The Oakwood Princeton Park Civic Association's annual picnic was held on Saturday, Sept. 12. The weather was fantastic and the children and adults all enjoyed the festivities. The kids enjoyed the moon bounce and the DJ. It was great to see the fire truck brought by the Jericho Fire Department. We all enjoyed the food and the home baked cakes and cookies. Many thanks to all those who baked.

This is our opportunity to thank all the hard workers as well as the local merchants who so generously donated to our picnic and our raffle. A lot of hard work went into planning our picnic by Marissa Lorintz, and Andrew Pfau, who served as co-chairs. They coordinated the workers, raffle gatherers and the events. There is truly a great deal of time and energy which goes into making this event so successful and enjoyable.

The following families contributed a family member or two who volunteered their time by barbecuing, collecting donations, face painting or manning the ticket table. Thank you all for your help and dedication. The Pfau family, the Gilet family, the Cacciola family, the Lanz family, the Freudenthal family, the Pi family, the Moskovic family, the Fried family, the LePrine family, the Voigt family, the Doron family, the Rosenbaum family, the Hass family, the Simon family, the Menduni family, the Caruso family, the Salerno family, the Grieg family and the Lorintz family.

Please thank the following local merchants who donated to our raffle by patronizing their businesses and/or restaurants: Capriccio Restaurant, Maine Main Inn, Bentley's, Bagel Boss, Syosset Bowl, Starbucks, Bicato Enterprises, Inc., Pizzeria Dal Buongustaio, Jericho Wines and Liquors, Post Wine and Spirit, The Frame Maker, Tiger Shulmann's, Hot Cuts, Andrew Howard Dry Cleaners, Major's Steakhouse, Friendly's, Angelino's Italian Restaurant, Cafe Dolce Vita, Bagel Doctor, World of Sports, Sutton Place Gourmet Market, Jani, IHOP (Jericho), Turnpike Texaco, Nagashima Japanese Restaurant, Frank's Steaks, Restorante Venere, Piccola Bussola Restorante, Jericho Deli, Jericho Kosher Foods, All Hours Drain & Sewer Services, Yogurt & Such, La Viola of Syosset, Syosset Tennis Academy and Sun-Up Pizzeria.

We wish to thank Burger King (Broadway location) for donating the hamburgers and buns, and Waldbaum's, Pathmark and CVS for donating merchandise for the barbecue. A special thanks goes to Pepsi for donating soda.

Special thanks goes to Seaman Principal Jeffrey Ratner and the Seaman School custodial staff. Your cooperation is so very much appreciated. We also wish to thank Mal Tarkin and the Jericho Auxiliary Police, who provide such an invaluable service to this community. We would also like to thank Assemblyman David Sidikman, Councilman Leonard Symons and Assemblywoman Donna Ferrara for attending and to Leg. Ed Mangano for sending a representative.

There will be a Special General Membership meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 8 p.m. at Seaman Elementary School. Superintendent of Schools Henry Grishman, will make a presentation to the community regarding the proposed $25 million bond issue.