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Crime and Punishment In Islip Town , as throughout the nation , the increase in crime has become a scary subject. Now the FBI comes along with figures to increase that fear. Serious crime in the United St ates rose 17 per cent in 1974 , the largest increase in 14 years , according to Attorney General Edward H. Levi. Commeting on the dismal results , Attorney General Levi said: \Unfortunately these results were predictable. In many areas of our country only a small percentage of those arrested for a felony are con- victed for tha t offense. In addition , it is estimated that about one-third of the violent crimes committed go unreported. \We must understand that an ef- fective criminal justice system has to emphasize deterrence. There are many causes of crime , but among them is the failure of our system to move quickly and effectively to detect and punish o ffenders . All segments of the criminal justice system need help and support if we are to do better , and all segments must recognize the serious responsibility to do better. \ Somehow , a refrain from our childh ood comes back: \Just punish- men t , certain and sure , From crime will keep our country pure. \ At least , it would help ! National Library Week Islip Town has many fine libraries which day after day render an in- valuable community service. To emphasize their service , National Library Week will be observed nationwide the week of April 13-19. The theme of the observance this year is \Information Power \ and of all the powers that are being promoted these days , it' s one we can heartily endorse. For , as our society grows more complex and the problems we all have to deal with become more and more complicated , the power we can put to best advantage is \information. \ American libraries have been taking inventive and significant steps in the past decade to make the in- formation they house more ac- cessible. Libraries around the country are involved in helping adults con- tinue their education , they are providing special interest and age groups with services that range from toy-lending to film-making classes. According to the American Library Association , about 21 million Americans are functionally illiterate, which means that millions are unable to read and understand want ads , job applications , forms for social security, even written driver ' s license tests. This is a challenge libraries are attempting to tackle with book- mobiles , reading classes and personal help. While our country boasts 64 , 000 school libraries , some 45 % of all schools have no library facilities. And research has shown the presence and use of a library in the elementary years has a tremendous influence on the reading skills of high school students. All the libraries in this community deserve not only your attention but your support. Free access to information through our libraries is one of America ' s great traditions. Let' s not take it for granted during National Library Week , or any other week of the year. Our Condolences The BULLETIN area was saddened by the recent passing of a member of one of Bay Shore ' s most prominent families. Katherine Immen (nee Melton) died after a prolonged illness. She leaves three daughters : Gina , Chrissi and J udy . Kay was the daughter of the late Andrew J. Melton Sr. and Alice Melton. Andy Sr., aside from his in- volvement in a myriad of activities , was at one time a Democratic County Committeeman and Bay Shore Postmaster , the latter a position he held for 16 years . Kay was one of ten children , all of whom are well known throughout Islip town. They are her brothers : Msgr. Edward Melton , Andrew Jr., James P., State Highway Commissioner , Father Joh n Melton and Thomas; her sisters , Florence (Flo) Baker , Elizabeth (Busy) Otway, Mary Hastings and Virginia (Lolly) Becker. For half a century, the Melton family has played an important part in the progress of our community . We offer our condolences to the family. Clipped Remarks BRIDGEPORT , ILL., LEADER: \State and national leaders would do well to inform their constituents of wha t we might expect. This in- formation is available through study, research , concentration and thoughtful reflections. E fforts to replace items with available sub- stitutes will ease the crisis. It is time to use all our creative knowledge and research capacity to fulfill the needs of a prosperous country , instea d of spending so much time and money in getting elected. \ Historic Long Island by Carl A. Sta race S OIP \ Mid-18th Century Roads Earl y in the 1830s a number of Suffolk County men were sworn and their depositions taken by W.P. Buffett , Master in Chan- cery , in connection with eject- ment actions in Supreme Court b y Sarah Nicoll , \ guardian of the persons & estate of William Nicoll and Louisa Nicoll , Infants &c. \ The attorneys mentioned are Dave Low Jr. and Charles A. Floyd , for the plaintiffs , and Solah B. Strong for the defen- dants. The testimony had to do with old roads in Brookhaven and Islip towns , which either dissected or served as boundaries for the Nicoll property. Many of the ancient roads are described , along with comments by these men whose memories went back many years before the Revolution. We are indebted to Standish F. Medina for copies of this testimony. The defendants included James Smith , Stephen Jayne , Philip Longbotham , David Overton and Hiram Overton , Elijah Terry, Daniel G. Gillett , Daniel Terry Sr., William Gould , Daniel Terry Jr., Richard Woodhull and E phraim Smith , Mr. Buffett examined Richard Udall , John Albin and Jacob Willets on January 28 , 1834. The next day he examined Lemuel Rose , Joshua Smith , William Wheeler and George Wheeler . On the 30th he examined Morris Jayne , Daniel Smith , Nathaniel Smith and Jedediah Williamson. For the purposes of this article we will give only the testimony of Richard Udall who being sworn , said he was 81 years old November 10 , 1833. He is a physician , was born and lives in Islip about a mile east of Babylon on the South Road. His ancestors were Quakers and they, with other Quakers , made the South Road passable from Champlain ' s Neck to Bethpage to attend Meetings. The South Road was made passabl e over the river , east side of Champlain ' s Neck , seventy two or three years before (about 1760). Dr. Udall' s father sent his teams to assist in making it. He recollected that Colonel Richard Floyd , who married Judge David Jones ' s daughter , passed his house shortly after that time in carriages.Before that , people traveling to the eastward did not pass the brook east of Cham- plain ' s with carriages. \Previously to that time , \ the doctor explained , \the Nicoll family made a road on the east side of the brook , across the plains to the Old Country road , som e way to the east of Conkling ' s (Inn ) now Seaman ' s. \ The docto r remembered as a boy frequently traveling with his father \ up to Carll' s and to Comae - and to Huntington. When they came to the road running from Conkling ' s eastward by Comae Point it was called the Old Country Road or King ' s high- way. \ The Old Country Road , \ he said , \is about six miles north\ of his house , \ and about three miles (Continued on Page 27) i% 1*1 ID rrwMKi r^SF^) ffr ISLIP TO WN [ MEM ^ f^^ /^T^l 1 ¦? BULLETIN \^/ IfllTO-tlMMI f By John C. Cochrane Assemblyman , 6th District CITIZEN OPINION DOES COUNT Public interest and awareness of the legislative process does make a difference. During the months since the Governor ' s budget message , many con- stituents have written to protest his planned eliminations and reductions of several state- funded programs. As a result of the interest and awareness ex- pressed by constituents , the Legislature in the budget for fiscal year 1975-76 restored the following programs which are of direct benefit to Suffolk residents : (1) The Youth Op- portunity Program , which affects 25 students at Suffolk State School; (2) The Senior Citizens Green Thumb Project; (3) The nurses ' training school , con- ducted at Central Islip, Pilgrim State and Kings Park Psychiatric Centers , will be continued to allow ail present students and those entering in September to graduate; (4) The Ocean Science Laboratory at Montauk was restored to full operation and 135 jobs were saved; (5) The Youth Conservation Corps; (6) Local Veterans ' Service Agen- cies. On a local level , protests from area citizens and groups have resulted in the withdrawal by the Town of Islip of its ap- plication for state and federal funds to construc t a park and recreation area on the Thorne and Isbrandtsen Estates , south of Montauk Highway in Bay Shore . All of this dramatically illustrates that a dialogue with public officials can affect change. It ' s a perfect example of how two- way communication , between public officials and constituents , can work for the public good. With all the talk about the in- sensitivity of government and how government has drifted away from the people , it gives me a great deal of pride to be able to report that your op inion does coun t when you make yourself known on the issues. VACATIONLANDS It won 'tbe long before the children will be out of school and you 'll be planning this years vacation. The State Department of Commerce has just published 1975 edition of \Vacationlands New York State \ , a 96-page c olor booklet of summer vacation opportunities throughout the Empire State. II has information on a total of 309 vacation communities and 629 tourist attractions in the State and contains more than 185 color photographs that dep ict typical holiday highlights. For those planning to stay close to home , there is a special six-page section on Long Island which contains information on a number of nearby vacation communities and tourist attractions. A free copy of \Vacationlands New York State \ can be obtained by sending a postcard or a note with your name and address to my office , c / o Assembly Chamber , State Capitol , Albany, New York 12224. INFORMATIO N REGARDING LEGISLATION There is a citizens toll free \Hotline \ to Albany. You can find the current status of any bill , provided you know the bill number , by calling 800-342-9860. Copies of bills and voting records can be obtained by writing to my office. Correspondence can be ad- dressed to my Albany office (see above) or to my local office at 1510 5th Ave., Bay Shore , N.Y. 11706 or you can call 516-666 -0991. REPOR T FR OM THE A SSEMBL Y
