Strawberry Fields For Big Night
Fab Family Affair Boosts Parish In Middle Village
by Bill Mitchell
      The fund-raising had a familiar soundtrack as Beatle fans of all ages turned out—and turned back the clock—to enjoy a performance by tribute band Strawberry Fields at St. Margaret's Parish Hall in Middle Village on Saturday, May 2.
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Eventful Afternoon At Crematory
Songs, Stories Add A Special Flavor To Celebration
by Bill Mitchell
      Amid the setting afforded by its marble walls and tiffany-style stained-glass windows, the U.S. Columbarium at Fresh Pond Crematory in Middle Village marked its 125th anniversary during a rededication event celebrated by friends and families
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MEMORY GAMES
Picturing Fast-Pitch Old Timers, Plus Royal Welcome Back For CK Star
..........by Bill Mitchell
      Who remembers playing fastpitch softball at Farmers Oval? Thanks to Mick Ennis, we have a photo from the 1993 Old Timers Reunion Game that was played. Typically, the reunion games are held on the last Saturday morning in August at the renowned park located at 68th and Shaler avenues in the Ridgewood/Glendale area.
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