Sad News
We have learned that Charles Scott, retired Northport High School English teacher, passed away due to complications with Covid-19 on April 1. Charles is survived by his four daughter, their husband and four grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and colleagues. There will be no memorial service for now. In lieu of flowers, his family requests that you please stay home to flatten the curve.
In announcing his death, his daughter Kyla Arena wrote a moving tribute to her father, which we have posted it on our Memorial webpage.
New York Primary Date
The New York State Presidential Primary has been rescheduled to June 23. The originally scheduled date was April 28.
Advice on Safe Grocery Shopping
Watch this Youtube video for excellent advice on what to do when you get home from grocery shopping – with the caveat that the CDC reports that you need to leave a bleach solution on surfaces for at least four minutes for it to kill the virus.
If you run out of household cleaning products you can make your own by adding 4 teaspoons of bleach to a quart (32 oz.) of water – or 1/3 cup per gallon. Mix the solution in a spray bottle and you are good to go. Visit the CDC Website for more more information.
Sad News
Ruth Flynn, retired elementary teacher, passed away on Monday, March 23. Ruth taught 1st and 2nd grades at Dickinson Avenue School for twenty-nine years. She is survived by her husband John, sons Geoffrey and Kevin and two grandchildren. Graveside services Thursday, March 26 at St. James Churchyard Cemetery.
Ruth’s colleagues remember her fondly as a well loved, innovative and creative teacher. She loved her students, revered her colleagues, and was always ready to help and give guidance. She loved staff functions and her passion for the arts was inspirational.