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posted
6/29/2006
e-mail
from Ron Cunningham, former resident
It was a pleasure to come across your Point Lookout
website yesterday. My family owned a house on Inwood
Avenue back in the 30s, 40s and part of the 50's. I
remember spending summers there when I was very young and
many weekends in the fall and spring later on while
helping to get the house ready for summer rentals. I
fondly remember these days and often go out of
my way to visit the Point and check it out. I'm
glad that some people have been able to get trees to grow.
I remember much about the early days including frequent
sunburns, seeing Charles Atlas helping to remove large
tree branches that littered the beach after a storm and
wondering about the mysterious antennas on the Alan B.
Dumont house. I much later learned that these were
television antennas that were there to receive
experimental transmissions from what later became
WABD Channel 5 television station in NYC. I also
happily recall the hamburger restaurant that was on the
boulevard. If I am not mistaken, it was called Wimpy's
after a character in the Popeye comics. Another vivid
memory involves the times we walked north up to the bay
side to see the giant turtle when it came to
visit.
Ron Cunningham, Baldwin, NY
Cunron777@aol.com
posted
3/26/2006
e-mail
from Devin Tammaro Miller, Point Resident
Hi my name is Devin and I live in Point
Lookout. During the beginning of the school year
we were asked to write a paper about a place that is
special to us. I chose Point Lookout. I hope
you can get some joy out of reading my feelings about
Point Lookout. Here is my paper:
St. Joseph
School
Devin Tammaro Miller
9/12/05
My Beach House
My mom and I really like Point Lookout.
Many people have summer houses here. We were in
the middle of moving, and we wanted to find a nice,
small house to stay in. We were thinking of
staying here just for the summer, but there was a
rental that we could rent for a year. So instead
of coming here just for the summer, we wound up living
here. It is very special here for many different
reasons. I met many new friends on my block.
They are all in my age group. Some are twelve,
and some are ten. It's very quiet and peaceful
in Point Lookout, and you don't have to worry if you
leave the door unlocked or your car open.
Everyone around here says, "Hi," to you,
even if you don't know them. All the girls are
very kind and have made me feel like I fit in. I
am about one minute from the ocean, and a minute from
tons of little shops that are just up the road.
There are really great restaurants that I can walk to,
and a supermarket, post office, laundromat, and
pharmacy. If my mom needs something, I can just
run right over and get it. One of the best
places here is a little restaurant called "Jo Jo
Apples," which serves the best two eggs over easy
with bacon I have ever had! It is a very cool
place to have breakfast or lunch, and they serve a
great dinner, as well.
I feel very safe here. Some
people leave their bikes out in the front of their
house, with no locks, all year round. All the
houses are right next to each other, so there's always
someone outside to play with. We walk to the
beach almost every weekend, because it's right down
the road. All my new friends are always at the
beach when I am, so I'm never lonely. If you go
onto the beach, you can see the inlet where the bay
meets the ocean. The beach is beautiful and
extremely clean, unlike many other beaches.
There is an ice cream truck that always comes by
called "Marybeth's" that has great ices, ice
cream, drinks, and food. When you step outside
your house, you can smell the salt air of the ocean,
which is a very good smell.
The post office is a place where people
gather to socialize and get their mail because Point
Lookout has no mail delivery. Everyone knows
each other, and they are extremely friendly.
There is a park farther down, and right next to the
park are these huge rocks, called jetties, that are in
the water. They help prevent erosion, but
sometimes we climb on them [even though we are not
supposed to]. Right away, I felt welcomed, and
at home. Sometimes at night, my friend Jenna has
a fire going outside, and her dad tells scary stories,
while we toast marshmallows
At night it isn't noisy, so you can
sleep in peace and quiet. On Sunday mornings, we
can hear the Church bells ring. Almost everyone
here has a dog or a cat, so while I'm walking my dogs,
sometimes I see one of my friends walking theirs.
I can bike ride all over the town because my mom and I
feel safe living here.
Point Lookout is very special to me,
and I love it here. This is my favorite place to
be. What could have been just for the summer,
might last forever.
I hope you enjoyed reading it! I
am a 7th grader at St. Joseph School
Sincerely,
posted
3/26/2006
e-mail
from Jack Martin, A friend
posted
1/17/2006
e-mail
from Don Kelly, current resident
ROSEMARY A. DOWLING
01/13/37 - 11/26/05
The Point Lookout Historical Society extends its deepest
sympathy to the Dowling family. We mourn the loss of
Rosemary, our founder, mentor and motivator. We pledge to
continue her quest in preserving the unique heritage of
Point Lookout and our on-site "Historical Museum."
Members of the Point Lookout Historical Society.
Published in Newsday on 11/29/2005.
Don Kelly
dglyn@optonline.net
posted
1/17/2006
e-mail
from Kay
Wallick, Executive Director, Shepherd's Centers of
America
We would like to make a
donation to Point Lookout Historical Society in memory of
Rosemary Dowling. Could you please send us a mailing
address so that we can accomplish this. We understand
that Rosemary was a founder of the Historical Society.
Shepherd's Centers of
America
Kay Wallick, Executive
Director
One W. Armour Blvd. #201
Kansas City
,
MO
64111
816-960-2022
Fax: 816-960-1083
Email: kwallick@shepherdcenters.org
Ms. Wallick,
please see above message for e-mail contact.
posted
1/17/2006
e-mail
from Matt Sheehan, concerned resident
I wanted to know about the
new horn. What was wrong with the old one. $65,ooo.oo could
have went to something else since the old horn was perfectly
fine. My children are fourth generation in this town and if
the horn was changed because the complaints of a few that is
not right. Also since the new horn went up it has not rang
at six o'clock anymore that's not right in fact that's
tradition .If you could send me the civics website so I can
e-mail them.
matt sheehan
mms716@optonline.net
Matt
- Not sure if this is in the hands of the Civic but a good
place to start. Contact Civic President Herb Abbe at HATU2002@optonline.net
and he should be able to guide you in the right direction.
posted
1/17/2006
e-mail
from Lois Webber, Former Point Resident
How much
I miss your little town, and the joyous history it holds for me and my family. Merry Christmas to all and a very
Happy New Year.
Lois Weber,
LWeber@CARROLLTON.ORG
posted
1/17/2006
e-mail
from Peter Roland, Former Point Lookout Resident
Hello,
My name is Peter Anthony Roland and I want
to thank you for putting together this wonderful webpage!
I love visiting "My Point Lookout.Com" http://www.mypointlookout.com/
My family lived (at) 66 Baldwin
Avenue in the "Point," from the Summer of
1959 until the Winter of 1979 *Lets
see if I can do the math? I celebrated my 54th Birthday
this Summer, hmm. that would have placed me in Point
Lookout from the age of 8 or 9, until the age of 28?
Wow, it certainly seems like a life-time
when you look at it that way.. doesn't it?
 Yours
Truly, around-1966
My Memories of Point Lookout,
I thought about enclosing my whole life
story, (for you to post right here-!) My life-story would
begin, the day I moved to Point Lookout, but there are too
many memories to mention, without crying!
Moreover, My life-story would include
all the wonderful friends I loved, (and hated) in Point
Lookout, but, there are too many people to mention, and I
am afraid I would forget to mention the one I miss the
most, when I miss them ALL so terribly!
.. So I thought I would just say, if
you remember me, and I hope you do, And, if you want
to contact me.. and I hope you do,
PLEASE DO!
 Before
I go, there is one person I must mention.. and even
if you don't remember me,
I hope you were
fortunate enough to remember my Mom! .. Marion Roland.
You might remember my mother from "The
Beauty Parlor" in the Point, where she worked in the
early 60's? Or Perhaps you remember
her from "The Oasis?" which she ran through the
mid-60's? But if you don't remember "Marion,"
for anything else, you surely will remember my mom from
the Bar she lovingly owned and operated from the 60's to
the end of the 70's, "The Patio Bar and Grill,"
Today, mom (Marion) is doing great!
Marion celebrated her 80th Birthday
last month, (November/2005) Mom Lives quietly
today in Jupiter, Florida with (Joe Roland) and her
son (my brother) Robert Roland.
 Yours
Truly and Mom (Marion Roland) November/2005 Miami, Florida
P.S
made mentioned of the old "Point
Lookout T-Shirt?"
Well, I figured, "because, there may
be one or two people -out there- that do not remember the
"T-Shirt" that my old friend Steve was referring
to, I thought I should send you a picture of
one!"
 Yours
Truly.. wearing a 40+ Year-Old Point Lookout T-Shirt
/ December-2005
Thank You for re-creating (on the Web) a
place known as "Point Lookout New York!" A place
that used to only exist.. in my memories, and the memories
of those of us who were fortunate enough to say, "I
am from Point Lookout, New York!" Because of you,
Point Lookout exists, and will continue to exist, and the
memories will live on, and on.. and ON!
Peter Anthony Roland
December/2005
Miami Beach/Florida
posted
1/17/2006
e-mail
from
Jack Fischer, former Mineola Ave. Resident
Hi, I'm Jack Fischer, perhaps
you know my brother Adam and his wife Janice of Mineola Ave. I'm
writing to make a suggestion for your Point Lookout web cam.
I think it would be much more interesting if it was placed
facing Point Lookout, not the bridge and marina. In fact it
would be really great if it was near the traffic light,
facing down Lido Boulevard towards the ball park. That way I
can see what's happening! Anyway I enjoy the website from
where I'm currently living - Flagstaff Arizona.
Thanks,
Jack Fischer
Oh20yrs2go@aol.com
Thanks for your message
Jack. We feel the same. Unfortunately we don't provide the
camera. We tapped into a feed from LIShore that kept track
of the beaches. We decided to send them an e-mail to see if
we could at least get the beach camera up and running again
and here was the response:
Hi Julie,
Thanks for your interest and concern. Our network
connectivity at Point Lookout has been provided free by the
Town of Hempstead, and it's their
802.11 wireless connection that is down. The ToH network
administrator is officially their conservation biologist, he
is way overloaded with work and his boss keeps assigning him
to other tasks. During the summer I had some extra leverage
because the connectivity was also used by ToH lifeguards,
but they are now gone and my camera server is the only
building tenant until spring.
Last time there was a problem like this it turned out
someone on the mainland was swamping the 802.11 channel with
an illegal power booster.
The fix then involved playing with channel settings to
find a clear frequency. I don't have access to the ToH
network to try a fix myself, besides which it's some kind of
nightmare patched together with obsolete PCs running
Linux-based router/firewall software, I wouldn't touch it
with a 10 foot pole...
A real fix would be for me to install an EV-DO wireless
card at the Point Lookout server, it would provide cable
modem speeds and no interference.
Unfortunately I'm running LIshore on fumes right now and
the EV-DO service alone costs about $85 per month, plus
installation and maintenance costs.
I have made a proposal to ToH to pay for this service, it
would fix both my and their connectivity problems. Hopefully
I will get an answer to this sometime in the next month,
otherwise if you know an individual or organization that
would be interested in making a tax-deductible contribution,
let me know.
As you can probably tell, I'm kind of frustrated by the
lack of progress on this issue. I'm using the email traffic
I get to show Hempstead that the camera service is badly
missed. Cross your fingers, keep checking in, and thanks a
lot for your interest in LIShore!
Best regards,
Tom Wilson
LIShore Webmaster
posted
10/17/2005
e-mail
from
Gann (Georg-Ann) Watson, former Long Beach resident
Hi, Mr. Ryan, what a great site you have.
I lived in Long Beach from 1962 through 1978 and have many
fond memories of LB and Point Lookout. Anyway, I
noticed you referenced your friend Artie Voigt. I
attended LBHS from '62-'64 with my friend Paula Morrissey.
We remained friends after HS but took separate paths some
years later. The last I remember talking with Paula
she was seeing a man named Artie Voigt. Some time
later I heard that she had married him.
I'd love to touch base with Paula if she
is Paula Voigt, nee Morrissey. As I recall, Paula had
a brother, Murray.
Would you be willing to check with your friend Artie to see
if I have the right person, and if so, offer my e-mail
address to Paula in case she would also like to touch base?
My e-mail address is:
gannw@ncleg.net.
If this is the same Paula she will remember me (I hope) as
Georg- Watson. While we were at LBHS I lived on Shore
Road and she lived on E. Broadway.
If you cannot make this connection, no
problem. But if you can and are willing, I would be
most appreciative.
I have no hidden agenda here, just to electronically
reminisce with a friend I loved and respected.
Thanks,
Gann (Georg-Ann) Watson
posted
10/17/2005
e-mail
from
Marie (Aprile) Galante, former resident
Hi Julie,
I hope I'm sending this to the correct
address. Again, I appreciate what you are doing to
bring Point Lookout back to all of us who lived there at
one time.
About a week ago I received an email from
someone with a last name of Gibbons. He said
he was also a former resident of Pt. Lookout, and now
living in Calgary Canada. He had read my article
about my years in Pt. Lookout, and was so interested in
the fact that I said we lived right behind Charles Atlas
and family. He said he was a great admirer of
Charles Atlas for years, and was asking if I could give
him stories I might remember about Charles Atlas.
Today I was about to respond to him when my
computer just went beserk, and I totally lost his email,
with his address, and therefore could not respond to
him.----and somehow I just am not able to retreive it.
So Julie if you could just post something on your website
directed to him and give my email address again I would be
so grateful. I do not want him to think I
ignored his request. It's just so great keeping in
touch with "Point Lookouters", and bringing
Point Lookout back into my life!!
I also have finally dug up some pictures of
the house we lived in at 140 Inwood Ave. I will send
them soon.
If you receive this message would you
please let me know. Thanks loads.
Marie (Aprile) Galante
posted
7/05/2005
e-mail
from
Marie (Aprile) Galante, former resident
What I great way to keep in contact with
Point Lookout!! Growing up we had had a home at 140
Inwood Ave.. I am Marie (Aprile) Galante We lived
there from 1935 to just after the end of WWII
Those were the years when the Point was just great.
The beach was wide---no erosion yet,----- and we could
walk from the bottom of our street on the beach completely
to the bay. There were no barriers, no boulders in
the water----just beach and sand. Ours was the last
street when we first moved there, and right behind our
house were the sand dunes for as far as one could see..
We could see Jones Beach right across the inlet. In
fact we always enjoyed the fireworks from there.
Then the sand dunes were removed, and two streets were
built behind us, and eventually the beach suffered severe erosion.
Charles Atlas and family lived right behind us when that
street was built.
During the war ( I was just a
teenager) the coast guard station was activated, and all
the girls in town hung around there and talked to the
servicemen when they were off duty. The coast guard tower
where a coast guardsman was on duty 24 hours a day
for beach patrol was also just behind our house. I
don't think either of those is still there. Also
every night 2 of the coast guards with dogs, walked
the beach for several miles on patrol. We felt very
safe and secure with the Coast Guard right in our midst.
Does anyone out there remember those years?
I have so many wonderful and fond memories
of those years we lived there. And it still is a
very special memory in my life. My best friend was
Jo (Scalaro) Calcagno, and knew her family well, and
we remained good friends until Jo sadly passed away 6
years ago. When she married she and Hank bought a
house on Garden City Ave., and every summer I went to
Point Lookout to visit. even though I now live in
Florida. I'm still friends with Jo's sister Flavia,
and we're always in contact and see each other
at least once a year.
I have pictures of our house when we lived
there---next door to the Weirs and the Mastronardis---and
I'll be glad to send them. And spending
all those summers at Point Lookout was one of the most
memorable times in my life. Will look for this
account of my memory of Point Lookout on you
website. And I sure would love to hear from the
folks who now live at 140 Inwood Ave where so
much of my fond memories still remain.
Marie
Galante
posted
5/24/2005
e-mail
from Stephen Kozinski, Former Resident
I Just came upon your and it
brought back a lot of memories. My name is Steve Kozinski
and I spent the seventies and part of the eighties. I lived
all over point lookout Parkside last house by the beach with
Billy Ahrens and John Manning, I was also a member of the
PLLFD. At that time we all hung out at Chicolinos and the
Bayhouse,I have been back to the point in ten years. I have
been living in Jupiter fl. For the past 15 yrs. My wife and
I are going to be in point lookout in about a week and I am
looking forward to it. This is an excellent web sight keep
up the good work.
Stephen Kozinski
ironmastr2050711@aol.com
posted
5/24/2005
e-mail
from Erin Vickers (nee Manning), Former Resident
My name is Erin Vickers (nee Manning). My
family and I moved to Point Lookout when I was 6 and I
lived there until I was 26, and my Mom, Kathy, and my
sister Julia still live there. I get a big kick out of
reading about The Point on the website and check the beach
cam about once a week and save the image as my screen
saver to remind me of home! Eight years ago I moved to
England with my husband Stephen and now work as a
solicitor (lawyer).
Last week my husband and I were meeting
some friends in a pub in Leicester to watch the football
(soccer to you Yanks!) and while we were making our way to
a table, I spotted a chap on his way out the door -
wearing an Olive Oil's t-shirt! I squeezed my way over to
him and had to ask about it. He told me that he had bought
it the summer before when he was visiting a
"mate" who lived in The Point. Unfortunately his
friends were leaving and he had to go, otherwise I would
have questioned him more thoroughly about it!
I understand that Olive Oil's is the
creation of Tommy Corning. Tommy and his sister Danielle
and I were at school together, so it was especially great
seeing this t-shirt 6,000 miles away from Point Lookout!
Tommy, keep printing the t-shirts, they are fantastic
advertising! How about sending me one so I can keep
spreading the good word!
Best regards,
posted
5/24/2005
e-mail
from Christina S Conaty, Former Resident
To
whom it may concern,
My
extended family resided in Pt Lookout for many decades. My
great grandma Dottie Grant was a waitress there and a
local character. Her youngest son Georgie served as a
Volunteer FF in town and lost his life during a fire in
March of 1980. A memorial sat outside the Ye old
Firehouse for many years. I have not been there for the
last five, so I can only assume it still does. No matter
what anyone might have to say about the wacky Grants, no
one has ever said anything but the best about George. He
was a great man and taken from us far too young
While I enjoyed your site, I feel it is missing a memorial
section to honor the fallen Fire Fighters, Policemen and
War Heroes. I know there were more than my uncle. I think
people need to remember those who gave their lives. Please
consider including a section on this. Maybe even a section
on the PT's Fire Dept. It has always been a very important
part of life there. If I can help or provide you with any
information, please let me know. I have newspaper articles
as well as video tape of the ceremony giving my Great
Grandmother her sons flag and plaque. It was very nice to
see someone take the time to preserve the history of a
town I spent so much time growing up in.
Sincerely,
Christina
S Conaty
Great
Granddaughter of D Grant
Great
Niece of Marge, Michael, James, Martie, Joanie and George
Grant
Niece
of Dolores Angel, Maggie Eberhart and Tommy Conaty
Cousin
to George Conaty, Joey Eberhart -all of whom lived
and worked and even married in town
Dear
Christina,
We'd
love to have a memorial section dedicated to honor our
fallen Point hero's. Please forward any info you have and
we'd be happy to create a section.
posted
5/02/2005
e-mail
from Mario Scolaro, Former Resident
 My
father built his Point home in 1929, (the year of my
birth) on Ocean Blvd. We used it as a summer home until he
winterized it about 1948 and had to move it to 105
Parkside because of beach erosion. I
haven't lived there
since my mother's death in 1994. My wife Carol and I have
recently celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary. We have
lived in the Crestwood section of Yonkers for the past 42
years and have 3 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren!
Mario
Scolaro Jr.
posted
5/02/2005
e-mail
from Frank Scolaro, Former Resident
Julie,
Pete's was located on Ocean
Blvd between Baldwin Ave and Bellmore Ave.
I took the picture from in front of my
father's house which was adjacent to
the lot on Bellmore. I would guess the
picture was taken in the late 30's. Perhaps someone with a
knowledge of "vintage" cars
can better estimate the year. Because
of severe beach erosion Pete's was washed away, and the
house was moved to 105
Parkside Drive. It has been since remodeled by the new
owner.
Frank
posted
5/02/2005
e-mail
from Rosemary Martinson ,
Current Resident
Julie-read
your email. My husband, John and I just got back from Palm
Beach, Florida. On the flight on the way down was Megan
Manning and her girls. When we got to the resort, we ran
into Fran and Joe Prinzivalli, Mary Lou Ball and
Michaela(Ball) Sheridan and her children and we heard that
the Dineens were also there. We had problems with the
flight on the way home and had to drive across the state to
Ft. Myers where (former resident) Valerie Guerin was working
the counter at Jet Blue at the airport!
Rosemary (Mahoney)
Martinson
posted
5/02/2005
e-mail
from Bridget Farrel l,
96 Hewlett Ave.
In 1948, there was a public
auction of open lots; my father purchased three.
Bridget Farrell, 96 Hewlett
Bridget.Farrell@oag.state.ny.us
posted
3/26/2005
e-mail
from Julie McTernan, Your Web Editor
On a
recent flight to Florida with my three sons my theory that
Point Lookout is the center of the universe was reconfirmed
when a humongous man made his way to the last seat in the
last row of the plane which happened to be next to me.
As he approached all I could think to myself was "no,
please don't tell me he's in this row..." The closer he
got the more I realized that I knew this face. How could I
not? This was no ordinary giant, this was Joe Klecko, former
NY Jet, member of the infamous "sack-exchange",
Hall of Famer, and most importantly Point Lookout resident
for several seasons during the early 80's. I was too nervous
to initially speak to him as a flood of memories came
rushing in. I was about 16 and vividly remember working the
check-out counter in Merola's while the likes of Joe Klecko,
Richard Todd, Pat Leahy, etc. would come barreling through
larger than life. When I wasn't going to school or at
Merola's I was babysitting and remember clearly
watching the Klecko's sons one Sunday afternoon. The plane
was now landing and I was wondering how I'd get the courage
up to speak to him and decided what the heck. I waited for
him to awaken (he slept the whole trip, another reason I
couldn't speak to him...Joe, wake up remember me from
Merola's???). He
started to stir as the announcements came over the
loudspeaker. I got my boys organized and then turned and
said "Excuse me, I'm sorry to bother you, are you Joe
Klecko?" He said yes and knowing that I had only
minutes to spare I launched into Pt. Lookout, Merola's,
babysitting for his boys (one of whom  he was going to see
play in the super bowl) commenting on how I had seen them
retire his number last year, etc. He seemed a bit taken
back. Here is plane full of people and a mom with
three young children at her side is the one who recognizes
him. Of course he remembered Pt. Lookout, Chicolinos, his
wife loved the IGA, he said he had many nice memories of the
town. I asked if he wouldn't mind taking a picture with my
three boys. One by one I introduced them to this man who I
told them was a great football legend and had lived in Pt.
Lookout once. I thanked him and he commented on what a small
world it was that he'd have to tell his wife that he met me.
I continued to beam as I gathered the boys together. The
stewardess asked me who that guy was, was he some kind of
celebrity. I told her who he was and her puzzled expression
quickly vanished as did her interest. I smiled and
thought to myself...in one small town many many miles away,
many many years ago, you didn't get much bigger...
posted
3/26/2005
e-mail
from John & Jan Auleta, Current Residents
The Point is truly a
blessed place. I just wanted to share some history
and good charma regarding our special little town. It all
started with the childhood summers where freinds, beach,
baseball, and bodysurfing made every day a
holiday.
After living in New
Orleans throughout the formitive years, the opportunity
arose, thanks to Mom and Pop and a "rumble"
with my brother, of being handed a key and told to
"go to Point Lookout and give life time to
unfold." Living in the Point year round experiencing
the peace, tranquility, and beauty of all four
seasons was truly a blessing.
Then came a twist
of fate having to move out of the Point for five years,
but, through the grace of God, good freinds, and good
credit being able to purchase our own home and return in
October 2004.
Let me tell you this -
when you have to leave this beautiful place and then are
able to return - you appreciate it more than ever.
Come on Summer!
God Bless Point
Lookout
posted
1/01/2005
e-mail
from Lois Weber, Point Lover
I love
Point Lookout ! This is a wonderful site to pull up on a
weary day. I send my regards to all and hope it is a mild
winter with lots of Holiday cheer!
Lois
Weber
Montessori
Teacher
Carrollton
School of the Sacred
Heart
posted
9/17/2004
e-mail
from Michele Latimer, Future Resident!
My fiance lives here
in Point Lookout with his family. We recently bought a
house on Garden City Avenue and are planning on living here
after we've been
married. We love Point Lookout...the town, the people,
the church ...and
our dream would be to have our reception on the beach some
time after Labor
Day in 2005. Has anyone ever done this? Is it
even a possibility? I would
really appreciate it if someone could offer any information
on this matter.
Thank you so much! Have a great day!
Michele
Latimer/Patrick Keena
mlats@hotmail.com
Michele,
We're
not sure of the answer to that question. Many people from
town have had
their pictures taken on the beach but I've yet to see a
reception there. You could try by contacting the Town of
Hempstead. Anyone???
posted
8/21/2004
e-mail
from Paul Calcagno, grew up in Point Lookout
Hi! My name is Paul Calcagno and I grew up
in Point Lookout. My sister Lisa told me about this
web site and it's cool to see all of the information
and learn things about the Town that I never knew. And it
is a great resource. I moved to Boulder, CO. when I
was 21 years old and have lived here for 28 years. I come
back to Point Lookout every year for a beach vacation. My
mother Jo left us her house at 136 Garden City Ave. when
she passed away 5 years ago. We use it in the summer but
rent it out from Labor Day through June 30th. Is this web
site an appropriate place to advertise the rental? If so
where would it go? Can you please email me back to let me
know. Thanks and the web site is great!
Paul
pkcalcagno@comcast.net
Paul,
Thanks
for your letter. We'd be glad to advertise your rental.
Please send us another e-mail with the specifics. Thanks for
logging in!
posted
7/18/2004
e-mail
from Margaret Dougherty, current resident
I emailed a few weeks ago about how people are just
walking over the fence to the beach at the dead end on
Parkside.
This weekend- 6 cars were parked on Ocean ave. We watched
people park & walk right on to the beach. No one seemed
concerned about a ticket at all.... Who should I contact?
This problem seems to be getting worst.
Margaret Dougherty
margaret.dougherty@citigroup.com
Margaret,
We forwarded
your note to the head of the Civic Association who should be
following up with you. Several townspeople
have complained about the situation as have expressed
concern about the possible damage it might be doing to the
dunes. If anyone has an opinion or suggestions on this
please contact us at info@mypointlookout.com.
Thanks Margaret for bringing it to everyone's attention.
posted
7/18/2004
e-mail
from Robert Nolan, visitor to the Point
Hello,
I have visited the Bayside Drive restaurants in the past by
car, but was wondering if there were any public dock spaces
I could use if I wanted to come by boat. I was told
that there was no docking allowed in front of The Buoy Bar,
and only customers of The Fisherman's Catch could tie up at
their dock. Am I out of luck?
Robert Nolan
robert.nolan@carat.com
Robert
- Sorry to tell you that you are out of luck when it comes
to finding a public dock by the bay. There are no public
dock spaces there.
posted
6/26/2004
e-mail
from Chris Ruggio, former Mineola Ave. resident moving to
Florida
I'll Always Remember
The spectacular skies from the loop coming round...
The warmth of the friends on
Mineola I've found
The joy of lots o children
playing on the street.
The "Catch," the duck race, fireworks at TED'S .....
'Scary Blue Angels
Over our head.
The Easter egg hunt, the Halloween Parade....
The wonderful friends that Rebecca has made.....
The beautiful grotto, the church and the REC.....
A sunset evening on Buoy Bar's Deck
Hannah's wonderful care, MaryBeth's ring, The biggest PO box for every little thing.
The Communion of angels that touched our hearts. The procession of wagons and carts.
No power on Bob's birthday on the beach,
IGA'S hero's at 5.99 each
Breakfast at JoJo's
After school at the park...
So much of this place has left its mark.
The beach, the views the summer so sweet...
And to walk to it all could not be beat.
I've expressed some thoughts and surely left some out.....
But of this I have no doubt.....
It's a lovely town that runs deep....
And will always be in my memories, both bitter and sweet.
posted
6/02/2004
e-mail
from Janice Fischer
I would like to let other
Point Lookout parents know about the Spiritual Parenting
site. Here's the link:
http://www.SpiritualParenting.com.
posted
3/14/2004
e-mail
from Kevin Ahrens, former resident
Wow !!! Your Point Lookout page is great!!!!
My name is Kevin Ahrens brother of Billy
and friends of Mike Aradjan. Yes Mike and me were known as
trouble makers. ( And we were!) Well as many of you know,
Mike died in the early 70's. It was very sad and I still
miss him. My brother Billy Ahrens retired from the Nassau
Police several years ago and is retired in Venice Florida
and is doing very well with his wife Pat. He is enjoying
the fun and sun of Florida. I Kevin also live in Florida,
Tampa. I have been a Baptist minister for over 25
years. Yes a minister. It would take too long to tell you
my journey to God and real life but God has done great
things for me. I now pastor a church in the big city
of Tampa. I have been married for over 30 years to a
beautiful and wonderful woman also named Pat. Yes there
are two Pat Ahrens in Florida and they both teach in
elementary school! Pat & I have had three children. Our
oldest Stephen is also a minister and is finishing seminary
now. Our second child passed away fourteen years ago of
heart problems. Our third child is a beautiful 10th
grader, Crystal. Please e-mail us and give some more
updates. Thank you and God bless you all.
Dr. Kevin Ahrens
7209 N. Clark Ave.
Tampa, Florida 33614
(813) 88-88279
KEVIN@IOL14.COM
posted
3/14/2004
e-mail
from Laura Hetterick, former resident
Hi. My name is Laura
Hetterick, and I lived at 94 Garden City Avenue for 30
years. I just found out about this website and think
it’s great. I have lots of great memories of Point
Lookout. I’m currently living in Tampa, FL.
Even though I’m in Florida, I actually have to drive to
the beach instead of just walking down the block! I
miss our great beach! Anyway, keep up the great work
with the website.
Laura Hetterick
Laura.Hetterick@lozier.biz
Laura
- Here
is the family house as it looks today. Thanks for your note
and keep checking in!
posted
3/14/2004
e-mail
from Kevin Cahill
Just wanted to thank you for including my
Mom's eulogy and other materials on the web site.
Being in Chicago much of the year, it has
made a difference for me to be able to check the web
site, see a photo of the beach.
Thanks again.
posted
2/04/2004
e-mail
from Sooz Mahoney McCann, former resident
grettings from beautiful
ponte verdra beach florida. you would be suprised how
similar this area is to the point... geographically that is
actually it is what drew us here. We Mahoney's are all
coming together to celebrate our uncle (Father John Mahoney
of the Oblate order in Japan for the past 50 years) this
July. So we are putting out our feelers in the Point to see
if any one would be interested in renting us their home for
three weeks in July. Looking forward to seeing everyone and
having an english muffin and a coke at Pavlicks.
Sooz Mahoney McCann
morningsunhun@aol.com
posted
1/23/2004
e-mail
from Art Fingerle, former resident
Just a quick note to say Happy Holidays to everyone in
PL.
I was out to visit in Oct. 2002, while at the Fire
Fighters Memorial at Madison Square Garden. I got to visit
the Fire Station in PL. Wonderful bunch of people. Also got
to meet Richard Amen and his family along with several other
people from Mineola. Always check into the PL web site and
see what is going on. Love to look at the live cam from the
beach.
Thanks again to everyone in PL
Art Fingerle (grandson of the Chonkich's)
[fingerle@cwo.com]
posted
12/12/2003
e-mail
from Ernie Muratori,
former resident
Hello and Merry
Christmas
Just a note to add my name to the list of folks who
appreciate your web site. I still visit when I can
since I have so many family members who still live at the
Point either in the summer or all year long. My
sister in law is a "Beach Bridge Biddie". I have
wonderful memories growing up in Point Lookout at 61
Freeport Avenue. I now live in Surfside Beach SC near the
ocean - I can not be without. A recent letter in your
post office has reunited me ( by e-mail) with Tony
DeDomenico, a cousin I haven't seen in years and used to
baby-sit for a long time ago. If anyone would like to see
photo's of me and my brothers Jack and Nick Muratori they
can visit my family website at http://home.earthlink.net/~sixfairway/.
Thanks for listening and keep up the good works.
Ernie Muratori
Ernie
- Thanks for your note & for checking in! Here is the
family house as it appears today.
posted
11/21/2003
e-mail
from
Callvin J Bublin Jr., former resident
Hey there,
I was reading the emails on your site and although I don't
remember many of the names I do have many fond memories of
my days in Point lookout. My family moved to the Point
in 1955 or 56, we lived at 89 Hewlett Ave. Eventually
I think we became the largest year round family in town with
9 children including a set of triplet boys. I could go
on for ever with memories but here are a few that those of
you that were year round residents might recall. How
about the bus ride home on the last day of school from LBCS,
tearing up our shirts and singing John Jacob Jingle Himer Schmidt.
Playing football every day after school on the grass at TOH
park. Mike Mahoney, Vernon Ritter and Toby Cullen lip
sinking "Twist and Shout" at the rec hall talent
show, in white clam diggers, and going to Jans in Long Beach
for ice cream afterwards. Playing ring-a-levio starting at
the Robinson's house and the boundries seemed to be the
entire town. Making forts out of Christmas trees in the lot
across from the Manning's on Beech Street. The
memories just keep on coming but I've got to go.
Thanks for the venue to share these memories plus many more,
I'll continue to check out the site whenever I need a Point
fix and share more memories.
Callvin J Bublin Jr.
CBublinjr@aol.com
Callvin
- Here
is the old family house as it looks today. Thanks so much
for your note and for sharing those awesome all year round
memories that I'm sure a lot of people will remember!
Keep in touch!
posted
11/21/2003
e-mail
from
Pat
Towers, former resident
I am a former resident of Point Lookout and my husband,
Bob Towers, grew up in your wonderful town. I would
like to get him a copy of Kate Cahill's book. Please
E-Mail me back and let me know how I can do this. We
currently live in South Carolina, but I know he would love
to have a copy.
Thanks,
Pat Towers
ptowers@ryansinc.com
If
anyone knows how Pat could get a copy of this book, please
let us know at info@mypointlookout.com.
Posted
11/2/2003
e-mail
from Candee Heller, former resident
I am a former resident, and oftime visitor
to Pt. Lookout for 23 years. While your site is very
nice to look at, you very rarely mention your fire
department. Even in your 4th of July 2003 parade,
you didn't even MENTION the fire dept's involvement!!!!
Tell me, who hosts the bbq each year? Where are some
pictures??? This is such a terrible disappointment
to me since you don't seem to support your brave men and
women who keep your homes safe everyday, my daughter Shana
being one of them.
Please consider addressing this
ommision because, quite frankly, I think it's shameful.
Candee Heller (formally a
Guerin)
Ms.
Heller - We're sorry about your disappointment &
confusion over our site. MyPointLookout.com is all
about people contributing and we are grateful to Chas
Thompson, Roland Donohue, Don Kelly, Barbara Collins,
Suzanne Torpey Parnell and many others who have contributed
information about our esteemed Point Lookout-Lido Fire Dept.
over the past two and a half years. We post everything we
get and whole heartedly support our Fire Department. Perhaps
you could send a piece on your daughter, a memory from your
last 23 years here or some photos you may have of the Fire
Department and we will be glad to post them.
Posted 11/2/2003
e-mail
from
Suzanne Parnell
Hi Julie,
I was wondering if you could include
this picture for heritage day. My brother Danny,
sister Sharyn, and myself accepted the plaque for my dad.
It was a wonderful, yet sad day as I know my dad would
loved to have been there. The standing ovation for
the "Old Timers" was well deserved and it
was very emotional for all of us.
Thanks, Suzanne Parnell
Suzanne,
Thanks
for sharing this picture with us! Your parents were great
people and will always be remembered fondly in Point Lookout
history!
Posted
9/8/2003
e-mail
from Aly
Paz,
current college student from Mineola Ave.
hey from new orleans. I hope you are enjoying some
pleasant weather as i find my self
slinking out of the heat of the day here. I have some
troubling news to report. A table was
left on the lawn of my house as i was packing for school.
the table was taken from right off the lawn. I am sure
someone thought it might have been out
for the trash... it was pretty old and rickety.
rectangular 4 person, wooden, with two leaves allowing it to
seat 6- there is also a small draw
with a rectangular clear knob which has come loose of
the table frame. I was rather fond of the table and would
love if you could maybe post an
attention notice on your sight. much appreciation-working on
a project entitled "the many uses of algae"- maybe
it will help alleviate some of our
seaweed trouble.
aly paz
Posted
8/30/2003
e-mail
from Brigid Weese, former New Yorker
I am a former NYer who has escaped to San Diego. I visit
my favorite beach nearly everyday thur
the link you provided to the webcam at
the beach. Notice I said the beach because nothing here
in San Diego holds a candle to my favorite beach -Pt
Lookout. Anyway, the webcam has been
inactive since 0115 on the 11 of Jul -who
can I contact? Thanks for making me feel like I'm still at
home on Long Island. -Brigid Weese
Brigid
- The cam is controlled by LIShore.com. The camera
sometimes get dismantled but is usually up and running
eventually. Thanks for the note.
Posted
8/30/2003
e-mail
from Debbie (Hogan) Albert, former
resident
Hi there;
I just came across this site, and I really enjoy it.
My family moved to Point Lookout in the early 1960's when
I was just a toddler. We first lived at 44 Lido Blvd., but
shortly after moved to 1A Lido Blvd., on top of the deli. I
remember the beautiful marina across the street, and also
the community center, where I went to nursery school.
I don't remember many people from Point Lookout, but some
names I do remember are Marissa Tomassi, Dorothy Hetterick,
Portia Hetterich, Kathleen Waldorf, The Claytons and Anne
Gilbert.
I also clearly remember the beautiful beach and also the
playground at the end of the town, where we used to go for
Fourth of July fireworks. Behind our apartment building was
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal church, that we attended.
I attended school first in Lido, and later in Long Beach.
My mother, sister and brother left Point Lookout in
October 1969, after my father died. We moved back to Canada,
where my mother was from.
Next Wednesday, my brother, sister-in-law, husband and I
are leaving for a visit in New York and CT. We will be
visiting in Point Lookout on Friday, July 25th, and I can
hardly wait.
Anyway, I just thought I would drop a note to say that I
loved Point Lookout while we were there, and I am truly
looking forward to visiting there again.
Sincerely
Debbie (Hogan) Albert
Posted
7/13/2003
e-mail
from Tony DeDomenico, former resident
Saw your website and had to
write. I lived at the Point during the summers from 1944 to
1956 and then all year round until @1972. Went to Lido
Elementary and the Long Beach High. My mom lived there a few
years longer and then sold the house at 56 Inwood Ave and
moved to Florida.
It was nice to see the town
again.
Thanks,
Tony
tdedomen@ford.com
Tony - Here
is the old family house. Hope it brings back good memories
for you!
posted
5/6/2003
e-mail
from Jeanne Muratori Lyons, former resident
Julie,
Just
wanted to let you know I recently discovered your website
and visit it whenever I start missing the
"Point". The pictures and stories are
wonderful and really capture the beauty of our town. Keep
up the great work!
Jeanne
Muratori Lyons
Madison,
CT.
Posted
4/18/2003
e-mail
from Claire Curtin, current resident
An
Easter Poem About Us
Point
Lookout TRIDUUM 2002
1. Children’s Good Friday
A pale boy playing Christ has a new haircut,
the untroubled forehead and gentle mouth
of a child in a painting by Mary Cassatt.
Wrapped in purple weave, he daydreams God,
innocent of any neighborhood lore
stumbling to Golgotha under a papier
mache cross. At the fall, his mother startles
before remembering help is the Cyrene’s part.
After the fourteenth station, six little
dancers twirl with uplifted arms as our hero
returns in white tunic and forsythia crown.
The cast subdued by suffering take chaste
bows. Charmed adults applauding each child
by name, are distanced from a gravitas of pain.
2. What the Fisherman Said
A fisherman says Lady, go home, wind’s raw
today. Seagulls flew inland. I barely hear
above a rip tide’s bellow, white foam
lathering sea jetties, stone and shore.
The ocean at Point Lookout runs wild
as if some daimon churns Holy Saturday
into the Creeds’s dire report: Christ died
Was buried. Is that nether world erupting
our Atlantic? And where did that fisherman go?
My Hellooo whi | 
