SAD SHARING
POSTED 01/04/10

     Elizabeth M. DeLong, who retired as a library clerk from Brentwood Sonderling High School in 1989, passed away on December 30, 2009. She was an active member of the Brentwood Presbyterian Church. If you would like to make a donation, her family suggest memorial donations to Brentwood Presbyterian Church Sunday School program. The address is 125 2nd St., Brentwood, NY 11717
      To view the full obituary notice in Newsday, and to view and/or sign the Guest Book, please click here.

SAUL FRIEDMAN, PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING JOURNALIST STILL WRITING
POSTED 01/26/10
     Up to a few months ago, Saul Friedman wrote the Gray Matters column in Newsday's "ACT II" on Saturdays. You can now find his column at www.timegoesby.net. He writes the twice-monthly Reflections column for Time Goes By in which he comments on news, politics and social issues from his perspective as one of the younger members of the greatest generation. His column, Gray Matters, appears each Saturday.

2010 CENSUS IMPORTANT INFORMATION
POSTED 01/25/10

     The Better Business Bureau Alerts Consumers about U.S. Census Workers: "Be Cooperative, But Cautious!"
      Read the complete article "Be Cautious About Giving Info to Census Workers" written by Susan Johnson

A letter from Peter Vercillo
Project Hope Chairperson

Dear PROJECT HOPE Supporter:
     Due to the collective generosity of ROBS members, PROJECT HOPE successfully continued it's tradition of assisting families of the Brentwood School District. This year was our greatest financially, which we accomplished with 96 contributors. Because of your donations, we were able to reach more people than ever. The Retirees of Brentwood Schools have consistently shown significant commitment to the community.
     Once again, mention must be made of the ROBS volunteers who shopped, donated, stored, wrapped, and distributed the hundreds of items that were amassed. This undertaking took great care, patience, constant searches for ways to stretch our funds, and a great deal of their time during this busiest of seasons.
     Thank you very much for making this annual drive the success that it has been. Best wishes to all ROBS members for a prosperous 2010.

Sincerely,
Peter Vercillo
ROBS/ Project Hope Chairperson

SAD SHARING
POSTED 01/27/10
     Florence Worysz passed away tonight. She was 80 and had been a clerk at Pine Park for many years as well as at other schools. Following are the details:

Chapey Funeral Home
1225 Montauk Highway
W. Islip, NY
661-5644
Thursday, Jan. 28th
2 - 4:30 pm
7 - 9:30 pm

Church - Our Lady of Lourdes
W. Islip, NY
661-3224
Friday, Jan. 29th 10 am

      It is seen standing here as it was and as it is, on the website of the Retirees of Brentwood Schools www.robsny.org where it serves as constant reminder to former employees of the 'Dream Deferred' of restoration and preservation. After years of false starts, controversy and finger pointing still stand between the dream and the reality. All this is happening in a populous district that sees miracles performed in classrooms every day while its' leadership is meeting the next fiscal challenge in all too familiar tough economic times. Long Island may one day have to bear witness with Brentwood, to the loss of yet another of its' uniquely precious jewels, The Modern Times School House, unless that is, higher nature and the powers that be, can find a way to preserve the past while courageously and characteristically embracing the future. 

ANNUAL FLORIDA LUNCHEON
POSTED 01/27/10

     If you are interested in getting together in Boynton Beach on either Friday, Feb. 27 or Mar. 5, I will make arrangements at Massimo's at Canyon Town Center, if possible. Call me (561-488-1267) or email me. If we are enough of a group, I will try to put it together. If not, we will wait till next year.
    Please let me know ASAP if you are interested in going to lunch. There are a couple of people who plan on flying down and I want to give them time to buy airline tickets in advance. Thanks.