At least some people were happy with the recent dip in temperatures. In fact, they were gathered on the Great Lawn in Westhampton Beach this past weekend, enjoying the ice skating rink that the village recently installed for everyone to enjoy.It was also exciting to drive by the pond off East Pond Lane in Eastport and see that kids were shoveling snow off its frozen surface so they could enjoy a little ice hockey. Be safe and don’t skate alone!
Now, let’s focus on a warmer place that’s much closer to the equator … Costa Rica. I got to visit the country last year, as part of a glamorous “fun in the sun” trip that I earned through my company, Scentsy.
Remsenburg resident Bob Mozer, who is co-president of the Speonk-Remsenburg Community Association and a hydrogeologist by profession, is planning an educational trip for students through the People to People organization this summer.
The trip is open to those in the seventh through 12th grades (those entering the seventh grade next year can also sign up) and is scheduled for July 1-8. At least 10 people must sign up for the trip to happen. Mr. Mozer has led several similar educational trips in his past, including visits to the Grand Tetons and Yellowstone, as well as the Grand Canyon.
Last Tuesday, Mr. Mozer was a guest speaker at the Parent Teacher Organization meeting at our Remsenburg-Speonk Elementary School. In a November post on Facebook, Mr. Mozer explained the following: “As a professional geologist, I have been fortunate enough to have traveled to many places in the world for the benefit of those communities where I have worked. It is through those experiences that I have an appreciation for what we have here in the U.S. and what others don’t have. I hope that with my interest to expose your kids to other cultures, and their sometimes meager living conditions, that they will return with a better understanding of their own affluence.”
For more information on the trip, including requirements and costs, please give Bob a buzz at (631) 325-8643.
On January 7, former U.S. Representative Tim Bishop visited our fifth-graders at the Remsenburg-Speonk Elementary School. Mr. Bishop had visited the school during each of his previous 12 years in public office and this time he discussed a number of issues, ranging from the status of health care, to foreign policy, to preserving our ecosystems.
Mr. Bishop emphasized the need for students to find a “balance” where there are competing viewpoints, to seek out accurate information and to educate themselves in order to become active, informed participants in our democracy. The students greatly enjoyed the visit, as did Mr. Bishop.
The Hampton Music Educators Association Music Festival will be held this coming Saturday, January 17, at Southold High School. Our Remsenburg-Speonk sixth-graders who will be participating are: Ryan Miller, Andrew Caponi, Molly Skorobohaty, Laila Goss, Kiley Kaiser, Sarah Keating and Natalia Vega.
The school administrators would like to extend their congratulations to these fine musicians for representing the school so well. Students from nine surrounding districts, all chosen for their musical talents, will be performing this weekend in one of three groups: Band, Chorus or World Drumming. Great job, kids!
The second annual “Socks for the Soul” drive winds down this Friday, January 16. Socks of any size, color and fabric may be dropped off in the collection box at Bella Jeans East Hair Salon, at 597 Montauk Highway in Eastport, until then. All socks collected will be delivered to the St. Rosalie’s Church in Hampton Bays and distributed to children in need this winter.
Last but certainly not least, Tara Gomez of Eastport was named to the dean’s list at the York College of Pennsylvania. Tara is a sophomore and majoring in nursing. Congratulations, Tara, and we wish you all the best in this upcoming year.
Got some community news to share? If so, please e-mail me at seatuckcove@pressnewsgroup.com. I would love to hear from you!
Staff Writer on Jan 12, 2015