Hauppauge, NY: (June 06, 2005): It was over 50 years that the Central Islip Community Ambulance Service was made available to the residents of Hauppauge. Thus becoming the service we now know as the Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance. It was the efforts of Vivian Pettit and her husband, Gerald, helped to found the Central Islip Ambulance Service more than 50 years ago. The ambulance service was established because of the death of a little boy resulting from injuries from automobile accident. A commercial ambulance from Amityville had to be called to assist. The wrecked cars were picked up promptly, but it was hours before the ambulance arrived for the young boy. The Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance is the 2nd busiest ambulance service in Suffolk County, NY. They receive over 4000 calls per year and continue to provide a quality, caring and responsive pre-hospital emergency health care to the communities of Central Islip, Hauppauge, Islandia, and the Hauppauge Industrial Park. For more information on CIHVA or to become a member visit their website at www.CIHVA.org. For more information you can visit the Hauppauge Fire Department's website at www.hauppaugefire.org To become a Hauppauge Fire Department volunteer firefighter please contact, Assistant Chief Thomas Kriklava at (631) 265-2381 ext. 112.

Hauppauge, NY: (June 23, 2005): The tragedy of a house fire or home disaster is a terrible misfortune for anyone to experience. The Residence Inn in Hauppauge opens it's doors to these homeless victims and the Hauppauge Fire Department would like to further assist the victims of such a disaster by collecting clothing (adult, teen and children), hygiene products, baby or children supplies. Most victims leave the remnants of their residences with just the clothes they are wearing. They are reaching out to any company, vendor, individual or business owner who can help. Donations will be collected at their main fire house located at 855 Wheeler Road in Hauppauge. For more information you can visit the Hauppauge Fire Department's website at www.hauppaugefire.org To become a Hauppauge Fire Department volunteer firefighter please contact, Assistant Chief Thomas Kriklava at (631) 265-2381 ext. 112.

Suffolk County Executive Proclaims June - Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month
Metro NY Chapter / Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America -05-26-2005
Steve Levy, County Executive of Suffolk County issued a proclamation to the Metro NY Chapter / Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, proclaiming June, in the year 2005, and every year thereafter, as Myasthenia Gravis Awareness Month in Suffolk County. The proclamation was issued in an effort to make the citizens of Suffolk County aware of, and ultimately find a cure for, Myasthenia Gravis (MG).

MG is most often and acquired disorder that results in fatigable muscle weakness, made worse by activity and improved with rest. It results from an autoimmune attack against the nerve-muscle junction.

The Suffolk County MG Support Group for patients and families is held on the third Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at Emma S. Clark Memorial Library, 120 Main Street, Setauket, New York. Please call 631-765-2186 or email MGSGSC@aol.com

The 2005 MG Awareness Walk is being held June 12, 2005. Wantagh Park, Wantagh, NY. Registration 9:00 a.m.. Walkers are needed. This is a free event. Please call 631-255-8623 for a registration package or visit http://mgfametrony.homestead.com/nymgmgfa.html

'Hauppauge Fire Department and Residence Inn Marriott join to assist home disaster victims'

Hauppauge, NY: May 30, 2005: 'The tragedy of a house fire or home disaster is a terrible misfortune for anyone to experience. The Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Hauppauge can help you recover by providing a safe and comfortable environment for you, your family and your pets to live while you are getting back on your feet. We would like to start by offering the first night FREE to home disaster victims. We offer complimentary high speed internet access so you can stay in touch with family your insurance agency as well as family and friends, a complimentary hot breakfast buffet (daily) so you don't have to worry about a balanced meal and in the evening (Monday-Thursday) enjoy a hospitality hour featuring light dinner fare, free grocery shopping service so you don't have to be bothered with going to the store, suites include fully equipped kitchens. Even more important than the amenities of our hotel offers our associates who will show you the compassion, care, and service you need as well as provide expertise in dealing with insurance companies. 'explains Genay Sottile, Residence Inn Marriott. (631) 724-4188. AN APPEAL FROM HAUPPAUGE FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIEF MICHAEL GAGLIARDI, 'I have been a firefighter for 28 years and a Chief for 7 of those years. 'First responders' who leave a scene of a home damaged or destroyed by a fire can't help but think of the victims who have been affected by such devastation. Our Fire Marshall Greg Gottlieb has on several occasions escorted such victims day or night to the Residence Inn Marriott in Hauppauge where they were immediately greeted and the staff's training for such procedures went immediately into action. Greg leaves knowing they will be taken care of....

'Garden Area of 'Sweetbriar Nature Center' is restored'
Hauppauge, NY: May 3, 2005: On April 15th, 2005 Brian Christopher Ratkus received the highest honor in scouting. Brian received the rank of Eagle Scout by completing his project of restoring a garden area at the 'Sweetbriar Nature Center' to its original potential and growth. In addition, he put up a post and rail fence to protect a butterfly area. 'It was an honor to attend this very special ceremony. I have a very special and personal appreciation for the meaning of this honor. My sons Michael and David both achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. I have seen the tremendous amount of time, effort, and dedication that goes into attaining this prestigious award. My son Michael's project was a memorial at the Hauppauge Middle School to Tyler Lynn, a teacher who passed away suddenly. My son David's project was to create a well house for the Smithtown Historical Society,' stated Chief Gagliardi.
For more information you can visit the Hauppauge Fire Department's website at
www.hauppaugefire.org To become a Hauppauge Fire Department volunteer firefighter please contact, Assistant Chief Thomas Kriklava at (631) 265-2381 ext. 112.