January 27, 2012 by Oyster Bay Guardian

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(From left) Daniele and Corey Messina toast the opening of the Red Tomato, their new artisanal pizzeria in East Norwich.

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Bayman Blake Meyer is close to pinning his opponent during Oyster Bay’s victory over Mineola.

Messinas add pizza to their growing empire By David J. Criblez

CHAMPIONS! Baymen wrestle with success By David J. Criblez dcriblez@oysterbayguardian.com

The Oyster Bay High School Varsity Wrestling Team saw all their hard work pay off when they captured their 8th Nassau County League 4B Championship on Friday, January 20th after defeating Mineola 52-19 completing their undefeated season. Earlier in the week they also defeated their rival Locust Valley 36-33. “This a grueling sport and it takes a tremendous amount of effort, commitment and discipline from everybody on the team,” said Coach Jay Davis who trains the Baymen along with Assistant Coach Doug Axman. “This sport requires more of an athlete than any sport there is. You get out of it what you put into it. You have to be in tremendous condition. We start our practices off with a 30-minute run before we even hit the wresting room. Then we work on drilling technique, live wrestling — it’s hard work. We preach commitment. Nobody misses practice. It’s not something we have to harp on, it’s just understood.” This year’s team features eight seasoned seniors, Ryan Arnel, Jon Escobar, Cody Exum, Elton Gonzalez, Jack Leguelaff, Blake Meyer, Rob Morgan and Dylan Rankin, who drove the team to suc-

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If there’s an unmet need in East Norwich the Messina family will probably figure out a way to fill the void before you know it. They have just added another enterprise - Red Tomato artisana pizza - to an already thriving group of stores in the shopping strip on Northern Blvd. The mouth-watering aroma of artisanal wood-fired ovens will mingle with the sweet smell of their La Bonne Boulangerie bakery and their Messina Market gourmet shop. The family also operates the

nearby Girlfriends clothing store plus Dortoni Bakery in Levittown, Messina Market Express in Manhasset and La Bonne Boulangerie in Port Jefferson. Two years in the making, Red Tomato was put together by a family partnership including Corey Messina of Dix Hills and his brother Daniele Messina of Oyster Bay Cove along with their father Raffaele Messina and family friend Chuck Berg. “All four partners happen to be pizza fanatics. We’ve gone everywhere from Brooklyn to Queens to Italy to Manhattan trying to figure out which pizza we like best,” (Continued on page 9)

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Coach Jay Davis works with Assistant Coach Doug Axman. cess. “Most of these guys have been with me for four years,” said Coach Davis. “Their focus and experience has resulted in the best season we’ve had so far.” With a record of 12 wins and 2 non-league losses, the team won the Hank Paris Invitational Tournament at Carle

Place High School, which was a major highlight along with the victory over Locust Valley. According to Coach Davis the attributes of a quality wrestler is a combination of “being in shape, strength plays a major role and technique. Plus in this sport you have to (Continued on page 9)

Off-road vehicle The driver of a Mercury Mountaineer heading south on West Shore Road in Mill Neck gave his two passengers an unexpected detour after losing control while going around a bend at approximately 3:30 PM on Monday, January 23rd. The car whipped one way, then whipped the other way and hit an oncoming car’s side mirror, ripping it off, before spinning out before smashing through a clump of bushes and getting stuck in the muck near a pond on the side of the road. Old Brookville Police and Bayville Fire Company #1 arrived on the scene. No one was seriously hurt, but two people from the Mercury Mountaineer were taken to Glen Cove Hospital to be examined.

Sanctuary supporters taste Spring in January By David J. Criblez dcriblez@oysterbayguardian.com

Photos by Pat Strassberg

Photo above, Sue & Peter MacKinnon. At right, TRS President Edward F. von Briesen, left, Teacher/ Naturalist Carol Anne Pugliese and Executive Director Ted Scherff with an American Kestrel.

Outside, snow was falling and the streets were icy on Saturday, January 21st, but inside the Main Greenhouse at Planting Fields Arboretum in Oyster Bay it felt as though the season had changed at the Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center’s 6th annual “A Taste of Spring” winter cocktail party. The successful event drew more than 70 attendees. Supporters of the Sanctuary gathered to share good cheer and discuss the future of the organization. New Board president Edward F. von Briesen was on hand as well as TRS Executive Director Ted Scherff. “My biggest hope is to get our aviaries updated. I want to move that project forward,” said von Briesen. “We are applying for a (Continued on page 9)

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Guerras of Bayville take on German exchange student By David J. Criblez dcriblez@oysterbayguardian.com

Michael Fischer, 13, of Bayville was the winner of the 13 year-old boys division.

Lauren Sabatino, 14, of Bayville captured first place for the 14 year-old girls division.

K of C Free Throw Championship held at St. Gertrude’s Gym By David J. Criblez dcriblez@oysterbayguardian.com

Despite the snowstorm on Saturday morning, January 21st fifteen contestants came to St. Gertrude’s Parish Center Gym to test out their basketball skills at the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship hosted by the Fr. Thomas Connelly Council #5314. The first round is the council round where boys & girls ages 10-14 each get 15 foul shots. Those who make the most baskets in each age group, for both boys & girls, then move on to the district round where the get 25 shots. Those winners then head to the regional round, which is Nassau County-wide. Winners of the regional round go to the All-Long Island round and the winners of that level go to the New York State championships typically held at West Point. Michael Fischer, 13, of Bayville was the winner of the 13 year-old boys division sinking 10 out of 15 shots. He plays point guard for the St. Gertrude’s Blue Wave and avidly roots for the New York Knicks. The most successful Bay-

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Sean (left) and Kaitlyn (right) Maleady of Glen Cove, pictured with their dad (center), captured the top spots for the 12 year-old boys and 10 year-old girls divisions. ville kid in recent years was Lauren Sabatino who made it to the County regional round two years ago. Currently, she plays shooter guard for the Locust Valley High School Junior Varsity team. This year Sabatino banked 7 out of 15 baskets capturing first place for the 14 year-old girls division. The Maleady family of Glen Cove was riding high last Saturday as Sean Maleady shot 11 baskets out of 15 to win the 12 yearold boys division while his 10 year-old sister Kaitlyn one upped him scoring 12

baskets out of 15 winning the 10 year-old girls division. Sean plays shooting guard and small forward for St. Gertrude’s Blue Wave and Kaitlyn plays guard or point guard for Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club and St. Hyacinth’s. Other winners included: Seamus Sullivan (11 yearold boys division), Emma Ruhl (12 year-old girls division) and Dayna Morfis (13 year-old girls division). There were no contestants for 10 year-old boys division, 11 year-old girls division and 14 year-old boys division.

The Locust Valley Rotary sponsored a German exchange student to spend an entire school year in the Locust Valley Central School District while staying in the homes of three different host families. Sixteen yearold David Jacobi of Germany joined Locust Valley High School’s junior class this past fall. David began his journey with the Sedlak family of Bayville and then moved on to the Guerras of Bayville on December 1st and where he currently resides. Things have gone so well the Guerras asked the Rotary if they could extend his stay with them in order to take him on their family ski trip to Mount Snow in Vermont in February. Larry Guerra & Ev Mason have three children: Christina - 16, Pamela - 13 and Matthew - 10 and David instantly clicked with the group and fit right in. “I think he has improved our family dynamic. When David is around everybody behaves better,” said Ev, a Locust Valley Middle School teacher. “He brings us so much happiness. I’m going to have a hard time letting him go.” The youngest child, Matthew was excited by David’s arrival as it allowed him to experience was it was like to have an older brother. At home in Germany, it is David who is the youngest in his family. His older siblings, a 22 year-old brother and 25 year-old sister, are grown and out of the house. The bonding between the boys began over video games and nok hockey. “He tries to wrestle me,” said David who is significantly bigger than Matthew who

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(Front row from left) Larry and Christina Guerra with David Jacobi & Ev Mason. (Back row from left) Pamela and Matthew Guerra. admitted, “Sometimes he hangs me upside down!” The holiday season was fun as David took part in the Guerras’ family traditions. “It was like a baptism by fire,” said Ev. “Because David came December 1st he was thrown into our family holiday celebrations. He got to see everybody at their best and worst.” David said, “I missed my family but I had many distractions from being homesick.” Matt said it was his favorite Christmas because David was with him. When asked to describe the social differences between Long Island and Germany, David stated, “People here are more open. They are rather friendly. When you are nice, it comes back to you.” Another difference is that he noticed everybody uses their cars to go everywhere. “Here people take the car everywhere at home we bike or walk. We also use subways and buses,” said David, who has spoken fluent English since the 6th

grade. “But the family life is very similar.” David speaks to parents every other week via Skype. “They miss me but they are having fun traveling,” he said. Back home David likes fencing & crewing but here he plays soccer at school and basketball at the Grenville Baker Boys & Girls Club. He also works at the Spectrum newspaper at LVHS. As far as American cuisine, David enjoys ham, ribs and bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches. However, he misses German chocolate. He even got to celebrate his birthday at Benihana. While David listens to techno and hip-hop Christina prefers alternative rock but they find common ground. “We both like the Red Hot Chili Peppers. That’s the compromise,” said Christina. David will be staying with the Ryan family of Locust Valley in March until the end of June. Ev promised, “We will make sure to steal him back for a few days.”

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Cub Scouts hold Pinewood Derby at St. Gertrude’s Parish Center By David J. Criblez dcriblez@oysterbayguardian.com

The Bayville Cub Scout Pack 176 continued a long time tradition of holding their annual Pinewood Derby at St. Gertrude’s Parish Center on Friday, January 20th. Here Tigers, Wolfs and Webelo 1’s raced their homemade cars in heated battles. “The kids get a blank block of wood and they carve it, design it, paint it and attach the wheels. There are certain regulations with height, width and weight,” said Charles Corso, Den Leader of Cub Scout Pack 176, who organized the event with the help of

Debbie Dooley and Pam Martocci. The races ran in heats of three on a 29-foot aluminum three-lane track with an electronic timer that tracks speed down to the millisecond. The boys have to adhere to a list of rules including the strict measure that each car must not weigh over 5 ounces. “These races are all about gravity. Once you release the car the incline gives the vehicle the speed it needs to come flying down to the finish line,” said Corso. “There’s no motors on the cars at all. It’s just pure wind, weight and wheels.” The racing is all about converting kinetic energy

into momentum. “You want to have aerodynamics so it cuts the wind and as little friction on the wheels as possible so it doesn’t hold the car back,” said Corso. “There can be real tight races within hundredths of a second.” Stephen Martocci, 9, of Bayville built his car with a 50-caliber bullet down the center so it will shoot down fast. “I wanted to do something to honor our veterans,” said Stephen, who placed third last year. “I don’t care if I win or lose, I just like having fun.” Frank Marone, 9, of Bayville is a fan of “The Dukes of Hazzard” therefore he built his car into a General

Lee golf cart to evoke the real one he has in real life. Rocco Giordano, 10, of Bayville turned his car into a troop transporter complete with his father’s army men from the 1960s. He took first place in race & design two years ago. His 7 year-old brother Nicholas made a crayon shaped car to make it “aerodynamic.” Members of the American Legion – Robert H. Spittel Post 1285 judged the cars for best design and most creative. Winners of the Bayville Pinewood Derby move on to the District Pinewood Derby featuring Cub Scouts from all over Nassau County to be held at the Source Mall in March.

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The Bayville Cub Scouts Pack #176 raced their homemade cars at the annual Pinewood Derby on Friday, January 20th at St. Gertrude’s Parish Center.

‘The Color Purple’ comes to Tilles Center January 29th

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Michael Kuchwara of the Associated Press described “The Color Purple” as “a roof-raising story of triumph” and Richard Corliss of Time Magazine said, “[it is] a soaring, epic tale. It made a joyful noise in my heart.” Elysa Gard-

ner from USA Today raved, “Pure heart! It celebrates the inspiring relationships of faith and love, A Broadway hit!” “The Color Purple” is directed by Gary Griffin and features a libretto by Pulitzer Prize-winner

Marsha Norman, music and lyrics by Grammy Award-winning composers/lyricists Brenda Russell, Allee Willis and Stephen Bray, and choreography by Donald Byrd. Rounding out the creative team are Tony Award®-winner John Lee Beatty (sets), Paul Tazewell (costumes), Tony Award-winner Brian MacDevitt (lighting), Craig Cassidy (sound design), Steven M. Bishop (Orchestrations/Arrangements) and Jasper Grant (Music Director). Tickets to see “The Color Purple,” Sunday, January 29th at 7 PM at Tilles Center for the Performing Arts are $77, $62 and $47. All ticket prices include a $2 per ticket facility fee. Tickets are available online at tillescenter.org or Ticketmaster.com, in person at Tilles Center’s box office or by telephone at 516.299.3100 or 1.800.745.3000. The box office is open MondaySaturday from 1-6 PM. There is a service fee for all tickets purchased For more info., call 516.299.3100 or visit www.tillescenter.org. 531131

LIU Post’s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville presents the musical, “The Color Purple,” on Sunday, January 29th at 7 PM for one performance only. Tickets are $77, $62 and $47. The radio partner for this performance is 90.7 WFUV. This production of “The Color Purple,” produced by Phoenix Entertainment - Joyful Noisemakers LLC, helmed by Stephen Kane and Michael McFadden, is the next phase in the life of the groundbreaking Broadway hit musical produced by Scott Sanders. The original Broadway musical opened on December 1st, 2005 and was nominated for 11 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. “The Color Purple” ran for over two years on Broadway followed by a threeyear First National Tour. “The Color Purple” is based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the film by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring story of a woman named Celie, who finds

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EDITORIAL Leading Long Island into the future

THOMAS J. HEMPTON

he 2012 Long Island Innovation Index is chock full of useful information. The index, created by the Rauch Foundation, is an annual report that takes stock of how things are on the Island and makes recommendations for the future. And this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s data confirm what we already know: 83 percent of people who responded to an LIII poll say they are happy with their lives. But 48 percent of the respondents said they think things on Long Island are going in the wrong direction. In other words, life here is good, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not great. The main point the new index makes is that the Island is brimming with potential. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the path to becoming a powerhouse in innovation and design. Federal research-and-development funding here far exceeds the national average. Biomedical and health-services jobs have grown more than almost every other field. Despite all that potential, however, Long Island has its share of serious problems. There are things that need to change in order for the region to continue to grow and prosper. We hope these changes can be made, because if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not, Long Island may not remain the place we love for very long.

Education For most children on the Island, education is excellent, but for some it leaves much to be desired. About 90 percent of the students in schools in lower-income areas are black or Hispanic, and these schools donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t prepare their students for college nearly as well as schools in higher-income areas. This de facto segregation helps no one. Long Island needs a diverse base of well-educated people to fill the technical â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and high-paying â&#x20AC;&#x201D; jobs we want to bring to the area. One way to ameliorate the problem, the index suggests, is with magnet schools, which are open to anyone, regardless of what school district they live in, and focus on specialized curriculums such as science, math or the arts. A magnet school that focused on science and engineering would give Nassau County students more opportunities to expand their education in the direction they want. It would also help prepare them for high-tech jobs.

Infrastructure redevelopment Long Island experienced a housing boom in the late 1940s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;50s, spurred mainly by GIs returning from overseas and buying homes. People left the densely populated boroughs of the city for the quieter and more spacious neighborhoods of Valley Stream, Lynbrook and Rockville Centre, among others. And suburban Long Island has been growing ever since, though its original infrastructure hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kept pace.

Many of our major roads were built decades ago, when far fewer cars used them. The parkways can no longer handle the ever-increasing traffic in which we all spend more time idling. As the index points out, our highways need to be expanded. The Long Island Rail Road is the largest commuter railway in the nation, crowded by more than 340,000 riders on an average weekday. But the network of tracks has changed little since they were first laid down. Metro-North and New Jersey Transit have invested in new tracks over the years, which has increased capacity and decreased commutersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; travel times â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and their ridership has increased dramatically over the past decade, while the LIRRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has dropped by 4 percent. The completion of the East Side Access Project, which will ease the commuting lives of Long Islanders who work on Manhattanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s East Side, clearly canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come soon enough.

Housing One way to reduce traffic on roads and crowding on LIRR cars is to redevelop our village and hamlet downtowns into hubs where people live, work and play. Last year, the Index surveyed and documented 8,300 acres of un-derutilized space in downtowns and around LIRR stations â&#x20AC;&#x201D; an area equivalent to everything south of 50th Street in Manhattan. If just half of that space were redeveloped with rental housing, the survey concluded, it could be home to more than 200,000 residents. That housing could include not just more-affordable apartments for young working people, whom we are desperate to keep on Long Island, but aging baby boomers who want to move out of their empty nests but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to leave the communities that have become their homes. In the decades since the housing boom, homes have grown larger, but households have gotten smaller. All that space is being wasted. If young people who canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t find affordable housing keep leaving, who will be around to take the place of all those leaving the work force over the coming decades? We agree with the indexâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conclusion that we need to redevelop our downtowns â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and rethink our ideas about housing â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to keep people here. Long Island has incredible potential. It can attract talented people who have innovative ideas, and, in turn, businesses and venture capital that can market those ideas throughout our communities and around the world. The Island a great place to live, work and raise a family, and we have the opportunity, the ability â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and the necessity â&#x20AC;&#x201D; to make it even better. We simply canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let this opportunity pass us by.

Oyster Bay to hold inaugural Chocolate Fair The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Inaugural Chocolate Fair will be held on February 11th, the Saturday before Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. The day will feature chocolate tastings, chocolate events, chocolate instructions, chocolate art, chocolate books and overall chocolate fun. Working alongside the Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, the event is appropriately chaired by Lee Perrotta, the Chocolate Lady. Heralded as a Chocolate Champion, Perrotta appears regularly on television and has been featured in Newsday, The New York Times and a host of other media outlets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Chocolate Fair will be nothing short of fabulous!â&#x20AC;? said Perrotta. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are already working with

several businesses and restaurants and the schedule keeps growing.â&#x20AC;? For a current list of events and for all those interested in chocolate, visit: www.chocolateladyboutique.com and the Chamber of Commerce www.visitoysterbay.com for updates on the Chocolate Fair. The Chocolate Fair is also part of a weekend of activities called: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fair in Oyster Bay â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Celebrating Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First Valentine and all things love.â&#x20AC;? The celebration includes contests, dancing, special promotions and Family Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. Oyster Bayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Raynham Hall, home of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s First documented Valentine, has their annual fundraiser on Friday, February 10th at the Creek Club. Established October

2008 in Oyster Bay by Lee Perrotta, the Chocolate Lady makes fine handmade, artisanal Europeanstyle chocolates for gifts and everyday enjoyment and special events from birthdays and weddings to corporate events and fundraisers. Recognized as New York State Chocolatier of the Year, the Chocolate Ladyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culinary pedigree goes back over a hundred years. The Oyster Bay-East Norwich Chamber of Commerce, advocates for the success and advancement of local businesses by establishing business connections, generating exposure through networking and advertising opportunities, and developing new resources by sharing the knowledge base of more than 150 local companies.

Thomas J. Hempton of Oyster Bay, formerly of Glen Cove, died on January 14th at the age of 61. He was a lifelong sailor and a Past Commodore of the Glen Cove Yacht Club, where he served as a board member for over 30 years. Predeceased by his father John T. Hempton, he was the son of Jeanne, brother of Susan Hempton of Glen Cove and Lynn Cassavoy (Alan) of St. Albans, Vermont, uncle of Erin and Amy and cousin to many. A Funeral Service, under the direction of DodgeThomas Funeral Home in Glen Cove, was held at St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church followed by a private interment. Donations can be sent to: St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church, 28 Highland Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542. For more information, visit: www.dodgethomas. com.

ALBERTINA DANIEL Albertina Daniel of Locust Valley died on January 10th. Daniel was the sister of Anna (Hein), Gert-Peter, Adrianus (Marion), FransAlbert (Katja), Marijkae, Lilly (Walter) and Saskia (Mek). She was also survived by several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. A Funeral Service was held at the Locust Valley Reformed Church, under the direction of Dodge-Thomas Funeral Home in Glen Cove, followed by interment at Locust Valley Cemetery. For more information, visit: www.dodgethomas. com.

was the father of Krista and Robert, brother of Dolores, uncle of Doreen Ginley (Jack) and Donna Durando (John). A Funeral Mass was held at St. Rocco RC Church in Glen Cove, under the direction of Oyster Bay Funeral Home, on January 25th followed by a private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the charity of your choice. For more information, visit: www.oysterbayfuneralhome.com.

MATTHEW E. ROGERS Matthew E. Rogers of Old Brookville died on January 21st at age 73. He was a beloved member of Brookville Country Club for many years Husband of Carol, he

HELEN MAE COSTON Helen Mae Coston of Oyster Bay died on Sunday, January 22nd at age 86. Wife of the late Julius A. Coston, she was the mother of Margo Coston, grandmother of Collota, Darnell, Kristi and Helen and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Croton, born in New Orleans, Lousiana, was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maggie Williams. She attended school in New Orleans and graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. In 1944, she came to New York City to visit her sister Zenobia Williams and decided to stay. Mrs. Croton worked in a defense plant manufacturing parts for aircraft and later worked in a factory making ladies handbags. In 1946, she met Julius A. Coston and they were married on March 16, 1944. They had two children Margo and Vaughan. In 1973 she came to live in Oyster Bay and worked as a domestic. Helen joined the Mount Olive Baptist Church under the leadership of the Rev. Gilbert Pickett. Visiting will be held at the Mount Olive Baptist Church, located at 163 South Street in Oyster Bay, on Saturday, January 28th, from 10 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon, under the direction of Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home in Oyster Bay. A Funeral Service will follow with an interment at Pine Hollow Cemetery. For more information, visit: www.fpdevinefuneralhome.com.

DENNIS SHEA Dennis Shea of Oyster Bay Cove died suddenly on January 23rd at age 73. Husband of Mary Joan, he was the father of Maureen, Michael and Kevin (Tracy), grandfather of Elissa, Aedan, Meryl and Ellery, brother of Mary Greer (William), James (Christine) and Thomas (Frankie), uncle of Robyn, Mark, Debbie (Tim), Kelly (Don) and Karen. He was also survived by many relatives and friends. Visiting will be held at Oyster Bay Funeral Home, located at 261 South Street in Oyster Bay, on today, Friday, January 27th from 3-5 & 7-9 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Dominic R.C. Chapel in Oyster Bay on Saturday, January 28th at 10 AM followed by interment Locust Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: The Dennis Shea Memorial Fund for the Children of Fukushima, 2 Laurel Cove Road, Oyster Bay Cove, NY 11771 would be appreciated. For more information,

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AMEY M. HARRISON Amey M. Harrison of Mill Neck died on January 15th at her home after a brief illness. Born in Providence, RI to the late Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Mackinney, she is survived by her husband of 56 years, Randolph; children: Randolph Jr., Alec, Lisa Lemmon and a brother, Harold Jr. She is also survived by six grandchildren, two nieces and a nephew. A Memorial Service was held at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s of Lattingtown in Locust Valley, under the direction of DodgeThomas Funeral Home in Glen Cove. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to: North Shore Wildlife Sanctuary, Inc, P.O. Box 214, Mill Neck, NY 11765. For more information, visit: www.dodgethomas. com.

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Sunday Services Holy Eucharist (Said Service) 8 am Community Breakfast (Donations) 9 am Holy Eucharist (Sung Service) 10 am The Right Reverend Lawrence Provenzano, Bishop of the Diocese of Long Island, will visit Christ Church on Sunday, January 29th. At the 10:00 am service, the bishop will confirm and receive 21 teens and adults into the Episcopal Church as part of this exciting occasion. This is the first time in 18 years a bishop will be administering the sacrament of confirmation in Oyster Bay. It will also be an oppurtunity for anyone who wishes to formally reaffirm their baptismal vows. If you desire, you are invited to make this formal re-declaration during the Bishopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s visit.

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â&#x2013; Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary & Audubon Center, located at 134 Cove Road in Oyster Bay Cove, will host an Owl Prowl from 6:30-8:30 PM. Registration Required. $7 member and $10 non-members. Call (516) 922-3200 to register. â&#x2013; New York Theatre Ballet (NYTB) will present Keith Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Alice-in-Wonderland Folliesâ&#x20AC;? at LIU Postâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tilles Center for the Performing Arts in Brookville at 2 PM. Tickets for this onehour family performance are $22 and $14. Tickets are available online at tillescenter.org, or Ticketmaster.com, in person at Tilles Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s box office or by telephone at 516.299.3100 or 1-800-745-

3000. The box office is open Monday-Saturday from 1-6 PM.

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â&#x2013; St. Dominic Elementary School (Pre-K through 8th grade), located at 35 Anstice Street in Oyster Bay, will hold an Open House â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Opening Family Mass at 10 AM and tours from 11 AM - 1 PM. Also Interactive Classroom Tours 9 AM - 11:30 AM on Monday, January 30th. For more information, call (516) 922-4233 or visit: wwwstdomsob.org. â&#x2013; All Saints Regional Catholic School, founded in 1990 serving students from nursery through eighth grade, will be hosting an open house from

11:30 AM to 1:30 PM welcoming prospective students. All Saints Regional Catholic School, located at 12 Pearsall Avenue in Glen Cove on the campus of St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Church, seeks to educate students within a family centered enriching Catholic Community. For more information, visit: www.asrcahtolic.org or call (516) 676-0762.

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â&#x2013; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ocean Science Sunday: Love in the Seaâ&#x20AC;? will be featured at Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum at 2:30 PM. Discover unusual ways sea creatures find their valentines in the ocean, from seahorses to stickleback fish. Try your own hand at helping pair up animals and create your own seahorse pillow. Ages 5-12. FREE with Paid

Admission (Members $4 Child). RSVP. For more information, call (631) 367-3418 or visit: www. cshwhalingmuseum.org.

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â&#x2013; The Oyster Bay Historical Society, located at 20 Summit Street, presents â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Constant Struggle Within: The Story of the Carll Family of Oyster Bayâ&#x20AC;? at the Koenig Center 7 PM. Author Denice EvansSheppard discusses her new family memoir as part of Black History Month. The event is free. For more information, call (516) 922-5032 or visit: www. oysterbayhistorical.org. To have your event listed: Send calendar items to dcriblez@ oysterbayguardian.com by the close of business on the Monday before publication. Items are subject to editing for length and style.

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County Executive helps create & retain 129 jobs in Greenvale Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano this week joined officials of the Nassau Industrial Development Agency (IDA) and Robert Penn, owner of Penn Toyota, for a ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of an upgraded and expanded facility for the 40-year-old family-owned dealership in Greenvale. Approximately 30 percent of Penn Toyota’s sales are derived from outside Nassau, primarily Suffolk and Queens. “My administration is working tirelessly to assist local businesses in creating and retaining private sector jobs for our residents,” said County Executive Mangano. “I am thrilled that Penn Toyota will expand their operations in Nassau, and hope they continue to serve the County for another 40 years to come.” Penn Toyota received an economic development compact from the Nassau County IDA that will permit the dealer to comply with national Toyota standards by renovating its 20,000-squarefoot building in East Hills and constructing a 15,000-square-foot addition. The renovation allows Penn Toyota to retain 59 current jobs, create 20 new full-time private sector jobs and create 50 new

(From left) Robert Penn, President, Penn Toyota; County Executive Mangano; Toni Penn, Secretary-Treasurer, Penn Toyota and Christopher Penn, General Manager, Penn Toyota. construction jobs. Together, these investments in job creation will provide $19 million in benefits to Nassau County’s economy. Joseph J. Kearney, the IDA’s Executive Director, added, “This project will allow Penn to meet current Toyota design and appearance standards and remain in business. We found a way to help

them renovate and grow their payroll, too.” The Nassau County Industrial Development Agency consists of a team of professionals whose mission is to promote the economic welfare and prosperity of Nassau County. It is a resource for businesses in Nassau County and those considering relocation. The IDA

provides assistance to business interested in relocating, expanding and financing new investments. It has provided assistance to a wide range of companies, from Arizona Iced Tea and Sleepy’s Mattress to Cold Spring Harbor Labs and Grumman Studios. For more information, visit: nassauida.org or call (516) 571-1945.

Oyster Bay to provide dog warden services to 12 villages In keeping with its commitment to fostering intermunicipal cooperation, the Town of Oyster Bay has renewed contracts with 12 villages, according to Town Councilwoman Beth Faughnan. The villages with which the Town renewed contracts are Bayville, Brookville, Centre Island, Farmingdale, Lattingtown, Laurel Hollow, Massapequa Park, Mill Neck, Muttontown, Old Brookville, Oyster Bay Cove and Roslyn Harbor. “Under these agreements, the Town’s animal wardens will respond to calls involving unleashed dogs, injured dogs and incidents where a dog has threatened or bitten a person,” Councilwoman Faughnan said. “The Town will also, upon appropriate notice, dispatch a Town animal warden to retrieve an injured cat. All contracts are effective January 1, 2012, through December 31, 2013.” The villages will pay the Town for services at a rate of $75 for each dog or cat seized and $50 per hour for any emergency service beyond regular business hours.

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Chess honors presented at Green Vale

At a Lower School Assembly on January 13th, Liam Pharr, John Eastman, Ralph Franco, Hayes Huwiler, Blaise Della Ferra, Tyler Hu and Galen Deane listen as Mrs. Linda Gardiner, Assistant Head of School, acknowledges the chess club’s accomplishments.

At a School assembly on January 13th, Green Vale School’s chess club players in grades 3 through 7 were honored for their efforts, and results, at the first installment of the Annual Inter-School Exchange Chess ‘Grand-Prix’ circuit held on December 2, 2011. Congratulations were in order for Josiah Pettway (grade 7) for winning the top honors in the individual section of the tourna-

ment; the team of Liam Pharr (grade 5), Alexandra Purdy (grade 6), John Eastman (grade 7), and Josiah Pettway for taking top honors in the problem-solving competition; and the duet team of Blaise Della Ferra (grade 5) and Hayes Huwiler (grade 5) for earning a third place prize. In addition, an excellent performance and a perfect score, was shown by Galen Deane (grade 3). Playing

on the GVS A-Team, Galen finished in first place on his respective, 4th Board. Green Vale Chess Teams competing in the ISE Team Cup included, on the ATeam, Alexandra Purdy, Liam Pharr, John Eastman and Galen Deane - finishing in second place and, on the B-Team, Blaise Della Ferra, Hayes Huwiler, Ralph Franco (grade 5) and Tyler Hu (grade 5) - took third place.

Mill Neck Audiology offers sound solutions Most of us would agree that noise levels are on the rise. Ear-piercing sounds emanate from movies screens, concert stages and crankedup volumes on iPods. And how often, when waiting for a live operator, are you subjected to high-decibel recordings while on hold? There is no denying the prevalence of loud noise these days, resulting in an unfortunate side effect being seen more frequently; namely a progression in hearing loss. This is not only occurring, as typically thought, in older populations, but in younger people as well. “People need to be aware that hearing loss from prolonged loud noise exposure is irreversible. Many don’t think to protect their ears because the loss is not sudden,” said Tanya Linzalone, Director of the Mildred and Frank Feinberg Community Center for Hearing Health at Mill Neck Audiology. Over time, constant noise exposure leads to damage of the hair cells of the inner ear, which are vital to our ability to hear. “This damage,” Linzalone stressed, “is permanent.” This is why it is so important to raise awareness, particularly among younger generations and those in inherently noisy work environments of the consequences of repeated ex-

posure to loud sounds. While degrees of hearing loss eventually develop, being around high-noise levels over time can lead to another distressing ear disorder too, with or without a loss. Though not everyone with a hearing loss experiences a condition known as tinnitus, it too, often results from constant exposure to blaring sounds. For Michael Graziose, a 38-year-old plumber from Locust Valley, this was the case. When he began to notice decreased hearing in his left ear, Graziose was also subjected to a continual ringing in the ear. “It got to the point where I couldn’t sleep, the sound was so much more noticeable at night,” Graziose said. Linzalone concurs that while there is no quantitative way to determine just how loud the tinnitus is (as opposed to the ability to measure a hearing loss), people usually do say the sound is louder at night. “The sound is probably not any worse at night, but is perceived to be, just because it’s quieter all around. With all the competing sounds heard during the day, you’re not as aware of the tinnitus,” she said. Tinnitus is defined as the perception of sound when there is no external sound present, and is characterized

by a constant ringing, hissing or other bothersome noise that someone experiences in their ears or head. While repeated noise exposure is the most common cause of tinnitus, other contributors may include head injury, underactive thyroid, neck or jaw disorders, drug sensitivity, cardiovascular disease, the aging process, stress, or a tumor, which is rare. According to the American Tinnitus Association, an estimated 50 million Americans experience some level of the condition. For some people, it’s a mild or temporary occurrence. For others, like Graziose, the unending noise is life-altering. During the many years working at his family’s business, L. Graziose Plumbing and Heating, Graziose was in frequent contact with roaring boilers and heavy construction equipment. As an avid outdoorsman and long-time musician in a rock band, his ears were further exposed to damage. “No one wore any ear protection while playing music. It’s not that it wasn’t cool, it just wasn’t thought of,” he said. Graziose began to notice difficulty in hearing about a year ago. He remembers finding it hard to follow conversations, especially in the presence of background sounds, such as a radio

playing. It was the tinnitus though, that proved more challenging and led him to seek medical assistance. A number of visits and tests failed to secure much relief. “Right before coming to the Audiology clinic here at Mill Neck, I was seriously considering starting anxiety medication as a last resort. The constant ringing in my ears was more of a problem than the neck pains I was getting from always turning my head to hear with my “good” (right) ear.” A few months ago, while doing some plumbing work at the Mill Neck campus, the tinnitus was especially disturbing. A Mill Neck staff member encouraged Graziose to stop in to Audiology that day. After an initial audiological assessment, Graziose subsequently had an MRI to rule out any contributing medical conditions, such as a tumor. Once medically cleared, he had further testing done at Mill Neck, where Linzalone eventually fitted him with a specific hearing device that not only addresses his hearing loss, but also has a program called Zen that manages the tinnitus. (Those experiencing tinnitus without a loss of hearing may find relief with a device known as a “tinnitus masker.”) In addition to random, harmonic tones (called

(From left) Michael Graziose with Audiologist Tanya Linzalone, Director of the Mildred and Frank Feinberg Community Center for Hearing Health at Mill Neck Audiology. Zen Styles), this unique program can be customized to play a Noise tone that can be useful in controlling the effects of tinnitus. Graziose’s hearing device allows him to once again experience sounds, even “small” ones, especially on his left side, and while he acknowledges that the tinnitus is not gone, it’s now controlled enough where he simply said, “It changed my life.” Graziose has also taken further steps to protect his remaining hearing. He wears custom-molded earplugs when playing his music and never uses heavy equipment without putting on earmuffs. Linzalone emphasizes the need for everyone to protect their ears from the harmful effects of continual loud noise, especially for people who work in high noise level environments. She said, “Earmuffs are readily available and should be used by those in “loud” jobs,

like construction workers or landscapers. She urges young people to become more conscious in using ear protection too, stressing that hearing loss is not just a consequence for older folks anymore. Aside from specific ear protection, simply getting into the habit of turning the volume down can make a difference down the road. Graziose wholeheartedly agrees. He’s encouraged his brother, who works along with him, to get his hearing tested and always carries protective ear gear to job sites. Graziose has become a dedicated advocate for hearing health and proof that help is available in a number of hearing-related disorders. If you are experiencing hearing difficulties, call Mill Neck Audiology at (516) 922-4100, ext. 258 to schedule an appointment. For more info. on any of these programs, call (516) 9224100 or visit: millneck.org.

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SPORTS FA Girls’ Winter Track team wins Conference Championship

OUT IN RIGHT FIELD By Jeff Davis

Giants – Team of destiny

the hero of that game.

The New York Giants made my predictions come true. The team’s overtime victory over the San Francisco 49ers, 20-17, kept everybody up late. Losing sleep when your team wins a championship and is on their way to the Super Bowl, well that’s not really losing sleep, it’s gaining dreams. In most football games the team that makes the fewer mistakes, has the fewest turnovers, generally wins. The Giants recovered two San Francisco fumbles and turned them into Giant scores. Both fumbles were made by Kyle Williams and occurred on punts. In the fourth quarter he failed to get out of the way of a bouncing punt and it grazed his knee and the second fumble occurred in overtime when he tried to return a punt and was stripped of the ball. The heroes for the Giants were their usual suspects, Eli Manning, Victor Cruz, the tough defense that really stymied the 49ers, field goal kicker Lawrence Tynes and punter and kick holder Steve Weatherford. The stories will be written about quarterbacks, field goal kickers, defensive specialists, but the real hero is Steve Weatherford. In a game played in the rain, where field position would be a key to victory, the punter kept the Giants alive all evening. Weatherford’s punts always made sure that the 49ers would have a long field to cross if they were going to score. As the holder for field goals, his sure hands picked up the low snap from the center and made the final field goal by Lawrence Tynes possible. You can bet that when game balls are given out after the game, every Giant, ecstatic about going to the Super Bowl, will be clapping for Steve Weatherford. Sports often makes unlikely players heroes. It’s one of the things that make watching so exciting. So on February 5th much of the world will be watching the New York Giants take on the New England Patriots in Indianapolis in Super Bowl XLVI. Send me an email (jld11709@gmail. com) and tell me who you think will be

Locust Valley HS Women’s Track news Taylor Bleistein placed 4th in the triple jump with a great leap of 28’ 02” at the Conference meet. Kassandra Brexel placed 5th in the 55-meter high hurdles and Emily Schlicht placed sixth in the shot put. Grace Murphy was named all conference and won in the 1,000 meters while teammates Maggie Reid and Siobhan O’Neill finish 6th and 7th. Grainne O’Neill broke her old school record for the 600 meter race with a time of 1:42.4. Stephaine Myschlowsky won All Conference honors in both the Shot Put and the Triple Jump. The Locust Valley team is coached by Katharine Murawski and William Wilson.

Time to think Little League/Soccer/Lacrosse If winter’s here, can spring be far behind? Throughout our communities the call for registration is being made. There is signage all over reminding parents to register their children for various sports. It also means there will be a need for coaches. Our communities are fortunate because generally there are always parents, dads and moms, who want to coach and give their time to help make sure that teams can successfully compete. When you coach a sport you are giving to your community and more importantly to the children who will learn from your experience. It can be frustrating and rewarding, often at the same time. If you are interested contact the sports organization and let them know that you are able to help. It is an experience that you will long remember, even after your children are grown. Have comments or jld11709@gmail.com.

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The Friends Academy Girls Winter Track team decisively won its first Conference Championship after beating 2nd place Cold Spring Harbor HS by 20 points and 3rd place Mineola HS by 53 points. The Lady Quakers dominated the 55-meter race, finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd. “We are so excited as a team about this achievement,” said Coach Lauren Carballo. “But what is really great is that we have such an extremely young team. This is a team with a lot of heart and spirit.” In the 3,000 meter race Kelsey Margey of Huntington took 1st place while Katrina Garry of Locust Valley came in 2nd place and Harmony Grodsky of Upper Brookville captured 5th place. Margey also placed first in the 1,500 meter race as Karina Garry took 4th place. In the 55 meter race Friends Academy took 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in the event: Shekinah Pettway of Baldwin (1st place), Lydia Graham of East Meadow (2nd place) and Candace Taylor of Westbury (3rd

(From top left) Carolina Mocorrea, Candace Taylor, Harmony Grodsky, Molly Sullivan, Sunny Lostritto and Katrina Garry. (From bottom left) Lydia Graham, Shekinah Pettway and Katherine Hom. (Not in photo: Kelsey Margey, Charlotte Gelfand, Catherine Bechand, Simran Ghooi and Casey Rosen). place). Taylor captured 1st place in the 300-meter race while Graham took 2nd place and Pettway came in 5th place. Molly Sullivan of Matinecock placed first in the 1,000-meter race and second in the 1,500 meter race. Meanwhile Sunny Lostritto of Old Brookville took 5th place in the 600-meter race. First place in the 4 x 800 meter relay went to Katrina Garry, Kelsey Margey, Molly Sullivan and Sunny Lostritto. Third place in the 4

x 400 meter relay was captured by Charlotte Gelfand of Old Brookville, Catherine Bechand of Huntington, Carolina Mocorrea of Locust Valley and Harmony Grodsky. Candace Taylor, Lydia Graham, Katherine Hom and Shekinah Pettway took first place in the 4 x 200 meter relay. In total Friends Academy scored 124 points beating out 2nd place team Cold Spring Harbor HS (104 points) and 3rd place team Mineola High School (71 points).

Locust Valley HS student Natasha Jachan named News 12 LI Scholar Athlete Captain of Locust Valley High School’s basketball and soccer teams, student Natasha Jachan was recently named a News 12 Long Island Scholar Athlete. She is the basketball team’s leading scorer and rebounder and was named an All-Class guard. Jachan is an outstanding athlete on the soccer field as well, having been a two-year starter and a Conference AllStar. She excels academically with a 97 unweighted average and a 2270 SAT score.

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Fundraising is fun at Oyster Bay High School

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Teamwork is the key. his church. Co-Yearbook Advisor Alex Sordi came to watch and take notes so she would know exactly what needed to be done behind the scenes with the yearbook staff in terms of setting up and cleaning up between games. Rizzuto noted, “The kids ran this event smoother than any event I have ever done of this kind. I was very impressed with both Ms. Sordi and the kids. They did a great job.” The Oyster Bay High School Girls’ Varsity Basketball Team had a team. The Varsity Track Team had a team. There were two teacher teams. The rest of the teams where made up

Mr. Nicholas Ramirez, Oliver Gonzalez and Ms. Carla Cameron take aim.

Students and teachers work together as a team. of students from grades 7 through 12. There was a friendly rivalry between the two teacher teams because Mr. Nicholas Ramirez was originally supposed to be on John Cipriano’s team. However, at the last minute Ramirez jumped to Andrea Larusso’s team. Events ranged from, long snapping toilet paper through a Hula-Hoop, picking up cotton balls with a Vaseline coated nose, bouncing ping-pong balls into a bucket on a team members head, scooting around the gym sitting on a towel, placing a cookie on your forehead and eating it without touching it with your hands, shooting rubber bands at targets and bouncing a ping-pong ball off of the floor and getting it to stick to a piece of bread coated with Vaseline. In the end there was a legitimate tie for first place between one student team The Nincompoops and one teacher/student team - Status Quo.

NSLA continues meadow restoration in Upper Brookville The North Shore Land Alliance (NSLA) is moving ahead with restoring a meadow in the 42-acre Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve in Upper Brookville. When Davey Trees offered to donate a three-person crew for a day of clearing fallen and invasive trees, stumps, and dense vines from the site this winter, the Land Alliance gratefully accepted, advancing meadow restoration at the site and furthering efforts to enhance valuable wildlife habitat. Nearly two years ago the Land Alliance organized two visits to Iselin Preserve by an expert crew of birders, natural resource managers, and Upper Brookville officials. Resulting recommendations led to a proposal of initial steps for restoring a field at this much-loved local preserve. Since then, the site has undergone annual mowing, in or near winter, when plant and wildlife activity (while never at a complete standstill) is relatively quiet. During spring and summer growing seasons, Land Alliance and Nature Conservancy (TNC) staff and volunteers have worked to remove invasive vegetation that wasted no time in blanketing sections of the field and its periphery, and Randall Brothers donated tree

The 42-acre Hope Goddard Iselin Preserve in Upper Brookville is currently being restored by the North Shore Land Alliance.

removal and chipping services just before snow covered the field (for months!) in December 2010. Additional volunteers from HuntingtonOyster Bay and North Shore Audubon Societies carried out breeding bird surveys and Christmas Bird Counts there, and a number of Land Alliance Walks in the Woods have been held at the Preserve. The Land Alliance and TNC have also been partnering in meadow restoration at James Preserve in Old Brookville. “We’re happy to be able to make a direct contribution so that Iselin’s field can provide great wildlife habitat as well as a place for people to explore a part of Long Island natural history,” said Davey Trees’ District Manager Bill Aitken. These actions, along with ongoing monitoring of

plants and animals that occupy the sites, will continue to inform future actions, such as regular mowing, that will result in healthier habitat and a more beautiful community. Lisa Ott, NSLA President, explained, “Restoring these fields with involvement from local residents, businesses, and volunteers is a wonderful example of how our entire community, coming together to steward our open spaces, can conserve a rural landscape – one that benefits native plants and wildlife while protecting our

water supply and treasured access to beautiful natural areas for our children and grandchildren.” TNC and the Alliance have been partners in land conservation since NSLA was founded in 2003. NSLA has been managing four of TNC’s Nassau County preserves for several years and expects to take ownership of them this winter. May this be the beginning of many such efforts where non-profits and community members work together to protect and preserve our vital natural areas.

Courtney Kowalsky tries to eat a cookie without using her hands. Raising close to a thousand dollars in two hours is a remarkable feat and will go a long way, literally, to send students out on the road to visiting colleges. Rizzuto summed up the evening by saying, “I have done many ‘Minute To Win It’ nights before. This one was by far the best one I have ever done. The yearbook staff along with Ms. Sordi ran all of the behind the scenes activities better than I could have ever

hoped. The kids donated a lot more than just the two hours in the gym to make this night work. Even with midterms right around the corner, they took ownership of the fundraiser and made sure it was a success. They are amazing.” The day after the event, teachers and students where buzzing about it aside from just raising money. It was great to hold an event that brings the school closer together in a positive fun way.

‘Distinguished Artists’ concerts announced The music of Sri Lanka, an afternoon of rock and roll, excerpts from the ballet Swan Lake and a virtuoso violin recital will be programs Oyster Bay Town residents can enjoy in February as the “Distinguished Artists” concert series continues. “The performances scheduled for this month’s ‘Distinguished Artists’ program truly represent an opportunity for residents to experience a wide variety of completely different musical styles, as well as a beloved ballet,” said Town Councilwoman Beth Faughnan. “In the first performance of the month on Sunday, February 5th, at the Bethpage Public Library, 47 Powell Avenue, singing duo Eranga and Prianga will present the songs and culture of their native Sri Lanka. The following Sunday, February 12th, the Vic Vincent Group will take the audience on rock and roll music trip through the 50’s and 60’s at the Massapequa Library, 40 Harbor Road. Both performances will begin at 2 PM.” On Saturday, February

18th, residents will be able to enjoy excerpts from Swan Lake, performed by Ballet Long Island, a professional dance troupe dedicated to making ballet available and affordable to everyone. The performance will take place at Syosset Public Library, 225 South Oyster Bay Road, at 8 PM. Rounding out the month will be award-winning violinist Anton Polezhayev with a program of classical and romantic violin favorites by composers Saint-Saens, Sarasate, Paganini, Kreisler and others, accompanied by Yelena Polezhayev on piano. Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library, located at 999 Old Country Road in Plainview, will be the location for the performance on Saturday, February 25th at 8 PM. The “Distinguished Artists” concert series is sponsored by the Cultural and Performing Arts (CAPA) Division of the Town of Oyster Bay’s Department of Community & Youth Services. Call (516) 797-7900 to obtain a schedule of free concerts.

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and the College Awareness Program. Over $900 was raised in the two-hour event. Every cent is going back to the students in some way. This fundraiser was an idea Rizzuto brought up at a yearbook meeting in November. The Yearbook Club members embraced the huge amount of work necessary to put the event together. Rizzuto has done about six or seven “Minute To Win It” nights at different places before. He believes that this one was by far the best one yet. A week before the event here at Oyster Bay, Rizzuto ran a similar event at

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Oyster Bay High School Teacher Assistant and Yearbook Adviser Charlie Rizzuto took the initiative to host a fundraising event based on the NBC television game show, “Minute to Win It,” where contestants compete in a series of challenges using common items usually found in a house. On the show, the contestants have one minute to complete the game or challenge. Here at Oyster Bay High School, the teams were given three minutes to complete their tasks. Bonus points were awarded to any team that completed it in a minute. On the show one or two contestants usually compete at a time. At OBHS, most games had 3, 4 or 5 people playing from each team at a time. The goal being that with 10 teams and 10 people on a team, and only 10 events, everyone was kept involved by playing in most of the games. All games were taken right from the show for the fundraiser. They were modified for the gymnasium. The money raised is going to the Yearbook fund

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Messinas add pizza to growing empire The pizza is made by two pizzaiolos who learned their craft in Naples. ‘They are passionate about what they do. It’s an intense process to be a pizzaiolo.’ says Corey Messina.

(Continued from page 1) said Corey. “We all liked the true Neapolitan style pizza, which is made in a 900-degree oven. It’s a bit charred on the bottom making it part of the flavor and it’s a little chewier than regular pizza.” The pies honor the Neapolitan tradition in the way they’re crafted, too. Every one is made to order in a state-of-the-art wood-burning oven. “We adjusted the recipe of the dough to create a pizza that might be more appreciated by the mainstream,” said Corey. “Each pizza is like a work of art made with all fresh natural ingredients.” The Messinas tested their pies for a month, making 12 to 15 pies a night. “The most important thing is the flour. We use a

flour called Caputo Double Zero that cost three times the amount of regular flour.” said Corey. Red Tomato prides itself on using only the best ingredients like extra virgin olive oil, buffalo mozzarella cheese and tomatoes straight from Naples. “The concept of artisanal pizza is different from the traditional American style pizza,” said Corey. “It’s not served by the slice it’s all personal pies. It’s a lighter pizza that doesn’t make you feel bloated.” The menu features 14 types of pizza plus three or four daily specials. Other items offered include six kinds of salads, rustic calzones, and appetizers plus boutique beers and specialty wines. A children’s menu includes Macaroni & Cheese

Pizza as well as a Ballpark Pizza featuring sliced Hebrew National hot dogs. For dessert try That’s S’more Sweet Pizza with Nutella and marshmallows in addition to homemade Italian cheesecake, lemon ice sorbet and tartuffo. Red Tomato not only has a unique flavor to its food but it also sports a different look than your average pizzeria. “We tried to create a look of a pizzeria 20 years ahead of our time. It’s very modern and progressive,” said Corey. “We use all green products and we even have our own water filtration system.” With a metallic black and gray theme, the restaurant seats 32 people at tables and a counter and in the warm weather months it will offer outdoor seating. “Red Tomato is the type of place where if you want

to go out to dinner some place nice but you don’t want to get dressed up you can have a nice pizza and a beer quick,” said Corey. The pizza is made by two pizzaiolos that the Messinas hired from Naples. “They are passionate about what they do. They are not average pizza men,” said Corey. “It’s an intense process to be a pizzaiolo. This type of pizza cooks in a minute and a half so they can’t take their eyes off the pizza for a second.” Take-out service is available but not delivery and customers will soon be able to place their order online. “This is the kind of pizza you want to eat when it is made. Once you place the order you have to pick it up in 10-15 minutes and we provide the heating instructions on the box,” said Corey.

“If you heat it up the right way it comes out beautiful.” The Messinas’ long-term goal is to turn Red Tomato into a franchise throughout Long Island. “We want to perfect this location first and have it up and running for a year before we branch out,” said Corey. “I’m hoping that when people find out about this kind of pizza they will drive here from anywhere on the island. Everybody loves pizza. There are very few people who don’t eat it.” Red Tomato, located at 6245 Northern Blvd in East Norwich, is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Monday-Thursday from 11:30 AM - 10 PM, Friday & Saturday from 11:30 AM-11 PM and Sunday from 11:30 AM-9 PM. For more information, call (516) 802-2840 or visit: redtomatopizza.com.

Wrestlers cap perfect season with championship (Continued from page 1) be aggressive or you are not going to win.” When it comes to wrestling, you can’t be too careful about keeping the players safe from any bacterial diseases. “We speak to the guys every day about good hygiene — they shower, don’t share towels and taking all the proper precautions,” said Coach Davis. “They sanitize their shoes every time they come in or leave the room. Our custodians thoroughly clean each mat. We take every precaution there is.” The captains of the team are Ryan Arnel, Jack Leguelaff and Rob Morgan. This trio serves as the team’s elite wrestlers. Leguelaff, 17, of East Norwich is known as an offensive wrestler weighing in at 113 lbs and will be going to Quinnipiac University this fall. “I like to go at them and go for the pin,” he said. “My signature move is the Dump — it’s when you take the arm and the leg, rotate your hips and flip the opponent over.” Rob Morgan, 17, of Oyster Bay weighs 160 lbs. has won over 100 matches — a

landmark in OBHS sports history. “I just go out there and do my job. We simply work hard and push ourselves,” he said. “I also play football and baseball too but this is the hardest sport that I’ve ever done.” As for next year, he is currently weighing his options between Sacred Heart, Drexel and LaSalle. Ryan Arnel, 17, of Oyster Bay likes to wrestle on his feet and, like Leguelaff, he uses the Dump move. “When I’m out there I don’t think about anything but the match,” he said. “I tend to stay relaxed and focus on my own maneuvers.” Next fall he will be attending Ohio State. After winning the championship, Coach Davis stated, “We won most of our close match-ups. The kids stepped it up. They wrestled hard and aggressive. They knew what was at stake. We had a very competitive match on Wednesday and to come back and do it again on Friday is not easy. Winning isn’t the end all...but it’s nice.” Next the team will move on to the dual meet tournament this week then the Nassau County tournament, February 11th-12th.

Photo by David J. Criblez, except top photo

Spring in January (Continued from page 1) grant and rethinking the plans based on the state of the economy.” Scherff added, “Our plan will involve a redesign of the desired structures. There will be a fundraising program around it along with donor opportunities involving the construction. It will take some time but my hopes are that a year from now we might have some new aviaries on the grounds.” The Sanctuary had a lot to celebrate with the success of their “For the Birds” program where they were in over 30 classes in three school districts, Hempstead, Roosevelt and Westbury, in just one year. They are also in the process of redesigning their Summer Audubon Adventures, which runs nine weeks through July and August. “We are including service learning opportunities for youth with production

of conservation projects on the grounds. This way we can expose young people to the idea of working in the conservation field,” said Scherff. Among all the supporters at the “Taste of Spring” Ed Mohlenhoff stood out due to his continuous dedication. “We are grateful to have people like Ed Mohlenhoff associated with our Sanctuary and our mission,” said Scherff. The Sanctuary will hold its main fundraiser the Legacy of Conservation Gala at the Piping Rock Club in Locust Valley on Saturday, March 10th. This year’s honorees will be Besty Gulotta, Nancy Pirtle and Barbara Conolly. All three women have spent a lifetime devoted to the quality of the environment on Long Island. For more information, call (516) 922-3200 or visit: www.audubon.org/locations/theodore-rooseveltsanctuary-audubon-center.

Ryan Arnel gets physical on the mat. Rob Morgan prepares to put his opponent away. Cody Exum works to get the pin.

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(From left) Margret Stacy, Ariane Wellin, Jane Henning and Alice von Briesen.

Clockwise from top: Senior wrestlers, from left, Jack Leguelaff, Elton Gonzalez, Rob Morgan, Jon Escobar, Blake Meyer, Ryan Arnel, Dylan Rankin and Cody Exum.

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Driver’s education course offered Portledge School in Locust Valley is offering Driver’s Education classes beginning February 2nd through June. This course is approved by the State Education Department and consists of lecture and driving time. All students must be 16 years-old and have their learner’s permit. Students who successfully complete the course will obtain a MV285, which enables them to be eligible for a license at age seventeen and to receive a discount on car insurance.

Registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis and classes fill up quickly. Portledge offers a wide range of choices in class and driving times in addition to flexibility in scheduling. The completed registration form and payment for $695 should be sent as soon as possible. For a complete list of classes and time options, visit: www.portledge.org/summeradventures and click Driver’s Education section, call Melissa Worth at 516-750-3104 or email: mworth@portledge.org.

LEGAL & PUBLIC NOTICES OB Civic Association officers installed Oyster Bay Town Councilman Anthony Macagnone (far right) attended the Oyster Bay Civic Association’s annual Installation of Officers Ceremony on Thursday, January 19th at the Italian-American Citizens Club of Oyster Bay. Councilman Macagnone swore in the officers for the year 2012: (pictured above from left) Director George DeMartino, Secretary Grace Searby, Director Gary Drury, President William Von Novak, Vice President Judith Barnett and Treasurer Louise Rea. Not pictured: Director at Large - Cat Colvin and Counsel - Rob Brusca.

TOB honors NHL legend Willie O’Ree Oyster Bay Town Supervisor John Venditto (3rd from left) recently took special occasion to present Hockey Pioneer Willie O’Ree (5th from left), the first black player to ever play in the National Hockey League, with a proclamation on behalf of the Town of Oyster Bay. Supervisor Venditto proclaimed January 18th, 2012 to be “Willie O’Ree Day” in the Town of Oyster Bay, to commemorate the 53rd anniversary of O’Ree breaking the color barrier in the NHL. On January 18, 1958, playing for the Boston Bruins against the Montreal Canadiens, O’Ree became the first black person to play in the NHL - an extraordinary event that paved the way for future players of diverse ethnic and economic backgrounds. Pictured here along with Mr. O’Ree and Town Supervisor Venditto are some of the players and coaches who participated in the night’s events, which included instructional clinics for participants in the Town’s Youth Ice Hockey Leagues, with a chance to learn the importance of playing the game the right way, directly from a positive role model, such as Willie O’Ree.

LOCAL BRIEFS www.lvrotary.org.

The Locust Valley Rotary’s “A Taste of Locust Valley” event has been cancelled for this year. For updates on future LV Rotary events, visit:

OBSC to hold Chinese Auction The Oyster Bay Student Council presents the 2nd annual Chinese Auction on Thursday, March 22nd at the Oyster Bay High School

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FRANK M. FLOWERS INC. Growers of Pine Island Oysters Since 1887 Hatchery in Bayville Timetable

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