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VOL. 20 NO. 9 Week of June 6-June 12, 1985 20 cents, per copy
Bethpage hiRh schoolers tune up for the Tune-A-Thon.
The runneis get set for the start.
4th Annual Bethpage Tune-A-Thon
By Michael' Polansky
Kentucky, native Cam Hubbard outlegged nearly 300 local runners
and set a new course record of 24:51 in winning the 4th annual
BETHPAGE TUNE-A-THON 5 Mile Run last Sunday, June 2.
Cam was on Long Island visiting Bethpage's Ellen Gluf, so it was
entirely appropriate that Ellen won the women's division of the race,
crossing the Bethpage High School finish line in 31:33. Ellen, a 1984
graduate of Bethpage High School, now does her running for Western
Kentucky University diiring the school year.
Mark Langford of Massapequa was the second place fmisher in 25:45,
Paul CapoHno of Lloyd Harbor was third, and Bethpage residents, Ed
Gonsalves and Jack Roden took 4th and 5th places respectively.
Bethpage's Jeanne Ofenlock continued herdomination of the50-59
age group, coasting to a 35:06 1st place finish. At the younger end of the
age spectrum, Bethpage's Lejkowski family had a super day, as M^rissa
took home the first place trophy in the 12 and under age group, and
sister Tara took second place in the 13 to 15 age group.
Bethpage music was the race theme once again this year, and bands
frpm five local schools, ~ the High School, Kennedy JHS, Charles
Canipaghe, Kramer Lane and Central Boulevard were out on the course
' to provide inspiration to the runners. Financial backing was once again
provided by the Campagne'Trucking Company.
Race Directors Ed Fishkind, Sonny Fishkind and Steve Shushan did
a terrific job once again this year, with the assistance of Maureen Buck,
Sabina Anselmo and dozens of local Volunteers who made it a
rewarding morning for everyone who competed.
Introducing.
... the candidates for the Bethpage School Board: Hal Resnick,
Anthony LoFaso and Sandra Watson. For an opportunity to meet these
candidates in person and discuss their views on any questions you may
have, the Bethpage Council of PTA invites you to "Meet The
Candidates Night" to be held on June 10th at 8 P.M. in the Little
Theatre at the Bethpage High School.,
The Annual Meeting will be held on June 11 th in the High School at 8
P.M.The election willbe held pnJune 12th in the High School from 12
noon til 10 P.M.
of working on the Budget Com­mittee
to help-lower the tax
increase for Bethpage residents.
"These have all, been excellent
experiences," says Sandy. "1 have
met wonderful people in this
community whom I've enjoyed
working for; and I hope to con­tinue
to do so in the future as a
School Board Member."
Sandra Watson and her hus­band
Burt have lived in Bethpage
for 2-1 years. They have four
children; Lisa attends Hofstra
University. Trisha attends Beth­page
High SchooU Jimmy is a
student at J.F.K. Junior High and
Eric is a student at Charles Cam­pagne.
She is an active member of the
Dads Club at Bethpage High
School which is an organization
that raises funds fqr the c}iildren
of th? school district.
Sandy is also very involved with
Bethpage Little League as Umpire
in Chief, Registration Chairper­son
i^nd Co-conimissioner of our
Farni League.
Th}S year Sandy had the pleasure
Anthony J. Lofaso has
lived in Bethjpage since.1955.
Tony and his wife^ Angie,
are the parents of five child­ren,
all of whom graduated
from the Bethpage school
system.
Tony is a graduate of New
York University, where he
earned a B.A. in Aeronauti­cal
Engineering and a Mas­ters
degree in Mechanical
Engineering. He is employed
at Sperry as the Director of
Programs with direct fiscal
responsibility for a budget in
excess of 55 nriillion dollars.
Tony is standing for re­election
to the Bethpage
School Board, Which he has
served with dedication for
the past 28 years, including
service as President and Vice
President of the Board.
Tony's philosophy on edu­cation
has always been to
provide the children of o.ur
community with the best
education possible within
. the means of the community
to pay.
During Tony's years of
Board service, he found the
time to serve on the execu-"
tive committee of the Nas­sau/
Suffolk School Board
Association and was chair­man
of its legislative com­mittee.
The legislative com­mittee
worked tirelessly, to
help assure that the Long
Island school districts
received a fair share of state
aid to help hold dowti real
estate property taxes, in
addition to fostering legisla­tion
important to suburban
school districts.
When Tony first arrived
in Bethpage, he helped
found the Bethpage Civic
Association and served as its
president. ^
Tony is keenly aware of
the need for careful planning
in order to maintain an
enriching educational expe­rience
for our children des­pite
the complex problems
of declining enrollment. His
vast experience and vitality
will serve him well in this
quest. -^
Ha! Resnick. and his wife, Benita
are twenty four year residents of
Bethpage. Their sons, Donald and
Bennett, are graduates of the
Bethpage school system.
Hal has served on the Bethpage
School Board for twelve years, the
last six as Vice President. He also
coached Little League and served
on Citizens Advisory Committees.
Hali^ a graduate of Pohs Insti­tute
of Insiirance. He is a self-employed
insurance claims adjus­ter
and investigator.
Hal is looking forward to seeing
you at "Meet the Candidates
Night," and answering any ques­tions
you may have.
^ ' ' ' '_
Ed Gonsalves was the first Beth- Bethpage's Jeanne Ofenloch won
page finisher. . the women's masters trophy.
A First Long Island
Governor Mario M. Cuomo, through the Office of Parks, Recreation,
and Historic Preservation, has announced that Long Island will be the
site of the first annual New York State Games for the Physically
Challenged. The Games, hosted by Nassau County, will take place on
August 2-4 at Mitchel Park and Nassau Community College.
This Uniondale facility witnessed the success of the 1984 International
Games for the Physically Disabled. It was at that time Governor Cuomo
recognized the need for an ongoing sports program for the physically
challenged residents of New York State and set the wheels in motion for
the Games for the Physically Challenged which may become a pattern
for the rest of the nation.
Governor Cuomo will officially announce the Games at a press
conference on Tuesday, June 4 at 12:00 noon oh the Capitol grounds in
Albany. Immediately following the press conference, a clinic for
disabled youngsters will be conducted demonstrating some of the
various track and field events.
Headquartered at the Long Island State Park Region in Babylon, the
staff of the Games is in fyll s\ying. "We wanted to get a good head s\art
because in every respect these games for young persons 11 through 18
years old can very well be a prototype for similar programs in many
states,"said Susan Gordon-RyanofSyosset, the Director of the Games.
Participation is restricted to residents of New York State, but young
persons from every region willbe eligible to compete. The only
requirement is that they are challenged physically because of injuries or
birth defects.
The Games will be on a broad basis because the t)arks and recreation
leadership felt that in-the past too many young athletes have been
excluded since there was no category for their type of physical
limitations. Now, under the designation of "Les Autres" (all others),
there will be participation by young athletes with problems from
multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, arthrogryposis and dwarfism.
They will join the competitors in the previous categories that include
blind and deaf youngsters, and those who have cerebral palsy,
amputations or are spinal cord injured. Because there are no restrictions
on abilities, the Games will involve youths who never competed in
anything before.
The events will be in track at the metric distances of 20,40,100,200,
400,800 and 1,500 with cateories for boys and girls in age groups 11 -13,
14-16, arid 17-18, The groupings apply for field events comprising shot
put, soft shot, Indian clubs, discus. Javelin, long jump, high jump,
distance kick, medicine ball thrust and precision throw. Swimming will
be for breaststroke, backstroke and free style for 25,50,and 100 meters.
The staff for the Games are Susan Gordon-Ryan, Director, who i?
herself physically challenged; Kathleen Hyman oif Massapequa, the
Public Relations Director; Brian Miller of West Hempstead, the Games
Director; Sonja Kuntzler of Valley Stream, Sports Consultant for the
Physically Challenged; and Carl Lundquist of Westbury, the Publicity
Coordinator.
Applications may be obtained from the Long Island State Parks and
Recreation Commission, P.O. Box 247, Belmont Lake State Park,
Babylon, NY 11702 or calling 516-669-1000 ex 247.