Operation Christmas Stocking Thanks You

I would like to share with you the following post I received from the recepients of everyone's generous donations to Operation Christmas Stocking.


This picture is of our Airmen making the best of Christmas while away from their families. It is of the men and women you supported from back home. You and our countrymen are what's most important to our cause and mission here at the 376 Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. We thank your team for all the support!

JOHN W. POLLARD, Maj, USAF Commander, 376 ESFS Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyz Republic

Lindenhurst PTA sponsors Legislators Breakfast

The Lindenhurst PTA Council sponsored their annual Legislators Breakfast at Lindenhurst High School, which included Suffolk County Legislator Wayne Horsley, NYS Assemblyman Bob Sweeney, NYS Senator Owen Johnson, and a represeantative from NYS Senator Charles Fuschillo's office. Questions from the PTA, Students, and community organizations were directed to aour elected officials. I was the orator for the Lindenhurst Joint Civic Association.

Wanda McCabe honored for her Civic contributions

Wanda McCabe, President of the Heer Park Civic Association was feted by friends and family at the Sea Haven Restaurant for all her work in the community. Lindenhurst Mayor Tom Brennan presented Wanda with a proclamation and declared January 5, 2010, Wanda McCabe Day in the Village of Lindenhurst. Wanda will be truly missed by the community when she leaves for her new home in Florida.

Tanner Park Senior Center

Helpers giving out candy canes at the Tanner Park Senior Center were (left to right) Steve McGrath and Teresa Langdan from Century21 AA, Senior Center Director Annie Pettit, Commissioner Madeline Bayton, Greg Muller from D’Andrea Brothers Funeral Home, me, and John Panetta from Panetta Physical Therapy Training and Wellness.

Copiague Chamber of Commerce Member of the Year

At the annual Copiague Chamber of Commerce/Kiwaniis Holiday party, I was honored as Member of the Year for dedication and hard work for the Copiague community.

I'm shown here received a plaque of recognition from Copiague Chamber of Commerce President Sharon Fattorusso.

Island Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble

The Island Symphony Orchestra String Ensemble performed Christmas Music at the Tanner Park Senior Center to the delight of all that attended. The Seniors from all the Town of Babylon Senior Centers enjoyed the concert immensely. From Left to right was Martha Rabin on the flute, Beryl Marshall, Donna Geiger, Mary McLaughlin and Nancy Maia on the violins, Lisa Brieff on the viola and Julie Fazio on the cello.

Meridale Park Civic Association Meeting

John Lisi, President of the Joint Civics Association of Lindenhurst spoke at the recent Meridale Park Civic Association meeting regarding the upcoming January 13, 2010, open meeting for Lindenhurst Village residents. It will be held at the Edward Bower School on Montauk Highway at 7pm. Pictured from Left to right are John Lisi, Meridale Park executive board members Dan Mari, Fran Higgins, Rosaline Walters and John Reynolds.

Operation Christmas Stocking "Stuffers"

The Lindenhurst High School JrROTC cadets, under the direction of Executive Officer Nicole Connors filled stockings with donated goodies for the troops serving overseas for Operation Christmas Stocking. Many thanks to all those who contributed so generously to this worthy cause, especially to the merchants at the AT&T Wireless Store, in Lindenhurst, F&D Supply Co., in Copiague, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, in Massapequa Park, and Wescott Group Realty, in Babylon, who served as drop off points for donations, and the Lindenhurst Eye Surgeons.

Lindenhurst High School MCJrROTC stuffs stockings for Operation Christmas Stocking

The Lindenhurst High School JrMROTC cadets with 1st Lt. Mike Frasca as their CO have again volunteered to be elves amd stuff stockings with the donations from our local residents to ship to our military personnel overseas. Over the past few years Major Sureau's cadets have assisted in this project that boosts the morale of our troops overseas at holiday time.

Lindenhurst Homemakers sew Stockings for Operation Christmas Stocking

Diane Amico and the Lindenhurst Homemakers Evening Unit made stockings to fill with donations for the military serving overseas as part of Operation Christmas Stocking.

Lindenhurst Library comes through for Operation Christmas Stocking

The Lindenhurst Library workers donated stockings filled with goodies for the troops serving overseas for Operation Christmas Stocking. Pictured are some of the workers holding the beautiful stockings that were put together by the generous library employees.

Operation Christmas Stocking

The members of the Tanner Park Senior Center are getting ready to assist in Operation Christmas Stocking which sends Christmas stockings to the military serving overseas to boost their morale. Pictured from left to right are Helen Raskopf, Mickey Lind, Jack Hundsucker, Janet Hundsucker, Teddy Toomey, Maurice Azzopard, Margaret Lawler, and John Tarashuk. Drop off centers for donations of filled stockings, stockings and stocking stuffers are F & D supply, 1347 Merrick Rd., Copiague, The ATT Wireless Store, 654B N. Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, Prudential Douglas Elliman Real Estate, 5066 Sunrise Highway, Massapequa Park, and Westcott Group Realty, 17 Deer Park Ave., Babylon. For more information go to www.BoatsieLongIsland.org or call Susn Esposito at 631 226-0641.

Red Cross Road Rally

Tanner Park hosted the first Red Cross Road Rally from Yapank. The Copiague Chamber of Commerce was on hand for all the fun at this free event. There was something for everyone with the show cars on display and the bands playing throughout the day. There were amusements for the kids and local merchants on display.

Cedar Beach Car Show

The Copiague Chamber of Commerce received a plaque of appreciation from Big Al of Street Wheelz at their annual Car Show at Cedar Beach. It was a gorgeous day and everyone had a wonderful time.

Pictured are me, Big Al, Copiague Chamber President Sharon Fattaruso, Director Donna Farina and Secretary Anna Chile.

Josphine and Rene Rospar's Farewell Dinner

President of the Lindenhurst Joint Civic Association, Josephine Rospar was recently honored for all her civic devotion by Lindenhurst Village officials at her going away party with many of her friends at the SeaHaven Restaurant in Lindenhurst. Josephine and her husband Rene will be moving out of state. Pictured from Left to right: Sean Cullinane, Mary Ann Weckerle, Josephine Rospar and Mike Lavorata.

Stir Crazy

Stir Crazy performed as part of the Village of Lindenhurst's concerts in the park series at the Gazebo in town.

Village trustee Mike Lavorata performed a song with the band too!

Gary US Bonds

Town of Babylon's own Gary US Bonds (he's from Wheatly Heights) sang to the crowd, that included many of his neighbors, at Copiague's Tanner Park.

It was the last concert of the 2009 season. I'm looking forward to 2010.

Dennis DeYoung from Styx

Dennis DeYoung from Styx wowed the large crowd at Copiague's Tanner Park. It was a great show.

Babylon to the Beaches

The Wounded Warrior Ride from Babylon Town Hall to Cedar Beach recently took place.

Local civic associations distributed flags from the town to give to the citizens showing their support for our veterans.

Little Anthony and The Imperials

The rain everyone was worried about held off for Little Anthony's appearance at Tanner Park. There was a mist in the air, but great spirits for the wonderful performance.

The crowd loved it.