At the Annual Reorganization Meeting of the Manhasset Public Schools Board of Education, held Tuesday, July 8, Barbara Donno was re-elected president of the board of education for the 2003-2004 school year. Mrs. Donno has been a board member for eight years. She has served as board president for the past three years, and previously was board vice-president for two years. FULL STORY

Discussions which focused on the application by St. Francis Hospital for approval of the expansion of its existing facility began the July 7 meeting of the board of trustees. Deputy Mayor William Clemency led the dialog centered around the impact that the expansion would have on the surrounding areas. It was resolved that the many factors to be considered will be open for public discussion at a scoping meeting to be held in early August at the Village Hall. At that time, representatives from St. Francis and the board of trustees will review impact study results to determine whether or not state and local codes have been satisfied. Anyone wishing to attend the meeting is asked to call the village office at 627-2253 for the exact date and time. FULL STORY

The Diamondbacks do it again. The third and fourth grade girls' baseball team, who just recently won their first game during the playoffs, continued their winning ways. On a beautiful Monday night at Shelter Rock, the Diamondbacks faced their toughest competition, the Cardinals. The team was comprised of many talented and athletic ballplayers. After the first inning, it did not look good for the Diamondbacks. The Cardinals scored five runs in the first inning. Pitcher Claudia Steck shut the Cardinals down for the next two innings and the Cardinals were leading 5----1 after three. FULL STORY

The feisty girls of the 9/10 year old Williamsport team have gone 2-0 in their first games of tournament play. Opening up at Valley Park on June 28 against Albertson-Herricks, these tough players fought to an 8-6 win in 95 plus degree heat. On Tuesday evening, another scorcher, the girls squared off against a Merrillon team that won their first tournament game 31-7! Patience proved a valuable tool as our girls drew 16 walks! Couple the walks with ultra-agressive base running and the runs will score. The final tally was 12-10 Manhasset, but the game was not as close in this author's eyes. Great play from 5th graders, Maggie Richenbach and Kristen Leung as well as 4th graders Jenna Accardi, Alison Brosky, Cara Cappellini, Juliette deVenoge,Christina Gambino, Morgan Mallon, Meg Markham, Claudia Sbuttoni, Nicole Sockett and the enthusiasm of our two third graders, Paige Pacent and Alex Wysota. Congratulations and Good Luck on Saturday, 10 a.m. at Valley Park. Come on, Manhasset, let's get out and support the Manhasset Little League's finest. FULL STORY