Bethpage-Tribune_1991-08-02

              mHPAGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
YOUR OFFICIAL HOMETOWN NEWSPAPER
Serving Bethpage, Island Trees, Plainedge, Seaford, Old Bethpage and Ploinview
VOL. 24 NO. 35 August 2-8, 1991 25 CENTS
NEW ADDITION AT
RESTORATION
This summer, a time machine has
been added to the standard fleet of
wheel-barrows, ox-carts and horse-drawn
vehicles at Old Bethpage
Village Restoration: a free, two-car
motorized tram that picks up visitors
at the Reception Renter and trans­ports
them back to the 19th Century,
making the 209-acre village more
accessible than ever.
"Providing our senior citizens and
the physically challenged with an
easier way to see one of America's
most authentic living history museums
was our primary concern." said
Coiinty Executive Thomas S. Gulotta.
"That others will be able to ride the
new tram is a gratifying bonus."
The tram will operate whenever the
village is open. In the fall its hours
will be shortened. Passengers may
board, disembark and reboard whe­never
they wish at seven different
locations. including the air-conditioned
Reception Center.
Would-be time-travelers will have
their pick of summertime activities
dating from several different years:
• 1845, for bottle-breaking,
barrel-smashing and hell-raising Tem­perance
Rallies (Saturday. August 3.
and Sunday. August 4):
• 1860, for a Base Ball game played
bv 19th ceniurv rules (Sundav. August
11):
• 1870, for a Horse Show on the
Village.Fairgrounds (Sundav. August
18): ^
• 1861, for the traditional "Harvest
Home" celebration (Labor Day
Weekend).
For visitors interested in contrasting
Old Bethpage's new streamlined tram
with more traditional methods of
transportation, there are wagon rides
every Sunday and pony rides every
Saturday; both are available at a small
fee.
Nineteenth Century opponents of
the new-fangled steam locomotive
claimed that any conveyance moving
faster than 30 miles an hour would
cause passengers to become breath­less.
The Old Bethpage tram never
exceeds eight miles per hour, but as
it moves past cultivated fields, grazing
livestock, historic buildings and
friendly villagers dressed in period
costume, it may, indeed, take the
breath s^way. '
Old Bethpage Village Restoration,
operated by the Museum Services
Division of the Nassau County
Department of Recreation and Parks,
is located on Round Swamp Road in
Old Bethpage. one mile south of the
Long Island Expressway, exit 48.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The
Village will be open six days a week,
closed on Fridays, through September
2. Admission to the historical Village
ends one hour prior to closing. A
cafeteria, museum shop and picnic
area are located on the premises.
Admission is S5 for adults. S4 for
Nassau County resident adults. S.3 for
children ages 5 to 17. and S2.50 for
resident children. Senior Citizens, the
disabled and volunteer fire fighters.
For further information, call 420-
5280.
Nassau County Executive Thomas S. Gulotta, (center), attended the Annual
Carnival of the St. James Parish.
Joining the County Executive were; William lannone, Chief Warren Officer
of Bethpage; John W. Dundon, Corporal of the United States Marine Corp;
Reverend Daniel Picciano, Pastor of St. James C hurch in Seaford; Len Kunzig,
Councilman of Oyster Bay; Richard Treacy of North Massapequa, I'nited
States Army; Raymond C. Ragione, Jr., of the I'nited States Marine Corp.
BETHPAGE
SUMMER
FESTIVAL
LIGHTS UP
BETHPAGE
August 10 is right around the corner
and so too is the First Annual
Bethpage Summer Festival which is
being sponsored by the Bethpage
Chamber of Commerce. The event
will start at 4:00pm and continue until
11:00, culminating with a Grand
Finale Fireworks Display by none
other than world famous Grucci's. All
festivities are being held in the Town
of Oyster Bay Parking Lot B-4 which
is directly behind the old variety store
and runs adjacent to the Bethpage
train station.
"We felt that Bethpage merchants
should be able to introduce themselves
and their busines.ses to the commun­ity,
and what better way to do so than
at such a fun filled and exciting event"
said Dennis Brady, Chamber ot
Commerce President. The event was
designed to help promote business in
Bethpage as well as to provide a fun
filled day for residents.
So far almost 50 local m.erchanis
have reserved booths to either sell
various items, display literature about
their businesses, or sponsor games.
Raffles will be given out all day long
and include coupons for free haircuts,
dance lessons and even heating oil.
And the Chamber certainly has not
forgotten the kids. There will be a
Kiddie Carousel, a huge inflatable
ca.stle, 2 dunking machines for the kid
in all of us and 3 bellringers for every
age to test their strength on.
Food, food and more food will also
be a part of the days festivities with
items such as sausage & peppers heros,
hot dogs, hamburgers, zeppolis.
calzones, pizza, ice cream, cotton
candy and popcorn on the Chamber's
menu.
And if it's entertainment you want
well don't look any further because
non-stop entertainment will be pro­vided
by 3 local D..L"s as well as a
dance recital, karate demonsiratit)n
and an antique car show.
Admission for the c\ent is tree
although there is a nominal charge for
food and rides. Please remember to
bring your chairs to listen to the
entertainment or watch the sky light
up with Grucci magic. So mark your
calendar for August 10 and be a part
of a great summer festival while
getting belter aquainted with your
local merchants. Ihe raindale for the
event is August 17. Hope to see you
there.
Emergency Medical Technicians Certified
Nassau County Executive Thomas S. Gulotta, (left), attended graduation
ceremonies for newly certified and recently recertified Emergency Medical
Technicians, held recently at the Nassau County Medical Center.
Joining the County Executive were: Richard J. McCarthy, (center), of
Bethpage,.and Advanced Emergency Medical Technician; and Henry Pieloch,
Administrator, Fire/Police EMS Academy.