by Peter Mahon
Remembering Mike McLoughlin
One year ago this month our friend and neighbor, Mike McLoughlin, retired to his residence on West 12th Road, sat down in his bedroom and quietly passed from this life at the young age of 51 when his heart stopped beating. I was always constantly amazed by Mike's sense of optimism and outgoing personality. When you engaged him in conversation it was always about you and not him. Mike was the type of man who truly wore his heart on his sleeve. It is said that a bad neighbor is a misfortune but a good neighbor is a blessing. Mike was truly that blessing and his friends and neighbors in Broad Channel miss him as we mark the first anniversary of his passing.
Great to see our friend and neighbor Terry Horn out of the hospital and recovering nicely back home with his wife Barbara and their two children Erin and Chris.
This past Sunday, November 30th, the 2014 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season came to an unremarkable close. During the season there were a total of 8 named storms, 6 hurricanes and 2 Tropical Storms. Thankfully, none of these storms directly impacted our community of Broad Channel. That being said, we can now turn our focus toward more seasonal weather events such as NorEasters, frigid temperatures and frozen pipes.
Don’t forget to stop by the Broad Channel VFW Hall Friday evening, December 12th , at 7 pm and enjoy an evening of music for our veterans with the music of Walker and Friends ($15 cover). Call Vinny at 347-697-8774 for more information on this event. All proceeds go towards providing much needed services for our veterans.
The Broad Channel Crafters and the American Legion Auxillary will host the 26th Annual Craft and Christmas Gift Sale at the Broad Channel American Legion Hall this Friday, December 5th (6pm-9pm) and Saturday, December 6th (9am-7pm). Jewelry, Ornaments, baked goods, seasonal decorations and much more!
Our neighbor Debbie Spanburgh-O’Connor will be hosting a fundraiser to benefit the Pediatric and Hematology Department of the Cohen Children's Medical Center at North Shore LIJ this Friday, December 5th , at Grassy's. Drink specials and raffles will be ongoing. Drop off a new, unwrapped child’s toy (no stuffed animals please) and receive a free drink.
Don’t forget to pick up your copy of the new 2015 Broad Channel Historical Society Calendar, still a steal at only $5 per, at the Rock n Roll Bagel or the All American Channel Market.
If you can take advantage of some of the COD fuel delivery services that are available for our area (e.g.: codfuel.com), the cold weather beginning to settle in for the season carries with it some good news regarding the price of home heating oil. This time last year I paid $3.80 per gallon for a delivery but just this week that price has decreased more than 25% to $2.74 per gallon. Granted you have to be home with cash in hand at the time of scheduled delivery, but the savings make it all worthwhile.
Broad Channel, why would anyone want to live anywhere else?
Contact Information: Email – rtbetweenthebridges@gmail.com or call or text: 347-226-1293
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