Congratulations to Connecticut College freshman Bella Franz of Water Mill, who recently placed fifth in the 800 meters at the New England Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association Championship track meet with a time of 2:12.87. The championship is a competition made up of Division I, II, and III competitors and was hosted by Westfield State University in Western Massachusetts.Bella bested the previous school record time of 2:15.61 and has been recognized as an All-New England standout due to her exceptional score at the championship. She is ranked #14 on the national performance list in the 800 meter run. Congratulations, Bella, and good luck in your future endeavors.
Helen Martino of Skinner Street in the village celebrated her 100th birthday on Friday, May 16. Congratulations, Helen, and happy belated birthday!]
I would be remiss if I did not mention what an important day Monday, May 26, is. Memorial Day is a time for reflection and giving thanks to those who gave so much for this country. So often we get caught up in holidays and days off from work that we forget the real meaning of days like Memorial Day. Let us always remember that we live in the land of the free, because of the brave. The Village of Southampton Commission on Veterans Patriotic Events will hold a Memorial Day service on Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at Agawam Park. Preceding the service, there will be a short parade, beginning at approximately 10:45 a.m., from the First Presbyterian Church, down Jobs Lane, to the park.
National EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Week is upon us. This is a time to celebrate the many volunteers who serve our communities so well throughout the year.
To commence EMS week, the Southampton Village Volunteer Ambulance will host an open house this weekend, on Sunday, May 25, at SVVA headquarters on Meeting House Lane. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers for lunch and bouncy castles for the kids.
To end EMS Week, the Southampton Volunteer Ambulance will hold an open house on Saturday, May 31, from noon to 3 p.m. at its headquarters on North Sea Road.
The Southampton High School National Honor Society will hold a “Senior” Prom, for senior citizens, on Thursday, May 29, at 4:30 p.m. at the high school. You definitely won’t want to miss out on this fun afternoon of music, dancing, refreshments and good company! Call 591-4600 or email jhawkins!southamptonschools.org with any questions.
Southampton Artists Association Memorial Day show featuring paintings, photographs and sculptures will be held through Sunday, June 1 at the Southampton Cultural Center, on Pond Lane in Southampton. An opening reception will be held on Sunday, May 25, from 4 to 6 p.m. Admission is free.
At The LibraryPrize-winning pianist Olga Vinokur will return to the Rogers Memorial Library on Sunday, June 1, at 3 p.m. to perform works by Schumann, Liszt, Gershwin, Scriabin, and Scarlatti. This concert is underwritten by the Friends of the Library.
The Friends of the Rogers Memorial Book Sale is open every Wednesday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. They have a large inventory of gently used books in all categories, CDs, DVDs, and tapes. For more information, email Joyce Sherba at jsherba@optonline.net or call 283-0774.
Katie Frankenbach on May 20, 2014