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Do you have memories of Fred Meyers to share?

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On Sunday, April 3rd, Ed Nostrand took part in a memorial service for his good friend Fred Meyer. In his eulogy he spoke of personal experiences he had with Fred and they were very much appreciated by his family. Since then Ginny Ayvazian has volunteered to make the family a scrap book of people’s personal memories of Fred. If you have any stories to share, please send them to Bobbi Scott at  utn-r@optonline.net. We are looking for specific memories and stories that describe personal experience that you and he shared.

The R-UTN is also seeking donations to support a scholarship for a Northport High School graduating senior  in Fred’s name. If you would like to donate, please send your contribution to Dave Hosie, 19 Jay Court, Northport 11768. Make checks payable to R-UTN and put “Fred Meyer” on the memo line.

Stony Brook Community Church Spring Musical

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R-UTN member Joan Wingerter invites you to the Annual Spring Musicale at the Stony Brook Community Church on Sunday, April 3rd at 3:00 where she will be performing, along with the Harp Duo – “Happy Harps”, coloratura soprano Rachel Schutz and French Horn player Edward House. It should be a very enjoyable afternoon.

The Stony Brook Community Church is located at 216 Christian Avenue in Stony Brook. Tickets are $15, Seniors $12, Students $5.

Sad News

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Anna Marie Keller, passed away in Upper Yoder Township, Pennsylvania on October 13, 2015 in her 90th year. Anna was a music teacher in the Northport-East Northport schools and in Sharon, Pennsylvania. Her family wanted to be sure that her friends and former colleagues in New York knew of her passing.

Tribute to Fred Meyer

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Last week we mourned the passing of Fred Meyer. R-UTN member Bill Hall wrote a tribute to Fred that he wanted to share with our members:

Forever Young.  Fred Meyer

Bob Dylan wrote the words first. Rod Stewart popularized them. Fred Meyer lived them.


Fred came to the Northport–East Northport district almost 50 years ago. He joined a young faculty which was dedicated to providing  an exemplary education and understood that the philosophy of middle school was  based on meeting the needs of students — challenging each student while providing a nurturing, progressive environment. Fred was always there for all students. Fred was always there for all teachers.

He was involved in every aspect of student life and was a true advocate for both students and teachers. Fred always treated everyone in a manner that was dignified, fair and clear. He truly treated everyone as he would have others treat him. Like other fine educators who have left too soon … Tom Anderson, Jim Bagley, Ed Newton and Bill Perilli…Fred will be missed, but not be forgotten.

When we honor Fred, we honor the best in all of us.