Jeff Tambellini Visits Buckley Country Day Camp

On July 1, local campers at Buckley Country Day Camp in Roslyn spent an exciting day with New York Islanders forward Jeff Tambellini.

Quick Start Tennis Day a Success

On July 22, the USTA Eastern section and the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation, and Museums collaborated on a program called Healthy Nassau Quick Start Tennis Day 2009.  The program was open to the public and was free of cost to participants.  Eight parks in Nassau County participated: Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn, Cantiague Park, Centennial Park, Cow Meadow Park, Eisenhower Park, Nickerson Beach Park, North Woodmere Park, and Wantagh Park. 

LIAF Golf Classic A Success

Roughly one hundred golfers turned out for The Long Island Alzheimer’s Foundation’s 16th Annual Golf Classic, which was held on Monday, June 15 at Sands Point Golf Club. This year LIAF honored the 300 families who depend on the foundation for its continuous support and care.

The event continued indoors for the celebratory evening reception; complete with a bagpipe player, a silent and live auction, dinner and cocktails. Some auction prizes included golf threesomes at The Creek Club, Atlantic golf Club, Meadow Brook Club and Westhampton Country Club. Guests also bid on a Nintendo Wii. Fender guitar package and an overnight stay at The Garden City Hotel with breakfast at Rein. All proceeds of this event benefited LIAF’s fundraising efforts.

Roslyn High School Interscholastic Athletic Awards

The following are the Roslyn High School Class of 2009 awards given to students for outstanding achievements on the athletic fields or in the service of athletic endeavors.

Badminton

Gloria Castro – All County, 2009, 2007; All Conference, 2008

Julie Clark – All County, 2009; All Conference, 2008

Arielle Hankes – All Conference, 2009

Katherine Lombardo – All Conference, 2007

Albertson Roma Wins Waldbaum’s Cup

The Albertson Roma Academy boys’ U-15 soccer team recently took home the gold medal in the annual Waldbaum’s Cup competition.

The tournament took place over three months, with over 70 teams from Nassau and Suffolk County participating, with the finals taking place at Stony Brook University on June 20. The team was led by its stifling defense that allowed just three goals in five rounds of play.

Cardinals Win Pro Division Championship

Although the Cardinals had an up and down regular season, they worked hard and jelled towards the end of the season. 

This group of intense, softball loving, snack-enjoying girls won four straight playoff games and were crowned Division Champions. 

Their season record was 13-1. The team followed their victory with a team BBQ and enjoyed some “off the field” time together. 

Grabher Named Top Scholar Athlete

The Nassau County Sports Commission recently held their Hall of Fame dinner, honoring both professional athletes and high school athletes who have made significant contributions to sports in Nassau County. North Shore High Schools’ Robert Grabher was selected to receive the James J. Regan Award as Nassau County’s Top Scholar Athlete.

 “The James J. Regan Award is presented in memory of Sergeant James J. Regan, who gave his life in Iraq protecting our freedom and our way of life,” said a spokesman. “Regan lived his life as a champion and was a 1998 recipient of the Nassau County Sports Commission High School Outstanding Achievement Award while attending Chaminade High School.”

Tennis Abounds in East Hills

The tennis operations for residents of East Hills are in full swing. Mayor Michael R. Koblenz described the summer program as “one of the finest, most comprehensive, and fun-filled tennis programs available at any club.” The great success is due to tennis teaching pro Steve Alhadeff who has over 25 years’ experience in adult and junior coaching and is a USPTA certified instructor.

Wheatley Stars Qualify for State Track Meet

Wheatley High School students Kieran Lang, Ariel Fieldman and John Haghighi qualified for the New York State Track & Field championship, led at Syracuse. Kieran qualified for the high hurdles and the 400m hurdles. Ariel qualified in the five-event pentathlon (high jump, long jump, shot put, high hurdles and 800m). Joseph was Nassau County’s top entry in the shot put and discus throw.

Ariel also was the winner of the track and field MVP award for Wheatley; Jill Hsia won the Coaches’ Award and Scholar-Athlete Award; Michelle Chin won the Unsung Hero Award; Liz Jacob won the Senior Athlete Award and Ryan Pitcavage won the Wheatley Award for Athletic Excellence and Outstanding Service.

Keith Hernandez ‘Sheas’ Goodbye

Former Met Holds Book Signing in Westbury

Keith Hernandez held a book signing June 27 at Borders of Westbury and hundreds of baseball fans had an opportunity to receive autographed copies of the former first baseman’s new book, Shea Good-Bye: The Untold Inside Story of the Historic 2008 Season. Hernandez also took some time out before the signing to speak with Anton Community Newspapers about his years in Flushing and the demolition of Shea Stadium.