Around Hicksville

Hi there! My name is Patty Servidio, and I am a columnist for Hicksville News. I've been a Hicksville
resident since 1992, and my daughter is a graduate of HHS. I'm very active in the community, and I love
Hicksville. My columns are directly related to anything Hicksville, and recently, the Sylvania plants on
Cantiague Rock Road had caught my attention. My husband and I drive past the area on a weekly basis,
on our way to Home Depot or BJ's. For years, I wondered why it had never been torn down to make way
for something better. I recently found out why. I wrote a column about the site, because it directly tied
into a personal experience that I had. My question is, how many of your readers have ever worked for
Sylvania? What were their personal experiences with the company? Are you able to get in touch with
the readers, to put them in touch with either me or my editor?
If they want to get in touch with my editor directly, his name is Frank Rizzo. His phone number is 516747-8282. I appreciate any and all assistance you can give me/us in this matter. Thank you again for
your fine publication. I look forward to the monthly newsletters!
Best, Patty Servidio
pnbree@optonline.net

Hello Patty!
My name is David Rubin, editor emeritus (wow that makes me sound old) of the Hicksville newsletter. I
talked with some of my fellow editors and thought of something regarding a mutually beneficial
arrangement. I dont think we'd have any problems with you contributing to our newsletter and asking
for the information you need, especially as it potentially impacts many of our readers. They could help
you but could you help us in return? We always try to find interesting articles to publish in our
newsletter regarding what is going on in good ol' Hicksville. Any time that we reference another
publication's article (giving full credit for source/author/photographer), we get slapped with a desist
request. Strange in that we don't make any money, charge any fees and are only redirecting users to the
source after a brief introduction to the article. Would you and the Hicksville News allow us to reference
your publication's articles and help drive more traffic to your site? We'd of course abide by any
formatting/content rules you may come up with as we do want to be good "neighbors". I look forward to
your reply and hope all is well back in my hometown.
Kind regards
David Rubin 1982
HiThank you for this video - and for the newsletters. It's indeed a wonderful thing you are doing for
the alumni. I see that Brian Low is among those included in the In Memoriam for the Class of 1967.
Can you please confirm that this is correct? In the listing on the website, it shows "Brian Law"
(although I could not find anyone named "Law" in the 1967 yearbook); and on Facebook, there is a
Brian Low (from Hicksville, living in Florida), who seems to be very much alive and continues to post
on his page.
I appreciate any enlightenment you can give me on this, as Brian was a long-ago good friend of mine

and I was greatly saddened by seeing his passing. Now I'm a bit confused, seeing what appears to be his
active page on Facebook. Do you know who advised you of his death? I am truly interested in
contacting him, but do not want to reach out to the wrong person. Many thanks for helping me clarify
this situation. Best regardsNaomi Zuckerman Conners 1968

NaomiI did some investigating and it appears that Brian Low is alive and well and
apparently very successful. Ken Marcus sent me the list several years ago when they were doing a
reunion. I checked several death indexes and did not see Brian listed. I'll put your note in the next
newsletter as this month has been closed out. Thanks for the heads up. love yah buffalo bob Casale
p.s. are you related to Nate and Howie Zuckerman???

Was looking through some things today and look what I found!!!!Steve
Zorovich 1979

I love this tee shirtRobin Kriss Rhea 1972

Maureen Uss Bensen

February 12 at 7:33pm Indian River Estates, FL
My dad John Uss on his pony in the front of his house which was farm land in Hicksville on 16th st
They grew vegetables had a large chicken coup that they still had when I was a kid. I use to go and
collect the eggs in the morning. Also goats, large apple trees. My dad was born in 1923. Their home was
an old army barracks that my grandfather moved from Mitchell field . Then he took 3 years to dig a
cellar for all the canning my grandmother did. He Went to St. Ignatius then to what was the original
Hicksville high school on Jerusalem Avenue. Dad graduated in 1943 with Mr Rusch and Mr Ernie Naso.
Such treasured memories for sure.

John Uss

Ray Rusch

Hyperlink to Hicksville High Class of 1975 Reunion

https://youtu.be/_jIgmDv7jKo

Bob. That was beautiful. You put so much love and passion in all that you do. Im
happy you waited to play The Way We Were until the end. Why??? Because Im still crying. That
song touches the heart and the treasured memories we have and share with all. Hope all is well. Love
yahMaureen ( Moe) Uss Benson 1964

BobAs usual, another great jobwell done. Appreciate all you do...Skip
Huber 1964
Hi BobJust watched the Class of '75 reunion video. It was wonderful. Captured the fun at this year's
reunion and also good to see the people at the 35th. I will say that most of my office enjoyed the video
as well, having enjoyed seeing me in my "natural habitat." Hope all is well and thanks, so much, again.
Best alwaysLee Shulman 1975

BOBJust saw the reunion of 1975....my son Tim Croan was a graduate of that
year. You did an excellent job putting it together....A LABOR OF LOVE...when Tim comes to see me
again I will show him this newsletter and reunion photo's......Thanks again...Marcella/Marcie
Yenick 1953

Tim Croan
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Hicksville New York Then and Now (12,734 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jacJ_v0ceuU

Very cool Bob! ThanksPatti Tobacco (Buffalo Bobs sister)

Great job Bob. Thanks for all your hard work on this. It certainly brought back
memoriesSusan Serlin 1961

Thank youJoan Siegl Rudolph 1961

 Bob you outdid yourself. Thank you. An outstanding job and so many things to
rememberDiana Urena 1961

Very nice video Bob. Thanks for sharing. I hope all is well good
sirScott Abrams (family Friend with sister Staci)

Great job Bob! My mother-in-law is in one of the photos buying meat at the
Farmer's Market. Thanks for the memoriesFran Wallach Gallo 1961

Thank you Bob for the memories and for all your effortCamille Gully
Hauf 1962

Thanks BobBill Canham 1961

This is very niceMichelle Mazur

So great, Bob thanks for the memories. You sure did put a lot of work into
thisCarol Mack Berry 1963

Thank you Bob, this was great. such great memoriesVirginia Kolenik
Doherty 1961
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Hi allI'm long overdue in thanking the staff of Hix News for the incredible job they
do each month. So...thanks very much! I just viewed the Memorial Tribute for the Class of '67 and
although it was sad to watch I was amazed at the wonderful job you have done. Just a note: Bonni
Aronoff's last name is misspelled. Know you'd want to be aware of that. Looking forward to the 50th
reunion...it will be the first reunion for me!...Patti McGee Malone 1967

Dear HixNewsIs there a list of 1968 classmates who have passed available???...Paul
Pugliani..Editor Note...Yes. All the alumni whose passing has been reported to us are available on
our website at the In Memoriam section, organized by class year...Best Henry

Hello HixNewsI am James Janis...the Hicksville Historian. I am doing research on Hicksvillians

who served in Korea during the War. Could you put the word out that if anyone in your group
knows either any veteran or the descendants who served. Thank You. Please contact me at
HICKSVILLE LIBRARY 516 931-1417 ex 101 Ask for Mr Janis

To: All HHS HixNews Subscribers

From: Bob Casale, Editor in Chief HixNews
We need your help to honor Hicksvilles own Vietnam War Era Veterans, who were ignored and
sometimes even vilified for serving during a very unpopular war. They paid the price for the Veterans
coming after them who served in other unpopular places, such as Iraq and Afghanistan. The general
public learned from Vietnam that the soldier risks his life because he has either been drafted or
volunteered to serve his nation. He does not pick war, nor when to fight, the politicians do that for him.

So many veterans of the Vietnam Era were drafted and sent to Vietnam much to their chagrin.
Many went not knowing what their fate would be when fighting against communism. Communism was
high on the chart back then and there were entities other than Vietnam that were targeted, but only
Vietnam bore the burden of "Soldiers on the Ground."

Those veterans fought hard to prevent the spread of Communism only to wind up coming
home to a population that had mixed emotions. Many ignored the return of their friends for years who
went to Vietnam. Why, is still a mystery. When summoned to go someplace by the military, there is
little anyone can do. You don't ignore orders. But don't play cold shoulder to those who served and who
served admirably. So much Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is evident in hundreds of thousands
who served and many are our friends who deserve recognition. How do we do that???

We establish a Memorial to honor all who served and the grounds for such a memorial are
now approved by the Hicksville School System, the Memorial Monument has been designed and
the Center Plaque to the Memorial has been cast. What is missing is the enthusiasm of Hicksville
Alumni to honor a commitment to see that the Memorial is created. Many of you have already
donated generously and your help is much appreciated. This is not directed to you. It is, however,
directed to those who have not contributed to fund this project.

So far, donations made since October, 2014 total only $10,400 of the $25,000 needed to
construct, place and maintain the Hicksville Vietnam War Era Memorial to all Hicksville residents who
served their country during the Vietnam War Era. Send a couple of bucks...two dollars...three
dollars...four dollars. It doesn't have to be hundreds. WE need to reach a goal that still seems distant
after well over a year trying! Please help and become part of seeing a successful reality to the service
given by your classmates to their country during a most unpopular war. In this way, those who served
and their families can visit a Memorial at the Middle School on Jerusalem Avenues Memorial Gardens,
that will display their name...A name, also, that will "live on for the service they provided".

Generations before have honored the veterans of World War I, World War II and the Korean
War. There is a small area that does honor some of the Vietnam Era Vets but does not honor all who
served. This is your opportunity to become part of this effort, by contributing anything you can afford.
Please, donate soon, if you have yet to do so.

Checks should be made out to: Hicksville Vietnam Era Memorial and sent
to:
Hicksville Vietnam Era Memorial Project
c/o William Walden
245 West 9th Street
Deer Park, NY 11729
Our heartfelt Thanks for taking action now!
The Hicksville Vietnam War Era Memorial Project Team

BobThanks for doing this. See you were in San Diego in 1968. I moved here in
1972. It is a great place to livePaula Knight Rothschild 1961

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Editor NoteAnn and Roy Meier are celebrated their 59th anniversary on 17 February. Tried to
send a card but their email address was not good. If you read this, Roy, please send your current
email address to editors@hixnews.com

Thanks & Happy Anniversary

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Suzanne Gerrett
Cullen 1956
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Although at this age, it might
be better to not be reminded!...Bob Gillette

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us It was much appreciated. Leslie
and Robert Otten...1959
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Martha Gross Parent
1960

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Bill
Fuchs...1960

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...Ed Giannelli 1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciatedMary OShaughnessy Cleary 1961

 Thank

you for the card, and for thinking of me. It

was much appreciated. You made my day...love and God Bless you All...Diana Urena Carasa
1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...Joan DeJohn Brite 1961 and Paul Brite

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...Josephine Cipullo Walston...1962

Thank you to you all for my birthday wishes...Suzon Cohen Fisher

1965

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...Sandi Notov Katz...1965

Great Birthday Card...thanks...Mike Perduto 1966

Thank

you for the card, and reminding me to have fun on my day! Tony

Bellacera 1966

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...shown above is me and wife Bobbie Arlene and granddaughter Cayla!
Paul Backman 1967

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Bruce
Goldmacher 1967

Thank you for remembering us. We are enjoying living in Vero Beach ,making
new friends , starting a southern garden & traveling. HHH will always hold good memories for
me...Lynn McMorrow ORiordan & Marc ORiordan 1968
A note from Mark ProvenzanoI want to wish my beautiful wife Christine a Happy 35th
Wedding Anniversary and Happy Valentine's Day! It's been an amazing time and I'm looking forward to
many more years and adventures together. Love You XXX

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. More
than you know...Robert Bialick 1970

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

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. And a
special thanks to all of you who put out the newsletters every month. It's a big job, and doing a
fantastic job. Look forward to it always!...Mary Ann Walkowski Westervelt 1976
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. You remember every year
and am very appreciativeAlison Swanton Mason 1986

Email Address Changes

Need email address for the following. If you know, please send a note to Buffalo Bob Casale at
bufbob@juno.com
Nick DiPalo
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Wed like to encourage more readers to send us things that we can add to the newsletter each month. Without
contributions from our readers, it becomes quite difficult to fill the pages. Wed love to get stories about your
experiences at HHS, and also your fond memories of Hicksville and the surrounding area.

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Over thirty people were in attendance for the Hicksville Historical Society's Winter Social on January
17. Paul Hunchak of Old Westbury Gardens gave a presentation titled "The Phipps Family of Old
Westbury Gardens." It highlighted the personal lives of John S. and Margarita Grace Phipps and how
they reared a family in the Old Westbury House during the Gilded Age. Our next program will be "The
History of St. Ignatius-Loyola Church." Father James T. Stachacz and parishioner Mary Ann Lang will
give a presentation on the history of Hicksvilles most recognizable church building which is celebrating
its 125th anniversary. The event will be held on Tuesday, March 22 at Hicksville Public Library at 7:30
p.m. All are welcome and refreshments will be served. Please visit our website for more
information: https://hicksvillehistoricalsociety.wordpress.com

The Society enjoys the discussion

photos by Bob Koenig

Paul Hunchak * Pres Derek Stadler * V.P. Denward Collins, Jr.

In The News

How about the guy pictured below? Would love to see his
first lady! My kind of candidate! XoXo Barbara DiBella 1962

Hollywood Hotties Who Walked Away From the

Money, Fame And Power

Greta Garbo was one of the defining actresses in film history. She was nominated for three Oscars,
for both silent and talkie films. But she quickly tired of the attention and pressure, retiring at the age
of 36 when a critic gave her a horrible review that she took very, very personally.

There werent many young men who could have resisted the charms of Phoebe Cates in her role in
Fast Times at Ridgemont High. But she would disappear from the public eye in 1994 to raise her
children with her actor husband Kevin Kline.

Shirley Temple was Americas sweetheart as a child star in the 1930s, but the world was less
receptive to her as an adult actress. She tried her hand at a few films, but they never took off. Instead,
she took topolitics! Temple worked for the UN amidst other causes.
Today, on February 19, 1945, the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Marine Corps Divisions landed on the shores of Iwo
Jima, an integral battle during WWII.
Almost 100 years prior to this event, they landed on the shores of Tripoli fighting Muslim Pirates...

To the shores of Tripoli as the song goes. Semper Fi!

New Readers

Joan Chiarello 1971

Paul Lauricella 1975

Hi BobI was so disappointed to not have gotten the February Hix News. Somehow
I was omitted from the mailing. Please check that my info is intact. Thanks so muchAudrey
(Glenn) Schneider
When you were getting the notice from Henry, it was only to advise you that the current newsletter is at
our website. The newsletter is always available if you got to http://hixnews.com You should put the
above hyperlink someplace so you can access the newsletter alwayslove yah bob

Passages
I'm so sorry to report that Joan (Olsen) Forrester died October 3, 2015 (her dad's birthday).

Sandra Olsen Trenka 1955

Bob, Henry and staffIt is with much sadness that I report the passing of our
classmate, teammate and friend, Martin F. Katz, from HHS class of '55. Will you please place his name
on the In Memoriam list in newsletter. Thanking you and your staff for all the great work you do each
monthCheers, Bob McWilliams 1955

Warm Greetings To You AllAs I write these lines its been three months since
Marcy died, late-night, almost 10pm November 19, last year, turning my life upside down. These three
months have been the saddest in my life, and also the warmest. I lost Dakini Marcy, but Ive gotten in
touch with so many people who knew her and loved her hundreds, maybe over a thousand. The
emotional power of these months has been overwhelming to me, and I thank you all. I dont know how
anyone deals with this level of grief without putting together a memorial such as Marcys. This Sunday,
and again on Wednesday, Marcys Obit/Memorial announcement will run in the Press Democrat and
Independent Journal, two local papers.
In a week on Saturday the 27 of February we will hold Marcys memorial at the Glaser Center in Santa
Rosa, California, and say our remembrances and our good-byes, as Dylan wouldnt say. Marcy
respected Dylan as a wordsmith, but she loved Phil Ochs. At the memorial the twenty or so speakers will
walk you through Marcys life, pointillist style, each speaker choosing a color and placing only one dot,
or at most two on the canvas.
Following the memorial I will be sending out a DVD and a CD of the Memorial to everyone I have a
snail mail address for, so be sure to send me your snail mail address. In fact, you can email it to the
Email address of Marcys new foundation that we are setting up, marcytellesworks@sbcglobal.net . The
purpose of Marcys new foundation will be to collect and publish Marcys creative works, and where we
can, get them performedKim Allen 1962

Memorial
Saturday, February 27
Theater Program, 2:30:
Marcys Choirs and individual singers and remembrances
Lobby Program, 5pm:
Deli platters, chairs and tables and chat, and Computerized slide shows provided by you
Glaser Center
547 Mendocino Avenue
Santa Rosa, California

People Looking For People

Could you add Fran Schnapper 1962 to the list of people looking for people? Thanks...Joe and
Diane Cuti Germain
Hi! Thanks for all you do!! Any way to delete my reference in 'people looking for people: Jackie
Corlin looking for Denise Douglas? Would appreciate as she turned out to be not-so-nice when I
connected. So I connected. Thanks so much!...Jackie Corlin 1970
Editor note JackieWhere there's a will there's a way. DoneBest, Henry

Recipes

We called it Shit On A Shingle but it is delicious

Reunions

Hi! Just wondering if you have heard anything about a reunion this spring for the
Class of 1976? Thanks so much! SincerelyCindy Harris Schwartz 1976
Cindy...I checked Facebook and Classmates and there is no indication of a reunion for your class of
1976. I'm going to send a note to all the 1976 class members that are on the HixNews mailing list. I will
advise when and if I get some responses. Warm Regardsbuffalo bob casale
CindyIt's been three days since I sent out a note to your classmates and have heard back from no one.
I guess there's no interest. Seems like every class has one person who takes charge and makes things
happen. Your class has no hard chargers!!! Sorrylove yah bob

Videos on the internet

Dog Treat Jenga
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/01/dog-treat-jenga/
Pearl Harbor After Tourists Have Left For The Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgE2KiPd3xg
The Long Road Home
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ms84WfJwalI
Amazing 3D drawings by Stefan Pabst
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/02/amazing-3d-drawings/

The Dancing Deer

http://biggeekdad.com/2016/02/the-dancing-deer/
An interesting video that shows work in progress
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/02/a-very-satisfying-video/
A Willys Jeep
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lArUXYlXsH4
A flashback to real old rock and roll
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDc0ID6PJeg&feature=player_embedded
Puppies Howling
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/01/puppies-trying-to-howl/
One World Observatory
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/01/one-world-observatory/

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=UUXo7KBz3u7jaisFn
byAeyxQ
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=Igu3etBRjM&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