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Click here to visit the Seen & Heard Archives
December 2007
Joint Village Board / Waterfront Commission Meeting...
A joint meeting of the Bellport Village Board and the
Bellport Waterfront Commission was held on December 15. Below are each
of the topics which were discussed.
Click
here for a copy of the Commission's report to the Village Board
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For all you Snowbirds out there,
here's the first snow of the season!
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The Bellport Garden Club's Marsh and Mistletoe Christmas House
The Bellport Garden Club’s much anticipated biennial event
was a huge success. Beautifully displayed floral
arrangements, wreaths and garlands were available for purchase and
The Barntique was also filled to the rafters with many other
wonderful and varied items. Delicious refreshments were served while
you enjoyed looking out at the spectacular water views.
Click here to see
photos provided by the Garden Club of the 2007 Marsh and Mistletoe
Christmas House
The Holiday Season Starts Off With A
Bang!
Saturday, December 1st, was sunny, cold, and very busy around town.
Many organizations, and the Village itself, scheduled their Holiday
events for this Saturday. If you weren't able to make it, have no
fear... Bellport.com was there for you. Below you'll find photographs
that will give you a feel for the events that took place.
The United Methodist Church's Christmas
Bazaar was very large and well attended. You could find all kinds of
gifts for the Holidays.
The Christ
Episcopal Church's Christmas Fair wasn't quite as large, but it was well
attended with many hand crafted gifts to choose from. They would even
hand make Holiday decorations for you while you waited!
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship's
Holiday Victorian Tea is really special. In addition to gifts for the
Holidays, they have two seatings for their Victorian Tea which features
home made goodies of all sorts. It was difficult to drag ourselves away.
Finally, there was soup tasting at the four
corners, Santa at the new gazebo, and Santa's reindeer at the Sugar Loaf
Cafe, along with hot chocolate and candy canes for the kids.
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better look!
Bellport United Methodist Church Annual Christmas Bazaar
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The Christ Episcopal Church Christmas Fair
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Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Bellport Annual Holiday Victorian Tea
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Bellport Holiday Festival and Tree Lighting
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November 2007
Bellport High School History Club Takes Part In Their Second Annual Cemetery Clean-up
On Saturday, November 18th, the Bellport High School History Club, along with Student's for Environmental Quality (SEQ), took part in their second annual Cemetery Clean-up. Working with local historian John Dietz and in coordination with Brookhaven Hamlet resident Helen Geraghty, the club targeted the Rose Family cemetery on Jared's Path Lane in Brookhaven. The cemetery holds the graves of several prominent early residents of the area, including Revolutionary War veterans. The students plotted the exact location of the graves in preparation for an updated map of the site. In addition, previously missing graves were uncovered and documented for possible future restoration. "There was a real electricity in the air as some of our BHS students located headstones that hadn't been visible for decades. It was a great reminder of how significant our local history can be", said co-advisor and BHS Social Studies teacher Dennis Pluth.
Tea & Poetry - A Reading with Charles Fishman
The Bellport is always happy to "showcase" local artists. On a recent
cold Sunday, Charles Ades Fishman read some of his favorite poetry to a group
warmed by The Bellport's wood burning stove and hot tea.
South Bay Art Association's 21st Annual Student Art Show and Opening
Reception
This year's Student Art Show was held at the Village
Community Center. As usual, the entries were wonderful and all of
the students should be proud of their work.
September 2007
Nine Bellport High
School Musicians Selected For 2007 All-County Music Festival
Nine
Bellport High School musicians were chosen to participate in the 2007
High School All-County Music Festival. The Suffolk Chapter of the New
York State Council of Administrators of Music Education (NYSCAME) and
the Suffolk Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) sponsor this event
jointly. Bellport has
representatives in the All-County Band, Mixed Chorus, Women’s Chorus and
Symphony Orchestra. This festival recognizes Suffolk’s most accomplished high school music
students in grades 11 and 12.
Former Bellport
Resident Nicole Derby, Raises Funds For ALS In Honor Of Aunt Patricia
Morgan
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Nicole Derby’s quest
to help fight ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease, began when she found out
that her aunt, Patricia Morgan, had been afflicted with the fatality.
The first sign of the disease appeared at a family gathering in December
2005, when Patricia Morgan’s speech was exaggeratedly slurred. Nicole,
who grew up in Bellport, assumed her aunt had had one too many
cocktails, and Patricia blamed a medication she had been taking for
causing the speech impairment. But even after Patricia stopped taking
the medication, her speech continued to worsen, and had become barely
comprehendible by June 2006. “I spent much of the time guessing what she
was saying,” said Nicole. “We started to rely more on email as a way to
keep in touch.” Patricia couldn’t swallow her food or pucker her lips.
Her mouth was becoming paralyzed.
Since she learned of her aunt’s illness, Nicole has made a strong effort
to raise money for ALS research and patient care, as well as general
awareness of the disease. For the past two years she has participated in
The ALS Association’s Long Island Walk to D’Feet ALS, and with her team
has raised $3500. The Walk gives Nicole and her aunt, as well as
thousands of ALS patients and their families, hope that one day a cure
for ALS will be found. Nicole and her team, “Patty Cakes,” have found
that the Walk is a fun day for family and friends to come out and
support loved ones with ALS as well as the entire ALS community. Nicole
also occasionally volunteers at The ALS Association’s Rochester support
group, which her aunt attends.
The ALS Association is a leader in the fight to cure and treat ALS
through global cutting-edge research, and empowers people with Lou
Gehrig’s disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing
them with compassionate care and support. The Greater New York Chapter
provides services to ALS patients and family members in the five
boroughs of New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, Rockland
County, and northern and central New Jersey.
The Walk to D’Feet ALS is the signature event of The ALS Association.
In 2007, over 150 Walks will be held nationwide. The Long Island Walk
to D’Feet ALS is the largest in the country and is scheduled for Sunday,
September 30th at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow. Check-in begins at
9:00am and the Walk begins at 11:00am. The event is rain or shine, and
the Walk is stroller and wheelchair accessible. For more information,
call 800-672-8857 or go to
www.als-ny.org.
August 2007
LIGALY's "On The Bay 2007"
On
Sunday, August 19th, LIGALY
held their annual "On the Bay" fundraiser
event in Bellport at the waterfront home of Mr. Carl Jacobs. Although the
skies were cloudy, the weather held and everyone had a fabulous time! This year, Carson Kressley of "Queer Eye For The Straight
Guy" was honored for his visibility and advocacy on behalf of GLBT
youth!Proceeds from the event benefited Long Island Gay and
Lesbian Youth (LIGALY), and the vital services LIGALY provides to
thousands of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) youth and
families annually. Click here to see more
photos from the event.
SBAA Summer Plein Air Sketching Sessions
During
the summer, the SBAA moves its Tuesday morning sketch groups outdoors to
various locations for plein air sketching. Recently, the group
met at Laurie Fosmire's garden in East Patchogue and took
photos of their sketching session. Click here to see more
photos from the event and for more information about the SBAA.
July 2007
South Country Lions Club Annual Golf Outing
The
South Country Lions Club hosted its 31st Annual Golf Outing on Monday,
July 30, 2007 at the Rock Hill Golf and Country Club in Manorville. With
over 100 golfers in attendance, this event is one of the organization’s
major fundraisers. Click here for more information about the
South Country Lions Club.
Bellport Day 2007
The
2007 Bellport Day Festival was held on Saturday, July 21st. The weather
was beautiful and hundreds of people attended! There was a lot to see
and do, but some of the highlights included:
Carla Marla's Ice Cream
Eating Contest, dunking Mayor Trotta in the "Dunk Tank," the
Bellport Fire Dept's Annual Craft
Fair, a Chicken BBQ at the Bellport United Methodist Church, and lots of specials from businesses in the
Village, including special antique appraisals from
Pamela Lerner and Kate
Carmel Antiques!
Click here to see more
photos from the
2007 Bellport Day Festival!
Bellport Fire Dept. Buzzard Hook and Ladder Co. 10th Annual Craft
Fair
The
Bellport Fire Dept. Buzzard Hook and Ladder Co. held their 10th annual
craft fair on Saturday, July 21st. Over 50 vendors were
on hand with a wide assortment of crafts such as jewelry, children's
toys, giftware, hand-painted birdhouses, furniture, crochet and knit
items, dolls, country items, etc. Click on the photo to see more
photos from the 10th Annual Craft Fair!
Carla Marla's 1st Annual Ice Cream Eating Contest at Bellport Day 2007
Carla
Marla’s Ice Cream Parlor sponsored their 1st Annual Ice Cream Eating Contest at
Bellport Day 2007. Contestants were given an extra, EXTRA large sundae
to eat and the first to finish won! No spoons allowed! The winners were
given "golden scooper" trophies, and gift certificates were given to all
participants. Click on the photo to the left to see more photos from
the contest!
The SBAA Participates In
Bellport Day 2007
As
part of the Bellport Day 2007 activities, four artists from the South
Bay Art Association demonstrated printmaking, sculpture, mat cutting and
portrait sketching for the public.
Bellport Football News
We received the following email from
Jacquelyn Schwicke, a Bellport resident, regarding a new book
featuring Bellport Football:
"A new book, titled "The Dynasties: Long Island High School Football,"
has been recently published, and features a chapter on the Bellport High
School Varsity Football program and Coach Joe Cipp. The author of the
book is Chris Vacarro, a writer for Ultimate Athlete Magazine, which
focuses only on sports on Long Island. This is Vacarro's first book, and
it is an easy, enjoyable read for both fans of the program and those who
seek information about the phenomenon
of high school football! The book can be purchased online only by going
to the following
website.”
More Playground Equipment Added At The Marina
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Two new pieces of playground equipment are up at the Marina. The fire engine was restored to much better than new condition by the members of the Bellport Fire Department. The slide is fully operational and the other new pieces should be ready to go in a few days. Click on either photo above to enlarge.
2007 Clipper Classic Race
The 2007 Clipper Classic Race was held on Sunday, July 8th in Bellport. Hundreds of runners and walkers participated in this annual event! Click on the photo above to see more photos from the race.
Artists On The Lane Outdoor Art
Show, July 4th
The Annual "Artists On The Lane" Outdoor
Art Show, presented by the South Bay Art Association, was held on
Wednesday, July 4th on Bellport Lane.
This is one of the largest outdoor art shows on Long
Island and draws artists from all over the country. The show is devoted
to fine art, displayed along the sidewalks of lovely Bellport Lane, all
the way down to the Bay. Click on the photo to the left to see more
photos from the Show.
June 2007
The Boys and Girls Club Of The Bellport Area's "Beach Ball 2007" Event
The
Boys and Girls Club of the Bellport Area held their 4th Annual Beach
Ball, “Calypso Under The Stars,” on Saturday, June 23rd. Over 500 guests
attended this successful event held at the waterfront home of former
Massachusetts Governor William Weld and Leslie Marshall. More than
$200,000 was raised to support Club programs and activities! Click on
the photo to see more photos from the event!
Phil Gallo Has Passed Away
We are deeply sorry to have to tell you that Bellport Village Deputy
Mayor and Trustee, Philip Gallo, has passed away after a very short
illness.
It was only about a month ago that Phil became ill on a vacation trip to
Italy. In spite of not feeling well, Phil soldiered on and participated
in the Meet The Candidates Night that took place only two weeks ago. He
did so because he loved and cared about the Village and he wanted to do
everything possible to help his fellow residents. When asked why he was
running for re-election again, after having served on the Village Board
for ten years, Phil said, “Because I believe in giving back to the
community
Phil was one of those people who always had a kind word for everyone,
and never a bad one. He was never too busy to stop what he was doing and
give you a hand. That’s just part of why everyone loved Phil so much.
Our hearts go out to Phil’s wonderful wife of 51 years, Joyce, their 3
children, 20 grandchildren, and 3 great grandchildren.
If the measure of how you lead your life is the number of people who
stop by to say their last goodbyes, then Phil Gallo lead the kind of
life we should all aspire too. Over 1,000 people stopped by the Lucia &
Orlando Funeral Home on Sunday to say their last goodbyes.
We're going to miss you Phil.
Bellport Garden Club's Street Garden
Recognition Program
The Bellport Garden Club recently started a Street Garden Recognition
Program to honor those with gardens planned primarily for the
pleasure of neighbors and passersby.
The Garden Club received 44 applicants around Bellport, Brookhaven
Hamlet, East Patchogue and Yaphank. Everyone who participated received a
plaque.
The Club was very pleased with the turn-out for the event. The Club hopes for
even more participation next year and that this project helps to make
Bellport an even prettier place to live!
Beautiful Garden On
Station Road
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We received the following email and above
photos from
Herge Jansen, a longtime Bellport resident who now lives in Rocky
Point.
“I would like to bring to your attention the beautification of a house
and garden on Station Road, that seems to get better looking every time
I drive by. With the permission of the owner, I took the above photos.
He told me (the owner) that the Mayor once drove by and gave him a
"thumbs up.” I would think that everyone driving by would enjoy the
paintings, sculptures garden and general improvement of that stretch of
Station Road.”
Click on any photo above to view a larger
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Marina Playground Renovation Update
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The first pieces of
the new playground equipment for the Marina have arrived! While
"Looping The Dock," we noticed two new swing sets on Saturday. One
set is for older children and parents and the other for younger
children. We'll be sure to let you know as new pieces of playground
equipment arrive. Click on either photo above to enlarge.
As summer
rapidly approaches, we are all excited at the prospect of enjoying
the outdoors and all that Bellport Village has to offer. One of the
highlights for Village residents, and their surrounding neighbors,
has always been the marina at the foot of Bellport Lane. As many of
you may have noticed, the Playground in the marina is in need of an
upgrade and a group has gotten together to raise money for the
refurbishment of the playground. Donations are
still being accepted to finish the playground upgrade.
Please follow the two links below to see the plans for the new
playground area and to read about how you can help.
Click
here to see an artist's rendering of the proposed new playground.
Click
this gate for information on how you can donate to the project.
Greater Bellport, Developing
A Community Plan
On Thursday, June 29th,
a meeting was held at the Central Dems 4 Brookhaven headquarters to
discuss the community plan for developing the Greater Bellport area. The
meeting was hosted by Jane Roe-Tierney and the guest speakers were
Councilwoman Connie Kepert and the Greater Bellport Coalition’s
Co-chairpersons, Georgette Grier-Key and John Rogers.
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Brookhaven Councilwoman Connie Kepert |
Coalition
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Central Dems 4 Brookhaven President Janine Roe-Tierney |
The Greater Bellport area is defined as most of the area encompassed by
the South Country School District. The idea behind the development of
the plan is to have the community, rather than developers, determine the
future of development in the Greater Bellport area. The plan is to guide
future development towards small town living rather than the strip malls
that have been so prevalent over the past 50 years.
The members of the Greater Bellport Coalition include:
- Bellport United Methodist Church
- Bellport Youth Football
- BHEP Alliance Inc.
- Boys and Girls Club
- Central Bellport Civic Association
- Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk
- HELP Suffolk
- Long Island Housing Partnership
- New Bethel E.P.C.
- Old South Haven Presbyterian Church
- Open Door Church
- Sills Road Association
- South Country Board of Education
- South Country Conference
- South Country Land Trust
- South Country School District
- St. Joseph the Worker Church
- TISK Learning Center
- Victory Church of God
- Victory Housing Development
The goals of the Coalition are:
- Better transportation: Including Station Road improvements, better pedestrian access, and improved public transportation
- Business/Economic Development: Improved commercial mix and the addressing of Montauk Hwy and the Outlet Center
- The creation of a “Main Street” on Station Road or Montauk Hwy
- More open space, including improved safety, existing facilities, and the development of new parks
- Cultural: The completion of the Indian Museum and the development of more cultural facilities
- Environmental: Redevelop/Clean Brownfields
- Urban Design: Streetscape and storefront beautification, Montauk cleanup/landscaping
- Housing: Develop mixed use buildings
Carlton Shaw Memorial Walk
If you're a
"glass half full" kind of person, you try to find the good in some of
the bad things that happen in life. Certainly, Carlton Shaw's tragic
death was a terrible thing, but the way our community has come together
to try to help his family makes us proud of all of you.
On
Sunday, June 10th, the Bellport High School Student Council organized a
walk to raise money for Carlton Shaw's family. At first, the plan was to
involve only the students, but there were so many people and
organizations that wanted to help that the walk had to be expanded to
include anyone and everyone.
Hundreds
of walkers participated and were supported by the Hagerman Fire
Department and the South Country Ambulance Company. If you would like to
make a donation, you can send a check made out to the Carlton Shaw
Memorial Fund and send it to Bellport High School, 205 Beaver Dam Road,
Brookhaven, NY 11719, Attn: Ellen Hoffman. All of the proceeds will go
to Carlton Shaw's family.
We don't usually post this many photographs of a particular event, but
we wanted to show as many of the wonderful people as possible who
participated in the walk.
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Fire in the Marina!
We will add details as they become available, but we
wanted to share these fantastic photos, taken by Tim Edwards of Fire
News, with you as soon as possible.
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Here is the first information available from the
Bellport Fire Department...
"On Wednesday, June 6, 2007, at approximately 10:15am
the Bellport Fire Department was called to a boat fire at the Bellport
Dock. First on scene was Lieutenant Jason Crane who notified Second
Assistant Chief Dane Hartmann that there was a working boat fire.
Bellport's Fire Boat 5-1-26 responded along with Bellport's Engine 5-1-3
who stretched a 2 1/2" line and went to work. Second Assistant Chief
Dane Hartmann called for mutuals with one engine from Hagerman and one
Engine from Brookhaven to respond to the scene. Suffolk County PD Marine
Bureau responded with 4 boats to lend a hand. The fire was quickly
knocked down with only minor damage to nearby boats. The cause of the
fire is unknown and still under investigation."
Lives Remembered...
We received
several photographs from Bellport resident, Lauren Porter for use
in the Bellport.com Photo Gallery, however these particular photos were
very special. Tragically, two of Lauren’s dogs, Zena and Bruiser, had
their lives taken due to the recent contaminated dog food outbreak. In
their memory, we asked Lauren to write us a little about Zena and
Bruiser. Here’s what she had to say:
"In the picture of Bailey, Zena & Bruiser sitting in a row is my
daughter Meagan who is also dressed up as a puppy. That picture was
taken prior to Meagan having any siblings and she was just trying to fit
in with her companions.
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the picture of the dogs carrying the stick Bailey (female also
daughter of Bruiser & Zena) is on the left, Bruiser (male) middle
and Zena (female) on the right. Their favorite place to go to is the
end of S. Howells Pt. Rd. in the pickup truck with a stick. They
absolutely loved everything about the beach including rolling in the
sand, fetching the stick and just sun bathing. Bruiser & Bailey
were very competitive about swimming to the stick and bringing it
back to shore where Zena, who we called “land shark,” would be
waiting to steal it from them."
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The Bellport Camera Club Exhibits At
The South Country Library
The Bellport Camera
Club is exhibiting an interesting variety of photographs at the South
Country Library on Station Road. The exhibit will be on display for the
month of June in the lower level of the library. Be sure to visit the
library and check it out! Click here for more information
about the Bellport Camera Club.
May 2007
Bellport Resident Helps To Organize Fundraiser For
Schneider Children's Hospital
The Division of
Neonatal Medicine at Schneider Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park
received a generous gift following a fundraising event held at Oceanside
Autowash on Sunday, May 27th. Al Pennachia, of Hicksville, and Al
Carrabis, a Bellport resident, organized the event, which raised more
than $10,000. Pictured above (left to right): Al Pennachia of
Hicksville; Dennis Davidson, chief, Division of Neonatal Medicine at
Schneider Children's Hospital; and Al Carrabis of Bellport. Click the
photo to enlarge.
The Division of
Neonatal Medicine at Schneider Children’s Hospital provides one of the
largest and most advanced newborn intensive care services in the United
States. With two regional neonatal centers located minutes from each
other, as well as nine affiliated hospitals in Staten Island, Queens and
Long Island, the division has the responsibility of caring for almost
27,000 newborns a year – 10 percent of all infants born annually in New
York State.
Want To Get Rid Of Those Annoying Ad Flyers?
We
just received a note from Village Resident, Elaine Hendrie suggesting
that if you don't want those pesky and annoying ad flyers dropped in
front of your house, you can call Newsday/ Distributors Systems of
America at 631-843-3973 and tell them that you don't want the flyers
delivered to your home. Flyers piling up in front of your house are a
sure fire sign that no one is home!
Memorial Day Parade
The
Annual Memorial Day Parade through downtown Bellport was held on Monday,
May 28th. Click on the photo to the left to see more photos from the
parade!
Bellport Garden Club
Plant Sale
Garden Club Members
held a plant sale on May 28th at the Annual Memorial Day Parade in
downtown Bellport. This sale offered a great chance to get a jump start
on spring planting and support the Garden Club
at the same time! Click on the photo to the left to see more photos
from the event!
SBAA 50th Annual Member Exhibit
The
South Bay Art Association held its 50th Annual Member Exhibit May 26th -
May 28th at the Bellport Community Center. Click on the photo to the
left to see more award winning art work from the exhibit.
New Around Town...
At times, I think of myself as Bob Lyons with a camera when I'm
walking around town. In the last week I've seen some major changes in
Bellport Village that you might not be aware of.
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April 2007
Brookhaven Elementary School Cares About The Community
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The families and students of Brookhaven Elementary School have been busy creating caring baskets and participating in "Locks of Love" as a way to implement the district’s character education program, CHARACTER COUNTS.
And You Thought YOUR Day Was Bad...
This
photo was taken by resident Elaine Hendrie, of a CVS truck that seems to
have taken a wrong turn down Bellport Lane. It could have been worse; he
could have continued on into the Bay....
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March 2007
The Easter Bunny Visited
Carla Marla's Ice Cream Parlor!
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On
Saturday, March 31st, Carla Marla's Ice Cream Parlor had a visit from the
Easter Bunny! Carla Marla's provided FREE photos with the Easter
Bunny for anyone who stopped by the shop. Even our fearless
Bellport.com photographer couldn't resist having his picture taken!
And of course everyone used this as a great opportunity to enjoy
some of Carla Marla's tasty treats!
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version.
Click here for more
information about Carla Marla's Ice Cream Parlor.
Nathaniel Petrocine
Invited to Compete at Snowboard National Championships
Nathaniel
Petrocine, son of Tom and Linda Petrocine of South Kent, CT and grandson
of Mrs. Elizabeth Petrocine of Bellport, has won a spot in the United
States of America Snowboarding Association (USASA) Junior Men’s
Boardercross National Championship, to be held in Lake Tahoe the first
week of April, 2007. Boardercross is a series of races with four
competitors at a time on a winding course with jumps. For the 2007
season Nathaniel ranked 27th nationally in his age group, boys 16 and
17. He competed for his school, Holderness School in Plymouth, New
Hampshire, where he is a sophomore Honors student. He is currently
training in Winter Park, Colorado prior to leaving for Lake Tahoe.
Bellport High School Students
Receive Awards For Their Work At The Parrish Museum Exhibition
Competition
Two
Bellport High School Students received Honorable Mention awards for
their work displayed in the Parrish Museum's High School Art Exhibition
Competition. The award winning students were Justine Quinones for a
Computer Graphic Self Portrait, and Yasamin Mukhtarzada for a Watercolor
Painting. In total, twenty-three Bellport High School students displayed
their work at the Exhibition and Competition. The Parrish Museum
exhibition was open to all high schools in the townships of Brookhaven,
Southampton, Southold, and East Hampton and was on view from March 11th
through March 25th. Participating seniors competed for $200 cash prizes
in six categories: Painting, Sculpture, Computer Graphics,
Drawing/Printmaking and Mixed Media. Parrish Museum is located at 25
Job's Lane, Southampton, NY 11968.
Pictured above are several of the students who had work entered into the
show and attended the opening. They are (from left to right): Carynne
Litcher, Kerin Lawlor, Samantha Horn, Christine Jaeger, Lauren Grucci,
Amanda Cervone, David Farinella, Emily Hagerman, and Justine Quinones
(Honorable Mention, Computer Graphics).
Click on the photo above to view a larger
version.
February 2007
Town Of Brookhaven Industrial
Development Agency Public Hearing Regarding the Caithness Power Plant,
February 26, 2007
On February 26th, a
public hearing was held in the Brookhaven Town Offices regarding
financial aspects of the Caithness Power Plant. As most of you were not
able to attend the meeting, Bellport.com attended for you. Below is a
recording of the entire meeting and we've also split out comments made
by Dr. Susan Agruso, South Country Schools Superintendent, and School
Board Members James Vaughan and Gregory Miglino.
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Aerial view of the site | Schedule of payments |
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The
Entire Public Hearing
Superintendent
Agruso's Comments
School
Board Member James Vaughan's Comments
School
Board Member Gregory Miglino's Comments
Aerial Views Of Iceboating
in Brookhaven Hamlet
Rich
Giannotti is well known around town for his little yellow airplane. We
took a flight with Rich on Saturday to see how the iceboating was coming
off the end of Motts Lane in Brookhaven Hamlet. As you can see, it's
coming along nicely. At least a few of us are enjoying the cold weather!
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Toby Walker Video And Photos On Bellport.com...
Back in January, we told you about a wonderful concert
our friend, Toby Walker, was about to give at the Boulton Center in
Bayshore. As we expected, nearly 300 people attended and the show was
sold out. We're sure that some of you were disappointed because you
weren't able to get tickets.
At that time, we also posted a recording of Toby
playing Nobody's Fault But Mine which was made on New Year's Eve at our
home.
Well, we can't make up for your not being able to
attend the Concert, but we have just posted photos from the Concert and
a Video of Toby playing the final version of Nobody's Fault But Mine.
This is the actual recording that will appear on Toby's next CD which
will be out in a few months.
Sit back, turn up your speakers, and enjoy!
January 2007
Bob Wallen Performs At
Painters'
If you've been wanting
to take in some live music, but didn't know where to go, Painters'
Restaurant is THE place. Every Thursday evening, starting February 1st,
Painters' is featuring live Blues and Jazz entertainment from
7:00pm-11:00pm with no cover charge!
On February 1st, the
featured performer was Bob Wallen who many of you know from his
many "gigs" in and around Bellport. Bob's music is a mix of both Blues
and Jazz and is always sure to please. Bob will be performing again at
Painters' on February 8th so come on down and enjoy some great music.
Numerous South Country
Students Selected For SCMEA All-County Music Festival
The
Suffolk County Music Educators’ Association (SCMEA) selected 52
musicians in the South Country School district to be members of the 2007
All-County Music Festival. Bellport has representatives in all
three performing organizations, including the All-County Band, Chorus,
and Orchestra. Three rehearsals, totaling 14 hours, will culminate in
several concerts at Comsewogue High School on Saturday, March 10th and
Sunday, March 11th. Selections of All-County students were made
from NYSSMA Solo Festival evaluation sheets / scores and nominations
submitted by district music teachers. The SCMEA All-County Music
Festival recognizes Suffolk’s most accomplished music students in grades
5-10.
Playcrafters Performs A Dramatic
Reading At Christ Episcopal Church
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On
Sunday, January 28th, Playcrafters Theatre Group performed a
dramatic reading of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" at Christ Episcopal
Church Hall in Bellport. The performance was free to members of
Playcrafters and guests paid $7. A variety of desserts and coffee were
served. Approximately 70 people were in attendance and laughter was in
abundance. Some Bellport residents participating were Peter Morrison,
Jane and Bill Love, and George Loizides (who also directed).
Click here
for more information about Playcrafters.
Ten South Country String Students Selected To The
2007 Long Island String Festival
The
Long Island String Festival Association (LISFA) announced the selection
of South Country School District String musicians to perform with the
2007 LISFA String Orchestras. The LISFA festival consists of string
orchestras at the elementary, middle school, junior high and high school
level and features the finest string musicians in Suffolk
Country. Students are selected based upon scores from performances at
the NYSSMA Spring Solo and Ensemble Festival, held last June, and upon
recommendations submitted by the South Country string faculty.
Members of the Junior
High and High School Division will rehearse at Ward Melville High School
on Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd. The festival will
culminate with a public concert presented on Sunday, February 4th at
1:00pm. in the Ward Melville High School auditorium.
The elementary and middle school participants will attend rehearsals at
Northport High School on Friday, January 19th and Saturday, January
20th. Their festival will be presented on Sunday, January 21st at
1:00pm. in the Northport High School auditorium.
In
all, three students were chosen from Bellport High School, five from the
Middle School and two from Frank P. Long. Congratulations to each of
these fine musicians for representing themselves and their school
district at such a prestigious event! South Country LISFA members are:
| Elementary Division (Grade 5): | |
| Olivia Gassner | Violin |
| Madeline Mojallali | Cello |
| Middle School Division (Grades 6-7): | |
| Timothy Carney | Viola |
| Elizabeth O’Connor | Violin |
| Andrea Leelike | Violin |
| Sam Polins | Viola |
| Junior High Division (Grades 8-9): | |
| Jessica Polins | Viola |
| Paulina Salcedo-Watson | Viola |
| Matthew Zampariello | Violin |
| High School Division (Grades 10-12): | |
| Jonathon Lee | Violin |