick
1975- James Flanagan, Phyllis Flanagan, Claudia Laundis, Mark Thomas,
Carol Ann (Saletto) Luisi, Karen Jabowski, Rich Venezia, Mark Basso, Nancy
(Buzzi) Cavallone, Nick Cavallone, Christine Bozzi, Thomas Cahill, Kathy
Way Arning, Kevin O'Brien, Sue (Vacek) Wayte, Tom Garger, Nancy
Winteroll, Marcia Ferruzzi, Susan Gates Maxwell, Chris Sardi O'Donnell,
Janice Alber, Barbara Carlson DeNicola, Kathleen Smart Greene, Maureen
O'Leary O'Connell, Elizabeth Fitzgibbon, Brendan Wallace
1976- Frank Allen, Frank Cerone, John Farina, Clare Marx, Candy Adams,
John McKenna, Colleen Gallagher Buckley
1977- Joan Longo Schweitzer, Tom Campoletano, Bob Venezia, Scott
Lafferty, Donna (Carter) Lafferty, Kathy Allen O'Brien, Donna Benfante,
Colleen (Cavanagh) Sugarman, Anne McKenna, Diane Sheppard, Dolores
Oehler Garger, Lisa Giardiello, Patricia Mezzacappa, Bobby McAuley
1978- Anthony Allen, Joe Longo, Karen Marks Hokdas, Jackie Spitzer
Colassonno, Robert Colassonno, William Spitzer, Leigh Levchenko
1979- William Spritzer, Ursula Spritzer Kuchenbrad, Victoria Tornincaso
Robertazxi, Thomas Cahill, Selina Hildebrandt, Laura Franco Flanagan, Kathi
Pesonenti, Cindy Levchenko Giordano
1980- Thomas McCann
1983- Lisa Brand, Susan Nowak Natalie Wallace, Annette Schrotter
1984- Jamie Schwartz, Ann Seery, Terri Montalto Coburn
1993- Saline Rairie
WE HAVE 243 PEOPLE COMING SO FAR!!
Please let me know via private message if I have misspelled your name or put
you in the wrong year.
We are considering a picnic/outdoor gathering on the following day as well-
details to follow.
Checks should be made out to Nancy Rooney and mailed to PMB 222 117
East Old Country Rd 11801. $50 per person.

Maureen Bensen
LOOKING AWESOME. YOU SHOULD BE GETTING MY CHECK THIS
WEEK.

Christine Weiss-Winberry
So wish I could come! (1975). However health issues are preventing me from
travelling from Va.

Jo Ernst
Great job Di

Carol Ann McVay Reichle

My check is in the mail. Thank you

John Liberatos
What would we do without a special Hicksville girl like you! Ty so much for
your hard work! It is so appreciated!

Then & Now

Dorothy Haggerty Soffel 1960

Roe Marchese Genovese 1961

Marvin Field 1962

Mary Churillo Trees 1963

The Newsletter
Hi all…Thank you again for a wonderful edition of HixNews-August 2022. I
like how you have pictures of each school in the beginning. I went to Old
Country Road School for 5th Grade. It was right behind my house. They had
bike safety at the school. The way the parking lot was set I used to race my
bike around it like a race car track. Thanks again for all you do with the
monthly HixNews.

Bill Canham 1961

p.s. Old Country Road School 5th grade 1955

Thanks, Bill. We don't get many people sending notes about enjoying the
newsletter. We don't get notes about anything. Do you have names for those
pictured? Hope you are well. I had Covid in June and it was pretty bad. I'm
okay now. Stay safe.

Buffalo Bob

Videos On the Internet

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orchestra/
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1950’s Life In Aamerica

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Old Actors & Actresses over 90

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Vietnam Memorial at the

Middle School
I am so very proud and so disappointed at the same time. I live in Illinois
and would have been so pleased and honored to have attended the
dedication ceremony of the Vietnam Memorial at the Middle School,
HAD I BEEN INFORMED OF IT!
I never heard a whisper about this Memorial Service. Why? Why was
this kept such a secret? I am one of those who donated to this wonderful
idea that honors those who served in the military during the Vietnam
Era. Please, please, someone tell me why those who donated to this
wonderful idea were not informed of the date of dedication. It hurts that
we were ignored

Cheryl Proffe Davis 1962

If you're talking about the dedication of the Vietnam Memorial, there were
numerous announcements in HixNews of the memorial and the dedication
going back to January of 2022. It wasn't a secret. The Memorial committee
was trying to coordinate with town officials about having the dedication in
concert with the annual Memorial Day parade. Bill Walden was awaiting
word from the superintendent of schools on a date for the Memorial
Dedication Ceremony, along with any need for a permit and/or insurance to
hold it.
When the date was finalized, Joe said, "This came together quickly and while
we had promised to provide more than one week's notice to those Alumni
wishing to attend the ceremony, we trust you can all understand that after a
pandemic forced a 2 1/2 year wait, since the Memorial's construction, we
chose to take advantage of the opportunity and timing to complete the
Memorial's Dedication at this time.
Buffalo Bob

I see. Thank you for your response. I am still deeply disappointed I wasn’t
able to attend due to lack of knowledge. I’ll be coming down this October to
do a private visit. Thanks to all who arranged the memorial and paid for it to
make it a reality and God bless those and their families for their ultimate
sacrifices
Thank you for answering my query.
Sherrie

Hi Sherrie…Sorry for not getting to this earlier, but we're visiting Kelly and
family in Denver, as I think I told you in an email last week.
Yours, is the 2nd "disappointed" response I've read on the Dedication
Ceremony. Fortunately, the other responses were all very favorable. The
other disappointed response was for the short notice we provided and was
from a former Marine who lives in South Carolina and said he would have
attended if he had known sooner.
In your case, I'm sure, with all the health issues you've been going through,
you didn't catch up with my email that Bob Casale sent out to all HixNews
readers a week or so before Memorial Day, but hope you have by now. If not,
I'll be glad to share it with you.
That email and my home page posts on HixNews' June 1 and July 1 issues,
explain the opportunity we were provided by, Hicksville's American Legion
Post and Fire Departments, this year's Memorial Day Parade leaders, to hold
the ceremony at the end of parade ceremonies at the Memorial Gardens. You
can easily access those issues now, by choosing the "last month's issue of
HixNews" tab, shown on the current issue's home page heading.
With all the pandemic delays we experienced, Bill Walden, Jay Tranchina and
me, the 3 most active members of our Vietnam Memorial Committee, decided
to take advantage of this opportunity, even with the short notice we were
given and hence, had to provide to all HixNews readers. That's why Bob
agreed to send out my email about a week before Memorial Day.
Should you have more questions, just give me a call, or let me know by email.
All the best,
Joe
I see. Thank you for your response. I am still deeply disappointed I couldn’t
attend due to lack of knowledge. I’ll be visiting Hicksville this October and
will make a private visit to the Middle School to see the Vietnam Memorial
and the others honoring veterans of foreign wars.
Thanks to all who arranged the memorial and paid for it to make it a reality
and God bless those and their families for their ultimate sacrifices
Thank you for answering my query.
Sherrie

Photo below taken in 2015 before the memorial was completed

Bill Walden in front of the Memorial on Veterans Day 11/11/19

Bill showing the Memorial after2019 Veterans Day ceremonies to state,

county & local dignitaries that were present. From left to right, with Bill, are
NY State Senator Jim Gaughran, Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe
Salandino & Nassau County Legislator Arnold Drucker.