Salute to Veterans 11-4-15 by Anton Community Newspapers

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Honoring Hometown Heroes with parades, events and shows

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VETERANS DAY FOOD DRIVE WILL TAKE PLACE

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2015 FROM 9AM TO 4PM

Please support Island Harvest’s Operation HOPE Program for Veterans and their families by donating frozen turkeys, fresh produce and non-perishable items at:

STOP AND SHOP (Formerly Waldbaum’s)

702 Hicksville Road, Massapequa, NY 11758 SHOP-RITE (Mortons Village)

1054 Old Country Road, Plainview, NY 11803 KING KULLEN 127 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

The PBA, SOA and DAI are honored to partner with ISLAND HARVEST to participate in providing food and supplies to our veterans and military families in need. These heroes and their families have made sacrifices in defending our great country and others in need, it’s now our turn to help provide for the veterans and military families across Long Island.

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Annual County Veterans Donate A Christmas Tree Day Parade Nov. 7 To A Military Family The Annual Nassau County Veterans Day Parade will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7. This year’s event includes a special tribute to all veterans who served during the Korean War, including former Nassau County Veterans Agency Director Joseph Pascarella who will be posthumously honored for the years of service in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. County Executive Ed Mangano said, “I invite residents to join us at the parade as we thank our veterans, wave American flags along the parade route and celebrate the brave men and women of the United States Armed Forces who served to protect our freedoms and democracy.” The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. (assemble at 9:30 a.m.) at the LIRR commuter parking lot on Union Avenue in Westbury, ending at 373 Maple Ave., Westbury. Light refreshments will be served following the parade at the Cpl. James F. Walsh

Help make the holidays a little brighter for a military family by donating a Christmas tree through the “Trees for Troops” national campaign at Martin Viette Nurseries. Visit Martin Viette through Monday, Nov. 30, to purchase a ‘Trees for Troops’ tree for $29.50. Tree cards are available to write a special note of thanks or holiday wishes to the recipients. Or, call the Martin Viette Trees for Troops hotline at 516-922-5530 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) to purchase a tree over the phone with a credit card VFW Post #945 at 403 Maple Ave. or place an order on the Martin The Annual Veterans Day Parade Viette website (www.martinviette. will include a convoy of military com). trucks and tanks, the American “We’re very excited to be part Legion County and Post, VFW County of the Trees for Troops national and Post, Korean War Veterans, Vietnam War Veterans, Catholic War campaign again this year”, says Michael Ireland, co-president Veterans, Jewish War Veterans and of Martin Viette Nurseries. “The more. All veterans groups, auxiliary units and Color Guards are invited to simple gesture of receiving a freshcut Christmas tree means so much participate in the parade. Call 516to a military family. The Martin 572-6565 for details.

Viette staff is anxious to support this most worthwhile campaign to make the holidays a little brighter for the military and their families all over the world.” Martin Viette Nurseries will collect all of the donated trees and notes, and prepare them for their journey. The Trees for Troops program, in coordination with FedEx, handles the rest. In December, thousands of trees from all over the United States will be delivered to families on 60 military bases, worldwide. Visit Martin Viette Nurseries, 6050 Northern Blvd. in East Norwich now through Nov. 30, to donate a balsam fir tree to the Trees for Troops campaign. These beautiful balsam firs, family grown in Nova Scotia, are carefully nurtured and sheared for best shape and density, then cut at the very last moment to ensure the longest lasting trees.

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Armor Museum Honors War-Era Heroes The Museum of American Armor on the grounds of Old Bethpage Village Restoration, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage, has become one of the most unique museums in the northeast. Opened in cooperation with Nassau County through a public-private partnership, it features an operational collection of World War II armor that pays tribute to every American who has worn the uniform and those who continue to defend our nation. Operational armor on display include World War II tanks, artillery, armored cars and weapons that broke the back of the Axis powers some 70 years ago. While housed in a modern 25,000 square foot facility, the museum schedules field operations periodically throughout the year where museum visitors are offered the opportunity to join uniformed living historians in pursuing enemy forces from inside a half-track. Nassau County Executive Mangano said, “The ability to create an armored column that replicates the sights and sounds of American forces during World War II is one of the most

compelling educational tools we have to recount the story of our GIs’ courage, valor and sacrifice. Place it in this setting of vintage farmhouses and country roads so reminiscent of the WWII era Normandy countryside, and you have created a virtual time machine that ensures indelible memories for families.” The museum founder and president,

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Anthony Garofalo was born in Corona, NY and raised in Port Washington. In 1944, Tony enlisted in the Navy and received his basic training in Sampson, NY. Garofalo was honorably discharged from the Navy on July 16, 1946, promptly joined the reserves and continued his naval service for an additional three years. During his time in the naval service, he received the American Theatre Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal and the Victory Medal. Garofalo started his own floor covering business, Anthony’s World of Floors, with his wife Rosemarie in 1972. In 1997, the business was awarded the Small Business of the Year. Their business is now owned and operated by their 3 sons: Richard, Robert and Joseph, and daughter, Anne Marie, and are continuing to serve the community after 42 years together. Anthony and Rosemarie were married for 62 years until Anthony passed away in 2014 on March 16th. Their enjoyment of being residents of Port Washington is reflected in the fact that most of their family including their four children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren have settled in Port Washington. The whole family continues to have pivotal roles within the Port Washington community. Anthony was active in Port Washington and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and served as treasurer of the Elks, Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and was a member of Cancer Care.

Lawrence Kadish, explained, “WWII will continue to fascinate current and future generations because the stark depiction of good versus evil is so dramatic. In addition, everyone has someone in their family’s history who fought in the war, survived the carnage or was lost during that conflict. It also reminds us that the current War on Terror still demands American courage in the face of relentless evil.” Hy Horowitz of East Meadow, a Sherman tanker in General Patton’s 7th Armor Division, was among those

who liberated the Buchenwald death camp. Horowitz said, “For the last seven decades, veterans like me have been retelling the stories of valor and liberation so that, as Americans, we can understand what we did on behalf of humanity. It puts our country in perspective and it frames our place in the world. It is now time for a new generation to accept the responsibility of retelling that story so that the world is reminded that America stands for freedom, diversity and democracy.” Chief Historian Emeritus for the History Channel Dr. Libby O’Connell, a Huntington resident, said, “This museum marks a unique commitment by public and private sectors to preserve and present a seminal chapter in the history of our nation... and our world. It also reflects a commitment to apply a variety of innovative resources to the task of funding the preservation of our history and serves as a national model for similar efforts.” The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Visit www. museumofamericanarmor.org to find out how to participate in their armor experience or when living historians are scheduled to take to the field.

Free Gold Coast Film Fest For Vets North Hempstead, sponsors of the 2015 Gold Coast International Film Festival, announce that 1-800-Flowers.com will generously be providing veterans and members of the military with free tickets to all film screenings throughout the seven-day festival. To redeem tickets, veterans and military personnel should email Katie@goldcoastarts. org with their requests. In addition to the free tickets for the military, there will be a special free screening for everyone of the 1946 Academy-Award-winning film, The Best Years of Our Lives on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Bow Tie Great Neck Squire Theater at 1 p.m. The film classic tells the story of three WWII veterans who return home to small-town America to discover that little has remained the same while they were away. The film was winner of seven Academy Awards in 1946, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor. The screening is also sponsored by

1-800-FLOWERS. This year’s Gold Coast International Film Festival takes place Nov. 9 – 15, in venues throughout the north shore of Long Island. The festival kicks off with an intimate conversation with award-winning writer, director and producer Morgan Spurlock (Super Size Me) happening on the campus of LIU Post on Nov. 9 and continues with more than 60 screenings showcasing Hollywood’s best actors including Richard Gere, Oliver Platt, Rene Russo, Jason Sudeikis, Rebecca Hall, Christopher Walken, Amber Heard and many more industry stars, plus award-winning feature length and short films from the world’s most prestigious festivals (Cannes, Toronto, Sundance, Tribeca). Visit www.goldcoastfilmfestival. org for information about all of the films.

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North Hempstead’s Annual Veterans Donation Drive The Town of North Hempstead’s Veterans Advisory Committee is hosting its 2nd Annual Veterans Donation Drive. Residents will have the opportunity to donate personal care items, clothing and more at several locations throughout the Town. Items will be gathered through Dec. 10 and will be delivered to the Northport Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center. “After the success of our first donation drive, we are excited to once again be collecting items for the Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center,” said Supervisor Judi Bosworth. “Last year we were able to donate over one hundred wrapped boxes containing toiletries such as soap, hair brushes, laundry detergent and more. We want to provide the community with a way to give back to those who have served our country.” Requested items include: liquid body soap, unscented body lotion, hair brushes, combs, deodorant, shaving cream, nail clippers, quad track razors, toothpaste (medium tube), toothbrushes, denture adhesive, denture cleanser, trial sized shampoo,

Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Councilwoman Lee Seeman, Councilman Peter Zuckerman, and members of the Vietnam Veterans Association of Suffolk County Chapter 11 with gift-wrapped donation boxes in front of the Christmas tree at the Northport VA. clothing of all types (sizes large and up), silk scarves, hair accessories, ladies’ slippers, costume jewelry, small notepads, address books, lap blankets (approx. 36”x42”), powdered laundry detergent, coffee, new or gently used luggage (with wheels),

plastic hangers, Forever postage stamps, phone cards, Shop & Stop gift cards, Petco gift cards and crayons, coloring books for children, new or used computers and Best Buy gift cards for webcams. Donations can be dropped off at

Clinton G. Martin Park, located at 1601 Marcus Ave. in New Hyde Park; Town Hall, located at 220 Plandome Rd. in Manhasset; and Michael J. Tully Park Aquatic Activity Center, located at 1801 Evergreen Ave. in New Hyde Park. Call 516-869-6311 for details.

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Sunday, June 7, 2015: Marjorie Post Park Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis is the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s national evening walk. Nearly 1.4 million American adults and children suffer from Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, life-changing digestive diseases. You can make a difference. When you walk, you’ll help raise funds for cures! Learn more: contact Suzanne Beck at 516.222.5530 or sbeck@ccfa.org PRESENTED BY The Pediatric IBD Center of The Division of Gastroenterology/Nutrition

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SALUTE TO VETERANS Join Sharyn & Glenn Bradford and Friends of the Sands Point Preserve

Veterans Calendar Of Events Saturday, Nov. 7

lunch or dinner.

Nassau County will be hosting a Veterans Day parade throughout the Village of Westbury on Saturday, Nov. 7. See page 3D for details.

“Shop for a Cause” as we launch the

Campaign to Save Hempstead House

On 50th anniversary of Vietnam War, Museum of American Armor, 1303 Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage will host the play, “Piece of my Heart” honoring American women who served during that conﬂict with free seats being offered. The first performance will be held on Nov. 7, at 6 p.m. A matinée performance will be held on Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. Free seats are being offered to the public on a first-come first-serve basis courtesy of the sponsors by emailing info@ musuemofamericanarmor.com. Call 212-843-8010 for details.

Sunday, Nov. 8

Event at Hempstead House on the Sands Point Preserve the former Guggenheim Estate

Veteran’s Day Concert with the Freeport Community 30-Piece Band will be held on Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Elmont Memorial Library Theatre, a musical tribute to military branches with greats like “Victory at Sea,” and “Musical Memories of WWII.” Enjoy marches and period love songs that brought hope to stressful times. This event is free and open to the public.

November 20–22 Open to Public

Tuesday, Nov. 10

Hempstead House Hours from 11:00 – 6:00 Accompanying the “Shop for a Cause” event are daily guided mansion tours, a Gatsby-inspired poetry reading and live jazz. Enjoy the amazing true stories behind The Great Gatsby as told by best-selling author Monica Randall.

The Port Washington Public Library will host Topical Tuesday: The Guns of August 1914, with Don Parker. Join for an in-depth exploration of this period in history on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 3 p.m.

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Friendly’s restaurants will pay tribute to veterans and active military members on Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, by treating them to a free breakfast,

The United Veterans Organization of Hicksville will hold a Veteran’s Day Ceremony on Nov. 11. The ceremony will take place at the Hicksville Middle School Veteran’s Memorial Park, on Jerusalem Avenue, beginning at 10:30 a.m. Members of the American Legion (Charles Wagner Post #421), Catholic War Veterans (Joseph Barry Post #1946), Jewish War Veterans (GieirLevitt Post #655), Military Order of the Purple Heart (Long Island Chapter #417), Vietnam Veterans of America (Nassau County Chapter #82) and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (William M. Gouse Jr. Post #3211) will participate. From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 11, IHOP restaurants will offer free pancakes to veterans and active duty military to thank them for their service. Veteran’s Day Observance on Nov. 11 at 11 a.m., at Sunset Park, on Lower Main Street, in Port Washington. Call 516-708-5819 for details.

Tuesday, Nov. 24 Nassau County Veterans Services Agency’s Winter Stand Down will be held on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Freeport Armory, 63 Babylon Tpke. Volunteers are also needed. Call 516-572-6565 for details. The Veterans Rights Project focuses on veteran-specific legal issues. The upcoming seminar will be held on Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call Nassau/Suffolk Law Services at 631-232-2400 for details. Check your local calendar listings for more events. —Compiled by Christy Hinko

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