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Is there a production of the 1964 50 year reunion in process? I had to miss but would love to see it when available…Dan Levine  

Dan… Included below with the 1964 Fifty Year Reunion video are related videos to your class… Hyperlink to 1964 Fifty Year Photo Gallery Before Reunion (535 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYvmyVX7uks

Hyperlink to 1964 Popularity Poll (406 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQFVzTknlZ4 Hyperlink to Class of 1964 Before Reunion Collage (80 Views) http://youtu.be/Y-HVOlhUc9w Hyperlink to Class of 1964 In Memoriam (1080 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaATdDOTIRM Hyperlink to Hicksville High class of 1964 Fifty Year Reunion https://youtu.be/FN3gFZkljLw  Thank you…Dan Thanks Bob. Viewing the video, there were many names I recalled and several folks I would have like to have chatted with. I was one of the ‘nerds’ and became a chemical engineer and then went into product safety. Made it to Allied Signal’s Director of Product Safety and Integrity but left just before they merged with Honeywell. Still working as a consultant….(Still get together with a few good friends from HHS class of 64 every few years… Although we’ve lost two of the gang.. who show up in the memorial video.)Dan

Bob...it's great to be alive and well and living in the Bay Area! Happy New Year to all!...Martin Brandfon 1967… attached: Sr. trip to DC & current photo)

Martin...Thanks for the photos. I loved San Francisco. Used to eat at a place called Original Joe's...the best Italian food I ever had...better even than my own. There was a place called Fennoccios that featured female impersonators...a fun place to visit. I lived in Sonoma Valley and had access to all the wineries and their tasting facilities. This was 1966-1969. I was navy and stationed at Skaggs Island. Good memories. Thanks...bob Original Joe's is still there! Finoccio's closed several years ago...Still a great place to visit! I may be moving there soon...Martin

Bob... I saw your video of Hicksville “Then and Now” and I had to show my two neighbors, who grew up here. In your video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jacJ_v0ceuU at 9:35 to 9:45 the picture of the new firehouse, my neighbors pointed out that the Chief, first from left, was their father, Mr. Steinhauer. Sorry I don’t have his first name. Would you know who has this picture so I can give them a copy? I thank you and both of my neighbors thank you for a great trip down memory lane! Bill Hilton P.S. While watching another one your videos, I saw John O’Donnell from Liberty Plumbing, who I have met a few times. Bill I've attached some photos...hope that is the one. It did fit into the time frame you specified. I don't see the Steinhauer name in the listing below the photo! What do you know about Liberty Plumbing? John worked for me for years. We started out on West John Street in 1977, then to Burns Avenue and finally to Lauman Lane. When did you graduate??? buffalo bob casale Bob Thank you so much for the pictures. We bought a home on Birchwood Lane in 2010, and one of our neighbors, Gerard Mulholland introduced us to John & Tina. My wife grew up in Huntington. I grew up in Levittown and joined the military. I know little about Liberty, but have met John a couple of

times. If you speak with him, tell him Liz & Bill, the Mulholland’s neighbors. I’ve gone fishing with them, and many of Gerard’s parties on Birchwood Lane. Thanks, Bill Bob I spoke with my neighbors and they had found a Hicksville FD book “1893 to 1993” with a picture of their dad. I have attached a picture of the book’s cover and Mr. Steinhauer’s picture also.

Please ask your neighbor if they can find two ex fire chiefs in their book...Henry Anthony Gebhardt and Charles Frank Saurer. If you do find them, can you scan pictures for me. My brother in law Otto Gabrielsen was married to the former Kathy Saurer. Charlie was Kathy's father. Henry was Kathy's grandfather on the maternal side. I believe Henry was also dispatcher for the Hicksville department. Thanks bob Bob…I spoke with one of them this morning, and she recalled both names. I will take a look at the book this weekend. Call me over the weekend, and I’ll let you know what we find...Bill After speaking with my neighbors further, they both recall Gebhardt and Saurer as friends of the family. Their father was very active in HFD over the years, but unfortunately passed away in the early 50’s. Bill

    

******************************************************************************** The video many are waiting for is now up on You Tube. Click the hyperlink below or copy and paste to your browser and enjoy the presentation. Hyperlink to Class of 1965 Fifty Year Reunion https://youtu.be/6DJ8s2tmCfw love yah buffalo bob Casale

…Bob...Great-thanks for a great video... Linda Rennie 1965

Hi "BUFFALO" Bob...Thank you for all your hard work and it was WELLWORTH the wait. U did a MAAAAAVELOUS job to say the least. FYI: I was not there as well but in spirit. Forwarded this to friends/class mates who also did not make it. Happy Holiday 2015... Mark Leon 1965

…You did a great job but wanted to let you know that the current picture you show of me is not me. Also, you mention Laura Trauerts as not being able to attend the reunion but show a picture of her younger sister Diane. Laura passed away many years ago. ..Lynn Clock Bammann 1965 Lynn...whoops...You wouldn't believe the hassle trying to match names to faces. I had a list of those who attended from Elin and went to classmates and Facebook to try to make matches. I sent an appeal twice to the class to name names from the pictures I couldn't identify. Thought I had it right but obviously not right. Not sure how I identified your photo. Maybe it looked like you. Do you have a current photo??? I found Trauerts on Facebook but didn't see Laura as Diane...my bad though they did look alike...sisters!!! No one else has said anything about being wrong. Guess I'll wait and see who sets me straight. I did screw up on the In Memoriam but made it right and put up a new video on You Tube. Thanks for your input. love yah bob

Bob...Thank you...Mary Birosh Johnson 1966 

That was great! Thanks!!...Susan Davidson Baron 1965

Bob…Great job on the video! Brings back many memories…Elin Fischman Lawrence 1965

Dear Editors of HixNews, My husband

Richard Traub, Hicksville High School Class of 1963, showed me a hoodie sweatshirt he wanted. It was in November or early December. It may have been on facebook or in the newsletter. It was black. I can't find the link, which I think he sent me. Is this something my daughter can purchase at the school? Can you send me the link. I'm pretty sure it said "Alumni." Thanks for your help! Happy holidays. Thea Volpe Traub  

Click the below hyperlink and go to the Hooded Sweatshirt website... https://www.prepsportswear.com/product/us/New_York/Hicksville/Hicksville-High-School-Comets/Men-s-9oz-Hooded-Sweatshirt.aspx?schoolid=165834&productid=38 Regards buffalo bob casale "Buffalo Bob" Smith ha ha… Wonderful! I'll await what is: W.I.P. i.e.: Work in progress i.e.: Class of 65' Reunion Video. Thank you much for all you do to preserve our HHS and all the heartfelt memories, fun times, and camaraderie that many of us graduates have established over the years in a BIG PART thanks to you. You’re the best. I don't care what they say about you…ha ha just kidding Bob. Happy Holidays 15' By the way where do you now live? I'm in Lake View Terrace, CA for over forty two years now came out in 1973 for the music biz...., met my wife here who's from Buffalo would you believe it? One daughter Kimmie who's due Feb 14th 16' Valentine’s Day go figure our first Grandchild a Baby Girl name will be Layla Marie Vaca. Obviously it's a happy time in the Leon household as my wife retires tomorrow, baby shower Dec 5th, daughter's birthday Dec 7th Pearl Harbor Day, Christmas, New Years and then it's BABY TIME Happy Grandparents to be. Lv Ya.... Mark Leon- Class of 1965 818 897-0221 Hey Buffalo Bob.... I pulled up the 1962 50 year Reunion and it was simply MAAAAAAAVELOUS. Who ever put it together deserves A SUPER BIG HIGH FIVE and more! as it was SPOT ON!!!!!! Thats the way to do it......Thanks for sharing. Looking forward in seeing Class of 65' when it's completed. Happy Holidays my friend Mark Leon Class of 65'

I think I can put some names but need to give some thought, maybe my old autograph book. I'm 4th girl from front, standing. Marie Masters behind me, Cathy Rimmed (?), Betty Dwyer in front of Sister Joanna. Row near window, 3rd boy is Jerry Fenton. Next row, 2nd girl is Phyllis Ruggerio, 2nd boy, Louis Giasanti. Third row: 1st girl is Judith (?), 1st boy is Mark Madden. 4th row, 2nd girl is Marie Cramer. Boys standing, 4th front, I think is Billy Little. Can't remember other names. Elaine Grecz Libert 1962

Dear 1965 Classmates I went to the 1964 yearbook to find out who your class officers were in your junior year but there is no listing. Can someone advise me on who they were? I have for sophomore (in 1963 yearbook) and senior (found in 1965 yearbook) year...Thanks...buffalo bob casale Bob...Sorry don't know. But wondering if there is any info on our 50th reunion class of '65. Also an in memoriam video. Thanks a lot...Pat Robertson Falk. Pat...I'm working on a video that will highlight those who attended the reunion. Lotsa pictures and some flashbacks to your high school days. In Memoriam I have to do the video over because after the reunion, Elin added a ton of names. I'll do soon and will let you know. bob

A note back from Pat…Thanks bob. I was hoping to see pics or highlights of the reunion since I wasn't able to attend.

In reading the sad news of the death of Mr. Shanley, I am reminded of what a wonderful group of teachers those of us in HHS in the 1960's had. (As I'm sure HHS has provided in every other decade.) Teachers like Mr. Shanley, Mr. Munch, Mr. Jones, Mr. Ennis, and many others didn't just teach us the subject matter, but also about life and the importance of making good decisions. They opened our eyes to the world as it was then and as it could be. They taught us that team spirit and having fun working together were important to a successful and enjoyable life. I'll especially never forget the day Mr. Shanley skipped the lesson, played the song about "Little boxes on the hillside, Little boxes made of ticky tacky...", and engaged us in a discussion of our goals. Thank you, Mr. Shanley, and all the other HHS teachers!...Fred Pugarelli 1964 Hi Everybody Stardust, my doo wop group, is part of an event on Jan. 31 from 2-5:30 at Bobbique Restaurant in Patchogue. The event is titles 3 Decades of Rock & Roll and features Stardust (50’s), The 60’s Invasion Band, and Soundtrax (70’s), and includes dinner and a craft beer or soda for $35 per person (cash only). Thanks…Bob Masone 1962

Hi Class of 1956 and all Hicksville High graduates! Hope you all had Healthy and Happy Holidays! I'm thrilled to announce that the above award-winning comedy short, "Lobster Fra Diavolo" in which I played the lead of "Nonna," is now available to rent on the Internet on vimeo.com/ondemand/lobsterfradiavolo It's a tribute to a cherished Italian-American Christmas Eve tradition, The Feast of the Seven Fishes. Even if you're not Italian, you'll recognize your own Grandmother in her holiday kitchen! Be sure to click on "Receive Updates" so you can catch outtakes and bloopers. You can watch it anytime for $0.99 which is being charged so that we can make more of Nonna's films! "Lobster," shot in the Bronx, has been selected and shown at 14 International Film Festivals around the world including Cannes in France, New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Canada and Italy. I am so proud to be part of it! I'd love for you to watch "Lobster" and share it with your family and friends on Facebook, Twitter and anyone else you think would like to see a hilarious slice of Italian life during the holidays. Wishing you all a Happy, Healthy and Successful 2016!...

Harri Molese 1956  

Hyperlink to In Memoriam for Class of 1967

https://youtu.be/EZYQJbUYiqE

Very nicely done BufBob.. If you plan to do a similar presentation for the Class of 1966 you can add Martin LoMonaco who passed away 11/2014 but we just learned of his death last month. Merry Christmas…Peggy Maldovak 1967

great job buffalo bob...Coney Island Korman 1969

Thank You...Karen Kozak passed away in 2015. To verify you can contact her brother, William...Delia Sackmann 1967

Hey Bob...I just finished watching your memorial tribute to my class, 1967, and it saddened me, as I knew a few of them quite well. It also gladdened me as I recalled some wonderful memories. It also made me think about my former girlfriend, Barbara Chapin, class of '68. I've tried to find her online with no success. She seems to have no electronic footprint, which seems so odd in this day and age. I sent her sister Debbie, class of '66, an email through Classmates and she never opened it. This and your tribute made me wonder if she is deceased. Would it be possible to check you information and let me know if she passed?? Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Merry Christmas.Be well...Paul Pugliani 1967

Hi Bob...Thank you for all the wonderful work you do, but I was wondering why you would do a memoriam just before the holidays. I would think that maybe after the new year or June (graduating time) or any other date would be better. This time of year it is better to think of happier times, especially because this is also a large suicidal time (some of these deaths were suicide). With all due respect, we need to show happier times, not sad ones. I hope you understand I am not saying your work is wrong, just the timing the timing is off. Have a great holiday season...Joyce Thorburn Jurgensen 1967 Hi Bob...Many thanks...so sad. I can't believe the number of classmates that have passed. You never know what tomorrow will bring. You have to cherish every day...Ron Kelly 1967

Bob...Beautifully done...Kathy Koziuk Hannaman 1960 Great job. Sorry to say I saw an old friend, Bill Squire, has passed away. Thanks...Nicholas Caruso 1968 Bob, Thank you so much for the In Memorium Class of 1967 video. You did a beautiful job, as usual. It was so hard seeing so many faces that I recognized as being gone. Our class has certainly taken a hard hit, seeing as we're not THAT old (yet!). Beverly Fetz White 1967

Birthdays & Anniversaries B

ill Stahley 1946

… Ethel Kunz Lehman 1947

Minerva Moddle Kassinger 1949

…Noel Horowitz Heinz 1958

… Joy Watson Haller 1958

Thank you for the card, y'all do a good job with the newsletter. And although my calendar says I'm now three quarters of a century old, I don't feel it…Jim Wise 1958

Kathleen Donovan Agiesta 1958

Robert Whitey Otten 1959

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. I really appreciate the thoughts and all that you guys do...Murry Delaimo 1959

…Sandy Sandler Wolfe 1960 and Jerry Wolfe

…Kathy Cookie Koziuk Hannaman 1960

Thanks for the card…Bill Fogelberg (Husband of Bonnie Kiernan)

Happy Birthday Buffalo Bob. Hope you have a SUPER DAY! I know I am a day early, but wanted to make sure I didn't miss your day while I was thinking about it. Thanks again for all that you due for the HIX News and our class of 1961 and many other HHS class years. Have fun on your day.

Bill Canham 1961

Buffalo Bob…I told you I wouldn't forget! Hope you have a wonderful birthday! Enjoy your special day! Thanks again for all you do to keep the memories alive for all of us who grew up in Hicksville, the greatest place in the world to experience childhood back in the day! Enjoy! …Mary Ann Lombardi Imgram 1973

Dear Bob...After 3 times trying to send you a card on ‘birthday alarm’ and each time, it cancelled me out and prompted me to start over, I give up! So have a happy birthday and celebrate—but don’t overdo it! Love...Lois Chaber 1960

Thank you for the card, it has been a few years since we walked the halls of HHS. After many years on Long Island, we finally retired, and left the ice and snow and moved south to New Jersey. LOL. Stay well, and keep up the wonderful work you're doing, Thank You…Bob Heiss 1961

Dear HixNews...Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. I love the card showing poppies (reminds me of my Grandmothers flower garden) and butterflies...Elaine Grecz Libert 1962

…Thanks for the card & thinking of us. It was much appreciated…Bob and Mary Siegel 1962

…Patricia Stephenson Jordan 1962

Thanks for the flowers and the serenade! Where the heck have the years gone?...Gail Cluxton Sneyd 1963

Gang at HixNews…Such a pleasant surprise! Thanks for thinking of me...Jeanne Dethlefsen Cornelsen 1963

Thank you for the cute card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. You guys do a great job! (p.s. I think that horse might still be tapping away!)…Arnie Fox 1964

Editor Note….I think he’s still tapping...I hear it!!! OMG.

… Lorraine Roby 1964

…Tom Skelly 1964 Thank you for the anniversary card, and for thinking of us…John Ostroski 1965 & Maureen Carey Ostroski 1966

Thank you, Buffalo Bob and the gang at HixNews for the lovely card! Best Regards…Mary Birosh Johnson 1966

…Ed Cochran 1968

…Dear HixNews...Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Happy holidays!...Nancy Graham 1972

Thank you all for the funny Birthday card…John Ohrnberger 1976

Brainteaser

What is it that, after you take away the whole, some still remains???

Email Address Changes

Josephine D’Angelo Brooks from the class of 1964 and Carl Schulz from the class of 1956, they have changed their email address. Anyone wishing to contact Josephine or Carl, please send a request to editors@hixnews.com

Starting today I will no longer be using this email. My new email is (concealed). Please email me there. Thank you so much for your support and I look forward to hearing from you! In Love and Light...Pat Ofenloch Longo 1967 A note sent to Carl Schulz class of 1956...I have replaced your old email address with this new one from Comcast. If you change your email again, please tell us it's a new email so I won't think it's a new subscription (it saves me some time)...Best, Henry

In The News 11 YR OLD WHO SHOT ILLEGALS thanks FOX NEWS for reporting it. A Shotgun Armed Preteen vs. Illegal Alien Home Invaders... Two illegal aliens, Raphael Resindez, 23, and Enrico Garza, 26, probably believed they would easily overpower home-alone 11-year-old Patricia Harrington after her father had left their two-story home. It seems the two crooks never learned two things: they were in Montana and Patricia had been a clay-shooting champion since she was nine. Patricia was in her upstairs room when the two men broke through the front door of the house. She quickly ran to her father's room and grabbed his 12-gauge Mossberg 500 shotgun. Resindez was the first to get up to the second floor only to be the first to catch a near point blank blast of buckshot from the 11-year-old's knee-crouch aim. He suffered fatal wounds to his abdomen and genitals. When Garza ran to the foot of the stairs, he took a blast to the left shoulder and staggered out into the street where he bled to death before medical help could arrive. It was found out later that Resindez was armed with a stolen 45-caliber handgun he took from another home invasion robbery. That victim, 50-year-old David 0'Burien, was not so lucky. He died from stab wounds to the chest. Ever wonder why good stuff never makes NBC, CBS, PBS, MSNBC, CNN, or ABC news........? An 11 year old girl, properly trained, defended her home, and herself......against two murderous, illegal immigrants.......and she wins. She is still alive. Now THAT is Gun Control!

Long Island and surrounding real estate as seen from space…

New Readers

My sister, Ann Schwartz Arroyo, attended the 1965 class reunion and turned me on to the HHS newsletter. GREAT JOB! I have attached my bio. Thank you!...Alan Schwartz 1967 

Passages

We had sent this in last month, but it didn't seem to be included in December newsletter. Thanks for all you and your staff do each month. Bob McWilliams. 1955 It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of classmate, teammate and friend from the class of 1955. Francis W. Barton passed away on November 7, 2015 in Syracuse, NY. Please add his name to the 1955 Memoriam list. Thank you for all the great work of your entire staff in keeping us posted each month of all HHS alumni. Thank you Bob…Go again into the newsletter section and scan down to passages and look just above a note to Steve Goldstein. Your note is posted. Regards Buffalo bob A note back from Bob McWilliams…Thanks…missed it!!! Bob…We want to let you know that

John B. Baitz, class of 1966, passed on December 2, 2015. His wife Susan is a good friend of ours…

Rich & Wendy Whitson Greguski 1965

Hi Bob…Hope all is well and that you are feeling good... Happy Holiday's! I just wanted to let you know that in looking this over Henry Van Oosterwyk is not Henry Van Oosterwyk. His name is Henry Kolff Van Oosterwyk. I know this because he was my first husband. Yes, he has passed! Thank you for your help with this and thank you for all that you do. The best to all. Susan Germann-Mongno 1964

Saw my picture and name on you tube video “Class of 66 in Memoriam” Still kicking (but not high). Check back next year. Curious as to who gave info that I was dead…Dominic Leone 1966

Some Celebrities who’ve died this year...

Fred Thompson, 73, US Senator Maureen O’Hara, 95, Actress

Jackie Collins, 77, Author Yogi Berra

Moses Malone, 60, Basketball Star Frank Gifford, 84, Football Player

Omar Sharif, 83, Actor Dick Van Patten, Actor, 86

Anne Meara, Comedian, 85 B.B. King, 89, Musician

Ben E. King, 76, Singer Percy Sledge, 74, Singer

Leonard Nimoy, 83, Actor Leslie Gore, 68, Singer

Bob Simon, 73, TV Journalist Jerry Tarkanian, 84, Coach

Ernie Banks, 83, Baseball Player Anita Ekberg, 83, Actress

People Looking For People

Hi:...I am a graduate of the 1965 class of HHS (Jean Pius-Mucchiari) and am searching for two e

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Dear Jean d your requests to our Looking for People list. Other people in your class are also looking for

people I graduated with in 1965. One is Linda DeJohn and the other is LorrainTurrisi. I would appreciate it if you would put them on the "People Looking for People" list. Thankmuch...Jean Pius-Mucchiari 1965

I have addeLinda DeJohn and Lorraine Turrisi. We do have a listing for Joanie DeJohn Class of 1961 who may be Linda's sister or cousin. Joanie's email is (concealed). If you do find Linda and/or Lorraine, please let me know so I can tell the others...Best, Henry

Dear HixNews...I would like to contact Roy Rotheim, also from the class of 1965... Jewel Umansk

ear Roy Rotheim...Jewel Umansky (Olitsky) HHS Class of 1965 would like to contact you. Her email

y Olitsky 1965. Dis (concealed)...Best, Henry

Recipes

These tuna melts make a great lunch for kids, or serve them for the family dinner with fries and pickles and extra sliced tomatoes or a tossed salad. They really are a delicious change of pace!

Ingredients:

4 English muffins, split and lightly toasted 1 can or package (6 to 7 ounces) white tuna in water, drained 1/4 cup chopped celery 2 tablespoons minced onion 1/3 cup miracle whip salt and pepper, to taste 8 thin slices tomato 8 slices Swiss Cheese sliced green onion and freshly ground pepper for garnish

Preparation:

Heat oven to 350°.

Arrange the split muffins on a cookie sheet which has been lined with foil or a silicone baking mat.

In a medium bowl, combine tuna with celery, 2 to 4 tablespoons green onion, and mayonnaise; blend all ingredients well. Stir in salt and pepper to taste.

Spoon tuna mixture evenly over the muffins. Top each sandwich with a thin slice of tomato. Bake for 8 minutes; top with cheese slices then bake for about 2 minutes longer, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle each sandwich with green onion and a freshly ground black or seasoned pepper. Serves 4 to 8, depending on appetite and whether they are served at lunch or dinner.

Reunions

Hi Bob…Any news on a 50 year reunion for the class of 66. My brother is

mber newsletter...http://hixnews.com...

interested in going. Thanks. Nancy Lauro Fariello 1972 Editor Note...go to the Nove scroll down on the Home Page...the information is there. A note back from Nancy…Thank you

Dear HixNews…I know this is getting ahead, but do you know if anyone is planning a 50th reunio

ve seen nothing for the class of 1968. You can post a note on Facebook on the home page...once on if

n for the class of 1968? Thanks…Johanna Seltz Seelen 1968 I'Facebook, you can search You Know You're From Hicksville If and you can search Hicksville and seethere is a home page for your class. You can also go to Classmates and search reunions. If anyone is planning something or finding out if there is interest, they will visit these sites and they will contact HixNews. Hope this helps…buffalo bob casale

Trivia

This is a quiz for people who know everything! I found out in a hurry that I didn't. These are not trick questions. They are straight questions with straight answers…Chris Polanski 1960 (Answers are at the bottom of the newsletter) 1. Name the one sport in which neither the spectators nor the participants know the score or the leader until the contest ends. 2. What famous North American landmark is constantly moving backward? 3 Of all vegetables, only two can live to produce on their own for several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. What are the only two perennial vegetables? 4. What fruit has its seeds on the outside? 5. In many liquor stores, you can buy pear brandy, with a real pear inside the bottle. The pear is whole and ripe, and the bottle is genuine; it hasn't been cut in any way. How did the pear get inside the bottle? 6. Only three words in standard English begin with the letters 'dw' and they are all common words. Name two of them. 7. There are 14 punctuation marks in English grammar. Can you name at least half of them? 8. Name the only vegetable or fruit that is never sold frozen, canned, processed, cooked, or in any other form except fresh. 9. Name 6 or more things that you can wear on your feet beginning with the letter 'S.' 10. A 10 foot rope ladder hangs over the side of a boat with the bottom rung on the surface of the water. The rungs are one foot apart, and the tide goes up at the rate of 6 inches per hour. How long will it be until three rungs are covered? 11. Throw it off the highest building, and I'll not break. But put me in the ocean, and I will. What am I?

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The Fly Over - Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri This video is remarkable. How they worked it out with Homeland Security, FAA and all the other government protectors is even more remarkable. These are radio-controlled MODEL airplanes. No small feat! As you know budget cuts have eliminated the military flyovers at large events. Well, there's a group of Radio Control guys in Kansas City who do some formation flying with their own planes and decided they'd volunteer to pick up the slack. They invited a couple of other groups to join them and before they knew it they had 48 guys with their homemade RC airplanes signing up to join in. If they had more time, they probably would have gotten an even larger group as people kept joining and a 49th was added near the event. One additional feature of the flyover was the use of pink smoke for cancer awareness. The folks from the Guinness Book were there and are expected to confirm it as the largest formation flight ever. And to top it off the crowd later set the record for the loudest gathering at a football stadium. Be sure your speakers are turned up. Best if watched on 'full screen'. https://www.youtube.com/embed/VImNBuJW3sQ?rel=0

Lost in the Fifties (We’ve seen this before) http://safeshare.tv/w/FEDEwZHZXu Rita Hayworth “Stayin’ Alive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz3CPzdCDws The fastest things in the world http://biggeekdad.com/2015/11/the-fastest-things-in-the-world/ *****************************************************************************

Dear Class of 1965

I've uploaded the In Memoriam tribute for your class to You Tube and it is now available...

Hyperlink to In Memoriam for class of 1965

https://youtu.be/3-AUFiUxv04

Bob...You have Shelly Menzini listed, but it was Shelly Menzin. Thanks for all your efforts. You're a hellova' credit to HHS. NEVRBTTR...Jerry Poller 1965

Thank you for all of your dedicated work!...Susan Davidson Baron 1965 Thank You!!!...Steve Coz

You are driven!...Jane Sharpe Bodner 1965

Great job Bob---I think that Shelly Menzin---spelled as Menzini---needs to be corrected...Michael Patoka 1965

... great job! Though Shelley Menzini was actually Shelley Menzes...Mort Richman 1965

Thank you for putting together the dignified "In Memorial Tribute" of our 65' classmates.....and for all of the hard work you do for the Hicksville High School Alumni...Ann Schwartz Arroyo '65

Hi Bob, thanks for putting this together. Sobering to see so many of my close friends now deceased. One minor correction: Shelly Menzin, not Shelly Menzini. Best... Roy Rotheim 1965  

I'm pretty sure that Joanne Amoroso died a few years back...Irene Annucci 1965 

FYI...you have Shelley Menzin's name misspelled on the video...I have heard but cannot confirm the passing of Gail Bruder (65)...perhaps Pam Baker or Carol (Fred) Sliwkoski could confirm this for you...as always thanks for everything you and the staff do for us...your efforts are greatly appreciated. Merry Christmas to you and your family...Larry Senn 1964

Bob, a wonderful tribute, but there is one problem I am Daniel Rysanek very much alive brother of Francis Rysanek who passed away in 1986. Please correct, my family is receiving condolences of my passing. thank you alive and well...Daniel Rysanek 1967 Editor Note...I'll make the adjustment. Sorry and happy that you are still around. I went to the master In Memoriam list and found Francis and when I went to scan the yearbook, I saw Daniel and figured it was just a mistake. What class was your brother part of? Thanks and very sorry...bob

Francis above graduated HHS 1965. I (Daniel) graduated HHS 1967. Thanks Bob

This is lovely but sobering. Thank you! There is one left out...MARY KATHLEEN (Kathy) HUBNER (married name Patwell). She died just before Christmas several years ago... Cannot remember the year.. If you need it I can get it...Doreen Wittig(née Jakabek) 1965 Sent from Doreen Kharman-Wittig, GRI, COLDWELL BANKER Paradise Properties, (321) 266-4645

...thank you Bob. I remember far too many!...Walt Schmidt 1965

Dear Bob:...I just watched it again and was so sad about all the people I knew and was friends with. We must count our blessings daily that we are here and enjoying life. Thanks again for all the work you do to bring us good stuff as well as the sad reminders. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a fantastic 2016. I wonder what you will create in 2016!!!...Pat Appelman Levitin 1962

Thank you, Buffalo Bob....Mary Birosh Johnson 1965  

Thanks Bob, sad to think how many have passed from the class , but looks great...Elin Fischman 1965

Very nice video Bob as usual, but you left my sister out of it. She was in the class of '65 and died Dec 19th, 2006. I notified you in 2006 and again earlier this year when the class of '65 was planning their reunion, so we'll try again now. Her name is Mary Kathleen Hubner Patwell. Most of the kids in school called her Mary, but to close friends and family she was Kathy. She's always in our thoughts but especially so this month as we near the anniversary of her passing...Karen Hubner Jenkins 1962

This beautiful tribute has left me in tears. The time, effort and talent you have put into this is greatly appreciated. Best regards...Karen Malter Coles 1965

Bob…sad but beautiful tribute. Thanks for putting that together…Judy Topliffe Brumit 1965

Hi Bob, I believe you spelled Artie’s name wrong, it is Catanzarina. Way too many have gone! Jim Bosse 1967

Bob…I wasn't prepared for the emotions that I felt watching this video. Even though we were a class of 1,096 students, we still knew everyone. Watching the fresh young faces that I remember so well brought back many great memories. Thanks for all you do!!...Sandi Notov Katz 1965

Hi "BUFFALO" Bob…You did a magnificent job.... on this PERIOD. It brought tears to my eyes, as even though I read the In Memoriam column each month, to see the names with the faces made me sad ...yet a beautiful tribute my friend. Happy Holidays 15' 2 U N' yours…Best Always…Mark Leon 1965  

Robert Casale Hyperlink to Teddy “Smith” Swedalla (263 Views) http://youtu.be/c5kz0y6HKQQ

Hyperlink to In Memoriam for Class of 1958 (322 Views) http://youtu.be/LOr04v1RmNU Hyperlink to Hicksville High Mega Reunions 2000 & 2007 (793 views) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ

Hyperlink to HHS Class of 1960 In Memoriam (511 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otu9UlULdus The big car crash of the 1980s (252 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4UjipNIn1Q Hyperlink to A Short Tour of Bayside (44 Views) http://youtu.be/CNFRpK2d4_k Hyperlink to 1964 Fifty Year Photo Gallery Before Reunion (568 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYvmyVX7uks Hyperlink to 2014 5 May Photo Gallery (560 Views) http://youtu.be/xfvqC_wSXoo Hyperlink to 1964 Popularity Poll (408 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQFVzTknlZ4 Hyperlink to Assault on the USS Liberty 8 June 1967 (282 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYjvOhuFr5g I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag (98,656 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4sj4kUD5TA Class of 1962 Fifty Year Reunion (800 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joyi_5uxlXE Memorial Day Tribute to Hicksville High School Veterans (1032 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1304uB9Uoqk&list=UUXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ Hicksville New York Then and Now (12,607 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jacJ_v0ceuU HHS Class of 1963 Photo Gallery (992 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36PyCLGeeUU

Hicksville High School 1963 Fifty Year Reunion Preview (716 Views) https://www.youtu be.com/watch?v=2fU5MjCjHCQ

Buffalo Bob Casale Hyperlink to Great Lakes Pensacola Bremerhaven Cyprus USS Liberty Skaggs Island (62 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDr6-Bbn4_o

Hyperlink to Hicksville Military June 2015 (345 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_26pgnSICM Hyperlink to Las Vegas Surprise (48 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPsUsGEOHA8 Hyperlink to HHS 1955 Multi Year & Fifty Year Reunions (201 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5pOS4jwFJ0 Hyperlink to In Memoriam Class of 1963 (388 Views)

http://youtu.be/xAekQO9tREw Hyperlink to look at Buffalo Bob Casale early and in the Navy (99 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S77NTog-dbE Hyperlink to Class of 1959 In Memoriam (317 Views) http://youtu.be/LKWi_eOVAZM Hyperlink to Hicksville High School Class of 1961 In Memoriam (376 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAz5U17M9Xw Hyperlink to Class of 1964 Before Reunion Collage (80 Views) http://youtu.be/Y-HVOlhUc9w Hyperlink to Class of 1964 In Memoriam (1080 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaATdDOTIRM Hicksville High School, Hicksville, NY Class of 1961 Reunion 2004 (1,042 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg_8jDaeEcg Campaign to Rebuild the Fountain in Kennedy Park, Hicksville, New York (174 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX_yiVnEDQc Hyperlink to Forty Year Reunion Hicksville Class of 1965 (644 Views) http://youtu.be/2Xf3MXcEXRQ Berryman Lane (166 Views) http://youtu.be/2wQGg1NPhrQ Robert Casale U.S. Navy career in Pictures (213 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh4Lo3EfnTU Charlie Brown & Franz Stigler (1,546 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rfncbMMu-Q Down Memory Lane Class of 1962 Reunion Preview (503 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxdTsQHjiI Mini Photo Tour of Australia (435 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igu3etBR-jM&list=UUhyjVpoo4kFmGntWgvnBkWw Hyperlink to Class of 1962 In Memoriam (494 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWQoCRMn9ms 1963 Hicksville High School Fifty Year Reunion Preview (82 views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiZKQMzoYi0 Hyperlink to 1963 Fifty Year reunion (30 Views) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_iSqm9XxYw

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