Flashback
to August of 2007
A wonderful issue!! Thanks so much for all the work you do.
Two quick questions: does HixNews have a PayPal account? If so,
I'd be glad to send in a donation for your hard work. Also, my family
lived at
199 Seventh Street
, just off
Division Avenue
, in Hicksville, a stone's throw from the High School and
Administration
Building
. Is there any possibility of seeing what the old homestead looks like
now? I was heartbroken to hear the next owners took down the beautiful big
old oak tree on our front lawn... that beautiful tree shaded my bedroom window
for years and made looking at full moons through the branches a magical
experience!
My mother, Stella, who will be 87 in December, would love to see it I'm sure,
as well as my brother
Jim Thompson, Class of '61.
Oh, and my husband and I will celebrate our 27th wedding
anniversary on July 12.
Pat (Thompson) and Richard Dumas, 7/12/80, Red Lion, PA.
Many, many thanks!
Pat 1975
Editor
Note...Unfortunately, Stella passed away earlier this year.
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Flashback
to March of 2008
Hello.
Great newsletter. Thank you.
Attached is a picture of new EMT paramedics for for our
Hicksville
volunteer fire department. I attended the ceremony.
Even
though I have never moved from
Hicksville
your paper is still a lot fun to read. I, of course, still run into a lot of
people from
Hicksville
. What I hate to see is guards at the front of the school, where we played hand
ball before going in. I took great pleasure in swearing in Chief Lang. I lived
on
Georgia Street
then moved to
Fireplace Lane
.
Commissioner Charles Hearon, 1971
In the middle is Fire Commissioner Charles Hearon Class of '71
EMT-paramedics are John Flynn right and left Kevin Keyer
Thanks to both.
Hicksville
Fire Engines.
Station #2
Station two is on
Briggs street
. This is the one that is scheduled to be knocked down this June 08 and rebuilt
to hold bigger trucks and more room for the firemen. It is to take about a year
to build.
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Flashback to September of 2005
Editor Linda (Piccerelli) Hayden '61 writes to Frank Scarangella
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Dear Frank - The story
you wrote in last months HixNews brought back so many happy memories. I remember
Miss Farley, and you were right, "she seemed to be everywhere." Also,
you're right about how wonderful it was there - and then. I graduated in 1960,
and have many of the same opinions as you.
Do you remember "Duck & Cover?" Somehow that didn't scar us and we
didn't need a team of psychological counselors. Does that mean we're all
nuts? I also played Cowboys & Indians with a cap gun circa Hopalong Cassidy.
Somehow I've never shot anyone driving by or killed a schoolmate or my
parents. It never crossed my mind to be politically correct and play Cowgirls,
Cowboys & Indians.
Last but not least, when I was fidgety in school, I never received drugs for
some syndrome that had initials - I was told to behave and that was embarrassing
enough to desist whatever foolishness I was doing. Guess I respected authority,
teachers, and adults. You mentioned minorities, and I remember some of my
classmates at Lee Ave and later at Jr. High and my 1st year at HHS that there
were children from migrant farm workers helping to pick potatoes for the summer.
They usually went South in October. To me they were just other classmates and
friends. Your article was a breath of fresh air. Thank you soooooooo much!
Linda (Piccerelli) Hayden '60
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Flashback to May of 2004
To
All
Hicksville
High School
Alumni:
I find it
hard to begin this long overdue letter to all of you. First of all, I want to
thank everyone for the many cards, letters and concern for me and my family on
the passing of my husband, Ray Rusch, in January of last year.
Ray loved all his students and always spoke about "his kids". He was
at Hicksville High from 1949 through 1981, starting as a teacher, then Assistant
Principal and then as Principal for his last sixteen years.I never realized how
many lives Ray touched until I read the many cards and letters he received
during his illness. I saved each and every one of them and re-read them over and
over again. I loved him very much. His whole family was so proud of him.
He taught so much to so many people, and gave them so much love - this was his
greatest gift! I am sure all of you have experienced this in your own way. Ray
always wanted everyone to be the best person they could be and he was always the
best he could be for them. We are all sad because we lost him, but we should be
happy we had a man like him in our lives. I know I am. He had a full life with
no room for regrets. We will all meet again .
Thank you all so much. I love all of you. God Bless!
Mrs. Raymond L. Rusch
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Hello To Everyone At
Hicksville
Newsletter
What a great website you have put together. There's
not much covering the time I graduated (1988) but it didn't matter. I enjoyed
looking at the pictures and reading about good old
Hicksville
. The reason for this email is to tell everyone about a fun and inexpensive
night out.
My dinner theatre company, Drop Dead Comedy, performs murder mysteries and
variety shows all over
Nassau
and
Suffolk
. Come on out for a night of great food and unforgettable laughter. If you know
of a restaurant or club looking to bring in some entertainment, or a firehouse
or organization looking for a fundraiser, contact Drop Dead Comedy and you won't
be disappointed. Check out www.dropdeadcomedy.com for all the info you need. If
you could put our link on your site, we will do the same for you.
Thanks.
Tony Walter
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