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Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury Gardens
by Susan Schuler Nolan, Class of 1977Old Westbury Gardens, by Spring, is by far the most unpredictable season for gardens. It’s hard to say what a “typical” spring even looks like anymore here on Long Island.
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We All Scream for Ice Cream
We All Scream for Ice Cream
by Stefanie Cedar Shames, Class of 1977There was just ice cream in the days before, soy, oat, and lactose-free. The Carvel on Jerusalem Avenue was always a favorite! Whenever my sister and I were in the car with my father, we would "hijack" him to stop at Carvel, and he always took us there because he loved it, too! I always liked the chocolate cone with chocolate sprinkles! This is the same Carvel that was damaged during the Hicksville tornado of 1976 where classmates were injured.
In addition to Carvel, we had Baskin Robbins' 31 Flavors on Hicksville Road. Even though I loved Rocky Road ice cream, I didn't like it enough to go out in cold weather. My father and sister would go out in all kinds of weather, including blizzards, to get ice cream at Baskin Robbins.
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Etcetera for April 2025
Etcetera for April 2025
Editor's Note: In the February 2025 issue of HixNews, we ran a story about Walt Staehle, Class of 1972, who needs a kidney, hoping to help get the word out. If you click the link to the article, you can find the contact information if you know someone who can help Walt. We received this update from his classmate:
Hi editor!
I’m just checking in about the article I submitted a few months ago.
It’s the “Walt Needs a Kidney” story in “Misc Articles”
He’s still waiting. He’s in an assisted living facility currently, fighting his numerous health issues. He’s still upbeat, hoping for a miracle. It all comes down to a kidney. That would enable him to go home again, and help his faithful wife Loran with preparing for their retirement move. He’s the kind of guy who gave back his whole life, and will continue to do so for as long as he’s able.
Thanks for reading his story.
Kurt Spielmann
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