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Community News, December 5

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The SYS Flag Footbal League's third- and fourth-grade division is the undefeated

The SYS Flag Footbal League's third- and fourth-grade division is the undefeated "Super Bowl" champion, with a record 7-0 under coach Steven Rodriguez. The players named their team the Spicy Hot Cheesy Redbulls.

CTREE, the Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End, celebrated a decade of serving the East End special needs community with an anniversary party at Tutto Il Giorno in Sag Harbo on November 20. Among those attending were Julie Stone, left, and CTREE Director Barbara Borg.

CTREE, the Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End, celebrated a decade of serving the East End special needs community with an anniversary party at Tutto Il Giorno in Sag Harbo on November 20. Among those attending were Julie Stone, left, and CTREE Director Barbara Borg.

Eighteen-month-old Taylor Rader rocks out as the Genesis Ensemble of the First Baptist Church of Bridgehampton performed a Gospel

Eighteen-month-old Taylor Rader rocks out as the Genesis Ensemble of the First Baptist Church of Bridgehampton performed a Gospel "Make a Joyful Noise" concert during Marder's Nursery Holiday Open House on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

Volunteer Laura Baldino introduces

Volunteer Laura Baldino introduces "Archie," a Screech Owl, to nine-year-old Sarrah Schoemkin as birds of prey from the Evelyn Alexander Wildlife Rescue Center paid a visit during Marder's Nursery Holiday Open House on Saturday. MICHAEL HELLER

CTREE, the Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End, celebrated a decade of serving the East End special needs community with an anniversary party at Tutto Il Giorno in Sag Harbo on November 20. Attendees included, from left, Diane McCarron, Pete Gelb and Nancy Grady.

CTREE, the Center for Therapeutic Riding of the East End, celebrated a decade of serving the East End special needs community with an anniversary party at Tutto Il Giorno in Sag Harbo on November 20. Attendees included, from left, Diane McCarron, Pete Gelb and Nancy Grady.

Five-year-old Carlotta Rodriguez ponders her answer anfter being asked by Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas during a Meet Santa event at the Southampton Cultural Center following the Parade of Lights, Tree-Lighting and Fireworks at Agawam Park on Saturday night.    MICHAEL HELLER

Five-year-old Carlotta Rodriguez ponders her answer anfter being asked by Santa Claus what she wants for Christmas during a Meet Santa event at the Southampton Cultural Center following the Parade of Lights, Tree-Lighting and Fireworks at Agawam Park on Saturday night. MICHAEL HELLER

Coaxed on by mom Tessa, Heath and Isla Klepetko react to seeing Santa Claus during a Meet Santa event at the Southampton Cultural Center following the Parade of Lights, Tree-Lighting and Fireworks at Agawam Park on Saturday night.    MICHAEL HELLER

Coaxed on by mom Tessa, Heath and Isla Klepetko react to seeing Santa Claus during a Meet Santa event at the Southampton Cultural Center following the Parade of Lights, Tree-Lighting and Fireworks at Agawam Park on Saturday night. MICHAEL HELLER

Members of the Tuckahoe School's National Junior Honor Society made the group's annual trip to New York City. They delivered care packages to St. Bartholomew Church food pantry, visited the United Nations, and otehr notable sites before seeing the Broadway Show

Members of the Tuckahoe School's National Junior Honor Society made the group's annual trip to New York City. They delivered care packages to St. Bartholomew Church food pantry, visited the United Nations, and otehr notable sites before seeing the Broadway Show "Wicked."

Our Lady of the Hamptons School Prep 6 student Jenna DiDomenico, center, of Hampton Bays was the winner of the school's Senior Spelling Bee. Jenna, who will now represent her school at the Long Island Spelling Bee, bested Prep 8 student Anna Lee Geoghan and Prep 6 student Trey Gundy in the final rounds.

Our Lady of the Hamptons School Prep 6 student Jenna DiDomenico, center, of Hampton Bays was the winner of the school's Senior Spelling Bee. Jenna, who will now represent her school at the Long Island Spelling Bee, bested Prep 8 student Anna Lee Geoghan and Prep 6 student Trey Gundy in the final rounds.

As mom Kim looks on, Tucker Roth helps Carter Garypie with decorating Christmas cookies during the annual Sag Harbor Historical Society Holiday Party at the Annie Cooper Boyd House on Sunday.    MICHAEL HELLER

As mom Kim looks on, Tucker Roth helps Carter Garypie with decorating Christmas cookies during the annual Sag Harbor Historical Society Holiday Party at the Annie Cooper Boyd House on Sunday. MICHAEL HELLER

There was a lot of Thanksgiving spirit at the Turkey Trot 5K walk/run organized by the VFW Post 7009 at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach. JOHN NEELY PHOTOS

There was a lot of Thanksgiving spirit at the Turkey Trot 5K walk/run organized by the VFW Post 7009 at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach. JOHN NEELY PHOTOS

There was a lot of Thanksgiving spirit at the Turkey Trot 5K walk/run organized by the VFW Post 7009 at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach. JOHN NEELY PHOTOS

There was a lot of Thanksgiving spirit at the Turkey Trot 5K walk/run organized by the VFW Post 7009 at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach. JOHN NEELY PHOTOS

There was a lot of Thanksgiving spirit at the Turkey Trot 5K walk/run organized by the VFW Post 7009 at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach. JOHN NEELY PHOTOS

There was a lot of Thanksgiving spirit at the Turkey Trot 5K walk/run organized by the VFW Post 7009 at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach. JOHN NEELY PHOTOS

There was a lot of Thanksgiving spirit at the Turkey Trot 5K walk/run organized by the VFW Post 7009 at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach. JOHN NEELY PHOTOS

There was a lot of Thanksgiving spirit at the Turkey Trot 5K walk/run organized by the VFW Post 7009 at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach. JOHN NEELY PHOTOS

Westhampton Beach High School science research students had the opportunity to learn more about the research process from accomplished paleontologist John Hankla, during a visit on November 22.

Westhampton Beach High School science research students had the opportunity to learn more about the research process from accomplished paleontologist John Hankla, during a visit on November 22.

The SYS Flag Footbal League's third- and fourth-grade division is the undefeated

The SYS Flag Footbal League's third- and fourth-grade division is the undefeated "Super Bowl" champion, with a record 7-0 under coach Steven Rodriguez. The players named their team the Spicy Hot Cheesy Redbulls.

Express News Group Sports Editor Drew Budd was presented with the Suffolk County Football Coaches Association's Media Award at the Suffolk County Football Awards Dinner in Hauppauge on Monday, December 2. Westhampton Beach varsity football head coach Bryan Schaumloffel nominated him for the award, which is presented to someone within the media who shows

Express News Group Sports Editor Drew Budd was presented with the Suffolk County Football Coaches Association's Media Award at the Suffolk County Football Awards Dinner in Hauppauge on Monday, December 2. Westhampton Beach varsity football head coach Bryan Schaumloffel nominated him for the award, which is presented to someone within the media who shows "outstanding contribution towards advancing the image of high school football in Suffolk County." In his nearly 12 years at The Press, Drew moved up from sports reporter and photographer to editor, covering sports for all Press newspapers. In his remarks at the dinner, coach Schaumloffel said Drew has covered the sport in a positive light, including a three-part series this season on the impact of football on the East End. He added that Drew is a "pro-football guy and that any community on Long Island would be lucky to have him." Drew lives in Speonk with his wife, Stephanie, and their 7-month-old daughter, Elle.

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