Hicksville High School Newsletter

Hicksville, New York

August 2022
Around Hicksville
Make sure to visit Honoring our Veterans that can be accessed by clicking
on that title in the menu at top of the Home Page.
The Vietnam Era memorial was dedicated at the conclusion of the Memorial
Day Parade at the Middle School. Read what was the dedication speech given
by Tommy Sullivan.

Cheryl Gries Brown, class of 1972 is at Hicksville Sweet Shop.

Hicksville, NY
June 29, 2022
Here are the specials at the Sweet Shop just in case you’re in Hicksville today.
Enjoy…. don’t forget to get their homemade ice cream for dessert.
Sandra Rinando 1965
Can't wait to have a Sweet Shop breakfast next week!!!! WooHoo back in the
Ville !!

Lynne Lombardi 1971

I was in there the other day. I wished I had asked what someone was eating.
It’s clearly chicken over rice, but it looked like Turkey Delight on Buttered
Rice from Hicksville schools.

Ginny Grams Piccirilli 1973

I’ll take the Gyro over Greek salad, please.
Nancy Lauro Fariello 1972
I’ll take the Roast Beef Mozzarella on garlic hero. Oh and rice pudding for
dessert. Yummy!

Theresa Mezzacappa Alfo 1973

Had lunch there yesterday with friends. It was very good.

Janet Bardenhagen Keegan 1980

Like how the colors are orange and black.

Maureen Yorke 1976

Thanks for sharing this pic of our beloved Sweet Shop & the “positive vibes”
it has brought to my day Cheryl!

Elizabeth “Liz” Manieri 1983

The Sweet Shoppe makes me think of Buzzy Assante.

Editor Note…Buzzy died several months ago. “RIP”

Deborah Wiesenberg Pardee 1974

Oh my goodness! The menu looks amazing. We don't get rice pudding here as
I'm sure you get it there. It's good but nothing like Hicksville! I pray one day
I'll be able to get back there and look at all the places where we used to be
hang out. Thanks for sharing. God bless

April Maser 1983

I lived in the “Sweet Shop”. Always stop there when we're in NY. Always
delicious. Great Hicksville, Gem of a place.

Arlene Grace
Back in the ‘70s, my new husband had gone to the SS for breakfast. He
ordered hash and eggs. The cook couldn't get the hash out of the can, so he
opened a slit on the bottom and proceeded to blow the hash out of the can. I
thought my husband would explode telling me that story.

Kathleen Quinn Gorlitz

1 meatball parm, please.
Thank You!

Philip LaNasa
My daughter loves their spinach on a pita
Joe Kissick
We stopped in when we were up there 2 weeks ago.

Darlene Coffey
I will be there next week.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication

of #eaglescout Rohan Manjrekar, the parklet at Glenbrook Road and
Boulevard Drive in Hicksville, New York has a new look! Rohan, also of
Hicksville, refurbished the entire basketball court, built four wooden benches,
repainted the basketball hoop backboards and rims, and installed new nets.
We are so proud of your tremendous achievement.
Cheryl Gries Brown
Tom Reynolds 1981
The Secret Park......We used to play tackle nerf football in the patch of grass next to the B ball court.
Great memories

Gayl Board-Rein
Wow, I grew up on Boulevard Drive and played there all the time. How nice it's being kept up.

Laura Boyko McGowan

Fantastic!! Well done. Congratulations
and many thanks!!!

Monica McMahon
Wow! Impressive! Congrats and this Hicksville alum thanks you

Charles Hearon
Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts
of America. Since its inception in 1911, only four percent of Scouts have earned this rank after a
lengthy review process. The Eagle Scout rank has been earned by over 2.5 million youth.
Congratulations Tohan Manjrekar

Ellen Baldwin Mackey

Great job Rohan! As the mother of two Eagle Scouts I know how much time and planning goes into
making it to Eagle. Thank you for making the community a better place for kids (and adults) enjoy!!
Congratulations!

Kathy Heilig Jacovina

Congratulations!
Thanks so much! Going to take a walk over there tomorrow and take a look.

Chrissie Lee Verskry

That’s why you never say, “I was an Eagle Scout.” You always say, “I am an Eagle Scout.”
The tense makes sense. Earning the BSA’s top honor makes you a marked man for the rest of your life.
The title doesn’t go away when you turn 18. If anything, its significance strengthens.
Awesome Accomplishment Rohan

Hicksville Water District

Holds Awards Ceremony for
Poster Contest Winners
Hicksville Holds
Memorial Day Parade
Moving up to Middle School
Town Announces winners of
Bike Safety Poster Contest
Many Hicksville Students
Make Adelphi Dean's List
The local university recognized students for their outstanding achievement in
the Spring 2022 semester.

Alex Costello, Patch Staff

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Adelphi University recognized many local students
who were named to the Spring 2022 Dean's List.

GARDEN CITY, NY — Adelphi University recently released its list of

students who made the Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester.
The Dean's List includes full-time students registered for 12 or more
credits who have completed at least 9 graded credits and achieved a GPA of
3.5 or above for the semester.

Congratulations to the following students from Hicksville:

Emily Alfonso Nicole Carcach Cristina Cava Parmveer Cherra

Kate Cimino Alberto Cruz Nicholas Diano Erica Farsang

Graziella Flynn Steven Gareau Alexandria Giresi Emma Greenfield

Niko Ianniello Hina Iftikhar Avneet Kaur Harmandeep Kaur

Manjot Kaur Tiffany Kong Katie McDevitt Prem Rajesh

Julia Parlewicz Aayushi Patel Emiley Paul Jessica Rotondi

Kelly Ryan Gursimran Singh Anthony Squillacioti Jessica Tarone

Sarah Trudel Bhargawi Vutukuri Gurseerat Walia Andrew Weiss

Hicksville Students Graduate from Adelphi

University
It was the first time since the pandemic the school was able to graduate all its
students together.

Costello, Patch Staff

Thursday, Jul 21, 2022

Adelphi University awarded more than 1,700 degrees at its commencement

ceremony in May. (Claudio Papapietro/Adelphi University)
GARDEN CITY, NY — Adelphi University held its 126th commencement
ceremonies to recognize graduates on May 23 at Nassau Veterans Memorial
Coliseum and awarded more than 1,700 undergraduate and graduate degrees.
"These degrees today seem different, more memorable," Adelphi President
Christine M. Riordan, PhD, told the graduating class. "Our students' journeys
have been full of plenty of challenges over the last couple of years — this
class has been through a lot, but they've also done a lot. Your strength and
determination has been admirable."
The May commencement was the first time in two years that the school was
able to award degrees to its entire graduating class at once.
Among those getting degrees were the following students from Hicksville:
Emily Alfonso, majoring in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum
Laude, Departmental Honors and Psi Chi (Psychology Honorary)
Avneet Kaur, majoring in Management, Bachelor of Business Administration
Andrew Weiss, majoring in Theatre Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Cum Laude
and other honors including Alpha Psi Omega Theatre Honorary and the
Performing Arts Senior Award
Katie McDevitt, majoring in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science, Magna
Cum Laude
John Moyer, majoring in Nursing, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
Zalak Shah, majoring in Nursing, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
Aayushi Patel, majoring in Biology, Bachelor of Science, Cum Laude
Daya Gyawali, majoring in Nursing, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude
and with School Honors
Gurkirat Singh, majoring in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science
Erica Farsang, majoring in Nursing, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum Laude
and with School Honors
Bhargawi Vutukuri, majoring in Biology, Bachelor of Science, Magna Cum
Laude
Emma Greenfield, majoring in Social Work, Bachelor of Social Work, Cum
Laude
Hicksville Student's Art Wins National
Competition
Lily Wagner's piece placed first in the 2022 Congressional Arts
competition, and will be displayed at the Capitol.

Lily Wagner’s first-place artwork in this year’s Artistic Discovery

competition sponsored through the Congressional Institute. (Hicksville
School District)

HICKSVILLE, NY — Hicksville art student Lily Wagner was recently named

a Congressional Arts winner and received first-place recognition in the
nationwide competition organized through the Congressional Institute.
Additionally, Hicksville students Elizabeth Benitez, Amber Corbett and
Linda Chen each submitted pieces in this year's Artistic Discovery
competition.
Since the Artistic Discovery competition began in 1982, more than 650,000
high school students have participated in the visual art competition
through the Congressional Institute. Open only to high school students, the
goal is to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each
congressional district.
Students submit entries to their representative's office, and panels of
district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in
their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, DC. The
winning works are displayed for one year in the Cannon Tunnel, which
connects the U.S. Capitol to the Cannon House Office Building.

Around Long Island

Center Island Beach
Thanks to Cheryl Gries Brown for the above photos

Around Oyster Bay

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Around The School

Birthdays & Anniversaries
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
John Fyfe 1954

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

Loretta Lorenzo Seibert 1956

Hi…I am Dorothea Hoffmann Salzberg class of 1957. My husband, Fred

and I will be celebrating our 61st wedding anniversary on September 3, 2022.
Thank you,

Dorothea Hoffmann Salzberg 1957

We, Paul, and I celebrated our 57th Anniversary on July 3rd at our house
& July 4th at our daughter & son-in-law's house. It's a blessing to be with
family & friends to share memories and good times.
Rosa Szendy Patterson 1961

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

Annlynn Brough Stougaard 1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was
much appreciated.
Mary Ann Vallina Smith 1961

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

Adele Herrmann Ziegler and John Ziegler 1963

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

Darilyn Stahl and Dennis Listort 1964

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

Vincent Piacenti 1965

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

Nancy Alfano O'Geary Smith 1966

Dear Bob…Thank you for the beautiful birthday card. Your wishes were truly
appreciated. Most of all, know how much I enjoy reading the newsletter each
month. Your efforts keep alive the wonderful 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 us. It was much appreciated.

Warren Alfano & Judy Pugliese Alfano 1970

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

Joe Blane & Maryann Uebel Blane 1973

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

Thank you for the anniversary card! It is very much appreciated. Thanks also
for all you do with the newsletter.
Steve LoMonaco & Christine Shea LoMonaco 1981

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

Maria Gargano DiPasquale 1983

Flashback
You dreaded going to the Hicksville Library to do a report. I remember as a
Senior doing a report / presentation in front of the class on Brave New World
in Vetrano’s class when I didn’t read the book. I just made up this story and
when I paused someone else would mention something and I would add it to
the story. Kids were laughing either from my audacity or how funny the story
was. Back in 1975, no kidding, Vetrano gave me a “C”. Do you have a funny
story from class?
John Polli

Janet Knapp
We had a particularly rowdy English class my junior (or maybe sophomore)
year at Clarke. And our teacher, Mrs. Fronefield, was kind of like June
Cleaver (only not as cool). For some reason she thought it would be a good
idea for us to read Great Expectations aloud as a class. There was so much
cutting up and distraction in that class it took us 5 months to get through it.
By the end of the book, we couldn’t remember her name and half the class
was calling her “Miss Havisham” (a character from the book.)
My brother graduated in 1975... Rick Morse (shown above). I loved the
Hicksville Library!

Deborah Morse-Ackley Holy Trinity 1972

Chuck Karish 1966

I loved sitting in the smooth wood chairs in the library. The paper I did for
Mr. Vetrano was based on current events, the war in Laos, mostly from
newspapers. He gave me a good grade and said it could have been better if I'd
put in more of my own conclusions. Knowing how different my political
leanings were from his, I'm not so sure that would have helped.

Lorraine Jurgens Pioszak, Our Lady of Mercy, Syosset 1973

I loved going to the public library. My local library now is so poor in
comparison

Lynne Lombardi 1971

I had Mr. Vetrano three time. First was 8th grade history in junior high and
then he moved to HHS. World History in 10h and World Problems for one
semester in 12th
Martin Brandfon 1967
A great way to meet your girlfriend until your parents found out…

Hicksville High School Class Of 1967

 Board Meetings
Wednesday, August 17 at 7:30 PM
Board meeting information may be found here.

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS
Registration begins on Monday, August 1, 2022, at 9:00 am unless
 otherwise noted.

Check our EventKeeper for more information!

Please register your child for programs according to age and grade
they are going into in September. If the wrong age/grade is given, we
will need to delete the registration.
Thank you!

End of Summer Reading Program

Thursday, August 11 at 7:00 PM
Camp Ocean
Welcome to Camp Ocean, little guppies!
Mr. Sharky, your snaggle-toothed camp counselor, has planned a fish-
fact-filled voyage to the bottom of the sea. Learn the ropes: how to puff
like a puffer fish, flop like a flounder and fence with a swordfish. You’ll
search for buried treasure and dive into the mysteries of the ocean, and
you might even earn a badge or two. All hands-on deck as we get
underway for a summer of fun!
Join us to celebrate the end of Summer Reading and take a treat!
All ages!

Prizes will be drawn at the end of our Summer Reading

Program.
Thank you to our summer reading partners!
 Adventure Park
Bagel Boss
Bustos Karate
Calda Pizzeria
Champion Martial Arts
Chick-fil-a
Chipotle
Dave & Busters
Karate Academy

Beach Bonanza Storytime

Monday, August 1 at 10:30 AM
Quit squidding around! Come listen to some stories,
sing some songs, play a simple game, and make a
beach craft.
Ages Birth - 6 years with a parent/caregiver.

Baby Start
Tuesdays, August 9, 16 & 23 at 9:45 AM
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!
Ages Birth - 17 months with a caregiver.
*By registering for one session, you will be
 registered for all sessions. *

Tots Morning Out Tots Nite Out

Tuesdays, August 9, Tuesday, August 16 at
16 & 23 at 10:30 AM 7:00 PM

Come start your Come end your day

morning with A Time with A Time for Kids,
for Kids, Inc. for a fun Inc. for a fun and fast-
and fast-paced paced preschool
preschool readiness readiness
program! Activities program! Activities
include music, include music,
movement, fine and movement, fine and
gross motor gross motor
development, and development, and
storytelling! There will storytelling!
also be a themed craft
each week! Ages 18 months – 5
Ages 18 months – 5 years (not in
years (not in kindergarten) with a
kindergarten) with a caregiver.
caregiver.
*By registering for one
session, you will be
registered for all
sessions. *

BabyJam
Tuesday, August 2 at 7:00 PM
Friday, August 12 at 10:30 AM
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.

Chalk the Walk- Family Program

Saturday, August 13 at 10:00 AM
Help us make the library sidewalk colorful! Bring your creativity
and imagination, we'll provide the chalk. Each family will get a
square of the sidewalk to decorate.
Family Program - All ages welcome, you must be accompanied by a
child to attend.
*Weather permitting

Jump for Joy

Saturday, August 6 at 10:30 AM
Wednesday, August 10 at 7:00 PM
Wednesday, August 24 at 10:30 AM
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. *

Fish Tales
Wednesday, August 3 at 7:00 PM
Join the Long Island Children's Museum in learning about
fish habits and their habitats, the maritime industry on Long
Island and comparative anatomy by studying an actual fish
dissection up close--including a taste sample after our
instructor cooks it!
Grades K - 5 in September.

Escape from Adventure Island

Tuesday, August 9 at 7:00 PM
Children will play an Island Escape Adventure game,
where they have to build a sailboat out of LEGOs and
experiment whether their boat can move in water and how
many people they can save off the Island!
Grades K - 5 in September.

Virtual Drawing: Walrus

Saturday, August 20 at 9:30 AM
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.

Little Shop Improv

Saturday, August 20 at 10:30 AM
Learn and practice your improv skills while playing fun
and interactive games.
Grades 3 - 5 in September.

Family Bingo
Tuesday, August 23 at 6:00 PM
Come to the library to relax and have fun playing bingo
with other families for prizes! Family Program - All ages
welcome, you must be accompanied by a child to attend.

How to Code a Sandcastle

Tuesday, August 30 at 7:00 PM
All summer, Pearl has been trying to build the perfect
sandcastle, but out-of-control frisbees and mischievous
puppies keep getting in the way! Pearl and her robot friend,
Pascal, have one last chance, and this time, they’re going to
use code to get the job done! Using fundamental computer
coding concepts like sequences and loops, Pearl and Pascal
are able to break down their sandcastle problem into small,
manageable steps. This lively and fun Program not only
introduces kids to computer coding concepts, but the
children will be able to code their very own robot to follow
specific coding instructions!
Grades K - 5 in September.

Take & Make Craft: Octopus

Monday, August 1 at 9:00 AM
Make your own Octopus canvas! All materials included!
Registration begins Monday, August 1. Grades K – 5 in
September.

Take & Make Treats: Candy Fish

Monday, August 1 at 9:00 AM
Make your own Candy Fish treats! All materials
included!
Registration begins Monday, August 1. Grades K – 5 in
September.

Take & Make Craft: Wooden Whale

Monday, August 8 at 9:00 AM
Make your own Wooden Whale! All materials
included!
Registration begins Monday, August 8. Grades K – 5 in
September.

Take & Make Chocolate: SmashBox

Monday, August 15 at 9:00 AM
Dip and decorate! All materials included!
Registration begins Monday, August 15. Grades K – 5 in
September.

Take & Make Craft: Paint Chip Calendar

Monday, August 22 at 9:00 AM
Make your own Paint Chip Calendar! All materials
included!
Registration begins Monday, August 22. Grades K – 5
in September.

Take & Make Craft: Paint Chip Calendar

Monday, August 22 at 9:00 AM
Make your own Paint Chip Calendar! All materials
included!
Registration begins Monday, August 22. Grades K – 5 in
September.

Take & Make Craft: Ocean Life Water Globe

Monday, August 29 at 9:00 AM
Make your own Ocean Life Water Globe! All materials
included!
Registration begins Monday, August 29. Grades K – 5 in
September.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAMS

Hula Hoop Class Register
Wednesdays, July 27, and
August 3 at 5:30 PM  
Learn how to hula hoop, do
tricks, and play games with
Jeannie! Open to all ages!

Improv Class Register

Saturday, August 20 at 1:00 PM

Little Shop of Improv is a fun

interactive program for
teens seeking to learn acting basics
by playing improvisation games!
This program is a great way to get
out of your comfort zone by
learning what improv is while enhancing skills such as
listening, creativity, self-confidence, public speaking, risk
taking and making new friends! Hosted by Tara Burns,
a college graduate of Molloy College who has
a background in theatre including 10 years of experience
teaching classes as a theatre camp counselor. Some of the
shows Tara has starred in during her college career
include Catch Me If You Can, Footloose and Shrek the
Musical. All are welcome in our open, judgment-free
zone!
 ADULT PROGRAMS
Monday Movies - In-Person
Join us every Monday at 1:30 PM for free
movie screenings.
Monday, August 1: Aquaman, Rated PG-
13
Monday, August 8: Moby Dick, Not
Rated
Monday, August 15: Batman, Rated PG-13
Monday, August 22: No Time to Die, Rated PG-13
Monday, August 29: Eternals, Rated PG-13
 
Hula Hoop Class - In-Person
Wednesday, August 3 at 5:30 PM
Learn how to hula hoop, do tricks and play
games with Jeannie! Open to all ages! Register
here.

Lighthouse Trivia - Virtual

Thursday, August 4 at 3:00 PM
Librarian Debbie De Louise will present an online Zoom
program on Lighthouse Trivia. Participants will earn a
ticket toward the adult summer reading program and may
also win small prizes. Register here.

Shipwrecks in Stone - In Person

Thursday, August 4 at 7:00 PM
Do you ever wish you could explore and experience the
great shipwrecks of the past without getting your feet wet?
Join Librarian James Janis as he takes you on a unique
voyage to shipwrecks both famous and obscure that anyone
can do…provided they have walking shoes and suntan
lotion. Register here.

Yoga & Meditation - In-Person

Mondays, August 8 & 15 at 7:30 PM
Join this special summer in-person yoga and meditation
class with Amanda Nieto. Register here.

Defensive Driving - In Person

Saturday, August 27 from 10:00
AM - 4:00 PM
The Defensive Driving accident
prevention course with Empire
Safety Council is a Point &
Insurance Reduction Program (PIRP) approved by the New
York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Registration is ongoing in-person at the Circulation Desk.
Class size is limited. Payment must be made at the time of
registration.
The check or money order is made payable to Empire
Safety Council. No cash. You may sign up for yourself and
one other person. Individual checks must be written for
each person. Fee: $30.00
Virtual Tai Chi
Mondays, July 11 - August 29 at 9:30 AM
Tai Chi is a moving meditation, a flowing dance, a system
of self-healing and self-defense. Practicing this ancient
Chinese art form regularly brings many benefits to our
physical, mental, and emotional well-being. The use of
slow, fluid, and gentle movements with coordinated breath,
will increase stamina, strengthen the immune system, tone
muscles, improve coordination and slow down the aging
process. People of all ages will benefit from this wonderful
modality so please join Linda Cafiero for this free virtual
event. Register here.

Virtual Yoga
Tuesdays, July 5 - August 30 at 5:30 PM
Yoga with Joe Cilmi 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.
Virtual Barre Fitness
Mondays, June 11 - August 27 at 9:30 AM
Barre fitness Is 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. Equipment needed – 2-to-3-pound weights, a chair,
and a mat. Stefanie Perretta leads this class. Register
here.

Virtual Dance Fitness

Mondays, June 6 - August 29 at 6:15 PM
Join Stefanie Perretta for a dance fitness class. Dance
fitness is an hour of high intensity, entertaining and fun
cardio that incorporates easy to follow repetitive
movements that combine different genres of music. This
class is for those who love to dance. All levels are
welcome and encouraged to move at their own pace.
Register here.

Virtual Simply Stronger

Thursdays, August 4, 11 & 18 at 11:00 AM
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.
 
In The News
Nassau Housing Prices Skyrocket To New
Record Highs
Housing prices on Long Island keep climbing and setting new
record highs, boxing out many people from purchasing homes.

Alex Costello, Patch Staff

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Home prices on Long Island continue to climb and set new record
highs. The median price in Nassau jumped more than $30,000 in
one month. (Patch Graphic)

LONG ISLAND, NY — Housing prices on Long Island once again hit new
record highs, with the median sales price in Nassau County skyrocketing
more than $30,000 in a month.
The pandemic set off a flurry of home buying, with prices climbing month
over month. Previous records were set last July, but Suffolk County broke
that record in April. In May, both Nassau and Suffolk counties set new
record highs.
Now, according to data from OneKey Multiple Listing Service, those records
have been broken yet again. The median sales price in Suffolk County in
June was $560,000 — up from the previous record of $555,000 the month
before. It's also a 10.8 percent increase over the same month last year.

In Nassau, the median sales price rocketed from $689,444 in May to a

whopping $720,000 in June, an increase of $30,556. That's an 11.8 percent
increase from the same time last year.

One reason for the steep increase in prices is a steep decrease in inventory.
In Suffolk, there were 1,547 homes sold last month, down 9.3 percent from
the same time a year ago. And in Nassau, there were 1,261 sales, which is a
14.5 percent drop from 2021.

Real estate is one of the few areas that hasn't been suffering since the
pandemic lockdowns ended in the spring of 2020. It set off a flurry of
buying across the Island. And with limited inventory, prices soared and
have led to many bidding wars. Buyers with money are paying above asking
price, boxing many people out of being able to purchase homes.

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A new book by a former

student, Henry Landau 1960
Dear Friends…As you may already know, my book

The Misadventures of a Cross-America Kayaker will be published this

September. My publisher has posted a cover poll on their website with two
possible cover options. They (and I) would like to know which cover you
prefer. So if you have a moment, please go
to https://www.koehlerbooks.com/cover-polls/32839/ and cast your vote. I
truly appreciate your participation. It should be quick and painless.
To read more about "Misadventures" go to www.hlandau.com.
Thank you,

Henry “Hank” Landau

Town Razes Unoccupied Home

Long Legal Battle ends in

Demolition of Hicksville site
Geoffrey Is Back: Toys 'R' Us Will Reopen In All
NY Macy's Stores
You'll be able to take a selfie with the famous giraffe in any of NY's 33
Macy's stores by the time the holiday shopping season is here.

Jeff Edwards, Patch Staff

Wednesday, July 20, 2022NEW YORK — Geoffrey the Giraffe will be perched
on a bench inside every Macy's in the U.S, including the 33 locations in New
York. Macy's announced on Monday that they will be expanding their
partnership with WHP Global to bring the Toys 'R' Us brand to "every
Macy's store in America" this holiday season.
The Macy's Toys "R" Us shops will begin opening later this month
through October 15, according to the announcement.
To see the list of all 33 Macy's locations in New York, go here.
The in-store shops will range from 1,000 square feet - 10,000 square feet
in "flagship" locations in Atlanta, Chicago, Honolulu, Houston, Los
Angeles, Miami, New York and San Francisco. The footprints of some of
these stores may increase by an additional 500 - 3,000 square feet during
the holiday season in order to offer "an even wider assortment of
products."

Jay Weber 1970

Marci and I are on a road trip and today we visited Hicksville - Hicksville,
OHIO. Thought the NY Hicksvillians might like to see what the sister "city"
looks like. We found it hiding amid miles and miles of corn and soy. Here
are a few pics.
Water Tower in Hicksville, Ohio
Water Tower in Hicksville, New York near the Diocesan high school
Hicksville High School in Ohio
Hicksville High New York
Hicksville pharmacy in Ohio
Smith Pharmacy Hicksville New York
Stores and street view Hicksville, Ohio
Another street view in Ohio
Stores and street view, Hicksville, New York
Hicksville Bank, Hicksville Ohio
Capital One Bank, Old Country Road, Hicksville, New York
Post Office, Hicksville, Ohio
Post Office Hicksville, New York
Hicksville Fire Department, Hicksville, Ohio
Hicksville Fire Department, Hicksville, New York

Monthly Quiz
Quiz: What Do You Know About USA
Geography?
By Anthony Beres

There are 50 states that make up the United States of

America. Taken collectively, these 50 states stretch over an
area of roughly 3,531,905 square miles. They range in size
from a little over 1,000 square miles to more than 665,000
square miles.

Within that range, there is a bewildering variety of

geographies and climates – from scorching deserts to
tropical rainforests to freezing tundra to paradise islands. On
top of the natural features, there’s a rich collection of
historical and contemporary landmarks dotting the country.
There is so much to know that it quickly becomes
overwhelming. However, one of the best ways to find out
what you do know and what you need to know is by taking a
quiz.

1 - Over which river was the Hoover Dam built?

Mississippi River, Snake River, Colorado River, Ohio River
2 -In which state is the Indianapolis 500 held?
New York, Indiana, Texas, California

3 - Which American urban center is known as the

"Windy City"?
NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, St. Louis

4 - New York City is sometimes referred to as the

Big _____?
Orange, Pear, Apple, Melon

5 - Where is the glorious Mount Rushmore

located?
South Dakota, North Dakota, Montana, Nebraska

6 - Which is the smallest state of all?

Rhode Island, Colorado, Hawaii, Alaska

7 - What 2,320-mile-long river begins in Minnesota

and ends in Louisiana?
Mississippi River, Colorado River, Missouri River, Snake River

8 - Which state in the USA is called "The First

State"?
Ohio, Delaware, California, New York

Which state was the last to be admitted to the

Union?
New South California, Utah, Hawaii, Alaska

Which state has the highest peak in the U.S.?

British Columbia, Alaska, Colorado, California
Answers are at the bottom of this newsletter

New Readers
Hi! I would like to be put on your master mailing list to get the monthly
newsletter (HixNews). Thank you.

Lynn Blaauboer Olcott 1970

Passages
Please add
James A. Geiseking Jr., class of 1965 to the In Memoriam list. I do not
have a date, but it was around 2012. I had no idea that this newsletter
existed. I was looking up the status of the Vietnam Memorial and found
HixNews. Do I just have to google each month, or do you send out Emails
when the issue is posted?
FYI, I was born in Hicksville, son on Rita Ofenloch Schlosser, Class of
1927. Rita was the daughter of Joseph A. Ofenloch, born 1887 in
Hicksville.

Joe Schlosser Class 1965

Bob…With sadness and regret I advise of the passing of my cousin

Art Lembke, in Annapolis, MD. Art graduated with the class of 1949. He
lived his whole childhood in Hicksville until joining the Navy in 1950. He
married Dorothea Kolb in 1952. Art and Dorothea returned to Long Island
after his 1953 discharge, but his occupation led him to Florida and Bowie,
MD as the Curtis Bay, MD Coast Card Station employed him using skills that
he learned in the Navy.
Art had found memories of growing up that he called "the Hamlet of
Hicksville," which was certainly true prior to 1950 for Hicksville was to
explode during our time in the '50s and '60s (my and Eileen's time) and the
rural nature often contrasted the Hicksville of my memory.
Art was a man of faith, who read the bible daily and continued to maintain
contact with the church of youth, Trinity Lutheran on Nicholai Street. He
appreciated and followed the Hicksville Newsletter and spoke often of you
Bob and the work you do to maintain it.
Sincerely

birth
Austin "Buddy" Bowles 1961
PS: Bob, I hope this is the proper way to notify you and the newsletter to have
Art added to the In Memoriam. I also added that Eileen and I second Art's
appreciation and all your arduous work as well as those who assist you in
publishing the newsletter each month.

Reunions
Diane Allen Romano 1973
Hi everyone! July 19th and 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!

The Newsletter
This wasn't that short - you are amazing despite Covid putting this out. I hope
by the time you get this you are well past the worst. Thanks for all you do to
keep us, your classmates, connected.

Pat Appelman Levitin 1962

Hi Bob…Just read the latest Hix Newsletter. Sorry to hear you were hit with
Covid. Been there and done that. Hope you have recovered at this point. Just
wanted to wish you well and once again tell you how much I enjoy reading
the newsletter every month. It is nice to reminisce about those days after all
these years.
Arnie Fox 1964

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World War II
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My Beautiful America
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Nuclear Powered Sky Hotel

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Vietnam Memorial at the

Junior High School (Middle School)
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.

Answers To the Monthly Quiz

1 - The Colorado River…

2 - Indiana
3 -Chicago
4 - Apple
5 -South Dakota
6 -Rhode Island
7 -Mississippi River
8 -Delaware
9 -Hawaii
10 -Alaska