Neighborhood Watch Group in California Makes a Difference
The article is interesting and informative.
(Click the link below)
http://www.mercurynews.com/healthandscience/ci_7862001?nclick_check=1

Crime in Holbrook Gated Community
As reported by news 12, on Cable TV! Residents of the Saddle Rock gated Community in Holbrook are having big problems with crime in their private Gated Community. Drugs, Armed Robbery, and Fifteen car Break-ins, have the Entire Community in a state of turmoil.
"Tune-in" on Cable TV, to Channel 12 News, to see the entire report!

You may also be able to view this Clip on the Internet.
http://www.news12.com/Login/authenticate_main?referer=http://www.news12.com%2FLI

Many Communities on Long Island, are in denial with regard to crime. I have been told, "off of the record," that some of our neighboring communities, are having crime problems, that when compared to our local problems, make our village look like Disneyland.

Denial is the key word! Public officials are sweeping Hot Coals, under the Rug, only to have the entire Rug, go up in flames! Officials are hoping and praying that the crime will just go away; it won't. The time has come to face our problems, and follow a coarse of action that has worked for us in the past! We must again bring our constabulary up to the strength it was twelve years ago; that is Thirty Two Officers!

I as a former Auxiliary Police Officer, and Village Code Officer, can personally attest to the effectiveness of our Patchogue Village, neighborhood patrols.

We the residents of Patchogue Village should not have to go on patrol to protect our community; security issues should be handled by our local government. I have, and urge everyone in our Neighborhood Watch Area, to go on patrol, looking for potential problems, until such time our constabulary is brought up to it's former strength.

The Police Department also plays a "key role," in solving our Neighborhood Problems. Our Patchogue Village Constabulary, generally deal with "Quality of Life Issues;" but will call the Police Department as soon as a benign situation escalates into something more serious.

Along with increasing the strength of our constabulary, may I suggest the formation of a "Civilian Review Board." This Board would monitor both the Constabulary, and the Fire Dispatchers that receive and dispatch their calls. We, the Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch, have received complaints from our membership, about both the Constabulary, and Fire Dispatchers! The constabulary is our only hope for a crime free neighborhood. We will do whatever must be done to protect our investments, houses, and Families.

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Baker Family of Patchogue, Wins Building Department House Decorating Contest
The Baker Family that lives at 68 Amity Street, in Patchogue, won the House Decorating Contest. Their house decorated with lights and figurines, was selected as "number one!" This is the first annual House Decorating Contest, run by the Patchogue Village Building Department. This Municipal Department is setting an example by both enforcing building standards, and also rewarding residents for beautiful initiatives that contribute to make our village a nicer place to live.

A gift certificate for two dinners was given to the Baker family, by John Zehn, owner of the Dragon and Phonix Chinese Restaurant, on South Ocean Avenue, in Patchogue. This restaurant has recently received an award at the Javits Center, for being one of the Top 100 Chinese Restaurants, in the Country.

If you hurry, the display may still be up on Amity Street!


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Youths on Bicycles, Causing Damage

A few nights ago, youths on bicycles, were reported as riding their Bicycles over the top of cars in Patchogue. Yes they put the front wheel of their Bicycle on the hood of a car, then drive over the roof, onto the trunk, then onto the pavement. Does this damage a car? absolutely!

It's unfortunate that two or three misguided youths, ruin the reputation of the multitude of "Great kids," that live in our village.
(Click Link below, and read text)
http://mapleavenuenw.blogspot.com/2007/11/christmas-boat-parade-in-patchogue.html#links

THIS ISSUE MUST BE INVESTIGATED NOW!

Please Help!

If you see suspicious behavior,
Call the Patchogue Constabulary 475 1225




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Patchogue Resident Donates Flag to Church
A local, long time resident of Patchogue, after hearing about the theft of the Flag, from Emanuel Lutheran Church, offered his Flag to the Church. The local resident who lives near the Maple Avenue Associate, did not want his name publicized. The Flag was given to him by the wife of his "Wartime Buddy," who lost his life in Vietnam.

The Norbert Folwaczny, Pastor of Emanuel Lutheran Church said, "We would be honored to receive this flag and fly it. It's wonderful that people in the community care so much."

I hope that the donated Flag is not too big for their display location. We will fly the flag within the next few weeks to determine if it is an acceptable size.

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Patchogue, Philip Butler, and our Nativity Scene again make the New York Times, online edition!
December 23, 2007
The online edition of the New York Times could very well have more coverage than the printed edition. Unlike the paper edition, this online edition could be viewed throughout the world.

Quoting a comedian that appeared this summer, at our Patchogue Theatre; "where the hell is Patchogue?" Well, because of the "Keep Christ in Christmas" Campaign, Patchogue is now known from New York to South Africa! Finally, somewhere in the world, somebody is standing up; refusing to accept the directives from the "politically correct crowd!"

Enjoy the New York Times Article, By Robin Finn

Click the link below to view the New York Times Article!

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/23/nyregion/nyregionspecial2/23colli.html?ref=nyregionspecial2



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MUST READ ARTICLE IN DAN'S PAPERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Artist from Milan, is arrested at his Premier Art Exhibit in Southampton; he allegedly stole over 2,000 light bulbs, and glued them together, to make his Masterpiece!

The article is hysterical; I would have paid anything to have attended the Art Show! The "scene" at that Art Show would make a great movie.

Click the link on the next line to read the article that was published in "Dan's Papers."

http://www.danshamptons.com/content/danspapers/issue39_2007/10.html

Where would a person go to steal over 2,000 light bulbs?

I wonder if this artist also had a Christmas Tree at his display?

There is a good chance that we are not dealing with a local Misguided Child, but a "Misguided Artist from Milan! Ha! Ha! Ha! I can't believe it!

Lights Stolen From the Nativity Scene in Patchogue
In two occasions within the last two weeks, the lights from the K of C, Nativity Scene, in Patchogue, were stolen. The monetary loss for the Christmas lights was minimal, but we are more concerned with the intent. I am more inclined to believe that we are dealing with a few misguided children, acting like children! If you should see any suspicious activity near the Nativity, please call 475 1225 (475 Christmas)

Christmas Tree Stolen From Emanuel Lutheran Church on East Main Street
A six foot Christmas tree and two Flags, were stolen from a Christmas display that was set-up in front of the church. The tree was held down with heavy wires, which were cut, in order to steal the Christmas Tree.

Now! Who would steal a Christmas tree? This is a “No-Brainer;” it must be a Christian! Obviously this “Christian,” does not know anything about the Bible; if he did, he wouldn’t have stolen the tree in the first place!

If you steal a Christmas Tree from my property, you may have a problem; if you steal a tree from God’s property, you absolutely, beyond a doubt will have a very big problem. From a Christian viewpoint, once you loose “Davine Protection,” everything in your life could “go wrong.”

Message Directed to the Person Who Stole the Christmas Tree
Do yourself and your community a favor! Return the tree, and the Flags! The flags have no value on the market, but are valuable to the church.

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davispark2000-manw@yahoo.com



We Are Guilty of Littering
Saturday 12/22/2007:
While feverishly doing my Christmas shopping, I noticed a few Neighborhood Watch Signs, that were still fastened to poles, from our last meeting. OK! Then I also noticed that many of the Plastic Straps, that were used to hold our signs, were still attached to the poles, where our signs were displayed. I recall asking our membership to remove our signs, but I didn't consider that they would have to deal with the "Plastic Straps!" These straps are impossible to remove, without tools! In Fact; these straps are used by some Police Agencies as Handcuffs! They simply can not be removed, easily! Two hours later, all of the straps have been removed, Plus, debris left by other people. My apologies to the Village of Patchogue!
















Have a Merry Christmas



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GUIDELINES FOR MAPLE AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH MEMBERS
These Guidelines were written in 1995, and are still valid. I edited the original to make it as brief as possible. Members should read this entry, and follow the suggestions. You must click the link directly below this text, to access the Guidelines. Use the back arrow to get back to the main page.

http://nwguidelines07.blogspot.com/


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Computer Security Test:
QUESTION:
"Is it possible for someone to Hack into my computer without me knowing it?"

ANSWER:
Absolutely!

QUESTION:
"Is it possible for someone to steal data from my computer without me knowing it?"

ANSWER:
Yes! If you leave the doors open!

I will present this very complex subject, in a very simple way, using Analogies. There is no need for the casual user to fully understand the jargon, used by Computer Geeks!

QUESTION:
Leave the doors open?

ANSWER:
Yep! A computer can be compared to a hotel that has 65 thousand doors. Big hotel! The trick to good computer security is to lock the doors when no one has need to use them, and camouflage the doors that must remain open.

QUESTION:
How can I check my computer for security?

ANSWER:
Ask a professional to try and hack into your computer; and then give you a free report!

QUESTION:
OK How do I do that?

ANSWER:
IT Professionals use GRC.COM to scan their computers for vulnerabilities. There are also other programs that IT Professionals use, but this particular program is user friendly. I consider this to be safe; and have always allowed GRC to test my computer.

1. Open a Browser such as Internet Explorer.
2. On the second line from the top, type "grc.com" (don't type the quotes)
3. You will see "ShieldsUp" -- Click "Proceed;" scroll down until you see the line that says "ShieldsUp." -- "Left click" it.
4. Read the Greetings Screen.
5. Left click "All Service Ports."
6. The Graphic Report should display ALL GREEN DOTS, and display the message, "All Ports Stealth." If a dot of any color other than Green appears, you computer is indeed vulnerable!

Passing this test means that your computer is reasonably safe from hackers, although there are many more sophisticated ways to hack into your computer.

HOW DID YOU MAKE OUT?

Send an E-mail to the address below!

HAPPY COMPUTING!



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Graffiti Artist Causes Damage
The authorities need any information that you may be able to provide with regard to a Graffiti Artist, who has damaged our "Brand New," Patchogue Village Band shell, and also a house on Oak Street. This person likes to paint the initials DEC or DEC3. If you have any information, please call 475 1225, or respond using the "Anonymous Comments Box" described below.
North Ocean Avenue Residents Form Neighborhood Watch Group
A prominent resident who resides on North Ocean Avenue is now in the process of starting a new Neighborhood Watch Group in her area. She said that she will be modeling this new group after the Maple Avenue Neighborhood Watch. She has been extended an invitation to discuss details of forming a NW Group. We would be glad to help in any way that we can! It would be mutually beneficial if both groups could always maintain a communications link. It is important for us to know what is going on in their area,; and for them to know what is going on in our area. Our Best! Don't hesitate to call! You could also use the E-mail Address Below.


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The Evergreen Choir Performs in Patchogue
Saturday, Dec. 8, 2007:

I was pleasantly surprised by the performance of an "A Cappella" singing group called "The Evergreen Choir." As I approached the site of the Concert, the "Conservatory Grade," voices were apparent. The Evergreen Choir is a professional A Cappella ensemble that has been performing throughout Long Island and New York for over 11 years. Upon hearing about Philip Butler and the local Knights of Columbus in their attempt to take back Christmas - Director, Philip Barone and members of The Evergreen Choir were happy to volunteer there time and voices towards this very noble cause.


Please forgive the background noise from passing vehicles; the video clips were taken, not in a studio, but on location. This is not all bad; the cars were honking their horns in approval and support of this wonderful concert.

Studio quality Audio Clips are available on their Web Site:
www.theevergreenchoir.com

(Click the bottom arrow twice to start the video!)

These talented singers entertained Patchogue Residents at the location of the Nativity Display, on Main Street, Near the Patchogue Theatre. Dressed in costumes that would be worn in the Eighteenth Century, they did indeed capture the spirit of the Christmas Holiday.

(Click the bottom arrow twice to start the video!)

It is not absolutely necessary for people to communicate vocally. A few patrons of our Patchogue Theatre, left the theatre a few minutes before the theatre performance was over. I watched the faces of the numerous couples that would walk-up to the Concert location, they would look at each other, smile, and then with a "smile of appreciation," enjoyed the rest of the Evergreen Choir Performance. Their faces told the story! They were really saying, thank you for performing in our Village, and not a word was spoken!

A women came up to me and said, "Where is News Twelve?" I totally agree with her. Our mainstream media is often too involved with a classic model, of what type of programming, they think the people want to see, on TV, Radio, and in the Newspapers. I really enjoyed News Twelve, many years ago, when they first started their company. At that time they covered many of the small local functions, such as this one. It's still not too late! I would love to again see The Evergreen Choir, perform in Patchogue, complete with News Twelve, to cover the event! I did see what appeared to be a professional Photographer taking a few photos, hopefully they will be printed in one of our local Newspapers.

Merry Christmas
Happy Hanukkah
Happy Quanza



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Jewish Community Light the Menorah


On Sunday December 9, 2007 at Six PM, members of the Jewish Community gathered at the North Fork Bank Plaza, to Light the Menorah. As reported by JB, a large crowd gathered to participate in this Patchogue Village event. The event started at Six PM; the Photographer arrived at Seven PM. What was I thinking! This event represents one of the things that makes America great; "Freedom of Religion."

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Commerce and the Religious Community

Within the last few years there has been a movement to Separate Religion from Commerce. The intent was to make all religious holiday references, generic. The most vocal groups that did not believe in religion, managed to start a trend, that would eventually remove the words such as Christmas, Hanukkah, and Christmas Tree from all signs in retail stores. The signs for these holidays, such as the Menorah, and Cross, were also unofficially banned from commerce. The Atheist Community, who indeed do have the right to their beliefs, pushed on, and the Christian and Jewish Community remained silent.

From a merchant's standpoint, I could understand why this was done. A merchant is not in the business of selling Religion. He sells clothes, cars, boats, hardware and whatever! The bottom line is they must make enough money to pay the bills, and draw a salary for themselves. With the advent of the "Mall," this can be an insurmountable problem. The merchant must do whatever it takes to keep his business. Problems arise because many merchants make most of their annual profit, via sales that are directly connected to religious holidays!

So what is the merchant to do? If a major attack is coming from one religious group, he would do what it takes to stop the attack. In this case diluting and burying the symbols of the Jewish and Christian Religions, quenched the attack! This action was only a temporary fix for an ever growing problem. The Christian and Jewish Communities eventually realized what had happened, and are now the attackers, instead of the Atheist Community.

We are not the same nation that we were five years ago! Just take a walk down "Main Street USA," and listen to the people talk. You might be surprised at what you hear! We, are no longer just descendants of European Immigrants! We now live in an International Community that will further exasperate the problem. The problem is not the new immigrants, it's the fact that our merchants must now learn to deal with the multitude of new religions that are surfacing daily. The equation gets more complicated! The Christian Community is protesting now, with seven other religious groups, standing in line! No religious group wants their beliefs, diluted! It is only a matter of time until the Muslim, Buddhist, Native American, Indian, and Porto Rican Communities, take their turn at demanding respect for their beliefs.

The dilution strategy has failed miserably! If I were a merchant I would quickly adopt an all inclusive acceptance policy, for religions. In order to prevent one religion from taking offense with another because of surmised favoritism, a public statement of policy must be made on posters in every store, such as the following!

"WE RESPECT AND HONOR ALL THE RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY!"

Now all and every religion will be presented in the form of informative posters. This type of presentation does not constitute acceptance or favoritism. The community leaders from each of the religions that will be presented on posters, will actually write the text, and sign it!



EG.1. The merchant would display a poster saying "Merry Christmas," followed by an explanation of Christmas, by a local Priest.


EG.2. The Jewish Community would have their poster that is clearly labeled, Happy Hanukkah. The text would be written by a local Rabi, and also signed by the Rabi.


EG.3. The Atheist would have a poster stating "his beliefs. He too must also sign his poster!


What we have here is an "Academic Statement of Fact," as compiled by local Clergy, Monks, and religious representatives. The merchant did not sign the Poster! The merchant did not compose the poster! The Merchant did not say a word to indicate acceptance or sponsorship of any of the posters! The only thing the merchant actually did, was to post a statement of the "Official Store Policy;" which is:

WE RESPECT AND HONOR ALL RELIGIONS OF THE WORLD COMMUNITY!

Who could take offense with that?


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"Lowe's Family Tree" is Once Again a Christmas Tree!

(Left click the link below)
http://www.snopes.com/politics/christmas/familytree.asp



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Christmas, House Decorating Contest
The Village of Patchogue Building Department, is sponsoring a Christmas, House Decorating Contest. If you would like to submit your house or a neighbor's house for consideration, please call 475 8942.

It is so refreshing to finally see a sense of community emerging from our village. It appears that everyone has been totally preoccupied with the task of making a living; this leaves very little time to "Look at the Flowers." A community can never be a real community, until each and every one of us actually get involved, and make a contribution, that bolsters a sense of community, and family! This has started! I am sure that we will also see a similar award, for the "Best Garden," this coming summer!


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Columbiettes Choir "Carols Concert"
On Saturday, December 8, at 7PM, the Columbiettes, will sing at the location of the Nativity Scene, near the Patchogue Theatre, on Main St. On subsequent Friday and Saturday nights, there will also be singing at the Site of the "Nativity Scene," until Christmas. Different church groups will be performing, starting at 7:00pm.

Lighting of the Menorah
On Sunday, December 9, 2007, the Jewish Community will have the lighting of the Menorah, at the North Fork Bank Plaza, on Main St. Patchogue.

A Christmas Video to Jump-start the Holiday Season!

This video has a special meaning to me! Like many of you, Bing Crosby has been and still is an integral part of my Christmas experience. Taken from the movie, Little Drummer Boy, Davis Bowie, and Bing Crosby, bridge the gap between the old, and the new generations. As it turns out, we are not all that different.

Have a Merry Christmas

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO SEE THE VIDEO!
(The video is four minutes long; slow starting, but great!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zMhSjDqvRs

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Chanukah!
Dear friends of mine from the Roth and Rosen families, has repeatedly told me that the Jewish people and the Christian community are very much alike! We seem to have the same family values, and often respond to a given situation in the same way! Iris makes Matzo Balls for me, and my wife makes Italian Cookies for Iris to enjoy.

We being members of the International Community must flaunt and participate in each other's Holidays; that's what makes life an adventure! The following video from "Youtube," is very well made and conveys the spirit of international harmony! Enjoy!

(Chick the link below to view the video.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_jInIpAqU8

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Quanza, Celebrated by the African American Community

We are the International Community, and must work together and share each other's culture. A few weeks ago students from the African Community gave a demonstration at Stony Brook University, flaunting their customs, dress, and crafts. The most awe inspiring part of the event, was when the African Men, gathered in a large circle, and sang traditional African songs. The songs, harmony, and execution was just beautiful! I went up to a group of the participants and said "thank you for sharing your culture with us!"

Twenty Eight Million, African American people celebrate Quanza. Quanza is about Family, Culture, and Community! In Quanza they nurture the same values as those celebrated in Christmas, and Chanukah! Are we different? Not at all, we are indeed one family!

(Click the link below to start the video)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-MY8I_kwJY


Merry Christmas!

Happy Chanukah!

Happy Quanza!

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Alleged Vandalism to the Patchogue Theatre on You Tube:

Was the theatre vandalized as these people claim, or were these kids breaking bulbs near the Dumpster?

Click the lower link first (Original Posting) Look for "Smashing Things Patchogue"

This Link has an ID of the person who submitted this article! How stupid! The PD could find these people in five minutes!
http://youtube.com/user/WalaXOarrows

Original Posting: Explains where it happened
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_type=search_videos&search_query=patchogue&search_sort=relevance&search_category=0&search=Search&v=&uploaded=&page=3

If this was real vandalism, how stupid can these kids be; the girls name is published!
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Christmas Parade in Patchogue Village 11/24/2007

Click the arrow, on the bottom of the Video Frame, TWICE, to Start the Video.

This is one of the Boats that was in the Great South Bay, Power Boat Race, this summer.

This Boat could cruise somewhere around one hundred miles per hour! Patchogue to Davis Park in about Two Minutes! WOW! I would love to go for a ride on that Boat! It took my boat 35 minutes to make that trip!

(Click the bottom arrow twice, to start video)

How Cute! Children Dressed like Reindeer!!

Patchogue Village Mayor and Trustees

Nativity Scene sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Chapter 725

Great Presentation for the Christmas Holiday!

Members of the Knights of Columbus, dressed in costume, bring Christ back into Christmas!

The Grinch visits Patchogue! Bah Humbug!

The Grinch didn't say that! "Yep" Great Fun! Anyway! We are an Equal Opportunity Village; I hope the Grinch doesn't try to steal our children's toys! I know a few people that would do that! Anyway!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Philip Butler Fights the Grinch!

Philip Butler, the Producer from the Grucci Fireworks Company, had enough with the likes of "The Grinch." He then started a crusade to allow us to celebrate Christmas, the way we choose to celebrate our Holiday!

SEE NEWSDAY ARTICLE: (Click Link Below)

http://www.newsday.com/search/dispatcher.front?Query=grucci&sortby=display_time+descending&target=article

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Christmas Boat Parade in Patchogue Village

On Sunday November 18, 2007, the Patchogue Chamber of Commerce, The Grucci Fireworks Company, and Patchogue Village, sponsored the Annual Christmas Boat Parade. I have attended this event faithfully, as a spectator, for many years. This year I actually participated in the Boat Parade, by serving as a crew member on one of the boats. Pleasure Boats and even a few Ferries were elaborately decorated, and piloted down the entire length of Patchogue River, for the spectators to enjoy.




















Click the bottom arrow, twice, to start videos!

The amount of effort that went into decorating these vessels was monumental! I was amazed to see three young ladies dressed up in Christmas Attire, doing the Can Can on their boat. They actually looked very professional. The people just loved them! The winner actually constructed a float on top of his boat. His display looked like a Float that you would see in the Macy's Parade! The parade was complete with a Judges Stand, and an announcer!

No Christmas Parade would be complete without the arrival of Santa Clause! Santa arrived one week earlier then usual. He did not arrive by land, but by water. Santa was sitting on top of another Boat, waving and talking to everyone!



Before the Parade, the Boat Captains gathered in the Great South Bay, with their Decorative Display lights "off." Thank God the water was calm. The Captains were communicating with "Event Control," via Marine Radio. Then came the command to "Turn on the Lights!" My Generator, would not start! Murphy's Law. " A Generator, will not start, when it knows that you are really depending on it!" It eventually did start!



From the Boat, I was able to get a perspective on the parade that truly "Jump Started my Holiday Season!" I saw about Five Thousand people, standing along the banks of the Patchogue River, really "getting into the festivities." The spectators "Just made my day!" I saw hundreds of young Patchogue Residents, demonstrate that "there is life beyond Rap Music!" To my surprise, the young residents were screaming, singing, and waving their arms above their heads, in time with the music, that was played from every boat! The message was clear; they were really enjoying the parade, and they were well rounded enough to participate in it! I am very proud to be a member of this community!























At the end of the Parade came the grand finale, "The Grucci Fireworks!"





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Beautiful Lighting on North Ocean Avenue

Don't blame Patchogue Village for putting up the lights. The Restoration Project is actually part of a Federal Grant. Our Village applied for the grant, and the entire job , from design to installation, was done by a Federal Contractor. The only problem, is that the designer, came up with a design, that was "Before It's Time." My wife says that the lights are ugly, and the people at our last NW Meeting laughed at the layout of the lights! Someone said it looked like an "Landing Strip!" I haven't seen any planes trying to land lately! Ha! Ha! I just sat back and smiled! Now why would I do a thing like that?

In the past, my main complaint about Patchogue Village has been it's inability to foster change. Year after year, new ideas were dismissed; ideas that would "allow our village to take a breath of Fresh Air!" Change, is a fact of life; if we don't move along with it, we will eventually be swept away! This is absolutely true for business, life, and even government! Will Rogers said, "Even if you are on the right track, you will still get run over, if you are not moving forward."

When I look at the lights, I do not see "ugly lights;" I see the entire project as essential motion, that is necessary for the "well being" of our village! As an engineer I realize that almost every project will have minor problems. The important thing is that we now possess hundreds of Street Lights, valued at hundreds of thousands of dollars. I could see moving every other light from North Ocean Avenue, to locations in our village that will create Pedestrian Malls, that would give our residents, public locations, in which to relax, have some Ice Cream, read the Newspaper, or just socialize with friends and neighbors.

Europeans are "light years ahead of us," in the way that they deal with their lives. In Patchogue, we have dinner, and then sit on our couches, and watch TV. Not very social! In Munich, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Salzburg, Paris, Venice, and almost every other European venue, they eat dinner, and then go to the "Pedestrian Mall Locations, to relax and socialize. That's the way life should be!

I smile because those "Ugly Lights," represent a change in attitude, and a change in vision! Our current slate of officials and volunteers, does indeed have the vision and courage, to allow change; which will help to usher our village into the Twenty First Century. Kudos to the village residents that have the courage to move forward on behalf of "Our Village."

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More Information 11/21/07

I have just received some new information to bolster my case. On Halloween Night the Lighted area on North Ocean Avenue, would traditionally attract about one hundred "Trick or Treaters." It appears that because of the new lighting, Six Hundred "Trick or Treaters," showed up. It is obvious that the lighting has attracted many people. And now the Bad News! As I have been told, many of the residents of North Ocean Avenue, like the new lighting; they are not about to give them up! Ha! Ha! Poetic Justice! That's what you get for "badmouthing" those beautiful lights!

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More Rock Attacks on Medford Avenue
A rock was thrown through the Plate Glass Window of the Singer Store, on Medford Avenue, and Northridge St. this makes the fourth act of vandalism, within five days. Evidence was found at the scene and is now in the hands of the Police Department. A Rock was also thrown through the Plate Glass Window of the old Flower Store that is currently closed, one thousand feet northeast of the Singer Store. There has also been complaints of Garbage Dumping at this location. We have an "out of control," individual or group of individuals.

Please go out of your way to patronize our local Merchants on Medford Avenue, in order to help buffer their losses.

Christmas time is upon us and Mr. Potter is again trying to destroy Bedford Falls; in this case, Patchogue Village.

Some local group of people, are actually trying to collect 2000 signatures so that he can force a vote, that could dissolve the Patchogue Village Incorporation. In short, our village would cease to exist, our first line of defense would be fired, and our Code Officers would be sent home! Where does this leave us, the residents of Patchogue Village? This scenario leaves us in Pottersville! We don't want that! This jargon comes from the Movie "It's a Wonderful Life; which from it's inception has given us a true and powerful message. The Mr. Potters of this world are a scourge to humanity. They can only think of themselves, and do not care if their actions turn our village into a slum!

In his publication, the person or group that originated this obscene action, justifies itself because of "Village Issued Tickets, and alleged "high taxes." Tickets? You violated a Village Ordnance, and deserve the fine! Taxes? We expect to pay slightly higher taxes by virtue of supporting our Village Government.

Our Mayor, Paul Pontieri, and the current slate of Trustees are our first line of defense in keeping our village Crime Free. It is our Village Government that works directly with the Police Department, and Neighborhood Watch Groups, to make sure that Our Village stays "the way we would like it to be. Get this same degree of support from the Town of Brookhaven? It wouldn't happen! The only municipalities that retain an acceptable Quality of Life, are those that also retain a Constabulary.

The opposition may ask, why am I so concerned about retaining Village Government? Because I am as "Greedy " as you are! Transient Crime runs through our village about every "Seven Years;" just like Locust! I would guess that this is normal for most Communities. If you read the 2001 section of this blog you will see that our House Values appreciated by $50,000., at that time. The appreciation was a direct result of our Village Government Cleaning-up our Village! Home Owners, and even "Slum Lords," take note! If crime is again allowed to take over our village, the value of your home will drop by 60 Percent, just as it did fifteen years ago. If you sign that petition, be prepared to loose about $300,000. That hurts! You could buy a Condo in North Carolina for that amount of money. If you are a Landlord, and own, five houses in our village, you will loose 1,500,000. Dollars. Damn 1.5 Mil! You won't have much of a retirement if you sign that petition.

Wow Therapeutic Writing!
Now I feel Better!


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