As you are aware, the Centennial Committee hosted its first fundraising event, A Centennial Tasting, March 2, and would like to express with delight that it was a tremendous social and financial success. Over 300 people enjoyed the event. The enthusiasm was contagious and the interest in the upcoming Centennial Celebration became obvious!

On behalf of the Centennial Committee, we would like to extend our gratitude and appreciation by taking this opportunity to recognize the following participating merchants for their time and generous donation of imported/domestic beers, select wines and champagne, lite fare and creative desserts.

They are: (Wine Merchants): Steve Kaczynski of Steward Spirits Shops in Stewart Manor, Alan Fronda of Tulip Wine & Spirits in Floral Park and Rex Whicker of Village Wine Cellar in Bellerose Village; (Pubs): Jason DiCarlo of J. Fallon's Tap Room, Kathleen Duggan of Jack Duggan's Pub and Mike McGuire of Trinity Restaurants; (Restaurants/Food Establishments): Joe Nargentino of Associated Foods, Yianni Hatgidimitriou of Crabtrees, John Constantino of Fiore Italian Cuisine, Sethi of Floral Station Deli, Robert Sullivan and Tracey of Jameson's Bar & Grill, Frank Schichte of Manor Deli, Chef David and Vicki of Nancy's Restaurant, Anthony and John DeLorenzo of Poppy's Place, Iveta Zakovic of Rustic Grill, Elsa Cerrone of Stella's Ristorante, Keiko Hirahata of Torigo Teriyaki House, Mike McGuire of Trinity Restaurant and Carla Corteo of Village Pizzeria; (Bakeries): Ben Borgognone of Buttercooky Bakery & Café, Marianna of Marianna's Italian Bakery and Shane and Ann Moynagh of Tulip Bakery.

The Centennial Committee is proud to boast how lucky we are to have businesses like these in our very own backyard and owners who care and support their community and its residents. Kudos!

Susan Walsh, Centennial Tasting chair

Tom Hayden, Centennial Committee chair