An Alumna's Solution to Budget Cuts
Sachem graduates have and continue to have a significant global impact on all levels of education and government.
Sachem alumna Mary Trapani Hynes graduated from Sachem High School in 1961, and continued her education at Harpur College (SUNY), in New York. Mrs. Hynes has for years been working as a teacher in Taranto Canada.
On Thursday July 28, 2011 Mary Trapani Hynes, spoke at the Mayor's Executive Committee forum, in an effort to stop budget cuts to the Taranto public library, and transportation systems. Mary skillfully used a unique combination of reverse psychology and sarcasm, which had a dramatic impact on the outcome of that meeting.
Please read the top link, which is a newspaper article, then view the lower link, which is a YouTube video. The video is absolutely fascinating!
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http://www.thestar.com/news/torontocouncil/article/1031744--sarcasm-the-big-winner-in-marathon-budget-session
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq67lT93Ki0&feature=topvideos_news
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Sunday, July 31, 2011
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Dennis Pelliccia:
A Cool Music Video I Wish to Share:)
At the Beach / The Hamptons / May 2010 / New York
click link / music video / home made
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http://youtu.be/CIPJQyg-oPM
Note :
These past few days "I've been takin" many cold showers... not too cold:))
Joan Lalla Gerson Said:
Thank you Dennis, for sharing that beautiful video. I can't wait to get out to Long Island this week and go to the ocean. After your video, I am more determined than ever. The Poconos have been hot for the past week but I am loving it. The humidity is low and the house stays cool with all these trees around. But, being a Long Island girl, I miss the ocean.
Thanks again.
Joanie
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A Cool Music Video I Wish to Share:)
At the Beach / The Hamptons / May 2010 / New York
click link / music video / home made
(Left click the link below)
http://youtu.be/CIPJQyg-oPM
Note :
These past few days "I've been takin" many cold showers... not too cold:))
Joan Lalla Gerson Said:
Thank you Dennis, for sharing that beautiful video. I can't wait to get out to Long Island this week and go to the ocean. After your video, I am more determined than ever. The Poconos have been hot for the past week but I am loving it. The humidity is low and the house stays cool with all these trees around. But, being a Long Island girl, I miss the ocean.
Thanks again.
Joanie
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Montauk Point Beach
Videos From Home on Long Island
The heat has been horrible here on long Island. In an attempt to get some relief from the extremely hot temperatures, Marie and I went to Montauk Point. It was actually cool at the beach! The weather was overcast, so we were spared direct exposure to the sun. There was a slight cool breeze; wow, finally some relief!
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The heat has been horrible here on long Island. In an attempt to get some relief from the extremely hot temperatures, Marie and I went to Montauk Point. It was actually cool at the beach! The weather was overcast, so we were spared direct exposure to the sun. There was a slight cool breeze; wow, finally some relief!
Montauk Beach
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The Great Montauk Tsunami! Ha! Ha!
(In the water with my clothes on!)
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I thought this had some value as a Human Interest Photo? This is Marie!
Makes a great desktop background!
Fellow alumni:
Please share your experiences with our group. A few photos would be great!
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Saturday, July 09, 2011
Emotional Evening at Ronkonkoma Beach
(This article is also published to Sachem Patch, the local Lake Ronkonkoma online Newspaper. Please go to the link below and read the wonderful alumni comments!)
http://sachem.patch.com/blog_posts/emotional-evening-at-ronkonkoma-beach
Also read 23 other related alumni comments at the URL below.
http://reunion98.blogspot.com/2009/10/for-those-alumni-that-have-seen-one-too.html#links
What is currently known as Ronkonkoma Beach is in fact the former location of the Hollywood Beach Pavilion, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. I, as a young man, patronized the Pavilion in the Fifties and Sixties.
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History repeats itself, as my Daughter Carol, a member of the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce, and owner of the "Liberty Tax Service," invites her parents to attend a Clam Bake/ BBQ, at the former location of the "Hollywood Beach Pavilion," now called "Ronkonkoma Beach."
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A smile appeared on my daughters face when she realized that she had inadvertently invited her father to a treasured location of his youth. My daughter is too young to have seen the Pavilion, but she did see the glow on my face as I basked in the Sun on what I consider to be "Hallowed Ground." Actually the weather was overcast, with rain showers. I was unable to see the clouds or feel the rain, because the "Spirit of times past," would only allow me to see the sunshine, and feel the sand beneath my feet!
Surrounded by younger "Sachemites," a few of the attendees were wearing Red and Gold Sachem T - Shirts "How cool is that!" I actually met a Sachem Alumna from the class of 1967.
The actions of the "Spirit of times past," once again prodded me, in effect telling me that I should look around for more signs from my past. Yep! The spirit was right, the event was catered by none other than "Bruno's."
"Bruno's," has been and still is an integral part of Ronkonkoma culture and history. In the Sixties and Seventies everyone from my crowd "hung-out" at Bruno's. Reminiscent of the "English Pub," Bruno's has for decades functioned not only as a prominent pub, restaurant, and caterer; but also as the de facto social headquarters of Ronkonkoma.
The "Spirit of times past," has shown me that the wonderful people and places of Ronkonkoma have not changed, but continue to thrive!
My thanks to the Ronkonkoma Chamber of commerce, for having this wonderful event, on July 8, 2011. It appears that this event may be annual; where can I buy the tickets for next year's event?
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(This article is also published to Sachem Patch, the local Lake Ronkonkoma online Newspaper. Please go to the link below and read the wonderful alumni comments!)
http://sachem.patch.com/blog_posts/emotional-evening-at-ronkonkoma-beach
Also read 23 other related alumni comments at the URL below.
http://reunion98.blogspot.com/2009/10/for-those-alumni-that-have-seen-one-too.html#links
What is currently known as Ronkonkoma Beach is in fact the former location of the Hollywood Beach Pavilion, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY. I, as a young man, patronized the Pavilion in the Fifties and Sixties.
History repeats itself, as my Daughter Carol, a member of the Ronkonkoma Chamber of Commerce, and owner of the "Liberty Tax Service," invites her parents to attend a Clam Bake/ BBQ, at the former location of the "Hollywood Beach Pavilion," now called "Ronkonkoma Beach."
A smile appeared on my daughters face when she realized that she had inadvertently invited her father to a treasured location of his youth. My daughter is too young to have seen the Pavilion, but she did see the glow on my face as I basked in the Sun on what I consider to be "Hallowed Ground." Actually the weather was overcast, with rain showers. I was unable to see the clouds or feel the rain, because the "Spirit of times past," would only allow me to see the sunshine, and feel the sand beneath my feet!
Surrounded by younger "Sachemites," a few of the attendees were wearing Red and Gold Sachem T - Shirts "How cool is that!" I actually met a Sachem Alumna from the class of 1967.
The actions of the "Spirit of times past," once again prodded me, in effect telling me that I should look around for more signs from my past. Yep! The spirit was right, the event was catered by none other than "Bruno's."
"Bruno's," has been and still is an integral part of Ronkonkoma culture and history. In the Sixties and Seventies everyone from my crowd "hung-out" at Bruno's. Reminiscent of the "English Pub," Bruno's has for decades functioned not only as a prominent pub, restaurant, and caterer; but also as the de facto social headquarters of Ronkonkoma.
The "Spirit of times past," has shown me that the wonderful people and places of Ronkonkoma have not changed, but continue to thrive!
My thanks to the Ronkonkoma Chamber of commerce, for having this wonderful event, on July 8, 2011. It appears that this event may be annual; where can I buy the tickets for next year's event?
Our Thanks to Google/ Blogger for Hosting Our Site
Also! LEFT CLICK "COMMENTS" BELOW TO VIEW ALUMNI COMMENTARY.
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