Last month POBJFK High School graduate and Plainview resident Nick Rodman was in a serious car accident. He was rushed to the ICU at Nassau County Medical Center where he underwent two extensive brain surgeries. He currently remains in a coma and is now undergoing kidney dialysis.

Nick's parents, Chet and Marianne, have been at his bedside since the accident. Donations are currently being accepted to help the Rodman family.

Checks may be sent directly to Washington Mutual located at 404 Woodbury Road, Plainview, NY 11803 for the Benefit of Nick Rodman Account #0671449348. Money can also be given at Tony D's Pizzeria, located at 562 Woodbury Road; Trio Hardware, located at 1032C Old Country Road or to Roni and Joe Green at 16 Cranford Road.

The following poem was written by Plainview resident Francesca Carlow for Nick Rodman and his family.

We read the paper and turn the page

All local names right here from POB

We read the paper and turn the page

A car accident involving a kid

Who sold pizza at Tony D's

From baseball and soccer

Basketball, Yes that rings a bell

A Plainview Family

Now living through Hospital Hell

In one minute life takes a roll

Work and fun are put on hold

A Mother and Father

Parents of Three

A Mother and Father

Plainview People

Just like you and Me.