‘Aces’ In Fight Against Breast Cancer
Written by Tara Brennan Friday, 26 October 2012 00:00
Massapequa Girls Tennis Team plays “Think Pink” match to support efforts against the disease
On Friday, Oct. 12, the Massapequa girls tennis team played their last regular season match against East Meadow. While this match was significant in that is marked the end of the Chiefs season, it also symbolized a greater feat in the team’s fight against breast cancer. With one of every eight women expected to develop breast cancer during their lifetime, the tennis team took it upon themselves to help combat this debilitating disease.
In order to raise money and awareness for breast cancer, the girls dedicate one match every year in their efforts to help find a cure. For the third year in a row, the Massapequa girls tennis team held their annual “Think Pink” event with the match against East Meadow.
In conjunction with efforts made by the girls volleyball team, the ladies of the tennis team put forth a tremendous amount of time and dedication into raising awareness for this disease. The team collectively raised close to 300 dollars during the last several weeks, not only through donations but also by hosting their own bake sale at school.
Besides their charitable contributions, the members of the Massapequa tennis team also spread awareness on Friday by wearing pink attire to the match. All of the players wore pink shirts specifically made for their “Think Pink” event, in addition to playing the first set of every match with pink tennis balls. East Meadow was also invited to participate, and supported the cause as the players wore pink ribbons in their hair.
Massapequa’s longtime tennis coach Mike Pavlides was especially proud of his players that day. He explained, “We do this because we want the ladies to understand cancer doesn’t discriminate and can effect anyone at anytime. I hope events like this help the girls to understand the value of helping others.” The Chiefs ultimately won with a final score of (4-2) over East Meadow, leaving them with an impressive regular season record of (10-4).
News
Wednesday, 15 May 2013 00:00
Declining enrollment and
reserve funds are key factors
As voters in the Massapequa Union Free School District approach the Tuesday, May 21, budget vote, the proposed spending plan retains popular educational programs while keeping the rise in spending to 1.49 percent.
Despite what district officials call unprecedented increases in state-mandated employer pension contributions, as well as rising health insurance costs, the overall budget is up just over $2.7 million.
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
After Massapequa resident Sol Goldstein and several friends helped finish building a house for a family 20 years ago for Habitat for Humanity, they had a question: “What do we do now?” They were all retired, had enjoyed working together and accomplishing something for a family in need, and wanted to do more.
“I was looking for something [to do] hands-on,” said Joe Botkin, of Williston Park, a retired principal, who had worked with Goldstein in building the home.
Sports
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
Vinny Zanfardino started his coaching career in 1997 when he stepped up to coach his daughter’s Little League team.
What started as a hobby turned into a full-blown obsession for Zanfardino, 48. Coaching became an outlet to do some good for children while staying close to the game he loves: baseball.
Thursday, 16 May 2013 00:00
On Saturday, May 18, the Town of Oyster Bay will conduct a ceremony to officially re-name its golf course in honor of Joseph Colby, a resident of Massapequa Park who served as the Town of Oyster Bay’s 56th supervisor. The Honorable Joseph Colby was appointed supervisor in 1977 and was elected to that office five times in the following ten years. He was then elected as a New York State Supreme Court Justice in 1988, a post he held through his retirement from public service in 1992. The unveiling will take place at the main entrance of the course off South Woods Road in Woodbury.
“When the sign for Honorable Joseph Colby Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course is unveiled, it will celebrate an outstanding career in public service,” Supervisor John Venditto said. “Joseph Colby has always had the needs of the public as his top priority and has been widely respected for his innovation and responsiveness. This golf course will now forever bear his name as a tribute to his outstanding legacy.”
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Library's Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, May 22
America’s Boating Course
Tuesday, May 28
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