Cole Porter's memorable tunes came to life at Locust Valley High School as the Department of Performing Arts and The Jesters performed Anything Goes. It always comes as a pleasant surprise to witness the abundance of talent among our teenagers, and the degree of professionalism reached under the proper guidance. A prodigious amount of work and dedication on the part of teachers and students goes into these yearly productions, but the results are gratifying and create memories never to be forgotten by all who take part.

The orchestra, composed of music teachers, provided unflagging energy and support for the singers, without drowning out their young voices. The scenery, calling for multiple changes in short order, was cleverly designed and flawlessly operated by the stage crew. Costumes were dazzling, words were clearly articulated both in song and speech. All roles, major and minor, were handled competently and with assurance, no mean achievement for relatively inexperienced performers.

It seems hardly fair to single out individual performers when the overall quality was so good, but perhaps Billy Crocker (Rudy Scala) and Bonnie LaTour (Katie Russo) should be mentioned for giving that extra ounce of exuberance which their roles called for. Reno Sweeny (Pelagia Horgan) could not display the full range of her lovely voice at Sunday's performance because of an onset of laryngitis, but she made up for the lack of volume by projecting her words with exceptional clarity. A less poised performer could not have disguised an indisposition as effectively as she did.

But special praise should be reserved for the choreographer and dance captains. The dance numbers were of a quality rarely found in high school productions and unquestioningly provided the high points in this delightful production.

Cole Porter, were he still around, would have enjoyed seeing his work performed with so much enthusiasm and skill.

The Village of Bayville has been participating in this worthy program since 1978. The program entitles homeowners, within a certain financial category, to apply for assistance in residential rehabilitation. The village will process applications and administer the distribution of funds. Information can be obtained at Village Hall.

A grant of $50,000 obtained through State Senator Marcellino's office, will be applied to repairs on Perry Avenue, a village road.

Assemblyman Sidikman's office gave a grant of $75,000 for repairs of sidewalks and curbs on village roads, and for repaving where called for.

The New York State Emergency Management office granted $10,000 for flood mitigation work. This grant opens up possibilities for other related grants.

Miles of concrete pipes have been deposited alongside West Harbor Drive, soon to be placed underground in a large project to relieve some of the flooding occurring on First Avenue and neighboring streets during heavy storms. The project will be financed by FEMA, the State Emergency Management Office, a Multi-Modal State Grant through Senator Marcellino's office, and other sources.

The original plan had called for participation of Nassau County and the Town of Oyster Bay, but both reneged on the agreement.

The plan was considered a pipe dream (excuse the pun) by many who underestimated Mayor Siegel's determination.

The Friends of the Bayville Free Library will present a slide program on "The Secret Places of Alaska" by Harriet Lewis, photographer and world traveler, on Wednesday, April 8.

Harriet Lewis has been to Alaska 12 times and will show seldom-visited places that are off the beaten path. She has flown in single-engine planes to remote parts of this enormous land, canoed its many rivers and hiked and camped on the tundra among the wildflowers. A few years ago she celebrated her 70th birthday by mushing a dogsled team. The Friends of the Library invite all those interested to join them for an informative and exciting evening.

The Bayville Library is located at 34 School Street, Bayville. For further information, you may call 628-2765.

The Bayville Historical Museum will open on Sunday, April 5, from 1 to 4 p.m. with an exhibit of marbles and marble games. This exhibit will showcase the vast collection of Les Marbles. The museum is located at 34 School Street. For further information please call 628-1720 or 628-1439.

Les Marbles is the proprietor with partner, Paula Holst, of Pine Island Etch & Sign of Oyster Bay. He has been collecting marbles for 45 years, since he was seven years old, and has collected well over one million marbles, as well as marble games. In his collection is the world's smallest and largest marble. Les has volunteered at many children's functions, displaying his marbles, teaching their history, how they were made, the rules of the games and the techniques of the games (how to "knuckle-down").

Early writings date marbles back to the Romans, before Christianity. Rocks, stones and even nuts were used. There are very few people in the United States who can admit to being a marble collector and boast of such a sizable collection as Les Marbles. The name, the man and his collection have become well known in many states, cities and villages, and he delights in telling people about his collection.

Don't miss this one.