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Clinic Adds Thunder To Your Softball Game

The Long Island Thunderbolts Softball Team will host a five-week training session for young softball players at the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, located at 25 Country Drive in Plainview. The “2013 Winter Work Out” will feature lessons on hitting, bunting and fielding. Tuition is $175 for all five classes, or $40 per session; a special team rate is available. Session dates are Sunday, Feb. 24, Mar. 3, Mar. 10, Mar. 17 and Mar. 24.To register contact Peter Janowsky at 516-445-0148, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , or Carmine Mazzaro at 516-808-5624, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

News

Almost everyone has heard the expression; a dog is a man’s best friend. These great animals guard, protect and shower people with their affection and undivided attention. They love unconditionally in good times and in bad. The strength of the bond between man and canine was put on display at the Mineola Library on Saturday, May 11 in JoAnne Raskin’s, ‘War Dogs’ exhibit.

Final piece of flood project approved

The Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) approved funding for Nassau County’s part of a plan to address flood issues in Mineola and Carle Place, officials revealed on May 15. Mineola and North Hempstead’s portion of the three-part Bruce Terrace Flood Remediation Project has been ongoing.


Sports

The sixth-grade Mineola Chiefs (Maroon) defeated a very tough Garden City on the road 6-4 on May 12. With three players on injured reserved Mineola’s reinforcements played with all heart on Mother’s Day.

 

The Mineola defense controlled the game. Joe Carr grabbed the rock out of the air on crease slides at least three this game, Zach Koerber stopped ball on fast breaks while defensemen Evan Eberlein and Alex Marchiselli locked down the remaining attack men.

The Wheatley School announced that 15 student athletes have been recognized by Section VIII-Nassau County Interscholastic Athletic Association for their performance in athletics, scholarship and leadership qualities for the Winter 2012-13 season. The Boys Indoor Track team was crowned NYS State Scholar Athlete Team Champions.  The Boys Varsity Basketball team won the Nassau County Class B Championship.

 

Below is a list of Wheatley athletes who attained various All-County/Conference honors.


Calendar

Golf And Tennis Tournament - May 23

After Cancer Program - June 11

Miss Irish American Society - June 29


Columns

Moving Pictures
Written by Mike Barry, MFBarry@optonline.net

Private Power Isn’t Our Only Option
Written by Michael A. Miller, Millercolumn@optimum.net

Building Better Legislators
Written by Michael A. Miller, Millercolumn@optimum.net