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VOL. 8 NO. 32 Thursday, June 27, 1974 10 cents per copy
Bicycling-Combine
Fun and Safety
NEW LEADERSHIP: Oyster Bay Town Councilman Salvatore R.
Mosca shares a happy moment as Elizabeth Bernhard (left), new
President of the Bethpage Golden Age Club, accepts the gavel from
outgoing President Viola Weydener. A party was held at Olsen's Inn
to celebrate the new officers' elections.
Senior Citizens Summer Fun Days
BETHPAGE COMMUNITY PARK
SENIORS SUMMER PROGRAM -
JULY AND AUGUST 1974
Tuesday July 2
10:00 arm. Bud departs for Hempstead « ^ / S S S J S T ( B&
tent facility - beach -swimming miniture gold- shuffleboard (Bring
lunch)
3:00 p.m. Departure time
F Thursday, July 4
HOLIDAY (No Program)
Tuesday, July 9 ., „
(Bring Lunch)
3:00 p.mm. Departure time F Thursday July 11
1000 a m Registration, announcements, cards and games
l-nnnm ArteT& Crafts - Carole Muntzenberger
(Bring'Scts of white bread and large flat beach stone or small
s l a t e ) Tuesday July 16..
10:00 a.m. Bus departs for Nassau Beach Park at Lido
3:00 p.m. Departure time •
F Wednesday July 17
lunch) , .._,,
4:00 p.m. Approximately return tune
' Thursday July 18
1000 a.m. Cards, games, announcements
i.uup.i . y Tuesday July 23
10:00a.m. Bus departs for Nassau Beach Park at Lido
3:00 Departure time
*^ i Thursday July 25
1000 a.m. TRIP - Planting Fields Arboretum
10:00 a.m. Bus departure time
F TuesdayJuly30
10:00a.m. Bus departs for Nassau Beach Park at Lido
3:00 p.m. Departure time
F Thursday Aug. 1
looo a m Cards, games, announcements
io-M am Military Bridge game - Trudy Gross
Wp m. Arts & Crafts - Carole Muntzenberger F Tuesday Aug. 6
1000 a.m. Bus departs for Nassau Beach Park at Lido
3:00 p.m. Departure Time
J W F •- Thursday Aug. 8
in-fto a m Cards, games, announcements
S'.Sn I'm ArteT& Crafts - Carole Muntzenberger
. °00^pm to 3 P.m Painting Instructions - Mildred Landau Pawl
Friday Aug. 9 „ .
1000 a.m. Departure for "Swing-Out" party at Nassau Bear*
Park. See flyer (Bring lunch)
3:00 p.m. Departure. « •£
p*t t - LuellaStrasser
^uybudd Summer Program Coordinator
Recreation Leader , 9T W B ^ 921-5770
Now that the warmer
weather is here, more and
more people of all ages are
turning to bicycles as their
means of transportation.
In view of the energy crisis
and ecological problems,
the use of bicycles has
increased greatly and
should be encouraged to do
so. It is therefore of great
importance that both
cyclists and motorists
learn and practice the
rules of the road.
A bicycle can provide
good health, recreation,
and transportation for
those who use it correctly.
In 1973 the Bicycle In-by
Shari Miller
stitute of America
reported the sale of 15.3
million bicycles. They are
being ridden by
grade-school youngsters,
teenagers, senior citizens,
and those in between.
All bicyclists must
develop good riding
habits; motorists must
also do their share by
recognizing that a bicycle
is a Vehicle .too and must
be respected as one. In
Nassau County alone,
there have been 299 motor
vehicle- bicycle accidents
so far this year; five
fatalities have resulted.
The BETHPAGE
Bethpage Graduation Review
The nineteenth annual commencement exercises of
the Bethpage High School were held Sunday afternoon,
June 23, at 4 p.m. on the Bethpage High School athletic
field The Class of 1974 filed onto the field to the ac­companiment
of the High School Band playing the tra­ditional
"Pomp and Circumstance."
Rev Walter E. Simmons of St. Martin of Tours of­fered
an inspiring invocation. The Salutatory Address
was given by Steven Martin, who was followed by
Joseph DeFrisco giving tiie Valedictory Address Dr.
Roper F. Larsen, the Superintendent of Schools,
presented his commencement remarks to the students
a iThe Splomas were presented to this year's gradua­tes
by Antttony J. LoFaso, the president of the Board of
Education! Dr. Larsen; Mr. George C McEU-oy, toe
High Sch/ool principal; and Mr. Vincent Parlato, the
High School assistant principal. The benediction was
warmly/offered by Rabbi Kenneth D. Poplack of the
Bethpage Jewish Community Center.
more: honors and awards Page 16)
Plainedge Graduation Review
The Plainedge High School
Commencement Excercises were
held on Sunday afternoon June 23
at Plainedge High School in
North Massapequa.
The graduates filed in to the
traditional tune ot "Pomp and
Circumstance" played by the
High School Band. The
Salutatorian g*"^ £. Kosofsky
gave his address which was
followed by a lovely rendition of
•'Dear Land of Home" by the
seniors from the Concert Choir.
Dr Richard Browne, Principal
of Plainedge High School,
presented the scholarships to this
year's recipients. The band
played "Theme from Master­piece
Theatre" as an introduction
to Valedictorian Robert H.
BarSTi's address to his class. Dr.
Ray T. Blank, Superintendent of
Schools, presented »j»» graduates
tn. tlie'ir many friends and
relatives in the audience.
Mr. Franklyn J. McGrath,
President of the Board of
Education, joined Dr. Blank in
presenUng the Class of 1974 with
their diplomas.
TRIBUNE would like to
encourage safe bicycling
by endorsing the following
safety rules for cyclists:
1-Signal for turns and
stops using standard hand-signals.
2-Obey all traffic signs
and signals. These include
Traffic lights (Green-Gor
Yellow-Caution, Red-
Stop), Stop signs,
Crosswalk markings at
intersections, and Police
officers, directing traffic.
3-Ride with traffic.
4-Yield the right-of-way
to pedestrians.
5-Ride alone-only one on
a bike.
6-Keep both hands on the
handle bars, except when
signalling, and then one
hand.
7-Ride single file-close
to the right side of the
street or roadway. Make
no sudden change of
course. _
8-AT NIGHT-BE
SEEN! Have a good
headlight and a red
taillight or reflector.
Reflective tape can also be
applied to handlebars,
front rear forks, and rear
fenders. Wearing white
clothing can also help.
9-Keep your bicycle in
good condition-then you
are always in control.
The following safe-riding
tips will help
bicyclists stay out of ac­cidents
and help them earn
the respect of motorists on
the road.
Keep well back from
moving cars--they may
stop suddenly.
Be smart on left turns.
Drive straight' across the
street close to the right
curb-wait for fts light to
CuaTige-then start off in
the new direction with the
light.
Walk your bicycle when
crossing busy streets and
intersections.
Be alert for pedestrians
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