Local Students Receive Belt Promotions
Friday, 06 April 2012 00:00
Students at Charles Water Karate & Fitness, located in Williston Park, have received belt promotions after successfully completing a series of extensive exams.
“Our goal at Charles Water’s Karate & Fitness is to facilitate mental growth enabling our students to reach their highest potential as human beings,” says Mr. Charles Water owner and director of the school. “Our studio teaches students how to defend themselves responsibly while instilling self-confidence, self-discipline and respect for others.”
Charles Water’s Karate & Fitness is a full time, professional martial arts school, with classes for children, adults and teenagers. The school is the only one on Long Island that also offers Karatatot, the only program specifically designed for children 4 ½ - 6 years of age.
Congratulations to the following graduates:
From Garden City: Emily Fullhardt to Purple Belt.
From Brookville: Elan Adami to Purple Belt.
From Roslyn Heights: Krish Budhrani to Black/Brown Belt, Michael Diehl to Blue Belt.
From Williston Park: Jake Barraza to Green Belt, Sophia Rosellon to Yellow Belt.
From Mineola: Ethan Sargeant to Purple Belt.
From Roslyn: Alex Kohan to Green Belt.
From New Hyde Park: Adam Romanelli too Red Belt.
From Old Westbury: Eric Chu to Brown Belt.
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Almost everyone has heard the expression; a dog is a man’s best friend. These great animals guard, protect and shower people with their affection and undivided attention. They love unconditionally in good times and in bad. The strength of the bond between man and canine was put on display at the Mineola Library on Saturday, May 11 in JoAnne Raskin’s, ‘War Dogs’ exhibit.
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Final piece of flood project approved
The Nassau Interim Finance Authority (NIFA) approved funding for Nassau County’s part of a plan to address flood issues in Mineola and Carle Place, officials revealed on May 15. Mineola and North Hempstead’s portion of the three-part Bruce Terrace Flood Remediation Project has been ongoing.
Sports
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
The sixth-grade Mineola Chiefs (Maroon) defeated a very tough Garden City on the road 6-4 on May 12. With three players on injured reserved Mineola’s reinforcements played with all heart on Mother’s Day.
The Mineola defense controlled the game. Joe Carr grabbed the rock out of the air on crease slides at least three this game, Zach Koerber stopped ball on fast breaks while defensemen Evan Eberlein and Alex Marchiselli locked down the remaining attack men.
Thursday, 23 May 2013 00:00
The Wheatley School announced that 15 student athletes have been recognized by Section VIII-Nassau County Interscholastic Athletic Association for their performance in athletics, scholarship and leadership qualities for the Winter 2012-13 season. The Boys Indoor Track team was crowned NYS State Scholar Athlete Team Champions. The Boys Varsity Basketball team won the Nassau County Class B Championship.
Below is a list of Wheatley athletes who attained various All-County/Conference honors.
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