Editorial: Father’s Day, Every Day

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Editorial: Father’s Day, Every Day

Written by Cory Twibell: ctwibell@antonnews.com Friday, 15 June 2012 00:00

There’s a fine line between spending time and spending quality time.

I once played golf with a stranger who told me, almost implored me, to play golf as often as I can with my dad, because you never know when he won’t be able to join you on the course anymore.

In the way he spoke, sincerely and sagaciously, I could tell he had just lost his father.

When we say goodbye to a loved one or a friend, we remember the quality time spent together – the instances when we really made an effort to connect, not just pass the hours in the routine sense.

I took the stranger’s advice to heart, not only in the application of golfing with my dad, but reminding myself that time is fleeting, and it’s best measured in quantity, not quality.

– C.T.

News

Response Unit Offers Emergency Classes

Saturday, 25 May 2013 00:00

The Community Emergency Response Team program helps individuals prepare for emergencies—large-scale ones like Superstorm Sandy and smaller ones like minor fires. The program’s new classes start in June.

Team Director Michael Arcari said the sessions help people know what is needed in an emergency situation and how they can help others. It also provides knowledge on how to assist first responders and groups like the Red Cross.

Westbury Installs 34th Fire Chief

Friday, 24 May 2013 00:00

Doug Ingram was recently named the new chief of the Westbury Fire Department.

Ingram grew up in Old Westbury and graduated from Westbury High School in 1974. After graduating, he joined the Navy where he spent two years stationed in Italy. When he was honorably discharged in 1979, he joined the Westbury fire department and has been involved there ever since.

Sports

Frogs Eat Falcons

Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00

Carle Place softball avenges semi-final loss to Locust Valley

Avenging the previous day’s loss and moving themselves one step closer to a possible county title, the Carle Place Frogs Softball team beat out the Locust Valley Falcons Wednesday, May 15 in a game two rematch for the Nassau County Class B Semi-Final, 12-3.

Okinawan Karate Celebrates 10 Years

Friday, 17 May 2013 00:00

Westbury Okinawan Karate recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary of coming to the Westbury Recreation Center. Since then, the dojo has trained 250 students, ages six and up, in the art of karate with the style of traditional Okinawan ShorinRyu Shidokan.

Founded by sensei John Power, the classes seek to instill the confidence and strength needed to obtain success in everyday life.

“A lot of kids are lacking confidence,” said Power. “We let them practice leadership in the class and this contributes to their confidence.