October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which is an annual campaign to

increase awareness of the disease. While most people are aware of breast cancer,

many forget to take the steps to have a plan to detect the disease in its early stages and encourage others to do the same. Much progress has been made but there is still have a long way to go and we need your help!

OCTOBER 2014 VOLUME 15 ISSUE 1 www.hixnews.com

Rochelle Heyman Baron, Class of1961

Irene Evans Beresford 1960

Dear HixNews,Many thanks for the birthday card.Thanks, too, for the anniversary card.

Irene Evans and Milton Gene Beresford

Thank you, Robert for the lovely birthday card.  I had a wonderful day, with all of my children being here or calling from wherever they were today.  I also have a new friend, Andrew who I met through the Elks Lodge in Smithtown, now that I have become an Elk also.  All in all, it was a great celebration. I also meet with at least 5 of my old HHS friends at Singleton's in Bethpage once a month, and that is really cool.  We love to reminisce about the good ole days at HHS.RegardsDorothy Kunz Drago 1950

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. HHS days are always in my memories!Ronnie Gilson Birk1961

Janet & Joe Starpoli 1960

Jerry Rausch &Linda Zuckerman

Rausch 1960

Karen Hartig Shore1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. The birthday card was hilarious. Thank you for making my day.Bob Siegel1962

We were away when you sent the birthday card and this is the �rst chance I've had to look at it. Thank you for always remembering everyone. It is appreciated.Barbara Bieniewicz Dethlefsen 1961

Patty Bryan Carstons 1957

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.Janet and Gerry Dizinno1964

To the Gang at HixNews,Thank you for the card, and for thinking of Myron and me.The thought was much appreciated. Can't believe 49 years have gone by so fast.Karen Hubner Jenkins 1962 and Myron Jenkins

Thank you for your card, and for thinking of me. What a surprise! It was greatly appreci-ated.John Sherin, 1956

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.You guys rock!Margaret & Alan Nave 1965

Thank you for the card. I always enjoy reading your newsletter. Keep up the good work!Ronnie Witlin 1969

Dear HixNewsThank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.Diane Scarola Bayne 1975

Je� Feierstein1969

Maureen Hanifan Olsen 1966

Terry & Bob Cooperman 1965

John Diers1963

For Birthdays:First Name, Last Name, Married Name (women)Month, Day of Birth & Year of GraduationFor Anniversaries:Day, Month, Year MarriedFirst Name, Last Name, Married Name (women)Year of Graduation

email: editors@hixnews.com

Marcie Yenick Croan1953

Fred Salzberg & Dot Ho�man Salzberg

1957Bill and Pat Jakabek

1971Mary Jo Crabtree Morrow

1971Donna Rivera Downey

1974Carolyn Bartlett Richmond

1976Sue Kotowski Athenas

1976Eileen Maldener Lazarus

1977Frank Sprufera

1983

Thank you…just got the email today (Sunday). Enjoy your upcoming trip.Janet McMenamim Butcher 1962 andHarry "Butch" Butcher 1962

Herb Pearce 1962 and Kathy McMaugh Pearce 1966

Bob,Thank you so much for the anniversary card, and for thinking of us.   We have been married 47 years and enjoying every bit of it.  I look forward to reviewing the HixNews each month and catch-ing up on whatour classmates have been up to.   Please keep up the great work and thanks

again for the card.  One of these days I will send you a current picture of Diane and me, just in case we should meet each other somewhere in the world on both our travels.   My best to you and the rest of the sta�Steve Baum 1962 and Diane Boseling Baum (Jericho High School, 1972)

Bob,This is so beautiful and thoughtful...the best birthday card ever. I am still crying. Thank you so much.Love, “Moe” (Maureen Uss) 1964

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Thank you for the GREAT job you all do with the Newsletter. So many fond memories are brought to mind every month thanks to your hard work. Thank you again for birthday wish and many smiles you deliver.Joanne Picari Skelly 1964

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Looking forward to meeting you at the reunion.PaxSanto and Jeanne Carfora 1964

The card was great. Keep them coming!Juan Felipe & Denise Eisele Felipe 1969

Bob, Thank You and the Gang at HixNews for the Anniversary Card. We really enjoyed it.John and Carol Ann Ohrnberger 1976

Thank you for the card. It brought a smile to my face.Colleen Shekelton Sluder 1977

HixNews,Thanks for the birthday card. You guys do a great job throughout the year. It is greatly appreciated.John D'antonio 1964

Thank you for the card and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated. For your records, our wtedding was September 7, 1969..Stan Katz and Sandy Notov Katz 1965

Bob, Thanks for the birthday card; very thoughtful of you and the gang. Another year older, not much wiser! Also, please add to the anniversaries list: Dennis and Darilyn Stahl Listort ('64) on August 7th. Thank you.Dennis Listort 1964

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. I can always count on you to remember.Frances Kosinski 1969

Barbara & Ron Taub 1962

Two Great Links submitted by Carl Probst, Class of 1959:

This might be good for the next issue.I really don’t know how many of us have managed to

get this far in life without this information.On the other hand, it is also kind of neat.

How many days old are you? This will give you a jolt. 

Click here: How many days old are you?

I should only have that energy! Half time show at basketball game. This group of

girls is absolutely amazing. If you think they're good in the beginning, wait till it nears the end

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1418565565?bctid=23207933001

 

Good Morning EditorsI really enjoy reading the monthly newsletter and appreciate all of the hard work and dedication the editorial puts in. I have not been able to �gure out how to add my name to the class lists.

I am Frances (Wallach) Gallo, Class of '61 and I’m married to Francis Gallo, Bethpage class of '61.We go by Fran and Frank. We retired to Bonita Springs, Fl 34135 in 2004. I would love to contact other class members living in south west Florida.Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Editor Note... Welcome to HixNews, Fran. Best, Henry

Je� Davis1965

Dominick Tipaldi1965

Daniel Levine1964

Jean Karren Madigan1965

I’d like to add my name to the master Google

list for HixNews. My maiden name is

Rosemary Collins. Please let me know if you need

more information.Rosemary Collins D’Arcy

1962

Frances (Wallach) Gallo

Glen Olsen1965

Scott Blanshan1968

Nancy Jeanette Topczewski, 1979

Rosemary Collins D’Arcy 1962

Welcome aslo to Stephen J Naumowicz, Class of 1967 and Carole Filangieri, Class of 1980

Hi Bob,Thank you for the great birthday card.  Had the opportunity to play golf with my long time friend, Mike Cullen, Class of '65. (His 67th birthday is on August 30th, which is also my birthday). We then went and had a couple of beers.  We never thought that when we were sitting on the bicycle rack in the back parking lot of Mid Island Bowl in the 50's, that this was what we would be doing at 67.  We intend to do it a lot more times, though. I attached two pictures from my birthday party at my daughter Kelly's house.  The �rst is me with the grand kids.  If you can notice it, the cupcakes have Marine Corps insignias on them and the paper wrapping is camou�age.  They were made by my granddaughter, Kaitlyn.  The second is Giavanna and I standing in front of the sign she made for me.   It was a great day.  I totally enjoy being a grandfather.Again, thank you and everyone else for their cards, thoughts, and wishes.Semper Fi 

Bill Walden 1965

Hi Bob,

I would like to send some recent photos of me in atheatrical performance. However, I am with my co-star. I will send them if you can specify that I am standing with another actor and not my husband or boyfriend. Can you do that? Thank you for understanding.

SincerelyLinda Sacco

As Blanche in “Golden Girls” Picklettes of Nocatee - Jacksonville, Florida

Elvis and Blanche Waiting to do a spoof of a Charmin commercialat Del Webb, Ponte Vedra Retirement Community

I have read that you are on a quest for yearbooks.  I have in my possession two

1957 yearbooks.  I purchased one and my high school sweetheart, Alice Davidson class of 1959, who later became my wife,

purchased one also.  Sadly, Alice passed away in 2005 and is listed in the HixNews In Memoriam.  As a sophomore, Alice got to mingle and go with me

on dates with quite a few of the seniors and, in fact, became friends of some of the seniors; hence, she purchased a 1957 yearbook and had many seniors as well as sophomores sign it.HixNews is doing such a great job in keeping good memories alive that I am sure she would not object to letting me give it to you.  My personal feeling is that the three daughters that Alice and I have and the grandchildren that they gave us cannot and will not hold dear the memories that the yearbook has and it will end up discarded.So, if you are in need of a 1957 yearbook, let me know who and where to send it.  I will bear the cost of shipping, my pleasure.Pete Foster 1957

Pete I really appreciate the o�er. We still have a strong contingent of 1957 alumi and it will be great to be able to scan pictures. Thanks again. Regards Bu�alo Bob CasaleBob,The yearbook is in the US Mail; let me know when it arrives.Pete Pete, Just received the yearbook. Thanks so much for sharing with me and the alumni from all classes. I can now scan some nice pictures. Thanks again. Bu�alo Bob Casale

I just retired from the Broward County Sheri�'s O�ce. I was a supervisor of Intake and Inmate Property in the Main Jail in Fort Lauder-dale. I also

worked 30 years in the I Bio-Medical �eld (pacemakers and hematology lab equipment). It's a pleasure to be free but I still don't know what to do with myself. A recent photo is attached. Thanks and take care.Gerard BairClass of 1961

I look forward to every issue, but often wonder what ever happened to the faculty?Steve Rose 1969

Editor Note… We have access to several former teachers. I’m going to send a note to one of the people who are part of the school board and ask if there is a way to �nd out about former teachers.

Hi Bob:I also read the newsletter; it brings back such great memories. As I mature in age, I appreciate more and more HHS, the time, the sports, dances and all the rest.  I think old memories keep us young. Good job.Fran DeCabia1960

Hello Bob,Nice to hear from you and hope you are doing well. Very much enjoyed the video and kept wishing to see a shot of Al Stippel. I often think back to the beginning of my visits to Liberty back on West John Street. I'll always appreciate the great help the people at Liberty have given me

over the years, the best when you were still here. Be well.Pete O'Malley

Editor note… It sure is a shame that Al passed away too early.He enjoyed life to the fullest.

Bob,Just a quick note to let you know I haven't forgot-ten your suggestion of writing a brief story on our trip and including a few pictures.  With two of my grandkids here for a week right after we returned from Russia, I just didn't have the time to get this in before your normal deadline, which I believe you told me is around the 10th of each month, with the exception of the Memorial Update that I post close to the end of each month.Let me know your deadline for the October 1 issue and I'll make sure to have this to you before then.  With any luck, I'll get to it very soon!Joe Carfora 1962

Editor note… The cuto� is the 10th of the month!

Why are their two Hix pages and what are the di�erences???Thanks.Joe Milich 1968

Hi Joe,I assume you are asking about our associated Google groups: "HixNews" and "hixnews2". Together, these 2 groups comprise our email communication system with our membership. The di�erence between them is that HixNews is a fully functioning email distri-

bution list, which is where most of our members are registered; whereas hixnews2 is a restricted email list for only the monthly mailings, which announce that the new Newsletter has been published online. When we established this system several years ago, there was a minority of our membership who chose to receive only the monthly announcements. We have an online FAQ that describes all of this in greater detail.BestHenry Lichtenstein (Keeper of the lists and more)

I noticed, too, that 1968 doesn't have any alumni Bios posted! How can I put one in?Joe Milich

Editor Note… I’m sending you a writeable bio page that you can �ll out and send back to me at editors@hixnews.com

Dear Editors,Can you help? When trying to open theNewsletter, It shows page 1 of whatever, but will not continue. What am I doing wrong?Kathryn Monnia Wol� 1964

Kathryn,Try this: After clicking on "The Newsletter," you will notice on the bottom left of the page there is a "DOWNLOAD" icon. Simply click on that, which will download the entire newsletter to your computer in PDF format. It will then be much easier to open and read. Thanks for subscribing!Best,Elliot Gorlin1963

Bu�alo Bob sent out a document to the class of 1964 with pictures of those who will be

attending the Fifty Year Reunion on September 13th to the 15th. Below is a comment back from

Santo Carfora…

Thanks for the visual. It helps, but what do we look like now, yikes. Guess we'll �nd out in a couple of weeks. Thank for all u do for HHS Alumni. Looking forward to meeting you.PeaceSanto

Hi Bob,I'm trying to track down newspaper articles, police reports, etc., regarding the train accident which caused the death of Bruce Sollod on May 4, 1962. Keith Thomas, Jimmy Kansas and I were with Bruce at that time. Can you lead me to sources, links, etc., that might have information?Thank you.Dennis Listort 1964

Please let me know how I can post info for our 50th class reunion. Dan Carey 1967

Roger can post information onto a website that he creates from material and informa tion that you submit. I suggest that you check out the following sites that Roger has created... http://62.hixreunion.com http://63.hixreunion.com/ http://64.hixreunion.com/ And then we can move forward. Let me know. Bu�alo Bob Casale

Actually, Dan, hixreunion.com is the base web site and there are sub-domains, as Bob mentioned, for the individual years that have made use of our free site.  If you'd like to use it, please let me know and I'll get it set up.  If you have someone who is famil-iar with web editing, you're welcome to  do your own site, or send me the information as it becomes available and I'll take care of it.Roger Whitaker

I don't think I'll make it to the Fifty Year Reunion. Is there going to be any sort of "book" with bio's or such?   Jesse Treu

JesseYou can go to the website: http://64.hixreunion.com and click on alumni bios in the menu on the left. There are some there and I hope to get more. I will do a power point presentation after the reunion and post it to You Tube. It will include the following

http://youtu.be/Y-HVOlhUc9wwith updated information. I might include some bio sketches in a separate presentation.Hope this answers your questions.Bu�alo Bob

Buf,I got a kick out of Steve Schaiman's remarks, in the September issue, about me and his bro, Jed, especially about me being "skinny".I recall weighing around 145 in my senior year at HHS (1959), which I guess quali�ed as "skinny". But in my freshman year at Cornell (1960), I actually lost 10 pounds, down to 135. That was de�nitely skinny for a guy 6'0". I stayed around 135 for several decades. Today, at age 72, I weigh a respectable 159 (and I'm still 6'0" tall).

Above is a recent pic my wife, Trish, took of me in Sonoma. I was admiring someone else's Ferrari; and I was wearing my Brooklyn Dodgers cap, of course. I think I had a baloney sandwich in the brown bag. BestHenry Lichtenstein 1959

Henry I was stationed at Skaggs Island in Sonoma from 1966 to 1969. That navy base is now closed. When Joyce and I got married back in July of 1966, we lived in Vallejo because base housing was not available. We did move to the base in 1967. I remember the many wine tasting tours in Napa and Sonoma when friends visited. Joyce and I did go together at times. Also remember the earthquake that was centered in San Pablo that rocked Skaggs Island. Oh, those memories. love da bu� p.s. I was never skinny. Here's me when I was aboard the USS Liberty.

Pat Appelman Levitinis now Assistant Director,Enrollment Management at UNC Greensboro.Congrats from HixNews and the alumni of Hicksville High!!!!

On the People Looking for list…Ed Delaney can be found on FACEBOOK.Bill Canham 1961

Dear Bill,Ed Delaney is not "lost"; he is the one who is looking for other people.Best, Henry

Eileen Barrell Giardina Barry Weaver

Hi,Would you please add the names Arlene Gertzen and Joseph Rondone to those I’d like to locate from the class of 1960. Thanks for this and for the wonderful job you do with this news-letter.Jack GouldClass of 1960

Editor note… The names have been added to “looking for” list. Best, Henry Jack Gould Arlene Gertzen Joseph Rondone

Hi Bob,I would love to get in touch withFrancia Bove (Class of 1964). Have an email or phone number? Or send her my email at (concealed) Thanks for your help!Regards, Roy Eismann 1964

Editor note… Roy, I was trying to get her email address because I don't have it on �le. She's on the list to attend the reunion scheduled for September 13-15. I found the following...(concealed) Hope this works, Regards, Bob.

Roy Eismann Francia Bove

I just read in a previous newsletter that Barry Weaver, Class of 1964 was looking for me. My maiden name was Eileen Barrell. We both graduated in 1964. Can you connect Barry to me or me to Barry? Thanks. Eileen Barrell Giardina

Dear Barry Weaver, HHS Class of 1964:Eileen Barrell Giardina, who is a former HHS classmate of

yours, is trying to contact you. Her inquiry about you is included, below, along with her contact information

(concealed).Best wishes,Henry 1959

Jane RubensteinCrowned Ms. New York Senior America 2014

As many of you may know, Jane Sabatino Rubinstein, Class of 1970 (National Honor Society) is currently Ms New York Senior America. In October she will be a contestant running for Ms Senior America as the o�cial representative of New York State Contestants from all states in the country will try for the title, so it's a fabulously competitive event. The National Pageant will be held October 26 through 30 at RESORTS CASINO HOTEL, Atlantic City, right on the boardwalk. If you knew Jane at HHS, or later, it just doesn't get any better than this.

Senior America, Inc. is a Non-Pro�t corporation designed not only to enrich the lives of seniors but also to tap their energy to enrich the lives of others. Through continuing education and community service, Senior America is there to encourage and support positive community activities through the Ms. Senior America Pageant, and other activities designed to promote the dignity and value of America's seniors. The gracious lady crowned Ms. New York Senior America (Currently Jane Rubinstein) then goes on to represent our state in the national pageant.

Do you really need a better excuse to take a few days at the Jersey Shore, than to be in a luxury resort cheering on one of Hicksville High's most remarkable women?

p.s. Great job with the August Issue.  And thanks for the article on Youth Haven; looked very professional.

Submitted by Dennis Hendrickson, Class of 1970

mail to: elawrlaw@sbcglobal.net

An interesting way to make an ampli�er…https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1015268

9056164185

Yes, this IS special! Freedom is not free!!!Submitted by Frank Tiringer, Class of 1961 

http://www.pickleballchannel.com/2014/05/memorial-day/

The following was submitted by Art Lembke, Class of 1949…And Rob McCotter, Class of 1962:

There is no substitute for CLASS!Guinness "Empty Chair" salutes the character of a

community as they honor one of their own who is out of sight, but not out of mind. They remind us that a true test of character is what you do when no one's

looking. Beer commercial reminds us to always remember the troops:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/rx0MRawkrj4

Buf,So sorry to hear about  the passing of Fred Fluckiger (9/1 issue, HixNews).  He was the oldest living person on our Hicksville Vietnam War Era Memorial List; HHS Class of 1938.  I well remember the email exchange I had with him when he sent me his name; a very positive gentleman with a great attitude.  He entered the service during the early stages of WWII and served our country until 1972, including time spent in action in both WW II and the Korean War.  He also served his community extremely well after his retirement from the military. He saw it all and we should all be very proud that a man like Fred is one of our Alumni.  My heart goes out to his family and may he rest in peace.Joe Carfora

Dear Henry,I am forwarding the names of a couple of my 1955 graduates who have sadly passed away. Please add their names to the Class of 1955 obituary section: Kenneth Connor Bruce Leach Eloise C. Smith S. Oshi Sada James P. McQuirkAlso, please correct my birthday which is August 30 and I have lived in California (CA) for the past 55 years, not MA. Thank you, Bob Casale, and sta�, for all the great work you do with the newsletter. I truly enjoy all of your e�orts.Bob McWilliamsClass of 1955

Editor Note… The list of names has been added to the In Memoriam page. Thanks for letting us know.Roger Whitaker, webmaster

ODDO, JOSEPH V.Birth Date: 6 Nov 1942Death Date: 3 Dec 2009Residence at Death: Centereach, Su�olk County, NY

ZARCZYNSKI, ROBERTBirth Date: 27 Jul 1943Death Date: 07 Apr 1994Residence at Death: Brook�eld, Fair�eld, CT  06804

Dear Bob,Josephine D'Angelo Brooks recently informed us thatKathryn LaCognata has passed on.John Maniec 1964

I just heard that Charles H. Lamoureux lll from the HHS class of 1968 passed away in late May of this year. (2014) He was living in PA. I heard this from his younger brother Paul. I also recently heard that Barbara Tedesco passed away many years ago. She also gradu-ated with the class of 1968. Just thought I would pass this sad information along.Thank youJanice (Schwartz) Block 1968 (Living in MA)

Janice (Schwartz) Block 1968

Charles Lamoureux lll 1968

Josephine D'Angelo Brooks

Barbara Tedesco1968

Kathryn LaCognata1964

Hey Bob,Mary Ann is interested in when Joseph Oddo and Robert Zarczynski from the class of 1961, passed on. Any information you can provide would be appreciated. Thank you.Mary Ann (Vallina)and Frank Smith.

A eulogy for Warren Uss delivered by Charlie Hearon Warren Uss, former captain of the Hicksville Fire Department and commissioner of the Hicksville Water District, died July 15 at Plainview Hospital. He was 62.He was born in Mineola, graduated from Hicksville High School in 1971 and went to work for his father at Oyster Bay Roo�ng and Siding. The next year he joined the Hicksville Fire Department as a member of Emer-gency Company 5, according to his family.Uss quickly became involved with the company and was elected secretary in 1977."He wanted to serve his community," said his wife, Dianne Uss.He met her in 1978 when she was a kindergarten teacher at Trinity Lutheran School in Hicksville and they married in 1984.In 1989, Warren Uss became �rst lieutenant for the �re department and was elected to serve as captain in 1991 and 1992, according to his family. He also served on the Bylaw, Welfare and Budget committees and was a member of the Exempt Benevolent Association, where he served as a trustee and was elected president in 1995 and 1996.In 2011, Uss retired as an employee of the Hicksville Fire District, but remained a volunteer for the depart-ment, his wife said. In 2008 he was elected to the Hicksville Water District Board of Commissioners and had served as chairman.He was an active member of the American Water Works Association, Long Island Water Conference and the Nassau Su�olk Water Commissioners Association, Dianne Uss said.When he wasn't working, Uss loved playing golf and would play wherever he could, she said, adding "he couldn't wait to go on vacation to play golf."Uss also coached his daughter Alexandra's basketball team at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hicksville."He was loyal to his friends and family," his wife said. "He had a loving heart and a dry Irish wit."In addition to his wife and daughter, Uss is survived by a sister, Maureen Uss, and a brother, John Uss, both of Port St. Lucie, Florida.Services were July 18 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hicksville. Donations can be made to Nassau County Fire�ghters Burn Center at P.O. Box 246, Levittown, NY 11756

Thanks for the eulogy for Warren. I've been kinda close to his sisterMaureen for years. Knew his dad, Warren Sr. and met him when he visited his good buddy Ted "Smith" Swedalla when Ted Swedalla, Jr. and I opened Liberty Plumbing and Heating Supply back in 1977 on West John Street. Our store was a building owned by Ted Smith. Smitty and his son, Peter Swedalla, did all the construction work on the 335 West John Property.

Maureen Uss and her dad, Warren Sr.

Thank you…nice family. Fished with them too on hfd trip.  I Know Tony Plonski, too. Thanks for the work you do with the webCharley Hearon

Thomas Henry DeBrocke Sr, 60, of Sun City Center, passed away April 13, 2005. He was born in Jackson Heights, Long Island, N.Y. He enjoyed golf and spent years playing and instructing; he ventured into golf equipment sales and marketing; worked for EZ-Go and Club Car and was licensed in Florida in 1964, as a Class A Professional Golf Association member. Survivors include his wife, Tara Lynn Turley; 3 sons, Thomas S. of Tampa, Benjamin H. and David H., both of Riverview; 3 grandchildren, Danielle, Dylan and Derek; an aunt, Alyce Prell of Clair Mel; and several cousins.Services were held April 23 at the Chapel of Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Home in Dade City.Arrangements were under the direction of Coleman & Ferguson Funeral Home, Dade City, FL.

To Bob CasaleFYI…I had discovered an obituary for 1962 class-mate Tom DeBrocke when preparing for our 50th reunion a few years back. RegardsRoy Garman

Hi BobI notice you have listed my sister-in-law Barbara Bruwer.  You are asking for her married name.  She became Barbara Bruwer Davis when she married her husband while a student in Plattsburgh College.  She had two children and passed away over 30 years ago struck by a brain tumor.  De�nitely heredity as her Mon and Grandmother both succumbed by the same disease.Hope this helps.Ellen Boos Bruwer - '54

BobI know you’re working on creating a memorial at the Junior High to honor those who served in the military during the Vietnam era. Both of my brothers served during that era. Jim McDonald was a submariner. Chuck McDonald was in the Coast Guard. He quit HHS at 16 to join and subsequently got a high school equivalency degree (GED). I don't remember if either served in combat zones. I’ve cc'd on this email to you and ask that you contact them. ThanksKathy McDonald Corey 1960 Editor note…I sent notes to both and await their reply.

Buf,So sorry to hear about  the passing of Fred Fluckiger (9/1 issue, HixNews).  He was the

oldest living person on our Hicksville Vietnam War Era Memorial List; HHS Class of 1938.  I

well remember the email exchange I had with him when he sent me his name; a very positive gentleman with a great attitude.  He entered the service

during the early stages of WWII and served our country until 1972, including time spent in action in both WW II and the Korean War.  He also served his community extremely well after his retirement from the military. He saw it all and we should all be very proud that a man like Fred is one of our Alumni.  My heart goes out to his family and may he rest in peace.

Joe Carfora