In memory of those we lost on 9-11-2001

The sun set about the same time as the program was scheduled to begin.  Therefore, I took photos before the ceremony.  Maybe the holes in the flag provide safety lest the wind tug at the entire flag and bring down the supporting ladders and ropes.

Congressman Peter King later presented awards for service.

Also before the ceremony, we see Peter King (facing left), Fr. Robert Hayden (holding a program), and Pastor Ronald Klose (to the right).

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The high school band played the National Anthem with extraordinary clarity and without improvisations.

Harvest Festival at Museum September 30

ANNUAL FALL FAMILY HARVEST FESTIVAL 

Sunday, Sept. 30th, is the date for our 6th Annual Harvest Festival    11 AM – 4 PM 

On the Grounds of the Seaford Historical Museum 

Waverly Ave. between Jackson and Southard Aves. 

There will be Pumpkins, Mums, Hay Bales and Cornstalks. Many vendors will provide varied shopping possibilities.  Enjoy our food selection of Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Pretzels, Soda, Homemade Baked Goods and Coffee. Dig into a cup of our always-in demand Powell Family Chowder! 

The kids can enjoy a large booth of their own with Face Painting, Pumpkin Painting, Games and Arts & Crafts. 

A very special show at 12 noon will be presented by “Erik’s Reptile Edventure” featuring an exciting mix of snakes, lizards and many more animals. 

Afterward, sit with a cup of coffee and a cupcake or slice of cake and enjoy the sounds of the Seaford High School Jazz Band! 

The Museum will be open to all –so stop in and see Seaford History in our 1893 Schoolhouse. The Festival raises funds to help with Restoration and Expansion of the Collections & Displays. 

Help the Historical Society with its work and have a Fun Family Day, too! 

Admission is Free ! 

Regarding the Seaford Avenue school

Again, I missed a Board of Ed meeting.  Patch.com has an excellent report concerning the meeting of August 22, 2012.
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The Board of Education has published this letter concerning the possible sale of the Seaford Avenue school.
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The Board of Education has issued this press release dated September 6, 2012.

Sadly, a loss

Sadly, Senior Special Agent John Capano lost his life on December 31, 2012.  He grew up near this intersection Seamans Neck Road and Waverly Avenue, Seaford.  A clip of Congressman Peter King at the sign dedication is linked here.

A note received

Hi !

   I use to hang out at Runyons of Seaford, Tony Mcginnley's place on Merrick Road, I am now in Florida, but, every time I go "home", I viisit Seaford----what a fantastic town, we lived in Bethpage/Plainview but, use to have our boat at South Sea's-----that was about 20 yrs ago---today, its all homes---but, we have lots of friends there---plus, Massepequa----I can go on and on---great web page :-)

 

 Just wanted to share lol

 

  Lucy

Independence Day Parade, 2012, Wantagh

Appropriately, the veterans' color guard led the parade, July 4, 2012, north on Wantagh Avenue, Wantagh.  These are members of the Wantagh post of the American Legion.  The Wantagh Pipe Band added music, at this point, "America the Beautiful," with its wish, "Crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea."

The Vietnam War Veterans Association marched to applause from the people.

Any photo may be enlarged by clicking on it.

The Comanche Raiders marched with the numerous volunteers of the Wantagh Fire Department and twenty-three fire trucks and rescue vehicles.

The students of the Wantagh High School Band provided energetic marching tunes.

A "farmers' market" in a parking lot

The Long Island Growers Market will be hosting a weekly Farmers' Market
at the east end of the Seaford Railroad Station every Saturday, from
7:00 a.m. to noon from June 2nd until November 17th!

Local Farmers/vendors will be selling the following home grown/home
made/freshly caught items!

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Fresh Seafood, Wine
Soup Stocks, Dog Treats, Pickles, Pretzels, Baked Goods
Artisan Breads, Goat Cheese, Fresh Flowers
Homemade Ravioli/pastas

for more information you can check out their website
www.longislandgrowersmarket.com

Memorial Day, 2012

The Memorial Day Parade begins fittingly with a flag of honor and veterans from the American Legion post in Seaford.  The parade goes north on Washington Avenue and ends with a ceremony at the Four Chaplains memorial in front of the Seaford Middle School.  Any photo may be enlarged by clicking on it.

Seaford school budget passed

On May 15, 2012, the voters of the Seaford, N.Y., school district approved the 2012-2013 school budget with 1,766 Yes votes to 1,262 No.  The polls were crowded when I went at 9:30 a.m.  The total vote is 3,028, out of perhaps 11,000 registered voters.  Susan Ruona gained a three-year term in the board with 1,578 votes, and Jeannette Wink a one-year term with 1,474 votes.  

Seaford Library budget passes

On April 4, 2012, the Seaford Library budget passed, with a vote of 85 to 40. Patricia Coughlin was reelected, unopposed, with 106 votes.
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Below, I list some results from previous years:
On April 6, 2011, the 2011-2012 budget for the Seaford Library passed, 110-36.  Stephen Gaughran was reelected as trustee, with 129 votes.
In April, 2010, the Seaford library budget passed, 103-29. Eileen Montalbano was reelected as trustee, with 119 votes.
In April, 2009, the Seaford Library budget passed, 98-30. John Rall was reelected as trustee with 115 votes.
In April, 2008, the Seaford Library budget passed, 110-52.  Peter Ruffner was reelected trustee for a five-year term.
The 2007-8 budget of the Seaford Public Library passed, with a vote of 78 "Yes" to 45 "No." Maybe the drenching rain kept the turnout low. Possessing a valid library card is different from registering to vote in a library district or school district, and I do not know the number of registered or eligible voters. About 10,400 Seafordites have Seaford Library cards in a district of approximately 16,000 residents. As library cards must be renewed every three years, the number of card holders may be a little inflated by people moving out of the district. The voting register for school district and library district (a combined list) totals about 10,000 to 12,000 names.

Fewer Merrick Road buses

The bus service cutbacks, effective 4.8.2012, on route N19 along Merrick Road show the following changes in eastbound service:

From Monday to Friday: 20 eastbound trips instead of 31.

On Saturdays: 17 eastbound trips instead of 26.

On Sundays: the same 9 eastbound trips as previously, providing hourly service.

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Westbound cutbacks are similar.

In the 1960's, I recall several trips on the Freeport-Patchogue route through Seaford, as provided by Utility Bus Corporation.  I have been unable to find a bus photo from the Utility era.  
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From about 1930 to about 1973, a North Merrick firm, the Jerusalem Avenue Bus Company, connected Seaford with Hempstead, via Waverly and Seaford Avenues.  When Sunrise Mall opened, the routes were changed.  The new schedules for the N54, which travels on Washington Avenue from Jerusalem Avenue to Sunrise Highway (serving the Seaford railroad station) show a mostly unchanged timetable from the past months: 15 hourly trips Monday to Friday, 13 hourly trips on Saturday, and no service on Sunday.  The N54 connects Sunrise Mall, Seaford, North Wantagh, North Merrick, and Hempstead, much of it via Jerusalem Avenue.